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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] carloshdez:
Oh, I think none mentioned it yet but... what about a dialer without the on-screen answer buttons?

My 20€ are prepared for the first solution that enables "answer only with hw buttons" without locking the device :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tuem:
well, but your phone might have a different opinion on that and pick up anyway due to the noise there:eek:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tyler08:
just my 2 cents:

press "on/off" -> screen turns black -> device is locked (except "on/off" and "volume") -> incoming call will unlock only harware keys "answer" resp. "end" (screen is on) -> screen don't need to turn black while phoning because screen is locked -> (pull out stylus will unlock screen) -> after call HW keys (and screen) are unlocked until pressing "on/off" -> screen turns black -> device is locked

thats what we need!:eek:

is this so difficult for the pros in here?:D;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] bbju:
I think this suggestion has been raised for about a dozen times (or more). But it seems that the "right people" did not get to hear that, the right people meaning those who know how to change the skin/dialpad/answer pad just to cater for this need :-).

I am quite sure this can be done - to remove the two disgusting "answer" "reject" buttons on screen in the answer pad. Those people who make dialpad skins, answer skins should be able to do it quite easily. so, pleeezz.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
I just created a version based on SensorLock, that only locks the TouchPanel when a call comes in. See this thread for Answerkeys Disabler v0.1 beta :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] lazerin:
Well done, drvdijk. As I posted in your thread, I believe we have a winner :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] 17Hz:
I'm sure I said voice command;)...and yes I'm aware the technology isn't quite there but it is the way to go. Reject by HW button or simply ignore but answer by command. In the mean time grateful for everyone's efforts. Still hoping HTC will cure this annoying 'feature' in an upgrade so no need to run supplementary software!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] charly_mx:
We have a winner!!!

Check this out!!! we have the solution!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=425650

:cool:

And the winner is!!!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
Well, thanks and all, but I think surfsmurf should get the credit for finding the locking mechanisms!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] conmeo:
Well well I would said both of you worth for the credits.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ryanseyz:
I FOUND A SOLUTION IN ONE EASY STEP!

1. get another phone.

Enjoy!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] emilceteras:
drvdijk is a winner NO DOUBT

no BUT no WHY no WOULD BE BETTER - he solved the problem . GIVE HIM THE REWARD. HOWGH
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] petershg:
I've tested Answerkeys Disabler for a day and I don't think it's a "no doubt winner".

First of all, sometimes it simply doesn't lock the screen (occurred twice in a day).

And it doesn't work with Bluetooth headset/Car hands-free by design.

I'm looking for a program which behaves as described below:

- when phone wakes up from sleep or unattended mode (e.g. playing MP3 with screen turned off) for whatever reason the screen should be locked unless waked up on selected* hardware button

- when locked: pressing the selected* hardware button unlocks the screen

*all the hardware buttons except handsfree and volume ones. You can treat stylus removal sensor as hardware button too.

This will prevent any undesired screen tap (incoming SMS, alarm/calendar event, hadsfree talking while phone is in the pocket etc.)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] nin0:
That Answerkeys Disabler didn't work for me. Well first call I got I pressed the onscreen button & it picked up :/

Anway I got a reply from HTC:

Don't accept emails by developers? What decade are they living in?

So you have to send a posted letter to China to get anywhere with this, what a joke company.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] skoj:
it work just fine.give the man the award.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
I myself am not yet convinced my solution (Answerkeys Disbaler) is the absolute solution. The second version has some accidental unlocking problems which I'm investigating, as well as a lacking bluetooth headset support. I'm still working on it, but I do think it has potential to be the ultimate solution ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Heppieboeddah:
my 2cents

Just to let you know that i tested it while using my bleutooth headset and listening to Nick&Simon...:D I called myselve with my other cellphone and the diamondscreen was locked and the music stopped and giving me the beeps that there was an incoming call. Then I pressed the answerbutton on my headset and the connection was made. Then i ended the call using again the hardware button on my headset and the daimond just continued to play Nick&Simon again..:D

So i dont seem to have a problem with bleutooth and youre application.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pleiv:
Answerkeys Disabler not working

Answerkeys Disabler isn't working properly.

Out of 4 calls i've answered 3 by using the touch screen.

If i want to start Answerkeys Disabler it says its allready enabled.

If there is an action i must do to lock with Answerkeys Disabler please let us know because at this moment the only time it worked was the first time.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Heppieboeddah:
Maybe its rom-depended. I tested it over and over again and the screen gets locked everytime

on swiftblade 6.5
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] conmeo:
sensorlock work for me cheers
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] batman1056:
I am not a programmer - but you would have thought HTC would have developed a double tap system - so if the phone is ringing - you have to tap quick twice to answer! -
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] diamondino:
this is a GREAT idea!!!

:eek:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] lazerin:
My Solution

Simple Combined Solution

Locks the screen pre AND post incoming call.

Use a combination of Answerkeys Disabler v0.1 and Advanced Config 3.2.

In advanced config, goto "Screen" settings and set auto lock to enabled. Set the timeout for autolock to 999 (something high) and save your settings. Install Answerkeys Disabler v0.1 (v0.2 has occasional unlocking errors) and make sure it's running.

With these settings, when an incoming call arrives, answerkey will lock the screen. Once the caller hangs up or you reject the call, the system key lock will take over and keep the screen and keys locked and the phone will go back to sleep (based on your power management settings of how many seconds before the phone turns off), or if you have gsen installed, if the phone is upside down, it will turn off straight away.

This way, the screen remains locked after the incoming call has ended!

I hope I've explained that well enough. If you need clarification, please feel free to ask!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] carloshdez:
I'll try this one. Hope it works!!!!

Edit: I installed V0.2.1 and works perfectly, without the autolocking feature (I don't want the device to be locked everytime the light is off).

Works great, give it a try
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] angler:
Yes, I have tried v0.3 and it disables the screen touch when phone call comes. When I power on the device, it will not lock the screen. It is what HTC should have incorporated or at least an option for user to select whether the device will automatically unlock when call arrives or use the hard key to answer the phone.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ZuinigeRijder:
StylusLock

I have made another solution:

StylusLock

* Although this does not solve the real problem (the problem is only about answering calls, WITH using the hardware buttons).

* My solution works for each application and does not interfere (I think).

* After taking out the Stylus you can use the Hardware buttons and the TouchScreen.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
Version 0.3 of Answerkeys Disabler locks on incoming call, and when picked up/rejected/missed, returns to the previous state the phone was in. Bluetooth headset support in short :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tuem:
solution idea (only idea)

tell me what you think:

an application that locks the touch screen whenever phone wakes up on its own (incoming call, reminder, sms if you have wake up on sms enabled...) but

not

when you power it on using power button or taking out the stylus (or if it's not possible to differentiate between the both types of wakeup - in all cases). that way you would prevent touch accidents in your pocket and still be able to unlock in a simple way, cause personally i really hate the default wm locking/unlocking mechanism (too long a press to lock, too complicated to unlock)...

such an app would be addressing a further issue of accidentally calling people when phone wakes up in your pocket on a reminder (for example)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] carloshdez:
I love you :D

Please post your account number :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
Paypal link in my signature: http://shorl.com/bofykadrusere :D hehe
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] krheinwald:
Answering and ending a call using my BT headset is working fine for me.

Am I missing something?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
Not really, it's just that your phone's display should stay off when you pick up using bluetooth, preventing accidental hangups if the thing is in your pocket.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] krheinwald:
The display turns off when I answer the call using BT and can be turned on by pulling the stylus. Perfect, I'd say.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] bennec83:
you guys need to look around this forum more!!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=425650

this works
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
It's only been out since last ... weekend or so? ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] bennec83:
12-09-2008, 12:34 PM	to be exact lol ;) 5 days still a long time for this site, especially with the amount of updating that goes on! lol

take care my friend
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
I've been fooling around with the light sensor. Bad news. Using it as source to determine when to unlock will will definately not always unlock, since the lowest value of light measured is actually quite high.

The light sensor poops values between 0 and 255 (unsigned byte). 0 = dark, 255 is bright. I managed to get 238 max with a very bright lamp. When standing in my hallway with poor lighting, it returns 0. Here behind the computer, with quite decent light in the room it returns 10. Outside it returns about 70.

At night, or in a poorly lit room (my hallway.. I can read a book in there for crying out loud) the light sensor returns 0. If I pull out the device and wait for it to unlock, I will have to wait forever since the value will never increase. Imagine walking on the streets at night. It won't unlock :(

In short, I can develop such an application, but it'll fail on you at night.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] indran78:
so after reading up the threads...i was thinking the solution is simple and will set u back 10-20 dollars....just buy the HTC diamond OEM pouch...

when the phone is in the pouch, it takes a lot of finger pressure to get the touchscreen to work, so unless ur pockets or where u store ur phone "simulates" strong finger pressure, u should be able to pull the phone out of your pocket and then remove from the pouch and just answer the phone whether touchscreen or button...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
I GOT the pouch, but it still picks up / rejects calls.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] varun_agg100:
I agree....I have the original HTC pouch and cant tell how many calls i have accidently rejected/missed....:(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tuem:
first things first, drvdijk, to me you're a clear winner of the thread's contest (acknowledging surfsmurf's groundwork).:cool:

i do have the pouch and i think the danger of accidental touches is even greater when taking it out of the pouch than directly out of your pocket...:eek:

too bad... if only the light sensor was more sensitive in the low lighting range...:(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pensador:
DHR van DIJK @ amsterdam as well! THNX!

Your app worked 4 me! Now when I get a phonecall my screen stays LOCKED!

Love it! THNX

Don't ya guys just looove DUTCH people ?? ;)

BTW:

Does anybody REALLY hasn't got a clue how to remove the PDAVIET dialer?

I want to de- install it but I didn't do a backup...stupid me...:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
Hehe, thanx. I too love the Netherlands ;)

Removing the PDAVIET dialer is not really possible, unless you do a hard reset :( A good way to backup your personal things is with PPCPimBackup.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] sumitescp:
every thread is talking about accidently missed or rejected calls. But with me what happens is people who call me can hear my private conversation with other people only because this stupid little company forgot to lock the screen on the call. but now is OK with answerkeys disabler and stock lock, perfect combination. For messages and stuff stock lock is good and for calls answerkeys disabler. Thanks drvdijk
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] diamondino:
anyway, all of you: DECIDE WHO'S THE WINNER in the poll topic and give him your thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] RedKing:
Just read all pages, but still some doubt.

So, what is the best solutions for lock screen between all these ? hmm..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] RedKing:
tried all,

for my usage, the best prog is SensorLock. It locks screen during incoming calls and all other PDA functions and is very easy to toggle (lock/unlock).

For me is #1.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] motoko:
well have to admit same here, I actually wanted to write something like that myself but I guess that I was too slow ;) anyway, goed gedaan DHR van DIJK, kun je zeker verwachten een biertje van me :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pensador:
;) :D

hehehe
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] AmitD:
Lock screen with G-Sensor

Hi Friends,

I came across this software that locks your screen by simpley rotating your diamond, clockwise or anticlockwise......

"SensorLock allows you to lock the device's screen and buttons, thereby preventing random button and screen presses while the device is in your pocket.

Locking and unlocking is simply done by rotating the device around its longest axis (clockwise for locking and counter-clockwise for unlocking) and can be done in any program (Media Player, TomTom etc) without disrupting normal device operation.

Watch the video below for a demonstration (video refers to version 0.1, current version has auto-lock on suspend)"

URL - http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-sensorlock.html

hope it is of help to you all.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
@AmitD: Thanks, but please read the t.h.r.e.a.d before posting!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] sandeepn81:
I'd love this

I'd love just to have the buttons as the only way to answer incomming calls.

i.e, if I'm able to remove the option to answer/reject the call on the touch screen, and answer all calls only through the buttons provided at the bottom, that should be good enough for me.... would love to have that option.

Buttons don't get pressed that often while taking out the phone from the pocket.... also, this is the same way even the non touch screen phones work.

Is any one aware how to get this setting?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pafilmuokim:
Isn't it possible?

I am loosing lots of calls due to this bug. The best way solve this problem would be to disable a touch screen completely during incomming call :rolleyes: and keep the hardware buttons active. Htc should have thought that their gadget will also be used as a normal phone :mad:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Blazeitup123:
this has been solved, why are we still discussing it? why is it a sticky?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] drvdijk:
Because the current solutions (including my own) are not completely 100% the solution
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] DSF:
Haven't read the topic..

Got an idea, don't know where to post.

Why not slide to the left for answer and slide to the right for ignore a call?

Something like this:

(htc touch hd - source)

Or maybe someone can grab this from Touch HD ROM (when it will appear)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] koppee1:
hey..that's pretty cool....i wonder if it's still possible to accidentally answer calls in your pocket if you need to slide it left/right...hmmm
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] KRAZzysoldier:
This deffinitely will the best solution, but for now we just have to wait...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] htcenrico:
Answer Only With Hw Buttons:solution found!

I found the solution here http://www.ebay.com

if you want to donate please contact me privately.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] koppee1:
err...what?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Tenaglia:
So...as we see, there is a Answerkeys Disabler (v0.5) - last version, from 05.10.2008. Anyone try it? I just installed this version on my girlfriend's Diamond. Tested 3-4 calls and for now works fine. I'll see how it works, and soon will post again results.

Let the force be with us! Great work!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] posceve:
Porting Porting Porting

Please now, port the HD answer interface (slide for ansewr reject call) in to Diamond interface!!!!!:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] diamondino:
this is the DEFINITIVE solution.

i still have problems with answerkey disabler [i'm using the 0.5]: today i lost a another call for a bug [can't pick-up the call with hd keys].

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=431762
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] diamondino:
15 bucks ... but it's really the coolest one i see.

[right now i'm using s2u2 1.31 coz i like the double slide option for answering and rejecting calls...]
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] posceve:
Clap

Clap clap to the programmer, but I think that this program is nothing more that a multi-function screen saver, such as those for smartphone nokia.

Plus I have to pay for an giant error that has made HTC? I do not think so :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Krzysiec:
Its already done with S2U2 1.31 ;) Great App ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=412418
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] jdbarclay:
Give it a try and you will see it isn't. Its main purpose is to save calls, reminders, SMS, etc. May work as a screensaver as well, but its not just that;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] angler:
I have installed PocketShield and it runs very good. It is not freeware and it costs USD10.90. It is not only screen saver. In my first few hours of usage, it works very good.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] diamondino:
10.90usd? the site says 15$!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] angler:
Yes, it is USD10.90 as in their website.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] angler:
PocketShield works great

With good support from PocketShield, the software works great on my Diamond. A newer version which also works on default Windows dialer. To have a look on it whether it works with notification and alarm or not. It is worth for this software. :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] angler:
Yes, you probably have better idea and plan. Nice application:D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Srem:
i know its been mentioned b4 but ive just installed s2u2 and it does a great job. slide left to answer, slide right to reject. i find if you disable all the weather/notifications etc its great :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] veljko.m:
Maybe we want same thing Phone Canvas VGA ???

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=431762

Need someone to help!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Stal-Ker:
Solution!!!

:D

Sensorlock

It's free, it's very good,

but install to Device not to Flash.

My Settings to lock soft phone call buttons only:

[edit]

with my settings touch screen is locked only on incomming call. You never need lock and unlock the device.

[/edit]

Gestrures:

NO

YES <touch panel>

YES

Autolock:

Do nothing

Lock Panel

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

Feedback:

NO

NO

NO

Misc:

NO

Very Nice APP!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Spenner:
Ive used S2U2 and whilst it is good I got sick to death of keep unlocking the application for eg in the car, switching it off because it doesnt work well with Bluetooth phone enabled, and at bedtime when I wanted the alarm on. I know it sounds trivial but it got on my nerves. It, amongst other apps, also seemed to start eating memory and really slowing the device down.

For now the best solution for me is answerkeys disabler

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=425650

and if theres a reward to be had I think the developer of this should be getting it. "It does exactly what it says on the tin"
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] giddy:
hi,

I've read quite a LOT of pages of this thread and I'm still not sure which solution is the best, also, I can't seem to find the link the app for the slide to call functionality.

If the Mods could be so kind as to make a Poll with all the solutions and links to them, I (and probably many others) would be greatful. (Takes quite a while reading such a huge thread!) Also, it would be really nice if people summarized the problem with each solution.

I'm guessing Answerkeys Disabler is the best, but I was confused when the creator himself said in one post its not a 100% solution! =S

Thanks so much.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] deanooo:
I agree , Pocketshield has made my phone actually useable.

As opposed to an expensive toy.

I also got a support reply for a problem in 30 minutes

Its totally solves this problem. its well worth the $10.

I have no affiliation with them.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] aureum:
Solution :))) !!!

Hello,

Look on this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=425650

there is what we all looking for... The solution finally comes :))

Best Regards...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] hvbelton:
To dovetail on this, I am a blutooth headset user. Not only does the screen wake and unlock on an incoming call, it does so as well when you end a call from the headset. This means that carrying the phone in a pouch or pocket, when you hangup the screen is now active and will accept input. The right answer is that a locked screen should remain locked unless unlocked by the user and even though the "display" is active, if locked it should remain that way, which would avoid accidental input.

I have been reading and looking for THE solution to this but have not seen it
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ZuinigeRijder:
Have you tried TouchLockPro:confused:

People having a bluetooth headset say that everything can be locked, but they can still answer with their headset.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] prioregroup.com:
Lock screen

Exist an application named answerkeysdisabler to lock screen when incoming call and use only keys, to see http://code.google.com/p/answerkeysdisabler

Danilo

www.prioregroup.com
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] WhiteSoxxx:
I checked the site above and noticed that there is an accepted critical defect that this application doesn't work with cdma devices...

Does this not work with the Sprint Diamond at the moment?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ZuinigeRijder:
TouchLockPro is working with Sprint Diamond, so you can consider that solution.