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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mole22:
Possible security issue with certain GScroll features enabled

Hi APBilbo... just to say thanks for a great app! I'm just now trying it out to replace the annoying standard PIN lock. I've had to install 0.4 as I'm also having the S2A problem. However, I've noticed one other issue that I wonder whether you might be able to correct in the next version...

I have GScroll installed, which allows users to assign functions to a "double-tap" to the corners of the capacitive touch pad (i.e. on the Home, Back and Call buttons). Not hardware button clicks, but touch sensitive "taps". Anyway, two of the options to assign are to minimise or to close the active application. Lo and behold, ThrottleLock responded by minimising/closing (albeit with the taskbar blacked out and non-functional), but the touchscreen was responding. ThrottleLock ignores the hardware buttons (Back and End Call), but allowed the messages sent by GScroll to minimise it. Is it possible to not respond to these messages, or ensure that the app does not lose focus? Otherwise, for security purposes, I will have to stop using the GScroll minimise and close features (notice that I'm keeping ThrottleLock :)).

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I see on your ToDo list that you want to add the ability to block USB whilst locked... I currently get around this by enabling the standard windows PIN lock with large (12 hour) timeout. This means it is not active during normal use, but it pops up and prevents PC USB access until the PIN is entered. True, this is not the same "action" as ThrottleLock and uses a different PIN, but it seems secure at least!

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Oh, and a quick question if I may: is it easy to remove, or move lower on the screen, the caller ID window that appears when the phone rings? It doesn't look nice when S2A appears partially obscuring it. Is this just part of the skin?

Thanks again,

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] igal_f:
right-handed left-handed

hi APBilbo,

my suggestions is an option to select on the slide2answer (configuration option) to answer the call to right for right-handed's and slide to left for the left-handed's.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dogosyfe764:
great app, just one problem sometime i have a double lock on my HTC cruise, the configuration of the slide to answer (left-right or right-left) will be great, same thing for his position (top screen or bottom screen).

the slide to answer is not very fast same thing to draw the pattern, a quick mouvement is to fast for throttleLock.

keep this app simple, she's great :cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
I've released 0.5.1. The S2A is now optional and it also contains come bug fixes and some speedup tweaks ;).

About the position of the S2A, it can't be changed to the bottom.... note that you can still use the dots (even if they are under the contact picture) to unlock the device. If you place the S2A the last row of dot's will not be accesible making it impossible to unlock when an incomming call is in....

Hope you like the update ;).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mole22:
Thanks for the update! I hate to say it, but unfortunately I'm reverting back to 0.4 again. Whilst 0.5.1 allows its S2A to be turned off, it always hides the inbuilt HTC S2A, which 0.4 does not do. Was this intended?

Also, I still have the problem with GScroll's minimise and close messages bypassing ThrottleLock, so for now I've turned off GScroll's application launcher facility, which is a shame. See my description (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3287410&postcount=740) in case you want to try this for yourself and try to block these messages... it would be appreciated :)

Can I repeat my request for one more feature, as I don't think this is available in the skin (correct me if I'm wrong) - the ability to move the Caller ID window that displays at the top of ThrottleLock to just below the Taskbar part of ThrottleLock - perhaps make it the same size and position as the default clock position. This way, the taskbar would still show under the HTC S2A, which would look nicer than seeing the chopped off top of the Caller ID window :)

All the best,

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dogosyfe764:
thank's a lot good released fot me :cool:

S2A is slowest for me but correct to draw the pattern on this version
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zodiac:
I think this is a GScroll issue rather than a throttlelock one, meaning that imho I think the solution has to be given by GScroll.

Is there a way to add an 'exception' in GScroll's configuration, so that it is disabled when another program is running that's in the 'exception list'. The Touchflo program has the option to disable its scrolling/gestures functionality when a specified program was running. I think / hope GScroll will have the same option or at least that they will implement that option. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
The slow of the S2A is due to the notification of the incomming call trying to popup every time :(.

Thanks for the feedback! ;)

Zodiac is right... Those kind of app's use to have an exclusion list...Imagine you have an app in wich you need to click the top left corner for something ;).

About the hiding of the phone canvas s2a, it's done on purpose as ThrottleLock is supposed to be the topmost window... I've had some hard time trying to avoid the notifications from poping up indeed :P.... I can add a configuration option to disable the notifications hiding ;).

edit: In fact... download 0.5.1 again and install ;-). You will see a new option to disable the oevrriding of notifications....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tman1425:
0.5.1

Still not working on my Fuze. When I disable S2A, the normal S2A works just fine...but the dialer still fights with TL to be the top window. Once answered, the top window is still TL, but the incall curtain (the one which covers the end button, etc.) is ontop of TL. So I basically get part of TL and part of the dialer showing. Is there some way to add the dialer as an exclusion? If you can do that then this would work absolutely perfect. Otherwise, it is useless to me. Thanks for your constant efforts! Keep up the good work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
I've uploaded a little upgrade 10 minutes ago... did you download that one or the older? To know it please check if in the config tool the last option is named "Hide notifications". If it's not, please download and install 0.5.1 again. If it is ensure you have that option unchecked and try again ;).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tman1425:
Yes, it is the new version and I still have the same problem. The only fix I see is to make the dialer and exclusion. Is that possible?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
But... what do you mean by an exclusion? For it to pop infront of TLock?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tman1425:
Exactly. I've been using S2U2 for a very long time and whenever I receive a call, its almost as though it turns off when I answer. And then as soon as I end/disconnect the call, S2U2 pops back up in front.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dynomite232:
thanx 4 the update will try it now on me diamond
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
Ok... I'll see what I can do.... Though notice that showing the phone is like giving access to your info... and ThrottleLock is meant to give some kind of security to the device ;).

Thank you ;). Let me know how it works for you...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tman1425:
I understand that, but Im not really expecting someone to try to break into my phone when I receive a phone call. Anyway, please see if there is anyway to make the dialer an exclusion to TL. If this gets worked out, then TL would be by far the coolest app on my phone. Thanks a lot, I really appreciate all your hard work and help!;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dynomite232:
hey it worked very good on my diamond got rid of 0.4 now back to .5.1 the s2a option very smart and it is much faster i dont know by how much but its quicker and was able to use the old skins from .4 thanx alot ------>AL. :) the fix did the jobb oh and one more thing i tried it on a friends T-HD it worked good as well
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] htctoucher:
nevermind.. none of these issues are happening any more upon another soft reset!

i love this app!

great work

htctoucher
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
Great!! :). Thanks!

Grad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback!

Would an "autounlock when incomming call" do the trick? It have been requested many times... I find it more "consistent" that the exclusion list... I can also add an option to lock automatically when a call ends... So it's near the same that you have requested...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] m0nkeyman:
Sorry mate bug fix good but still having problem with incoming call. Diamond is not ringing for about the first 5,6 ringings or so. Gone back to 0.4.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
Have you disabled the override notifications configuration option?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ca3sar:
much smoother and faster on my 6800. Anyone have a better clock?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] unreal4:
hey..

i cant find that how can i shut down this program when i want to??

i want to only active this app when i leave my phone..

how can i do this??
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Dynomite232:
why isnt there a 12 hr clock instead of 24 hour not realy used to the 24 hr style
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mole22:
Thanks APBilbo, 0.5.1 (hide notification version) gives me the HTC S2A back again, so I'm keeping it over 0.4 (as the repeated dots for the pattern is more secure). I also managed to get rid of the overlap on the Caller ID screen, seen here:

This was done by renaming/removing CallerIDBack.png... now I see the ThrottleLock Taskbar (with network and battery status) on top of the HTC S2A window, which looks much nicer:

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EDIT: Sorry APBilbo and zodiac :o, I've now found that GScroll does have exceptions, but not easy to find... they are in the registry. So, I can now have GScroll working with its "double taps" to minimise/close and ThrottleLock is not sent these commands when it is the active window!

For anyone interested, what worked for me was adding ThrottleLock.exe to

HKCU\ControlPanel\GScroll\CriticalProcesses

Still, it might be good to see if ThrottleLock could be modified to block such events anyway, in case of future problems...?

All the best,

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tman1425:
That would be perfect!!! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] brsev:
Thanks APBilbo, 5.1 with S2A disabled keeps TL from fighting with OpalPhonecanvas. I plan on using it, but it isn't perfect - the canvas/cover that blocks the in-call options appears over the dots in TL, while everything else is behind them. Great work though, it's an awesome program and I like the new functionality.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ZzFDKzZ:
Nice update!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] m0nkeyman:
Yes I have mate and still have a delay when ringing starts
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] illi:
Transparent Background & Unlock Pattern without Lines - Here's how;-)

I wanted to prevent privacy intrusion and have been "shuffling" between TrottleLock, TouchLockPro and SensorLock. Since I never wear a watch, I also wanted to check on the time and see if there's any new mail, sms, or appointments.

None of these apps catered to my needs until 0.5.1. In the preceeding threads there were a number of requests for transparent background and unlock patterns with invisible line.

I have 0.5.1 installed on my Touch Pro and was "playing" with it and discovered how to make those wishes come true WITHOUT the need to change the png files.

I renamed the folder "battery" to battery1; renamed "back.png" to back1.png. I also renamed line??.png to line??1.png.

Voila!! It worked. And it worked GREAT!!

Now I want to move the dots out of the way so that I can see the homescreen clearly. (Still 'experimenting' ;-P)

Thanks AP for this fantastic app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
Great you have find the way to work it out Martin :). and thanks for the info!!

You can edit the skin.xml file to change the format to "hh:mm tt"

Great! What do you mean by better clock? In current version you can only change fonts...

This program keeps active in the background because it takes it some little time to start up... You can remove the lock automatically function in the configuration so it only locks the device when you launch ThrottleLock.... Don't know if this is what you mean.

Ok ;).

I know that... but if I hide windows then the Opalphonecanvas will also be hidden... I have to work out a way to make configurable policies for several phone applications...

Thanks!

Weird... mine is as fast as without Tlock...

You can use a free program like Gimp to make the dot's more transparent (using the layers). It's really eassy... BTW, note the transparency is fake, so the info of the today screen will not be updated even if the app seems to be transparent... Hope this doesn't disappoint you...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] illi:
Dunk! It does disappoint me... But I'll continue to use your apps.

Thanks very much though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] onlinespending:
Yes, this would be great. I would recommend, similar to S2U2, that ThrottleLock not lock the screen while in the middle of any call. Because many phones automatically turn off the screen immediately after call (through light sensor) and if I need to access the keypad during my call, then it is annoying to have to put in my ThrottleLock pattern. After the call is done, it could lock. thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
I'm sorry to hear that :-(... It isn't done because windows mobile doesn't support real transparent windows... I'll keep trying though ;).

I'll check it ;-)... We have:

- Unlock when incomming call...

- Don't lock if call is taking place...

- Autlock when call is ended...

right?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zodiac:
Right :) Those three sound like a nice options that I'd use.

Another question: which fonts can I use for the clock?

I now have it as:

< param name='Clockfont" value="Verdana,45,false">

But I don't think my clock's font is verdana, I think it's Arial..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
Do you have Verdana font installed on your \Windows\Fonts folder?.... Note you can only use font's installed in your PPC ;).

You can donwload some cool font's for free here : http://www.1001freefonts.com/

Download the window version and copy the ttf file to \Windows\Fonts. Then reference it by it's name in the xml as you have done with Verdana....

Hope this helps ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zodiac:
Wow, Thanks a lot!! I'm now browsing the fonts.. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Vanquil:
Love your product, but concerned about the registering

I found your product at end of last year. It did pretty much everything I needed. Was only slightly annoyed with the persistent text at the bottom, which ruined the clean look.

I just learned that you upgraded it to .51. And in the screen shots it looked like that text was taken off, so i went to give this a try. Now not only is there that text but a significant red text, which turns out can be taken away by a one month free license. What is this about now? Is this becoming a pay for product? I liked the security this software offered me (as I have a tendency to leave my phone on a table with friends about). But this is getting a little obtrusive.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] APBilbo:
Hi Vanquil!

I know that... and it's the reason why I have made the licensing system. I don't want others selling or using my product on commercial distributions (like happened to A_C with his S2X series) without them habing a drawback.... You can get rid of both texts by downloading a free 1 month license here:

www.throttlelauncher.com/keygen

Once the license has expired you can download another using the same method...

For people helping, contributing, beta testers or donators I provide a lifetime license so they don't have to download the license once a month... If you want a lifetime account just make a theme by your self, post it at my forum and PM me with the thread url ;-).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pump142:
So when I dont use the s2a feature, do I connect my dots to unlock and answer or just answer as normal?

I cant install new version for a few more days to see for myself.

to have answer or ignore keys on incoming call would be nice option.

I really dont care for the slide thing.

Lovin this program alot
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] desztan:
How do I run the key gen?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wdbanks:
I second that
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] cpt.bert:
does it launch faster with the non transparant background?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sakky:
really good! it's my lock screen now!! thanks :)

but i have not a "theme" VGA, like Diamond skin.....can you help me? :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Napbree:
Sorry. My bad :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GODZSON:
That's why if you read post clearly I state credits to you and other's..and that I mixed matched to make the setup's.. read post's... I give credit's always.. See post 51. And as you should know when credit's are given and people use your own themes and tweak em out.. Just like we're using APBilbo creativity.. you should feel pride that your work is being used cause it's great work.

And Napbree's button see through setup..

If any one requested my themes I shall post up soon, and as always credit's to APBilbo for his creativity, Napbree for his setup, and Aldur.

Thx for the love and continuing fellowship..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GODZSON:
Godzson's Themes

Here are the setup's I posted..

Hope you enjoy.

Will continue to make more lates.. Credits as always to APBilbo for his creativity, Napbree for his setup, and Aldur.

Have a great weekend! :)

Continue the creativity and the fellowship.

God Bless :cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ExiMoR:
Nice prog...

Need to delete shortcut under startup and kill deamon process...

I usually use S2U xD

Thanks G to your skin!!! :) GW
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] im1badazchick:
Thanks APBilbo for your excellent work...i love it..also to Napbree, Aldur and Godzson thanks as well...Godzson this sounds girly i know but the first theme that you posted..maybe page 5(i read through the entire post) was sooo pretty and when i first saw it i was in awe :p lol...could you share that one if it's not already one of the themes you did share...thanks in advance and i hope that you guys are atleast enjoying your weekends;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GODZSON:
Godzson's Themes

Well fellaz and ladies,

I've made some balls/dots for those who need some.

Hope you all enjoy, and let's continue the creativity and fellowship.

Remember you can make any type of Back, Lines & Dots.. So be creative.

Have a Blessed Day :)

P.S.

To those using my Balls/Dots you can switch the names from

dot.png

and

dot-nosel.png

so that when lock is on standby the ball's/dot's are not blurry and when you press them the become blurred. Just some input to making a different image view.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GODZSON:
Godzson's Themes

Here's a few more.. Purple and Pink added for the ladies.

Feel free to use and tweak them.. Enjoy. :)

P.S.

To those using my Balls/Dots you can switch the names from

dot.png

and

dot-nosel.png

so that when lock is on standby the ball's/dot's are not blurry and when you press them the become blurred. Just some input to making a different image view.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] htcfanboi:
can you please make the android skin... or at least tell me how to skin this...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] blazingwolf:
Don't get your panties in a bunch. He gave you credit for them.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Kraize:
Dude. Pink ftw. I'm a dude, and pink rules.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sakky:
VGA skins....pleaseee :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GODZSON:
Lol.. It's k meng, I guess he didn't read carefully.. lol

Thx ..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] GODZSON:
Lol, fosho.. I like rockin pink 2.. You know what I meant did't want the ladies to feel left out if they wanted those colors.. nothing wrong meant by it.. But enjoy!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] htcfanboi:
does anyone wanna help me!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bootheresa:
Thanks GODZSON. My favorite is the Diamond skin. It is just clean and seems to work better than the original. Thanks, BOO
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Napbree:
I am very sorry godzon! I didn't read it properly obviously, and it's my mistake. Please forgive me :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] htcfanboi:
How Do I Make Skins!!!!

Or Can Someone Make A Android Skin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pump142:
once you have it downloaded from his website just cut and paste it into the throttlelock folder in the device under program files
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] desztan:
After cut and paste in the throttlelock folder, then what do I do?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ez345:
@apbilbo dont know if this would be impossible to add as a feature and dont wanna ger flamed for it but i was wondering if there was a way to only initiate the lock when the power button is pressed to turn the screen off (i have a Touch Pro)...i do alot of texting and i dont like having to unlock after every text i send...im requesting that the sceen not be locked when the backlight times out..however it only locks when i press the power button on top of the device...if this is too farfetched please let me know..thanks for reading..

edit: also in landscape mode (keyboard out) the top bar is not updated when unlocked leaving the battery icon over the ok/x in the top right corner...could this be fixed also
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ultravox:
hi

i've installed version 0.51.

same problem as before: after restart, onhook 1st load radio turns off and battery changes to charging.

hi hope you can solve this.

cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mole22:
Feature Request

Hi APBilbo,

I'm not sure if this is possible, but one feature that would be really useful would be to allow the volume buttons to operate during a call. At present, I have to unlock ThrottleLock to make in-call volume adjustments. This is exactly the same as the default windows mobile PIN lock, which also prevents volume adjustments. However, it would be really useful to be able to adjust volume without having to move the phone away from your ear to unlock it!

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Also, the previously mentioned idea of "do not lock when in a call" would be great. I don't want it to unlock on incoming calls, just not lock straight away when the screen blanks on an outgoing call.

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All the best,

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jokes On You:
Is there a timed lock option with this? that way I could use S2U as my regular unlock and this when my device hasnt been used in a certain amount of time?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] onlinespending:
you're joking, right? you run the program and enjoy!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] desztan:
I've placed ths file in the throttlelock folder, run the throttle program but still shows unlicence at the right bottom corner.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] JKingDev:
Thanks for this wonderful application. I also would like to see the auto unlock on incomming call with the auto lock after call. I also would like to see a regular 12hr clock like someone above said.

A feature that I would really like to see is showing owner info. Displaying my name, email address and phone number info right underneath the clock would be great. That way who ever finds my lost phone is not only locked out, they have a chance to do the right thing. :) What do you think?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mole22:
I thought so too, so I just modified the texts.txt file in the ThrottleLock program directory to change the 'Enter your code' text to read my name and home phone number. Works well for me :)