[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puremind:
Hints sorted by category

While the hints are all very useful (thanks to tdboy) the chronological additions mean they can be a bit difficult to find and retrieve. Also quite a few of those are covered in the BS tweak 2.5 application, and it would be useful if those were flagged in this thread, so people don't do double work.

Here is my effort to reoganize the hints into categories (consider using this in the first posts for easier retrieval / consultation):

WINDOWS 6.5

1. Enable Hidden Default Games

Go to the Windows directory and copy bubblebreaker.exe and solitaire.exe to the games folder as shortcuts in Windows\Start Menu. Make sure to unhide system files to see the games listed.

5. Enable Hidden Owner Info in Settings\Personal Folder

Go to HKLM\ControlPanel\Owner and change Hide from 1 to 0 and then reset. You can now enter your name you want to register old apps.

6. Enable NaviPanel Without Owning the Car Kit/Navigation Dock

Go to Windows folder and copy NaviPanel.exe as a shortcut to Windows\Start Menu folder.

13. Install Compact Net Framework 3.5 to Make Old Apps Work Again

Some apps you may have used on another phone will not work on the Leo unless you install Compact Net Framework to your phone. Download the cab from the following link and install to Device only - not Storage Card and then reset. http://justpctech.com/PPC/NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab Also make sure your phone is using the 3.5 as default and not 2.0. Go here: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/.NETCompactFramework. Change the DWORD data of entry 2.0.7045.00 from 1 to 0. Next Change the DWORD data of entry 3.5.7283.00 from 0 to 1 and then reset. This disables 2.0 and enables 3.5. Also some apps need the file NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm. Here is the link to download the file: http://www.mediafire.com/?ommgm3gz13z Install the NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab to device after you installed NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab and reset.

27. Disable Auto Screen Lock

If you use S2U2, you would have hated the double lock annoyance. Now you can turn off default Auto Screen Lock.

Go to HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd and change DeviceLockWhenSuspend to 0, or use the following cab:

http://xdaforums.com/atta...2&d=1258236796 thanks to triperko.

31. Move Start Menu Apps to Top of List

Press and hold any app on the start menu and you can then move it to the top of the screen. If you want apps listed alphabetically, work backwards from z to A in regards to the order in which you move apps.

42. Permanently Delete Reappearing HTC Icons from Start Menu

If you delete the HTc shortcuts to Peep, People, Messaging etc and reset, they always come back. To delete these shortcuts for good (not the apps just the shortcuts) use the tweak below.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila\IsShortcutEn able

Change to 0 and soft reset.

48. Add an Extra Row to Menu to Show More Options

By default the maximum amount of rows to show in pop up menus are 9. You can add one more row to show a total of 10 rows now.

HKLM/Software/HTC/HtcMenus/PortraitMaxItemCount

Change 9 to 10 and reset.

60. Add an Eighth Row to Comm Manager for 3G

In tweak 49, if you install the 3G cab you will get a new 3G on/off button in the Comm Manger but it will overwrite the Microsoft Direct Push button. If you don't use that feature then no problem. However if you want to keep it and have 8 rows instead of 7 rows, perform this lengthy procedure in the registry:

Go to HKLM/Software/HTC/CommManager/4 Copy all 3 values you find in this folder. Next go back one folder to HKLM/Software/HTC/CommManager and create a new Key and name it 7. Open this folder (7) and paste the 3 values you copied from folder 4. Next go back one folder again and find the DWord value SupportedFunctions and change it form 7 to 8. Finally install the 3G cab at the end of post 58 and reset. You now have all the original 7 entries plus an 8th one to show 3G. Also you can change the order in which the Wireless Controls are listed by renumbering the key folders.

61. Enable Finger Friendly Touch UI in RSS Hub

The rows in the Channel view are quite close together making it a little tricky to select a category. The following reg tweak spaces the channels out more making it more finger friendly.

HKCU/Software/Ilium Software/RSS Hub/EnableTouchableUI and change from 0 to 1.

OPERA

2. Enable Website Thumbnails When Navigating Back in Opera

Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Info and change EnableVisualBack from 0 to 1. Press back key and use gestures to go back pages.

3. Increase Resolution of Back Thumbnails

Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Prefs\User Prefs and change History Thumbnail Size from 128 to 512.

4. Increase Number of Opera Tabs

Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Prefs\User Prefs and change Maximum Allowed Tabs from 3 to say 9 (or any number)

10. Using the Back Key in Opera

You can use the actual back key at the bottom of your phone to go back a web page or two in Opera, instead of bringing up the Opera menu and selecting the back arrow.

23. Enable Haptic Feedback in Opera for Link Clicking

Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Defaults

Add new DWORD Value as Name: VibrationEnabled and DWORD Data (dec): 1

35. Enable Clickable Links in Zoomed Out Opera

This reg edit allows you to tap on a link without the need for zooming in first.

HKLM/Software/Opera/Info/az_overview_threshold

Change value from 64 to 32

36. Get BBC iPlayer Mobile Website Working on HD2

The current Opera 9.7 version on the HD2 is not detected by the BBC iplayer website. Here is a modifcation to Opera preferences you can do to get it to work.

HLKM/Software/Opera/Prefs/User Prefs/Custom User-Agent

Change from HTC_HD2_T8585 Opera/9.7 (Windows NT 5.1; U; en) to HTC_Touch_HD_T8282 Now go to http://bbc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer. Videos are opened in your Streaming App on your phone.

44. Prevent Accidental Link Activation When Scrolling

Do you scroll and find you accidentally click on something? This tweak is for you.

HKLM/System/GWE/Touch/Filter/Minimumtaptime

Change from 0 to 30

59. Use Zoom in Opera With One Hand

It is very difficult to pinch and zoom with one hand when using Opera so enable the zoom bar to be able to zoom one handed.

HKLM\Software\Opera\Defaults

Change ZoomSliderEnabled from 0 to 1

TASK MANAGERS

7. Get the old Task Manager Back

To be able to really close programs using the X instead of just 'minimizing' the program and leaving it in memory,

install Duttys HTC Task Manager (attached below), restart and the X is back. Also in Settings you can configure its function.

8. Add Task Manager to Home Screen Quick Links

Copy the hidden TaskMgr.exe file from your Windows folder to your Start Menu/Programs folder. Now it's possible to place a shortcut on your Manila today and you can open/close running programs with ease.

45. Excellent Graphical Task Switcher Alternative

As the HD2 does not come with the task switcher/killer in the top right corner anymore you can use the task manager in system settings menu. However install Showcase and and the program icon to your homepage quick links for instant access to running tasks with a lovely graphical UI. Add it to the top row, right most icon. Good spot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=530564

CONSIDER ADDING LINKS TO SHOWCASE AND LUNATICA TASK MANAGERS

HTC SENSE AND ERGONOMY

9. Change the Language of HTC Sense

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\MUI\CurLang and change the value 409 to 408 (Hex) (for example Greek) or try another value for your language. You can find all Windows Locale Codes here: http://www.science.co.il/Language/Locale-Codes.asp

Please read this thread before changing language: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=583878

11. Exiting Volume Screen

For quick exit of the volume screen, tap anywhere in the dark grey background surrounding the vertical slider button.

15. How to Hard Reset your Phone

To hard reset your phone which means to delete ALL personal data and settings and have the phone in factory default conditions as if you turned on the phone for the first time after purchasing, press the following buttons:

1. With the device turned off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, then briefly press the POWER button.

2. Continue pressing the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons until you see this message on the screen:

"This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to the manufacturer default settings. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer defaults, or press other keys to cancel."

3. Release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.

4. Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.

You can also use Clear Storage to reset your device back to factory default settings.

1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings.

2. On the System tab, tap Clear Storage.

3. Enter “1234” and then tap Yes.

Make sure you back up all your data such as Contacts, Appointments etc or they will be gone forever.

21. Amazing Collection of HTC Sense Theme Tweaks

Visit this link and check out all the modifcations to your Sense theme: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=583862

22. Change Your Quicklinks from 9 to 16 Slots

Amazing tweak. Now have a 4 x 4 grid of quicklinks instead of a 3 x 3 grid. Install cab at bottom of post and reset. NOW UPDATED so will work with ANY wallpaper. Download the NEW Vovichek_Jamrecords 16 TT UPDATED.cab (168.4 KB) below.

24. Enable LED Notification Setting in Sound and Notifications

If you want your LED to flash when you have a new message, missed call or voicemail.. well you can't as it is greyed out. However the following registry entries can be modified to enable them or use the cab at end of post. Reset after changes.

New Message:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{A877 D65B-239C-47a7-9304-0D347F580408}]

"AvailableOptions"=dword: change to 15

Missed Call:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{A877 D660-239C-47a7-9304-0D347F580408}]

"AvailableOptions"=dword: change to 15

Voice Mail:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{A877 D661-239C-47a7-9304-0D347F580408}]

"AvailableOptions"=dword: change to 15

25. Allow Audio Booster to Stay On.

Notice how after every song Audio Booster turns off again? A very simple solution is to press the Home button and not the "Done" softkey. This keeps Audio Booster running.

26. Add Your Own Album Art to Music Folders

Make sure the image you wish to use is 256x256 pixels, 96dpi and save it to your PC. Rename the image to the following format: ~hTC_Album Name.vin. Please note that the change refers also to the file extension as it will now become a vin file. Copy this file to the folder of your specific album on your Storage Card. Example: If the album is called Abba Gold, then your vin file will be ~hTC_Abba Gold.vin.

28. Change QuickLink Display Names

If you don't like your Quicklinks display names being truncated and looking like for example "Resco Regi.." and would prefer it look like "Reg Edit" then you can edit the display names here: HKLM/Software/HTC/Manila/Home/x then edit the DispName.

(x = the quicklink position)

32. Real Exit for HTc Album

By defualt, when you click on the ok/X button in HTC Album, the app minimizes and does not exit. Make the following change to really exit the app and thus save some program memory: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\HTCAlbumv"ok_minim ize" = dword:0

34. Disable My Location

For a lot of owners My Location simply does not work therefor you can disable it and stop it from showing in weather panel by using the cab at bottom of this post.

38. Disable Extra Animation on Clock

Everytime you refresh the home screen, the flip clock starts 1 hour and 2 minutes back to show off the flip animation. You can disable this extra animation so it only flips when it needs to flips. Download the modified manila file at the end of this post. Disable HTC Sense in Today settings. Backup original Windows file (you are going to overwrite) to your SD card. Extract downloaded file to Windows directory on your device (overwriting the original). Enable HTC Sense again in today settings.

40. Enable Magnifying Box When Selecting Text

Press and hold your finger on any text in a HTC app such as Messaging and an iphone-esque selection procedure with handles to drag and highlight text will appear. Modify the following registry entry to add a magnifying window as you select and highlight the text. Go to:

HKLM/Software/HTC/TextSelection/EnableMagnifier and change from 0 to 1.

46. Enable More Than 10 URL Thumbnail Shortcuts on Internet Tab

By default you only get 10 shortcuts to your favourite websites on the internet tab. Now you can have as many as you want (multiples of 2) or even less than 10 if you so wish.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila\Internet.Cou ntOfPush

Change from 10 to 12 or 14 or 16 or 18 etc etc

49. Enable 3G Button in Comm Manager

In Comm Manager, you can substitute the Microsoft direct push for Outlook button for a GSM/3G button by installing the cab below. See also tip 60.

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