Hello all: I really like the subdisplay feature of the HTC 7501, but it seems to be pretty fickle !!! I mean, it activates when I put the keyboard cover over (but only sometimes), and even when it activates, it will go away with the slightest motion of the keyboard.
Is this happening to all of you? I have searched in this forum, and there appear to be a few registry tweaks that modify the settings of the subdisplay, but do not solve the problem.
All I am trying to get the subdisplay to appear (and stay) as long as the keyboard cover is on. That way, I can see an incoming call's phone number and be able to answer it without removing the cover.
This shouldn't be too hard, should it?
Thanks in advance for your help.
ditto
happens to me too. bloody irritating (until i ditched the hardware keyboard)
Someone posted a Youtube video about this stuff. It was mentioned in a previous post in xda-developers but here is the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3KH6LS4j7Y
I have the same problem, I have asked in other threads for a way to toggle this manually, can a developer help us out PLEASE?
Also I found the commands in the registry that turn it on or off, but it relies on the magnetic switch, and there isn't a registry setting to toggle the setting to another feature such as a button....
The sub display turns on depending on the location of the keyboard. It's kind of a trial and error thing to find the exact location for the keyboard. For my unit, I have to nudge the keyboard a tiny bit to the right hand side (with the sub on the bottom & facing me) for the sub display to activate. I wish they would have designed it so that the presence of a keyboard is enough to activate the sub display...
I tried to find how activate the subdisplay via software, without success.
Then I decided to remove the bottom bar (I used vijay utility) and I installed resco today plugin in the bottom part of the screen. Turning on the display I see the status with keyboard closed.
Sometime I see the subdisplay menu so I move the kyboard to see the resco status
is there any way to jsut turn off the sub display?
Just turn off the unit, or place the keyboard like you usually would and you will see contacts/calendar
Mine rarely works, cant belive they missed this in QA.
It is really anoying, wonder if the X7501 suffers from this as well.
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...Moreover I found the subdisplay really usefull. It shows even the picture of the contact, using ATHENA with BT headset is great!
Many features, bur also no way to have it working with PIEFRAMA case (the one with transparent window to see the subdisplay). Infacts, because of the cover, the magnets are weaker and the alignment is even more critcal!
I think we will pay to have a button activated subdisplay
Just to have an idea of the functions it has (call status, battery, network, data connection, sound):
1) close the keyboard, activate it, and slide the volume slider
2) receive a call from a contact with picture
3) receive an sms or mms or e-mail (3 different way of displaying)
4) Is working in any VGA resolution
The best solution could be to use a button to activate/disactivate it when the keyboard is closed
GuardianZX9 said:
Just turn off the unit, or place the keyboard like you usually would and you will see contacts/calendar
Mine rarely works, cant belive they missed this in QA.
It is really anoying, wonder if the X7501 suffers from this as well.
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Indeed, mine is a 7501, so this appears to be an ATHENA device issue, and not limited to the 7500.
Too bad, such a great idea and so poorly implemented!
its a magnetic switch in the top of the unit the magnet on the keyboard must latch the swith for it to activate..
I have NO issues with mines always works...
if you run the right side of the KB along the right side on the unit you will see the subdisplay activates
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x7501 here, and same problem. This is one of the top 5 problems with the Athena. At this point I just pretend this 'feature' doesnt exist; I rely on my Jabra to tell me who is calling.
Phone works and everything but the touch screen is not responsive.
Does anyone know how to call up the "Start" menu just using the keyboard?
or
How to press "Send" using just the keyboard for SMS msg?
Thanks in advance!
I'm not sure that it is possible. this has happened twice to me* (see below) and those were the only 2 things that I could not do. you can go to the program tab to the far right and start any programs you may still be able to use...
*I've had this happen to 2 of my touch pros...What I was told by a rep was there is a small plastic tab on the back of your screen. If you look on your phone where the volume buttons are...opposite side. That small plastic tab should be removed because this rubs against some connector inside the phone that causes the touch screen to die. soooo long story short you'll need to take it in and get it replaced
Sort of the same issue:
I've got a stock ROM, PhoneAlarm (latest beta) and a few other applications installed on this device, only recently has it caused me as much of a hassle as it has. I get a phone call and no matter if I press the softkey "Answer" button or the answer button on the bottom left below the jogdial, NOTHING picks up a call. Sometimes if I stab at it wildly enough it answers and immediately places a call within a call which means I can't get back to the original one i answered. It's frustrating and really annoying.
@sanjsrik - I'm having the same issue.
Using a Sprint issued TouchPro. Along with the 'Answer' issues, I'm also having problems with the screen jogging around. When I go into applications or the phone keypad, the screen is skewed, however if I touch the screen (in the correct spot), the correct command happens. For example, if my keypad screen is skewed (which only happens sporadically), it shows the '7' where the '9' should be and if I touch the screen there, the '9' correctly apprears. I plan to take the phone to Sprint either tomorrow or next and hopefully will have a clearer verdict.
Stock ROM
Apps:
Adv Config Tool
Google Maps
Facebook
Skype
TinyTwitter
Hi there,
Firstly I'm new to this forum and it's great to be here.
Recently I've unlocked a Novogo device - T700. It has iGO6 in it and I replaced it with iGO8.
There was a problem that the software was muted (there was not sound at all), but I fixed it by enabling screen-taps sound in the Sound settings in WinCE CP.
But now the problem is that it makes sound only after I tap on the screen, for example it starts navigating through the route, and when it shows me to turn right (for example) it does not say it, only if I tap on the screen (doesn't matter what point of the screen). Let's say I'm approaching a square, it doesn't say anything, but when I click on something on the screen then it says "square in front of you", even if I've already passed that square. That's really annoying.
Thanks in advance
hmm, bump...
Hi can anyone please help me my htc prophet touch screen is dead and it boots but am on WM 6.5 so the lock screen comes up is there anyway i can bypass it? If not any ideas that can help? thanks in advance oh the phone is on but no light on screen and touch will not work am stuck on the unlock screen lol
Oh never mind i used mymobiler to get in but the screen there is no light is there anyway to fix this? becouse i cant see anything on the screen plz help
lyndel4 said:
Oh never mind i used mymobiler to get in but the screen there is no light is there anyway to fix this? becouse i cant see anything on the screen plz help
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If the backligt is not damaged you can go to start->settings->System->Backlight and change backlight level. You can view items from the display with an external light iluminating the screen. If is damaged try to dezassembly and check first display connectors... and if are ok you have to replace the display.
try to click on the middle of the screen for many several times and click on the whole screen till u get response and don't make the phone in hot weather or make it make friction with anything !!
bikertibi said:
If the backligt is not damaged you can go to start->settings->System->Backlight and change backlight level. You can view items from the display with an external light iluminating the screen. If is damaged try to dezassembly and check first display connectors... and if are ok you have to replace the display.
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Thanks alot got thought and disabled the lock screen but it seems my touch screen is working but its all wrong the calibration/ screen alignment is incorrect is there anyway I copy a file from a working prophet and put it in my phone one that has good calibration/ screen alignment will it work?
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try to click on the middle of the screen for many several times and click on the whole screen till u get response and don't make the phone in hot weather or make it make friction with anything !!
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The touch screen works when I touch some places on the screen but the touch input is incorrect when I touch the screen the woung application opens anyway to fix it o my screen will click on the right place?
lyndel4 said:
Thanks alot got thought and disabled the lock screen but it seems my touch screen is working but its all wrong the calibration/ screen alignment is incorrect is there anyway I copy a file from a working prophet and put it in my phone one that has good calibration/ screen alignment will it work?
The touch screen works when I touch some places on the screen but the touch input is incorrect when I touch the screen the woung application opens anyway to fix it o my screen will click on the right place?
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If only the calibration is your problem, then try to restart calibration aplications from Settings->System->Screen->Align Screen using hardware keyboard. Calibration data are registry keys..
bikertibi said:
If only the calibration is your problem, then try to restart calibration aplications from Settings->System->Screen->Align Screen using hardware keyboard. Calibration data are registry keys..
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Wait sorry I dont understand what you mean because if I try to use the Align Screen I will get no were it wont work but you said its the registry right so what do I have to put in the registry so that it would Align it self and will be user able plz tell me thanks
Hello
Sorry for my bad english but I hope you can still help me here.
So my HTC HD2 is unfortunately got wet before half a year since going on WM 6.5 & WM7 after 4 seconds the display background illumination (when I then finger from the display assume) from but the screen (you can see if mans obliquely reflect the sunlight) remain on.
If I use Android, I have the problem not because it stays on forever.
Does anyone have a tip on what to do can so what the difference is on Andoid and WM.
Would love to use WM7 but it does not work unfortunately.
Settings no matter what I do so in the menu screen or sensor always remains in the problem except with Android as it is perfect.
Please Please help me.
Greetings Stefan