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Beta: WM5 ROM editing tool

I've made a set of tools that can assist in cooking your own WM5 ROMs. These tools were tested only on BlueAngel devices. They should also work on Himalaya. Universal and Wizard support is also present, but it is untested, so the tools may crash or turn your device into brick. But it is possible to extract files from universal/wizard ROMs and use them on other devices.
I've attached 2 archives - make_hv.rar, a tool from Platform Builder that can be used to recreate .HV files (they contain default and boot registry), and imgfs_tools.rar - these tools should be used to edit WM5 IMGFS partition.
With these tools and http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33321 (it can edit WM5 boot XIP partition) it is possible to replace/add/delete any file in WM5 ROM.
Usage:
Code:
prepare_imgfs.exe
Splits nk.nba into imgfs_raw_data.bin and imgfs_removed_data.bin.
imgfs_raw_data.bin - contains raw IMGFS data
imgfs_removed_data.bin - contains extra data (something like FAT table).
Usage:
prepare_imgfs.exe nk.nba [-nosplit] [-mpx200] [-acer]
Use "-nosplit" for HTC Wizard and Universal ROMs that don't contain extra
blocks of data. In this case imgfs_removed_data.bin would be empty.
make_imgfs.exe
Reverse of prepare_imgfs. Combines imgfs_raw_data.bin and imgfs_removed_data.bin
into nk.nba file. Use -nosplit if it was specified for prepare_imgfs.exe.
Usage:
make_imgfs.exe nk.nba [-nosplit]
The nk.nba file would be used as a template, its contents would be overwritten.
viewimgfs.exe
Dumps the contents of imgfs_raw_data.bin to "dump" subdirectory. Files are
dumped as is, modules as directories. File time and attributes are preserved.
If RecMod.exe is present in the current directory, all modules are
reconstructed as working DLLs/EXEs and placed in the corresponding subdirectory.
Tool creates dump_MemoryMap.txt with address ranges occupied by modules.
Usage:
viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin
RecMod.exe
Reconstructs a module dumped as directory to a working state. Rebuilds
relocations information, and tries to guess section names.
Usage:
RecMod.exe [path to module directory]
BuildImgfs.exe
Reverse of viewimgfs. Reconstructs imgfs_raw_data.bin and imgfs_removed_data.bin
from files in "dump" directory. Overwrites contents of imgfs_raw_data.bin/imgfs_removed_data.bin
files. Does not check for errors or end of free space. Approximate free space
left is displayed when program is finished. In case of error contents of bin
files is undefined.
Usage:
BuildImgfs.exe
It would overwrite imgfs_raw_data.bin/imgfs_removed_data.bin in current directory.
DelFile.exe
Deletes one file or module from imgfs_raw_data.bin. Wildcards are not supported.
Usage:
DelFile.exe filename.ext
Uses imgfs_raw_data.bin from current directory. Does not check for errors.
AddFile.exe
Adds one file to imgfs_raw_data.bin. Would reuse space freed by DelFile.
Usage:
AddFile.exe filename.ext
Uses imgfs_raw_data.bin from current directory. Does not check for errors.
The typical process should be:
prepare_imgfs.exe nk.nba
viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin
...modify "dump" directory as you need...
BuildImgfs.exe
make_imgfs.exe nk.nba
or
prepare_imgfs.exe nk.nba
DelFile.exe filename.ext
AddFile.exe filename.ext
...you may add/delete as many files as you need...
make_imgfs.exe nk.nba
Of cause you'll need a tool to convert NBF<->NBA files. SD-card images can be also used instead of NK.NBA file, but this was not tested!
Troubleshooting.
In case of invalid ROM the tools would crash without saying anything. In this case they may destroy the contents of input files.
Use these tools at your own risk! They may make your device completely unusable! Always make an SD-card backup of your ROM and Extrom!
The worst case I had during tests was complete destroying of DOC partition on my device. I had to flash WM2003 OS, repartition DOC from there and this fixed the device. Of cause this method cannot be used on Wizard or Universal.
I've published these tools so that someone could integrate BA patches into a ROM or play with cooking own ROMs.
edited 12.12.2005. AddFile/BuildImgfs should work on Universal/Wizard ROMS (i.e. roms with empty imgfs_removed_data.bin file).
edited 15.01.2005. Fixed a major bug found by TofClock. Short name of files with filename length 24 chars or longer (like "instmsgrresources.96.dll") was incorrectly generated and in some cases they were inaccessible by OS.
edited 05.02.2005. Added several checks so that viewimgfs.exe does not crash on incorrectly patched ROMs (MPX200). Don't use buildimgfs.exe on such ROMs.
edited 30.03.2006. Added RecMod tool that reconstructs modules dumped as directories to a working DLL. So reusing modules from other ROMs is now much easier. Added updated prepare_imgfs.exe with support of ACER N300 ROM (thanks to Tuatara).
edited 12.07.2006. Added source code of prepare_imgfs/make_imgfs tools, so anyone can add the support of new devices.
edited 25.10.2006. Published the source code on my site. The code is ugly and is not commented at all. Don't ask me how to compile or use it!
I've stopped working on this project. There would be no updates.
Complete source code is available on my site.

mamaich,
can this be done on Alpine device??? Alpine that known as faster Himalaya also should be running WM5.....
thanks

Looks nice
Some questions:
1. AddFile:
Can I add single file like
Code:
AddFile something.exe
or have I use 'modules as directories' [like directories dumped with ViewImgfs]
2. AddFile:
Is it possible to add files into directories not in \Windows? For example: "\Program Files\Something\something.exe"
3. Is it possible to modify the kernel? Can I extract and replace \Windows\fatfsd.dll?
Thanks in advance.

mamaich, would for example replacing the internet explorer exe be enough to get it to render gifs correctly? Or are extra dll needed? Also is it necessary to use the other tool you linked to as it appears your tool can add and delete files itself? thanks
Edit: Forgot to add, thanks for your hard work.

mamaiiiiichhhhh I was waiting those tools gr8 work mate, can you upload the modified rom that you already customized for testing it?

baniaczek said:
1. AddFile:
Can I add single file like
Code:
AddFile something.exe
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You can use both methods, but subdirs can be used only if you are really know what you are doing (i.e. you know all addresses of each section and 100% sure that they don't overlap some other modules and you've edited .VM and .ROM files). In most cases you should add EXE/DLL files as normal files.
Is it possible to add files into directories not in \Windows? For example: "\Program Files\Something\something.exe"
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All files are placed into \windows dir and then moved by coldinit to subdirs according to instructions in initflashfiles.dat. Of cause you can modify that file as you like.
3. Is it possible to modify the kernel? Can I extract and replace \Windows\fatfsd.dll?
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Boot part can be edited with http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33321
ramram
There is no ROM I can release for public testing. I would not integrate my patches into the ROM, I'm working on adopting Wizard's ROM for our devices. But everything is on too early stage, I have to combine registry settings, ROM files, find and patch drivers for ROMs to work, etc. And Wizard's ROM is larger than ours, some files should be removed.

efjay said:
mamaich, would for example replacing the internet explorer exe be enough to get it to render gifs correctly? ...
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I don't have any problems with IE.

Ic
mamaich,
I'll wait you then until you finish the wizard rom adoptation, I'll be glad trying it on the BA if you don't mind, consider my device for development purpose and beta testing if needed.
Concernig the IE, I have the same problems as Efjay mentioned earlier.
Thank you

@mamaich
Thank you for the answer. And thank you for your hard work [sinze Siemens SL45i].

mamaich said:
efjay said:
mamaich, would for example replacing the internet explorer exe be enough to get it to render gifs correctly? ...
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I don't have any problems with IE.
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mamaich, the problem is with viewing gif files. On this site using PIE i cannot see the quote button and other buttons below a post. Even manually opening a gif file on the BA opens PIE with a blank page.

go mamaich!!!
;o)))
buzz

buzz_lightyear said:
go mamaich!!!
;o)))
buzz
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And GooO BuzZ

how about buzz if you can with your know how get a bare minimum rom version of universal not having alot of crap like the various silly tsk files and other pictures and videos that serve as demos on the rom and not do anyting else..im sure alot of us use our own file explorers (resco,tc) so that can be removed aswell.. what do you think...??/

can you use nk.nbf? how can i convert nk.nbf into nk.nba????

zohaer21 said:
can you use nk.nbf? how can i convert nk.nbf into nk.nba????
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you can use this tool xda3nbftool.exe download from ftp for BA or Xda2nbftool.exe for Himalaya.
@Maimach
All the module files are Directory ??? How can I use these for my purpose ? But it Great work Maimach , go on!!!!!!

I tried to use this tool to add two modules and then flash the finished nbf file but i get an error file is corrupt if i use BaUpgradeUt.exe. If i use MaUpgradeUt_noID.exe it seems to initialise but no rom info is shown on the upgrade screen. Continuing the rom upgrade nothing then happens then a message comes up that the upgrade is finished. Soft reset and back to normal. I followed mamaichs instructions and everything seemed to go ok. Any idea why it didnt work for me?

Yeah, go Mamaich, you rock. After the Wizard ROM on the BA, the next step could be a complete ROMkitchen (á lá Wallaby...).

Stupid question, where can I find the NBF<->NBA converter? (Yes, i did search the forums)

ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/UpgradeTools.rar
and this page for info
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_GettingStarted

@efjay
did you use the -sd -sl -so and the -c -u options in xda3nbftool? Thats where i went wrong first time.

Cooking ETEN Romz

Hi
can anybody please help with decomiling ETEN Romz so that we can customise it and tweak it like HTC romz.
reo

Try this attach
Usage:
prepare_imgfs_eten.exe temp.dat
then mamaich viewimgfs

Hi
thanks i have this file, and yes it does work to disassemble rom. but i had a problem reassembling.
i am still testing this, i will fill everyone in.
regards
reo

OK, continue
...modify "dump" directory as you need...
BuildImgfs.exe
make_imgfs_eten.exe temp.dat

hi
thanks, but my problem was actually this part. i should have been more clear. when i done a recompile with build the OS did not come out correct. it seems that it got damamged and when i loaded it to my phone it froze up on boot logo.
is there a limit on the amount of changes u can make in the OS part ? mayb it must not go higher than a certain file size ?
i however have successfully changed the startup logo, and extrom and created a new ROM. only the OS part has been a problem.
regards
reo

How Can I extract the ROM from Eten?

reo
These tools were tested on M500, M600, G500.
If you disassemble temp.dat to dump folder, and then built temp.dat without any changes in the dump folder, the resulting file temp.dat is working?

I tested this, but unfortunately after i reassemble it does not recombile identically. so when i compare there are differences.
however, i have noticed that if you do not have the PPM from itsme repository then you will get 652 files extracted, when you should actually recieve 1117 files
regards
reo

prepare and make imgfs works. when i open reassembled temp.dat again with prepareimgfs - viewimgfs extracts files normally (About 102mb). But comparing with hex editor, first 51,880,508 byte is ok then it changes. After every 513 bytes there is extra 7 bytes in orginal rom. I think Eten made some protection. For example in rom ver.230 bootscreen image (JPG) is located at first lines of rom. But every 512bytes of image there is FFFF FFFF. So i removed FFs and i got bootscreen image
uas, could you give me prepare_imgfs_eten source? i want to see how it works. i am not a programmer but i made a little perl code which adds FFFF every 512bytes of a file. For making bootimages for putting into rom.
Reo i couldn't start bootloader anymore after i made a modification on rom. Could you give me any suggesttions? Forgive my english if there is sth wrong....

All perl scripts for eten roms are in the Russian forum
http://forum.wce.by/viewtopic.php?p=78923#78923
(Registration required)

thanks very much..

can someone make a Eten G500 rom with a bigger page pool ?

UAS,
Thanks a lot for your tools. It works perfectly on my M600 and I am going to write up an tutorial how to customize the rom in detail

jackleung said:
UAS,
Thanks a lot for your tools. It works perfectly on my M600 and I am going to write up an tutorial how to customize the rom in detail
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oh, please do.......i have been eagerly waiting for someone who are able to explain the extraction of eten rom in details, please jackleung.

sfliu said:
oh, please do.......i have been eagerly waiting for someone who are able to explain the extraction of eten rom in details, please jackleung.
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My draft (not finished yet)
http://www5.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=4127717&extra=page=1

jackleung said:
My draft (not finished yet)
http://www5.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=4127717&extra=page=1
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thank you very much for your effort, this really make my daylooking forward to your complete tutorial.

initflashfiles.dat you can get from the windows folder on your device.
It must be in Unicode but without the first two bytes FFFE Unicode sign.
Localized names must be like as:
Directory("\Windows"):-Directory("\x0428\x0440\x0438\x0444\x0442\x044B")

uas said:
initflashfiles.dat you can get from the windows folder on your device.
It must be in Unicode but without the first two bytes FFFE Unicode sign.
Localized names must be like as:
Directory("\Windows"):-Directory("\x0428\x0440\x0438\x0444\x0442\x044B")
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But seem like Eten's PDA doesn't come w/ one. Use initflashfiles.dat from other as template and make one from scratch is quite time consuming and error prone (especially w/ Chinese rom w/ chinese file name and directory). For me, I just manually move the files and directories once. Do a SPB backup and use the backup files for initialization after ROM update.

How to custom build Eten Rom
Let me thanks UAS for the tools first
I put all require programs, and user.txt and default.txt (registry for *** Traditional Chiniese Rom ***) into a signle package. Here http://rapidshare.com/files/30073907/eten_rom_cook_package.zip.html
Steps
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U will find the steps are very similar to cooking Asus P525 here http://www5.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=3788644&extra=page%3D2
***** Section 1: obtain the imgfs_raw_data.bin from the rom *****
1. Download my Rom edit and update package (addfile.exe, buildimgfs.exe .... etc.)
2. In File Explorer, put "%temp%" as address and it should bring you system temp directory probably "C:\Documents and Settings\<yr winodows user id>\Local Settings\Temp", U may want to do some clean up if lots of files there.
3. Run the Eten Rom update program (e.g.: EUU_M600_CHT_R22_101_0230HK_WinXP.exe)
4. No need to connect yr M600. Follow the update instructions step by step and you will eventually see a files: temp.dat (~73mb). Copy the Rom file (Temp.dat) to other folder and extract my package there.
5. create the imgfs_raw_data.bin file by "prepare_imgfs_eten.exe" ONLY
***** Section 2a (Modify Rom content by Add/Remove files) ******
This method is very easy and relative low risk
1. Remove files in the Rom by "Delfile.exe <file name in the rom>"
2. Add files to the Rom by "Addfile.exe <file in yr computer>" (If the program crash, the rom is probably full)
***** Section 2b (Modify Rom content by extract and re-package) *****
More complicate and BuildImgfs.exe take a long time to build a package. But this method ismore flexable and manageable.
1. extract the content by "viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin"
2. add/replace/remove files in the dump directory
3. package the content by back to imgfs_raw_data.bin by "BuildImgfs.exe" (take a shower then come back )
****** Section 3 (optional: Modify the registy content of the Rom file) ******
1. Get the default.hv and user.hv from 2b.1
2. do the following in DOS to convert the registry to readable format :
REM ****************************
SET _FLATRELEASEDIR=.
rgucomp -o default.hv -nologo > wwedefault.txt
rgucomp -o user.hv -nologo > wweuser.txt
REM ****************************
(note: If you are modifing Chinese Rom, rgucomp does not support Chinese Ouput and you need to manually fix the output file (or use mine in the package as yr template)
3. Add "REGEDIT4" in the beginning of the files, leave a blank line atthe end of the file and save the file as UTF-16 or Unicode format. (Ultra-Edit is very good editor for this)
4. Edit the files for registry setting
5. Do the following to replace the registy file w/ yr modification
REM *** Registry ****
Delfile.exe default.hv
Delfile.exe user.hv
attrib -h -s -r *.hv
SET _FLATRELEASEDIR=.
copy /y wwedefault.txt boot.rgu
RGUCOMP -b
copy /y boot.hv default.hv
Addfile.exe default.hv
copy /y wweuser.txt boot.rgu
RGUCOMP -b
copy /y boot.hv user.hv
Addfile.exe user.hv
REM *** Registry ****
******** Section 4 (Optional: Create Folders or copy files from \Windows to other directory)
1. initflashfiles.dat not present in Eten rom, U can create one and put it in the rom. But I can't make my M600 to boot properly w/ this
******* Section 5 Convert imgfs_raw_data.bin temp.dat***************
1. make_imgfs_eten.exe
******* Section 6 Update yr M600 w/ the modified rom***************
1. Copy the temp.dat and RUU.exe (from my package) back to %temp% directory
2. Connect yr M600 and wait for MS Activesync to connect first
3. Run RUU.exe and follow the instruction.

My customized M600 Hong Kong Rom
Don't ask me for M600+ rom since I don't have M600+, and I will not have time to customize build for others. So, take it or leave it (but I might do bug fix and update if there's any). Please feel free to give comment.
*** ROM based on Hong Kong 230 ROM (EUU_M600_CHT_R22_101_0230HK_WinXP.exe) ***
What's get removed from my customized rom:
1. Eten phone firewall (replaced by CALL SMS Blocker)
2. MSN & Msn messenger (replaced by MSN Live and Live Messenger)
3. Eten phone profile manager (Replaced by Pocketmax Phone alarm)
4. Calculator (replaced by Omega 1-Calc)
5. Pocket Excel (Install Softmaker Office if you need a REAL excel program)
6. Pocket Powerpoint
7. Mandarin Voice Command (replaced by Cantonese)
8. Error Reporting and Irda driver
9. Eten backup problem (Replaced by SMS backup Genius and SPB Backup)
10. Quick Link
11. Lots of other junks
What's buildin: (all the tricks I mentioned here: http://www5.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=2505945&extra=page=1)
1. USB Host
2. Eten backup battery patch
3. Eten Skype Setting, and Skype
4. SPB Safe Mode and AltTab
5. AE Button Plus
6. Resco Audio Recoarder
7. Resco File Exploer 5.42
8. MemEmpty
9. Multipad.exe
10. No Plugins Today
11. TCPMP Player
12. Pocket Alarm
13. Resco Photo Viewer and screen capture
14. Task Manager
15. Celedial and CeleTask
16. WM5NewMenu
17. Wisbar Lite
(Not all the apps are registed or some of them registered under my name, you may need to look for the SN yrself)
To Install:
1. Follow instruction 6 on my previous post to load the rom
2. put the exe file on yr PDA and run it to have the needed files in place
Dowload link: http://rapidshare.com/files/30225309/eten.rar.html

[Released Translation TUTORIAL] - HOW to translate ANY ROM

Hi!
After a long time of trying to cook custom roms in greek language I am ready to post a small tutorial on how to translate your Rom to your Language using kitchens with a quick and dirty way .
Attention there is a better way to do so but this is what I Do to make my Greek ROMS
Step 1)
a)Download your language emulator Files from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=38c46aa8-1dd7-426f-a913-4f370a65a582&DisplayLang=en#filelist
(b) extract the files in a new folder.
Slumpolo 's suggestion:
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to extract files from the emulation rom follow this direction:
- Download Tadzio's imgfs excelent tools in: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298327
- Unzip the tools along with the image in any folder.
- Rename the image to A.BIN (to make the next commands easier to type).
- Open a D.O.S. command window and perform these commands:
Code:
> NBSPLIT -emu A.BIN
(it generates two files: A.BIN.EXTRA and A.BIN.PAYLOAD)
> IMGFSFROMNB A.BIN.PAYLOAD IMGFS.BIN
(it generates the file IMGFS.BIN)
> IMGFSTODUMP IMGFS.BINAnd that's all. Files are dumped in /Dump directory
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(c) Rename ALL the 4xx files to 409 (e.g. 0408.mui -> 0.409.mui) Apply this to all files and folders (an eyasier way to do that is to search from windows for all *408* files and then rename them)
Slumpolo's suggestion
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For step 1c) during the translation of italian rom for the mui files that resides in directory I edited also a file (simply with Supered) that has a line that pointed to the 0410 files (ea. italian) and changed this to 409.
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Step 2)
Find your BASE ROM.
Step 3)
Download your Kitchen. I prefered Anichillus kitchen due to the fact that supports ROM dumping in an easy way
Step 4)
Dump ROM ( If you use Anichullus Kitchen , follow the manual but Stop BEFORE using Bepe's Package TOOL !
Step 5)
Go to DUMP folder ,(eg C:\core\extract\dump) and paste ALL the language files you have renamed from step 1c . ATTENTION you have to copy and paste ALL files from your language folder AFTER you have renamed them to 409 . REPLACE duplicate files
Step 6)
Continue with kitchen steps . For instance if you were to use Bepe's Package TOOL , go on and build the packages.
Step 7)
Edit Initflashes.dat file . Information on how to do that are in every cooking tutorial. In Intflashes.dat file you will have to translate all the links and directories according to your language files. CAUTION if you make mistakes in translation your WM6 will be crappy and programs may not start
->In order to make a good translation check your original rom, or try the WM6 emulator wth your language files and check the directory names (eg
folder Programs in Greek have to be Προγράμματα)
Step 8)
Save Initflashes.dat in unicode and remove first two bytes with a hex editor
Step 9)
Choose your OEM packages.
For GREEK USERS : If you need a greek software keyboard like the original one I have made an OEM package that allows you to do so
Slumpolo's suggestion
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For step 9) / 10) about keyboard, you must add with a oem package also:
- dictionary in your language
- settings for your language
- t9 dictionary for your language
- for keyboard layout make this registry mod:
Code:
Registry Editor:
HKCU >> ControlPanel >> Keybd
Create a string "Locale" with "0410" vale. Everything without "Where 0410 is your country value.
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Step 10)
build your rom according to your kitchen manual
I hope this helps
Good luck with your tries

I have used the same method for the italian version but you must translate also some parts of .hv files and .rgu or you must pay more attention during the translation of initflashfiles.dat because not all links and directories can be translated without .hv and .rgu editing.
My suggestion? Edit only initflashfiles.dat
Some add for your excellent tutorial:
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For step 1b) to extract files from the emulation rom follow this direction:
- Download Tadzio's imgfs excelent tools in: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298327
- Unzip the tools along with the image in any folder.
- Rename the image to A.BIN (to make the next commands easier to type).
- Open a D.O.S. command window and perform these commands:
Code:
> NBSPLIT -emu A.BIN
(it generates two files: A.BIN.EXTRA and A.BIN.PAYLOAD)
> IMGFSFROMNB A.BIN.PAYLOAD IMGFS.BIN
(it generates the file IMGFS.BIN)
> IMGFSTODUMP IMGFS.BIN
And that's all. Files are dumped in /Dump directory
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For step 1c) during the translation of italian rom for the mui files that resides in directory I edited also a file (simply with Supered) that has a line that pointed to the 0410 files (ea. italian) and changed this to 409.
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For step 9) / 10) about keyboard, you must add with a oem package also:
- dictionary in your language
- settings for your language
- t9 dictionary for your language
- for keyboard layout make this registry mod:
Code:
Registry Editor:
HKCU >> ControlPanel >> Keybd
Create a string "Locale" with "0410" vale. Everything without "
Where 0410 is your country value.
Next days I'll try to release an
Ciao

At last
Very good..now i can direct all people who ask this question here.
Great initiative

Thanks
Slumpolo
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Tna said:
Thanks
slumpolo can you post info about the which parts of hv files you edit?
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I'll post everything next week. All my files are in office
Ciao

btw. as far as i know only certain wm6 builds can be translated using EMU mui files. i dont remember build no's.

Why is that ? What are the restrictions?

does it work for Universal to ?

thats what i wrote above, as far as i know(consulted with bepe) 17913 build its not supported(latest uni) it must be build ???? i remember there is 4 in build no. cannot fint irc log with that conv. with bepe

Hi and thanks for your tutorial. I try to go a different way and want to port over a hermes mui cab to get german wm6. i have some trouble of getting it done.
- the file explorer draws no softkeybar, so it is not usable. does anyone know what files i need therefore?
- the free space when installing a cab isn't displayed correctly
what have i done?
- i took the cab from asukal and removed hermes specific things
- afterwards i copy the files from the emulator image to get newest versions of the files.
if somebody want to test it - here you go:
http://www.gsm-multifund.de/holg/Making_German_Wizard.cab
i would appreciate every help.
best greetings
holg

answer from midget about builds that can be translated:
Code:
the changes from 17740-5 are not language related so the mui's work for all of them

i tried a newer rom and also got no luck with the file explorer. does anybody know what file is responsible for translating the file explorer?

No i don't... since file explorer is the least used program i didn't really care about it ...
so sorry but i can't help in that ... why don't you leave it as it is ?

i think filesys.exe.0409.mui

I think that he has found the file. The problem is about the softkey .
Try using reshack tool (it can be found in most kitchens) and open the mui file. search for the softkey
But yet I am not sure ...

yeah thanks for the suggestions
i personally like the build in filexplorer, cause it is fast and has softkey control, it's good if you just browse and open a file.
filesys.exe.0407.mui is already inserted in windows directory, so i will test with reshack,but at the moment i am a little busy.

Doubt about Files
Hi people
About the translation... i have one question.
After doing the "IMGFSTODUMP IMGFS.BIN" command, and all files are in the Dump Directory... besides the files with 4xx names, there are also some folders with 4xx names... and inside those folders are some files also with 4xx names.
Do i have to rename the folders and the files inside those folders, or just the files... or just the folders.
And one thing more... for example the folder "bbcbres.dll.0816.mui" inside these folder, one of the files called "imageinfo.txt".. inside this txt there's something written on the first line : " Module name: bbcbres.dll.0816.mui" if i have to change the name of the file inside the folder called "bbcbres.dll.0816.mui".... do i have to change this line also inside the txt ???
Thanks

how about the hardware keyboard? because I am on a German MDA Vario, Wizard of course, since we are using QWERTZ instead of QWERTY?
Will this be fixed automatically as well?
Cheers.

PauloBarreiros said:
Hi people
About the translation... i have one question.
After doing the "IMGFSTODUMP IMGFS.BIN" command, and all files are in the Dump Directory... besides the files with 4xx names, there are also some folders with 4xx names... and inside those folders are some files also with 4xx names.
Do i have to rename the folders and the files inside those folders, or just the files... or just the folders.
And one thing more... for example the folder "bbcbres.dll.0816.mui" inside these folder, one of the files called "imageinfo.txt".. inside this txt there's something written on the first line : " Module name: bbcbres.dll.0816.mui" if i have to change the name of the file inside the folder called "bbcbres.dll.0816.mui".... do i have to change this line also inside the txt ???
Thanks
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You have to change all the *0816*. There is no need to change the folders al long as you rename the *.816* files that are included in those folders. There is no need to change the imageinfo since your are not going to replace the original one.
After renaming All the files (including the language files inside the folders) then you shoud copy only THESE files to your dumped ROM .

4irm said:
how about the hardware keyboard? because I am on a German MDA Vario, Wizard of course, since we are using QWERTZ instead of QWERTY?
Will this be fixed automatically as well?
Cheers.
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no ... look for hades language pack to fix that, too

[UTIL][24MAY10]PreKitchen Tool (Sort, Clean, Merge and create folders)

(Formerly "Dump Sorter" and "XipDumpSort")
New and Improved - Much more functionality than the old one!
I'm trying to make this a general cleaning\sorting\worker app for processing dumped folders. If you'd like a feature added, please let me know.
What is it?
This is a simple program designed to take the hard work out of rearranging, cleaning and merging dumped ROMs with Kitchens.
What can it do?
Clean - Removed all files with the same name as their directories (This is very useful when converting files to modules)
Sort - Files and Folders can be sorted by:
Ervius Kitchen's folder format
osKitchen's folder format
By comparing to a donor folder (should work with any kitchen)
Unsort from:
Ervius Kitchen's folder format
osKitchen's folder format
Merge missing file and folders from a donor directory (useful when the dump is missing files\folders) (SVN Directories are ignored ('.svn' and '_svn'))
How to install
Click the 'Install' button at http://vidmes.com/dumpsorter/publish.htm
(In order to use the 'launch' link, you need to be using IE)
(Alternatively, just use the zip below)
Notes
Merging is done last, so if the donor directory is 'dirty', this 'dirt' will be copied across
This requires .NET 3.5
Also attached is the source code (for anybody interested) - the project was built using Visual Studio 2010, so it may not open in older versions of VS
Known Issues
Things to do
Get a logo\icon
Ability to pull data from archives (eg zip, rar and 7 zip)
Changelog
Version numbers: <installer version> (<executable version>)
* 0.3.0.3 (0.3.3796.19478)
Fixed: Settings in ComboBoxes would not save (e.g. language, resolution, etc)
WARNING: Upgrading to 0.3.0.3 will wipe any of your current settings
* 0.3.0.2 (0.3.3789.38088)
Fixed: Bug where the 'Browse' button for selecting the donor folder to clone didn't do anything
* 0.3.0.1 (0.3.3734.42067)
Added: Support for OndraStar's osKitchen (sorting, unsorting, creating blank folders)
* 0.3.0.0 (0.3.3733.25038)
Added: Ability to unsort from Ervius format
Added: Ability to only sort DPI\RES\LANG that you actually want
* 0.2.0.1 (0.2.3518.38275)
Added: Ability to invert log
Added: Update log on the fly (instead of at the end)
Fixed: Progress bar go to 100% when complete (or reset afterwards)
* 0.2.0.0 (0.2.3516.36999)
Added: Ability to create a default folder layout for Ervius SYS
* 0.2.3516.24314
Added: About box
Fixed: Merger now ignores SVN directories ('.svn' and '_svn')
* 0.2.3516.23053
Added: Cleaner (remove files with same name as directory)
Added: Sorter for Ervius SYS format
Added: Merger (file and folder)
Fixed: Sorter now removes 'unsorted' directory if it is empty
* 1.0.3509.31117
Fixed: Browse buttons now re-enable after sorting is complete
* 1.0.3497.39310
Initial release

thanx Mr Moderator
its very usefull

WOW!! This is an awesome tool. I'm definitely gonna be giving it a try. Thanks
EDIT: Works perfect

This thing is awesome. It's perfect for organizing SYS folders for any kitchen based on ervius's visual kitchen.

Hello,
Thanks for this tool, it's really nice!!!
Just small thing added to your code :
Code:
void bgwDoSorting_ProgressChanged(object sender, ProgressChangedEventArgs e)
{
txtLog.Text = (string)e.UserState;
pgbrStatus.Value = (e.ProgressPercentage > 100) ? 100 : e.ProgressPercentage;
}
and :
Code:
//old : bgwDoSorting.ReportProgress(workDone * 100 / workTotal);
bgwDoSorting.ReportProgress(workDone * 100 / workTotal, result);
I also reverse the log to have latest lines on top (log+newline instead of newline+log)
Thanks for the great job!!

very nice, thanks for sharing!

DarkAngelFR said:
Hello,
Thanks for this tool, it's really nice!!!
Just small thing added to your code :
Code:
void bgwDoSorting_ProgressChanged(object sender, ProgressChangedEventArgs e)
{
txtLog.Text = (string)e.UserState;
pgbrStatus.Value = (e.ProgressPercentage > 100) ? 100 : e.ProgressPercentage;
}
and :
Code:
//old : bgwDoSorting.ReportProgress(workDone * 100 / workTotal);
bgwDoSorting.ReportProgress(workDone * 100 / workTotal, result);
I also reverse the log to have latest lines on top (log+newline instead of newline+log)
Thanks for the great job!!
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I was considering that, but I think you'll find it will run a bit slower (due to having to constantly update the log box). Then again, if you have a dual processor machine (and who doesn't?), you probably won't notice a difference.

Any chance someone would also be interested in writing a batch file or simple program to delete duplicate files inside of a folder? ie: if there happened to be files inside of the module folder as well as the actual module files. So for example "tapres.dll" module folder for some reason has "tapres.dll" file inside. Would need to got hrough whole SYS though.

I am testing it now....

Pretty cool set of resources...thanks
Point of Sale.

jmckeejr said:
Any chance someone would also be interested in writing a batch file or simple program to delete duplicate files inside of a folder? ie: if there happened to be files inside of the module folder as well as the actual module files. So for example "tapres.dll" module folder for some reason has "tapres.dll" file inside. Would need to got hrough whole SYS though.
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Sure
Maybe I can change my sorter into a cleaner as well...
Any other 'common tasks' I should include?
Perhaps a tool to merge missing folders into the sorted folder? (eg if the new SYS or OEM is missing stuff from the old one)

TehPenguin said:
...Any other 'common tasks' I should include?...
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Good ideas...
Maybe I add one : default template folder, for example specify DPI, RESV/H and Lang code(s) then go should be usefull when adding a new language to an existing kitchen who don't have the full folder structure yet for the new language
If you need help do not hesitate!
PS: about performance, as you said everyone have dualcore computers at least so backgroundworker + log refresh is not slowing the process, and if it is it's not really visible (I'm not working on 1000000 files for 1000 languages so...)

I've rebuilt the backend to be more 'flexible' (ie custom workers and sorters).
I will build the cleaner and the extra sorter some time soon and have it posted up - don't expect anything too soon though...
Attached is the updated source code
(You should be able to tweak the .sln file to work in Visual Studio 2008)

Very good application but I can not use it, can you set it to work with .NET 2 ?

sIiiS said:
Very good application but I can not use it, can you set it to work with .NET 2 ?
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I suppose....
Although why not install .NET 3.5?

TehPenguin said:
I suppose....
Although why not install .NET 3.5?
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Because .Net3.5 has big size for me and members like me to download and install and if I install it, can I remove my .NET2 and .NET1 or need them too for other programs?
Now I have .NET1,2,3 but not .NET3.5

.Net 3.5 include 2.0 but you don't need to remove 2.0 before installing 3.5...
If you use windows update it will be big but not as big as if you download the full package from microsoft (it will just take kind of missing parts)
I like the way microsoft made all this framework, you can setup 3.5 without any problem to your existing 2.0 (or 1.1) applications.....more and more programs are using it so it's not a time loosing install for me..

New version released!
Dump Sorter now has all of the features requested.
From the changelog:
* 0.2.3516.24314
Added: About box
Fixed: Merger now ignores SVN directories ('.svn' and '_svn')
* 0.2.3516.23053
Added: Cleaner (remove files with same name as directory)
Added: Sorter for Ervius SYS format
Added: Merger (file and folder)
Fixed: Sorter now removes 'unsorted' directory if it is empty

Nice i saw your announcement in the release and came to see it... downloading and testing in the next release i seton the kitchen... maybe the tutorials will be useless ... Thanks a lot man!!!

hey there
Thanks for this update, will test today...
Missing screenshots on 1st post lol
what about using ClickOnce so we can have auto updates of the program? If you need help hosting I may help.... I love programs I like to be auto updated and it's really a small thing to do with VS (never tested with 2010)
Keep the good work, looks like we are coming to a complete "pre-kitchen tool"....

[PC][TOOL] Manila Source Kitchen - in development

UPDATE: For example of dump, go to Post #3!
Thanks to Co0kieMonster, Chainfire and other people I use their tools (LuaConv, LuaC, LuaDec, CFC, Mode9Decode and some other).
Hello,
[OT]
I am planning on totally remaking Manila into something totally different.
[/OT]
Anyway, back to the topic.
I decided to use Manila, because it has builtin OpenGLES animations that can be decoded to XML, also it uses LUA scripts which are really easy to write, plus manila provides me access to all what I need - audio library, messaging, ...
But this requires A LOT of effort. That's why I decided to create something like Manila kitchen, that would build whole manila from source .lua, .png, .mode9 and .xml files and all the rest I just forgot, to the asd123qwer_manila files.
Advantage of this is, that when some lua script has does require something like messaging\messaging.luac, it really is there, so you don't have to via manilahash.exe search for that file, disassemble, edit etc. Kitchen will do all of this itself
As of now, I have done part, which will grab folder filled with those _manila files, disassemble the lua files, it can delete unneeded langs in xml (afterall, all will be deleted for my purpose), those disassembled .lua files renames by the list (thanks to Co0kieMonster and others who helped him to fill it) it has, creates virtual original file structure. And from this structure, it again rebuilds into output directory. (And yes, it takes that base is \windows\htc, it just seemed useless to have there, since all scripts have that base name)
Example:
from:
C:\ManilaSourceKitchen\Dump\08c9c9cc_manila
C:\ManilaSourceKitchen\Dump\575c2a6d_manila
happens
C:\ManilaSourceKitchen\Source\scripts\activesyncdetect.luac
C:\ManilaSourceKitchen\Source\scripts\audio\music_property.luac
etc.
(Testing and developing is on TF3D 2.1, but will be Sense 2.1/2.5 compatible too.)
Current progress
-- LUA:
- Disassemble
- Move to Source folder with propriate name
- Compile back to _manila file
-- XML:
- Delete languages you don't want
- Move to Source folder with propriate name
- Compile (copy) back to _manila file
-- MODE9:
- Decompile from binary to XML
- Move to Source folder with propriate name
- Compile back to _manila file
-- QTC:
- Revert to PNG from QTC
- Move to Source folder with propriate name
- Compile back to _manila file
-- Kitchen:
- UI
Who's interested?
PS: The "new" Manila, simple picture (MSPaint, mouse, 2 minutes):

Sounds very interesting. It will be great to see what you come up with.

I've been working another hour and half and I made another progress. Now is being decmopiled what can be:
LUA -> luac source code
MODE9 -> XML (editable view of binary mode9)
QTC -> PNG
proper file naming from names.txt -- still needs updating. For TF3D there is about 160 files without name. But with this it is easy to find out what is missing, because when some scripts asks for \Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\someimage.qtc, I can easily check, if that file is there. If not, I simply check it's hash and then find propriate file, add it to names.txt and voila .
To show you how does it look atm, I enclose ZIPped TF3D dump from my ROM.
All files in Sand\*_manila are those without proper records in names.txt which has to be discovered their original name.

Hello all,
Am using this opportunity to introduce myself to the community.My name is Calvin and I,m the new kid on the bloc hoping to find my way around your community to meet some nice and interesting people with fresh ideas.Hope we find a common path to tread.
Calvin
web design,web development, cms websites, Joomla Development, cms based websites, website design and development

Sounds like an interesting project, I know the manila/sense guys in the TouchFLO/Manila/SenseUI social group are keen to move on from the Manila Command Line Kitchen (excellent though it is).
Shall look forward to seeing what comes of this.
Welcome aboard Calvin123.

The "Decompiling" part is a bit of problem, because lua decompiler isn't 100% accurate, so recompile "what you just dumped" doesn't work on all files. Images yes, XML yes, mode9 yes, not not lua scripts.
Anyway, those remaining _manila files are now being bruteforced. Couldn't find link to them in require("somescript"), nor mode9 files . It goes quite fast, hope to get results till 2 hours from now (counting max 30 filename length + .luac name). Bruteforce to find original filenames will be enclosed too, IMHO best way to find original filename, if you can't find it manually by checking dependencies in mode9 and luac