I mean "copying" the same softkey from Start to Manila home.
How to do it?
Thanks.
camper said:
I mean "copying" the same softkey from Start to Manila home.
How to do it?
Thanks.
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Why do you need the 'Lock' in Manilla Home? When you can just press End Call button to lock + off screen display.
lock screen
sure is useful. I often call people from my pocket, because the on/off button is on the front face of the device and gets easily pressed accidentally. But thanks for the hint that it's in the start menu I didn't notice and always used long press red + lock screen
Solution
I have DeviceLock.exe in my "Storage Card\Program Files\.tools" folder. The .exe is attached.
My .reg file to change LSK to DeviceLock:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila]
"HomeLSKPath"="\\Storage Card\\Program Files\\.Tools\\DeviceLock.exe"
"HomeLSKText"="Lock"
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Put DeviceLock.exe in Windows instead StorageCard, and it work like a charm ! =D
Finally...
B.Maximenko said:
I have DeviceLock.exe in my "Storage Card\Program Files\.tools" folder. The .exe is attached.
My .reg file to change LSK to DeviceLock:
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Worked like a charm. Thanks.
B.Maximenko said:
I have DeviceLock.exe in my "Storage Card\Program Files\.tools" folder. The .exe is attached.
My .reg file to change LSK to DeviceLock:
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Does not work for me. Did exactly as described.
Tydi said:
Put DeviceLock.exe in Windows instead StorageCard, and it work like a charm ! =D
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Care to tell me the string value when you put it in windows?
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How can I change the program that shows on the right softkey from contacts to "Myapp"
Cheers
SteveW
Dont think that this is possible?
Why do you not create a "shortcut key" to start myapp?
Follow directions in this thread @ PPCSG
possible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=251481
hanmin said:
possible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=251481
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you posted a link for PocketPCs the tweak being discussed here is for Smartphone.
bnycastro said:
you posted a link for PocketPCs the tweak being discussed here is for Smartphone.
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Does it not work OR just that you *think* it will not work?
hanmin said:
Does it not work OR just that you *think* it will not work?
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I know it will not work because they have different registry keys. PocketPCs use TODAY and Smartphones use HOME registry location. Here is the tweak again for people who don't want to read the PPCSG thread.
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Using a registry editor:
Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Home
Create New Key: Keys
Create New Key: 113
Edit:Name: (Default) String: Name of Softkey
Create New String Value: Name: Open String: \Application Path\Application.lnk or exe
Soft-reset your device
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After you soft-reset you will notice that the right softkey's label still hasn't changed [but it will launch your app or link] you need to refresh it. The easiest way is to trigger an app to change it, what I do is go into Messaging choose any message and mark it as unread, this makes the OS change the right softkey when you return Home just press the right softkey again and the next time you go back to Home the label will change.
I'll not abuse my Smartphone this way
BTW: I recommend PHM RegEdit with is available for Pocket PC and Smartphone. I still don't know why changing Contacts to myapp makes sense. To you use another contacts app?
Good luck!
I don't use another PIM for contacts, but I do use Papyrus to take care of my Calendar/Tasks. I have the right soft key mapped to Papyrus to easily access my Calendar/Tasks from the homescreen.
I wouldn't call this abuse though as some OEMs change the right soft key to their liking... when I had an MPx220 the right softkey was mapped to the camera which was odd since it had a standalone camera button, so I found this hack and changed it.
before the update, i had codys sms messaging and i had the bottom left corner softkey as the SMS key. after the update, it is on calendar, is there anyway i can change it back to SMS or just the text messaging button
rq530 said:
before the update, i had codys sms messaging and i had the bottom left corner softkey as the SMS key. after the update, it is on calendar, is there anyway i can change it back to SMS or just the text messaging button
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search the forum for soft key changer, it makes it sooooooo easy
idenkilla said:
search the forum for soft key changer, it makes it sooooooo easy
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I have the softkey changer but I can't seem to find a link to sms. All I can find is tmail or something like that but thats leads to the messaging program. If anyone can give the exact location of the sms lnk that would be awesome.
You need to create a shortcut named SMS.lnk (or whatever you want to name it) with the following info inside of it:
24#\Windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS"
Copy this to your \Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. It will then show up as an option in the softkey app.
I realize that not everyone knows how to create a shortcut file, so I attached one for your convenience. You can unzip it and copy it to the \Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder on your phone.
stroths said:
You need to create a shortcut named SMS.lnk (or whatever you want to name it) with the following info inside of it:
24#\Windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS"
Copy this to your \Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. It will then show up as an option in the softkey app.
I realize that not everyone knows how to create a shortcut file, so I attached one for your convenience. You can unzip it and copy it to the \Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder on your phone.
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thanks for the help guys, only problem is i tried searching for the softkey changer in the forums, but nothing is coming up, if anyone has it, can they post it here, once again thanks for all the help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279544
don't try too hard.
jerason said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279544
don't try too hard.
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thanks, i appreciate it, i did search the forums for the following and got nothing other than this thread:
softkey changer
softkey
soft key changer
soft key
key changer
soft changer
nothing came up for me, it would more beneficial for me if i found it so i could put it on right away rather than waiting. once again i appreciate the help
As a quick note, using the google search in XDA forums is best. It's more likely to return favorable results. It's the first thread.
StartButton.
25 February 2009 v. 0.1 - First release
5 March 2009 v. 0.2 - changes:
+ option to intercept the tap on the text on the right of the start button, usually "Start"
I don't think it is a good idea, but since someone requested it...
+ option to specify the full path to the launched program, works for programs on memory card
28 March 2009 v. 0.3 - changes:
+ option to hook the hardware Window Buttons for devices that have it
Developed with iLaunch (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486618) in mind, it's a very simple application: you can specify a program, and it will be run when you "tap" on the start icon.
It's main purpose is to replace the Start Menu with another "launcher" application, allowing to access anyway to the Windows Start Menu by tapping on the right of the Start Button.
Someone requested to extend the hook to the "hardware Start Button", but afaik there is not such a standard hardware button, at least on WM5 and WM6.
Some devices have an hardware button for the Start Menu, some don't, some don't have hardware buttons at all.
There are other applications that can manage hardware buttons, StartButton is for the icon!
It's based on the code of GreenButton by Supbro (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462963)
Both are open source GNU GPL V3
StartButton source is at Google Code:
http://code.google.com/p/startbutton/
How to start a program?
HKCU\software\iApps\StartButton\Run
the default value is: "iLaunch\iLaunch.exe" (without the ")
You can specify here a relative path to your program files folder: in an english wm program files folder is, well, "Program Files", and usually applications are located inside it.
so if you want to use say "MyApplication.exe" wich is inside the "MyApplicationFolder" wich is inside the "Program Files" folder:
the full path is:
\Program Files\MyApplicationFolder\MyApplication.exe
and then you need to write:
MyApplicationFolder\MyApplication.exe
if you want to start an application that is not on the Program Files folder, you can write the full path instead:
\Memory Card\Program FIles\MyApplicationFolder\MyApplication.exe
How to extend the hook to the "Start" text?
HKCU\software\iApps\StartButton\HookText
Set this value to 1 for hooking the word "Start"
Delete the key for hooking only the Start button
You have to soft reset your device for the changes to have effect
How to extend the hook to the hardware button?
HKCU\software\iApps\StartButton\HookWinKey
Set this value to 1 for hooking the hardware button
Delete the key for hooking only the screen Start button
You have to soft reset your device for the changes to have effect
thanks a TON for this man, it was exactly what I needed!
thanks again
btw, how much RAM does it consume?
mbarvian said:
thanks a TON for this man, it was exactly what I needed!
thanks again
btw, how much RAM does it consume?
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According to fdcTaskManager, 1Kb
wow, this is awesome! have always wanted something like this! thank you.
It doesn't work on my Glofiish X600. When is enabled the start menu icon doesn't respond no matter what application I define in registry. When I disable it start menu returns to normal.
dancer_69 said:
It doesn't work on my Glofiish X600. When is enabled the start menu icon doesn't respond no matter what application I define in registry. When I disable it start menu returns to normal.
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You have to soft reset the device when you change the registry value.
And could you post the path you entered in the registry?
Hmm, maybe someone could use this hack to make a WM 6.5 style launcher...
Just out of curiosity, is there any reason you elected to make this an application instead of a service? I'm not being critical I was just curious because I'm in the early stages of developing a GUI-less application as well and I'm trying to decide which is the best way to implement (service vs application).
Great work!
lotion said:
Just out of curiosity, is there any reason you elected to make this an application instead of a service? I'm not being critical I was just curious because I'm in the early stages of developing a GUI-less application as well and I'm trying to decide which is the best way to implement (service vs application).
Great work!
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The real reason is that GreenButton is an application, and StartButton is based on GreenButton source code...
But probably changing to a service is a good idea
allelimo said:
You have to soft reset the device when you change the registry value.
And could you post the path you entered in the registry?
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I didn't soft reset everytime and I tried with appilcations in storage card.
This is only for main memory's program files path I suppose.
Is there any way to start a program from another path and mostly from storage card?
Help
So how to I map this To my program list are menu.?
dancer_69 said:
I didn't soft reset everytime and I tried with appilcations in storage card.
This is only for main memory's program files path I suppose.
Is there any way to start a program from another path and mostly from storage card?
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As for now (version 0.1) StartMenu and the target application must be in the main memory, I'm sorry but I didn't clearly stated this...
nucentury08 said:
So how to I map this To my program list are menu.?
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Sorry, I don't understand your question
Update(01/03/09): Implemented display scaling so more apps work. New version based on android 1.1 with working Gmail, Calendar and Market.
bug with new version for Vogue
When screen shut off with End Call Button Screen placement is random
Is this just for a hardware button or can it replace a screen tap as well? I ask only because I have no hardware start button on my device.
theoneownz said:
Update(01/03/09): Implemented display scaling so more apps work. New version based on android 1.1 with working Gmail, Calendar and Market.
bug with new version for Vogue
When screen shut off with End Call Button Screen placement is random
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Wrong thread I guess...?
zarxic said:
Is this just for a hardware button or can it replace a screen tap as well? I ask only because I have no hardware start button on my device.
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It's not for the hardware button, it intercepts the click (or "tap") on the Start Menu icon.
can you make it fully replace startmenu? not just icon press?...if so please do another version
pcarvalho said:
can you make it fully replace startmenu? not just icon press?...if so please do another version
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i was about to say that also, thank you
i still get the menu if i press the text....
+1 for full interception
+1 full start menu
Hi,
Two bugs I noticed in the Thoshiba 6.5 release. The first is the biggest issue - the battery status icon in the notification tray at the top is not present, when you put the device in landscape with the acceleromter it appears, but dissapears again when the device is locked.
The second is the "move to top" feature with icons in start. When "moving to top" sub menu icons, such as "connections" under "settings" it actually pushes the "connections" icon to the root of the start menu, outside of the "settings" sub menu.
Has anyone else noticed these issues and have tips?
Thanks!
The only way I can get the batt icon back is by tapping the time icon first.
Misterik said:
The only way I can get the batt icon back is by tapping the time icon first.
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there's a reg change for always displaying the battery or you cab download various apps that work as battery guages
cheers
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\TaskBar]
"LimitedClock"=dword:00000001
"ConsistentClockOrBattery"=dword:00000001
adzman808 said:
there's a reg change for always displaying the battery or you cab download various apps that work as battery guages
cheers
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\TaskBar]
"LimitedClock"=dword:00000001
"ConsistentClockOrBattery"=dword:00000001
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where exactly do I need to do this changes? sorry for noob questions, but this is my first Wm phone
a_petrov303 said:
where exactly do I need to do this changes? sorry for noob questions, but this is my first Wm phone
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I think in the registry. Like in windows with regedit command.
But in windows mobile with CeRegEditor.
bojan6 said:
I think in the registry. Like in windows with regedit command.
But in windows mobile with CeRegEditor.
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just use total commander ... ull have to install it anyways to access networked computers and get some proper file handling
souljaboy said:
just use total commander ... ull have to install it anyways to access networked computers and get some proper file handling
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That is the other one thanks
The battery icon is not a bug it just doubles up with the clock. Touch the clock and then go back to desktop and it will show battery icon in the task bar.
bojan6 said:
I think in the registry. Like in windows with regedit command.
But in windows mobile with CeRegEditor.
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souljaboy said:
just use total commander ... ull have to install it anyways to access networked computers and get some proper file handling
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thanks, I will try
adzman808 said:
there's a reg change for always displaying the battery or you cab download various apps that work as battery guages
cheers
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\TaskBar]
"LimitedClock"=dword:00000001
"ConsistentClockOrBattery"=dword:00000001
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Hi, I used Total Commander and for both entries there is "1" and there to radio buttons "Dec" and "hex"...do not know really how to succeed in showing the battery
Another option. there is a tiny app BattClock.cab that splits the available space in two horizontally,showing the time with battery capacity
as a percentage below
Hello,
I've removed some programs from my Rose, but dead shortcuts were leaved...
How can I remove them?
Thanks.
Start
Open File Manager or File Explorer :: which ever one you have
\Windows\
\Windows\Start Menu\
Might also be \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
Find the dead shortcut(s) [*.lnk]
Highlight it/them {using the D-Pad, obviously}
Press the Right-Softkey
Select 'File'
Scroll down to 'Delete'
Press OK
Verify
Viola!
I believe the above may vary per device and WinMo OS version. I verified these steps with a Motorola Q9c {WinMo 6.1 STD}
ranxy said:
Hello,
I've removed some programs from my Rose, but dead shortcuts were leaved...
How can I remove them?
Thanks.
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They will remove themselves. Just open other shortcuts and you will see the undelete-able one drop off.
ritch123 said:
They will remove themselves. Just open other shortcuts and you will see the undelete-able one drop off.
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This won't remove them from the Start Menu, itself.. only from the 'Recent Programs' list.
So I guess it depends on what the situation is. If the uninstalls didn't complete successfully, the shortcuts may have been left behind, though that is highly unlikely.
So @ranxy: If the dead shortcuts you're talking about are in your Recent Programs list, ritch123 is correct. Opening other programs will help knock the dead-shortcuts off the list, but if there are dead shortcuts in your Start Menu, follow my steps above.
It workz! XD
It works! Thank you!!