Magic files
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There are a large number of magical files that will affect behavior of the device merely by their presence in /psp. All flags are enabled by creating a file with the given name, and are disabled by removing the file.
Flag | Effect | Ironforge | Falconwing |
alt_opening | Plays the alternate opening swf | Y | Y |
REFORMAT_STORAGE | Reformats /mnt/storage on boot | N | Y |
missed_alarm | Indicates that chumbalarmd has missed an alarm, so flashplayer won't start up at boot. | Y | Y |
disable_intro | Prevents the intro movie from running. Set when "Never show intro" is tapped. | Y | Y |
start_sshd | Automatically starts a passwordless ssh daemon when the network starts. | Y | Y |
start_ap | Automatically sets up an access point if connected via 3G or ethernet. | N | Y |
fmradio_xclk | Tells the FM radio to use a clock generated from the CPU, rather than from a crystal. | N | Y |
usb_fb_hack | Always allow a user to plug in a keyboard and have fbcon activate, rather than only when FP is running. | N | Y |
Magic files with values
These files will affect various aspects of the system based on values present in them.
Flag | Value | Effect | Ironforge | Falconwing |
backup_alarm_duration | Integer value | An integer contained within specifies the duration of the backup alarm (DMS) in seconds. | Y | Y |
clockoverlay.xml | See the clockoverlay.xml link | Displays a clock overlay when in widget mode. | Y | Y |
music_order | See the music_order link | Reorder the items in the CP > music source list. | Y | Y |
hotspot | Comma separated integer values, for a hot-spot in the upper-left: 0,0 | Create a small invisible on-screen hotspot that performs the same function as the top button to exit widget mode and return to the main screen of the Control Panel | ? | Y |