WM6 Registry Hacks (Different to WM5)

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Hi guys,

I've been scouring the net and these forums for about 3 days trying to find the registry hack to change the default location of the 'My Documents' folder to my storage card as the reg key normally used (as per the wiki) under WM5 doesnt exist. I also want to do the same with the default ringtone location, changing it to 'My Ringtones' located in the 'My Documents' folder instead of '/windows/rings'.

Maybe we could use this thread to post known WM6 reg hacks that are different to the method used for WM5 which could be of some use to members, including myself, and hoping I get the answer to the ones I mentioned above,

Feel free to add reg hack queries, and any hacks you know of that are WM6 specific.

Enjoy your day,

Neil.

Nobody?

I noticed the same a while back, but since WM6 is not technically even out there, and if it is in very little numbers. Us here included, it might take a little while before we start seeing a load of hacks.

Originally Posted by sassenach74

Hi guys,

I've been scouring the net and these forums for about 3 days trying to find the registry hack to change the default location of the 'My Documents' folder to my storage card as the reg key normally used (as per the wiki) under WM5 doesnt exist. I also want to do the same with the default ringtone location, changing it to 'My Ringtones' located in the 'My Documents' folder instead of '/windows/rings'.

Maybe we could use this thread to post known WM6 reg hacks that are different to the method used for WM5 which could be of some use to members, including myself, and hoping I get the answer to the ones I mentioned above,

Feel free to add reg hack queries, and any hacks you know of that are WM6 specific.

Enjoy your day,

Neil.

Has anyone found a solution for this yet. My Documents sync path to Storage card

Why don't you just try creating the registry key referenced for WM5? If it doesn't work, you can always delete it...

Guys,

just creating the keys work like a charm

TyTn with black 2.0 was used to test.

Doesn't work for me :(

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I tried creating the hacks as per this thread:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...5_Tweaks_Other

But it doesn't work for me - anyone have any ideas?

Found a way to move My Documents ... BUT ...

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Found this on:

http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/...bile-registry/

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Change the location of My Documents to the SD Card.

This one is complicated but possible. I had to play around with this one for a while trying and failing with several methods, succeeding with this one. The order in which you do this is essential.

Please ensure that your SD card and My Documents are backed up. It is recommended that you do this on a fresh install of your ROM. This cleared out my “My Documents” folder but I was able to restore it.

1. Reset your device
2. Synchronise your device with your PC
3. Navigate to
“HKLM\System\StorageManager\Profiles\SDMemory “
4. Change the “Folder” key to “My Documents”
5. Rename your original “My Documents” folder to “My Docs”. This is a crucial step, but it does not matter what you name it.
6. Power off and reset your device.
7. Sync your Device
You should see in “File Explorer that your “My Documents” folder has an SD card icon next to it.
Copy your files back into your My Documents.
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Only problem with doing this on an already set up system is that if you have anything installed to your Storage Card, then all the links become invalid - you can resolve this by using Resco Explorer / Total Commander to reset all of the links.
Haven't tried to install any apps after doing this, would be interested in hearing if it still installs there like normal - decided to reset the name to Storage Card, rather than have to remake 200+ links to all the apps / games that are on there - think I'll wait until I remake the system next time!

Bird

Update

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Worth doing ... but only on a new install

Backed up my system, then had a go at this - spent an hour in front of the telly changing all the links over to the new addresses, etc.
All seems to work, but a load of little bugs started to occur - all related to where certain software is located, and files that have been installed, and where,etc.

No issues related to the system in general, but I think this method would be best used if you are doing a brand new install - don't even install the EXTROM before you do it and you'll have no problems at all, and no more issuses with the build up of crap on your system. Just don't think it's feasible on an existing build, to many hidden links and file misplacements can occur.

Still - if you backup first, it's worth a try!


Bird

Sorry for digging this up but... will this workaround let you sync with the 'my documents' on the storage card? I'm trying to get this to work but numerous threads say that wm6 can only sync to the my documents on the phone memory.