Guest Paul [MVP] Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 TotW: Changing Emergency Call Numbers You just can't keep a tweaker down... so pzee, one of our Pinoy moderators, is back again with yet another tweak :D Over to you pzee, and if anyone needs any guidance on editing the registry, check out any of our previous tweaks in this forum ;) P Target device: C500 - wont work on Tanager, not tested on Voyager. Our tool: RESCO File Explorer / Registry Editor ECall Numbers are emergency numbers you can dial even when the device's keypad is locked. The C500 is programmed to have ECall numbers 911, 112, 08, and 999 as default numbers. If for example you are in the Philippines, those default ECall numbers are pretty useless. Dialing 911 for example will take you to Pizza Hut hotline. That is not a good idea in cases of emergency situations, right? J/K ;) Our target value is: 'List' of HKLM\Security\ECall It is a 'Multi-String' data item with values 911, 112, 08, and 999 You can't simply change the numbers by editing the values since you'll get an error message: "Unable to perform this operation". What you need to do is rename 'List' to 'ListX'. Once renamed, create a new Multi-String Value, type 'List'. Edit the value data by entering, for example, your country's ECall numbers, police hotline etc. You can also add several numbers to the existing list. Restart your phone for changes to take effect. :D Our tweaked phone... Any questions, feel free to post below! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest extravagant Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 I never see a screen that says emergency number when I press 911 without pressing the talk button.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest extravagant Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 I never see a screen that says emergency number when I press 911 without pressing the talk button.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SORRY MATE I SEE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hrb Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Well, but I can't see that it says Emergency Number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gingerninja Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Just tried this and it wont let me rename list to listx. Phone is c500 app unlocked any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rankinl Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Just tried this and it wont let me rename list to listx. Phone is c500 app unlocked any ideas? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same with me. Using Resco Registry on C500, just like the example. Cannot rename the Key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sTevenX Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Dude, I can't rename the key either. Using Windows CE Registry Editor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Sorry for this very late reply. The inability to change the ECall number on your phone is due to the fact that HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security is a protected part of the registry. Again, sorry if this got you confused. Here are the list of protected registry areas. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Init HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\WDMDrivers HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services HKEY CLASSES_ROOT (device specific) To address that issue, we have to tweak the registry using a provisioning file. Attached is a CAB which when installed, will set the ECall number to 123 only. Restart device after installation. Using your favorite registry editor (try RESCO), open HKLM\Security\ECall then edit content of 'List' (there should be 123 inside) Change 123 to your desired number. To add another number, make sure the cursor is at the end of the 1st number then press Action button (toggle bar) to move to the next line. For example: 123 <--- 1st Ecall number; line 1 456 789 <--- 3rd Ecall number Hit 'Done' when finished. Restart device for changes to take effect.ECall.Prov.cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gingerninja Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Thanks pzee. Ihave just run the above cab and it has changed the contents of list to 123 but when i dial 999 with the key lock on it still recognises it as an emergency number. Any ideas why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Have you tried a restart after changing the number? I don't have the 999 ECall number anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gingerninja Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Yes soft reset phone afterwards and the only number in list is 123 but it still recognises 999 and 911 :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I found out that 112 is still recognized on my phone. Well at least only 112. :) Now I don't have any idea of other registry section/s harboring the ECall numbers. :twisted: Strange...the other ECall numbers are no longer active except for 112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gingerninja Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Thanks for looking mate. Let me know if you find any more keys to change ](*,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Esevenoo Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Hi there. I tried this tweak on MPx 220 and it works without problems 8) I have my MPx 220 lacalised for Czech Republic and there is only 112 which I want to have there (because it can be used in my country). I added 3 other numbers (155, 150, 158) and they work. :) I also tried (just for joy) removing 112 from the list. And, I have the same problem as others have. It's strange. :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exosceleton Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 hello pzee your cab file doesn't work on my e200. The message is that the cab doesn't have the correct system authorization any idea's thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Whoa! Humungous screenshot. Is that from a PocketPC? Just kidding. :) Have you decertified your phone already? Check this link for the procedures: http://www.modaco.com/This_is_how_to_app_u...ne-t206929.html Welcome to MoDaCo Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exosceleton Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 thanks, ill try that today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exosceleton Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 that did the trick, thanks. The dutch emergency services are gatefull that they will not recieve calls from my trouserpocket anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 that did the trick, thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are most welcome. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest muppetboy Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I can't get it to work :) I've changed the reg key, but still 112 and 999 etc work. I've even tried deleting things. Each time I've powered down then up again. I guess I'm doing something wrong - any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hi. Welcome to MoDaCo. Have you tried my post in here: http://www.modaco.com/index.php?act=findpost&pid=640976 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest muppetboy Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Hi. Welcome to MoDaCo. Have you tried my post in here: http://www.modaco.com/index.php?act=findpost&pid=640976 ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi. Thanks for the welcome. Yeah, I've given that a go. But, unfortunately still get no joy. I can edit the registry keys, and they take ok. If I lock the device and type in 123 it will warn me that it's an emergency number. But, it also does the same for 999 etc - even though they are not in the list. So, it does parse that list - but it must have another set of emergency numbers elsewhere. When I use PHM reg editor to search, it crashes my device. I was going to see if 999 etc exist elsewhere in the registry. cheers for the help! muppet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gpcarreon (MVP) Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 I also encounter the same issue but only with one number. All other numbers are no longer accessed except 112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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