Internet Tab and Opera 10 Beta 2u...??

[Jsunn]

This is what my .xml file currently reads:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
  <BrowserExe>\ProgramFiles\OperaMobile10\Opera10-armv4i.exe</BrowserExe>
  <IncludeUserFavorites>False</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"  
    SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
    Text="Launch Browser"
    NavigateUrl="http://www.google.com"
    UrlText="Google"
    Width="480"
    Height="215" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="XDTalk"
      NavigateUrl="http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="USAA"
      NavigateUrl="http://www.usaa.com"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="CNN"
      NavigateUrl="http://tmobile.cnn.mlogic.mobi"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="eBay"
      NavigateUrl="http://m.ebay.com"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
   </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>

[leepriestenator]

Here's what you need to do.

1) Goto your \Windows folder
2) Locate a file by name 27c65cbd_manila and copy it to your Storage Card
3) Copy that same file again to your PC
4) Open the file in any text editor (works with notepad) on your PC.

It should look something like this

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>  
  <IncludeUserFavorites>True</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    SelectedImagePath=""
    Width="0"
    Height="20" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="Opera"
      Executable="\windows\OperaL.exe"
      ImagePath="\windows\startopera_sm.png" />
    <Link
      Text="Internet Explorer"
      Executable="\windows\iexplore.exe"
      ImagePath="\windows\startie_sm.png" />
    <Link
      Text="Facebook"
      Executable="\windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet\Facebook.lnk"
      ImagePath="\windows\startface_sm.png" />
    <Link
      Text="Bing"
      Executable="\windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet\Bing.lnk"
      ImagePath="\windows\startBing_sm.png" />
  </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>

5) Change what you see UNDERLINED to the path of your installation of Opera Mobile 10.
6) Copy the edited file back into your Windows folder. I would recommend turning off the Sense UI (Settings --> Today) before copying the file to your \Windows folder.
7) Soft Reset the device.


Keep the original copy of the file that you copied to your Storage Card as a backup just in case it doesn't work the way it's supposed to.

FAQ
Q. Why can't I edit this file on my PPC itself?
A. Well you can, but it won't work, atleast as far as the regular Notes program is concerned. The file has some additional characters (null I suppose) that need to be saved intact which won't happen if you use the Notes program on your PPC.

Q. I copied the file to my PC but can't see the file anywhere.
A. The file has "Read Only" and "System" file attributes. You either have to allow your Windows to Show Hidden and System files, or you need to remove the "System" file attribute from the file before copying it to your PC.

Q. This is too damn hard. Can you do it for me?
A. Sure, attach a copy of the original file here and i'll edit it for you.



If it works for you, then please don't forget to hit the Thanks button

[Jsunn]

I located the file that you specified...

The Only Code that was in the file was:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>  
  <IncludeUserFavorites>True</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"
    SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
    Width="480"
    Height="215" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="YouTube"
      Executable="\windows\youtube.exe"
      ImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\youtube.qtc" />
  </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>

[Jsunn]

Additionally, I cannot edit the file and then place it back into the Windows Folder on the ppc.

Ist says I do not have permission on this device???


Thanks,
J

[leepriestenator]

1. Can you post a screen shot of your existing Internet tab as it is?
2. You will need to use a program like Resco Explorer or Total Commander to copy the file back into the \Windows folder.

[leepriestenator]

I also noticed in your code (your XML file) that your path reads as

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
  <BrowserExe>\ProgramFiles\OperaMobile10\Opera10-armv4i.exe</BrowserExe>

It should be Opera Mobile 10 instead of OperaMobile10. You forgot the spaces which is why you are getting the "Cannot find file" error. Check the path again properly.

[Jsunn]

I don't know how to take a screen shot of the Internet Tab.

It does behave exactly like the xml file is configured:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
  <BrowserExe>\Windws\OperaL.exe</BrowserExe>
  <IncludeUserFavorites>False</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"  
    SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
    Text="Launch Browser"
    NavigateUrl="http://www.google.com"
    UrlText="Google"
    Width="480"
    Height="215" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="XDTalk"
      NavigateUrl="http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="USAA"
      NavigateUrl="http://www.usaa.com"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="CNN"
      NavigateUrl="http://tmobile.cnn.mlogic.mobi"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="eBay"
      NavigateUrl="http://m.ebay.com"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
   </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>

[Jsunn]

Originally Posted by leepriestenator

I also noticed in your code (your XML file) that your path reads as

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
  <BrowserExe>\ProgramFiles\OperaMobile10\Opera10-armv4i.exe</BrowserExe>

It should be Opera Mobile 10 instead of OperaMobile10. You forgot the spaces which is why you are getting the "Cannot find file" error. Check the path again properly.

I would like to say that the solution was much more complex, it wasn't! That fixed it!

The Internet tab loads Opera 10 now!

Didn't have to change anything else!

[jit]

Do you still get an error message when clicking on bookmarks or the globe?

I get file/localhost/home could not be found

[Jsunn]

I do not get any types of errors.

It works perfectly

Here is my xml file in
\Aplication Data\Manila

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<InternetPortal>
  <BrowserExe>\Program Files\Opera Mobile 10\Opera10-armv4i.exe</BrowserExe>
  <IncludeUserFavorites>False</IncludeUserFavorites>
  <Banner
    DefaultImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner.qtc"  
    SelectedImagePath="\Windows\HTC\Assets\Images\InternetPortal\banner_selected.qtc"
    Text="Launch Browser"
    NavigateUrl="http://www.google.com"
    UrlText="Google"
    Width="480"
    Height="215" />
  <OperatorLinks>
    <Link
      Text="XDTalk"
      NavigateUrl="http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="USAA"
      NavigateUrl="http://www.usaa.com"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="CNN"
      NavigateUrl="http://tmobile.cnn.mlogic.mobi"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
    <Link
      Text="eBay"
      NavigateUrl="http://m.ebay.com"
      ImagePath="\Windows\_Bookmark_icon.qtc" />
   </OperatorLinks>
</InternetPortal>