I modified this post because I kept getting the wrong time zone. And the Conflipper solution failed due to server failure. This is a more reliable way of adding cities.

Follow these steps and you should be fine:
1. Install Microsoft.NET Compact Framework (the current version is 3.5)
2. Install Total Commander
3. In Total Commander, navigate to the Windows directory and find 2330fc3c_manila. Go to the properties of that file and uncheck "Read only". Click ok to save your changes to the file.

3.5 Copy the file out of the windows directory, change the permissions, then copy it back.

4. Download Weather Database Editor (attached in this post; rename *.cab) and install. Launch the app, go to your Country> click "Edit" > click "Cities" > click "Edit" > click "Add City".

5. Add your city using the Accuweather code. Example: |NAM|US|NJ|PARAMUS

6. Click OK to save

7. Download and Install sqllite admin (SQLite Administrator - International Milestone Beta)

8. Copy 2330fc3c_manila to your desktop

9. Edit 2330fc3c_manila with sqlite

10. Check last fields (timezone and msid) in cities section for your town and copy them from nearest one to your town (geographically)

11. Commit changes to file and copy back to the \Windows directory on your TP2

12. Soft reset your phone.

You can now add your city in TF3D.

Hope This Helps

Attached Files

WeatherDatabaseEditor 1.2.txt (569.5 KB, 56 views)

I modified thies thread to reflect the failure of the Conflipper server. This change allows you to add a city without being dependent on a third-party server.

I did this on my previous phone using Resco. I am again using Resco and I can't remove the Read Only flag. It also says the file is in ROM which would explain why it can't be removed. Does your 2330fc3c_manila file say it is in ROM? I don't remember if that was the case on my previous phone.

No, it does not say that it is in ROM. Make certain that you copy the file to a temp directory and then unflag the copied file as Read Only. Then copy it back to the Windows directory.

I checked again and mine does say it is in ROM. I was able to copy, remove the read only flag and copy back. Resco identified the file to be copied over as a ROM file and warned of it. I added a city and it works fine.

The last time I did this my phone kept on rebooting every time I went to the Weather screen. That was when I decided to buy a backup program. I did a backup before I made changes to the database. Your Cab file was newer than the one I had. Thanks for the Cab file.

This would be a nice addition to FAQ

I just got my TP2 (from an i760) and am enjoying setting it up. The main problem I've come across so far is that my city is not in the list of cities available on the weather program.

It looks like this approach will address this issue, but there must be an easier way! Can you just type in a zip code somewhere?

Could someone point me in the right direction or confirm that this is the only known way of addressing the issue.

Thanks,

David

I've tried many different ways and this seems to be the only way that works best.

A hassle, but worked like a charm. For the next guy, I'll add a couple of clarifications to the steps in post #1:

Step 9, I dragged the manila file onto the SQLite icon to open it.

Step 10, you need select the tab on the right called "Edit Data" and then click (double click?) on the table icon on the left called "Cities". Scroll to the bottom of the list and you will find your newly entered city. Double click the relevant fields and enter.

Step 11, on the "Database" menu, select "Close". I couldn't copy directly to \Windows, I had to copy from my computer to a temporary folder, then use totalcommander to copy to the \Windows directory.

Step 12, the soft reset button is a small red button on the side of the phone under the back cover.

Thanks for the help, and hopefully these clafications help the next guy.

David