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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rezzahuz:
Hi Chris,

I've been searching and trying some locking apps and found that this is the one that meets my criteria i.e. able to view and autoswitch to Today,no complex unlocking(can also use slide), simple setup, not password-based, etc. The extra features are bonuses that are not found elsewhere. I have few queries though:

1. What is LockAndBackAfterToday? Couldn't find in any other related threads.

2. Occassionally, the Lock doesn't work, especially after leaving it overnight. At night, I always Auto Off the Phone with a Profile Manager (no signal received but phone still switched on) and Auto On it the next morning to avoid any calls during the night. LockDevicePhoneNotActive is set to On. I also confirmed it's locked before going to sleep. If it makes any difference, an alarm goes off in the morning which I turn off then leave the phone as it is.

3. Another occassion it didn't work was when I switch off the display with the hardware button (mine is HTC TyTn II). After switching it back on, it's not locked. This happens once in a while after using other apps (in the IgnorePrograms list) for a while. The apps I was using was closed at that time. On both occassions, once restart CSDEVCTRL, everything's fine.

4. Video Off doesn't work (I presume that it is just to Off the video display but not Suspend), whether by itself or when running a specific apps. I tried it so that at 20 sec it will lock, then 40 sec to Video Off and lastly 60 sec to Power Off. The Lock and Power Off are OK. When using MediaPlayer to off Video (TurnOffVideoOnlyIfRunning) also didn't work. Anyway, I don't see much use of it because i can turn off the display with tMan and continue playing songs.

5. Power Off time is at minimum 60 seconds. If I set it any lower, it will still default to 60 sec. Can this be changed?

6, IMO, if the device is locked, the video is off and you touch the screen, it shouldn't do anything because if it turns on the video, it will just use up the battery. This can be done just by pressing the On/Off button, which I presume any devices will have.

Finally, thanks for the great apps.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rezzahuz:
A feature concerning Video Off that might be useful is to have an option to SET the time to OFF the Video AFTER answering a call (I presume that is what lamberto1 means) so that the battery will last longer. Currently, it will still off the video after answering but there is no control of the time period (maybe it's by default in Registry somewhere). After the call is finished, the video display comes back by default.

If it's NOT in a call the Video Off is not necessary since you could just press the On/Off button (will turn to Suspend mode). On the other hand, if you need to just off the video without suspend e.g. playing songs, you can do this with tMan.

From my understanding, the current situation is that if the device is locked, the video/display is still ON and you touch the screen, the backlight will light up according to your set duration time.

However, if the device is locked, the video/display is OFF and you touch the screen, it should'nt do anything since you could easily turn on the display with On/Off button.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

sorry for this, i confirm that this bug is present, i will try to fix it in the next few days.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi rezzahuz,

regarding your questions:

>>>

1. What is LockAndBackAfterToday? Couldn't find in any other related threads.

>>>

This is an older feature requested by someone which it would show the Today screen and then lock. After unlocking it would hide the today screen so that the original program still shows.

>>>

2. Occassionally, the Lock doesn't work, especially after leaving it overnight. At night, I always Auto Off the Phone with a Profile Manager (no signal received but phone still switched on) and Auto On it the next morning to avoid any calls during the night. LockDevicePhoneNotActive is set to On. I also confirmed it's locked before going to sleep. If it makes any difference, an alarm goes off in the morning which I turn off then leave the phone as it is.

>>>

I think it relates to the bug that its been identified and i am fixing it in the next day or so.

>>>

3. Another occassion it didn't work was when I switch off the display with the hardware button (mine is HTC TyTn II). After switching it back on, it's not locked. This happens once in a while after using other apps (in the IgnorePrograms list) for a while. The apps I was using was closed at that time. On both occassions, once restart CSDEVCTRL, everything's fine.

>>>

if the programs in the IgnorePrograms is running in the foreground and you switch it off, currently it will not lock. May be i should make so that it does not take in consideration this list ??

>>>

4. Video Off doesn't work (I presume that it is just to Off the video display but not Suspend), whether by itself or when running a specific apps. I tried it so that at 20 sec it will lock, then 40 sec to Video Off and lastly 60 sec to Power Off. The Lock and Power Off are OK. When using MediaPlayer to off Video (TurnOffVideoOnlyIfRunning) also didn't work. Anyway, I don't see much use of it because i can turn off the display with tMan and continue playing songs.

>>>

I am working on it to make it turn off after it has been locked for some time (same concept with power off).

>>

5. Power Off time is at minimum 60 seconds. If I set it any lower, it will still default to 60 sec. Can this be changed?

>>>

I will check it but yes any value can be set.

>>>

6, IMO, if the device is locked, the video is off and you touch the screen, it shouldn't do anything because if it turns on the video, it will just use up the battery. This can be done just by pressing the On/Off button, which I presume any devices will have.

>>

I will how it behaves once i finalize the use of the video off.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Thanks for the idea, this is also what i had in mind for the video off.

I will include it in the next release (either tomorrow or the day after).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] J-Pro:
Good afternoon! Thank you for the program, it fits all my needs, but I've found a CRITICAL bug today!

When the program is set to lock on wake up and I:

1. Wake my phone up, see "Unlock" from the left, above soft key, but not pressing it.

2. Just after I wake my phone up, an reminder(appointment) fires.

In this case I'm NOT able to use my phone anymore. I should make a softreset. My screen doesn't react on pressing.

I've waited for appointment to fire again in few minutes, it fired and I was able to dismiss it and then Unlock the device. BUT there was nothing I could do with device! Just like it was still blocked! Only it's screen, hardware keys were working. But still should have done a softreset.

Here is my settings exported from registry. I have Xperia X1 with official R2A010 UK firmware and I use csdevctrl version 6.0.4.1.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rezzahuz:
Chris,

Thanks for yr reply. So I presume that LockAndBackAfterToday is not important anymore.

As for the IgnorePrograms, I think you should maintain as it is since that is what it is meant for. I hate to be unlocking now and then while using those apps in the list e.g explorer,notes,messaging, etc. I could just use the on/off switch in this case.

Video Off is great if u cld make it work bcoz there r times when we need the video to be off after locking but still keep running apps in the background for a certain period of time.

As for the power off time, i use a stopwatch to confirm that it has the minimum of 60 second even tho i set to any no. lesser.great if u can mk it work.

Finally, congrats on the best locking apps. I bet a lot of ppl will thank you for this once they use it

p/s: any chance of improving the scroll bar in the setup? It's such a long way down when it can only move bit by bit.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Version 6.05 is out

Hi all,

6.05 is out.

Basically it contains various fixes for the issues reported:

- Keys can now be fully locked (missed it when re-writting the code ..)

- Power off to take in consideration the settings.

- Setup program has a working scrollbar (wow finally).

I also added a Video Off option which can be activated after the device has been locked.

Lets see if these can make rezzahuz more happy :).

Txn for your comments by the way, rezzahuz.

As always please let me know of any additional comments.

Chris
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi

i will try to see what happens and let you know.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RaudelJr:
Version 6.05 is available, Can't wait to try it. Is there a CAB file on the way?

Raudel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] camro:
hi chris,

attached the 6.05 as cab file.

for future - please contact me via PM with email address and i will send you how to make easy cab file.

Thanks for making life easier ... :)

cu camel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rezzahuz:
Chris,

Definitely will test it out. Can't wait to see how things come out. Will let u know of any problems. Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] leadpoizon:
[On Sprint Vogue, NFSFAN's WM 6.1 1.12 ROM] I don't know what was improved in the 6.05 version, but it fixed many things! Before, backlight would turn off upon locking, right away, which got annoying, because I would turn the device on, it would unlock, and the backlight would turn off. It's fixed in this version, so that's awesome. And phew, the scroll bar is fixed.

I cabbed it, so here it is:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RaudelJr:
Thanks for the CAB,

Would you be able to provide a little instruction on how to CAB it for future updates? This thread isn't really about how to CAB a program, so if you rather PM me that is fine too.

Thanks

Raudel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Cab for Version 6.05 with shortcuts is out

Hi camro,

thanks a lot for the project files provided.

They helped me understand how to create a cab.

So from now on, i will be including the cab of the new versions.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Version 6.06 is out

Hi all,

as i just realized, how wonderful FingerKeyboard, i decided to add to this utility the capability of resetting the SIP to your favorite one (mine is of course FingerKeyboard:) ).

The SIP can be reset when the program is first executed and optionally every time your device is powered on (wakes up).

See parameters DefaultSIPToSet ,SetSIPAfterPowerOn for more details.

Chris
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RaudelJr:
I like FingerKeyboard too!

How do I set the proper Parameter to make it defauly?

Raudel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

in the text box with description

"Set SIP To (Blank Ignore):"

enter the value:

FingerKeyb

it must be exactly the above.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Raghav_K:
Wow i usee fingerkeyb too... cool idea man.. thanks :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] camro:
hi chris sorry - i don't understand the new functions in 6.06.

ex: i made for a longer time: "SIPChange" (because often the default settings for SIP wasn't set correctly).

-> this is a tool set your wanted SIP to default on start incl. delaytime until SIP (because sometimes special SIP's like touchpal or resco keyboard ned more time on startup to load and can't only set if SIP is loaded in mem.

do i understand you correct, that now your autolock can also set a SIP to default ?

something to do with an autolock function ? or i'm wrong ?

best greetings - cu camel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi camel,

yes exactly like this, the idea is of course the same as the SIPChange.

The delay is implemented internally as it verifies that the relevant SIP.

Just enter in

"Set SIP To (Blank Ignore):"

the exact description that is displayed when you press the up arrow to get the list of available SIPs.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hosspower:
Another strange problem. The program stops locking from the power button after a few minutes.

Situation - Boot the phone. Power button off then on. CSDEVCTRL locks the phone.

After a few minutes it won't lock the phone, the power button just turns the screen off and on with no locking.

Reboot phone or cycle CSdevctrl off then on and everything works as it should for a few minutes then it stops again.

Thanks for any help!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] akaGizmo:
Answer/Hangup phone when opening and closing keyboard

I have an XV6800 with a sliding keyboard. I would love to have all buttons locked and just open my keyboard to answer a call and when i close it, it will hangup. Any ideas?

BTW: This program is awesome!!! Thank you!!!!

-Mike
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Aussi:
May I ask where the cab installs all the files to set it up and all ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hot Keys Parameters

HOTKEY OPTIONS

Its possible to execute a specific action by assign to a specific key sequence to this action.

The device may be locked or unlocked.

Below is an explanation of how to setup key sequences and assign them the related actions.

>>> Key Sequence Setup

- HotKeysTimeoutMs=YYYY (Default 3000)

This is the timeout value in ms that the action will be executed after the keys have been pressed.

Setting to a very small value may result in early execution of the not intended action.

- AttentionHotKey=XXX

Its the Hex Value of the VK code of the keys to be pressed to start the HotKey Sequence.

To find out the key codes the program debugscr.exe included, can be used.

If the attentionkey is set then the next keys/values are also taken in consideration:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CSDevCtrl\Options\HotKeySequence\[Hot Key Sequence]\

[Hot Key Sequence]

is a registry key having the exactly the same notation of hotkeys as shown on the window that appears

when the AttentionHotKey is pressed followed by the hotkey sequence.

For example:

If the window show "Got: 5c~5d~"

then the relevant [Hot Key Sequence] is the 5c~5d~

(please note the ~ characters as they are important)

The range of the number of keys excluding the initial Attention key that are supported are:

1 to 10 keys

If no matching key sequence is found, "???" is displayed on the window.

>>> Action Setup

Once the [Hot Key Sequence] registry key is created, then the relevant action can be assigned.

This is controlled with the value Action as shown below

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CSDevCtrl\Options\HotKeySequence\[Hot Key Sequence]\Action

Currently the Action can be:

(Numerics build-in commands)

1	to turn BlueTooth ON

2	to turn BlueTooth OFF

3	to toggle BlueTooth state

4	to turn WIFI ON

5	to turn WIFI OFF

6	to toggle WIFI state

7	to Set the SIP

8	to Lock the Device

9	to Toggle the volume of theDevice

10 to Soft Reset the device

11	to Toggle the autolocking

12	to Unlock the device

13	to Clear the Notifications (SMS, MMS and missed calls)

(Non numeric)

[The full path of the file to execute]

Any registered file can be used.

>>> Example:

if you set the next registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CSDevCtrl\Options\HotKeySequence\5c~5d~\Action=3

Then by pressing

the AttentionHotKey,

followed by the key that has as code 5c and

then the key that has a code 5d,

the Bluetooth state will be toggled.

The Setup program has been updated to help entering the above.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hmm strange i will have a look and let you know (just make sure you are using the latest as i did a number of fixes).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
They can be either in internal memory or storage card. There is a prompt.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Version 6.07 is out

Hi all,

i have created a newer version 6.0.7 which contains a hotkey feature.

I used some of the code of my very first program for wince (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=355036&highlight=hardkeymenu)

and incorporate it in csdevctrl.

Basically, its adding an extended feature of hotkeys (actually hotkey sequence) which they are assigned to perform specific actions.

It works even if the device is locked.

I have included a pdf in the first document which describes how to set it up.

For information on the parameters see

(http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3666785&postcount=702)

Currently there is no true setup program, the creation of the registry keys are done using any registry editor.

If you think its worth using it, let me know and i will slowly create a setup program.

Chris
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _Nigga_:
Guys, could you please explain me one thing? during the incoming call I still can push standard windows buttons "answer" and "ignore". the screen behind windows caller id bubble is blocked but not these software buttons. Tell me please how to lock them too. Just to use gesture during incoming call and then to be able to choose "answer" or "ignore". WM 6.1, standard wm dialer.

Thanks in advance

device - i900
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Aizek!:
On my device (HTC Touch HD) not blocked hard buttons (such as home, back, green and red). How i can fix it? Help me plz...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] J0nas:
it's normal that battery drain about more 10%? When I get up, battery have - 10%... :s
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hosspower:
I have been watching this thread and updating as soon as the new versions come out. I am thinking about trying an older version and see what happens.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jjlzg2818:
Thank For You 6.07,But It Not Work For "Lock Fully The Device" And Set "Exclude These Keys".But Set Exclude Keys Couldn't Use. Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

are you referring to text that shows on the bottom part of the screen and then pressing the screen on that position (and not the hard key which is below the screen) ?

If yes, then i did not yet manage to disable those as they seem to be part of the bubble.

Trying to hide the bubble results in stopping the event which fired the bubble (for example the alarm) which is not something desirable.

I keep on checking how to do it without implementing a new window (like S2U does).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

try selecting the Lock Fully The Device.

See picture attached.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

please make sure that after each key the ';' follows.

See the picture for more info.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Aizek!:
Yes, I select this option, but... no effect :( hard button is active.

Can u add option, defines the time in seconds, tosuspend the device again when it is still locked?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
The option of Power Off After Lock should do this , it starts counting after the device is locked.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Version 6.07.1 is out

Hi all,

some fixes have been added, especially when the program is started automatically after a soft reset.

It waits for 45 seconds and then it loads as it seems that some parameters were not being loaded properly.

Also an option to enable or disable the automatic run after a soft reset has been added.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Aizek!:
This option work only if device is idle, but if any hard button will be pressed in counting time - device not suspended....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

thanks for the clarification.

I agree with you, it should have worked the way you descripted as the purpose of power off is to save battery.

I have done the change, can you give it a try (See attached file) and let me know if this is what you are looking for.

After confirmation i will post it in the first post.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Aizek!:
Yes, it's worked!!! :) If device is locked and not be unlocked for xx seconds, device will be suspended. thx.

But the problem with buttons is remained. :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bogdatov:
Slide to unlock problem

Great app, BTW ! Using it on HTC Touch HD (WM 6.1, stock ROM)

But ... I'm a problem with sliding. I set my phone to be locked at WakeUp. And it does.

If I unlock it by clicking on "Unlock" button - everything works !

Now ... if I unlock it using "sliding" move (used default value 1) .. it unlocks fine, but then - never locks again

No other lock related software installed.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi, thanks for the comments.

For the problem you are mentioning:

just make sure that 1 is not assigned to any other action (like the 'Stop Locking..')

I have attached a picture explaining the slide directions as well.

Hope it works for you.

Let me know if you still face problems.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bogdatov:
You got right to the point ! Instead of unlocking I was actually "Stop locking" it, because I was sliding in different direction ! Thanks for the explanation. Now it works as supposed to !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hosspower:
I think they may have fixed my problem also. Thanks!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mutantblack:
This program is freaking awesome. Only had mysteriously stopped working once the entire time I've been using. So far the best locking software.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
That's what i thought too :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Thanks for the comments.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wlk:
great app, working as intended with one exception. When I plug earphones to my Xperia and start playing music through manila integrated player (have TouchIT 7-1 rom), device wont lock. Unplug phones and stop music and everything is fine, lock is working again. Any idea whats wrong?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

can you check if you have any entry in the 'Do not Lock if Running' (see pic)?

If you do not have can you try playing music without the phones plugged and see if it locks again ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wlk:
checked carefully and device wont lock only if earphones are plugged in AND music is playing (from manila player). If you unplug earphones, music stop after device is suspender, its default behavior of WM (or at least Xperia). And locking with only earphones plugged in and music not playing locks fine too.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Version 6.07.02 is out

Hi all,

a new update it out.

Mainly it includes

- some fixes (of course)

- the setup program has been changed to capture the Hot Keys used by the Hot Keys feature (no need to play around with the registry).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Hi,

i have just included a debug version (csdevctrldebug.zip) of the program so can you please give it a try so that i can get a dump of what is going.

You may perform the next:

- After unziping the file provided copy the csdevctrldebug.exe to your phone (anywhere is fine)

- Run the program

- Play music while having the earphones plugged.

- Stop the program by just re-running it.

- Please post the file \csdevlog.txt created by the program (you can delete it after this).

Thanks for this

Chris
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikectrl:
Thanks for the update! I'm loving this addon, i've tried others but they're all buggy on 6.5 ROMs. This one works great and is light.

Love late night forum trolling. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wlk:
Here is log, did both earphones+playing and earphones+music stopped
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Thanks for this.

Can you please try the attached file ?

It is still the debug version but i added a piece of code which might do the trick.

If it does not work then please post the \csdevlog.txt once again.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wlk:
Not working, here is new log.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chrisstavrou:
Thnx,

can you check what value you have at 'Lock if idle for Sec' ? (see picture)

Based on the dump its zero.

It must be set to a value greater than zero to be able to lock after some time.

Please check it and let me know.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wlk:
Its zero, default i think?