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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scarecrow420:
Hi xTep, glad to hear that you are working on exclusion list support.

Could i suggest as others have said though, that for the close function it should be a list of exclusions, but for the position fix it should maybe be a whitelist or list of inclusions - as more apps do not need the pos fix than those that do. Otherwise perhaps a default behaiour for any app that does not match "the list", with the reverse being applied to those that are in the list. Eg you could have position fix disabled and a few apps in the list that it would position fix, OR you could have position fix enabled, with the apps in the list being the exclusions.

Eventhough AMeBa does work for you, there are lots of people that will benefit from this black/whitelist function - we appreciate you're busy but hopefully you can still get it done! Send me a PM with the registry details when you are ready, so i can add support into the AMeBaSettings app
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] c3p9:
I just tried Ameba v.0.7.1b on a Omnia II running 6.5.5 and the run app doesn't work at all. I've tried both the start menu and the x button and also the tap and hold options. None worked for running an application. Any chance for a fix??

[EDITED] Sorry guys, it's working with exe files. It just doesn't work with shortcuts (lnk)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] benko286:
I am using latest AMeBa and I have only one problem:

When I press volume/up/down and set voulem I can't press OK, I mean I press it but nothing happens, if I long press OK button it works, but how to get it like stock, so that when I press ok button it closes volume pop up?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] PsychicJian:
Ok on Acer F900.

Thanks a lot!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oalex:
+1 Exclusion list would be great. I wont even mind, just one hard-coded exclusion (and I think this would be fine for everyone). Namely: "Activesync"

I hope you have time soon :)

Great app non the less, thank you.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] forumx:
"Services.exe" process constantly running?

Hi, I really like the program. However, I noticed that the "Services.exe" process constantly running around 10-15% CPU. Is that normal?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ernest33:
Thanks a lot for Ameba ! It's a great program !

Personnaly i use the latest "Resco Task manager" with hold on start menu button.

This way i don't have "service" /solicited/ :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] apeko:
it is probly why such poor battery performance.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] apeko:
Exception list

I use AMeBa and its great! But I hope a new version with an exception list comes out soon. I use arktask with AMeba. And AmeBa keeps closing it. Thanks for you great program
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] firelion:
no screenshot?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghost_nup:
* 3 = QuickMenu: show QuickMenu menu (faster than runing QuickMenu.exe)

I can't make it working although I use the UI tool to modify the value.I want it to show QuickMenu as I hold the Start Button,but after holding it does nothing...

How can I make it to work?Will QuickMenu shows on the bottom above Start Button?Any help is appericate.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rmanaka:
Do you have QuickMenu installed on your ROM? AMeBa doesn't install QuickMenu. If not, change the .exe to a task manager you have installed on your ROM.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] benko286:
Anybody has this problem, or know how to solve it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TAEL:
You should set your X button action to minimize mode.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mwalt2:
There's nothing to take a screenshot of. It just closes apps or does the command specified by the registry when you press the 'X' on 6.5.x softkey bar.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] benko286:
The reason I have AMeBa is because I want that X button is close button;)

But the problem is not in X button, it is problem in OK button, and only in this Volume Pop Up window:confused:, in any other situation OK button works fine:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TAEL:
Are you enabled "Force Close" ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtep:
It will be solved in next version (I hope).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Sugocy:
Great application! Missing it from NRGZ great ROM but Im gong to using it in the future. Thank you!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] benko286:
Force Close is disabled

Waiting for next version :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghost_nup:
Of course I have done it before. With the Value 2 Quickmenu showed but it showed on the top of the screen, so I try to use Value 3 instead but it did nothing.

What's wrong? Does it occur only in my phone?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] balaji.admin:
I used the 0.7.1beta version. A nice program which keeps the device memory in stable state by closing the app as we like it.

But this created some issues with PHM registry editor.

There is a gap in the bottom portion of the display of PHM registry editor. I tested it for 2 days with enabling/disabling the ameba. I can confirm it is an issue with ameba.

If needed I can upload a screen shot too..

Hope this will also get fixed in next version.. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Did you try disabling the position fix feature? If you don't need it for your version of WM, you should disable it and see if that solves the problem first.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] balaji.admin:
Already tried! But no use.:(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Padlite:
Love it!

Thank you!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] blast0id:
did you restart the service after disabling that option?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kewell79:
does this work on orginal 1.66 rom?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtep:
A screenshot is always welcome
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scabbard1:
When I restart it says Ameba is already running, do you want to close? How can I prevent this from showing up? Thanks. tried to search posts with no result.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scarecrow420:
Sounds like you might have installed the AMeBa launcher which was only for those people where the service didnt auto start for some reason. In general you dont need the AMeBa Launcher so it sounds like this may be what you have done?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scabbard1:
Thanks for the quick reply!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] meltwater:
Hi great program, solved my no.1 issue with the bottom button bar, programs not closing (I still don't understand the design concept of that).

Just wondering if it would be possible to be able to exclude some programs from the Close Button settings?

For example using ArkSwitch (latest version is much faster) sitting over my clock for quick task switching, but for this program only I would like it to minimise on short Close Button press rather than closing (opposite to any other program).

Also I noticed "Enable Position Fix" stretches the Letter/Block Recogniser SIP I've added & stops them being usable. No problem to disable it, since I understand that's the point, but again will help if you do need it to have an exclude/include program list.

Thanks in advance, great program.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ahlok_hk:
Incompatible with nueNoBar

Thanks. It's a Great App!

Beside adding exception list so as to prevent some programs such as ArcSwitch from closing, I found that if I install nueNoBar http://www.nuerom.com/BlogEngine/page/nueNoBar.aspx the bottom bar at today screen cannot be "close" with the "close button". If I set the action of "close button" to minimize then the buttom bar will be disappear normally.

So I suggest to add a checking that if pressing "close button" in today screen, then change the action to "minimize" instead of "close.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nyunyu:
Great app. Keep it up.

Really useful when in use with 6.5.x for kaiser.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] peshkoff:
WHen runing AmeBA Service services.exe eat 10% of CPU all the time so my battery discharge quickly. When i stop Ameba service services.exe is back to 0%.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gregb882:
The same thing happened to me on the very first launch of the ROM. I hadn't had a chance to launch anything at that point. In fact, it still comes up with every reset. I've played around with it since but can't figure out how to stop it. Anyone know?

Thanks,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
Usually when I have a problem with an application I read through the last pages on the app's thread and usually find the answer to my problem. Check out the thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=583002

(oh, you've already been there?)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gregb882:
Actually, I thought I did read thru the last few pages. But based upon your gentle reminder, it seems I have more to do. Thanks for the direction!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] The_Steph:
xtep,

I just upgraded to Miri's 7.0 ROM and AMeBa is not working anymore with it. Could you please have a look at the changes made by MS?

After 10 minutes of play with this new ROM I'm already missing AMeBa.

Edit: After having used AMeBa launcher, it seem that it is working but not automatically anymore.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gregb882:
RAMMAN: OK, so I guess I was really hoping for an easier fix than messing around with the registery (makes me nervous). But I got a copy of Registry Editor and removed the AMeBa key - no more problem. Thanks again for the push in the right direction.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lsj0738:
test thank!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] apeko:
Hope to see a version with an exclusion list soon
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oo0:
everyone hopes, because exclusion list is a must have option that would make life a lot easier!

but according to the developer, he doesn't have time to finish it :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scarecrow420:
Maybe he would consider releasing the code on codeplex so the community could take over development

xTep - what do you think?!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oo0:
great proposition!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] proace069:
Can you tell me how can I use the Start Button to redirect in HTC Sense Program TAB?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtep:
I'm sorry but I have no plans to share my code for the moment.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wajk:
if you have time, pls fix (WM6.5.x) Volume Control "OK" button bug

thnx for your work :cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MR.liang:
AMeBa_v0.7.1b is verygood.

When I run it,Garmin can't work.

Any idea?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] OrionBG:
Hello xtep

Great program! Keep up the good work!

Just a small request:

Can you make AMeBa to control the Hardware Start and Back buttons too? With the new found registry entries that hide the Start and Close buttons I'm using the hardware ones! It will be really nice to be able to Close an App by pressing the "<-" "Back" hardware button!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] icematrix:
Some news for new version????

Thankyou :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] cyanide911:
Using this, can I set my phone up like it minimizes on tapping the cross, and closes on tapping and holding (Or vice versa)?

Currently, it minimizes on tapping, does nothing on holding.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bradley86:
Finally! Device won`t crash in MMS tab. I was using v0,6b and still had a problem with mms. When I open MMS tab device was freezed or sometimes it returned me to desktop but there was some strange stripes on the START bar and SR was the only solution.

0,7,1b works fine now :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtep:
It is near...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ernest33:
near like...tomorrow :D

Thanks for making Ameba :p
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] OrionBG:
will the new version be able to control the hardware button behaviour (on the HD2) too?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] peshkoff:
Will it fix the bug with ~10% services.exe cpu load?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MasK:
xstep, thanks for this great tool. It's definitely in the records for the first of it's kind for WM6.5.x.

One suggestion though. The "enable position fix" is a pretty useful feature, as a number of windows tend to shift downwards, in view of the older WM6.5. This includes PocketMusic and HD2 incoming call window.

However, for some software, this feature makes it worse, like MapKing2007. Do you think there could be a possibility of having a blacklist (exclusion list) for the "enable position fix" feature? That'll be grrreat!

Thanks :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wajk:
thnx, we waiting... :cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NewSensei:
I cannot get it to work. When I try to install I get a message that it is not supported on my OS. I am running 6.5 (just installed from Spritn last night) and the only reason i want it is because programs should close when the x is hit and not stay open and running in the background (like windows media player still running and playing music). I would like to have the task manager back too. If I understand this correctly I should get the task manager and the ability to tell my phone what the x will do right?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
If you installed the stock Sprint rom, I don't believe it is 6.5.X -- just 6.5. I've never tried AMeBa with 6.5, but I don't think this will work for you.

Does the stock rom not include the HTC task manager? That will do what you want. Or, there are a number of task managers compatible with 6.5 floating around.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NewSensei:
no, 6.5 does not have a task manager, I upgraded from 6.1 (what came on the phone when I bought it) to 6.5 this weekend. There are several options missing in the new OS that I used heavily in the old one and the task manager is the biggy...I want my task manager, not only that, why would you take the option to set what the "x" does away? that makes no sense. We all already know taking the task manager away is just ignorant...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Well, you're not alone in that opinion. However, MS is making it clear that they prefer to have the OS do it's own task and memory management, as they aren't including anything in the newer OS'. We all know how great that works... :rolleyes:

The task manager you had in 6.1 was HTC's task manager. I guess they decided to leave it out for 6.5. Like I said, I don't know of any specific task managers for 6.5. I just know that AMeBa is for 6.5.X (the OS with the Start and X buttons on the bottom) and won't work for you. Two that I've heard of are Xtask and ArkSwitch. Try those out.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NewSensei:
Mine has a start in the upper right and an x in upper right (but only when I open anything). How do i check what my version is?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
If you have the X in the upper right, then you have what is commonly referred to as "6.5" (or the COM3 development thread for Sprint -- I think). If your X is in the lower right, then you have 6.5.X, or higher. Since AMeBa traps the screen tap on the X button on the lower right, then this won't work for you.

You can go to Start>Settings>System>Device info to find out what build you are using. It won't actually say 6.5, but the OS version would tell me for sure (i.e., 5.2.21859).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtep:
Version 0.8 release candidate released

Look in the first post. I have released the new version!!

No, sorry.

Yes. Improved algoritm and configurable polling interval. Below 1% on x7510 with PollingInteval = 2000 ms (measured with abcTaskManager)

Yes, already included.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
xtep,

Thank you very much for your application and for the new version.

It runs really smooth on my HD with WM6.5.5.

I would like to ask you what should I instert in the "PositionFixList" to have the position fix working only for the incoming caller id screen (the one with the 'Answer <---> Ignore' slider.

Thanks!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qbus00:
I think that it could be "cprog.exe"...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
No, unfortunately does not work.

I tested it, also I tried 'Phone - Incoming', Dialog, Phone, MSCProg, but none of them worked.:(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] p50kombi:
is it just me?

or does anybody else have the issue that the service doesn't autostart after reboot?

Thanks..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
None of what you listed would ever be a Process name for your dialer. If "cprog.exe" doesn't work, you'll need to use a task manager that will give you the name of the process for your dialer and enter it exactly as it appears in the list. Also, you have PositionFix set to "2" in the registry, so it uses the whitelist, right?

BTW, why not use one of the dialers that have a built-in position fix? Just curious.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] apeko:
I am trying to figure out how to put arkswitch on the exclusion list. But cant figure it out. Has anyone figured it out?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
Yes I have the PositionFix set to "2" in the registry, and the names I found in the taskmanager.

As for the position fix, I found a thread that have the files (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5910397&postcount=13831), but I don't know how to convert the files of 'PhoneCanvas_3_50_36045_0' to dll.

Any help is welcome!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Which of those canvas' are you trying to install? There should be cabs floating around for most of those, but since I'm on a VGA device, I'm not sure where to tell you to start. Check your device thread or do a search for the specific phone canvas you want to install. Sorry I'm not much help...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
No, I don't want to install a new phonecanvas, just to convert the files of the 'PhoneCanvas_3_50_36045_0' to a dll and put it in the windows folder, but this has nothing to do with the AMeBa position fix.:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Oh. Okay...

To convert folders to dll, you'll need to recmod them. It's not that hard to do. I would search XDA for the recmod.exe program and you should also find some tips on how to do it. I've done it before, but it's been a while... :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xawen:
Just use a registry editor to set

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\xTep\AMeBa\CloseExclusionList

to

\Program Files\ArkSwitch\ArkSwitch.exe
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
Thank you very much for the reply!

I am looking too for the file you mentioned, I think I found it (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=498773) and I'm looking for info about it.

Again, thank you very much!:)

EDIT:

hefman,

Finally - with your help - I managed to fix it. I found the revelant to recmod.exe info (http://www.mobileunderground.info/showthread.php?p=4027, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3687801&postcount=4289) and everything if fine.

A lot of thanks!!!:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Here's another one that's pretty easy to use...

Sorry for the thread hijack everyone...

BTW, the new AMeBa is working great for me so far. Nice work xTep!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Not sure why, but it does seem to take a long time to start working though. Seems like a minute or two before the taps register correctly.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
No worries. I'm glad you got it working. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] p50kombi:
With me it just doesn't start..

have to start the service manually with dotfred every time after reboot :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jackielo:
How to add multiple application into exclusive list?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] meltwater:
Just noticed your update, excellent work, will give it a run later on particularly keen on the CloseOnX exclude list.

Cheers.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kenkiller:
\Windows\repllog.exe;\Program Files\Arkswitch\Arkswitch.exe;xxx\xxx\xxx.exe;

and so on....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] SOHKis:
excited to see this reach RC!

thanks for the update xtep, gonna give it a run now
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Captain_Throwback:
Question: Does the "EnablePositionFix" reg value do anything in the 0.8RC version? Does that key, perhaps, still toggle the automatic Position Fix feature, while the "PostionFix" key allows you the Blacklist/Whitelist Options? Or is the former key obsolete?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] michyprima:
Thank you very much for updating this nice app ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] polstein:
Just applied the theme on my HD2 - looks nice!

Can someone answer the quick question (cause I'm having a bad day & lack the effort to run searches)

I moved the theme file to main memory & set the theme in S2U2. Can I delete the file or do I leave the 2 meg file there?

Probably easier to move it & try it then research the answer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Captain_Throwback:
wrong thread?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] p50kombi:
not starting after reboot

Does anyone know how I can get this to autostart after reboot?

Now I have to start the service after every reboot on my device..

Not sure why, it is set to automatic..not manual in services..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Captain_Throwback:
It's working fine here, on my FUZE, build 23554.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Peaster111:
One of my staple Apps .. Thanks for the update!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] blast0id:
shouldn't it be: "\windows\cprog.exe" ??? I thought rules were "full path"
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jackielo:
Thanks! It is working.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jolas:
Yes, it is working this way!

Thanks!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wonderous:
works great!

But while booting up it always shows 'ameba already runnin! Do you want to stop it?' Yes or No.

Also i realise ameba unable to launch quickmenu, the config did not work, so I linked it to an exe (lnk file does not work too);)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wonderous:
Install the AMeBaLauncher.cab from the first post, adds a shortcut to the \Windows\Startup folder.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MasK:
I guess it's going a double start during bootup. If ameba is under your windows/startup, then remove it. By right, it should start automatically as it's entry is already in the registry.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wonderous:
Doesn't start without the shortcut in the startup folder..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] msalvatore:
Sorry

There is a version of ameba for WM 2003 SE?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Umm... no. This is for newer versions of WM with the Start menu on the bottom.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
Nice work on this update XTep!

Paypal: 2D527194PN325921L
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scabbard1:
This typically happens when you install the Ameba Launcher along with the Ameba cab. Uninstall the Launcher
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] omek07:
Hello

Thanks for the APP

I want to ask something !!!

I had the 0.7 version , build in on my rom .

i install the 0.8 version and now it doesnt fix the position .

Can someone help me ???

Thankssssss
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hefman:
See the first post for details. The registry settings are changed for this version for some of the new features, including position fix. The new registry key for position fix is called "PositionFix" and contains several options now. "EnablePositionFix" seems to be no longer used (even though it still shows up in the registry.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] denied1977:
Sorry, but one n00b question :o

I just want to make close button to close app.....

I guessed it's: HKCU\Software\xTep\AMeBa\CloseTapAction and value:3 (but that was default i think)

Tried that on windows media and don't work...I installed v0.8 and launcher....

Thanks :D

EDIT: After few times reset it works :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Fuze1969A:
Nice app. just started to use it since it was cooked in Sergio76 ROMs.

Thanks