Hi folks,
Just wondering if one of the experts can tell me, in the Kaiser rom, what is the actual file that gets executed when you tap on the little padlock on the Today screen, which in turn locks the phone? Not sure if it's even an executable or not, but I'm trying to link an icon to the function in a new skin.
Thanks.
No one knows? I guess I'm not surprised being that I browsed pretty much the entire contents of the phone and didn't see anything.
Mike Channon? You are THE MAN with this stuff... any idea?
keylock.exe
Hidden under Windows Dir keylock.exe
The following command line parameters exist for the backend of Automatic Keylock, Keylock.exe:
/off
This command line switch shuts down Automatic Keylock completely without altering the settings. To enable it again, call Keylock.exe without parameters.
/toggle
This parameter toggles Automatic Keylock between on and off state.
/reload
If Keylock.exe is called with this parameter, the settings are reloaded from registry.
Kokkos
Alternate
Devicelock instead of keylock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=305402
Kokkos
Thanks Kokkos!
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I have tried searching for the answer to this so please do not ridicule me if i missed it!
Is there a way of stopping the screen from being so dim when i press the power button to wake up device if it is locked.
I always lock the device when i am not using it and will quite often press the power button quickly to turn off the display. When i come to use the phone etc i press the power button to get the screen back then press unlock at the bottom of the screen then the unlock half way up the screen, phone unlocked. BUT when the power button is pressed to turn the screen on and the phone is still locked the screen is so dim i cannot see it in bright daylight. Is there a way of making the screen brighter so i can unlock it?
David
simple answer YES!
The registry key here controls the backlight lock level:
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel
There REG_DWORD Key called LockLevel can be set between 0-10 (0=0%, 10=100% locklevel backlight brightness)
The system defaults this setting to 0, hence the dim lock display.
I have found however that the value does not stick after a soft reset/reboot, and goes back to default, so i have set a startup .lnk file that runs a reg script to set this value silently on boot for me.... you can do this yourself using the latest taskmanager 2.9 from here: http://www.dotfred.net/TaskMgr.htm (/silent command line parameter was only added in v2.9 so i can run a reg script without the prompts!)
I like to have a bright pin/unlock screen as i like to use the screen as a torch/light by just pressing the power button!!
Enjoy.
Thanks!!
Thanks for the answer to that. I too have been having the same problem, and it has bugged the hell out of me, especially on those bright summer days .
Thanks heaps for that!!!
Sorry for the delay, but many thanks for the answer! Damned annoying that was.
Regards
David
How do i make this .lnk file? What should it say? Where do i put it? etc etc. Sorry for the question but not done any of this before. The reg edit was easy enough but now i am lost.
Cheers
David
Locklevel startup value
_DrG_ said:
simple answer YES!
The registry key here controls the backlight lock level:
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel
There REG_DWORD Key called LockLevel can be set between 0-10 (0=0%, 10=100% locklevel backlight brightness)
The system defaults this setting to 0, hence the dim lock display.
I have found however that the value does not stick after a soft reset/reboot, and goes back to default, so i have set a startup .lnk file that runs a reg script to set this value silently on boot for me.... you can do this yourself using the latest taskmanager 2.9 from here: http://www.dotfred.net/TaskMgr.htm (/silent command line parameter was only added in v2.9 so i can run a reg script without the prompts!)
I like to have a bright pin/unlock screen as i like to use the screen as a torch/light by just pressing the power button!!
Enjoy.
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I also would like to do this, but havent figured out how to create a command line with TaskMgr that will execute at startup - would you share how it is done?
Also, when I set locklevel to any number other than 1, no dimming occurs when I lock my Tilt. I experimented because I thought I'd like a little dimming but not as much as the default - but it seems like it's all or nothing.
I hate the way the Kaiser and/or WM6 insists on spoonfeeding some settings to us, no matter how much we would like to permanently alter them!
peanutome said:
How do i make this .lnk file? What should it say? Where do i put it? etc etc. Sorry for the question but not done any of this before. The reg edit was easy enough but now i am lost.
Cheers
David[/QUOTe
my thoughts exactly..more instructions for this guy too please
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BUMP - Anyone know how and what to do to make this .lnk file and then how to use it?
David
strange thing. When I adjust this value it messes with my backlight timeout. I normally have this set to 30secs, i.e. the screen goes dimmer after 30 secs. When I adjust the lockout value as described it goes dim after 5-10 seconds. am I doing this right? I wasn't sure if I had adjusted the value correctly.
M
I have searched all over can someone tell me how to get the \silent to work I have taskmanager v2.9 spent the last 2 hours trying to get this to work please give a bother some help
I think the answer is here...well, not an answer but at least an app that claims to do what you're looking for.
This answer may be too basic, but have you tried changing the registry edit and then NOT doing a soft reset, but instead doing a full power off/on? Some registry entries WON'T stick with a soft-reset, but will with a power cycle. The power cycle gives the OS a heads up that it's being turned off and writes things more permanently...
pkley said:
This answer may be too basic, but have you tried changing the registry edit and then NOT doing a soft reset, but instead doing a full power off/on? Some registry entries WON'T stick with a soft-reset, but will with a power cycle. The power cycle gives the OS a heads up that it's being turned off and writes things more permanently...
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I always power cycle after a reg change (It forces a registry write and a SR doesn't) but it doesn't matter...this reg change doesn't stick after a power cycle for some reason.
EDIT:
BTW, I loaded BrightLock and it works perfectly.
Excellent seems to do what i needed!!! Cheers
David
Fitipaldi1 said:
I think the answer is here...well, not an answer but at least an app that claims to do what you're looking for.
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snowgum said:
strange thing. When I adjust this value it messes with my backlight timeout. I normally have this set to 30secs, i.e. the screen goes dimmer after 30 secs. When I adjust the lockout value as described it goes dim after 5-10 seconds. am I doing this right? I wasn't sure if I had adjusted the value correctly.
M
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I am experiencing a similar issue. My normal backlight on battery power is set to 1 minute, but after installing brightlock, it keeps changing to 10 seconds. I really like what brightlock does for me, but not at the cost of dimming the screen when I am trying to read something. Is there a configuration I am missing?
I think I got rid of this annoying “dim” problem without .lnk file and scripting.
See my next post.
Is there a way of stopping the screen from being so dim when i press the power button
I think I got rid of this annoying “dim” problem without .lnk file and scripting.
What I did is the following:
1. Downloaded and installed Taskmanager 2.9 from: http://www.dotfred.net/TaskMgr.htm
2. Opened Taskmanager and went to Regedit
3. Deleted LockLevel folder from HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel
4. Saved
5. Rebooted the phone.
After rebooting, system recreates LockLevel folder, however, “dim” problem is gone.
Unit still dims the screen, but pressing any key triggers the bright display.
Suggestion: Export registry and backup your device before playing with Regedit.
can some one please re-post brightlock? mediafire link seems to be done and this is doing me nutter
I came across this post by VJAY and was wondering how to create a command line?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=242503&highlight=sipswitch
This app will allow you to toggle the sip by loading it from the commandline - ie SipSwitch.exe.
However, specifiying a command line will cause the PPC to switch to that SIP AND toggle the SIP, so if no keyboard is shown:
"SipSwitch.exe Keyboard" will switch to Keyboard and display it. Use the same name as the SIP in the SIP menu.s
I went into the registry to disable the auto-pop keyboard feature. However, by doing this it disables the softkey.
I was thinking with this .exe file, I might be able to create a button to this command line and trigger the softkey. (fingers crossed).
I just don't know how to create a command line and execute it.
Please advise and thank you!
Tvos
Hi, the Diamond returns itself to the Today Screen (with the huge clock) every time the device locks itself. I did the registry hack "AutoDeviceLockEnable" to lock itself after it goes to standby (40 sec.). This also happens when LONG pressing the right phone button.
I like to stay in my apps after switching the device off.
I have NO PASSWORD policy on the device (I know there are other articles which claim password policy is the reason)
Is this Windows 6.0/6.1 generic or a "special feature" in co with the TouchFlo interface?
Maybe someone knows a reg-key to turn that off.
Would be a great help!
Yours B.
Untick the today timeout in settings > today.
??? This setting is to return to today screen after 4 hours of usage, that doesn't help!
pushing it up, can't believe no one has an idea!?
Annoying for me too. The other day I was editing some settings, left the phone for 30s so it locked and went to the today screen which messed my TFL3D for a little while.
Anybody have a solution please?
Has this been solved yet.
As I want to put device on lock with the application in use screen still displayed
still nothing?
This is standard WM behaviour, it returns to the Today screen upon locking. In my opinion, your options are (1) use a different lock or (2) use a task manager to easily switch back to the required program.
I don't use TF3D so it's easy for me to select the required program using a simple task manager at the top of the today screen. I use DevState 1.5, configured to show just a row of big task icons. This works really well in combination with SPB Pocket Plus, like so:
THUDUK said:
Has this been solved yet.
As I want to put device on lock with the application in use screen still displayed
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You can try TouchLockPro
This is special made for locking/unlocking with an running application active.
Hi,
I am looking for a torch application for my Diamond. I am thinking of something like this but it should disable the automatic dimming of the Diamond's screen: http://www.freewareppc.com/misc/plamp.shtml
This application would be nice but whenever you would like to use the torch in dark the screen is dimmed down.
Is there another application which does overdrive this feature or is there a coder around which could programm this?
Thanks
swissly said:
Hi,
I am looking for a torch application for my Diamond. I am thinking of something like this but it should disable the automatic dimming of the Diamond's screen: http://www.freewareppc.com/misc/plamp.shtml
This application would be nice but whenever you would like to use the torch in dark the screen is dimmed down.
Is there another application which does overdrive this feature or is there a coder around which could programm this?
Thanks
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just touch the screen again...
no, no, but you are right. The application should also prevent the Diamond from locking automatically (like e.g. the TomTom app does ).
But the dimming feature has nothing to do with touching the screen...
You can disable the automatic dimming/brightening control from the power options.
swissly said:
no, no, but you are right. The application should also prevent the Diamond from locking automatically (like e.g. the TomTom app does ).
But the dimming feature has nothing to do with touching the screen...
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you r right. wasn't paying attention. ma3a20 has the obvious solution.
btw, i have a small app, an exe file that is a torch that can be round or square (whole screen) and can also change colours. it doesn't seem to be influenced by the automatic dimming. i'll uploaded it for you. try it!
here u have it, hope you'll like it:
http://rapidshare.com/files/133395068/plamp.exe
oops! it the same....my bad.
... and it is influenced by the light sensor. Just start it in direct sunlight and hold your finger over the sensor. It will dimm...
Changing the system settings every time is not very convenient...
I try it, but the autodim function work, and the tool not force the light to the max
I make a mortscript batch for resolve this
1 - copy this folder anywhere
2 - you must edit the PocketLight.mortrun for indicate location of the folder
3 - excute MortScript.exe for registry add
That's all !
If anyone can make a cab or auto installation, it woold be nice !
dyter said:
I try it, but the autodim function work, and the tool not force the light to the max
I make a mortscript batch for resolve this
1 - copy this folder anywhere
2 - you must edit the PocketLight.mortrun for indicate location of the folder
3 - excute MortScript.exe for registry add
That's all !
If anyone can make a cab or auto installation, it woold be nice !
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it's working
Thank you
dyter said:
I try it, but the autodim function work, and the tool not force the light to the max
I make a mortscript batch for resolve this
1 - copy this folder anywhere
2 - you must edit the PocketLight.mortrun for indicate location of the folder
3 - excute MortScript.exe for registry add
That's all !
If anyone can make a cab or auto installation, it woold be nice !
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Working for me too, thank you. To increase further the light i suggest to set brightness bar (in power settings) to its maximum (but leave autodim on).
Hi There
I made a very simple script to rotate the screen before launchin Tomtom7.
I also put a shortcut to this script in 2 location : one on the windows program menu and the second on the tf3d "program" tab.
When I call this script by selecting "Start - programs" and choose the shotcut i've made evrything works perfectly., the screen rotate 270° and launch TT7.
When I clik on the shortcut I've made on the TF3d program Tab, the screen rotate (with some graphics bugs), then come back to default orientation then launch TT7.
Has someone already seen such problems ?
Another question : do someone knows how to change the icon of the shortcut I've made to this script ?
HTC :
original HTC firmware (the last one)
radio : ....05
so a very standart one
thanks
Because TF3d is the "on top" program, the rotation reverts back to 0°, just before the splashscreen of TomTom kicks in.
You should start TomTom first, then rotate the screen (maybe after some seconds).
You can add an icon to your script using the following syntax:
24#"\My Documents\tt6.mscr"?\Program Files\Navigator\TomTom Navigator.exe,-0
Thanks for your input
I'll give a try this evening.
thx
Hi
The script works like a charm.
About changing icon, do I need specific software to do so ?
I can't see where I can change the syntax like U wrote...
Thx
Forget the last question. I found it !
Thx
OK.
I should have been more specific:
You can add an icon to the shortcut to your script using the following syntax in the .lnk file:
24#"\My Documents\tt6.mscr"?\Program Files\Navigator\TomTom Navigator.exe,-0
No problem, that's my fault
Thanks anyway