yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Excalibur] nrinzema:
Thanks!

I was able to find eT9.Excalibur.0409.kmap.txt on the forum as an attachment. The single and last problem would be searching for contacts that start with z, if I press the z key at the home screen the phone searches for an asterisk * instead of a the letter z...

I guess you cant have everything..

I really wonder why these keyboard things were not sorted out earlier? I guess that the excalibur must come with different keyboard layouts? I never really thought of it at an international level like that.

Props to you phil_white99 you gave me enough to go on to get this nearly perfect! Your my hero of the day, and wow this dash has a bit more life in it before I will toss it!

Nrinzema
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
T-Mobile USA Keyboard layout

Copy it into your phones \Window folder and allow the overwrite.
[HTC Excalibur] adaway:
Are you sure?

If I press the Z key, on the screen appear an asterisk, but the phone search for both an asterisk and the Z.

If I press the 2 key, on the screen appear the number 2, but the phone search for the contact with phone number containing number 2, and for contact with name containing the letter E.

So, if I push key 5 2 9 2, On the screen I see "5292" number, but the phone show both the contact with 5295 as part of the phone number PLUS the contact with DEVE as part of the name.

It doesn't matter what the phone show in the upper part of the screen, but it matter what it looks for (list of contact in the lower part of the screen).

If you do a search pressing the key U, you'll see a "U" because the U key don't have any "phonish" meaning. But If you press the 2 key, you'll see the 2, not the "E", because the phone show you the number that you are going to call when you'll dial the number (you can dial a 2, but you can't dial an E :)
[HTC Excalibur] johnnylavah:
back up data connections?

does anyone know if it is possible to backup the GPRS data connection settings? i use custom settings and hate having to re-enter them everytime i reflash...
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
No there is definitely a problem searching for contacts that have a "Z" in the name. Typing in any name that even HAS a "z" in it does NOT work for search.

Other stuff seems to work well. Dialing FER (623) for example, brings up a 623 on screen as though it were the number, but also highlights FER in names in my address book that begin with those letters.

Anyone have a fix for the "z" key?
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
Can we get a sticky or something? I feel like at least 40 or 50% of the posts in this thread are about keymapping..
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
the z reading as only * is a valid issue. Had it on v.12 (i think) not it is magically not an issue for me. Who knows...
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
here are some eT9.Excalibur.XXX.kmap.txt that ive downloaded from the forum for people that are having trouble with there Keyboard i dont no if any work but you can try them if you what
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
So I did a little experimenting.... (haha)

I made the following change in my eT9 file in /windows/

from:

{0x77 Z * * 0x13} // VK_TSTAR maps to Z

to

{0x77 Z Z * 0x13} // VK_TSTAR maps to Z

This doesn't fix the problem (in fact, when I type MAZ, it reads as MAY, even though an asterik shows up on the screen). However, if i HOLD alt, and press Z, it works as it should for searching through the phone book.

Thoughts?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
download the file from my post above and transfer it to your windows folder.

Mine works perfect.
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
I copied your file in and saw no difference.

Strange... Here's some examples that demonstrate the behavior I'm seeing:

623 puts "623" up on the screen, but finds contacts that begin with FER

typing AMAN puts "##" up on the screen (for the A), but searches for names starting with AMAN in the contacts list

Typing MAZ displays #* up on the screen, but searches for contacts beginning with MAY (which makes no sense, i know)

typing MA then pressing and releasing alt and then pressing Z has the same effect as above.

typing MA then HOLDING alt and pressing Z displays a # up on the screen, but searches for contacts starting with MAZ

I'm using ricky v5. Is anyone else seeing similar behavior?
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
The Saga Continues...

...and now it's time for today's riveting episode of--HOW DO I REMAP MY KEYBOARD!!! I'm your host...Rip Syntaxx. Today's topic: Keyboard Remapping Threads and the noobs who neglect them...

j/k Guys, it should be really simple. I've had issues when trying to download the eT9 Full .cab as well. When I tried the Tegic eT9 .cab, my phone worked like a charm.
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
restart the phone, if it doesnt work copy the file to windows again and restart
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
Rebooting does not change the behavior. I was under the impression that this is a pretty common problem... Is that not the case?
[HTC Excalibur] sp00nfedem1:
not sure if its been covered but I searched and found nothing. How can I make the MyFaves things work and add people/pictures from my contact list to it. I didnt see a setting anywhere??/

Also I still cant fix the @ symbol fix for keymapping. I copied that file to my /windows directory and it still doesnt work.

If someone can hit me up on either AIM or email and give me a step by step for this Id be much appreciative!!

AIM - GixStunter05

Email - Sp00nFedEM1@sbcglobal.net
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
look, copy the key mapping file that has been posted here about 20 times in this thread to your windows file. You should be asked about overwriting current file select yes. Then restart the phone. If it does not work copy the file agin to the windows file and restart the phone. I have used all but 2 of ricky's roms, and I have done this for each ROM.
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
Or...you can check out post #1374 in this thread (http://xdaforums.com/show...74890&page=138). It'll contain the .cab you need to remap your keyboard. After installing and opening the .cab--reboot. Thine keyboard shalt be good as neweth.
[HTC Excalibur] atsi17:
Thanks

Just wanna say thanks, Ricky et al! Incredible rom v18. Keep up the good work!
[HTC Excalibur] bloodbath:
Need help

I would like to upgrade my phone from the HTC Brightpoint 1.33 version and had a question about installation. I used the method below (thanks jockyw2001) to switch to the afore mentioned ROM from the T-Mobile ROM.

1,	Run the SDA Application Unlock.exe, it will greet you with "SDA successfully unlocked".

2,	Turn off your Excalibur and remove the storage card.

3,	Turn your Excalibur on and connect it to active sync/windows mobile device center.

4,	From the Excalibur USPL- CID BYPASS run Uspl.bat. Follow the on screen step by step instructions. Press enter through the prompts which you have already completed in steps 1-3. On	your Excalibur mobile you “may” be prompted to allow "JumpSPL" to run, press yes. On running JumpSPL your screen will go white with the backlight on dim. (note all going well the screen will remain in this white state until step 5 has completed).

5,	Now run the update RUU_Excalibur... or HTC_S620... update you want flash, everything else is automated. You’re done!

Is this still the correct method to use? Also, which is the ROM update file I would use for this version? I see a "Enterbootloader.exe", RUUGetInfo.exe", and a "ROMUpdateUtility.exe" file, but I am not sure which I use (if any). I am trying to use Ricky's Version 18.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[HTC Excalibur] nlarge:
click on auto.bat
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Run Sda Unlock And Then Restart Phone And Then Run The Auto.bat, And Follow The Instruction On Screen.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Here is another Google transp. icon, if you don't like squooshed letters.
[HTC Excalibur] vrodrigo:
Customize the My Programs list

How do I customize the My Programs and Internet lists that show up on the home page? Tried searching the forums, but could not find anything.

btw, this ia a great ROM and absolutely love the look and feel..

Thanks a lot Kavana and Ricky.:)
[HTC Excalibur] chrislynch:
After doing a quick search, I cannot seem to find where you obtained the TopBar plug-in. Can you provide a link to the cab?

<EDIT> Never mind. I found the Rinku bar app on Mikey's MediaFire page. </EDIT>
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
Are you referring to the colored iconbar? (Rinku.cab)
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
If you are...go to post #1 on this thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=378629). At the very bottom of the post should be an attachment for the iconbar called "rinku.cab". After you download and install the .cab, go to Start -> Settings -> Home Screen -> Home screen layout -> change to "Sliding Panel NRG". Afterwards, your homescreen should have a colorful iconbar.
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
ok 2 questions....

first I downloaded the vista interface from http://dashapps.googlepages.com/

I like the changing background, how could you set that for the 6.1 background and keep the sliding panels?

second how can you make the lower bar the same as the vista menu bar?

sorry...3

the side panel on the vista home page looks pretty cool, is there a way to add a weather update like this to the clock panel with a signal guage?

Just throwing ideas out there for 6.1 V20 - V30:)
[HTC Excalibur] Rip Syntaxx:
1) I enjoyed the Vista Interface for about 2 days until I realized it sucked up my battery life like a vacuum cleaner... To answer your question--I don't know of any way to incorporate the sliding panels.

2) To make the taskbar look like Vista, you have to install the SmartToolKit. It's awesome. Simply awesome. Totally enhances your Dash/Excalibur experience. There's an R08 version and a R09 version. From what I've heard, the R09 is newer but the R08 is more stable (less freezing up). Check the link in my post above (it should be about 2 or 3 posts up from this one). In that thread is the link to download the SmartToolKit.

3) I have no earthly idea.
[HTC Excalibur] SDJB:
Customize the "My Programs"

What exactly would you like to do? Be more specific... In order to change your "My Programs" panel you can do it using the Registry Editor by going to HKey_Local_Machine\Security\CHome\DefaultSettings\CMyApplication...

There you go into any of the pages and add, delete or make all the changes you want.

Hope this helps you:cool:...

Later,

SDJB
[HTC Excalibur] superminipoo:
use 'oldSAP favorites' program thats included in the rom. goto start -> my tools -> oldSAP favorites. press menu ->show -> 1 CmyApps. go down and start changing ur programs. when ur done, u HAVE TO

SAVE

by going to menu and

SAVE

. then, exit that and goto start -> settings -> home screen. change home screen layout, press done and exit to see ur changes.
[HTC Excalibur] SDJB:
Clock losing time

Did anyone answered this question yet? I'm having the same problem with my Clock losing time. It has been two days doing the same thing. It's off and later it adjust himself. ????:confused:

Couldn't find anything else on this subject.

What's going on here guys?

Thnx'

SDJB
[HTC Excalibur] superminipoo:
mine did that also for awhile but somehow...it corrected it self?!?!?!? i think i just updated to a newer rom and it didnt do it anymore. or its a connection settings where i had my connection setting on manual but i think on my last rom i used the connection settings on it and now its fine. im just not sure what happened, but i did have that problem.

maybe it was becuz of daylight savings.
[HTC Excalibur] SDJB:
Clock losing time

I see... I will give it couple of days to see if it fix himself, otherwise I guess I have no option than flash it.

I really did not want to flash it since I am very happy with the V17... I have customized it and add to many things to now flash to V18. I bet V18 is great, but I have spent to much time adding and changing stuff around to make it suitable for my needs.

If hear any info let me know.

Thnx'

SDJB
[HTC Excalibur] bloodbath:
CHome Help

I finally took the plunge and updated my ROM I'm happy to say. I've been able to change the numbers and names on the MyFaves panel and was able to switch a program on the program panel. However, these are tedious processes. Is there any easier way to do this than navigating to the registry and changing the security and software sections all the time? Also, is it possible (and if so, how) to change the order of the programs or internet entries on their respective panels? And lastly, is it possible to switch the order of the panels. I would much rather have the MyFaves panel prior to the internet panel.

Sorry for the all the noob questions. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

By the way, This ROM is awesome. Thanks Ricky and Kavana.
[HTC Excalibur] goboi:
Activesync Problem

I am trying to upgrade from the 080331 (I think) to the newer one 080408. However, for some reason Activesync can't connect (using XP). I un-installed activesync, re-installed, and it went through the whole deal with installing new hardware, blah, blah, blah. It said it was installing the RDID (not sure if that's right) driver, and then stated "you may have trouble using this device, it did not configure properly." Well now activesync won't see the Dash and I have no way to upgrade. :mad:

Any thoughts?

Update: I figured it out. The problem was on the phone within the connections settings (USB). I unchecked the "network" check box and all is good. I just finished updating and now I see Rick is getting ready for another update. Well I guess I better get ready for that one as well. Cheers!
[HTC Excalibur] outerdepth:
You can Change the order of panels pretty easily.

All you have to do to change the order of your panels is to:

1) Find the homescreen xml file you are using in the home folder on your phone.

2) Open that xml with notepad and scroll down the xml code to where it says plugin order, then find CMyApps,CMessaging,Settings......

3)Change the order of those names to whatever order you want, then save to your pc.

4) Copy the new xml to your Home Folder on your phone. Voila, all you have to do is reload your homescreen and the new order will be displayed.
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
ill be posting my rom later tonight

what would you say if i had a app that changes the order of chome and a app that changes My5 but you can only have 5 contacts
[HTC Excalibur] djquick:
Sounds like a winner Rick, make it happen!!!
[HTC Excalibur] ItsDon:
That would be perfect! I'm using V5 now and have not upgraded but V19 with those two features would do it for me. Thanks!
[HTC Excalibur] c-tang:
Sounds great ... BTw just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work ... I have never flashed a phone soooo many times in such a short amount of time but Im loving it.

Add Calcuator to the programs would be nice I did it but I can get the cool Icon pic. just not the same mine has a rex x but hey my phone is wayyyyy better than it used to be
[HTC Excalibur] vwgtiron:
Ricky,

Would you know how to go about creating a keymapping program that returns the alpha numeric dialing to the dash keypad? You know dialing 1-800-RIC-KYWA actually inputs 1-800-742-5992 into the dialer. If you can point me in the right direction I would be willing to try putting this together unless someone has already attempted/solved this problem.

EDIT: found this everyone looking for alpha dialer try this
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
I wouldn't really call that much of a solution...
[HTC Excalibur] vwgtiron:
yeah i know
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
New Rom Is Now Ready For Download

My new rom v19 is ready for download

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​

This Is How To Setup Your Phone

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How Two SetUp MyFaves

=====================

1) Go to MyFaves panel

2) Slid you panel to the left untill you get to (6)Change My5 Contacts

3) Click on it

4) click edit Click contact1 then click change name now enter your contacts name once you have done that press down twice on your center button then the name will come up on the screen

5) click edit Click contact1 then click change phone click back then enter you contacts number then once you have done that press down twice on your center button then the number will come up on the screen

6) click edit Click contact1 then click Change image then click choose then find you contacts photo in you file system then

once you found the picture press down twice on your center button then the picture will come up on the

7) do the same for all contacts then click save

8) turn off you phone then turn it back on

How to Set the order of Chome

-----------------------------

1) go to setting panel

2) click right untill you see (10)CHomeSettings

3) to move the plugins click options click move up or down and you can enable or disable the plugins

4) once you have got it how you like it click options then click exit it will then ask you do you what to save your

settings press yes

5) reload your home screen

how to chage chome icons to htc shadows icons

---------------------------------------------

1) under My Tools\Extas you will see a program called Chome icons press it

2) click original Chomes Icons for the original chome icons once you have do "remember to reboot your phone"

3) click Shadow Icons for the htc Shadows chome icons once you have do "remember to reboot your phone"

how to setup all brown theme to go with the shadow icons

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1) go to My Tools\Extas you will see a program called UI Color press it

2) press Full brown to have a full brown UI this changes :- internet explorer-windows media player-commmanager to a brown color

3) to change back to the original color go to My Tools\Extas you will see a program called UI Color press it

4) press origianl color this will change the color of your ui to it default color

troubleshooting

---------------

1)Q: why are my icons got red cross on them A: reboot your phone and the icon will be back

2)Q: why is my home screen going slowly A: it is because you have to meany panel open disabe some of them
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Requests for next ROM - FEEDBACK WELCOME

I love your ROMS, and the constant improvements keep me from even attempting to make my own. I would love to make a couple requests for the next version, if there is a next version. These are personal prefernces, not demands. If they are bad, impractical or unpopular, everyone please comment.

1) Merge the contents of My Tools into Accessories?

2) Include one of the dialing skins, like what I make for the Alphanuma packs, so that an alphanumeric reference is built in from first boot?

3) Changing the very many color-variant-only Sliding panel layouts into scheme files, making the schemes list longer and the layouts list shorter, and allowing them to be mixed with any layout?

4) Including Kevtris2, since it is small, free, and much more enduring than most games for WM? (Remember, just my personal opinions and ideas :) )

5) A preinstalled OperaMini, and a switch to toggle as the default browser?

Unlike a weather panel, new bootsplash, or other requests, I think these are all technically possible to snap in with our current knowledge of the s620. I am not sure how large the fully loaded Kavana/Ricky ROM is at the moment (v19) or if there is any sapce left for new toys, but having these things loaded would mean that my phone was over 75% ready to go from second boot!

Thank you for your time reading and considering any the above ideas, and please keep up the excellent work, you make my smartphone a brainiac!
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
hey ricky can you put the htc shadow icons in you my extras thing on the first page?

sorry it that has been asked before
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
I just installed v19 (great work with all the extras ricky), but I dont' know what's wrong with my keyboard! I'm getting weird symbols instead of the @ sign.

CAN ANYONE HELP ME? I'M A TOTAL NOOBZ0R!

(haha, just kidding guys!) :-)
[HTC Excalibur] Poser:
I second that... I would love to have an htc_shadow_icons.cab

as always, great work Rick...

and thanks
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
funny, I was like WTF, really. :)
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
y'know, this is the first flash i've done in a week or two, but I really don't know what everyone is complaining about... I flashed the device, switched off xT9, and dropped in the updated eT9 file to the /windows directory.

THAT'S IT. It's not a difficult process, it's not a complicated process. I just really don't understand why so many people can't figure it out...
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
it because you need this

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=81584&d=1208402439
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
now added shadow icons to my extras.zip plz read how to set up show icons in the shadow folder
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
...bangs head on table...

it was a joke ricky... :-)
[HTC Excalibur] rrodney24:
if there is no radio how do i make calls
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
With whatever radio was last installed.
[HTC Excalibur] gsportz156:
ricky y is it that on all of your roms i cant choose between options on tour customizations for example between cybercom and microsoft voice..??
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
use this to change cybercom and microsoft voice
[HTC Excalibur] gsportz156:
will this also work for changing to shadow icons and customizations like that
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Uhhh it's actually "Cyberon" ? LOL
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
no run this
[HTC Excalibur] gsportz156:
thank you but where do i run this or what do i do with it im not familiar with a ccs file
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
I have had no problem doing this, your can't select up and down select L and R on the center button to choose. Atleast this is my guess, it threw me too for a minute.
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
thanks for the shadow icons, gonna install today or tomorrow
[HTC Excalibur] gsportz156:
thanx worked cant believe i didnt realize that
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
great, took me a bit to figure it out.
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
i installed the icons from the my extras on the first page and i didnt really like the icons as much as i thought i would. also it kinda messed with my homescreen, i guess cause i have v12 without the internet favorites panel and it made one appear that just had red X's on it. so i reverted back and it did not save my favorate programs so i think im gonna update to the newest rom, probably tomorrow or something. i think i might really like the internet fav's tab. and i figure if i gotta redo my fav programs i might as well just update :)
[HTC Excalibur] Poser:
you could have just removed clinks from the registry
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
yea but it didnt have my photo dialer right or my fav programs
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
what would you say if a could put opera build into the rom and have a app that could change your enternet buttton to IE or Opera v4.1 tell me what you think
[HTC Excalibur] djquick:
love the idea, are you talking about v20?
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
yah or you can drop the files in to you windows folder
[HTC Excalibur] johnnylavah:
please dont. users of opera can easily install it if needed.

my $0.02
[HTC Excalibur] sully78:
I think it is a good idea, and I think there have been a few postings about this and if you have a choice whats the difference, I would rather have opera. Still no color changing background like the vista theme, damn. I will be working on a way to make it happen.
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
what if i made a program that you could choose if you whated to install opera would that be better?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
theres an idea :)

I use Opera Mobile,not mini, i love opera.
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
sorry i mean mini opera opera mobile is to big to put in the rom
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
i figured that :)
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
but i could make you a program that changes your internet button it you tell me were opera is in your phone but you got to be using my rom or kavanas
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
thats a cool idea, you gonna put that in the new rom? cause i dont use my internet button as it is cause i didnt remap it from default so i think it still changes the profile lol
[HTC Excalibur] rickwyatt:
by the way it not a real program its a ccs file