make your programs load at least 30% faster
 

check out this thread

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=481880

i did this to a bunch of programs, from image editors to tomtom, and even the camera on our phone loads quicker because of it. it basically decompresses exe's and recompresses them.

it really made a difference. i dunno if its been talked about here, i've never seen it so i figured i'd let some people know. you just copy the exe's to a folder, run a program, and drop them back in. it won't make the programs run faster, but it decreases their load time significantly.

there's a list on xda that is being updated apparently, but i'll start one here too. I ran a backup with sprite, and the backup came out fine. i haven't restored it yet, but i'm recompressing the original exe's with the 1.1 version. the 1.1 version disables icon compression, which should fix the sprite problem if it exists.. i'll let you know what happens when i restore.

(on a side note, i took the compressed exe of tomtom from the 1.0 version out of a sprite backup, and it runs fine.)

as of now, i've compressed and had good results with:

cfinstasller (pocket express, the other exe's aren't able to be compressed)
camera
explorer.exe (resco file explorer)
googlemaps
htcalbum
irisbrowser
kinoma
musicid
opera9
pbox_dl (pencil box)
photogenics
pocketartist
pocketgravity
powersms
rcapture (from resco photo viewer pro)
rpicviewpro (resco photo viewer pro)
resco internet radio
s2p
s2pchr
s2u2
s2v
skyfire
tomtom7
albumsearcher
bcr.exe
onenotemobile
ppt.exe
pword
pxl
sgstartup
voicecmd
youtube

here's a list of exe's that should not, or can't be compressed for various reasons. .net files aren't supported.

manila.exe
cprog.exe
thumbCal.exe
calculator.exe
wt5jetpr.exe
AdvancedConfig
GNAgent.exe
TaskFacade
task manager v3.1
coreplayer
htorch
pocket twit
billiard master 3
omniapiano
comic reader
apptodate
livesearch
mobilecalculator

if anyone has a problem with any exe, pm me and i'll put it here.
i'll be working on more after i recompress them with the new version. i recommend keeping a copy if your original exe's on your computer just to be safe, in case something goes wrong you'll at least be able to fix it without a hassle. don't try dll's, it won't make any difference in speed, and can/will cause problems.

also, another thing i noticed with the 1.0 bat file, is that since the icons were compressed, thumbnail icons didn't seem to be working in programs like resco explorer. 1.1 fixed that.

1.1 is an updated version just posted on xda to fix the problems with sprite

Re: make your programs load at least 30% faster
 

Good looking out man, so the compression of the exes, can it be done before cooking a ROM to improve overall speed, or do you think most chefs already incorporate this method...

Thanks!

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the thing is, each exe that you compress has to be tested. i don't recommend doing it to windows exe's, but i did it to htc's stuff, like the album and camera exe's, and they open much quicker. i also did it to tomtom, a bunch of graphics programs, and things like that, and load times have improved a great deal. even opera opens faster now. and also, file size is significantly smaller.

i pretty much just opened my programs folder through activesync and compressed a bunch of exe's, dropped them back in their respective folders, and tried them out. they all worked, but manila.exe doesn't seem to like it, neither does the calculator. the xda thread has more info on this.

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can the cab be posted on here? dont remember my xda user lol. alredy on 44th try before lock out. lol.. laying in bed alredy ....wannana try it before i put phone down lol.

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I'd be interested in the answer to that to.
Seems like it could be tested then cooked in since doing this will start eating up memory by overwiting programs already in ROM.
I'm no place near running out but coming phone a limited phone I still keep an eye on ways to save phone storage.

I'm going to give this a try tomorrow.

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thats it.. just read the readme inside, it explains everything. its very easy.

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Talk about an oldie but goodie! Back in the 6700 days, this app allowed us to squeeze more into a phone with very limited memory, while increasing performance!

This also works for MSVC, but i think you can only do the exe. I think that compressing the dlls, causes issues.

Good Find!

-s

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This program is just amazing.

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OP before this thread gets huge, could you start listing in post #1 what can be squeezed (tested) and what can't. this is a great find and thanks for sharing.

EDIT: lol, is see that they have a list over at XDA, but I still think you should start keeping a list here.

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Also, if you test a program that isn't on the list, please report the name of the exe file and if it worked or not.

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Great find, thanks for posting. Question though, i read over on the other forum that sprite backup wont work with compressed exe's. If somebody tries this (backing up with sprite after doing this) can you please post results? Im going to try it myself so ill post results if no one else will.
dschoenike

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Yeah, no crap. I remember using this on my 6700 as well. It worked well.

It does work for MSVC, but you're right, you can only compress the EXE as compressing the DLL's causes problems (at least it did on the 6700).

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that file is corrupt pleaze repost

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Here you go.

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Since this appears to work for other devices (not just the TP), I'm gonna move this to the Software Forum for increased viewing pleasure.

late,
Coz

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this is awesome, i'll mess with it shortly!

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Here's my so far list (all work):

AdobeReaderLE.exe
Aebuttonplus.exe
Aebuttonplussetup.exe
Camera.exe
GoogleMaps.exe
HTCAlbum.exe
iContact.exe
Labyrinth.exe
LongPressEndKeyApp.exe
MP3Trimmer.exe
Opera9.exe
OperaL.exe
Que.exe (Garmin XT)
QuickGPS.exe
RSSHub.exe
Skyfire.exe
StreamingPlayer.exe
YouTube.exe

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my question is this, do you only need to do this once per exe? or does the compress/decompress need to be repeated again later? like if i flash a new rom can i just copy over the 'altered' exe's i've already done? does it work like that?

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Yes, just once and keep the compressed/altered exe's for the next time you flash. I wouldn't bother keeping stuff like google maps that gets updated constantly.

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I tried ifonz 1 and 2. Neither worked for me.

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Makes sense, the instructions on XDA recommend not using this on today plugins like TF3D.

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Now before I screw anything up, how do I run the RUN.BAT file after moving the .exe into the original folder? When I click on that file it tells me there are no applications associated with "RUN"

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you're doing it on your pc, right? you just put exe's from your phone into the 1_original folder, click on run, and it should run automatically.

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No, I figured you do this all on your phone but now I will do it from my mac (if that is possible.

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I tried it with a mac and the run program doesn't work, not sure which application I need to get it to work but it won't :(

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lol, a windows emulator :)

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If you can teach, I can learn :) (hopefully).

I don't know much about macs since this is my dads computer. Does a windows emulator cost money or are they freeware? And do you know of one that I can use that works great?

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i honestly have no idea. the only thing mac that i've ever owned is an ipod. i would assume that they aren't free, but i'm really not qualified to give any sort of information on the matter.

i've dated chicks who had macs, and i had a hard time checking my email. i hate college (graphic design major), because almost every classroom has nothing but macs. i have to carry my laptop with me to every class so i can use windows. i've actually gone as far as remote accessing my computer at home through my phone and editing pictures and whatnot for assignments.

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lol WOW! I'm not a big mac fan myself, I just have no choice right now :(

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I only know of 2 options, VMWare Fusion and Parallels. Both cost money.

Edit: found a freebee: http://www.virtualbox.org/

Double Edit: FYI Virtual box only works on Intel Macs.

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Thanks for looking! I'll try them out once I'm back, hopefully I can get them to work!

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I cannot copy some of the exe's from the windows folder (IE HTCAlbum.exe and Opera9.exe). Getting access denied. I've tried using total commander, disabling TF3D and a couple of soft resets with no progress. Any advice?

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Rename the files to HTCAlbum.exe.old or Opera9.exe.old. That worked for me.

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There is a PPC version of the app where you can actually do the compressing on your phone, but I imagine that it takes longer.

Try it out....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0&postcount=23

-s

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cool, trying it now!

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Sprite backup worked fine for me after compressing about 6-8 apps. Just thought i'd post that in case anyone was wondering.
dschoenike

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Tried it out and some of the programs work, some don't. Some for some reason say it is a read only file when it isn't but oh well. Thanks either way, until I get my PC back this will have to do!

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pretty nifty , same happened to me though where some just wont work but other do very well

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Works with iGuidance exes (FindGPS.exe, iGuidance.exe, iGuidanceVGA.exe)

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thanks good point