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SettingsSavior v0.97 - Auto Cab Installs are better, bug fixes.

Fixed a couple bugs added a silent install cab feature.
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1) It now installs the cabs before the settings, this is important if the installers overwrite settings with defaults.
2) Added a checkbox to allow for silent cab installs (much less annoying if you are autoinstalling 15 cabs, like me)
3) Fixed some file handling code, it wasn't creating sub folders if they were missing on the way to restore a file.
4) Updated the General Settings to have more options in it.
5) Added "Live Search" settings to the "Windows Live" so that it remembers the locations you've searched for. Still beta because I've had a few issues getting mail sync working.
6) Wrote a Picsel Config.xml, beta because I haven't tested it enough yet, and wasn't sure if people have it.
Sorry, still no installer cab. I've gotta stop working on the app long enough to work that out.
Rob
6/2 10:32PM MST updated to 0.97
1) Added some smarts to sync up the start menu. It's more than just copying files into a folder, the program has to move the start menu items around to 'match' the backuped version.
Essentially, it looks at the backup version of the files. Then for each file it finds in the backup, it attempts to find the same file on in the /windows/start menu/ folder tree and will move them files (if found) into the location they are in the backup. This may not yield an exact duplicate if all of the shortcuts aren't found.
As a config file, it should run after the rest of the packages have been installed, so there is a good chance if you stage things right it will work properly. It's possible I could 'restore' missing link files from the backup directory in a future version if it proves to be worth while. I'm not sure if it will though, why would we want shortcuts to stuff which probably isn't installed.
2) I changed the 'Storage Folder' detection to exclude Bluetooth and ExtendedRom's. Also changed the functions philosophy to 'trust' the install location as a memory card. This means it looks to where the app is installed, try to 'find' a storage card with the same name. Hopefully, this should prevent continued false positives.
6/2 7:31 AM MST updated to 0.96
Fixed the storage card location code to not improperly detect the Bluetooth folder as a storage card.
Added debug code around the GetFiles call in the MoveDirectory function to try to see why it's crashing for some people.
6/1 10:51 PM MST updated to 0.95
Added some debug code to help with odd crashes
Changed the reg file encoder method to unicode
added Auto and Prompted cab installs
better caching of settings checks during interrupted (reboots) restores
probably added a few bugs for good measure
5/24 8:45 PM MST updated to 0.94
Used a function to figure out the "Storage Card" folder name for foreign languages.
5/24 12:43 MST updated to 0.93
Sorted the Packages upon import so we could control the package loading order
Added a spinning ball in places so the app looks busy
Added Provisioning XML support into the Config.xml (Big step)
Other minor fixes.
5/21 10:45 PM MST - Updated to 0.92
Fixed Recursive Folder Move Code - it was accidentally flattening the directory structure. Bad recursive function, Bad!
Fixed a crash which would occur if you were trying to backup a non-existent directory.
Fixed up an older config for Microsoft Reader - I hate losing my spot in a book each time I flash.
Settings Savior v0.97 Zip File Copy the contents of this to
\Storage Card\Program Files\SettingsSavior or it won't work.

thanks for such a quick fix

what is the Silently install cabs for?

Does the silent merely hide the process window? Or are you actually able to force the installed to SD and keep it hidden? If so, care to share your method?

Also, I have a couple of cabs that require me to enter some information before the install completes (like iLauncher needs you to select language). I noticed that having it autoload through a cooked ExtROM does not work - do you know if it will work using your cab installer. If you are not sure, I'll let you know next time I flash or HR.
Thanks!
btw: still getting the error message posted above in this version.

I'm getting an error when backup, screen shot attached.
did not get this with v0.9

Great tool
You should create a paypal donate button. I have been looking for something like this for a while.
Great Work!!!!!!!

Same here ... some soft like SPB phone suite requires a SR right after installation ... SPB pocket plus complains to be installed on SD and requires a confirmation ... Does the silent CAB installation takes care of that ?

cpz21 said:
I'm getting an error when backup, screen shot attached.
did not get this with v0.9
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Know which of checkbox's is the one which crashes it?
If you uncheck "My Documents" does it stop crashing? I think that one should be made (Beta) since it has difficulty backing up 'Templates'.
I'll delete my full install and try again. I can also put some 'Try' code around that to trap the error, thanks for the screenshots. What are you taking them with?
Rob

p.loong said:
what is the Silently install cabs for?
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Without it checked you will get prompted to install all your packages. Annoying if you have 15 packages to install like I do.
With it, they install over and over in the background. It automatically accepts the default install location (Internal memory I think).

DR400 said:
Same here ... some soft like SPB phone suite requires a SR right after installation ... SPB pocket plus complains to be installed on SD and requires a confirmation ... Does the silent CAB installation takes care of that ?
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I don't have that app. Batti prompts me to alter it's settings and that still works. Citrix prompts me to accept a license agreement, that still works.
The Cingular Dialup settings prompts me to reboots, that's surpressed.
Let me know how it works for you, I liked it. It is a bit strobe-a-delic.
Rob

finch said:
You should create a paypal donate button. I have been looking for something like this for a while.
Great Work!!!!!!!
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Cool, I'm bummed it's crashing for a few folks. I'll work tonight on tracking that down. I figured people just weren't installing it properly or something.
The paypal button on http://geekspeakradio.com will work fine if you want to use it. I'll put it somewhere else later, thank in advance for the generousity.
Thanks,
Rob

todd_jg said:
Also, I have a couple of cabs that require me to enter some information before the install completes (like iLauncher needs you to select language). I noticed that having it autoload through a cooked ExtROM does not work - do you know if it will work using your cab installer. If you are not sure, I'll let you know next time I flash or HR.
Thanks!
btw: still getting the error message posted above in this version.
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I'm afraid you'll have to try it out. Batti popups up a window during install and it works ok with the streamlined silent install option.
You don't have to flash the device to test this feature if you want. Uninstall the package. Then everything except the 'Install Cabs' and pick restore.
You can backup and restore settings without having to blow away your device first.
Sorry it's crashing, if you could tell me which checkbox causes the crash that would be helpful. Try unchecking My Documents; it's the one with the most problems for me, because there is so much potential for unknown crap in there.
Thanks,
Rob

Shadowmite said:
Does the silent merely hide the process window? Or are you actually able to force the installed to SD and keep it hidden? If so, care to share your method?
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I'm working on hard to make sure we aren't developing competing programs. Since my app doesn't set any features (just restores them) I think we are in the clear.
Since I found the answer on the internet, I doubt it's really all that secret. I'm using the /nodelete /silent switches.
Hope that helps, I like your app and would love to make sure we write Provisioning XML code which is compatibile. Send me a private message if you want to work together.
Thanks,
Rob

dny238 said:
Know which of checkbox's is the one which crashes it?
If you uncheck "My Documents" does it stop crashing? I think that one should be made (Beta) since it has difficulty backing up 'Templates'.
I'll delete my full install and try again. I can also put some 'Try' code around that to trap the error, thanks for the screenshots. What are you taking them with?
Rob
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Hi Rob,
I did not check "My documents" since it restore all files to "My Documents" folder instead of it's subfolders (in v0.9). However, I did a little troubleshooting by backup with only one box checked at a time, it seems "Windows Live (beta)" is the one causing trouble, all others okay.
btw, the screenshots are taken by "True Connect" (PC application)
Thanks for the app, it saved me 2 hours of work after flashing CUSTEL 2.5 last night.

Hey Man looking good so far only one thing will cause an error for my and thats "General Windows Mobile Settings" i CAN post the error log it throws if you like...
something null point error =)

Since it is install cabs into Memory. A suggestion- why not create 2 separated directories for cabs - 1 into memory and 1 into storage card ( Not sure how hard it is to implement this tho... ). Cheers

cpz21 said:
Hi Rob,
I did not check "My documents" since it restore all files to "My Documents" folder instead of it's subfolders (in v0.9). However, I did a little troubleshooting by backup with only one box checked at a time, it seems "Windows Live (beta)" is the one causing trouble, all others okay.
btw, the screenshots are taken by "True Connect" (PC application)
Thanks for the app, it saved me 2 hours of work after flashing CUSTEL 2.5 last night.
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You are absolutely correct about mydocs! Nice catch I hadn't noticed.
Thanks, I fixed it.
I also think I fixed the issue with Windows Live. If I'm not mistaken it was trying to copy the contents of a folder which didn't exist on your device. Have you ever run "Live Search"?
Here's an update, let me know how it goes.
Oh, I also added a config for "Microsoft Reader".
Rob
Download SettingsSavior 0.92

pl55 said:
Since it is install cabs into Memory. A suggestion- why not create 2 separated directories for cabs - 1 into memory and 1 into storage card ( Not sure how hard it is to implement this tho... ). Cheers
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That's an interesting idea. I haven't seen a way to direct them to the location of your choice. I'll look around and see what I can find.
Thanks for the idea.
Rob

austinsnyc said:
Hey Man looking good so far only one thing will cause an error for my and thats "General Windows Mobile Settings" i CAN post the error log it throws if you like...
something null point error =)
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That sucks, a ton of settings are saved in that config. Most of the good stuff....
You could try out the 0.92 I just posted, there were definately issues with trying to backup non-existant directories. However, I don't think the General Windows Mobile has any directories though. Please post the error if you don't mind.
I'll look over the registry code, I don't think it would crash trying to backup keys if they don't exist, but who knows. That's what testing it for.
Thanks,
Rob

[Q] Accessing netgear Readyshare from android?

I am trying to access my netgear readyshare usb drive. I can access it over the internet with ftp. I want to access it from my lan drive but I keep getting wrong username or password. I am using ES explorer to do this. Does anyone have any experience with this?

bdionj said:
I am trying to access my netgear readyshare usb drive. I can access it over the internet with ftp. I want to access it from my lan drive but I keep getting wrong username or password. I am using ES explorer to do this. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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If it's a private home setup try adding "everyone" to the share list.
Edit: I misread your post. Pretty sure my info is useless for your situation.

Any luck on getting your android device to access your netgear readyshare? I'm in the same boat. I can share a folder in xp just fine, and access it in ES File Explorer but it just doesn't take the readyshare password. Also tried File Expert but no luck.

Same problem for me.
Cannot access readyshare on my netgear dgn2000 router from the Galaxy Tab.

For anyone still trying to achieve netgear usb_storage readyshare access on their android device:
I am using ES File Explorer to access my hard drive (1.5TB) on my Wifi network (NetgearWNDR3400) using the FTP tab in ES File Explorer.
Login to the router 192 . 168 . 1 . 1 (for this model) on your pc or phone browser and enable the ftp access method under the usb storage advanced settings. Ive kept all-access no password for the time being.
In ES File Explorer you will add a new ftp server using 192 . 168 . 0 . 3/shares as the ftp server. check the anonymous box and make sure you are using port 21 then tap ok.
Your shared drive should now appear as "[email protected] 192 . 168 . 0 . 3" in the FTP Servers window.
I was also able to see my shares using my phone browser (dolphin) by using http: / / readyshare . routerlogin . net / shares in the url, but this not as usefule as using ES File Explorer cut and paste files and folders.
Before getting this new router, I was sharing the drive over my network by using my Windows desktop as a server. The best part of this was that ES File Explorer would easily scan and find the server in the LAN Shares. The problem with this setup was that the desktop had to be on whenever I wanted access to my external drive over wifi and (because of DHCP on the router) the IP address was not exactly the same everyday because of multiple devices on the network.
All this can be done in Astro as well, but you'll need to download the smb module.
Sorry about the spaces in the urls. The forum would not let me post the "links" because of spam rules.
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By the way, forgot to mention
the LAN Shares doesn't work because the HDD is formatted in FAT32 for Windows OS use. You would have to reformat your drive in ext3 for Linux use in order access it from your android device. Not a solution when you have hundreds of gigs of data on it already.

ES File Explorer FTP and ReadyShare
Thanks repligator for your how-to. Why did you use 192. 168. 0. 3 as your FTP site? I tried using the IP address of the router, in my case, 192. 168. 0. 1. and was able to see the icon for my ReadyShare device but when I tried to use the icon it said "Sorry, no application available".
I am using a DGN2200 router with the ReadyShare capability. I have read that there might be a bug with the Netgear code and a newer firmware out shortly will fix this. I can get limited functionality with either Internet access method (https or ftp internet). Thanks.

I had the same problem.
Try 192.168.0.1/shares/USB_Storage/
This shcould work if you didn't changed this in your routerconfiguration. You have to link the Harddrive.
I'm using dgn2200b with newest firmware...
Greetings

tinitus123 said:
I had the same problem.
Try 192.168.0.1/shares/USB_Storage/
This shcould work if you didn't changed this in your routerconfiguration. You have to link the Harddrive.
I'm using dgn2200b with newest firmware...
Greetings
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I too have the same problem, I tried following your advice but it does not work, I tried all these settings
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This is the usb configuration in my router.
Do you know where is the problem?
Whi not work my android phone with hard disk link to router??

You need to check the FTP box and save the settings (Applica). Then in ES File Explorer use the FTP connection and use the Documenti.routerlogin.net/shares as the address. Your settings look like you should be able to use anonymous, no user or password. You also have to be on the network with the device.
Ben

Worked a Treat
Thanks this worked a treat.. I did have to change the IP to my routers address!
repligator said:
For anyone still trying to achieve netgear usb_storage readyshare access on their android device:
I am using ES File Explorer to access my hard drive (1.5TB) on my Wifi network (NetgearWNDR3400) using the FTP tab in ES File Explorer.
Login to the router 192 . 168 . 1 . 1 (for this model) on your pc or phone browser and enable the ftp access method under the usb storage advanced settings. Ive kept all-access no password for the time being.
In ES File Explorer you will add a new ftp server using 192 . 168 . 0 . 3/shares as the ftp server. check the anonymous box and make sure you are using port 21 then tap ok.
Your shared drive should now appear as "[email protected] 192 . 168 . 0 . 3" in the FTP Servers window.
I was also able to see my shares using my phone browser (dolphin) by using http: / / readyshare . routerlogin . net / shares in the url, but this not as usefule as using ES File Explorer cut and paste files and folders.
Worked a treat for me, just needed to change the IP address to my Router!
Before getting this new router, I was sharing the drive over my network by using my Windows desktop as a server. The best part of this was that ES File Explorer would easily scan and find the server in the LAN Shares. The problem with this setup was that the desktop had to be on whenever I wanted access to my external drive over wifi and (because of DHCP on the router) the IP address was not exactly the same everyday because of multiple devices on the network.
All this can be done in Astro as well, but you'll need to download the smb module.
Sorry about the spaces in the urls. The forum would not let me post the "links" because of spam rules.
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By the way, forgot to mention
the LAN Shares doesn't work because the HDD is formatted in FAT32 for Windows OS use. You would have to reformat your drive in ext3 for Linux use in order access it from your android device. Not a solution when you have hundreds of gigs of data on it already.
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Goldy1987 said:
Thanks this worked a treat.. I did have to change the IP to my routers address!
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GUYS im been seeing this thread and tried all the steps
im using DGN2200 and SEAGATE 1TB
but i can see (usb_storage) through ftp on es file explorer but cant access ..it shows"Sorry, no application available"
pls help me guys!!

WP7 Root Tools - Announcement: Coming to MANGO and to other devices: SAMSUNG, HTC, LG

Hi hackers!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
WP7 Root Tools will soon be available for Mango!
More info HERE
With this tool you get root-access to parts of your WP7 device. The first release only contains a registry-editor. The file-explorer and certificate stores will follow.
This tool is in alpha stage. That means that it is not feature complete and it is not yet properly tested. This tool also provides you with high privileges with which you can alter low level settings and data on this device. All this may result in unexpected and undesired behaviour, which may ultimately damage your device. Use this tool with care and use it at your own risk. The developer of this tool cannot be hold responsible for any kind of damages, caused directly or indirectly by using this tool.
The current version of this tool can only be used on Samsung devices. A small part of the code uses Samsung-specific functionality. The performance of the tool may sometimes be slow. This is the result of the way access to the system is elevated. The goal is to make this tool device-independent and to elevate access more directly in the future, but that requires more research.
To install this you need a developer-unlocked Windows Phone 7 device. For questions about unlocking your device, please refer to the appropriate threads.
If you have bug-reports or feature-requests, please give a full description.
If you like this, hit the "Thanks" and/or "Donate to me" button.
Ciao,
Heathcliff74
Update 2011/04/06:
1. Some people requested a possibility for donations. I opened a paypal-account and the "Donate to me" should work. Thanks!
2. I get an overwhelming amount of comments and pm's. I can't answer them all right now. I will try to answer them a bit later. Sorry.
Thanks for all the support guys!
Update 2011/04/13: RELEASE "WP Root Tools 0.2 alpha"
Consider this an "interim build". Most changes are under the hood. I did a lot of refactoring for performance improvements and paving the way for the file-explorer. This version does not include the file-explorer just yet. That will be the next release. Fixes in the new 0.2 alpha version:
- Compatible with light theme.
- Navigate out of the app with back-button.
- Due to refactoring and better use of the exploit I gained a lot of performance. It is very fast compared to the previous version. Should also reduce battery drain significantly.
Update 2011/04/14: RELEASE "WP Root Tools 0.3 alpha"
Mightyhog found a regression bug in the 0.2 version. HKLM\Software\Microsoft\ was not listed properly. It is fixed in the 0.3 alpha version.
Update 2011/04/18: Info about known limitations
Yesterday I added some info here which, after more research, did not seem to be entirely correct. I misinterpreted some of the file-flags I was seeing. So here's some more detailed info about the know limitations of the current Registry Editor and the File Explorer which is coming soon. It seems that having TCB privileges still has some limitations on accessing the filesystem and the registry.
Some registry values can be changed but they are reset back to their default value after the device is restarted. One example of such value is:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\Timeouts\BattUserIdle DWord 300
Possible explanations:
- The value is stored in a ROM registry hive. The change is made in RAM and after the device is restarted and RAM is cleared, the value is read from ROM.
- In the boot sequence of the device some xml-files which contain settings, are provisioned and overwrite changes made to the registry.
- A certain service or startup-program simply overwrites settings on system-startup.
I'm working on the File Explorer now. While testing I found out that eventhough I have TCB privileges some access is still restricted, because system-files are mapped directly in ROM. There are 2 file-flags that have impact on this:
- 0x0040 = FILE_ATTRIBUTE_INROM - This file is an OS file stored in ROM. Most files in the \Windows folder have this attribute. These files cannot be moved, modified, renamed or removed. Only a firmware update can change these files.
- 0x2000 = FILE_ATTRIBUTE_ROMMODULE - The exe- and dll-files in the \Windows folder also have this flag set. These ROM files are mapped directly into executable read-only address-space, rather than being first copied to RAM. They cannot even be accessed as a file. They can only be executed. And therefore these files also can't be copied to another location, ie. we don't even have read-access on these files. However, I may have found a way to access these files anyway. This needs a bit more research, but I hope that I can at least copy the files to a location where they can be accessed.
Everything else seems to be possible. Creating files in the \Windows folder is no problem. I hope to be able to release a version with a File Explorer soon. I guess it will be in about two weeks or something. Bear with me.
Update 2011/04/19: No luck on reading the ROM modules
I did more testing. I wanted to have at least read-access to the exe- and dll-files in the \Windows folder. As it is not possible to call CreateFile() on those files, I tried LoadLibrary(). That works. With CreateToolhelp32Snapshot(), Module32First() and Module32Next() I can enumerate the modules and find the one I loaded. I also get a baseaddress and size of the module. The problem is that I can't access that memory. I tried direct-access and I tried using ReadProcessMemory(). ReadProcessMemory() returns "Incorrect parameter" as soon as I try to access the ROM memory. Also using VirtualProctect() to unlock the memory gives me "Incorrect parameter" all the time. So it seems we won't have read-access to the exe- and dll-files in the \Windows folder for now. I will now concentrate on other functionality for the File Browser. I will try to get access to the ROM modules later on.
Update 2011/06/14: RELEASE "WP Root Tools 0.4 alpha"
It has taken me a long time, here's a new release, finally. Actually this release is not very useful yet, because the file-explorer is read-only so far. The "Cut / Copy / Paste / Delete / Rename" will follow soon. The browsing part has been extremely difficult. The main problem was the performance. Opening a folder could take up to 4 minutes. Ouch! Through a combination of multi-threading techniques, caching and combining multiple exploits I finally got this to a stable solution where browsing can be done in quite an acceptable way. The write actions don't have these performance issues, because it is not a real problem when copying a file will take a few seconds more or less. I already started on implementing this. This release also has a few minor fixes to the Registry editor, but no new functionality. I also did a lot of testing on the certificate stores. I got full read / write access to all the stores, but none of that is implemented in the WP7 Root Tools yet. That will be next.
Update 2011/06/24: RELEASE "WP Root Tools 0.5 alpha"
In this version I implemented the basic file-operations and a certificate installer.
You might wonder why I created a certificate installer, because it is already possible to add certificates. When you email a certificate to yourself and tap that attachment, WP7 will install it. But if you install like this, the certificate will always be installed in the "Root" certificate store. With my certificate installer you can also install in "CA", "My" and "Code Integrity" stores. This may be very useful for hacking attempts. You can install a certificate by browsing to the ".cer" file and tap it. The possibilities for getting a certificate file on your phone will follow below. If you start installing certificates on your phone you should consider making backups in advance. I once experienced Zune going totally bezerk after installing certs. Zune took 100% and lost connection with the phone all the time. Everything was back to normal when I deleted the certs. In this version there is no view on the certificate stores available yet. In a future version you will be able to view the contents of all the certificate store and also uninstall certificates from there.
I specifically mentioned that this version has basic file-operations, because not everything is implemented. This is what you can do:
- Cut / Copy / Paste / Delete / Rename single files
- Delete empty folders
- Create new folders
This is what you can't do (will be possible in later versions):
- Cut / Copy / Paste multiple files or entire folders
- Delete folders with content
- Rename folders
Last, but not least: I fixed some performance issues. Mainly memory-leaks in native code and in COM interop. I'm not sure if I got all leaks now, because it's not easy to do native C++ without debugger and profiler. But improvement is clearly noticeable.
This version does not have a connection with the PC. So it is not possible to use WP7 Root Tools to transfer files between the phone and the PC. You can however, use other tools to get files onto your phone and then use WP7 Root Tools to move the files to the desired location. WP7 Root Tools has write access on every folder of your phone.
How to transfer files to your phone:
Mail the file to yourself. Use your phone to go to your mailbox (not webmail). The attachment will be downloaded in the background. Then use WP7 Root Tools to navigate to \Application Data\Volatile\EmailAttachments\Attachments(number). You have to look which attachment is the one you want. The filename may be changed. The extension is the same.
Install Davux' webserver on your phone. Configure a password in that webserver. The IP of the phone is visible in the webserver app. Browse to the phone like this: http://192.168.1.2/IsolatedStorage using the IP of the phone. Upload a file to the phone. Open WP7 Root Tools 0.5 alpha. Navigate to this folder: \Applications\Data\9BFACECD-C655-4E5B-B024-1E6C2A7456AC\Data\IsolatedStore\. There's your file. You can copy it to another location if you want.
Use the Zune storage hack, described here and here. If you copied the files to your phone in this way, they will be located at \My Documents\Zune\Content in one of the subfolders. Again, the files here are renamed. You have to find the file you want and then rename it.
Have fun!
Some screenshots:
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so what you are saying is you have been able to get read/write access to the file system on the focus? or is that something you just "hope" to add later?
EDIT: I'm sorry if that came off rude, I don't mean it to be I'm just excited about the idea of file system access!

very nice tool, needed a good registry editor for the samsung focus and this is perfect. thanks!

ur f-n awesome bro!

brilliant heathcliff

Very nice - works really well with the Focus.
Do you have any timeline for the file browser part? I'd love to see functionality that can copy files on and off the system folders.
Thanks for the tool!

EXCELLENT WORK Heathcliff, finally a way to write to the parts of the registry that we wasnt able to before. NOW we are getting somewhere with the Focus!!

Nice! Looks pretty neat!

Live tiles on Samsung Focus work now!
This is exactly what I was looking for to accomplish the live tile fix on my Samsung Focus detailed on wmpoweruser.
how-to-fix-live-tiles-which-are-not-updating-without-a-hard-reset-only-developer-unlocked-devices
Thanks, dude!
TOM.

voluptuary said:
so what you are saying is you have been able to get read/write access to the file system on the focus? or is that something you just "hope" to add later?
EDIT: I'm sorry if that came off rude, I don't mean it to be I'm just excited about the idea of file system access!
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Yes I have 'full' access to the filesystem. The are 2 exceptions I found so far, using my hack:
1. I don't have access to files that are in use by the system. So, driver-files that are currently used cannot be accessed. Not even read-access. Possible work-around: I want to try to make a kind of copy-on-boot. I've already seen locations in the registry, where I can possibly add a startup-item that copies a file to a temporary location, when the file is not in use yet. But I have not tried that yet.
2. I can't overwrite or modify files that have the systemfile-flag. But I can copy the files, as long as they are not in use. Possible work-around: I have not tried all possibilities for changing file-flags. I might be able to do that.
I do have access through the entire file-system, including the \Windows folder and to the IsolatedStorage-folders of other apps. So that should give you a full file-explorer. Working on that now.
sorcy said:
Very nice - works really well with the Focus.
Do you have any timeline for the file browser part? I'd love to see functionality that can copy files on and off the system folders.
Thanks for the tool!
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Well, there is not really a time-line yet. I wanted to finish the first release of this tool for a long time now. But I got some serious family issues. My grandpa died and my mother got a stroke and needed brain-surgery. Surgery went ok, but she needs rehabilitation right now. You can understand that I spent a lot of time with family over last weeks. I'm not sure how things will go. Situation with my mother looks promising. I visit her every other day now and it is a long ride. So that makes planning for this tool a bit difficult. But a lot of code that I made now is reusable for the other parts of WP7 Root Tools. So that should be a lot easier. I guess it won't take too long before I can add the file-explorer and certificate-stores. Just bear with me.

Hi Heathcliff74,
I hope everything goes well for your Family. The tool is one of kind, it's the first time that I see full Registry access on my Omnia 7. It looks very promising and I cannot wait for the File Explorer part. I hope you can add more features for both the registry and file explorer. Can you export the registry? Or that is not possible yet. Also, I would love to see a favorite’s option so we can add locations of the registry as favorites. We are very grateful to you for an excellent tool. Thanks.

Big thanks for the first alpha release ! Later this day I will do some tests and reply...

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Hi Heathcliff74,
I hope everything goes well for your Family. The tool is one of kind, it's the first time that I see full Registry access on my Omnia 7. It looks very promising and I cannot wait for the File Explorer part. I hope you can add more features for both the registry and file explorer. Can you export the registry? Or that is not possible yet. Also, I would love to see a favorite’s option so we can add locations of the registry as favorites. We are very grateful to you for an excellent tool. Thanks.
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Thanks for the compliment. Importing and exporting registry keys is a feature that is not present yet, but it can be implemented for sure. Also a favorites option can be done. I'll put that on my ToDo-list.

Very good app. Hope to see quickly the file explorer feature !!!!
Take care of your family which is the most important .
Good luck!!!!

This is huge, I confirm it works on restricted Registry keys.
You are the best

martani said:
This is huge, I confirm it works on restricted Registry keys.
You are the best
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Thanks! Now you can update your blog, right?

Heathcliff74 said:
Thanks! Now you can update your blog, right?
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speaking of I did post a story about this hopefully later today it should be up

domineus said:
speaking of I did post a story about this hopefully later today it should be up
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Can you tell me where you posted that? I'd like to read that. Tnx.

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Can you tell me where you posted that? I'd like to read that. Tnx.
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wmpoweruser.com
waiting for acceptance

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wmpoweruser.com
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Cool
Sent from my OMNIA7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

Mango Internet Sharing/Tethering - Omnia 7/Focus Tutorial Added to OP

OndraSter said:
So, the full tuto goes something like this:
1. Remove (uninstall) Network Profile application and remove any APN you set up in settings -> cellular.
2. InterOP-unlock your device (Heathcliff)
3. Install DiagProvXML app
3. Using Isolated Storage Explorer deploy enclosed provxml files
4. Install the xml files in this order: hotspot, hotspot1, mxip_hotspotconfig_01, EnableAutoDataConfig
4b. Check in settings that you can now see Internet Sharing between Bluetooth and accounts!
5. Reboot
6. Deploy WP7 Root Tools (Heathcliff)
7. Now launch Root Tools and go to Local Machine -> Comm -> InternetSharing and manualy add:
Name => value (type)
EntitlementURI => ./Vendor/MSFT/Registry/HKLM/Comm/InternetSharing/Settings/OpenMarketEnabled (string)
OpenMarketEnabled => 1 (dword)
8. Clear "CellularConnectionName" (aka set to empty)
and you can go to settings -> Internet Sharing and start it up
// Oh and I had some problems with it when system was set to CZECH. When I HRed and did the same process in English, it worked fine ?!.
// You can also try my all-in-one provxml file on http://wp7.ondraster.cz/all.7z - deploy it via the Isolated Storage Explorer to the diagprovxml application and after running it, reboot the phone. I am not testing it, I already reset my phoe 5 times today. Sorry
See OndraSter's post for the file. Click the little arrow next to his name above in the quote.
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boredtoday said:
a small step by step instructions i made for all of us newbies in this thread (all credits go to OndraSter):
FIRST THINGS FIRST
You need a developer unlocked Omnia 7 / Focus on Mango
WHAT YOU NEED
Isolated Storage Explorer
NOTE: unpack and install vm_web2.exe first (it will download a 500mb++ file during installation, so it's best to do this first). then unpack ISE_GUI_1.1.rar, inside is the isolated storage explorer)
needed xml's (hs.zip)
DiagProvXML v0.9
Interop Unlock by Heathcliff74 v2.xap
WP7 Root Tools
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove (uninstall) Network Profile application and remove any APN you set up in settings -> cellular
2. InterOP-unlock your device (Heathcliff)
3. Install DiagProvXML app on your phone
4. Using Isolated Storage Explorer deploy enclosed provxml files in hs.zip
4.a to do this: run Isolated storage explorer on your PC with your device plugged in and screen-unlocked. (DiagProvXML does not need to be running on your phone)
4.b paste this value on Product GUID text box: 566814df-f6b6-4154-8be5-9e65dce907c0
4.c click GET DATA button and save on your desktop.
4.d open the downloaded folder and paste there the 4 xml files from hs.zip
4.e click the Upload folder to Isolated Storage and select the same folder you just worked on, and upload!​
5. Run DiagProvXML on your phone, swipe to ISO Store and you should see the xml files, hold and click execute on each one following this order: hotspot, hotspot1, mxip_hotspotconfig_01, EnableAutoDataConfig.
6. Check in settings that you can now see Internet Sharing between Bluetooth and accounts!
7. Reboot
8. Deploy WP7 Root Tools (Heathcliff)
9. Now launch WP7 Root Tools and go to Local Machine -> Comm -> InternetSharing -> Settings and manualy add new value (+val button):
Value Name: Name, Value Type: String, Value Data: Value ... hit save
Value Name: EntitlementURI, Value Type: String, Value Data: ./Vendor/MSFT/Registry/HKLM/Comm/InternetSharing/Settings/OpenMarketEnabled ... hit save
Value Name: OpenMarketEnabled, Value Type: dword, Value Data: 1 ... hit save​
10. Clear "CellularConnectionName" (aka set Value Data to empty)
11. and you can go to settings -> Internet Sharing and start it up
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Post edited to remove outdated info & keep it clean.

What a great news! Finally it's here!

Yeah, but I need it even through cable - because when internet craps out at home, I want to be able to connect even my PC .
(at worst case scenario, I could change router to client mode and connect to phone from there )

OndraSter said:
Yeah, but I need it even through cable - because when internet craps out at home, I want to be able to connect even my PC .
(at worst case scenario, I could change router to client mode and connect to phone from there )
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Hello OndraSter, long time no see. Glad to see you are WP7 too.
Yeah, I agree about having wired tethering. Luckily my PC has a WiFi adapter, but a decent amount of Desktops don't. No need for WiFi on something that never moved especially when Gigibit LAN is way faster than the fastest WiFi.

If this will be blocked on unbranded/outside of US devices (like voicemail is), I will be really pissed off!

Snake. said:
If this will be blocked on unbranded/outside of US devices (like voicemail is), I will be really pissed off!
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Visual Voicemail is dependent on your carrier, tethering isn't though they could very well hide the setting via registry. So, even if they do hide it, we'll be able to unhide it with a registry hack, same as how some devices have the "never" option for the lockscreen timeout & the accessibility options disabled.

Why are you so sure?

Snake. said:
Why are you so sure?
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Update II: Rafael Rivera notes "Confirm ICS is baked into my Mango phone (e.g. Ics*.dll, HKLM\Comm\InternetSharing). My guess is requires carrier "update" to enable."
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This quote has a registry directory that wasn't in the Beta 2 Emulator Dump. I have the full registry from a dumped emulator of 7692 compiled & this directory isn't in it. I'm trying to find a new 7720 dump to so I can compile it's registry.
EDIT: It appears this directory exists in NoDo 7392. I just opened my registry editor & manually added this key & it shows up as (unavailable info). I wonder if this means tethering was always there but hidden.

soooo.... anyone with an unlocked rtm mango willing to take a shot at enabling it?
Sent from my HD7 using Board Express

mike21pr said:
soooo.... anyone with an unlocked rtm mango willing to take a shot at enabling it?
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I would try but my registry editor always crashes when I open it up.

mike21pr said:
soooo.... anyone with an unlocked rtm mango willing to take a shot at enabling it?
Sent from my HD7 using Board Express
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We could try, but we need the entire regkey. Parameters and such.

kwill said:
We could try, but we need the entire regkey. Parameters and such.
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Maybe this will help (found in netcore.7.10.7654.1-7.10.7720.68.cab's RGU);
Services\ICS _ IcsService ServiceContex (ICS Connection Sharing disable-value is DWord:4 (DEVFLAGS_NOLOAD); enable value is DWord:12 (DEVFLAGS_LOADLIBRARY|DEVFLAGS_LOAD_AS_USERPROC)
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EDIT: From further examination of the RTM update packages. Internet Sharing seems to be in 7712 as well. The netcore.7.10.7712.60-7.10.7720.68.cab doesn't have an RGU & has a few updates to a couple DLL's (icscsp.dll/IcsService.dll/intshare.dll) & the netcore.7.10.7718.66-7.10.7720.68.cab has nothing new added to ICS aka Internet Connection Sharing.

Can someone running Mango RTM 7720 that has TouchXplorer Side Loaded & working as well as the PC USB Enable hack please copy out \Windows\E58CB45D-B3FE-405d-85CF-4D19C2AE80BE.rgu & upload it here? It should be around 15.5 KB in size as the NoDo RGU is 12.5 KB & the 7720 update RGU is 3 KB, which get's added to the existing RGU in \Windows\. You should be able to copy it out as I am running NoDo was able to pull it out with WPDM, but it doesn't work in Mango so you'll need to use TouchXplorer/USB Hack. I might be able to find the exact registry value with this file.

Well if thats true, then maybe we can get access to it via provxml... Just like chevron, dont we?

I posted this in a new thread at PPCG also. no longer is no tethering a deal breaker for those on the edge.

drkfngthdragnlrd said:
Can someone running Mango RTM 7720 that has TouchXplorer Side Loaded & working as well as the PC USB Enable hack please copy out \Windows\E58CB45D-B3FE-405d-85CF-4D19C2AE80BE.rgu & upload it here? It should be around 15.5 KB in size as the NoDo RGU is 12.5 KB & the 7720 update RGU is 3 KB, which get's added to the existing RGU in \Windows\. You should be able to copy it out as I am running NoDo was able to pull it out with WPDM, but it doesn't work in Mango so you'll need to use TouchXplorer/USB Hack. I might be able to find the exact registry value with this file.
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Can you please explain or post a link on how to do the PC USB Enable hack? I have TouchXplorer running but if I can do the PC USB Enabled hack then I get my \Windows\E58CB45D-B3FE-405d-85CF-4D19C2AE80BE.rgu and upload it here.

JosepHenry said:
Can you please explain or post a link on how to do the PC USB Enable hack? I have TouchXplorer running but if I can do the PC USB Enabled hack then I get my \Windows\E58CB45D-B3FE-405d-85CF-4D19C2AE80BE.rgu and upload it here.
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See this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069568
This tool allows you to access your WP7 in Windows Explorer as a USB Storage device as long as Zune is closed. You need to copy that file to \My Documents\Zune\Content\ with TouchXplorer & than on you PC access the "USB Mode WP7" to copy it to your PC.

When I do this the only thing I am able to see is just four sub folders. Albums, Artists, Music, and Pictures. Am I doing something wrong?

JosepHenry said:
When I do this the only thing I am able to see is just four sub folders. Albums, Artists, Music, and Pictures. Am I doing something wrong?
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Nope, those are the folder that are on your device under \My Documents\Zune\Content\(# Value)\.
You use TouchXplorer to copy from \Windows\ to \My Documents\Zune\Content\(# Value)\ & than on your PC you'll see it in one of the folders you mentioned.

So would it show up it copy the file into one of folders with a # value?

[APK] Xperia Chinese Keyboard 25.1.A.0.45 modified to work on any device (tested on LOS 18.1)

Xperia Chinese Keyboard modified to work on any device
Supports pinyin, zhuyin, stroke order, handwriting and Cangjie, as well as English input
Version: 25.1.A.0.45 Patch #6 Updated 2022-11-18
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From Mega.nz (file too large to attach here):
Patch 6 for LOS 19.1 / Android 12
Patch 5 for LOS 18.1 / Android 11
Spoiler: Other versions – for reference only
Patch 4 - Test (for Lineage 18.1, test workaround)
Patch 3 (for LineageOS 18.1, occasional crashes)
Patch 2 (for LineageOS 17.1)
Patch 1 (for LineageOS 16.0)
Installation
Best installed with: adb install -g <filename>
Otherwise, have to manually grant the permission: Settings → Apps & notifications → See all apps → Xperia Chinese keyboard → Advanced → Display over other apps: Allowed (will crash if you won't)
Enable the input method in Settings → Languages & input and switch to it using the keyboard icon on the navigation bar, which appears when you start editing text
Some Details
Based on firmware H9493_Customized TW_52.1.A.3.137-R4C for Sony Xperia XZ3 (Akatsuki)
Includes libraries to make it work as a user (not system) app:
libbase.so, libc++.so, and libnativehelper.so from LineageOS 18.1
libsqlite.so from SQLite's official precompiled Android binaries
Changed values loaded into $LayoutParams;->type:I from 0x000007dc = 0x000007d9 (TYPE_KEYGUARD_DIALOG) | 0x00000002 (TYPE_APPLICATION) | 0x00000001 (TYPE_BASE_APPLICATION), only allowed for system apps, to 0x000007f6 (TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY) and updated the manifest accordingly to request the permission android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW (which must be granted manually)
Patch 3: Remove dependency on Sony Vibration Effect library (com.sonymobile.vibrationeffect.api_1) from the manifest
Patch 3: Replace all references to Sony Vibration Effect library: invoke-static {p1}, Lcom/sonymobile/vibrationeffect/VibrationEffect;->get(I)Landroid/os/VibrationEffect;which were causing the app to crash, with standard Android calls:
const/4 p0, -0x1 (DEFAULT_AMPLITUDE)
const-wide/16 v2, 0xc (Duration: 12 ms)
invoke-static {v2, v3, p0}, Landroid/os/VibrationEffect;->createOneShot(JI)Landroid/os/VibrationEffect;
— for keypresses
const v0, 0x2 (EFFECT_TICK)
invoke-static {v0}, Landroid/os/VibrationEffect;->createPredefined(I)Landroid/os/VibrationEffect;
— for other events
Patch 4 - Test: Remove the invocation of a virtual method invoke-virtual {p0}, Lcom/sonyericsson/textinput/chinese/uxp/view/hw/HWFullView;->getVisibility()I that causes a crash under some circumstances in InputMethodServiceGlue. However the side effect of this change is that other UI elements cannot be interacted with while the keyboard is open. How to fix this completely needs further investigation. Since the crash seems rare, I recommend sticking with Patch 3 for now.
Patch 5: A different workaround for the above mentioned issue. If iget-object p0, p0, Lcom/sonyericsson/textinput/chinese/glue/InputMethodServiceGlue;->mHwFullView:Lcom/sonyericsson/textinput/chinese/uxp/view/hw/HWFullView; returns 0 (i.e. effectively NULL but there's no explicit check for that in Smali), then skip the call and return from the method. Otherwise, proceed. After a week of testing, this seems to work well: no rare crashes, and the UI is accessible too with the keyboard open.
Tested to work on two different LineageOS 18.1 devices. Should work elsewhere too. If it doesn't, it's probably because of the three libraries (libbase.so, libc++.so, and libnativehelper.so): check adb logcat and replace them with the versions from your system.
Patch 6: Fix compatibility with LOS 19.1/Android 12 where a call to jniGetFDFromFileDescriptor() from libnativehelper.so fails by design due to API changes (see: Google Issue Tracker), and the version of the library included with the app can no longer be used due to name conflict with the system library with the same name. The workaround: rename the bundled libnativehelper.so (same as Patch 5/Android 11/LOS 18.1, so unchanged) to libforeignenemy.so and change references to it in libcootek_pte_oem.so, libcootek_pte_oem_western.so and libcurve_oem.so accordingly. Also update libbase.so and libc++.so to current versions from LOS 19.1 (Android 12).
Related
Xperia keyboard for most languages port by @greenys'
Xperia Chinese keyboard version 10.1.A.0.1 (Android 4.4+, 2012-2013) by @danist727

That's some amazing work there. I wish there was a more up to date version for general languages not just the good ol 8.0.A.110 version that I've been using for 3 years or more across my devices. Thanks a lot.

Thank you for your work! However, the link is down, it is giving 410 error from XDA. Can you reupload it? Thanks again.

sjdhmtthm said:
Thank you for your work! However, the link is down, it is giving 410 error from XDA. Can you reupload it? Thanks again.
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Hi, the files are attached to the post, so they are hosted here on XDA. I checked the links and they seemed to start downloading correctly for me but now I edited the post and removed the inline links, so the files should show up as an attachment below the post instead.
Can you successfully download any other attachments at all (from other posts)? Maybe there are some restrictions in place for newly-created XDA accounts. Anyway, if they still don't download for you, let me know and I'll upload them elsewhere as well. (The advantage of having the files hosted here is that the links never expire.)

Aqq123 said:
Hi, the files are attached to the post, so they are hosted here on XDA. I checked the links and they seemed to start downloading correctly for me but now I edited the post and removed the inline links, so the files should show up as an attachment below the post instead.
Can you successfully download any other attachments at all (from other posts)? Maybe there are some restrictions in place for newly-created XDA accounts. Anyway, if they still don't download for you, let me know and I'll upload them elsewhere as well. (The advantage of having the files hosted here is that the links never expire.)
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It works now, must be having some errors just now. Thanks again.
Edit: Part 2 seems to not be able to download and corrupted, second try gives me the same error again.
I asked my friend who is not logged in to download and he experienced the same error.
It would be great if you can upload it elsewhere, the two tries I where I successfully downloaded part 2 returns corrupted. Thank you.
Edit 2: Changing browsers on mobile worked. Surprised that both Firefox on mobile and desktop returned an error for me. Thank you, problem is solved.

Is this keyboard for chinese only or can I use english as well? its been a while and long since we get an updated Xperia Keyboard version, still using the 2/3 years old v8.1.A.0.12 dated November 12, 2017.

SM-03 said:
Is this keyboard for chinese only or can I use english as well?
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It can be used for English input too. If you take a look at the first 3 screenshots, there is a button (labelled "CN") that toggles between English and Chinese in the bottom right corner of the keyboard.
It supports word completion in English too but there's no way to type accented characters (for other languages written in the Latin script).

how to dl and extract this? I downloaded two p[arts but still getting error while extracting, any other parts there or missing?

is there any update for android10?
after update to 55.1.A.0.748
chinese keyboard keep crashed

SM-03 said:
any other parts there or missing?
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Just checked again, it unpacks fine. Nothing is missing. The complete instructions are already in the first post. Not sure what else would need explaining.
frank3302 said:
is there any update for android10?
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I don't use Android 10. Feel free to contribute an update, and I will link to it in the first post.

Aqq123 said:
Just checked again, it unpacks fine. Nothing is missing. The complete instructions are already in the first post. Not sure what else would need explaining.
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Yes, it's working (extracted) as per the instructions written into the OP, but the font size is too small that I didn't see /notice that instruction earlier, you should've mentioned that in bold & highlighted for better & clear visibility.

SM-03 said:
I didn't see /notice that instruction earlier, you should've mentioned that in bold & highlighted for better & clear visibility.
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This board is called XDA Developers for a reason. As a participant you are expected to possess a modicum of rudimentary computer skills and, more importantly, willingness to learn to solve your own problems. In particular, this thread is in the Development section. This is not the place to demand an illustrated step-by-step tutorial how to unpack a ZIP file.
Besides, as duly proven, even the best instructions won't help an ignorant person who can't be bothered to read them such as yourself. And finally, neither me nor anyone else here owes you anything just because you can't get something to work, so the only thing I "should have" is not indulged this behavior earlier.
Good luck with your future endeavors as you will need it with this kind of an attitude. Now, feel free to move on.

Aqq123 said:
This board is called XDA Developers for a reason. As a participant you are expected to possess a modicum of rudimentary computer skills and, more importantly, willingness to learn to solve your own problems. In particular, this thread is in the Development section. This is not the place to demand an illustrated step-by-step tutorial how to unpack a ZIP file.
Besides, as duly proven, even the best instructions won't help an ignorant person who can't be bothered to read them such as yourself. And finally, neither me nor anyone else here owes you anything just because you can't get something to work, so the only thing I "should have" is not indulged this behavior earlier.
Good luck with your future endeavors as you will need it with this kind of an attitude. Now, feel free to move on.
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wow, so many words for just saying the small font & you should've written it with bigger font size for better visibility? You're rare & amazing.

I am not able to merge the two zipped files into one. I followed the instruction to rename as .zip and .z01 for both files but the second part stated no content inside to extract. should I download rar software to unrar it in desktop file explorer? Can someone kind hearted enough keep the file in one and upload somewhere for me to download?

atisha said:
I am not able to merge the two zipped files into one. I followed the instruction to rename as .zip and .z01 for both files but the second part stated no content inside to extract. should I download rar software to unrar it in desktop file explorer? Can someone kind hearted enough keep the file in one and upload somewhere for me to download?
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I just checked and it unpacks with WinRAR and 7-Zip for me. Anyway, since I made another version later, here they are both, externally hosted:
Patch 2 (try this first, should be compatible with LineageOS 17.1 at least)
Patch 1 (original version as linked above)
I also updated the original post accordingly.

Found a Bug
Hi Aqq123,
This is some impressive work, thank you for making this!
Just wanted to post a bug I found: the "pull down menu" for the Chinese typing doesn't work. E.g. I want to type the word 蚝煎, but after clicking on the arrow on the right, nothing appears! So I wasn't able to type things beyond the suggestions in the first row.
I'm using Sony Xperia 10 II, Android 10 (Build number 59.0.A.10.5), and I used Patch 2 of your download. Would really appreciate if you could solve the bug, because this keyboard is such a life saver for me. Thanks!
Screenshot: https:// drive. google. com/ file/ d/ 12eEBAzBalbq0ZKfQMh2SLI-045-Gb1Z1/ view?usp=sharing
(Included the spacing because the forum just wouldn't let me post it)

johnsyh said:
Just wanted to post a bug I found: the "pull down menu" for the Chinese typing doesn't work
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You're right, thanks for spotting it. It used to work in the first version though, so it's probably down to some library incompatibility (and the first version itself won't work with the newer Android). I'll look into it when I have the time. A better approach though might be to ditch it altogether and look at adopting a newer APK version instead. Meanwhile, a lousy workaround is to just hand-write the character.
Since you're using Sony stock firmware, have you tried downloading the Hong Kong or Taiwan version for your device with XperiFirm, extracting the APK from there (for example with UnSIN), and installing it? It'd either work immediately or, if not, the exact library versions to make it work would also be there.

Aqq123 said:
Hi, the files are attached to the post, so they are hosted here on XDA. I checked the links and they seemed to start downloading correctly for me but now I edited the post and removed the inline links, so the files should show up as an attachment below the post instead.
Can you successfully download any other attachments at all (from other posts)? Maybe there are some restrictions in place for newly-created XDA accounts. Anyway, if they still don't download for you, let me know and I'll upload them elsewhere as well. (The advantage of having the files hosted here is that the links never expire.)
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Thank you so much. I am able to download patch 2 and install directly. So so very grateful as this is the best T9 keyboard ever! (Could be better if it supports Malay too with black layout white font but one shouldnt be too greedy).

Aqq123 said:
You're right, thanks for spotting it. It used to work in the first version though, so it's probably down to some library incompatibility (and the first version itself won't work with the newer Android). I'll look into it when I have the time. A better approach though might be to ditch it altogether and look at adopting a newer APK version instead. Meanwhile, a lousy workaround is to just hand-write the character.
Since you're using Sony stock firmware, have you tried downloading the Hong Kong or Taiwan version for your device with XperiFirm, extracting the APK from there (for example with UnSIN), and installing it? It'd either work immediately or, if not, the exact library versions to make it work would also be there.
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HI would you have general sony xperia keyboard (non Chinese, English) apk as well to share? with layout skin colour if possible.

On behalf of my wife, who has just upgraded from Xperia XZs to the new Xperia 1 III, and couldn't get over how bad gboard is over the Xperia 注音 input (she has a very unusual character in her name, which gboard doesn't recognize, it spoiled her fun of getting a new device when she couldn't even type her name in correctly during setup) - thank you! You have made me a hero around the house for finding this, and installing it on her phone. My old account on this forum got lost in time, gone with an e-mail domain that no longer exists, but I set up a new one just to thank you for your work!