[Kitchen+ROMs]Sumit's Pro User's ROM WM 6.1 Edition v5.0 (Build 21056) :) - P3400 ROM Development

UPDATED : 31-December-2009 : Version 5.0 21056 SYS+XIP for Visual Kitchen+Optimized OEMs and EXTs+ROMs Added.
UPDATED : 10-October-2009 : Version 3.2 Updated 21055 SYS+XIP for Visual Kitchen as well as ROMs Added.
Hey Guys!
With lots of excitement, here i present, my first self cooked Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM which i call by the name Pro User's ROM
Its a no-nonsense rom for users who want to use their Windows Mobile OS and Phone with all its genuineness. Upgrade your Gene (P3400i and maybe older P3400 with S/N HT8xxx and HT7xxxx) and add new life to it with Windows Mobile 6.1 and a lots of great apps many of which are taken from Elfin. I've given a great amount of time in bugfixing and error checking, and therefore for the most part, this rom is bugfree and some of the known problems that i found after all my efforts, i have given workarounds for those in post #2.
Description: v5.0 [31-12-09]
BASE OS: CE OS 5.2.21056 (Build 21056.1.6.9)
Free RAM: ~26-27 MB, ~31 with Camera Loader
Free Phone Storage : ~50-51 MB
Page Pool : 8 MB
Download Links
Current Version : 5.0 build 21056 with Optimized OEM, EXTs and Recmodding Structure
ROM New Gene
ROM Old Gene
SYS for my Visual Kitchen build 21056
XIP (ROM Folder) for my Visual Kitchen build 21056
New OEMs for my Visual Kitchen
New WM 6.1 EXTs for my Visual Kitchen (New Gene Only, for Old Gene, Copy and paste the New Gene folder and rename it to OldGene. It would have been redundant to upload same files with just different folder names)
Updated EXTROM with Gene Branding, Palringo and Pocket Digital Clock Plugin+Winimage EXTROM editor
Previous Version : 3.2 build 21055
SYS for my Visual Kitchen build 21055
XIP (ROM Folder) for my Visual Kitchen build 21055
ROM New Gene
ROM Old Gene
Archived Version : 3.0 build 21054
SYS and XIP for my Visual Kitchen build 21054
Kitchen build 21054
ROM New Gene
ROM Old Gene
Archived Version : 2.5 build 21046
New Gene
Old Gene
SYS and XIP (ported for new and old gene)
Notes
- Build 21051 rom version 2.7 has some battery backup problem. So am not including it in previous builds section.
- Build 21054 is fully loaded rom with no feature of OS cut. If you want to add remove features, use the kitchen.
Please post your views, reviews, opinions etc etc about how fruitful my work was
If you like my work and feel that its worth some money, please donate to me, whatever amount you like at
Enjoy!

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Problem Resolutions and FAQ:
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1. How to configure Hotmail's Pop3 Access in default messaging application of Windows Mobile without using Windows Live?
Solution: Create a new email account as usual and use these details:
Step 1:
Email Address: Your email but dont use @hotmail.com, instead use something else like htmail.com or something like that. Please not that this is only necessary if your email address end in @hotmail.com. Other Windows Live users dont need to do this.
Password: Your Password.
Step 2:
Uncheck the checkbox : Try to get e-mail settings automatically from the Internet
Step 3:
Select "Internet E-Mail" as your service provider.
Step4:
Enter your name and an account name.
Step 5:
Incoming Mail Server: pop3.live.com
Account Type : POP3
Step 6:
Username : Your email address (full email including @hotmail.com or any other windows live address that you have. This time give it correctly)
Password: Your Password.
Step 7:
Outgoing (SMTP) mail Server: smtp.live.com
Check the box "Outgoing Server requires authentication" and "Use the same username and password for sending mail."
Click "Advance Server Settings". Check the boxes "Use SSL for Incoming Mail" and "Use SSL for outgoing mail". Select "The Internet" as Network connection and then click "Done."
Step 7:
Select the Automatic update interval you want or manual for no automatic mail checking.
Click Finish.
Now open the account in Messaging and click Menu>Tools>Options. Click the account name, click "Edit Account Setup" and change the email address to the real one.Click Next, Next untill Finish and then click ok to close the options menu.
Thats it. Hotmail will be accessible from messaging now.
2. ActiveSync Starts up Again and Again Automatically Even When the Phone is Not Connected to USB cable or Bluetooth
Solution: It happens for some strange reasons that i haven't been able to find but for now there is a workaround for it.
For Users who use Exchange server with ActiveSync will have no problem if they have set the update schedule to manual. Otherwise, if you are using the push mail feature of exchange, then ActiveSync will run all the time for syncing and that is very normal.
For User who dont use Exchanage server, they should create a fake server and then set the update schedule to manual to prevent ActiveSync from running on its own. Here are the steps for that.
First of all, configure ActiveSync with your PC if you want to sync with PC using the usual method. After that:
1. Open Activesync on your phone and from the menu choose Configure Server...
2. Enter any email address. Clear the checkbox titled "Attempt to detect Exchange Server Settings Automatically". Click Next.
3. In server address, enter localhost or anything else. Click next.
4. Enter any username, password and domain name. I mean random strings. Also check save password checkbox.
5. Clear all the checkboxes in the "Data you want to synchronize" list. Click Finish.
6. Open Menu>Schedule. Here set both the dropdown lists to "Manually" and clear both the checkboxes. Click OK and close ActiveSync.
Plus as an additional step, delete the unneeded notification for Active Sync. To do that :
1. Open DotFred's task manager (Task Manager 2) and go to the Notifications tab.
2. In "Notified Programs", search for repllog.exe. You will most probably find 3 entries for it.
3. Scroll horizontally and out of these 3 or what ever entries, find those which have the entry "AppRunAtTimeChange" or "AppRunAfterTimeChange". Delete these entries, using the third icon from left on the bottom toolbar.
ActiveSync wont give you any problems after this.
3. Audio Booster doesn't allows entering Equalizer settings and checking the equalizer checkbox + Missing Audiobooster Option in Audio Managers Menu
Solution: This is not a problem and happens with some versions of AudioBooster and Audio Manager, if their version numbers are different. To resolve it :-
Just start AudioManager, let it build its library a little and then play a song for minimum 5 seconds. After that start AudioBooster, adjust one of its sliders a little. Then soft reset your phone, and both the problems will be solved. What happens is, they create their respective registry settings on first start and after that everything is fine. In Original ROMs from HTC, since on first boot the Customization applications runs, it sets up the registry itself. But even with that, you have to reboot your device anyway.

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Useful Add-ons for this ROM
First of all, these apps are not mine, i am just posting these here for convenience. All the credit goes to the respective authors.
1. HTC Home version 2.1.1005.722 with Directory Fix by Schen
This is the best version of HTC home i have seen yet. It has almost no memory usage problem, takes only about 1 MB or so of memory. The original HTC home in the WM 6 original p3400i ROM was a memory hog and full of memory leak related bugs. This one is with 6 tabs, an extra one for music player management from home screen. And it saves its files in a seprate folder out of \windows so it doesn't makes your device any slower. A must have in my opinion.
Download Link : http://www.4shared.com/file/79512497/41ac3801/HTCHomev211005722DirectoryFixOnlyschen.html

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nice man very nice you've done it !!! you are the man
it looks very nice i'll try it tonight
and feed you back
good job

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i think issue solve in new virsion

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ankit360 said:
there is some problem first time went i boot up it freeze at windows mobile boot screen then i hard reset it mow working fine
where is mms ?
usb to pc not working
audio manager not working
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1. Freeze?? It makes a sound and returns after about a minute thats it. No freezes for me. I think you should've waited for a while.
2. ya man, mms is missing! I'll try to find the mms composer and cook a new version. I dont know how i missed it. :| For now i've attached the cab file of the latest version taken from kaiser, i think. [CAB DELETED AS THE COMPOSER IS ALREADY PRESENT IN THE CURRENT VERSION]
3. USB to PC's second mode is not working. But its connecting fine. Isn't that so in your case?
4. Audio Manager working fine on my phone. What error it is showing??

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audio manager it's show it already open
no disk storage mode on usb to pc normal mode working fine
also ram is about 22-18mb

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Hi Sumit,
Thanx a ton for this ROM. Just flashed. I didn't have any issues while booting first time, which I can confirm.
Audio Manager is opening, in my case at least. Can't play and check now, since I am in office
As far as USB to PC option is concerned, can confirm that I am able to Sync. Not tried the second option yet, since I am in the middle of syncing my contacts and appointments. Will confirm later on.
The only concern, I feel, is lesser RAM as compared to other ROMs. But peformance in terms of folder browsing etc., is brilliant. May be a tradeoff.
Again, thanx a lot for the kitchen too. But I am not really sure, how to work on the same. Though I tried, didnt' work out. So, gave up for the moment.
Thanks, again.

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@krazy_about_technology
does this work with the old Gene with SN HT7XXX...
thanks...

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Wait for some hours guys, i am cooking a new version with fixes.
I've integrated Arcsoft MMS, File Open and Save dialog Changer for default windows dialogs and old icon of USB to PC.
Removed the SQM (Software Quality Metrics), USB to PC icon of Elfin as it was not working.
Anything else guys?

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krazy_about_technology said:
Wait for some hours guys, i am cooking a new version with fixes.
I've integrated Arcsoft MMS, File Open and Save dialog Changer for default windows dialogs and old icon of USB to PC.
Removed the SQM (Software Quality Metrics), USB to PC icon of Elfin as it was not working.
Anything else guys?
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I would say, so far this ROM has been impressive. Great work mate. Waiting for the fix.
Just one comment though. I don't know, many will agree with me. Will it be wise to remove Office and Adobe Reader out of this ROM? Both of them are available in cabs and can be eaily installed in Storage card. I was thinking that removing the same from the ROM will save some valuable space in storage. Just a thought.

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why start a kitchen for new gene
hi
u being such an expert on the new gene why not u start a kitchen
krazy_about_technology said:
Hey Guys!
With lots of excitement, here i present, my first self cooked Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM which i call by the name Pro User's ROM
Its a no-nonsense rom for users who want to use their Windows Mobile OS and Phone with all its genuineness. Upgrade your Gene (P3400i and maybe older P3400 with S/N HT8xxx) and add new life to it with Windows Mobile 6.1 and a lots of great apps many of which are taken from Elfin. I've given a great amount of time in bugfixing and error checking, and therefore for the most part, this rom is bugfree and some of the known problems that i found after all my efforts, i have given workarounds for those in post #2.
Description:
ROM's base operating system version is CE OS 5.2.20931 (Build 20931.1.5.0)
Free Memory at Startup : 22.57 MB
Free User Space : 46.56 MB
Page Pool : 6 MB
I have created it with my own ported XIP from WM 6 Original Rom for P3400i using Ramersonw's Fabulously easy Kitchen for GENE. Many Many thanks to Ramersonw for his great work. I would also like to thank Om-By for his fabulous page pool changer.
Here are some screen shots from it:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have also attached the individual images of screen shots with this post.
Download Link : http://cid-988261b694475a67.skydriv...OMs/Sumits|_WM6.1|_ProUsersROM|_New|_Gene.exe
This ROM, in my knowledge, is the first rom for New GENE which is complete in all respects. It has all the features of WM 6.1 in it (only Welcome Center is removed as it was of no use at all). Plus i have also included some essential utilities. I wanted to include some others too but was neither able to find OEM's for some nor was i able to create with the tools i have.
Main Features:
* First WM 6.1 ROM with Fully Working version of Windows Live
I think i was right about the 2 HTC certificates that are not present in any other ROM. These are responsible for the non-functioning of Windows Live on these ROM (I think so but i could be wrong.)
*HTC's original touch driver from Elfin (Touch 3G) so all the default Windows Mobile apps have touchflo support
*Good FileSystem and Application Response timing: Windows folder is accessible within 3 seconds from any explorer application and application response time is also fine. Will be better in next releases.
*The Packages included are:
Packages Added by ME:
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Jbed Java Runtime
Google Maps
HTC Touch Audio Manager
HTC HomePlug 9 Icons
HTC GENE Camera
Sumit's HWbutton Fix (Fixes the no of hardware buttons, the kitchen i used had it confgured wrong).
Pocket CM Touch Image Viewer 0.9
EZInput RC2 Keyboard (Diamond like keyboard, very nice to use)
pkgThemes (Some themes )
Dotfred's PIM Backup
Settings++
Dotfred's Taskmanager
Voice Speed Dial
WM5 Storage 1.8
Windows_Live_10.6.34.2500
SQL Server CE 3.5 and Development Tools
Packages from Ramerson's Original Kitchen
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Marshall's Wait Cursor Skin BlueSpin
.NET Framework 3.5
nueTools nueStorage Manager Control Panel Icon
OMNIA D3DM
Adobe Reader 2.5
Diamond Calculator
AudioBooster 1.2.18192131.2
Elfin_AdvancedNetwork
Elfin_App_Service_dll
Elfin_BluetoothSetting
Elfin_BootLauncher
Elfin_ClearStorage
Elfin_CommManager
Elfin_DataDisconnect
Elfin_DeviceInfo
Elfin_HTCAnimation
Elfin_HTCApplication
Elfin_HTCGesture
Elfin_HTCMessage
Elfin_HTCSettings
Elfin_HTCUtil
Elfin_InvokeSIMMgr_dll
Elfin_LockStreamDRM
Elfin_mHubVO
Elfin_MicrophoneAGC
Elfin_Mute
Elfin_MyCPL
Elfin_NewMailAccount_exe
Elfin_PhoneSetting_dll
Elfin_PictureEnhancement
Elfin_Power
Elfin_PowerOffWarning
Elfin_Redial
Elfin_RingtonePlugin
Elfin_ShareDLL
Elfin_SimLock
Elfin_SIM_MGR_exe
Elfin_stk_service_dll
Elfin_stk_uippc_exe
Elfin_TaskManager
Elfin_USBToPCPopUp
Elfin_USBtoPC_exe
lfin_USSD_Service
Jade_DShow
Opal_PhoneCanvas_W_Lock
Raphael_mHub
Registry__Disable - Security warnings when installing non-certified application
Known Issues (See Post #2 for possible resolutions and workarounds) :
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1. ActiveSync Starts Automatically Again and Again.
2. Missing Sim Manager Icon.
Please post your views, reviews, opinions etc etc about how fruitful my work was
If you like my work and feel that its worth some money, please donate to me, whatever amount you like at
Enjoy!
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dheerajk27 said:
I would say, so far this ROM has been impressive. Great work mate. Waiting for the fix.
Just one comment though. I don't know, many will agree with me. Will it be wise to remove Office and Adobe Reader out of this ROM? Both of them are available in cabs and can be eaily installed in Storage card. I was thinking that removing the same from the ROM will save some valuable space in storage. Just a thought.
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Buddy, i wanted to make a ROM that is complete in every sense. I can think of removing Adobe Reader but removing Office doesn't makes sense as it is one of the foundation packages of Windows Mobile. This is one of the features that makes Windows Mobile platform unique. so i don't think it would be a nice idea to remove office. And you have about 44-46 MB of free space, i think thats a good tradeoff for a ROM that is quiet complete in features. Anyways, if you still want something like that, i will also uploaded the full kitchen, you can use that to generate ROM for yourself, with only things that you need. I have included what i need and what i thought most other ppl will too.
No offence buddy, just clearing my point

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does this work with the old Gene with SN HT7XXX...
thanks..
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No it wont buddy. Its for new gene not the old one. It should work on devices with ONBL 1.10.000 or higher and Serial No HT8xxx. If you have such a device with SPL unlocked either using olipro or orefkov's method, you can try it. This ROM only contain the OS and Extended ROM modules so your spl, radio etc will be untouched even if it doesn't works. Just flash back your current ROM and your phone will be working again.

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Hey guys,
Check out the updated, fixed version. I have included :
1. Arcsoft MMS composer.
2. File Open dialog replacement for default windows mobile dialogs. These include facility to browse the file system freely, but it need to be enabled from the Settings>System menu first.)
3. SIM Manager Icon added to main menu.
4. Normal USB to PC icon instead of the icon taken from Elfin ROM.
Problems:
1. There is a fake, second, non-functional USB to PC icon in the Settings>Network control panel, but fix for it and the guidelines to use it are included in both ROM and Post #2.
2. The ActiveSync issue remains.
Please post your views about this updated version guys.
Important
Is their someone from Delhi or Noida reigon with an old gene who would like to test the ROMs if i make a clone of this for old gene? I dont have the phone for doing the debugging.

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krazy_about_technology said:
Hey guys,
Check out the updated, fixed version. I have included :
1. Arcsoft MMS composer.
2. File Open dialog replacement for default windows mobile dialogs. These include facility to browse the file system freely, but it need to be enabled from the Settings>System menu first.)
3. SIM Manager Icon added to main menu.
4. Normal USB to PC icon instead of the icon taken from Elfin ROM.
Problems:
1. There is a fake, second, non-functional USB to PC icon in the Settings>Network control panel, but fix for it and the guidelines to use it are included in both ROM and Post #2.
2. The ActiveSync issue remains.
Please post your views about this updated version guys.
Important
Is their someone from Delhi or Noida reigon with an old gene who would like to test the ROMs if i make a clone of this for old gene? I dont have the phone for doing the debugging.
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Thanks a lot for the update for this great ROM. Just downloaded. Will flash and post my views by tomorrow. Thanks again...

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HELP
Hii..
Actually i was trying to update my htc p3400i which has the following quote
ONBL 1.17.0000
SPL 1.17.0000
GSM 02.79.90
OS 1.17.0.0​With your rom update "p3400i GENE_wm6.1_19971wwe fusion9.0_new_gene_GENEs"...I have done all the steps as you have mentioned in your tuturial,,,I have completed successfully...But the phone doesnot reboot when it get off after the update,,,,i waited for 15 minutes then i unpluged the battery and again pluged in then i switch on my phone but only the green light key and red light key blinked for a second but the phone doesnot started.....
Now I request you to help me i shall be really very thankful to you.......

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hi. firstly thnxx for looking forward for GENE users. its an excellent ROM.
buddy i have old GENE which i have ulocked and flashed it with lomlom's fusion9 ROM. my mobiles' ONBL is 1.17.000
can i use this ROM on my mobile. how can i find tht my mobile is of which S/N: HT8xxxx or S/N: HT7xxxx. where can i find the whole detailed info abt my mobile system.
i would also like to help u in development (though i dont know anything abt it but i'll try) and testing..

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pawan4ever4one said:
Hii..
Actually i was trying to update my htc p3400i which has the following quote
ONBL 1.17.0000
SPL 1.17.0000
GSM 02.79.90
OS 1.17.0.0​With your rom update "p3400i GENE_wm6.1_19971wwe fusion9.0_new_gene_GENEs"...I have done all the steps as you have mentioned in your tuturial,,,I have completed successfully...But the phone doesnot reboot when it get off after the update,,,,i waited for 15 minutes then i unpluged the battery and again pluged in then i switch on my phone but only the green light key and red light key blinked for a second but the phone doesnot started.....
Now I request you to help me i shall be really very thankful to you.......
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First of all dear, thats not my ROM. thats lomlom's. secondly, i think you gave gone through only first stage of unlocking your spl. just go thru the tutorial again and try using the orefkov's gene unbricker as described in the other threads. Otherwise, if you have tried it, please describe what you exactly did and what exact result you are getting while using orefkov's method.

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abhinitagrawal said:
hi. firstly thnxx for looking forward for GENE users. its an excellent ROM.
buddy i have old GENE which i have ulocked and flashed it with lomlom's fusion9 ROM. my mobiles' ONBL is 1.17.000
can i use this ROM on my mobile. how can i find tht my mobile is of which S/N: HT8xxxx or S/N: HT7xxxx. where can i find the whole detailed info abt my mobile system.
i would also like to help u in development (though i dont know anything abt it but i'll try) and testing..
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Buddy, If your ONBL is 1.17, how come your mobile is an old gene. As far as i know, 1.10 and above ONBL is only present in new gene devices sold as p3400i in asia region and may be p3400 in other parts of the world. Please double check your mobile box for correct model detail and also post the version of your SPL, GSM and OS.
The serial no is present at the back of the mobile behind battery i think and is also there on the original box of the mobile, on a sticker on one side. Post these info then only i can suggest whether you can flash it or not.
Thanks for offering me help, but i need someone in my local vicinity for that as testing a ROm may require a lot of flashing and reflashing. Neither can i upload roms so many times nor is it fast enough to do that from a distance for you. But i appreciate that you offered your help. Thanks