Monday, December 15, 2008

Dash Registry Tweaks

Registry Tweaks

Call Beep - Change the following registry setting to turn off the beep when you first make a call on your Dash! HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\InCall2Change String/Value InitVol to 0 Call History -

Change the following settings to increase the Call History on your Dash.\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Phone"CallHistoryMax" contains the number of numbers that will be kept in history. I.e. change it to 100 Create the key string and set the value to whatever you like. Camera Shutter Sound -

Change the following Registry settings to turn off the Camera Shutter Sound.\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Pictures\Camera\OEM\SoundFileModify the string/value \windows\shuttersound_02_secs.wav to say \windows\*none* (remember to include the ** around none)

Font Gamma Change - Want to change the brightness of the font that is used on your Dash, simply change the registry settings below and you can have a duller font or a brighter font....In the registry simply change the following values -HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Gamma Font Weight Change -

Want your font thickness to be thinner or thicker???Make the following changes in the registry and Voila! thicker or thinner font!!! HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu\PopFntchange the wt default value to a lower value to make it thinner or a higher value to make it thicker List View/Grid View -

Change the following registry settings to get a List View or a Grid View in your start Menu:\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenuChange the GridView value to 0 if you want list view.Change it to 1 if you want grid view.

Never Miss SMS Again - This tweak will enable you to never miss an SMS message again, it will enable fast blinking mode on new SMS messages that are recieved so you will never miss those important ones!!In the registry simply change the following values - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\SMSchange the default value to - pf1w99999f0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\KeypressChange the default value to - pf0 Password Protection -

Change the following registry settings to have password protection for your Data Connections. \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\ConnMgr\Providers(7C4B7A38-5FF7-4BC1-80F6-5DA7870BB1AA)ConnectionsIf you want it to require you to put a password in when you login on to the internet do the following: inside the broadband and express folder change requirepw from 0 to 1, it will require u to put in a password. Perform the same action in the following Keys.\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\ConnMgr\Providers(EF0974C-4C98FF6-AEF805DC0E8E)VZW BROWSERHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MOTOROLA\MMS\PROFILES\VZW

MMS Program Security Warning Message - Off - This will turn off the security warning message that is displayed when you install non certified software. NOTE: This does open up the possibility of malware becoming installed on your phone, since the warning message will not appear to prompt you. In the registry simply change the following values - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\\Policies Folderschange the 0000101a default value to - 1

Memory Defrag - This tweak will enable you to free up memory by doing a memory defrag in realtime!! In the registry simply change the following values - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ShellCreate a Key and set the value - NEVERDORKMEMORY

Smaller Scrollbars - Perform the following regustry changes to allows 4 icons on a row in the start menu instead of 3! It also allows more to be viewed on the screen in IE! 1) Go to HKey_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\GWE\2) Adjust the following valuescyHScr : Horizontal ScrollbarsHeight in pixels (default is 6, set it to 3)cxVScr : Vertical ScrollbarsWidth in pixels (default is 6, set it to 3)3) Soft-reset SMS Message hack -

Make the following adjustments to get rid of the "SMS Message Sent" popup that appears after sending a text! HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InboxClick on Inbox (make sure the Inbox is highlighted) and select Edit, New KeyName the New Key as "Settings"Click on "Settings" (make sure the Settings is highlighted) and select Edit, New String ValueOn "Value name:", key in SMSNoSentMsg and in "Value data", key in 1Soft reset your device and test it with one SMS, and you will notice that the SMS Sent bubble is being disabled.

Speed Increase - The following tweaks greatly improve the Dash performance, making it much more responsive. Simply open your Dash registry using your chosen Registry Editor and change the values below. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE\ (Change limit from 16384 to 32768)HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS (Change CacheSize to 4096)

Customization of Start Menu Programs List - Want to reorder the items in your Start Menu?? Make the following changes to update what and how they appear.. In the registry simply change the following values - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenuSettings.lnkAccessoriesGamesConfigurationsResource ManagementMessaging.lnkContacts.lnkCalendar.lnkmMode.lnkInternet Explorer.lnkActiveSync.lnkCall History.lnkMSN Messenger.lnkCamera.lnkWMPlayer.lnkSimply change the order in which they appear in the list and this will also be the new order in which they appear on your Smartphone..

Startup/Boot Sound - Change the following registry setting to have a new startup and shutdown sound play - \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SoundsAt the very bottom of the list of entries, there is an entry called AllSoundsOpen that up and you'll see a list of mp3 files.All you have to do is append your own audio files (mp3, wma, or wav) to the list. Then you have to make sure that you place your new audio clips in the \Windows folder so that they are accessible.The next time you go to the sounds events page, the drop down menu will contain the new clips you added.If you want to change the system startup sound, go to:\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\SystemStart\SoundChange the hidden wav file, \Windows\Piano.wav to \Windows\YOUR_WAV_GOES_HERE.wav

True SMS Delete - Your SMS Messages are never truly deleted (even though you click delete), this tweak will make possible a true SMS delete, the Delete folder will remain empty. Awesome if someone looks at your phone (your SMS will have been truly deleted!!) In the registry simply change the following values - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INBOX\SMSTEXTchange the DWORD MaxDeletedMsgs value to - 0


From http://tmobile-dash-tweaks.blogspot.com/2007/12/more-registry-tweaks.html

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Howard Forums Site

Windows Mobile Standard (Smartphone)
http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=178

Hacks and Programs For HTC Devices
http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=393

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Free Dashapps on Googlepages

http://dashapps.googlepages.com/

Mobile Version using Google Trancoder
Click Here for Mobile Version

Mobile Friendly Bookmarks

20 Questions
http://y.20q.net/anon

Streamcenter-Streaming Radio Stations
http://www.thestreamcenter.com/pda/

SKWEEZER - Enter Web address and make it Mobile Friendly
http://skweezer.com/default.aspx

Google Mobile Page Maker - Enter Web address and make it Mobile Friendly
http://google.com/gwt/n?


Wunderground Weather - Forcasts, Radar, Current Conditions and Satellite.
I suggest you enter your zipcode and then Bookmark the result page so you dont have to keep typing in your location.
http://m.wund.com/

Google Search Page (mobile Version)
http://www.google.com/m

Facebook (mobile Version)
http://m.facebook.com/home.php

Feedbooks
HTTP://www.feedbooks.com/Mobile

Free Books on your CellPhone
http://mnybks.net


Radioio (streaming Music, choose Windows Media Format)
http://radioio.com/io2go

TwilightWap Elite Portal (Links to many Mobile Sites)
http://twilightwap.com/elite/default.asp

Smartphone Freeware Directory
http://www.smartphone-freeware.org/

SmartToolkit MUST HAVE!!!!!!


http://www.smartphone-freeware.org/download/smarttoolkit-1.0.0-rc07

also available at
http://www.e-natives.com/www.php/download/id/25/SmartToolkit_1_0_0_RC07.html

Shozu

Shozu Site
http://www.shozu.com/portal/

Mobile Site
http://m.shozu.com/

Dashwire

Backup your Photos, Videos, Contacts and much more without any Cables!
Saves all your pictures so you can delete them off your phone but still view them through Dashwire.

Get it!
http://dashwire.com/

T-Mobile Dash Accesories

http://store.wmexperts.com/htc-s620-accessories.htm

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Applications I Love

V-Tap
Vtap is a new mobile phone service that lets you search for Web videos and other useful Internet content with impressive speed.
http://www.vtap.com/wince_download.html

Palringo
an IM communications service aimed predominantly at mobile phone users. The service supports walkie-talkie style voice communication, photo messaging, and text-based instant messaging.
http://www.palringo.com/download.php

Cellspin
lets users create content (video, audio, photos and text) on their mobile phone or via the CellSpin Web site, and then post it to their favorite social networks and content-sharing Web sites using an intuitive, single-click interface.CellSpin currently supports sharing media with Facebook, Blogger, YouTube, Picasa, Flickr, Live Journal, Live Spaces and eBay, with more to come.
http://www.cellspin.net/

Gooogle Maps
Never get lost again with Google Maps for mobile. This downloadable application puts local information, directions and maps in your pocket.
WWW.Google.com/gmm


Snap2Face (beta) by Magnifoca Inc
brings a rich Facebook experience to Pocket PC and Smartphone.
http://www.magnifoca.com/products.html

CT AlarmClock Lite
is a simple utility that allows you to play daily alarm based on defined weekdays.
http://www.connectivetools.com/ctalarmclocklt.html


Radio Streams (links)
http://mobile.surrealnetworks.com/streaming.htm

Hacks and Apps
Some Stuff from Surreal Networks
http://mobile.surrealnetworks.com/DashApps.htm
Their Forum and Homepage Here.

XDA-Developers CAB List
Website Click HERE.


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J2ME Section

Books in my phone.
http://www.booksinmyphone.com/index.php

Opera mini 4.1 (Beta)
http://www.operamini.com/beta/

Esmertec Java is found at XDA-Developers Above.

Compass
Use your cell phone as a compass. By rotating the phone so that the sun and/or moon icons match their location in the sky, the top of the phone will indicate true north.
http://www.qcontinuum.org/compass/index.htm

GoTalkMobile
is GTalk instant messenger (IM) client for your J2ME Enabled Cell Phone. It's used for sending and receiving Google Talk and Jabber instant messages just like SMS, via GPRS at no additional cost! It's written in J2ME, and we have MIDP1.0 and MIDP2.0 compatible versions.
http://www.gotalkmobile.com/

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Not Dash Programs but usefull sites.

    Top 10:

    1. beFunky - Awesome web app that turns images to cartoonized paintings and videos to cartoons.

    2. DisplayWars - Incredibly simple tool that helps lots of people. Want to buy a new screen? DisaplyWars lets you compare screen sizes by mapping one display size on top of the other. For smaller items see SizeEasy.

    3. DocSyncer - Synchronize office documents in your ‘My Documents’ folder with Google Docs account.

    4. JotYou - By using this service you can send messages to others so they get them only when they are in the area you specify. [Video]

    5. Keybr - Online keyboard to practice your touch typing skills.

    6. Mint - The simplest way to manage your finances. More about Mint.

    7. Numbr - Free disposable phone numbers.

    8. PDFHammer - Merge, edit and rearrange PDF documents online.

    9. PhoneSpell - Ever wondered if you phone number spells something memorable ? PhoneSpell will find it out.

    10. SecondRotation / BuyMyTronics - Want to cash in on your old iPod ? Or mobile phone ? Both of these services will buy your old (broken) gadget, regardless of its condition.

Other

    11. BeamIt - Send pictures, music, videos, docs or any other file to your cellphone.

    12. BooksInMyPhone - Download and read copyright-free books on a mobile phone. Comes with its own book reader.

    13. CallTheFuture - Schedule text messages and get them delivered (as a voicemail) on any desired date in the future.

    14. CameraSummary - Extracts so called EXIF data from the images. Shows what model of digicam was used, image creation date and time, resolution settings, location and so on.

    15. CanYouRunIt - One-click web app that inspects your PC’s hardware and software settings to determine whether or not it meets gaming requirements for a game of your choice.

    16. CellSwapper - Transfer your current mobile contract to someone else. Or get a free plan with only a short term contract.

    17. CivilAnswers - Free legal assistance.

    18. ControlC - This small cross-platform (Win, Mac, Linux) monitors your clipboard and saves everything online.

    19. Definr - Incredibly fast online dictionary. It takes abt 14 ms to lookup a word.

    20. Drop.io - By far the coolest service for private file collaboration and transfers. Add files by email, send voice messages from phone, etc.

    21. File-Destructor 2 - Generates files (Doc, PDF, … ) that look genuine but won’t launch properly. Basically, it’s a tool that helps you put all the blame on your “faulty computer”.

    22. File-encryptor - Secure encryption tool to freely encrypt/decrypt sensitive files online. Quite handy for sending over sensitive files.

    23. FlashPhone - Free flash-based SIP-softphone. Simply add your SIP account and you’re good to go. No need to install anything.

    24. Google Mobilizer - Makes your fav. websites mobile friendly. Must-have for your mobile bookmarks.

    25. GetMyFBIfile - Here you can generate letter templates that you can use to request for a free copy of your FBI file.

    26. LetterMeLater - Offers one feature that your email doesn’t have, ‘the ability to schedule when an email should be sent’. Coolest part about, you can use it directly from your email program (GMail, Outlook, etc.).

    27. Mailbucket - Finally, a tool to help you forward emails to your feedreader.

    28. Mobical - Over-the-air mobilebackup and restore service. Backup phone contacts, calendar, bookmarks and settings.

    29. MoDazzle - Access Facebook, LinkedIn and dozens of other web services (weather, stock quotes, etc.) via email or mobile text messaging. Update Facebook ’status’, get un-read messages from Facebook inbox, get someone’s profile info from LinkedIn, and lots more.

    30. Nanoscan - Super fast yet compehensive online virus scanner.

    31. OhDon’tForget - It does only one thing, but does it really well: Schedule text message reminders to any phone.

    32. ProQuo - Reduce junk mail by removing your personal data from telemarketing lists.

    33. PPCalc - Comprehensive Paypal fees calculator.

    34. Rondee - Fast, easy and free way to arrange phone conference calls with as many people as you want.

    35. SpokenText - Convert PDF, Word, plain text, PowerPoint files, ,RSS news feeds, emails and web pages to speech.

    36. Sullr - Obtain information about telephone lines in reverse mode. Get address, location, owner’s name etc.

    37. WakerUpper - Schedule wake-up phone calls. Lots of useful features.

    38. WebMarkers - Adds additional option to your ‘Print’ menu that lets you print documents (or webpages) directly to the web. [Screenshot]

    39. WhatShouldIReadNext - Book recommendation service. Simply enter the author and title of your latest book and it will give you a list of recommended readings.

    40. WorldTaxiMeter - Calculate the cost of a taxi ride in a number of top cities worldwide (London, New York, Rome …). Accessible both from the web and mobile phone.