[Updated 12/08/2009]:Web Based CAB Creator for Common Registry Settings

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 10, 2008

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Hi Everyone,

I, like many of you, spend way to much time setting phones up over and over again. Since a big part of this is registry edits, I have built a web site that allows you to check off the registry options you want, which it then uses to create a downloadable CAB file to install that will contain all of those registry tweaks. This makes things completely reversible by uninstalling the CAB file.

Notes:

1. This is Beta. While I have used it, and it's a very basic process, it isn't commercial software by any means.
2. If you would like to add a new feature, post in this thread.
3. You may install more than one cab file created with this tool. Just use different names at the bottom of the form.

Without further delay, here's the site:

<edit> The tool has now moved to nowsci.com. If you have any issues, please let me know. </edit>

http://nowsci.com/registry-changer/

Thanks,
Ben

 

Last edited: Dec 9, 2009

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Fmstrat

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* hold for updates *

Update 1: HTML now renders mobile friendly, so you can use this straight from your device.
Update 2: Edit feature added.
Update 3: Can now manually specify string or integer.
Update 4 [11/17/2008]: Can now specify the app name for install, allowing the user to have more than one Registry Changer cab installed at any point in time.
Update 5 [03/27/2009]: Fixed some character flaws for input. Preparations for move to a new host.
Update 6 [04/22/2009]: Added a filter option.

 

Last edited: Apr 22, 2009

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 11, 2008

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The site now has the ability for the end user to add registry entries to the database.

 

TheBundo

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• Oct 12, 2008

• #4

Thank you very much. I believe the "Camera Enhancements" entry is mis-titled. Shouldn't it be Rotate Picture 90 degrees, not 180 degress?

 

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 12, 2008

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Doh! I will fix that.

Also, just added all the registry entries from the Diamond Tweaks post.

 

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mikealder

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• Oct 12, 2008

• #6

What about the Bluetooth DUN profile adding to the list? - Mike

 

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 12, 2008

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What's the registry entries for that? Happy to add them, or you can add them yourself now through the site.

 

Capt Fiero

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• Oct 12, 2008

• #8

What happens if you tweak a registry entry that does not exist on your specific device or rom?

 

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 12, 2008

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Good question. For the most part, I would guess nothing. If there is nothing on your system looking for the registry entry, then it won't effect anything. That being said, that doesn't mean WM doesn't look for registry entries that aren't there. For instance, the following tweak:

Enable Vision Duration/Disconnect Popup
HKLM\ControlPanel\Phone\Flags2=16

Flags2 doesn't exist by default on most any WM6 phone. Adding it in, enables the disconnect.

 

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 12, 2008

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Who added the "Mighty" tweaks? Is that a phone? Many of those seem like they should go in Misc. I might clean that up if those aren't specific to a phone.

 

dewey1973

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• Oct 15, 2008

• #11

Would it be possible to have a wiki of descriptions for each of these options? I know I could Google them one by one but I'm sure users would appreciate a single source.

 

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 16, 2008

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Hmm, not a bad idea. I wonder if there was a spot on the xda wiki I could use for it since I don't have my own. I may end up integrating a detailed description field for each item with a question mark next to it. Unfortunatly I won't be able to define them all since people have added one's I've never used.

 

Capt Fiero

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• Oct 16, 2008

• #13

OK I have a request. I don't' so much mind tweaking the settings when I flash. However what does drive me nuts and keeps me from flashing is knowing I will have to reconfigure all my email accounts. I just use the default mail program, but what a pain going through and adding my 7 yes Seven email accounts every time I flash my phone. Is there a way to make a cab that would auto input all my account settings? The reason for so many accounts, is I have personal accounts, business accounts, email list accounts, car club accounts, and forum subscription accounts.

It would be awesome to be able to go to a site, or run an app where I could plunk in all my account settings, then create a cab store it to my SD card and whenever I flash, just run the cab and POOF all my accounts are setup.

 

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Fmstrat

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• Oct 17, 2008

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Unfortunately, probably wouldn't be easy to make a cab. However, programs like Sprite Backup will do this for you. You can selectively restore your mail using SB, however I generally back up my phone once I get things the way I like it, then if anything goes sour, I hard reset, then restore.

 

dazza7111

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• Oct 25, 2008

• #15

any1 made an ultimate tweak.cab? maybe make your diamond seem as fast as a custom rom?????????????
then any hardreset.......

 

unknown1205

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• Oct 28, 2008

• #16

dewey1973 said:

Would it be possible to have a wiki of descriptions for each of these options? I know I could Google them one by one but I'm sure users would appreciate a single source.

Click to expand...

Click to collapse

+1 on descriptions of each cab

 

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segadc

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• Oct 28, 2008

• #17

Wow very nice! Thanks!

 

zeezee

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• Oct 29, 2008

• #18

I suggest a field to make a *.cab regarding to any registry path/setting the user wishes (if the user is more technical).
without having to actually add to the public entry list.
This will allow the ability to:
1. not have to wait for the admin to add the specific entry
2. allows the author of the new *.cab to distribute their new edit on the fly.
3. give the admin to log & analyze the entries in the custom field to and determine more of the common *custom* entries the ppl may want. Thus not having to depend on explicit user input and emails all the time.

 

Last edited: Oct 29, 2008

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polkadots

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• Nov 1, 2008

• #19

First - thanks for putting this together!


Quick question - I had it "enable" GPS coded photos...but I don't think it did? Shouldn't I have an option somewhere in my camera menu to activate this once I've installed the .cab? Additionally, I don't believe "enable landscape pictures" and "sport mode" worked - how do I know?

Many thanks!

 

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polkadots

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• Nov 1, 2008

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Oh, and I forgot to mention (not that it matters???) that I'm on an HTC Touch Pro with Sprint - stock ROM. I'm new to all this, so I apologize if this is basic stuff.