How do I add programs from storage card in NFSFAN's rom

[dannieboiz]

I just flashed my phone with NFSFAN's Custom rom there are no predefine programs under the program list. I want to add GPS toggle and Igo8 icon that's installed on my storage card for easier access but I can't browse to it. Seems I can only add what's installed under Windows/Programs

[jmitr]

To the best of my knowledge your problem is a generic one that has nothing to do with NFSFAN's ROM.

Everytime you flash a new ROM, generic or custom it wipes clean your windows start menu ( to "factory" state)

The programs installed on your SD card are still there, your just missing the shortcuts.


1. Use a file explorer of your choice and navigate to storage card/program files and all your installed programs should be there inside folders. The rest applies to the generic File explorer that comes with windows but any other program should be similiar.

2. go into a program folder, find the exe for the program (it's usually the one with the icon for the program). right click it with your stylus and select copy.

3. Next select menu (lower right soft key), under edit select "Paste shortcut"

4. Right click the shortcut, select either "cut" or "copy" (hint: using copy and leaving the shortcut allows you to skip the previous steps next time you flash a new ROM!!)

5. Navigate (using the up key) to Windows/start menu/program files and paste the shortcut there, for games there is a further directory. Also you can now rename the shortcut if you want.

6. Now open up the "all programs" soft key on the program tab of M2d, or select add and the program from you SD card should now be on the list.

For IGo8, I use TomTom. TT installs automatically when you insert the SD card into the ppc. After flashing a new ROM I just take my SD card out and then reinstall it. I am not sure if IGo8 works the same way or not but if the above steps prove frustrating for that, give it a shot.

It's a pain to go through this everytime you flash. It would be great if there was a tool to scan your SD card for programs and automaticaly install the proper shortcuts. There is none to the best of my knowledge. Then again, no one ever gets rewarded for being lazy.

Have fun, and if your new to this (especially flashing new ROMS), read...read...and read.

Best of luck

[dannieboiz]

Wow, that's some detailed info. Thanks

I haven't tried your method yet, but I just remember that GPS toggle is actually a today plugin, NSFANS takes up the entire today screen, therefore it isn't visible.

I usually toggle my gps on before starting Igo and I get instant Sat lock.

As far as Igo8 Vs TT, I have both but I like the interface of Igo better. I don't have to reinstall anything after I flash. I just go to the Igo8 folder in my Storage card and execute the program. It runs off the storage card, there's nothing to install.

[jmitr]

Cool, I've been meaning to try IGo myself sometime.

Not being able to use normal today plugins is a turn off for some. Only having one calendar line is another (M3d has a calendar tab). It's not NFSFANS's fault, that's Touch-flo 2d (Manila 2d). It is more a plugin itself than a whole new UI, it started on the diamond, was released on the Opal and Jade (Touch 3g) phones and ported to our devices by the devs here at XDA.

I love it personaly, it offers most users everything they need without going too deep into the actual winmo interface.....which is not to "touch" friendly.

I think a workable solution might be to see if you can put a shortcut to GPS toggle on the programs tab.

In the developement and Hacking section several devs were working on an m2d/today toggle that lets you toggle back and forth. There is also another app that tries to use the soft keys. Of course if you like M2d but need more than one prog tab, search "m2d operator tab" on this site. It is fully customizable and allows you to basically have 2 program tabs.

M2d operator tab:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=451623

Toggle :

http:///forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464359

second today (M2d control):

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=447504



If M2d proves to be not for you, I suggest using the old today screen with schens HTTC customizer in place. It's worth it's weight in gold as well. I was using it untill M2d came out.


Cheers,

[snowplow54]

well assuming you're using his newest one all you have to do is go to the program you want in the file explorer, tap and hold it, and then just tap "send shortcut to programs".

[dannieboiz]

ehh, I just flashed my phone with Dette 2D v2.3 today. I'll mess with it for a few days and try something else until I find the one that feels good to me.

[mfpreach]

Cool, I've been meaning to try IGo myself sometime.

Not being able to use normal today plugins is a turn off for some. Only having one calendar line is another (M3d has a calendar tab). It's not NFSFANS's fault, that's Touch-flo 2d (Manila 2d). It is more a plugin itself than a whole new UI, it started on the diamond, was released on the Opal and Jade (Touch 3g) phones and ported to our devices by the devs here at XDA.

I love it personaly, it offers most users everything they need without going too deep into the actual winmo interface.....which is not to "touch" friendly.

I think a workable solution might be to see if you can put a shortcut to GPS toggle on the programs tab.

In the developement and Hacking section several devs were working on an m2d/today toggle that lets you toggle back and forth. There is also another app that tries to use the soft keys. Of course if you like M2d but need more than one prog tab, search "m2d operator tab" on this site. It is fully customizable and allows you to basically have 2 program tabs.

M2d operator tab:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=451623

Toggle :

http:///forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464359

second today (M2d control):

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=447504



If M2d proves to be not for you, I suggest using the old today screen with schens HTTC customizer in place. It's worth it's weight in gold as well. I was using it untill M2d came out.


Cheers,

Don't you need to use astrogps launcher with iGO? I'm using NFS 1.25 and I need some sort of priming software for iGO and Tomtom, is there something else you are using?

[jmitr]

I only use google maps (on my M2D search tab), and TomTom while driving.

I use no other program to prime at all.

I travel coast to coast with my job, I just use the search tab, or launch TomTom (never in the same order, sometimes only one or the other), and presto.....a fix within 10 seconds.

As I said in another thread, I was showing off my phone to my FO one day and let google maps run while we were departing Montreal. It showed us going down runway 28, turning eastbound and crossing the St. Lawrence. The only reason it quite was we were going to fast for google maps to update through the data connection. Later in cruise (at 23,000 ft) I launched TomTom, it was confused as heck (didn't know what road we were on!!!!), but it did show our proper Lat/Long (I confirmed it with the aircraft's FMS).

Been running smooth for a while, never a problem getting sats or a quick fix.

[Lowranger]

That was a helpful explanation for me too. I'm a noob and using your steps I now have Skyfire in my Start Menu. Many thanks !!!