Omnia Hacks / Tips / Tricks

[Adrynalyne]

Its not there. These entries are created with \Windows\soundtester.exe is used. However, soundtester seems to have problems with saving settings in the registry created by soundtester with the i910. I believe there is a trick to open a regeditor and run soundtest.exe, but I find the settings complicated, so used the hack.

[hop2000]

Originally Posted by Adrynalyne

Its not there. These entries are created with \Windows\soundtester.exe is used. However, soundtester seems to have problems with saving settings in the registry created by soundtester with the i910. I believe there is a trick to open a regeditor and run soundtest.exe, but I find the settings complicated, so used the hack.

I'll give it a try over the weekend and report my thoughts on improvement in sound on the device.

[syrguy1969]

Some apps have issues with the screen rotation, like when people don't want S2U2 to rotate:

Features of RotationService:
Configurable list of plugins to show on homescreen in portrait/landscape modes
Ability to kill processes when switching to portrait/landscape
Two modes of controling Omnia's autorotate funcion (using accelerometer):
RotationService automatically enables autorotate feature only for applications on whitelist (all others have autorotate disabled)
RotationService automatically disables autorotate feature for applications on blacklist (all others have autorotate enabled)
Support for irritating Manila's behaviour of auto screen rotation to portrait (there are still some issues but I think the best way to resolve them is to modify Manila not to rotate the screen) /NOTE: when both are defined in config file then only whitelist feature works/
Fixed angles for chosen applications
Changlog:

1.2.2:
- some small fixes
- support for AppToDate

1.2.1:
- processes/exec names are now case-insensitive;
- changing plugins on today screen application now disables all of them and later enables only chosen ones (before it was disabling only plugins defined in config file in opposite section)

1.2.0:
- fix for NullReferenceException error when using wkTask

1.1.0:
- ability to define processes which will have fixed angle defined in config file (and disabled auto rotation). Check the config file how to define them (it's very simple).


Everything is configured by config.xml file which is has comments with descriptions of each section.
NOTE: Be sure not to make mistake in config file as the config reader will crash the application if it is inproper (to be fixed in the future).

To exit application just run it from Programs Menu - small Control Panel for Rotation Service will appear.
To reread the config file you need to choose Reload from Rotation Service Control Panel.

The attachment to this post contains version 1.2.2.
It automaticaly installs and put a shortcut to StartUp and Programs menus.
After installation you need to edit config.xml file in application directory.

As always - all sugestions and bugs reporting are welcome .

HOW TO CHECK EXECUTABLE NAME FOR APPLICATION:
- Download FdcTaskmanager from this site: http://www.dotfred.net/TaskMgr.htm
- Install it
- Launch
- You will see lists of processes running on your Omnia
- Choose the record which you think can be the program you are looking for
- Choose Activate from Context Menu
- If the program's window appear you know the process name

[hop2000]

Originally Posted by Adrynalyne

Its not there. These entries are created with \Windows\soundtester.exe is used. However, soundtester seems to have problems with saving settings in the registry created by soundtester with the i910. I believe there is a trick to open a regeditor and run soundtest.exe, but I find the settings complicated, so used the hack.

What are your thought about this hack? I've it on my phone for about a week now and don't really notice a huge difference (if any).

[Adrynalyne]

SQ is cleaner now, than it was before. As for the volumes....I can't tell if it worked, or I got used to the Omnia being quiet

[echew]

Originally Posted by Adrynalyne

Did you put the file in the correct profile?

Not sure if anyone pointed this out, but the 'sync.ico' needs to go into the windows directory of the device, not the PC. WMDC will transfer the file automaticly upon syncing to the PC. This is done when the profile/partnership is established. If you already have one, then copy the sync.ico to the profile directory as instructed before AS WELL as the Windows directory of the device.

Here is a good reference point that was for the i730, but it’s no different for the Omnia or any other WinMO device

[syrguy1969]

echew....thanks for adding to the disscussion and welcome to the community!!! Hope you enjoy being part of the family!!!

[Adrynalyne]

Thanks, it was ponted out, but it was also pointed out that it does not always work.

To date, that method still does not work for me.

[echew]

Originally Posted by syrguy1969

echew....thanks for adding to the disscussion and welcome to the community!!! Hope you enjoy being part of the family!!!

Thanks, I remember seeing this issue when I had my 730 back in the day and just thought I would bring it here...

[echew]

Originally Posted by Adrynalyne

Thanks, it was ponted out, but it was also pointed out that it does not always work.

To date, that method still does not work for me.

Its worked for me everytime. Have you tried hard resetting the phone and copying the sync.ico? Then creating a partnership?