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For all of those who are now running SE thanks to dcs and others. Just download this little app, unzip it, run setup when connected via activesync and then add it to your start menu. Works like a charm and saves having to hard map a button to rotate your screen we are already limited to buttons as it is. I just put it at the top of my start menu and can use from any application of course. Thank you guys for all of your hard work.
not bad at all. but what i did was use phm plus; it gives you the short cut icons to the items in the settings folder (like bt, clock, input, etc). in this case i copied the "screen" shortcut and had it appear in the today screen using tdlaunch. just click on the icon and the option for landscape or portrait comes up.
cheers
thanks .. that was a very nice utility ..
Cool, another way is to assign it a hardware button, very easy t flip on the fly.
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Hi ZeroXtreme!
If you'll to assign the RotateSE to a hardware button its slower than the default Rotate Screen because of the rotating circle.
I think creating a shotcut on the Today screen launcher program is still a better choice and it can also relieves one of the hardware buttons for other use.
Thnx
Works as intended...
thats weird :? ...
does'nt WM2003SE has a <Rotate Screen> at "Assign a program:" list in Buttons section ?! :?:
in my i-mate JAM i can rotate the screen between 'Portrait' and 'Landscape(right-handed)' by pressing "Record" button
i wonder if xda2 wm2003se has it or not, coz mine gone junk while i'm upgrading to chines rom SE
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@NightmarE
Yes, it does have the hardware button assignment, the problem is that most of us have already used all the hardware buttons for other tasks, so a Start menu option is a nice solution...
I agree I have upgraded to the blue angel but having it in the start menu is much better than hardmapping it to a button, I posted the app for those who want a different option, if you want to waste a button on just rotation then be my guest but some of like myself don't use screen rotation that often then it is better in the start menu and not on a button that I need, considering I use alot of apps like Microsoft Voice Command.
It os better to have it in the Start Menu than in a Today Screen, if you are in the middle of a app it is easier to just open the Start Menu and rotate than go through settings->screen or close then today then back to the app...
I'm using SPB Pocket Plus and add "rotate screen to the right" to close/minimize dialog ... That's just how I do it. Free Up start menu slot for my other frequently used apps.
Right now I'm quite a happy XDA2 user
use PHM utility to add a shortcut of RotatSE in Task bar near by bluetooth icon it will be like i-mate Jam icon 8) ...
laters :lol:
I assinged one hardware button to flip the screenand made the flipting system easily and fast...
Works great on the Treo 700wx. Thanks!
Hi, is ROM version 1.66.00WWE a wm2003SE?
Just tried the software a while ago but it didn't work.
Is there a version of this working on wm2003? just found out that my phone is not wm2003SE version but a wm2003, software not compatible with wm2003. :c
Works ok, but...
Hi.
It works fine, but how I configure it to rotate to the other side (clockwise) ??
Thanks in advance,
Joe
So I have a habit of sliding the phone open and then pressing the hardware messaging key, and no matter what, it never seems to work. I press the button, and Ill see the today screen, but no messaging window. I have to slide it back closed and open again and everything sorts itself out.
I've tried looking, but haven't seen anyone complain about this particular problem. Anyone else fret about this? any solutions?
no one has this problem?
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I find my X01HT in landscape mode when i wake him um with the "on" button, and have to wait for it to "think" a litle bit to obey me, while that, if I try to push any command he will go crazy and the image will stay locked in the last scene and will not get actualized... Kind of annoying thing, using black Satin... But i'll try schaps now to see if that goes away...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1504436&posted=1#post1504436
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Im on WM5.
Vijay, I don't want to disable orientation permanently. Just sometimes, I want to start messaging, so in stanby mode itself, ill open and start it up. thats what confuses the 8525, thats all. I have to close the phone, and then slide it open again for it to regain consciousness!
Its no biggie, but i was just wondering if any1 else had a similar issue.
FINALLY... WHAT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR
Originally posted from here
shlomki said:
I've come to notice that no one REALLY knew how to fully disable screen rotation on WM devices.
Some offered 3rd party apps to get the job done, some only knew how to disable automatic rotation, but when the device went into standby and woke up again - the screen rotated back. So that didnt really work.
So if you're as desperate as i was about screen rotation,
this is what you need to do:
1. Get dotfred's free taskmanager HERE, and run it.
2. Go to "Devices" tab, and look for "MIS1:" device (oem_misc.dll)
3. Long-Tap on it, and tap on "Stop"
4. Long-Tap on it again, and now choose "Set Manual"
5. Go to "Notifications" tab, and look for "Notifications\NamedEvents\VCPowerWakeupEvent"
6. Tap on it to make it selected
7. Disable it
(In dotfred's taskmanager, there should be a button for disabling it, but for some reason some devices couldn't see the button icons, although the buttons are still clickable. Under the notifications list there is an empty light-blue line - the buttons are there, eventough you can't see them.
The disable buttons is somewhere i the middle of that light-blue line, just tap the center until a message box popps up and asks if you'd like to disable this notification - Tap on yes.)All those steps are a one time deal - they stick even after an SR.
This has been tested on htc universal and works great.
The screen will keep its orientation even if you flip your screen, take out your built in keyboard, or turn the device off and back on.
The only time your screen will revert back to the original orientation is when you soft reset your device.
Hope this helps
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Camera lock button
Yesterday I saw video from Windows mobile 7 showing dedicated camera button working even if the phone was locked. Today I bring this feature for HD2 on WM6.5.
Update:
7.9.2010 - I've uploaded version 1.1 see FAQ.
9.9.2010 - Version 1.2 brings support for CHT.
13.9.2010 - Version 1.2.1 fixes loading issue.
What is it and what it does
This little application starts phone's camera when user press home button when the phone is locked.
It is aware of proximity sensor status, so it won't start camera in your pocket.
It won't do anything if pda is not locked.
If your pda is locked and display is switched off, you must click home button twice.
Current limitations
Only for HD2, because of proximity sensor hardware.
Only works with original non-customized lockscreen, because unlocking is performed by sending mouse move events.
v1.1 has unlock gesture learning ability.
Planned features
Camcorder on windows button.
Support for pin.
Installation
Download cab file and run it on your device.
If you want application application to start with your device use camera_lock_button_with_autostart.cab otherwise you'll have to start it manually.
You must turn off this application before uninstallation or reinstallation.
FAQ
Q: Nothing happens when I start the application?
A: That's normal behaviour. Lock your device and try to click home button.
Q: How do I turn it off?
A: Run application again.
Q: How do I start it with device startup?
A: Download cab that ends with '_autostart' or add shortcut do your \Windows\StartUp folder.
Q: I'm getting "This application is not designed for your device!" message.
A: This application is only for HTC HD2. If you have HD2 then there's something wrong with your OEMINFO value. Check "\Windows\ModelName.txt" whether it contains 'HD2' or 'LEO' string.
Q: What is licence for icon?
A: I used free icon from dryicons.com .
Q: Why installer ignores location I picked for installation?
A: NEVER EVER install this application on Storage Card, always use device.
Q: Is there source code available?
A: Nope. Last time I published something under GPL everyone was ignoring it (GPL) completely.
Following FAQ applies only to v1.1
Q: How to learn it unlock gesture?
A:
Start it with shortcut named "Camera lock button toggle learning".
Lock device.
Make sure proximity sensor is not covered.
Press "windows" hw button. "Learning mode!" text should appear on screen.
Unlock device.
Done. Message informing you about success should appear. Learning mode is now switched off automagically.
You can delete "Camera lock button toggle learning" shortcut from start menu.
Q: Why isn't there autostart version of v1.1?
A: Because it needs beta testing and I don't want you to brick your device.
Q: Do I need to learn it gesture if I'm using unmodified lockscreen?
A: No. If there isn't learned gesture it uses default gesture from v1.0.
Q: Where is stored learned gesture?
A: In file \Windows\camera_lock_button_gesture.bin
(You will be asked if you want to remove it at the end of uninstallation.)
Q: What about unlocking the device with password?
A: If device is locked after camera application is closed, it won't be security hole. Maybe next time I'll implement it.
Changelog
v1.2.1:
Fixes forgetting of learned gesture after application was switched off.
v1.2:
Support for CHT.
v1.1:
Volume buttons are working again.
Gesture learning (= maybe S2U2 compatible).
Setup dll, so you don't need to make sure application is not running before uninstallation.
v1.0:
Initial release.
Compatible lockscreens
WM6.5 default (Confetti lock screen)
Co0kie's Home Tab lockscreen [worked for me, not worked for Guus_]
Maybe others but nobody informed me about it.
Not working with S2U2, I contacted author of S2U2 about it.
Reserved for future use.
Excelent work.....!!!
THX!!!
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SteviCzech
GREAT idea, but I/we need to get this to work with Co0kie Home Tab. Can we expect CHT support in the future?
Thanks for sharing!
Why isn't it working with CHT? Different unlock screen? Different camera application?
Also I noticed it conflicts with htc volume control, right now by I'm betatesting fix.
Would it be possible to make compatible with Chris's Lockscreen [middle]? It puts the slider halfway down the screen. I HATE having the lock slider at the top!
Thanx for all your hard work MilaCzeque
Thanks for sharing!
Guus_ said:
GREAT idea, but I/we need to get this to work with Co0kie Home Tab. Can we expect CHT support in the future?
Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, yes, yes ++. A lot people use Co0kie HT.
will you add future support for su2u?
Very cool idea, I'll have to switch back to the default lockscreen to try it.
Though, it would be cool if the X/Y values for the mouse event could be set in a file, for those of us with customized lock screens.
Edit: got around that by editting my LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr file.
Though, it would be nice if we could program in a "macro" to type in our passwords.
Cheers!
Jaxbot said:
Very cool idea, I'll have to switch back to the default lockscreen to try it.
Though, it would be cool if the X/Y values for the mouse event could be set in a file, for those of us with customized lock screens.
Edit: got around that by editting my LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr file.
Though, it would be nice if we could program in a "macro" to type in our passwords.
Cheers!
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Very good tool, this is a subscribe
+1 on the configurable lockslider position (middle, left, right, and Y coord pixels), this would make your tools compatible with virtually any sliding lockscreen.
BTW, will the home button return to its normal function (display homescreen ) when the screen is not locked? I use it very often for that purpose.
Gave it some review/press here: http://windowsphonehacker.com/app_review_hd2_camera_lock_button-09-06-10.php
Also a video of it in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dLTP0Jf33E
Great job!
The ideas that continually out and on to the HD2 is still amazing!! I really like the progression of this feature. very genus to include the sensor with button activation!!
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Why isn't it working with CHT? Different unlock screen? Different camera application?
Also I noticed it conflicts with htc volume control, right now by I'm betatesting fix.
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Yes different lock/unlock screen. CHT is the most used application for the HD2 I think.
CHT support would be great!
bumpity bump on cht. that'd probably be worth a few bucks from me ;-)
could you publish source code?
YES, CHT support is very much needed with the ability of using HD Mini unlock screen. i'll definitely donate for this feature once you have configured it to work with my HD2
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could you publish source code?
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he clearly explained why he won't in the first post, and I kind of understand him
v1.1
New version is out, see 1st post. It's a bit experimental so be careful and have fresh backup of your device in case anything bad happens.
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he clearly explained why he won't in the first post, and I kind of understand him
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I'm sorry. My mistake I do not read cerfuly.
Is 1.1 compatibile with CHT lockscreen (manila style)?
On WM6.5 and WM6.5.x you have the option of using the new sliding lock screen. I for one prefer to use the old 'Windows Classic' lock screen (i.e. the one where you have to tap the soft key then an unlock button like in WM6.1, see images), as it uses less memory and allows me to see the today screen. However, on many ROMs for HTC phones, even stock ROMs, it doesn't seem to work properly with regards to incoming calls.
When you receive an incoming call, the lock screen pops up asking you to tap unlock, but it is unresponsive and obscures the caller ID screen, meaning you can't see who's calling you or the accept / reject slider. On phones / ROMs were it does work properly, you sometimes still have to press the unlock button manually before you can do anything.
This had annoyed me for ages and I couldn't find a solution, so since I am learning C++ at uni, I decided to try and teach myself Win32 programming and create a a program to fix it. The result was this little utility, my first windows mobile app
The program basically just sits and waits for an incoming call, and when the system notifies it of one, if the device is locked it waits for the unlock screen to pop up and then very quickly presses the '*' key. The result is that the device unlocks before the screen messes up, allowing you to see the dialler! The app is very lightweight (executable is only ~6KB), fast (native code), and does not use the CPU whilst idle since it makes use of the windows messaging notification system. Should theoretically work on any resolution on any device, but I've only tested it on my Touch Pro2 (WVGA).
I originally made this just for myself, but XDA Developers has been so useful to me over the years I thought it would be nice to share it with you guys For this reason it is provided as is, I may or may not add to it. I'll try and fix any bugs and stuff if they arise, but I'd like to keep it a simple, lightweight app.
[size=+1]VERSION HISTORY:[/size]
1.0 - Initial Release
1.1 - Multilingual support. If v1.0 works for you, you don't have to upgrade but you can if you like.
Fixed the bug that causes program to crash if not using an English ROM.
Removed message box that tells you you're using the sliding lock. Program now just exits silently.
CAB file now changes the registry key to disable the sliding lock screen for you.
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I've attached the EXE in a zip file, simply unzip, place it on your device somewhere and run it to activate the program. Run it again to exit the program. You might like to place a shortcut in \Windows\Startup. The program will not run if you have the WM6.5 sliding lock enabled, you need to have set:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen] "Enable"= dword:00000000 (obviously).
I've also made a cab file which just simply places the EXE in \Program Files\DeviceLockXT, and creates a startup shortcut and the reg key for you, if you prefer
If you already have DeviceLockXT installed and are installing a newer version, you probably need to stop the old one from running first, and you should probably uninstall the old CAB before installing the new one. I don't know what difference it will make if any.
Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: In the unlikely event that this program damages your device / causes you to lose data / kills your cat / whatever, I am not responsible. Use at your own risk.
Feel free to include it in a custom ROM if you like!
This looks interesting. Like you, I also do not like the latest lock screen (I've been searching forever for a better one). Does yours support PIN lock? And if you wouldn't mind, I think it'd be cool to see a screenshot (or just a google image), I'm not sure if I remember the classic lock screen you are referring to...
Certainly! Images added & first post updated
The reason I like it is that it isn't a lock screen as such, more of a lock softkey. This allows you to see through to the lovely HTC flip clock when the phone is locked / you turn it on to see the time. You only see the rather ugly looking grey screen when you want to unlock the device.
The program will run if you have PIN lock enabled, but there is no need to use the program in this case, it will literally sit there doing nothing. If you are using the PIN lock then the dialler screen works fine, at least on my phone anyway
To use the Windows Classic Lock Screen with a PIN just set:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen]
"Enable"=dword:00000000
Then enable a PIN in Settings > Lock and you're good to go! No need to install my program You can also set:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen]
"ShowLockScreenPicker"=dword:00000001
To get an extra tab in Settings > Lock which lets you change lock screen without editing the registry.
EDIT: There is not supposed to be a space between the c and r in LockScreen in the reg keys, don't know why the forum does that.
I'm also a fan of the "Windows Classic Lock Screen", and have encountered the same problem that you describe!
So thanks a lot for this great tool, I'm trying it ASAP.
i see your point of locking and seeing at the same time your home screen right there and then and i think i'm liking it. i'll give it a try. any chance to change the "ugly" gray unlock screen to something else? a simple black one would be good for me, or better still to a customized background.
edit: btw, does this work on stock wm 6.5? it says 6.5+ in your post.
Yup, I meant 6.5+ as in 6.5 and above (including both 6.5 and 6.5.x)
Not that I know of, the grey screen is part of the windows mobile locking program itself so I don't think it can be easily changed. On some ROMs I have tried the grey screen is skipped entirely, unlocking straight away when you press the softkey, but this is tied to something at the ROM level I think. So it's possible, but I don't have the time or ability to figure it out
Another way to do it would be to write your own locking program from the ground up that mimics the standard windows classic one, then you could do what you like, which interestingly is what I tried initially. But it was much harder than I thought! Defeats the point of utilising what is already on your phone though, which is what I like to to (minimal 3rd party software).
I repeat my program is NOT a stand alone lockscreen, but a utility to hopefully make the built in one work properly. In my opinion the windows classic lock is fine as it is, apart from the issue my program aims to fix
Great job!
This little app works very well and it does what it promises.
The grey screen is something that I've seached how to change for quite some time, but haven't found nothing. It would be very cool if we could edit it!
This is just awesome...thanks so much for sharing...
What about cooking this program into ROM? Is it fine to do so?
Yeah sure, it says so at the very end of the first post (under 'Disclaimer')
Uch, sorry, I never read disclaimers or other important notes.
Keep up great work. I'll include this software into my ROMs if I don't find anything annoying
thank you very much.this problem is annoying me for a long time,i'll have a try.is this work well,i'll get a reply.wish it work well and jack use it in his roms~
It's work very well in my phone,thank you very much~good job~
Been using this for a day or so now...no complains...works as intended. Thank you!
i find a problem with the app.when i use the app,the screenlight is turn on and turn off,it's change all the time.when i use the swith button to turn off the screen light,the screen light will turn on soon.and if i close the app ,the screen light became well.what's the wrong?can you help me ?
I'm not sure what would be causing that behaviour, what device are you using? What version of windows mobile / ROM are you using? Do you have any other screen lock type apps installed?
It is nice
but unfortunately it works only for WM6.1
i hope i can find one for WM6.5
jamiemckee said:
I'm not sure what would be causing that behaviour, what device are you using? What version of windows mobile / ROM are you using? Do you have any other screen lock type apps installed?
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I use HTC TOUCH PRO 2 ,HTC Version.and the rom is Jackos EVO FULL v1.1.0.i don't installed another screen lock.do you know what cause the problem?thanks~
Delete Hd2ProximityScreenOff.lnk from /Windows/StartUp
Jackos said:
Delete Hd2ProximityScreenOff.lnk from /Windows/StartUp
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Thank you very much ,i 'll have a try~
Hi Guyz,
I was playing around with the BsB Tweaks and after that I have set an unlock code on the phone. The unlock screen is completely different now and after inputting the unlock code nothing is happening. I am 100% im putting the correct one as i said it out loud with my bf next to me and it was just few seconds after I set it.
Not sure what to do now as I dont really want hard reset.. I have memories in that phone for the past2 years and I DO NOT want to loose everything.
Any ideas how I can get rid of the code.
Also if I click on menu it gives me the option to reset password but it is not click-able. Just the same way the UNLOCK is not click-able after putting in the correct code.
Can someone help me with that?
What 6.5.x ROM are you on !
What did you play around with in BSB Tweaks ?
Did you set this lock via standard WM lock ?
How many digits in your Password ?
Do you use CHT slider lockscreen rather than default ?
Mister B said:
What 6.5.x ROM are you on !
What did you play around with in BSB Tweaks ?
Did you set this lock via standard WM lock ?
How many digits in your Password ?
Do you use CHT slider lockscreen rather than default ?
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ENErgY ROM
I am not sure which ones, I believe there was something about the unlock screen display
Standard WM lock
6
CHT slider. Yes I believe that was it also in the BsB Tweaks or CHT Layout screen. I cant really remember.
Is there a way to sort this out without hard reset?
I just remembered that when I was setting the unlock code I didnt select how many minutes. It stayed on 0 minutes. I used it like that before as well and it was okay.. I tried removing the battery, the sim card and so on but nothing helps..
Please anyone who has a similiar issues can u help ?
Thanks
Mister B said:
What 6.5.x ROM are you on !
What did you play around with in BSB Tweaks ?
Did you set this lock via standard WM lock ?
How many digits in your Password ?
Do you use CHT slider lockscreen rather than default ?
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Found this
About the CHT lockscreen:
Currently, the CHT lock screen does not support any PIN code or password protected unlocking.
Remove any unlock codes before turning on the CHT lockscreen or you will be permanently locked out of your device and you'll have to do a hard reset.
If you are using a gsensor app to automatically rotate the screen and you have it to always rotate, you should add the class "CHTLockscreen" to the exception list.
If you don't have the rotation app set rotate everything, but only a list of desired programs, then you don't have anything to worry about.
If you need to lock the CHT lockscreen externally, you can do it with this: "\Windows\CHT_Helper.exe -lock"
I am just wondering before i do the hard reset if there is anything out there that is able to fix this issue with the CHT lock screen..
Thank
As far as I know no...
I think you change lock screen layout from HTC to Windows default or CHT lock screen hence style layout change but the reason for not unlocking is probably due to CHT lockscreen if you have indeed activated this, does warn you when seting CHT lockscreen not to proceed if using WM PIN lock & not to use with WM PIN lock.
Think a hard reset is going to be only way out but hang on for a while & do some research & thinking on what exactly you adjusted.
Lesson to learn here is Backups, so easy to backup with likes of SPB Backup & makes issues like this not a big problem.
I learnt the hard way too, hopefully some of your personal data will be on SD.
Good luck ...
Have you tried connecting to pc via usb/active sync just in case it accepts PIN in that scenario ! worth trying everything before a HR ...