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[XPERIA X1 General] el_lo:
Thanks Vijay for the great info. shutil.dll is responsible for the device lock on windows mobile when you press the today plugin for locking.

Do you know a command to use this DLL (to put in Memory Maid) ?

Is there a rundll32.exe like on desktops or something :confused:
[XPERIA X1 General] jrg1967:
VJ you are a star!

Exactly what I've been looking for. A little fiddly to setup, but shouldn't be a problem for anyone unless they are a total newbie!

Now it's setup it is perfect. :)

Thank you very much, donation on the way!
[XPERIA X1 General] vijay555:
@jrg1967

Many thanks for the donation! For various personal reasons, I went cold turkey off XDA Devs for about a year, but I'm really glad to be slowly getting back into it. It's amazing how strong this community is, internationally!

@el_lo:

Although there is an API for enabling the lock, when I tried to implement it when WM5 first came out, for VJDeviceLock, it wasn't well documented, so VJDeviceLock does something else that I can't remember now to enable the lock.

I don't believe that there is a rundll32 type app on Windows Mobile. It wouldn't be hard to make one, but then you'd still be running an external app!

I believe that VJKeyPress can also be used to enable the keylock, and there are other 3rd party apps.

HTC may well have built in some function to enable the lock through ROM based software, but for me, VJDeviceLock serves me well.

V
[XPERIA X1 General] jrg1967:
@VJ, you have the makings of a commercial piece of software there- it is very hard to find a simple program to do this, as the poll bias shows. You just need a user friendly settings program to deal with the command lines and make it easy to use. I am sure it would appeal across the WM community...
[XPERIA X1 General] anothadave:
yeh would be great for the phone to autolock after a set period of time like other phones. ok the screen turns off after 30seconds but it doesnt lock the keys. seems strange why this feature isnt already on the phone...
[XPERIA X1 General] vijay555:
Ok, I'll put this out there:

If one was developing a (possibly commercial, but cheap) auto lock app, what features would it need?

VJDeviceLock is a very old app now, but it works fine and it still surprises me that autolocking on power off is not a standard feature, so I always install it. I understand that there is a registry entry on the newer non X1 HTCs that does something similar, but anyway:

What features would you need? First, auto locking after a fixed time.

What else?

In the interest of keeping it simple, don't ask for a slide to unlock replacement, as S2U is already fabulous, if that's your thing.

Also note that if you're interested, I can entirely replace the native unlock screen with a different interface, although again, I don't propose replacing S2U. I mean something more like a HUGE unlock button.

Give me ideas.

I can do gesture based unlocks, accelerometer based locking and unlocking (assuming I can do this on the X1, I don't have one, so someone feel free to give me one and I'll come and give your package a fondle).

Note that I'm busy on other stuff, so anyone else can code this, but for simple-ish features I'm happy to start working on it. Bigger stuff will take time.

It would probably be free because I can't deal with the hassle of getting rich :(

V
[XPERIA X1 General] DanneG:
I'm using Auto Lock (CSDEVCTRL) works like a charm

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=386451
[XPERIA X1 General] fards:
Hey Vijay, glad to see you around!
[XPERIA X1 General] Nocturnal310:
thanks..seems like the lock app i was looking for.

X1 is like a mini comp....anyone can mess around with it if u leave it unlocked
[XPERIA X1 General] jrg1967:
Hi VJ,

It's still working great! Don't make this over complicated, as you can see from the poll people want a simple solution. Now I have it setup it's working just as needed, the standard unlock screen is fine, but the setup was a pain! So, IMHO all that is required is a simple front-end allowing to choose the options, rather than having to enter a command line. More complicated solutions to this issue are already available, so keep it simple.

Options for keylock/password lock at sleep and/or after a set time interval is probably all that is required.
[XPERIA X1 General] jrg1967:
BTW, X1 does NOT have accelerometer.
[XPERIA X1 General] anothadave:
just having the regular keylock automatically come on after x amount of seconds would do me. no fancy screensavers, passwords or swiping the screen or anything like that. i noticed on diamond tweak there was an option for the keylock to come on when the standby kicked in and the screen goes off, doesnt work on the x1 though but that feature would be ideal.
[XPERIA X1 General] human75:
you can make it very simple.assign lock software to power off button.when you display is off you phone ll be locked.this ll be lovely.thank you
[XPERIA X1 General] drizztje:
Hi Vijay,

I was also trying to develop a simple autolock program. Because I couldn't find any locking program that can prevent X1BC from capturing the keys. What I need is something that kills X1BC just before locking, and re-launches it after unlocking. Currently, I am able to lock the device and kill X1BC when the display dimms, but detecting the unlock is a problem. Do you have any idea how I can detect the unlock? (My program is using the lock mechanism of QuickMenu and that is using the built-in lock).

Cheers
[XPERIA X1 General] Dr.Sid:
Anyway I'm interested why you guys need autolock ? The device will go to standby automatically. It always was enough for me, I have never pressed the power button when I didn't want to. :confused:
[XPERIA X1 General] darthmelk:
Maybe to be able to wake the device using any key, without accidental keypresses afterwards.
[XPERIA X1 General] chongbh:
For those looking for iPhone type of Auto Lock functions, you can check out the below link for the S2U2 software.

I am using it and it is much more cool and nice compared to some other software posted in this thread.

It will auto lock the phone with a background wallpaper or you can choose to display the battery status with appointment on the screen instead of the wallpaper.

Whenever you want to unlock the screen, just slide to unlock and it will auto lock with the predefined timing which you can set yourself, there are more other functions like displaying unread MMS etc.

Check it out :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=412418
[XPERIA X1 General] marka2k:
I tried this on my X1A S2U2 v1.5 I had problems with the phone locking up (no pun intended) needing a soft reset also it was very slow to respond so I had to remove it.

:(
[XPERIA X1 General] chongbh:
Oh I see, I have tried on my X1 and no problem, loading quite fast. Only problem is the called ID screen and slide to answer is not working. Rest of the unlocking and locking screen all working fine though.
[XPERIA X1 General] Burrn:
I had a lot of problems with Slide2Unlock.

Music freezes when listening to it with headphones, phone itself freezes when charing and more problems...
[XPERIA X1 General] chongbh:
Ok, I notice that it actually conflict with the Inesoft software so I decided to do a soft reset and I only install the S2U2 with SPB Phone Suite and SPB Diary, it is working fine now.

I can slide to answer the phone and it will go back to lock mode after hang up.
[XPERIA X1 General] human75:
i found small autolock program very usefull.it works flawlessly.

this is the link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=3470309#post3470309
[XPERIA X1 General] Kogar:
I am using the basic edition of HomeScreen PlusPlus. It is much to big if you want just the autolock (on device wakeup) but it is working flawlessly on my xperia. As a bonus i can activate a counter for sms and call time.

The autolock has to be activated in options - today-> elements - "HomeScreen PlusPlus" - options -> tools

- "DeviceLock on Wakup" (activate this so that it locks when you press the power button)

- "Lock if Display is Off and vice versa" (and activate this menu element so that the x1 locks when the screen is shutting off but it is still in an active mode)

http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_batterystatus_xda_neo_wm5_def_im_cs.htm
[Shift General] joker197cinque:
Did you set up a 3g connectivity with your xp downgraded Shift ?

Can you tell me how can I do to achieve this ?

Thanks in advance.

F.
[Shift General] joker197cinque:
Nobody can help me ?

Thanks.
[Shift General] anuarmu:
You need to install USB tool in Window mobile and install activesyc 4.5 above on your XP. once you need to connect your 3G you must tap internet sharing on your WM to connect the internet at your XP thru USB tool.
[Shift General] joker197cinque:
Hi anuarmu, thx for reply.

1) I went through all procedure to "liberate" my htc

2) I used usb tool to enable.

3) Unfortunately I get error on "“Generic RNDIS" and Windows Mobile-Based Device; windows xp doesn't find driver. (I also tried to installa usb switch to use serial but surfing the web via windows xp it does not work!!)

Can you please help me ?
[Shift General] denisbrooks:
Hi!

I had the same problem but eventually resolved it.

Just try to download and install Microsft ActiveSync 4.5 from Microsoft's website and you wont have to install the Generic RDNIS drivers.

It will install automatically.

Cheers!
[General Topics] calli:
HI Guys

Would you say that the Touch Pro 2 is a good/closest replacemnt/upgrade to the HTC Universal?

If not which model would you suggest, is?

Thanks

Calli
[General Topics] -PiLoT-:
its its the successor to the tp1

the next one up i dont know wudve been the shft or something similar
[General Topics] orb3000:
That´s a good question

On my opinion is not the "official" succesor but it´s the closer we can have till now on the new devices

Of course that fantastic swivel to move from micro lap top to PDA will hardly repeated again...

Me as Universal user as my main phone/PDA I think it´s a not replacement but it´s something to consider as has nice screen and nice keyboard

I don´t think HTC will launch another device more similar at least in 2 years (Hope I´m wrong)

Just my opinion
[General Topics] Bulldog:
I might be wrong but I don’t think HTC made enough money with Universal. Furthermore a Building Successor for Universal would be much more expensive than current existing devices.

With the current economy situation I don’t think HTC will risk putting a device on to market which will or cannot amortise the R&D cost.

I believe TP2 is good/best choice for replacing Universal.
[General Topics] orb3000:
Not sure if they did not make $, remember Universal was launched on 2005 and on that time not any device on earth was so complete and powerfull (Even to this date still compete with new models in some specs!)

Refer to the voting here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=446362

But agree, TP2 is the onlt decent replacement I can see in the future
[General Topics] cktlcmd:
I read from Brighthand, ASUS is going to produce a similar model. We need to wait for more specs to come out though. Hopefully it will have a faster processor.
[General Topics] orb3000:
Please as soon as you know more about this let all us know!
[General Topics] cktlcmd:
Yes, if I find more details and news, I will post a link. :)
[General Topics] Bulldog:
HTC TOUCH PRO REVIEW with pictures

I found this site which has detail pictures and a nice review of upcoming HTC TOUCH PRO2.. well I would say confirmed 100% this baby going to be mine

Germn Page:

http://www.areamobile.de/tests/htc-touch-pro-2-handson/

Google translation:

http://translate.google.com/transla....areamobile.de/tests/htc-touch-pro-2-handson/

Picture gallery:

http://www.areamobile.de/php/pages/...or=HTC&bez=Touch Pro 2&imgnum=0&handyUID=1621
[General Topics] orb3000:
I´ll wait...

I´ll wait for ASUS model that cktlcmd commented

But also have TP2 as an option

Just want to have all possibilities before I renew my device
[General Topics] Bulldog:
Well IMHO is strange about upcoming Asus clamshell device.. They have already one model M930 and they have screw up big time in sales numbers with that device.

Anyhow is nice to have choices
[General Topics] calli:
I'ved looked for a mention of the Asus, but don't find anything.

But do you think the Asus will be as customisable as the HTC phones?
[General Topics] orb3000:
Don´t know about customization but in fact I,ll be not sure to buy a non HTC device....
[General Topics] cktlcmd:
Yes, ASUS, don't have it on their site. If WM is it's OS, I don't see why not.

The WM phones Toshiba released can be customized. What will make ASUS phones different?

For me it's different. If I can stay away from HTC, I will. Until they stop using Qualcomm as their processors specially those 624MHz and below.
[General Topics] calli:
Can't we then petition HTC to change/upgrade their processors?

Does anybody know if they read these threads?

Shall we send them a petition?
[General Topics] cktlcmd:
If you think you can make a difference, go ahead...POWER to you my friend. But in all honesty, I don't think they will listen. I remember there was a petition here regarding those missing drivers sometime ago...what happened? NOTHING. HTC have a good working relationship with Qualcomm. It is not purely Qualcomm's fault, HTC has a bigger role played, I am dismayed at Qualcomm for letting HTC degrade their processors.
[General Topics] Bulldog:
Well currently I am struggling again with making my decision.

Currently the Touch HD in Hong Kong cost ca. USD 650-700. 3months later when Touch pro2 will come out the price will be further down to I guess 500-600USD. But in other side the Pro2 sure will cost ca. 800-950USD in the beginning.

Looking to the Technical Spec on those 2 devices it comes down really to the keyboard. Now the question: is it worth TO PAY 300-400$ more for having device that has a keyboard.. What you guys think???
[General Topics] wshader:
Personally I find myself using the hardware keyboard of my Fuze less and less and the on-screen full keyboard less and less. From what I've seen of the HD I could easily see myself ditching the hardware keyboard all togetter
[General Topics] calli:
Its a matter of lifestyle. When I used the Pocket PC I thought I would never need a physical keyboard. But since using the Universal, I wonder how I will do without one! It speeds things up considerablly especially when traveling. I would approach the subject differently - read the reviews and take note of the shortcomings of the HD as a phone. The features of the TP2 outway the cost factor - and you have a keyboard when required. TP2 seems to be more business orientated.
[General Topics] orb3000:
Well, the amount of $ is a lot!, but as a happy Universal user and having tested a lot of "non physical keyboard" devices, I can say that it will never be compared!

Physical keyboard and specially Uni one is the fastest way to type.

It will depend on the use of the device, if only for watching videos and music then kb is not important, but if you use it for typing mesaages, e-mail and surfing (Like I do) then kb is VERY important...

So if we don´t rush to buy devices as soon as they are launched (Wich compnies want us to do) then we wait a few months and a new one appear and that is the perfect time to buy!

COnsumism will never stop, but we inteligent consumers have to think when is the best time to buy.
[General Topics] razielu:
It's sounds much easier on "paper" than in reality. Presuming HTC would decide to change/upgrade their platform that would mean a lot of hassle in terms of changing contractors and suppliers, so I don't think it's just a matter of "let's change our processing platforms".

Anyway, HTC will experiment with the new Snapdragon 1GHz CPU platform in the currently unnanounced HTC Thoth, successor to Athena [this is not official, but rather information from the now popular leaked HTC roadmap for 2009]. The Snapdragon platform is the same that was presented by Toshiba at this year's MWC in their new TG01 device.

As for the HTC Touch PRO 2... It's the successor of Touch PRO which in turn succeedes HTC TyTN II. The HTC Universal was and is in a totally different class and it's successor in the HTC line, albeit with a slightly different form factor is HTC Athena [X75xx].
[General Topics] orb3000:
Not agree, Uni has not a succesor line, and Athena is not a succesor...

It has to be a mixture between TP2 and Athena....

To this date we happy Uni users have not a REAL succesor, so it will be very hard to replace it
[General Topics] addicus:
I've actually only seen the Universal once. A young lady had one she was always having problems with getting checked out at PPCTechs in Southern Cali. I loved the form factor. If hers wasn't screwy I would have traded her straight up with my 8125 since she hated it. I wouldn't mind if HTC came out with something like that with a 800+ mhz processor, 3.5mm headphone slot, 8gb internal and a microsd slot. It would have all the 3g bands and usuable on both shores this time and dual cameras for video calls.

---

When the Uni came out it was considered gigantic. Nowadays it fits right in except for the thickness.
[General Topics] calli:
Succesor to the Universal was supposed to be the HTC Omni. Prototype photos where leaked and then it dissapeared!

Obviously everybody want to compete with the iPhone.
[General Topics] Bulldog:
Anyone See the the LG Versa? Spec wise it is not huge thing(NO WinMo) but the design is not to bad. Such design would be good with Touch HD. and comes closer to Universal design

http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=15008&review=LG+Versa+Verizon+Phone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZPA8FXaqm8
[General Topics] satani:
the only device, that seems similar to the uni is the Toshiba Portege G910.

Nearly same spec's except:

400 mhz instead of 520 (that the only point where the G910 leaks)

3" 800x480 screen instead of 3.6" VGA

twice ram and rom (128 and 256mb)

G-WLAN, Bluetooth 2, Edge, HSDPA and GPS included and

a 2mp cam instead of 1.3

it can be closed as the universal (but has no tournable screen), and has a

small secondary display on the outside.

more details: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=998&view=1

the HTC omni (which was cancelled, and the official follow-on-model) used to be similar to the G910, except a better cam and 520 mhz.

I, personally decided to buy the G900 Portege-Model, as it was easier to get here in germany as the G910 (i don't need gps due to seperate navi and i prefer 520 mhz to 400 of the G910).

and btw @ razielu:

the HTC Toth seems to be the official follow-on to the Athena/Ameo/Advantage/x75X0 due in November 2009 according to http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1785
[General Topics] cktlcmd:
ASUS M930: http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=kYzlDysFaBDLKHQj

How I wish ASUS made this version with a more powerful processor with a nicer screen and a huge main memory. If only they did, I would have bought it without any second thoughts.
[General Topics] orb3000:
Yeah

Agree, a better screen and design in general...

I´m confident that we are going to see a nice device at the ends of the year:cool: hopefully HTC!
[General Topics] cktlcmd:
I hope you're right.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] bowow:
i noticed a problem... I setted up my touch pro to my Exchange server 2007...

I built rules in my exchange server...that's means... when i receive a mail in my main mailbox, my rules forward all emails in some sub-folder...but with TF3D, as those new mails is in sub-folders...TF3D do not telling me that I have new message. Does somebody know something about that...

look at the picture

ps: sorry for my bad english i'm french
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] alonroz:
As far as I've been able to check, there is no way to make the TF3D show you new emails in sub-folders... It just shows the Inbox for every account.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] drgregur:
Im going to get my htc hd tomorrow, and wonder wich is the easiest way to sync my phone with outlook. I want to sync with calender and email not contacts.

Sync should be like, Home Computer <-> Phone <-> Work .

If i make a change somewhere all 3 should be updated,

I run mobileme now and thinks it works great. So something like that would be great.

Any ideas?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ThaDoc:
If you use VISTA, use the integrated Mobile Device center to sync, it is an updated version of Active Sync wich you should download when u use XP. Both are from Microsoft and are free and easy to use. When connecting your HD touch the first time, you can easly set up what you want to sync.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] drgregur:
Perfect, i try that tomorrow.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] funk1980:
A small tip:

When I first tried to sync through Mobile Device Center, it didn't recognize my HD. Turned out it was my Vista that I never update (I have my reasons :)). After I donwloaded and installed all updates, Mobile Device Center instantly recognized with my phone.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ThaDoc:
That's right! But I think Vista wil auto update the driver needed for the HTC when you connect your device...
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] cindyhove:
I'm having a problem with this. I run my laptop on Vista, but when I connect my Touch HD the laptop seems to know that it's there but the Windows Mobile doesnt and I can't connect or pair my phone.

HELP PLEASE! I don't know how I can get it to work!Thanks in advance.

Cindy
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] louisvdbos:
i'm having the same problem cindy but with my pc running vista after i installed the new rom on my HD from the htc site did you solved it already?

thanks louis
[General Questions and Answers] chrisbjr:
hi guys!

i'm doing a paper right now. it is about finding what motivates people to share knowledge in forums. thought that xda-developers would be the best place for it. just a 10 question survey.. should take like 30 seconds. here is the link:

http://www.makesurvey.net/cgi-bin/survey.dll/12F5BAE2E3484E91A7D4603F9B3C495E

thanks in advance guys!

xda-developers is one of the most helpful communities i know.
[General Questions and Answers] chrisbjr:
erm... i think i need to move this thread. seems like i posted on the wrong section.
[General Questions and Answers] orb3000:
Completed

May I know what is the propose of it in your school?
[General Questions and Answers] chrisbjr:
thanks orb3000! i'm doing it as part of my research. the whole point is to figure out what motivates students or people in general share their knowledge.

you've really got to ask yourself why you like sharing the knowledge you have with people you don't really know.
[General Questions and Answers] ZenithUK:
I could have told you my reason without having to fill out the survey.

I feel it's my responsbility to help someone out if I can help.

Helping on online forums doesn't take much effort but can be an immense help to someone else. Seeing that my help was appreciated is reward enough. :)
[General Questions and Answers] denco7:
Done , Glad to help.

This is all you need to know about forums.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3213967&postcount=1
[General Questions and Answers] chrisbjr:
thanks to all for the help!

funny link, btw. hahaha so true!
[General Questions and Answers] red_hanks:
Done. Saan ka nag aaral pre? (where do you study?)

Ooops, sorry for that! It says you're from Ateneo de Manila University. :)
[General Questions and Answers] chrisbjr:
yes, in ateneo. thanks for answering! added you as friend :)
[General Questions and Answers] phezthie:
done, good luck with your homework, cheers :D
[General Questions and Answers] chrisbjr:
thanks! :)
[General Questions and Answers] timmymarsh:
Done!!! Good luck.:D
[Touch HD General] Ekin4112:
Sorry if this had been previous addressed. I want to change from official to Dutty’s rom. I was wondering if I happen to have a problem with it, is it possible if I do a hard reset and it will turn back to factory setting ( the official rom) ?

thanks
[Touch HD General] Georgio_77:
No, you'll need to flash back the official ROM.
[Touch HD General] skribzy:
no you would need to re-flash the stock rom - details can be found on the wiki...

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone