<![CDATA[omega2008's Blog]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 09:49:57 -0600 jack@mobilegadgetnews.com (Mobile Gadget News :: Making Your Windows Mobile Life Simpler) IP.Blog 60 Update: I will no longer post my tutorials and FAQ's here in my blog, For now on they will be posted in the Cingular 8125 FAQ Forum. I have already posted a Registry edit list for the 8125. More tutorials and FAQ's to come.
]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:43:29 -0700 Sirius Radio on your Smartphone. Smartphone Experience here.

Expect more updates to this software to follow, and yes its the software is free.

.NET Compact Framework 2.0 is not required as orginally thought so if you have limited space on your phones memory, there is no need to install it. Also if you have a WM5 device, more than likely you have the 2.0 version already installed.

Instructions:

Download SiriusWM5.

Unzip the file and move the .exe file into any directory you want on your smartphone. I put mine in \Program Files\SiriusWM5\SiriusWM5.exe. Then I created a shortcut in put it in \Application Data\Start Menu

The program will create a .asx file to the channel you choose and play it in Windows Media Player 10 on your phone.

It is HIGHLY suggested that you have an unlimted data plan with your carrier since streaming media uses alot of data.

Tip:

If your at home, connect your phone to ActiveSync and use pass-thru connection to listen to your fav. Sirius stations using your data connection on your computer.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:10:55 -0700 HTC 2125 Stay tuned to MGN, I will be giving support for this device here on MGN. So please post your questions in this Forum.

I found an app that will let you send a contact via SMS it adds it to the Menu key in contacts. All you do is install the .cab, reboot the phone and go to Contacts and highlight the contact you want to send, hit Menu and it will have an option that says " send via email/SMS"

You can get it here


Application unlock your phone:

Download the HTC signed PHM Registry editor: regeditSTG

unzip the file and copy the regeditSTG.exe file to the Program Files folder on your 2125.

Run the registry editor and go to the following keys:

HKLM/Security/Policies/Polices


Change 00001001 from current value to 1
Change 00001005 from current value to 40

now reboot the phone.


To SIM unlock your 2125:

Get SPV Servicces:SPV ServicesUnlocker

Unzip all of the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your PC. Then move cert.cab from that folder to your phone. Next go to File Manger and go to where you put the cert.cab file at and select it and run it.

Connect your phone to your computer via ActiveSync (can be either USB or BT, I haven't tried IR) then run SPVServices.exe on your PC and chose SIM lock option on the left, type AGREE into the box.

Reboot and there you have it.

Tips:

Make sure before you view MS office documents that you associate them with Clear Vue Suite. (its located on the disk that came with your phone). Remember that attatchemtns are stored in Storage\Application Data\Volitile

If you are in need of a program that autolocks the keypad try this out: Auto Keypad Lock

SmartSS works with WM5



Registry Edits for the HTC 2125


Change the Start Menu background image:

HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/MSStart

Change the director in the Value data filed in the BKBitmapFile String.

Change the way the start menu looks (from grid to list or vise versa):

The same key as above but select the GridView DWORD change the Value Data from 1 to 0.

The following link is a thread over at modaco that has alot of registry edits for WM5:
http://www.modaco.com/lofiversion/index.php/t230975-0.html

Hint* it seem that the Rai key has alot of sub keys that control many of the menus of the 2125. Read thru them and see what you can find.

However, it seems after you do these registry edits and you restart phone, it will put the settings back. So I will have to try to figure out how to keep that from happening. Sometime they will stick, sometimes they won't. I haven't figure it out why they don't hopefully someone with better knowledge of WM5 can chime in on this, if you have any info please PM me here, thanks.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:32:44 -0700 Registry Editing 101 Software and Registry I am making this breif tutorial for all the Smartphone newbz out there.


Intro:

The Windows Mobile OS, both on PPC's and Smartphones, are controlled by a registry. Just like the registry on your Windows PC, the WM (Windows Mobile) registry is where controls for hardware and sofware are put. Registry keys define how hardware and sofware act. Making edits to the registry can improve performace, enable or disable features, or add them.

What do I need to edit the registry on my WM device?

Well you need a registry editor. I suggest PHM Registry editor for both PPC and Smartphone.

What do I do with the .cab file once I download it?

Simple, hook your phone up to your computer with the data cable. ActiveSync on your computer should start automatically. Then in the ActiveSync window, hit the "Explore" button. A new window will come up, double click on the "Windows Mobile device" (or something to that extent) icon. Now you can browse the file directory of your Smartphone just like you can on your computer. Now you will see a folder called "Temp" double click on it and simply drag and drop the .cab file for PHM Registry editor in to this folder. Now on your phone go to File Manager and go to the /Temp folder. There you will see the .cab file for PHM Registry Editor. Select the .cab file. The installer will come up and install PHM Registry Editor to your device.

Now you should be ready to go to perform registry edits on your device. Remember to be careful, if you make a mistake you will mess up the phone and you will have to perform a hard reset. So make sure you know what your doing before you do it! I take no responsiblty if you hose your phone, this tutorial is for learning purposes only!

Tips:

When you have alot of registry edits to do, do them one by one. Restart the device after every registry edit. I know its tedious but it will save you from potential problems.

If you have alot of edits to perform try out Smartione, its a registry editor that you install on your computer and it connects to your phones registry via ActiveSync, Smartione can make it easier to perform several registry edits quickly.

Scroll trough my blog, you will find a list of registry edits you can try.]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2005 07:58:33 -0700 Changing the Fonts on Windows Mobile Smartphones. Software and Registry The following is how to setup your phone to use any .ttf font.

Note: The following involves modifing the registry, if you are not familar with the registry or not comfortable making modifications to the registry i'd suggest you familarize yourself before proceeding.

You will need the following:

1. the .ttf font you want to install
2. PHM registry editor. (you can use Smartione but this tutorial is focused on using PHM)


Step One: Putting the font in the correct directory.

Once you get ahold of the .ttf file for the font you want to use you need to install it in the following directory on your computer: \Storage\windows\Fonts in this folder at all times should be Nina.ttf this is nessasary because if the font you choose is corupted or is not compatable for some unknown reason the phone can default back to the nina font. If its not there you may have a big problem when rebooting after performing the registry modifications.

Step Two: Creating the nessasary keys.

On your phone start PHM Registry Editor, then go to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft

Now depending on your ROM the following key may already be in this directory, if it is then skip the step on creating it. Just enter the Value Data. You will have to make the FontPath key however.

Create the FontLink key:

In the directory mentioned above hit Menu, New Key and call it FontLink. Select the new key you created called FontLink and hit the action button. Now hit Menu, New Key and call it SystemLink. So know you have the key FontLink with the key SystemLink. Select SystemLink and hit Values, then hit Menu, New Value, String. A window will come up with the header "Edit String Value", in Value Name: put Nina and in Value Data put \Storage\windows\Fonts\name of the font.ttf, true name of the font.

Example:

Say you want to install Tahoma. So in Value Data: put \Storage\windows\Fonts\Tahoma.ttf, Tahoma

Leave Value Type: like it is.

Creating the FontPath key:

Now it Done, then hit the Back key until you get back to the Micrsoft list of keys. Now hit Menu, New Key and call it FontPath. Select FontPath and hit Values then hit Menu, New Value, String. In Value Name: put FontPath and in Value Data: put \Storage\windows\Fonts.

Hit Done, and hit the Back key until you get back to the list of Microsoft keys. Then check all the entries for FontLink and FontPath and make sure they are correct per my instructions above. Now exit out of PHM Registry Editor and reboot your phone and voila! your new font is shown.

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Facade - A homescreen plugin that allows you to see you calender appointments and tasks right on the homescreen.

Papyrus - Is a add-on to Pocket Outlook on your Smartphone, it adds many features to Pocket Outlook......it does so much that its too long to list here. Just follow the link and read all about it.

Total Commander - A File Manager that lets you create .zip, .cab and other file types. Very useful.

M2SimCopy - This app lets you copy all you SIM contacts to the phones memory all at once...very useful.

Agile Messenger - This allows you to connect to Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ messengers all at once, individually or in a combination of your choice, its very easy to use and has a very nice interface.

PHM Registry Editor - A registry editor that installs on your phone, makes editing the registry on the go effortless.

Smartione Registry Editor - A registry editor that installs on your computer and allows access to the registry via an ActiveSync connection.

BT Toggler - This app lets you turn BT on and off quicly...I added it speed dial and just hit hit the coresponding number to turn BT on and off.

Chronos - This great application allows you to have mutiple timers and alarms, not only that but you can set it to run specified applications at certian times. Very useful.

Ruttensoft Call Assistant - Allows you to automatically send SMS messages to people to let them no that you in a situation where you can not answer the phone but you want to aknowledge that you recieved their call.

Airfagev - This is a site with alot of freeware apps and utilities for your phone.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:02:42 -0600 BT ActiveSync and GPS at once Smartphone Experience
NOTE: You must have the Asian ROM's 3.45 or 3.46 installed on your phone.

1st: Delete all parings to all devices.

2nd: With a registry editor go to HKLU\Control Pannel\Bluetooth. Make sure the values in IsBthVCOMactive and IsBthCOMSetup are set to "0"

3rd: Now repair your devices, including your computer and your BT GPS device. Then go to Start, Settings, Bluetooth, Menu, COM ports and assign COM ports to your GPS device and your PC. Make sure they are different.

I would leave the one you have for the PC as it is and just assing COM 0 to your GPS device.

You should now be be able to BT ActiveSync and connect your GPS device via your favorite Mapping Software on your Smartphone.


The above set up is for the MPx 220 but should work the same on the Audiovox SMT 5600, I believe there is a menu in the Start Menu that says COM Ports, you would set your COM ports from there. Also, I am not sure if the same registry entries are in the SMT 5600. If you have any questions please ask them in the forums, the link is in the begianing of this post.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2005 08:45:34 -0600 XM and Streaming Radio Smartphone Experience TendoMentis Blog. Not only will you find a easy to use guide to do this but you will find other useful hints and dowloads for your MS Smartphone.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2005 08:45:23 -0600 Asian ROM tweaks (3.45 and 3.46) Some help with the Asian ROM's

Ok so here it goes...first you are probably wondering how to change the language to English? That’s easy enough simply hit:

Start, 9, 1, 9, 6, blue button, US English, Left soft key, and finally reboot

After reboot, make sure you set your regional setting to US English. Also, make sure you change your locale to English (United States).

Next, you are all probably wondering how to get rid of that GoTone plug in the homescreen? Well that is simple enough...you look below and download the two modified homescreens I made. Save them in Storage\Application Data\Home.


Normal Homescreen
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Now you want to get rid of the GoTone start up and shut down logos right? Well that’s not a problem. Just right click on the image you want and select "Save Image As". Thanks drizze99 for supplying the images. Then store them on your phone…you can store them in Storage\My Documents or you can store them on \Storage Card. You can store them anywhere really just remember the path to ware they are located.


For Cingular:


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For T-Mobile:


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Now go here to see the registry key that changes this for you. Just scroll down a bit and you will see a list of registry keys.

You can put any picture you want for the startup and shut down screens….just make sure they are .gif files and are 220 X 176.

If you have looked into your Contacts you have probably noticed that your addresses are backwards…not to worry, there is a solution.

The registry key needed to change this is posted in another section of my blog, you can go here to check it out.

Well that should do it, remember to search around in my blog for other helpful information.
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