How to change HTC Charmer Splash and probably Wizard too.

[psneddon]

Please see posts below for solution.

Paul

[psneddon]

silly me, just looked at the code, it was set for the smartphone screen size, changed it to the proper size and it works ok. Going to do some testing then I should be able to create a utility to change the splash screen :)

Paul

[shafez]

it is a nb file which is the same format as used in all HTC devices,I renamed the file logo.bin to logo.nb and used nb_image_converter_859_418.exe which i got from the FTP site to open,it is for T-Mobile.

Great,now we can change the Splash logo using the old method and change the file ext to bin.

Regards :D

[psneddon]

Done, managed to change the boot logo on my HTC Charmer - Wizard should be exactly the same. Will post a how-to soon...

[psneddon]

The file format seems to have slightly changed from the .nb format. It has a different header now, but it is almost the same.

[shafez]

I have a charmer which has the same rom layout etc as the wizard so this should apply to both devices.

I can extract the splash screen (and it should be ok flashing it back using pdocwrite) but the problem is converting it back and forth between the htc format and bmp. I am using a utility from spv developers. The utility nearly converts it ok but its a bit corrupted. Please see the attached file and maybe someone could fix the code??

Paul

Can you post the utility to extract the file from the Rom and patch it back again

Regards

[psneddon]

I've only tested on the charmer but it should work on the wizard, but obviously I cant be 100%.

Download the aWizard tool from

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

You need to enable RAPI using this tool plus the other tools you need are in the lib dir.

To extract the splash screen...

pdocread.exe -n 1 0x002d0000 153630 splash.bin

The header sig should be "This is smartphone signature".

Use the logoconverter attached e.g.

logoConvert bin2bmp splash.bin splash.bmp

to covnvert back

logoConvert bmp2bin splash.bmp splash.bin

To flash back use

pdocwrite.exe -n 1 splash.bin 0x002d0000

[shafez]

Thank you very much,it works fine .

Regards

[psneddon]

If you want to extract the splash image from a wizard/charmer rom (or any other part of the rom) then you can use the typhoon tools on the nk.nbf file.

[kelu]

Hi,

I managed to get the .bin file, but when trying to use the logoconvert i get this message:
"The system cannot execute the specified program"

I tried to run it in a cmd DOS shell.

I found the logoconvert tool on the net, tried to use this one too:
http://www.spv-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17

but it seems that this one is for the 176x220 resolution

Could you please help ???

THANK YOU :roll:

[bnycastro]

could you please post the step by step?
your instructions are a bit hard to follow.
i got a bmp I want to use so i convert it to a .bin then what?
where do I run pdocwrite.exe -n 1 splash.bin 0x002d0000?

thanks in advance for any help :)

[psneddon]

I'm just off to bed as I have a long day at work tomorrow, but I promise I'll either write a script of write a how-to over the weekend.

Paul

[trombazucche]

I'm just off to bed as I have a long day at work tomorrow
Paul



Could U change your mind If I prepare a big cup of hot cofee??? I'll wait your "how to", cause i really don't like my green splashscreen after some experiments!!
Thanks

[nmx77]

Hmmm.. look promising..
will check this one later this weekend... :)

[kelu]

I managed to changed it, too, for my Wizard. I followed the steps ad described above with small modifications. I hope there's no problem in repeating them:


1) Get the aWizard tool from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

2) Enable RAPI (otherwise next command will exit with a message saying itsutils.dll cannot be replaced, or smth like that)
You do that searching the "EnableRAPI.cab" on the forum and follow the instructions (you copy it to the phone and then install it on the phone)
For example here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=202299

3) MAKE SURE the phone is connected via Activesync
Get a DOS shell : start -> run -> "cmd"
move to the directory that contains the tools ("\lib")


(the next 3 steps are just to test the pdocread.exe and logoconvert.exe - i think)
otherwise skip to step 7

4) pdocread.exe -n 1 0x002d0000 153630 splash.bin


5) Use the logoconverter.exe -> see attachement
I got the cpp file, changed the resolution to 240x320 and recompiled it

logoconvert bin2bmp splash.bin splash.bmp

6) Get a image editor (I use "gimp") and see the splash.bmp -> it should be the image that it's displayed at boot time.
You can modify it as you like.

7) Get a image 240x320 with 24 bits depth bmp (I think) (it should be around 250K)
it can be the one obtained at steps 4,5 and 6

8) "logoconvert bmp2bin splash.bmp splash.bin"

9) "pdocwrite.exe -n 1 splash.bin 0x002d0000"

That's about it.
NOTE: I'm just an user of the above programs, I don't know exactly what they are supposed to do and what they really do. Anyway, I managed to changed the boot image and I want to thank all of the people that by their tools made it possible.

[kelu]

Does anybody know how to change the Windows logo image?
Cause I got rid of the boot splash image, I put a nicely customized one, but right after that here it comes the windows logo image. It's not too consistent.

PS The emoticon in the above reply should be seen as "8 )". Also ignore the quotes surrounding some commands.

[cizake]

Did not work for me.

I have converting error using logoconverter...

Can you help please,

Thanks

[kelu]

What kind of error?
The program will work only for images of 240x320 pixels. Can you check the resolution of the image with an image editor?

[casemon]

thanks Kelu, worked great...

would like to change windows 2005 logo too... but will keep looking; post here if i find anything.

thanks again for the detailed walkthrough!

[ZeBoxx]

There was another thread here which pointed to...
http://buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=100&func=select&id=21
...for replacing the Windows Mobile splash

[trombazucche]

I managed to changed it, too, for my Wizard. I followed the steps ad described above with small modifications. I hope there's no problem in repeating them

:shock:
Thanks a lot, it works great, now Mazinger is on my splash!!
Bye,
ciao. :lol: :wink: :lol:

[nmx77]

Worked Great on my Wizard :)
Thanks man :D

[casemon]

ZeBoxx, yeah i saw that, but it looks like those are all specific image replacements? I didn't see one that was a utility for replacing Windows Mobile logo with your own image (only the one's provided). Did I miss something?

[kelu]

There's one weird thing: if the splash image is not touched apparently the windows logo is not displayed. I don't remember having it before replaing the splash. Can someone who didn't replace it tell us if he has the windows logo ??

[casemon]

i had it, just not with the default (FR) version that was installed on the device at the factory (Qtek 9100). instead it was HTC (OEM vendor) logo. replacing ROM with ENG version showed the stock QTek logo then the Windows Mobile logo.

have since replace stock logo with my own and I still see the Windows Mobile logo.

[trombazucche]

Can someone who didn't replace it tell us if he has the windows logo ??

with the default qtek ita rom 1.3 and then with the imate ita rom 1.6 I have first the HTC logo and then my splash.
Bye.

[ZeBoxx]

ZeBoxx, yeah i saw that, but it looks like those are all specific image replacements? I didn't see one that was a utility for replacing Windows Mobile logo with your own image (only the one's provided). Did I miss something?

as far as I can tell, they're just CAB files - with .NB files inside. You can use this tool...
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/BlueAngel/Extended_ROM_Kitchen_1_22/Tools/Splashviewer/nb_image_converter_859_418.exe
...to convert images to said NB format. Then pack back into the CAB file ?

I haven't tried, though. Most of that stuff, like replacing roms, == warranty go *poof*

[bnycastro]

using a dopod 838 and the images are 'HTC' then 'Dopod' no Microsoft logo. Haven't tried to change my splash logo yet. It's a bit confusing cause I'm not so familiar with CMD lines.

you may be on to something there ZeBoxx... has anyone tried just replacing the .nb or bin?

[casemon]

since this thread changed to windows logo, i've made a few registry tweaks for speed. i can't be sure from which reg change, but i no longer see the windows logo, just HTC then my custom. notice it loads (apparently) faster, so maybe this is why?

[bnycastro]

since this thread changed to windows logo, i've made a few registry tweaks for speed. i can't be sure from which reg change, but i no longer see the windows logo, just HTC then my custom. notice it loads (apparently) faster, so maybe this is why?what registry tweaks did you do? it makes your device boot up faster after a SR? mind sharing? :)

[majdi]

until now i couldn't change my kjam bootscreen. i don't know what happens, but when i use the tools attached, nothing happened, i tried to follow the steps one by one but no changes.

any idea?

[kelu]

Please could someone clear out my confusion - to resume:
Manip 1) replace the (first??) boot image (the one that has the ROM/Bootloader versions) with the "pdocwrite.exe" & logoconvert method
RESULT: the first image is correctly replaced and a second image (which I don't remember if i had it or not before) with the windows logo.

Manip2) installed one of the cabs from the "buzznet" AS IT WAS (without replacing the images in the cab).
RESUT: the sexy girls are copied in the "Windows" directory AND the windows logo is REPLACED with the image from Manip1 at boot time. What's even stranger is that at boot time the windows sandclock (which is an animated multi-coloured disc in fact) appears on the image and that the ROM/Bootloader version information stays until the homescreen is displayed.
NOTE: overall the boot time seems to be the same as before.

I am really confused and I would really like to know how many splash images there are, how they are used, what does the "pdocwrite" and the "replacesplash.cab" and how come that manip2 had this strange result ??
Please, could someone help ???
PS. I created a topic about the windows logo here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38147

but it seems that somehow all these images are all related.

[ZeBoxx]

On my stock Qtek9100 there are three 'Splash' images:

1. HTC - INNOVATION (black on white text, O's and a curve underneath are in dark red)
2. Qtek - Keep the world in one ( white text on blue with clouds in the bottom)
3. Windows Mobile ( Windows logo on the left, white text on blue background with 'streaks' above). An image that is exactly like it is in \Windows\welcomehead.96.png . This file refuses to be overwritten, I guess that's why one of those utilies is required.

At this point the Owner Info page shows up - this is optional. Its graphic is controlled by a file called myinfo.96.gif . It, too, refuses to be overwritten - not sure what util allows you to change that one. It's not really a splash image, but for theming completeness-sake, I've included it.

[saman-cz]

On my T-Mobile MDA Vario I had two boot images, first was shown T-Mobile boot image, then Windows Mobile image. But after changing boot image by using pdocwrite my new splash is shown whole boot time. No more T-Mobile image and no more WM logo..

[Button]

That's my modest attempt to make the process easier...
Just put your 320x240 true color 24-bit .bmp, 'portrait' orientating image file named 'splash.bmp' and attached tool in the same folder, and run 'splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe'. Be sure, that ActiveSinc is connected.

wizSplash - new ver., splash backup is added. Before replacing splash image, put new file 'splash.bmp' into 'C:\wizSplash' folder.
Before you launch it, please disable firewall, antispy, antivirus, brandmauer..etc software!

[ZeBoxx]

Could you add exactly which splash(es) the utility replaces ?

[Button]

Could you add exactly which splash(es) the utility replaces ?
I always thought that boot-splash is only one... At my Qtek-9100 I can see first (shortly) HTC-Logo, and then Boot-Splash-Image (clouded sky). So, in my case, I can replace 'clouded sky' :) .

[Button]

On my T-Mobile MDA Vario I had two boot images, first was shown T-Mobile boot image, then Windows Mobile image. But after changing boot image by using pdocwrite my new splash is shown whole boot time. No more T-Mobile image and no more WM logo..
Did you backup your old splash with 'pdocread'? Interesting to look inside of it... What is your ROM revision?

[saman-cz]

Yes, I've downloaded it before.
I've ROM version 1.3.2.5 CSY (11/11/05)

[wadialdoor]

That's my modest attempt to make the process easier...
Just put your 320x240 image file named 'splash.bmp' and attached tool in one folder, and run it.

thanx mate

I can change my splash image quite easily

[cizake]

No working for me...

I am going mad on this one.

I have downloaded the tool and got an error converting. Although my today background is changing upon reboot but not the splash!!

Thanks for your help,

[majdi]

it didn't work, CANNOTR FIND FILE SPICIFIED, this is the message i get.

[hrb]

That's my modest attempt to make the process easier...
Just put your 320x240 image file named 'splash.bmp' and attached tool in one folder, and run it.

You made my day ! Works great.
Thx lots

Cheers
hrb

[Button]

Guys, who got fail,
1. Check the format of your image, it must be real .bmp (not renamed .jpg etc), 320x240 true color 24-bit, 'portrait' orientation.
2. Check the name of your .bmp image, it must be 'splash.bmp'.
3. Files 'splash.bmp' and 'splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe' must be in the same folder.

[Button]

Yes, I've downloaded it before.
I've ROM version 1.3.2.5 CSY (11/11/05)
Can you post me this .bin file in PM, please?

[x_jane]

Works great! :D

[majdi]

now it's working like charm, my mistake was the .bmp file (i just renamed the file), but now it superb.

tx alot for this. ;)

[veef13]

hi there...

I seem to be having problems... My file is true bmp and in the right directory... but all i get is error converting file?

any help appreciated...

Regards,

Veef13

[cizake]

+1

same as veef13!!

[veef13]

+1

same as veef13!!

sorted by our good friend Button...

turned out my bmp wasn't in true color and was in wrong orietation :oops:

cheers button!

[cizake]

I did it!!!

Thanks for your wonderful work

[Pigo]

It worked for me too :D

I used a JPG and made a BMP out of it with Paint. at first it didn't work.. then I opend it again and saved it as 24 bit BMP... (again) and then it did work.

now I only have one problem... I forgot to save the T-mobile screen.

does anybody have a back up?

Pigo

[dane]

yea wow great works like a charm !!!


thank you guys

[huangyz]

how to change the HTC-Logo (the very first one popup when soft-start).

any hints :?:

[bnycastro]

this tool works great! thanks button :o)

[cizake]

I have just updated my phone with ROM 2.8 and can't change my splash any longer.

Is it normal?? Anyone with same problem?

Thanks

[Button]

I have just updated my phone with ROM 2.8 and can't change my splash any longer.
Is it normal?? Anyone with same problem?
Thanks
No problem with 2.8.. Just check your .bmp file and filename:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=211865#211865

[zawoot]

Works great, thanks 8)

[lampie]

Superrr, got Gir from Zim now as my Splash :D

[mixmaven]

my new splash screen... think it gets the point across? you are welcome to edit and use.

[cizake]

I still have a problem eith the new ROM 2.08.

Start
Initializing........Converting image...
Done
Uploading image... please, wait for a minute...
Copying c:\Documents and Settings\Nomadium\Mes documents\splash\itsutils.dll to
WCE:\windows\itsutils.dll
Could not update itsutils.dll to the current version, maybe it is inuse?
try restarting your device, or restart activesync
Copying c:\Documents and Settings\Nomadium\Mes documents\splash\itsutils.dll to
WCE:\windows\itsutils.dll

A clue maybe..

[Button]

I still have a problem eith the new ROM 2.08.
...
Copying c:\Documents and Settings\Nomadium\Mes documents\splash\itsutils.dll to
WCE:\windows\itsutils.dll
A clue maybe..
The Clue is: Don't put your files in the folder with space in the name.
Or use new release:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=211437#211437

[forcedalias]

Uhoh. Having problems. splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe used to work fine for me before but this time the CopyFileToTFFS part just went on for a long time then ended with error:
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.

I did a soft reset, tried again, this time it gave me an Internal Disk Error.

I've now permanently got a green gradient as my boot screen. ActiveSync appears slower too. After a minute or two into the 'uploading image' step, ActiveSync appears to attempt synchronization. Then usually fails after a while, connection is lost and the upload process also fails.

Sample outputs:
3 partitions, 2 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 bd 05 01 04 13 24 08 2b 0a 09 05 39
CopyFileToTFFS(splash.bin:0, 2d0000, 0002581e)
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.

3 partitions, 2 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 bd 05 01 04 13 24 08 2b 0a 09 05 39
CopyFileToTFFS(splash.bin:0, 2d0000, 0002581e)
ERROR: ITReadDisk - An internal error occurred.

I also tried using wizsplash.exe to 'backup' the boot screen and it did the same thing: take a long time, then activesync starts synchronizing but it did manage to download something to old_splash.bmp.

Weird thing is, the image it downloaded is the upper 6/7 of one I was attempting to upload. (See attached JPEG versions of my upload and download splash images).

I did a soft-reset to check if my image is up, but it's still the green gradient.

I'm running the latest Qtek ROM from this site's ftp server.

Someone please help!

[Button]

forcedalias You have an ActiveSync problem. It breaks connection for unknown reason.. Maybe you have antivirus/firewall/brandmauer is ON, or USB hardware/driver problem.. If all of the above are OK, you can try to reinstall the ActiveSync.

[forcedalias]

I'll try that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[cizake]

I have changed the directory and used the new application. I still have the same message.

Initializing............Converting image...
Done
Uploading image... please, wait for a minute...
Copying C:\DOCUME~1\Nomadium\LOCALS~1\Temp\RarSFX1\itsutil s.dll to WCE:\windows\
itsutils.dll
Could not update itsutils.dll to the current version, maybe it is inuse?
try restarting your device, or restart activesync
Copying C:\DOCUME~1\Nomadium\LOCALS~1\Temp\RarSFX1\itsutil s.dll to WCE:\windows\
itsutils.dll

http://www.seroussi.com/pc_capture1.jpg

Is there a way to do it manually?

Thanks for your help.

[forcedalias]

Disabled both Firewall and Antivirus and reinstalled ActiveSync 4.1 but it's still doing the same thing. My guess is that the part of the rom to which we upload the splash.bin file is damaged.

I really hope I don't have to reflash the rom and reinstall everything, it's a lot of work.

[cizake]

forcedalias - do you have new 2.08 ROM??

[forcedalias]

No. I'm running the original ship version. 1.06 I think. Why?

[Button]

forcedalias PM me the picture you wanna use as bootsplash. I have another way to upload it..

cizake NO SPACE IN THE NAME OF FOLDER AT ALL !!! (Documents and Settings - there are 2 spaces). Did you try wizSplash?

[cizake]

There are no spaces!!! I can assure you!!

I also did it again and again for c:, have you personnaly tried it with the newest ROM??

Thanks for your help and sorry for the returning question.........

[forcedalias]

Thanks Button for the RUU. Works perfectly.

If anyone's splash screen doesn't change anymore and is stuck on the green gradient (i.e. no splash) try Button's RUU:

[Marvie]

I want to change my splash screen but first I want to back up de original one.

I start wizsplash.exe on my pc and choose 1 for back up.
Then the DOS box closes and nothing happend sso far I can see!!
Can anyone tell me what I do wrong?

Thanx for the help...

[Button]

I want to change my splash screen but first I want to back up de original one.
I start wizsplash.exe on my pc and choose 1 for back up.
Then the DOS box closes and nothing happend sso far I can see!!
Can anyone tell me what I do wrong?
Thanx for the help...
You should disable antispy, antivirus, firewall.... app.

[majdi]

i have here some images you all can use as your splash (for whom interested) if you like horoscope.
i had these images from long time ago, and i don't remember where i got it from, so the credit goes to the owner (whomever he was).

[majdi]

i uploaded all the horoscope collection to the ftp site, you can find it here:
ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/HTC_Wizard/wizard splash images/

[robdes]

I am nre to this and jsut got a unlocked 8125 (I use TMO).
I am having trouble following the instructions.
Do i just replace a file in the windows directory or do i need to edit the ROM file if so do I then need to hard reset?

Any and All help apprecited

[vmirage]

button : how did you create that RUU file? I want to put back the original dopod splash as well and i'm having the same problem as forcedalias

[TheFuzz]

Just want to say thank you. Worked beautifully on my 8125!!!

[lpasq]

That's my modest attempt to make the process easier...
Just put your 320x240 true color 24-bit .bmp, 'portrait' orientating image file named 'splash.bmp' and attached tool in the same folder, and run 'splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe'. Be sure, that ActiveSinc is connected.

wizSplash - new ver., splash backup is added. Before replacing splash image, put new file 'splash.bmp' into 'C:\wizSplash' folder.
Before you launch it, please disable firewall, antispy, antivirus, brandmauer..etc software!

very nice... thanks!

in honor of our return to at&t, i have splashed my cingular 8125 as follows:

http://img345.imageshack.us/img345/5260/attsplash8mb.png

[robincop deel 2]

That's my modest attempt to make the process easier...
Just put your 320x240 true color 24-bit .bmp, 'portrait' orientating image file named 'splash.bmp' and attached tool in the same folder, and run 'splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe'. Be sure, that ActiveSinc is connected.

wizSplash - new ver., splash backup is added. Before replacing splash image, put new file 'splash.bmp' into 'C:\wizSplash' folder.
Before you launch it, please disable firewall, antispy, antivirus, brandmauer..etc software!


Super!!!!! Works great!!! I have a Orange SPV M3000 with a Qtec test ROM and now with the Libra splashscreen. Superrrrrrrr!!!

Thanks a lot!

Robin

[dalewinterstein]

Just upgraded to aku2 imate rom. Now the splash change doesnt work. It used to work with the test rom from qtek. Anyone sle got it working with the new imate rom ?

[ferrerpheonix]

Uhoh. Having problems. splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe used to work fine for me before but this time the CopyFileToTFFS part just went on for a long time then ended with error:
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.

I did a soft reset, tried again, this time it gave me an Internal Disk Error.

I've now permanently got a green gradient as my boot screen. ActiveSync appears slower too. After a minute or two into the 'uploading image' step, ActiveSync appears to attempt synchronization. Then usually fails after a while, connection is lost and the upload process also fails.

Sample outputs:
3 partitions, 2 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 bd 05 01 04 13 24 08 2b 0a 09 05 39
CopyFileToTFFS(splash.bin:0, 2d0000, 0002581e)
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host.

3 partitions, 2 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 bd 05 01 04 13 24 08 2b 0a 09 05 39
CopyFileToTFFS(splash.bin:0, 2d0000, 0002581e)
ERROR: ITReadDisk - An internal error occurred.

I also tried using wizsplash.exe to 'backup' the boot screen and it did the same thing: take a long time, then activesync starts synchronizing but it did manage to download something to old_splash.bmp.

Weird thing is, the image it downloaded is the upper 6/7 of one I was attempting to upload. (See attached JPEG versions of my upload and download splash images).

I did a soft-reset to check if my image is up, but it's still the green gradient.

I'm running the latest Qtek ROM from this site's ftp server.

Someone please help!

I get exactly the same problem, on an o2 mini xda s flashed with latest imate rom... anyone find a solution? From reading this forum it appears this utility does not work on the latest ROMS. From the quote above it appears that the splash screen has moved to a different part of the file? Can anyone help?

[ferrerpheonix]

I have just updated my phone with ROM 2.8 and can't change my splash any longer.
Is it normal?? Anyone with same problem?
Thanks
No problem with 2.8.. Just check your .bmp file and filename:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=211865#211865

BUtton, I ahve 2.8 and i think there is a problem, it will always fail with Error: ITWritedisk internal error. I think imate loked the rom or something like that? Do you know of a way around this?

More people having same problems here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42732&highlight=itwritedisk+internal+error+occurred

[ferrerpheonix]

I think its something do with the reg entries at:

System\StorageManager\Profiles\TRUEFFS_DOC

and the mount flags. Need to mount the rom as read / write. Not sure how to do this but reading.

[Button]

I have just updated my phone with ROM 2.8 and can't change my splash any longer.
Is it normal?? Anyone with same problem?
Thanks
No problem with 2.8.. Just check your .bmp file and filename:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=211865#211865
BUtton, I ahve 2.8 and i think there is a problem, it will always fail with Error: ITWritedisk internal error. I think imate loked the rom or something like that? Do you know of a way around this?

The problem is imate 2.16 rom, but not qtek 2.8. I've tried it myself at 2.08 not once.
2.16 has DOC write protection, that's the reason of failure.

[phey_05]

Please help me, im so desperate, im been trying this for almost two days, and I cant successfully change my splash screen,

Im using XDA2S in WM2003se

The error message on the xda is :

Then file “\Cert_SPCS.cab” is not a valid Windows CE set-up file.


And on the set up in my desktop:

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1476/error1xa.jpg

[phey_05]

Then file “\AnableRapi.cab” is not a valid Windows CE set-up file.

this is what i did.

after downloading the wizsplsh.exe i craeted a folder on my desktop drive c: and save the wizsplash.exe together with the 24 bit 320X240 .bmp image.

then run the exe.

then ther errors like Then file “\AnableRapi.cab” is not a valid Windows CE set-up file. appear on my xda screen.

please help...

thank you in advance

[Shep]

I am trying to change the screen on my Wizard and I get the same error message as the above picture - error converting etc......

Any help is appreciated...

Also - you say 320 by 240 in portrait mode. Wouldn't that be 240 by 320???

Shep

[gompie99]

I like to change my splashscreen on a mda vario 2.18.7.6 NLD

But i receive an error.

In de old version (1.6) the same procedure works fine (splash_bmp_to_wizard)

[Mertoglu]

Same problems with last Qtek Rom!

[dc_demand]

Will this program also work to replace the splashscreen of a WM5 QVGA Smartphone??

Because I would really like to change the splashscreen of my smartphone to match the WindowsMobile and HTC screen I replaced during startup!

Tnx

Roderick

http://trompert.sohosted.com/SP5.bmphttp://trompert.sohosted.com/ms_splash.png.jpghttp://trompert.sohosted.com/HTC_Smile.jpg

[stainlesspc]

That's my modest attempt to make the process easier...
Just put your 320x240 true color 24-bit .bmp, 'portrait' orientating image file named 'splash.bmp' and attached tool in the same folder, and run 'splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe'. Be sure, that ActiveSinc is connected.

wizSplash - new ver., splash backup is added. Before replacing splash image, put new file 'splash.bmp' into 'C:\wizSplash' folder.
Before you launch it, please disable firewall, antispy, antivirus, brandmauer..etc software!

Man this is AWESOME, Button you are the man :)
Here is mine :)

[gizm0luvsu]

ok this may sound stupid but how do i get it into portrait orientation

[Darston]

I just updated my device to the brand new AKU2.26 ROM from T-Mobile USA, and both "wizsplash.exe" & "splash_bmp_to_wizard.exe" are no longer working to change my splash screen. Everything looks like it work just fine with no errors but when the device restarts the same old T-Mobile screen is there. Any Ideas?

[enraged]

None of these methos seem to work for my MDA Compact II (Charmer) with the latest rom. Os version is 2.6.2.27.

I get the error:

3 partitions, 2 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 b3 0c 01 02 2e 14 10 d1 16 0b 05 db
CopyFileToTFFS(splash.bin:0, 2d0000, 0002581e)
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - An internal error occurred.

I have completed all other step and the splash.bmp i've converted to splash.bin is 24bit 240x320....


Please help me get rid of the hideous T-mobile splash screen.
Thanks

[shaddy86]

enranged your post has saved me some time. I'm using the same device as you with the same ROM.. I guess I wot be wasting my time trying the previous methods unless somebody comes withsome thing new which works with our device

[djmace]

Same here, just changed to the latest rom 2.6 and neither splash_bmp_to_wizard or wizsplash works.
Any idea guys?

[Vladimyr]

Will this program also work to replace the splashscreen of a WM5 QVGA Smartphone??

Because I would really like to change the splashscreen of my smartphone to match the WindowsMobile and HTC screen I replaced during startup!

Tnx

Roderick

Hi Roderick, nice pictures!
You may find the "make"-file attached.

[Max_Pain]

hey guys. i've got a Cingular 8125 unlocked and working with T-Mobile. i have rom version 2.25.11.1 WWE, dated 5/11/06. i've tried everything i've seen online. tried button's way of doing it, tried doing it by hand. everytime, i get an error at the end of the process saying

ERRO: ITWriteDisk - An internal error occurred.

then it reboots with Cingular's screen still there and that's it. i've got all my antivirus, firewalls, every program except IE has been closed and i still get the same problem. please help guys!!! it's bad enough that i dont like the way the cingular logo looks, i'm not even on their network!

[banannq]

Thanks a lot guys, i just managed to change my splash finally. only problem i had doin it was me not running enablerapi.cab or sth like that that was created on my wiz. aftrr running aWizard. apart from this everything went smooth. now looking for some proper image for my device, cheers mates;]

[jose.macaluso]

Hi guys, I was try all the methods to change my QTEK 9100, but the pdcowrite finish with an error

ERROR: ITWriteDisk: outbuf==NULL

some sugestions?

I'm running the 2.22.17.2 OS Version

Tks in advance

[boogiecornejo]

will this method work for the hermes?

[tunx]

hi
i have a O2 mini s and i am running the molski rom for G4

rom version : 2.26.10.2

i am getting the same error as jose.macaluso has got , that is :
ERROR: ITWriteDisk: outbuf==NULL

please help ...

[jfran]

Seems like the rom on the charmer is lock to prevent any changes at present... anyway it was nice having my own choice of boot screens for a while :)

Jim

[Awais]

i have used this tool many times on my charmer and works perfectly

but now i have upgraded my charmer to this rom
RUU_Compact ll_2060227_20602110_021921_T-MobileUK_Ship.exe



and now this tool is not working on my charmer

what it could be???????

[Awais]

and my charmer becomes now


Rom version 2.6.2.27 wwe
Rom date 3/9/06
Radio version 02.19.21
Protocol version 4.1.13.09
ExtRom version 2.6.2.110


i have tried a lot but this tool is not working on this obove mentioned rom

i think mr button can help me

[django23]

work also for qTEK 9100?

[ksrikanth]

Hello to all.

I have installed the wizard love ROM. I tryed to change the splash screen but it is giving some error like this:

3 partitions, 2 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 fd 23 02 01 38 30 0e 89 15 03 06 7f
CopyTFFSToFile<0x2d0000, 0x2581e, splash.bin>
ERROR: ITReadDisk: outbuf==NULL

I upgraded my ROM to WM6.1 Slim 4.0 - Diamond Project - Build 19591.1.6 ROM but I wanted to change the splash screen which has been installed from Wizard love. Tryed again but same error

I have been installed hardspl and it is simi-unlocked.

Please help.:(

WM6.1 Slim 4.0 - Diamond Project - Build 19591.1.6 IS GREAT - KEEP IT UP

Many Thanks
Srikath.K

[awillquik]

The 2 utilities haven't worked for me either... both of them run like they are supposed to (I get no errors while running them and they just close by themselves... my picture is formatted correctly)... but my splash screen (T-Mobile) doesn't change. Like I said, I've tried both utilities and they appear to run correctly, but the splash screen doesn't change. Any ideas?

EDIT: I'm also running a WM6.1 ROM (JVD's Diamond ROM) on a Cingular 8125.

ALSO, I was able to copy the current splash image through WizSplash (the T-Mobile one)... but it still won't let me change the splash. I've even tried another picture that someone posted on here... still not working.

[teddyshady]

Okay i downloaded the official wm5 rom update from the tmobile website which worked in bootloader mode, phone is working now, i shall have another attempt at this.

okay, the instuructions seem very simple but im confused, i have an MDA Compact II (unlocked from t-mobile) (aka HTC Charmer) with this ROM installed on it:

RUU_Charmer_38221_382116_026921_TMO_UK_WWE_Ship

Bootloader is 3.xx, and even when i had to 2.xx the same thing was happening, when i installed Cert_SPCS & EnableRapi on the device and tried to run Upgrade_ROM.bat i keep getting no result and it damages my rom where i can't boot up past the start up screen.

some help would be great full.

PS: I'm using Windows Vista Business