'Compose NewSMS' tweak

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

This is a new approach to phone tweaking. ;)

Our target device: C500

Introduction

Isn't it by default (without using abaxia plugin) if you want to compose a new SMS message, you have to click on 'Messaging' link on your Start Menu and it will take you to the Messaging window were you have to choose from Text Messages , Media Messages, Outlook Email, POP3 service ? The jpg below presents the usual 'compose' sequence involving manual key presses (human intervention):

What will this tweak do?

This tweak will allow you to go directly to the 'compose new message' window. It is actually an automation of the usual sequence involved when composing an SMS. The tweak uses automation scripts executed by maxh2003's AutoSmartphone program. 'tmail.exe' values were left untouched as well as :MSContacts RAI values. For easy access, I have also included the tweak by patbisch regarding re-mapping and renaming of the right softkey (Contacts button).

You begin at the homescreen area. Clicking the 'Compose' button takes you to the 'Select Contacts' field of 'New Message' window. All you have to do next is choose the recepient from your Contacts list, compose your message thne finally send it. This demo animation will show you the expected results.

As a script-dependent tweak, it has a couple of limitations:

1. The script was pre-programmed to execute certain key presses at specified time (ei this button will be pressed after blank milliseconds).

2. Accidental key presses will result especially when your homescreen lags.

DISCLAIMER:

I have tested this little utlity for several times before uploading and found no 'catastrophic' results on my device. I, together with maxh2003 and patbisch, will not be held responsible for any untoward results this tweak might cause your device. If you agree with that, feel free to download the package, otherwise post something below so I may answer to the best that I can, your concerns.

To install:

1. Download the ZIP file below then extract content to a folder.

2. Install 'GPCNewSMS.CAB' to phone. No more manual registry hacking to get things working. The cab will do that for you. c",)

3. Restart device.

4. Click on 'Compose' button to launch the tweak.

To UnInstall:

Remove 'GPC NewSMS' entry from your phone's Remove Programs window (Start > Settings > Remove Programs). Doing so will also remove all registry data, links and files from your device. Easy.

Tips:

-You can also assign a speed dial key to 'Compose New' link.

-If you wish to have the 'Contacts' button untouched, you need to manually delete or rename '113' key of HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Home . That will restore your Contacts button to pre-tweaked state.

To learn more about the POWER of AutoSmartphone, kindly visit this link:

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=...=AutoSmartphone

Thanks to maxh2003 and patbisch. 8)

Have fun.

GPC

GPCNewSMS.zip

[Guest Jamma14]

Great work Pzee! ;)

[Guest chucky.egg]

Yep, nice job there pzee (as always)

@Jamma14

;)

You don't need to quote the whole post to say "Good job"

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Thanks guys! ;)

If you dont like the direct to Contacts list script, I can attach modified one (only takes you to 'new Message' window).

[Guest chucky.egg]

Looks like we've been doing very similar things... That CAB you were helping me with now replaces the right soft key with a "New SMS" link, but without the automation to the Contacts list

Still keen to find a tidy way to send the message in the same action...

I was thinking about writing a command line app to do it, that way you can re-use it for other purposes, but I doubt I'll get the time TBH

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

Chucky,

Have a look at maxh2003's AutoSmartphone app. It is able to execute pre-defined scripts, simulate key presses, type words/numbers etc. You can have your text on the script then, create a shortcut to the shk file, then execute scripts. ;)

[Guest chucky.egg]

I have a look, but what I don't much like is the phone simulating key presses, I'd rather have an controlled tool to do it so that it can't be messed up by someone pressing "Cancel" half way through.

The use I have in mind is part of a Lone Worker safety system, so that the user can just press a button (or speed dial) and know that the message will just go without any more involvement.

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

So far I have only tried this code on AutoSmartphone.

Run,tmail.exe,-service "New",

It would be great to have a predefined message using command line codes but I dont know how to do it except through scripting.

[Guest Jamma14]

@Jamma14

;)

You don't need to quote the whole post to say "Good job"

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sorry was kinda stupid :roll:

I'll remember next time :D

[Guest chucky.egg]

:oops:

Sorry just re-read pzee post and mine didn't help at all!

Edited June 9, 2005 by chucky.egg

[Guest el-wizard]

nice... but I would'nt be to fond of losing my contacts button. could it be possible to tweak the joystick-left button to new message?

[Guest mharroquejr]

yahoooo!!!! pzee pzee pzee!!!! :D ;)

more tweaks pare ko!

any luck in changing the "Start"?

wingman out!

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

could it be possible to tweak the joystick-left button to new message?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes that is possible.

Edit 1 of HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSStart

String value 1

Default value = appman.exe -s BootApps :MSStart tpcutil.dll AMStart

Rename 1 to 1OK

Create new string value 1

Value = tmail.exe -service "New"

;)

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

any luck in changing the "Start"?

wingman out!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Still looking for ways to do that. :|

[Guest chucky.egg]

Yes that is possible.

Edit 1 of HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSStart

String value 1

Default value = appman.exe -s BootApps :MSStart tpcutil.dll AMStart

Rename 1 to 1OK

Create new string value 1

Value = tmail.exe -service "New"

;)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Now that's interesting, because what I thought was a great feature of Nokias was the "Left does this", "Right does that", "Up does the other thing" movements from the Homescreen

This means that you could replicate that so that (for example) Left could go to "New Message" and Right could go to "Calendar"...

I'm not sure how that would interact with things like HILAlarm though.