Tweak Your Smartphone From Your PC With Smartione

[Mike Temporale]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://metropical.free.fr/forum/index.php?showtopic=6' target='_blank'>http://metropical.free.fr/forum/index.php?showtopic=6</a><br /><br /></div>Smartione is a very nice little application that allows you to tweak and configure your Smartphone from your PC. Smartione allows you to view system information, transfer images and video, convert RSS feeds to HTML, edit your phones registry, explore databases, tweak various aspects of the interface, and organize your start menu, all from your PC. :) The Google translaction can be found <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmetropical.free.fr%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Fshowtopic%3D6&amp;langpair=fr%7Cen&amp;hl=en&amp;newwindow=1&amp;safe=off&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;prev=%2Flanguage_tools">here,</a> since the original site is in French. <br /><br />Encece was kind enough to supply us with a number of screenshots showing off the application and it's many features, but the pictures are a little too wide for the front page, and when I resize them you can't make out much of anything. As such, I have posted these in the thread. Check them out, and let us know what you think!

[Mike Temporale]

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Temporale-20041204-Smartione-1.jpg

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Temporale-20041204-Smartione-2.jpg

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Temporale-20041204-Smartione-4.jpg

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Temporale-20041204-Smartione-5.jpg

[Jerry Raia]

What a great find Encece! Just downloaded and ran it. Great little app!

:way to go: :way to go:

[apeguero]

Much Props Mike :clap: I'm going to be all over this one.

[Kris Kumar]

WooHoo ! Great find encece.

:werenotworthy: to the developer and you!

Just the tool that we needed...since PHM Registry Editor keeps crashing on WM2003SE devices, this will prove to be a great tool. Not to mention working with Smartphone registry on the desktop is so much easier.

[Kris Kumar]

Love the RSS to HTML. Smartphone Thoughts is one of the default RSS feeds. WooHoo! :D

This almost brings the AvantGo kind of functionality to RSS. I exported some RSS feeds. And then went to the "\Storage\Program Files\Smartione\RSS\" folder on my Smartphone. And launched the "RSS_Index.htm" in that folder.

Also a cool TIP. Bookmark this RSS_Index.Htm, so that next time you export the RSS feeds to your Smartphone, you do not have to use the File Manager to launch the .htm file. Just go into pIE and select the favorite link. :)

[jfd]

ho ho .... :roll:
little bug with xp style ...

[Kris Kumar]

ho ho .... :roll:
little bug with xp style ...

Thanks jfd for making such an awesome tool. :)

[PPCMD]

THis looks great, now if CIngular would ship the MPx220 to my local store I would be happy. I really want to get the trial underway and transfer my other lines before year/billing cycle ends.

[jfd]

Love the RSS to HTML. Smartphone Thoughts is one of the default RSS feeds. WooHoo! :D

This almost brings the AvantGo kind of functionality to RSS. I exported some RSS feeds. And then went to the "\Storage\Program Files\Smartione\RSS\" folder on my Smartphone. And launched the "RSS_Index.htm" in that folder.

Also a cool TIP. Bookmark this RSS_Index.Htm, so that next time you export the RSS feeds to your Smartphone, you do not have to use the File Manager to launch the .htm file. Just go into pIE and select the favorite link. :)

you do not have "Smartione-RSS" link in Start menu :?:

[Kris Kumar]

Thanks for pointing out. :oops: I see the link in the Start Menu. Awesome. Since I did not install any app on the phone, I guess I never bothered to check the Start Menu.

Cool!

And I also noticed that in the options you can change the path of the RSS files to storage card. You have provided all the tweaks. :-)

[jfd]

If you change the folder, the link do not match ! :oops:

In the next version, i would implement a function which will dynamically change the link for custom folder.
:wink:

[Kris Kumar]

If you change the folder, the link do not match ! :oops:

In the next version, i would implement a function which will dynamically change the link for custom folder.
:wink:

Noticed that. ;-) It is a minor hassle compared to what the tool lets you do. :-) Plus I prefer the pIE shortcuts. ;-)

[aungmaw]

Thank you very much to the developer of smartione. We really need that kind of application for smartphone.

One question. I am using ISP proxy to access internet and when I download RSS there is error in download and get nothing. Is there anyway I can setup inoption file to put proxy address so that I can download RSS.

Thanks again.

[jfd]

ok for the proxy ... :wink:

[Mike Temporale]

I'm not sure why, but when I try and apply this reg hack (http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,5753) using Smartione, the OK button stays greyed out. Has anyone else noticed any problems with the register editor?

Yes I have too. I ended up deleting the key I was trying to change and just recreating it with the new value. Worked fine that way

[CokaChoka]

I'm not sure why, but when I try and apply this reg hack (http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,5753) using Smartione, the OK button stays greyed out. Has anyone else noticed any problems with the register editor?

Have had the exact same problem. Was attempting to alter keypad backlighting, but ran into the same situation. I've only had the phone for a few days and just started using Smartione ~10 minutes ago, so there is the distinct possibility that I am missing something obvious.

[jfd]

In options :
[edition]
mode_edition=2
; 1 = lecture simple / read only, 2 = lecture ecriture / read write

set to 2 for modifying the registry.

[Jerry Raia]

Great work jfd :)
We look forward to more!

[Mike Temporale]

Okay, I've run into another problem. I was goofing around in the registry, but like a good boy, I exported things before deleting or modifying anything. Problem is, I can't seem to import them back. The icon is greyed out!? :(

[jfd]

I work for the IMPORT function ...
Available in next days ... :wink:

[Mike Temporale]

Ah.... So it's not something that I'm doing wrong.

Thanks jfd. Great work! :)

[Jerry Raia]

The more I use this app the more I love it.

[jfd]

new version available : 1.3.0.0
you can echange yours tweaks/configurations 8)

[Jerry Raia]

Excellent :)
Before you upgrade though make copies of your data files such as the Start Order, RSS and Directories in the setup files. Installing the new version overwrites them to defaults.

[jfd]

You need only backup : "options.ini" and "rss\liste.ini" :wink:

[Jerry Raia]

Thanks! Suggestion for next version:

Give the option to save previous settings during the install. :D

[aungmaw]

Dear JFD,

Thanks a lot for adding proxy in option. It is working fine now for RSS download with proxy. You are the Champion.

Thanks again and all the best,

aungmaw

[BigCanoe]

I am trying to re-arrange my start menu, I make changes, then I hit save (the diskette) and refresh (the circled arrows), but the start menu is still in the older order on my phone, any ideas?

[jfd]

for view the change in "start menu order" :

2 solutions :
- reboot the smartphone
- kill the process "appman.exe" via "Sp Task Manager" (www.binarys.com)

aurevoir :wink:

[BigCanoe]

Ahhh, thanks so much, very awsome application!

[Jerry Raia]

Another update on this posted yesterday (12/17)

[jfd]

I work in other function : Sound Manager !

- customize all sounds
- create and distribute a sound package (*.ssp) (Smartione/Smartphone Sound Pack) (open format : zip)
- change theme in 2 clics
- play sound
- etc ...

ScreenShot (not definitive) :

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/419/soundmanagersmartione1iy.jpg

A bientôt :)

[Kris Kumar]

Hi Jfd,

I am being a little greedy. :-) Will it be possible to add

- Screens to configure the mailboxes (POP/IMAP)
- Screens to configure the Data Connections

:-)

Thanks
Kris

[Mike Temporale]

I work in other function : Sound Manager !

WooHoo!!! Buh-Bye Soundz Cool. :mrgreen:


jfd, Thanks for the excellent work. :clap:

[Jerry Raia]

I'll second that :D

[jfd]

Hi Jfd,

I am being a little greedy. :-) Will it be possible to add

- Screens to configure the mailboxes (POP/IMAP)
- Screens to configure the Data Connections
Kris

He, big function ! :crazyeyes:

2 solutions :
1 - write directly in registry : you need to know all key ... i am not sure for the keys implied ... large work of investigation :?

2 - generate a CAB, and send it automatically to smartphone ...
what you thinks about it ... i prefer this solution ...


Happy new year ! :D

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[Kris Kumar]

2 - generate a CAB, and send it automatically to smartphone ...
what you thinks about it ... i prefer this solution ...


Happy New Year :)

I agree, it is a big task...sorry...

But it will be a great time saver. Some of the OTA Smartphone provisioning site that do the things I asked for don't work too well. The stupid SMS never gets delivered. Plus it doesn't work for folks like me. I mean my carrier is not supported by the OTA site, because my carrier has not started carrying the Smartphone.

I like the second one. I think it would be great to generate an XML provisioning file or something. Package it as CAB and send it across.

But hey..no hurry. Keep it on the back burner. :wink:

[killah21]

I am so fed up and angry i cannot get my start menu to customize.
First of all i cannot kill the process appman.exe no matter what even with sp task manager. I quit the app and try to edit my start menu but still nothing WORKS!! i have tried every single tool to customize my start menu but none of them have worked! I thought your app Smartione would do the trick but i hit the diskette button to save then the arrow to update and when i turn off my cell phone and turn it back on my whole start menu IS IN ALPHABETICAL order!!!!!!?????? i dont know how this has happened but now.....my whole start menu is in abc... order...and i dont like this, someone please please help me!!!!!!!

also on a side note where are text messages located?

Phone: mpx220
firmware: 1.3
windows mobile 2003 se

[jfd]

see this key in registry : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenu

[Jerry Raia]

and above all....remain calm :wink:

[jfd]

But hey..no hurry. Keep it on the back burner. :wink:

Ok :o ... i finish the sound manager ... :roll:

A bientôt :wink:

[ozziegn]

anyone have another D/L link for this program?

I had it but I then had to reformat my computer and now I cant D/L it from the link on the first page because its wanting me to register but for some reason my account hasnt been activated yet.

[Kris Kumar]

anyone have another D/L link for this program?

I had it but I then had to reformat my computer and now I cant D/L it from the link on the first page because its wanting me to register but for some reason my account hasnt been activated yet.

I believe now to download you need to register. I just did it, took me seconds. I received an email with activation instructions, clicked on the link and it activated my account, in a snap. :-)

Did you receive the activation email, I hope it is not in the spam filter or junk mail box. ;-)

[SassKwatch]

Am I right in thinking this app is more a device configuration tool than a device interaction tool......ala Pocket Controller?

[Mike Temporale]

Am I right in thinking this app is more a device configuration tool than a device interaction tool......ala Pocket Controller?

Not really. It's more of a tweak and assitance tool. Pocket Controller is just a remote desktop type app. Really, it's worth checking out - for the registry editor alone. :D

[SassKwatch]

for view the change in "start menu order" :

2 solutions :
- reboot the smartphone
- kill the process "appman.exe" via "Sp Task Manager" (www.binarys.com)

I'm having the problem with the Start Menu being sorted alphabetically after using Smartione. And have tried both the above multiple times with no success.

If I open the Registry Key indicated earlier with the Resco Registry Editor, the order I designated in Smartione is displayed, but for some reason it isn't producing the desired result.

Anyone figure out any solutions?

[jfd]

http://metropical.free.fr/forum/index.php?showtopic=12
:wink:

[SassKwatch]

http://metropical.free.fr/forum/index.php?showtopic=12
:wink:

Ahhh..., I'd not read that discussion all the way through, I guess. As soon as I decreased the number of items in the 'order' key in the Registry to &lt; 16, everything is working fine now.

Thanks!

[Jerry Raia]

This is another program that gets better with each version. Keep it up folks! :)

[jfd]

He Jerry,
what do you of last beta think :?:

[Jerry Raia]

I haven't had a chance to look at it too closely yet. I will this week :)

[jfd]

Smartione version 1.4.1.0 available.

:wink:

[Gator5000e]

I can't get to the link. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Do I need to register on the forum to access the download?

[Mike Temporale]

I can't get to the link. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Do I need to register on the forum to access the download?

Try using the link from the new version post we did over here (http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=54491) 8)

[jfd]

Do I need to register on the forum to access the download?
yes

[ctmagnus]

The 16 preferred items in the Start Menu is a particularly nice tweak! :)

[jfd]

Hello All :D

New version 1.4.2 available
go to www.smartione.com

;)