Motorola Q Hacks

[tj!2k6]

After setting up my Q for the N-th time and having to keep looking up the information on the [registry] hacks I use in various places, I thought it would be nice to compile them all into one thread.

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In order to make changes to the Registry, you will need a utility such as:

a.) Mobile Registry Editor (Run this from your PC)

MRE Note: If you receive an "access denied" error when making changes to the registry, try AEConfig to unlock your Q. Make sure to follow the instructions! You do not need Q-specific instructions.

MRE Note2: If the AEConfig download link is unavailable on the previously mentioned page, you can also find it here.
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b.) PHM Registry Editor (Run this from your Q)

PHM Note: You will need either the "Smartphone 2002,2003 (ARM/PXA)," or the "Desktop Installer" version.

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c.) Resco Explorer with the Registry Add-In (Run this from your Q)

Resco Note: You will need the Smartphone version of Resco Explorer.

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d.) Total Commander. (Run this from your Q)

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If you have info for any hacks that aren't already here, please add them.

These have been taken from some threads here and over on qusers.com. I didn't note the authors at the time, and I apologize for that. If one of these hacks was originally discovered/published by you (or you recall the author), just PM me and I'll add the credit info to the hack.

If you think something needs better wording or information is missing, PM me with the details and I'll add it.

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[tj!2k6]

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*


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*


Change the Startup Splash screen________________________________
Go to:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Splash Screen

Change the "MSBitmap", "CarrierBitmap", and "CarrierShutdownBitmap" to the image you want to display. Make sure both values point to the same bitmap.


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


Hide labels in Start Menu (mad3963)_______________________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/11694-post91.html


Sort Start Menu alphabetically (apperrault)_________________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/12233-post100.html


Disable Sent Text Message notifications (pyrobling)_________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/14506-post3.html


Adding Password Protection Before Using Data Connection (Pony99CA)
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/mot...html#post15883


Changing Ringtone/Vibrate duration (jjroadwarrior)_______________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/16018-post167.html


Change the Start Menu from Grid view to List view (larsdennert)_____
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/mot....html#post7808


Change the Bluetooth browse root (bit_bucket)___________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/17719-post178.html


Email: Mark All As Read / Delete All (bishop)___________________
http://blogs.msdn.com/dennisq/archiv...29/730874.aspx


Move Internet Explorer Cache to Storage Card_____________________
http://www.tleone.com/index.php?opti...d=58&Itemid=59


Move Email and Attachments to Storage Card______________________
http://www.tleone.com/index.php?opti...d=61&Itemid=59


Adjust Lock Timeout, Backlight Timeout when locked, File Associations (larsdennert)
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/5956-post18.html


Getting Google Maps to work with Bluetooth GPS_(evil247)_________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/20672-post16.html


Change the name of your device_(thegasguru)__________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/8608-post61.html


Dim the screen brightness_(dayspring)_________________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/6509-post44.html

Limit the Cache Size_(Pony99CA)________________________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/48951-post416.html

Boosting Maximum Headset & Earpiece Volumes (Pony99CA / origin: dootsmasta @ hellomotoq forum)
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/55737-post473.html

Sound quality (VOCODER) hack_(Phreaker47)____________________
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/46590-post379.html
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[tj!2k6]

Dialpad Hack

There are two ways to accomplish this:

a.) "automagically" via .cab file: http://www.everythingq.com/forum/30219-post269.html

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b.) Manually:

Part I
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HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSCdial/BannerImage

Modify the path to an image that you create. [use DIALPAD.JPG below]

This will replace the Verizon banner when you make a call with the image you want; the default is 240x27

Part II
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Replacing the Verizon banner shown when on a call!


The graphic being used is /Windows/Carrierlogo.gif. I could not find a way in the registry to point to any other graphic, so I changed the graphic. I used the dialpad graphic, but cut off the white space on either side and shrunk it to 220 x 27.

I just edited that file, copied it to the /windows directory, made a backup of my existing Carrierlogo.gif file, and renamed my new file Carrierlogo.gif.

Use Resco Explorer to overwrite the existing Carrierlogo.gif

The first time I did this, I got a message that the file was stored in ROM and I could destroy my phone if I changed it. I said ok, cycled the phone off and back on, and Voila! I have a dialpad that stays up while I'm on a call.

[VTDr0p0ut]

Originally Posted by tj!2k6

Dialpad Hack

My phone yelled at me, saying I can't move Carrierlogo.gif, so I copied it for a backup. Then I tried to rename dialpad.gif to Carrierlogo.gif, and it said I couldn't because a file of that name already existed... Then I turned off viewing hidden files/folder... same result. Did you use resco?

[tj!2k6]

You need to use the Resco Registry Add-In or PHM Registry Editor in order to edit the Registry. That is where you will find the \HKEY\whatever entries

The Registry is not a folder like you are thinking, but rather a database in which Windows stores information and settings for hardware, software, users, etc. More information about what the Registry is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_registry

[tj!2k6]

See if this link works for you: http://www.filefactory.com/file/dd40e1/


PHM Registry editor will also work.. PHM link is in the first post.

[tj!2k6]

Originally Posted by breaves

Forgive my ignorance, but which PHM selection do I download for my "Q"? They all seem old and I don't want to scew up my device.

If you're on a PC (as opposed to a Mac), the default option "Desktop Installer (via ActiveSync)" should do just fine.

If you're on a Mac or just want the Cabfile, then the first option "Smartphone 2002,2003 (ARM/PXA)" should do the trick.

[inf3st]

Originally Posted by taxl

Ok, really dumb but.

Because I am in Canda I had to change the security settings of the phone. I was succesful at doing that. I think.

But I still can't find the HKEY Directory? Is it in the widows folder? I Basically can't find any Regs to change when I browse with Resco.

Taxl

Are u using telus? if so i believe that telus users have 0 acces to HKEY

[larsdennert]

\hkey_current_user\security LockTimeout Allows you to set custom timeouts beyond 60min.
One minute is 60000. So 10 hours is 36,000,000. Long enough to lock overnight but
not be bothersome during the day.
\hkey_current_user\controlpanel Lockedtimeout Sets the amount of time the screen stays on
when the phone is locked. Default is a short 2 seconds. Browse around the Control
Panel section for lots of other useful ones.
\hkey_classes_root is where the file associations are. Look for entries like
\hkey_classes_root\xlsfile\shell\open\command or opendoc. See the existing entries and
it will be obvious how to modify them. Some programs like "%1" param.
Others just %1. Ignore .xls entries as they refer to xlsfile

[tj!2k6]

Originally Posted by larsdennert

\hkey_current_user\controlpanel Lockedtimeout Sets the amount of time the screen stays on
when the phone is locked. Default is a short 2 seconds. Browse around the Control

Is this the key you're referring to:

HKCU\ControlPanel\Power\TimeOutWhenLocked

?