yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] lusjash:
some more problems with XDA_UC process, GoogleMaps, CHTSettings

The link to fix auto install from SDauto folder works for now. The only problem is that mscr file gets to work after import of reg files. So the problem there is that my reg files contain some keys for the programs which are installed later from mscr file you pointed out, and when the latter get installed apparently some keys are being overwritten..

Anyways, no major issues yet.

There are 2 issues which bother me for the moment , I have tried to search for a reason or solution for those - no avail yet.

1) i am installing googleMaps to the Stroage Card as opposed to the one installed in main memory (to solve the cashing problem). after installation it tries to run googlemaps and of course brings up "no connection" popup (it tries to connect to Internet). This interrupts the XDA_UC process.

For the moment i "solved" this issue by installing googlemaps manually. Though to ask if anyone knows how to strain googlemaps instalation process?

2) CHTSettings.cht would not inport automaticlay

I have tried different ways, one of which - including the following line to the mscr file.

Run( "\Program Files\CHTEditor\CHTEditor.exe", " \Storage card\XDA_UC\CHTSettings.cht" )

If i manualy import the settings - everything works. But then, ha - that's what XDA_UC is all about - avoiding the manual turmoil..

If anyone can help with hints - would be much appreciated

Thanks in advance
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
you can fix this by moving the reg file out of the xda_uc folder and then calling them at the end of the mscr files that are calling the apps to install. If you find that they still get installed before the program installs then just put a wait command in there so the script pauses until the install is done.

You'll probably need to edit the cab file and remove the "run after install" flag

I'm not sure about this one as i'm not a cht user (yet) but it would help if i knew if you were using 1.8.5 or 2.0 beta but i'm also wondering if you are using the energy settings exporter because afaik that should do it automatically.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] lusjash:
Thanks for helping! I truly appreciate.

Thanks for the tip, i will go for it.

I though i am done with learning XDA_UC and mortscript to the level i need... but ha! - i need to dive again to learn how to import reg files in mscr..

I don't know how this is done, I will google it, hope it does not need MSVirtual Studio, MSDN or such...

I am using CHT 1.8.5 embded in Energy ROM... and i do export ALL SETTINGS. However, when XDA_UC finishes (or does it? I mean there is no activity goes for 5 minutes or so), i still have the same Sence, even after restart, no settings or icons applied. But the moment i import CHTSettings manually - hey! i have them back..

So here I am stuck, no proper instalation from SD folder, no import of Exporter folder...

No idea why..
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
You don't need visual studio although you can remove the flag using the cab file editor that is included with the windows mobile SDK. All you need is something like WinCE Cab Manager.

XDA_UC is only finished when sense starts up. Until that point you will have only the background wallpaper for windows (as opposed to the one sense uses which is different)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
mutiple email accounts back up

M3PH

i would like to first say, GREAT WORK HERE, and i do hope you continue with it. i also believe your mid-October RANT was justified, now, on to my problem, and i'm hoping you can help or point me in the right direction, i use multiple email accounts and was wondering if there was an easy way to add choice for such to your program. i do use activesync through exchange for google calendar for the wifes work schedule but i do not use it for MY email (she clutters it up with crap) i checked but did not see email back up option of any kind in pim back, ms my phone, or settings export, unless i missed it somehow, but i do not use them anyway, no wifi and activesync back up, and yes i do read every post in any thread that is about a program i am truely interested in because i NEVER want to be (mid-October guy)--(no offence directed towards the man under the bus)

but i'm not really interested in those for that reason. really i'm looking for one program to do it all, and this one starts with what i want the most, wifi and activesync, thank you for any help i may have from anyone here.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
There is an email backup option in pim backup. You need to hit the bottom left hand "options" soft key that appears after you select "messages" in the main pane. In the window that appears you can select which folders get backed up from all email and sms accounts. MS my phone won't bother backing up emails if you have an exchange or hotmail/gmail account because exchange emails will get backed up by the server backup software and hotmail/gmail works pretty much the same way as exchange. Although, if you are referring to the settings all i can suggest is using rapiconfig or a similar tool from a PC to export them into a xml file. An example of which is included in EXCT and all you need to do is change the values on the first few lines and import it. For any other email accounts (pop3, imap etc) the principle is the same you just need to create a wap provioning xml file with the right options and settings. I'm sure someone will post an example if you ask.

As for the wifi settings, this is more difficult. I'm not actually aware of any program that will back them up but that's not to say there isn't one. The only method i know of at the moment is to create an xml file with them in and the follow the MS wap provisioning guide lines for adjusting the authentication and encryption types. Again EXCT has an example file for you to edit and there is a link in post 3 that should provide you with all the info you need in that area

I could look at coding a tool in VB.Net that would do it but i'm still not 100% recovered from my illness and i currently don't have the levels of concentration required to sit for hours reading manuals, tutorials and code examples to then spend even more time typing new code and then testing it

I hope that covered everything. Had a long day and i'm pretty tired. Think i might catch some zzzz's
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
SWEET!!!!! that looks like the info i was hoping for, atleast to point me down the path for helping myself, as for WI-FI i used your supplied .xml file editing with my SSID and PASSWORD copy and replace and it works like a dream, now i'm going to look into / search for settings in ROM to make a file to import for wi-fi switch on at FLASH boot, because after turning it on and restarting the device wi-fi is up and running before sence is. loving it, (ah the simple things in life) also it is very nice no longer having to setup calendar each time, been flashing roms for awhile now but just recently started digging into the cookie jar, anyway love your work and love NRG's ROMs

BTW, i know what you mean, i recently suffered a neck injury and am left with nothing to do but LEARN so learn i will, if i come up with anything new i'll pass it to you with pleasure THANKS AGAIN for the great work ,

i hope this isn't reposted, darn thing keeps giving me a post error message

EDIT -- reason for last sentence -- quick reply failed
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
I'll have another look at enabling wifi on first boot. I have looked at this before with out much luck but since then i have picked up a couple of registry comparison tools that will tell me which keys change when wifi is on and off. So give me a couple of hours and i'll see what i can come up with.

**UPDATE**

Well, it actually took me only a few minutes. All you need to do, it would appear, is create a text file which contains the following code, then save it as a .reg file and dump it in the XDA_UC folder. When XDA_UC process' the registry files it should cause the wifi to fire up. If you want it to start up sooner you'll have to convert it to a cab file so it is processed then.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Drivers\WLAN]
"WlanStatus"=dword:00000001

**UPDATE 2**

I got bored so i made a cab file. See attached files
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] innovator8:
Wifi_Setup.eml example

Does anyone have an example wifi setup.xml? I cant seem to get mine to autoconfigure.

Also, the link that is in the readme for help is now closed.

Thanks,

Jeff
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
I just tested both of the links for the wifi help and they do work. I would be very surprised if MS removed pages from MSDN reference manuals.

As for the example file, can you please pm me and i will send you my email address. From there we can see about fixing your problem but please think about donating if you like my work.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
SWEET MAN.!!!!!!!!!

above and beyond....

for you with pleasure... Confirmation number: 4HD83955G64927351.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
Thank you very much kind sir. That shall down down very well tomorrow night with a movie. I'm thinking a bottle of fine whiskey

**update**

I just installed the new energy rom and tested the wifi cab file and it didn't work. I'll go and check it out and update it if i find the problem.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
cool i was going to update to check it out as well, now i will wait to hear your results

EDIT> new Nov 11 ROM being uploaded (2 AM US)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
Really! I've just installed Nov 8.

Right, i have some new stuff I'd like testing. First it's some Windows Live registry entries that should preconfigure it. It's far more comprehensive than my previous attempts at this and i am hopeful it will work this time (They do say 3rd time is the charm).

There are some edits required so i will cover them here.

First up, you will need to find any references to mephrules@hotmail.co.uk and change them to your hotmail address, for obvious reasons.

You will also need to find the display name value and add something in there. the default is your first name but it can be anything.

You will need to search for the entries "autodomain" and "username" and change those. Username is the first half of your email address and autodomain is the hotmail domain part.

Next up is an addition to the wifi on registry entries. This will need testing but i think i nailed it this time. the addition is this:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\State]
"{98C5250D-C29A-4985-AE5F-AFE5367E5006}\BCMSDDHD1"=dword:00000001

That should cover it. Let me know how you get on.

P.S i've update the cab file and reposted it below. You'll also find the windows live reg file. If they work i will do an update to EXCT which will include them. Exct updates will also be few and far between from now on for the simple reason for that is I can't find anything else that could be configured at first boot effectively that isn't stepping on peoples toes. So future update will consist of user requests and fixes
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] yeoldgreat1:
I'll be happy to test both for you, do you have the template for the Windows Live details?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
Yeah, sorry, i hit the post button by accident and i wasn't finished. All files attached in my previous post. So please reread it for the corrections and attachments
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] yeoldgreat1:
Is there a place in the Windows Live reg for your password or is that seperate?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
Microsoft advise against storing passwords in the registry because it is all stored in plain text and is a huge security risk. AFAIK it's stored in an encrypted file in the storage memory and the cipher is generated on first setup. So AFAIK there is no way to extract it and you still need to input it manually but that will be the only thing you will need to do. I will check it though because i had already setup MS My Phone so my password would have already been stored and not shown up in the comparisons i ran this morning.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] yeoldgreat1:
Windows Live works, it recognises the details, I just have to enter the password. I've not had any luck with the wifi on cab you made. Also, the enable NTP time update cab you made earlier hasn't worked for me, I still have to go into the settings and tick "get time from the internet."

Other than that, good job :)

EDIT: the WiFi cab you made does work, my mistake, just had to reset the device.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
I know about the ntp cab. It's been on the to do list for a while.

It's good to know the wifi cab file works it's just a shame it's not more instant, which was what i was after. I'm also pleased see the windows live cab works. Does sense show the mail account icon on the email tab? that was one of the problems i had with it before and the reason why this version of the reg file has about 4x as many keys included.

I'll have another dig at the wifi problem tomorrow and also have a look at the ntp settings. In the mean time if anyone has any ideas that couldbe of use i would be happy to hear them.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jllbee:
Install Programs on Storage card?

Is there a way to set some programs(CABs) to install to storage card and some to install to device using XDA_UC?

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
yes there is, it is posted a few pages back somewhere, do not recall how many back, but seeing how this thread is only 16 pages, it should be easy enough to find along with a cab file you will need
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
IIRC there's no need for a cab file. All you need to do is create a folder with the correct name and put files in it but you are right, Flash, it has been posted here that is guy is lucky you got to him first. my response would have been any where near as long.

Anyway, moving on.............

I had a look at the wifi cab file and i can't seem to find a way to make it turn on immediately at the moment, which is annoying. I'll put it to one side for the time being and come back to it.

I didn't get time to do any of the things i said i was gonna do yesterday and i'm not gonna get time today either but i will have a look during the week. Sorry for the delay. I did spent most of lat night playing with the nov 13 energy rom and used CHT 2 (well CHT of any version) for the first time. I have to say i really don;t know why i was resisting before i think i need to flog myself :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
was installing also, so he got lucky, good mood mixed with double dose of pain meds,

As for WI-FI it would be nice, but it works for me, i usually restart after setup anyway, i'm happy i no longer have to remember to do it all

next idea would be alarm auto on auto set, i forgot to set it up the other night after flashing, not good, wifey was MAD.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] yeoldgreat1:
When I tried it, it had all my details for the Windows Live app bar the password. I had to enter my password to sign in to messenger or access my hotmail emails. I didn't check if there was an account envelope in the Mail tab but I don't think there was as I had to sign into my hotmail account through Windows Live and tell it I wanted it to sync my emails.

Sorry about not getting back to you sooner. I think the only problem with getting it to work is that you need the password to authorize syncronisation with

the Windows Live servers.

I'm not backing up any other emails so your password showing must be due to that.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] yeoldgreat1:
How the hell did my post get put back there??? It's showing as post #162 :s
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] angusc:
Hi M3PH,

I tried the Hotmail (windows Live) .Reg file and edited it to suit my details. when i flashed a fresh ROM and installed the Reg file it did set up Windows Live but dod not set up my Hotmail E-mail account pon the E-mail Tab....any ideas? or is it supposed to? I went to the Internet folder and selected Windows Live and got the log in for WL but not options to check mail or to set up the hotmail mail account....?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
Thanks, I did ask yeoldgreat if those things worked but so far haven't had a response. Back to the drawing board then i guess because it supposed to setup those things and i thought i'd nailed by including all the registry entries for manilla and the service state that changed when i set it up manually on my device.

To fix it i would remove the account settings using windows live and set it up manually and when i have some time later in the week i'll see if i can dig up any additional info on it.

I did also look at getting the password to save but it looks like it is being written to a dll file so there is no way i can extract it.

I'll also have a look at the NTP thing later in the week and also the alarm settings. At that point i will release EXCT 1.0 and, as i've said in an earlier post, slow the development down.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] angusc:
i use g-alarm and reinstall all my alarm settings with xdx_uc and a reg file never had any problems waking up next morning :-) i guess wm alarm settings are just a .reg file away.... regarding activation of wifi have you tried a mort script that rewrites the wifi enable reg setting? this file could be copied to the startup folder by xda_uc copy2root folder and if written correctly could self delete after running....at least i think that is possible.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] flash1969:
M3PH

i imported WL file / no email on TAB / but it did already have my password there, seeings how no place on file to enter it, i'm assuming it must have something to do with the email2 xml's i am messing with, 3 of them but system only recogizes (the first one ) i put in U_C folder, regardless of which one it is, i figured some settings would need changed so the system would see 3 different emails but put them in anyway to see what would happen and i have not reflash since, as for alarm, yeah i probably should searched first before suggesting it, (dag gone noobs) but i am interested in less apps/programs and more goodies

EDIT..> see more searching and reading does help, before you LOL to hard, let me say, i am a hammer swinging monkey, duh the {GUID} needs to be different for each email account, now it's time to figure out what it needs to be for each, wish me luck........ i'm getting there, once i make since of all these letters and numbers it will be time to move on to CABS...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Staxxthedan:
Interesting ...will look closer later...:)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
I've finally got around to testing the windows live registry settings for myself and i'm very pleae with the results. Once i signed in with my password and synced up my email, Sense added the mailbox to the email tab and outlook and everything was preconfigured. I will be adding it to the next release based on this.

I hoping to get 1.0 out soon but everytime i sit down to work on it something more important crops up. It also doesn't help that work has been nuts lately. So please be patient and when i get a couple of hours to finish off 1.0 i will do it and get it uploaded.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] yeoldgreat1:
Finally got the wifi_setup.xml to work, it seems I used the wrong authentication code.

I've used 2 seperate files wifi_setup1 and wifi_setup2 for my home and work networks and it works for both so I assume if you want to add any more networks you can add wifi_setup3, 4, etc as required.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] angusc:
Anyone know how to save the added cities in the Weather tab? I have to create my own town weather details and add them to Sense using "JVH3_WeatherCityEditor_v3.4.CAB" program and then i can select it from the listed cities. I tried several times to copy some of the CU\Software\HTC\Manila files from the registry that reference my added city but it does not seem to restore the city after a ROM flash and using XDA_UC. I just get the standard 7 default cities.......
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
I'm not too hot on manilla development but i think you will need to copy some manilla files out from the windows folder. Unless this is done exactly right this will cause manilla to fail and require a hard reset. This is one of the reasons there aren't really that many manilla mods out there and the really good ones (like CHT) take months to develop. My advise would be to use your current method becuase it works and there is only so much you can expect XDA_UC to do. No piece of software is perfect. I understand that more than most as i do tech support for a software development company.

This one really is a case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] M3PH:
This will be a long one so please stay interested

I've finally got round to catching up, scabes, and i've downloaded the gps settings and they will be included in v1.0 which, HOOORAH, will be released tonight. I'll also be including those opera tweaks but i'm not testing them first so if it causes any problems i'm blaming you ;). oh and one more thing, buddy, are these values dwords or what? i can't create the entries in the cab file untill i know the data type.

I've got the registry settings exported and they will be included seperately because they are pretty complicated and i haven't had time yet to research them so treat the file as an example for where to go hunting.

I've looked in to this and it would appear (quite strangely) that when you change the option nothing changes in the registry so i can only guess it is stored in a config file. I'm going to leave this tweak at this and remove it from V1.0

Use the reg file that will be included in v1.0 and just fire up the windows live application, enter the password and sync it up. This causes manilla to create the the approriate entries on the email tab. It's not as automatic as i would like but it is the best we are going to get.

You are right. It's one xml file per connection and if have read post three and not found the link to where the wifi options are let me know and i will hun them down and add a specific link to them. There is a page on the msdn website that explicitly explains them all.

Right, as i said at the start this is going to be long one. I've sat down and down everything i said i would do with the exception of the facebook/twitter/youtube password stuff. This is because i have learnt that the password are saved using password encryption code and the code is different everytime it is generated. As i have said before on this subject, this is why the energy settings exporter fails to export the settings effectively.

Also, as i have said before, this will be the final release of EXCT unless there are any bug identifies that i have missed or something new and interesting crops up. Also (after 1.0 is released) PM fishawy and ask him to include a link to this thread in the energy rom FAQ. From there was can think about stickies but if i was to be honest i think EXCT is to specific to qualify for such a great accolade but non-the-less i will try.

The next post from in this thread will be to annouce the final version and you should expect it in about 30 minutes or so. I must thank you to all the posters that have helped me with ideas and posted tweaks and all of the 2000+ people that have downloaded and beta tested EXCT for me. I am overwhelmed with the download response and even more impressed with the posts this thread as received. You have all stayed to the point, for the most part, and helped each other help yourselves and this was always one the primary objectives of EXCT. Every single on of you has my gratitude and respect for ever more.

Again thank you, everyone, i couldn't have asked for more.