MSentinel - Windows Mobile Apps and Games

I have decided to open a new thread following the request from some thankful users
Current version: 2.6
MSentinel is my small application whose solely purpose is to remind you about
- missed calls
- unread SMS & MMS messages
- unread emails
- voice mails
- 'missed' tasks and calendar events.
If any of above are found you can be notified about that by sound and/or vibration.
You can specify the time period of checking, time when the sound should be played (e.g. for not to be disturbed at night). You can also decide if the screen should be switched off after notification (to save power if the screen is not completely OFF.
You can also decide if the notification should be executed when the devices is 'full ON'.
After checking application leaves the device in the state that was before checking (if it was 'on' state - it will be the same after checking; if it was 'stand by' state - it will be the same after checking and so on).
Please notice that there are separated versions for WM5 and WM6 - see the attachments.
Screenshots:
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Language: Polish, English, Russian, German, Dutch, French, Hungarian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
If you want to add a new translation you can make a copy of 'English.lng' file, rename it to 'YourLanguageName.lng' and edit the strings. Save it using UTF-8 charset.
Requirements:
• PPC with Windows Mobile WM 5, WM 6+
• .NET CF v2.0
Still to do:
- improve blinking notification to work with screen locking software e.g. S2U
- different sounds for different notifications
- smartphone GUI version​
Changes history:
version 2.6
+ new option: ignore system volume
-----> if selected the sound file and/or vibration will be always executed;
-----> if not selected and system volume is set to 'silent' nothing will be executed;
-----> if not selected and system volume is set to 'vibrate' and vibrate option is selected - vibration will be executed
+ new translations: Czech, Chinese Traditional
+ improved installer
+ log mode now selectable in GUI
+ handled differences in the names of registry system keys between WM versions
* fixed the issue with not giving any notifications after soft reset
* fixed the issue with occasionally slowing down the system on some devices (MPlayer.exe staying in memory)
* changed 'Select sound file' dialog
* replaced color picker - better support for different resolutions
* some other bugs fixed​
version 2.53 beta
* some bugs fixed​
version 2.52 beta
* disabled notification during the active phone call​
version 2.51 beta
+ 'silence' and 'vibrate' mode support - if 'Change volume' is checked the sound will be played also when the device is in 'silence' or 'vibrate' mode
* fix for notification checking (not visible for users)​
version 2.4
+ new sound engine, it should now work with WM5 correctly
+ support for new sound formats: MP3, MP2, OGG, MOD, S3M, XM, IT
+ vibration led id selection - you can test if it is a correct value with the button on the right side
+ new translations: Dutch, French, Hungarian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
* fixed the time selection warning​
Website (under construction - now only for mirror downloading or donation):
http://homar.webpark.pl/
Donations:
Please donate if you can
Enjoy!

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hey it looks like a nice app - I'll try it later. However can you tell me if it will use mp3's?
I've been using Kaiser notification which has some of the same functionality - but would like to have something that works with mp3's
Cheers,
mattarse

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Welcome Homar.
5 Star piece of Software!!!!
Works great on my HD.
Thank You.

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Vasko said:
Welcome Homar.
5 Star piece of Software!!!!
Works great on my HD.
Thank You.
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Thanks a lot!

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mattarse said:
hey it looks like a nice app - I'll try it later. However can you tell me if it will use mp3's?
I've been using Kaiser notification which has some of the same functionality - but would like to have something that works with mp3's
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I was thinking about building in mp3 support but on the other hand I prefered to keep the app as light as possible.
However, I'll try to use some kind of external mp3 player which would only play mp3 file if selected. Maybe in one of the next releases.

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no worries - I guess then that it uses the normal system files. Ive been meaning to convert some mp3s to wave and clip out the sounds I like anyway.
Will test later and let you know how it goes.

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Great app - there aren't too many programs that have an option to remind about unread emails, and that is the reason why I'm using this app. I have installed it about week ago, and it's working good, except one little bug on my Raphael - when I want to change something, there's always some warning about "From" and "To" fields, but I've solved that.

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amazing program!
Will be possible to add a flash light notifier,1 every 10-20 second, i have an omnia and this will be very useful !
there is an app called "mFalsh" (from modaco), that work like a charm and use a flashlight of my omnia, may be you can try to take the code and insert in your program.
thanks for you awesome work !

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I want to add Korean language.
Dear. MSentinel developers..
Thank you for your production.
I use it very well.. thanks..
So.. I want to add Korean language to your production.
I attached Korean language file. and Please add to your cab file..
thank you..

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Spanish language..!
Thanks for good job...

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Hi homar,
on my Samsung Omnia the vibration is not working. Everything else is working as expected, though.
PS: thanks for this great app!

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I have made some investigation and unfortunately it seems that he vibration in Omnia works a little bit different. There is no simple workaround for that, however I'll try to prepare a version that will handle this issue.

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homar said:
I have made some investigation and unfortunately it seems that he vibration in Omnia works a little bit different. There is no simple workaround for that, however I'll try to prepare a version that will handle this issue.
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yes plz =( i also want this on my omnia.
<3

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1)when i hit the play button to preview sound file, i got the error msg saying:
MSentinelGUI.exe
MissingMethodException
cannot find PInvoke DLL "aygshell.dll" "SndOpen".
at m.b()
at o.b()
2)sometimes when my device is in the early booting phase, it gets an error like msentinel cannot be loaded. so, could the loading of msentiel be delayed a little bit, say for 15-20seconds?

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sxtheone said:
1)when i hit the play button to preview sound file, i got the error msg saying:
MSentinelGUI.exe
MissingMethodException
cannot find PInvoke DLL "aygshell.dll" "SndOpen".
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Which version of WM do you use? Unfortunately 'SndOpen' method is compatibile with Windows Mobile 6+. I'll try to use something compatibile with WM5 in the next version.
However, it shouldn't have any impact on the notification module.
sxtheone said:
2)sometimes when my device is in the early booting phase, it gets an error like msentinel cannot be loaded. so, could the loading of msentiel be delayed a little bit, say for 15-20seconds?
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Unfortunately, MSentinel relies on Windows notification mechanism so there is no possibility to control loading.
But I have one more question: where have you installed this app - Memory or Storage Card?

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homar said:
Which version of WM do you use? Unfortunately 'SndOpen' method is compatibile with Windows Mobile 6+. I'll try to use something compatibile with WM5 in the next version.
However, it shouldn't have any impact on the notification module.
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yes, my rom is wm5.0.
homar said:
Unfortunately, MSentinel relies on Windows notification mechanism so there is no possibility to control loading.
But I have one more question: where have you installed this app - Memory or Storage Card?
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i install it to device memory, not storage card.
the funny thing is, after installation of msentinel, a note application in my device which couldn't trigger any reminder events at any intervals can now give me reminders at 180 sceconds interval, the same as that i set in msentinel. great!

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Good app - works well

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Hello and thanks for this software.
Homar, please I have sent you the French translation file by MP

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Battery drain
Hi,
nice software, really does what is neaded - reminds about reminders/calls, etc...
There is other software like "Best reminder", AlarmPal - one shows not needed notification icon and has no "reminders" reminding, another - quite strage action, configuration and usage etc... but no battery drain (i think)
But in general both doesn't make me happy.
MSentinel would be great - but DRAINS battery noticeably. I checked with BatteryMon (search the XDA forums) - MSentinel puts device in unattended mode (20mA) while checking for notifications (i suppose).
So maybe something is wrong with my device, BattResumingSuspendTimeout is set to 120s (Touch PRO, with RomeOS), now I changed it to 20s will check the resultls, maybe it helps ?
But there is a question why to wake up device for checking if there is no notifications ? Other apps i thing use other methods.
If i understood something wrong or wrote something dumb - sorry - will delete the post.

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Hi,
when i worked at night, i sleep the morning.
I would like to set no signals between 7 and 15 clock.
with friendly greet
starbase64