Official Q9M Hack Thread - Motorola Q Forum

pyrobling · 09-25-2007, 03:07 PM

So someone pm-ed me and asked what I use for hacks and what I recommend for software...I was thinking that we do have a thread for hacks but it might be interesting to see what some of us use and which we recommend...RUDEBOY/N99HOCKEY feel free to edit this if needed but I am just going to copy/paste the response I sent back to the person.

Quote:
Originally Posted by acr4life
I'm a new q9m owner and someone suggested I look up your posts. What are the best hacks to do to get my phone to work better? what software do you recommend?

thanks

acr

LOL so who said check with me thats funny...o well I got lots.

First you will need to get RESCO explorer and registry editor. Then the apps depend greatly on what you want. As for hacks here is what I have done...some customization and some for improvements...

Pocket IE speed boost...
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/mot...mes-10413.html

Increase CPU speed (will drain battery more I used 2 go 2-3 days now I go one long day)...
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/mot...mhz-12075.html

Now the others are from the Q Hack sticky I just picked ones I like but they are not all on a forum so I will copy & paste some...

Speed Hack______________________________________________ _
1) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE
-> change limit from 16384 to 32768

2) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\STORAGEMANAGER\FATFS
-> change cachesize to 4096

Disabling beep when hitting send to dial a number (djcampis)________
Go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\Dialing
-> Change the value for the Sound string to *none*

No Camera Click Sound______________________________________
Go to:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Pictures\Camera\OEM\Sou ndFile

Change the string/value:
\windows\shuttersound_02_secs.wav

to say:
\windows\*none*

No Startup Sound___________________________________________
Go to:
\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\SystemStart \Sound
Change:
\Windows\Piano.wav to \Windows\*none*

Disable SMS sent...
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/14506-post3.html

This is for if you want to browse the device for file transfer great for sending/receiving everything and it allows you to view all folders not just My Documents...
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/17719-post178.html

Customization for phone name...
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/8608-post61.html

Maxing Headset and earpiece volumes...
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/55737-post473.html

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Software:
Sprite backup
TCPMP
AgileMessenger
Bankarama
Contact Fix
GoogleMaps
Handyweather
Sniper(though it isn't functional yet...I just have it and am waiting)

These are just a few I have loaded...download Handango-In-Hand which you do by clicking on the download link in your start menu and it will install and then you can test and check out lots of apps on a trial basis before you buy to see what you like best. There are also a lot in the EQ software tab at the top of the screen you can check out on a trial basis too so poke around and enjoy.

These are all the hacks I believe I am using at the time....this may be missing a couple but I think it's close. The little stuff is not only customization but helps a little bit here and there in battery life because everything the phone does affects life and performance more and more. I must admit though after doing all of these the device pretty much rocks and is one of my favorite phones ever.

Any more questions don't hesitate to ask I'm more then willing to help

-A
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n99hockey · 09-25-2007, 03:14 PM

i will sticky this for you guys!

also changed the name to 'Official Q9M Hack Thread'

rudeboy · 09-25-2007, 03:16 PM

hey, i believe i advised him to look for your posts.. the above post is great, within a few days i shall delete this reply and from time to time we might have to clean up this thread if too many members start to ask questions in this thread.

pyrobling · 09-25-2007, 03:24 PM

Glad it helps.

As for as software tell people if they wanna try it to kick it my way since I am more then willing to give it a once over after I backup.

Same thing with hacks I don't mind manipulating one bit

rudeboy · 09-25-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyrobling

Glad it helps.

As for as software tell people if they wanna try it to kick it my way since I am more then willing to give it a once over after I backup.

Same thing with hacks I don't mind manipulating one bit

will do.... thanks man.

miller03 · 09-26-2007, 03:42 PM

Disabling beep when hitting send to dial a number (djcampis)________
Go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\Dialing
-> Change the value for the Sound string to *none*

This hack didn't work on my Q9m, after applying the hack and placing a call the original file was replaced in the registry. If others have found this to be the case try this:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Cal lStart

Set InitVol from 2 to 0

pyrobling · 09-26-2007, 08:51 PM

Forgot this great hack I used on Q9m too...

Internet Explorer temp/cache/history to storage card
http://www.tleone.com/index.php?opti...d=58&Itemid=59

pyrobling · 09-30-2007, 02:56 AM

Here is a hack not to mess with that I guess now is only on the Q9m. It is for changing the Splash screen but will conflict with the other Splash Screen hack.

DO NOT USE...
HKLM/SYSTEM/STARTUP/2/SPLASH...

This will mess up and SKIP your start up image is not completely distort it.

**posted from my Q

pyrobling · 10-01-2007, 12:10 AM

Been hunting EVERYWHERE for this hack. It works on ALL Q's.

This will make your scroll bars smaller so you have more room to view thw page.

HKLM/SYSTEM/GWE
Change the values from 6 to 3 (I use 2)
CXVSCR
CYHSCR

**posted from my Q

nanis · 10-09-2007, 10:05 PM

Hey i have a q9m and i have tried everything to change the startup sound, Ive read almost every forum and most are based on the original q,, can u help?