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Need Task Switcher for WM6

Hi all. I am on the hunt for a decent Task Switcher app that will work with WM6.
I used to use Wisbar Lite and loved it but it looks yuck on WM6 as it forces the older (WM5 Close Icon)
What I need is Something that I can launch with a button and will show all the running apps in a pop up window and allow me to switches between them by tapping on an application icon in said pop up window.
And it must not change or add anything to the start bar.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Jules

pBar
have you tried the pBar application that is around on the forums? it's freeware and was based on the old wisbar. seems to work well, but i don't think i am using a full wm6...just the beta ish...or wm5 heavily skinned wm6....
do a search and you're bound to find it...

ZaJules said:
Hi all. I am on the hunt for a decent Task Switcher app that will work with WM6.
I used to use Wisbar Lite and loved it but it looks yuck on WM6 as it forces the older (WM5 Close Icon)
What I need is Something that I can launch with a button and will show all the running apps in a pop up window and allow me to switches between them by tapping on an application icon in said pop up window.
And it must not change or add anything to the start bar.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Jules
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I'm running a PDAviet WM6, it has this in it's ROM. Tap and hold upper-right corner.

I love it when I can answer my own questions
After searching and using a bunch off apps and not having any luck I just tried Small Menu and It works 100% in WM6.
Meets all my requirements
More news or problems as I find them
Jules

gspocket magic
best app that does all you want

Thanks for the replies.
Vilem. please can you elaborate on that?
I am using Davit ver 3 and have not seen this app.
Sandrobber. Thanks for the file, I have tried the app before but it doesn't match or look good on the stock WM6 start bar. am I missing a setting or something?
So far SmallmenuPlus is the winner for me.
Jules

I have to say, people I know that have been running Crossbow for a few months, have found SmallMenuPlus to be great.
On an unrelated note, I've run SmallMenu pretty much since I got my first WinMob phone, and can highly recommend it. It's not perfect, but it's very useful.
PocketMagic is also a very worth (free) contender.
I don't use Wisbar (resource usage....) so can't comment.
V

Does anyone know a way to exclude some applications (activesync and phone) from smallmenuplus task list?
Killing the phone process during a conversation or closing activesync during a pc sync can be really dangerous/disappointing.

No, I don't think you can, hence my "It's not perfect"
Try writing to the author, he's still active, although the app only seems to get minor updates these days.
V

I've been using Dinar HandySwitcher 2.5 from DinarSoft for a good while now. It has the decided advantage that you can also remove the application from memory, or all applications from memory, right from the main screen. Most times the only way to clear applications is through the start/settings/systems /memory route or a hard power down.
It's not free but it is cheap, easy and effective. Don't know if it runs on W6.

Trying it now.
Works fine in WM6.
Thanks

pocket magic
you can chenge the pictures of the start bar in pocket magis but it takes some enginutity and time. your have to edit the bitmap. Play aroung with it enough and I'm sure you can make it even look loke a vista button
http://homepage3.nifty.com/UK-taniyama/tools/GSPMagicPP.html

@ZaJules,
Which taskswitcher did you settle with in the end for WM6?

Hadn't seen this thread, thanks for bumping it up . So I'm trying SmallMenuPlus and this seems like a really nice (and fast) replacement for Wisbar Lite. The one thing I miss though is there is no soft reset in the menu. I like having that ability to do a soft reset via the menu due to the case I have doesn't have easy access to the reset hole on the side. Anyone know how to add this?
Also, does SmallMenuPlus not close apps when you press the X? Does it just put them in background? Can that be configured?

SKmenu
Skmenu is the one for me. Its not free(for the cascading menu part, which can be deactivated! ), but the taskbar switching works 100% with the demo. I have always used it, its very light, and its accessible 100% of the time= very quick(response speed is the issue i have with the rest of the apps mentioned). Although it doesnt come preconfigured setting it up takes less than a minute, and its easy enough for any level user.
The best solution for me. I also use an Alt-tab application mapped to a hardware button for easy access, like when driving etc...

about taskswicher
sry my poor english
Since 2004 and IPAQ6340 until today wizard/universal/hermes WM6 I have used HaaliTS TaskSwicher-2002.
Lives silently in upper left corner, shows additionally free battery and memory.
Dont needs install, copy exe, make shortcut, all )
Perfect for me and my friends (~25-30 units).
Have tested all here overmentioned progs, but find it best. Small footprint, etc.
regards

And what about this little tool??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302643&highlight=alttab
BTW: I´m using ilauncher and you can put taskmanager to button. Works perfekt in every WM6

papamopps said:
And what about this little tool??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302643&highlight=alttab
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Exactly what I needed!

HELP! How to automatically turn on BT when starting program

Hi!
I have installed IGO My Way 2006 Plus (it is a navigation program for PDA). I was wondering if its possible to automatically turn on the bluetooth when starting the program (just like in TomTom).
Now i have to go to commanager, press the bluetooth button and then start IGO 2006.
I was wondering if theres anything you could modify in the registry to have IGO 2006 auto-turn-on the bluetooth?
/Josip Beslic

i think there are third party apps which can do this. or you could add a bt applet to your today screen to toggle it on/off before you start your program

BT applet on today screen
bbobeckyj said:
i think there are third party apps which can do this. or you could add a bt applet to your today screen to toggle it on/off before you start your program
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Thanks! Ive found 2 third party apps that could to this. One is ozBT ( http://oz.sciox.org/ozbt.html )
And the other is BiGo ( http://forum.pocketnavigation.de/thread.php?threadid=1031037&sid= )
bbobeckyj, the BT applet your referring to...is it this: "Start/Settings/Today/Items". There I can ad the "Wireless" icon to the today screen. But still, when I click on the "Wireless" icon (on today screen) and try to toggle to BT on...it opens the Commanager. What BT applet was you referring to (to toggle BT via today screen)?
I rather use this BT applet than using those third party apps. Cuz they only take up memory.
Thanks!
/Jozo

personally, i use pocketmax phonealarm which i tried ages ago and thought too complicated for my needs, but as i became more knowlegable and my needs changed, i went back to it and know use 3 of the developer's software.
some roms have a bt appl in the system tray just above the contacts softkey such as in this screenshot from faria's rom, however i don't know how to set that up myself, but it will be something you need to add to the startup folder in windows.
two popular apps by sbsh and spb would help and phm tray launch may do so also

BT tray icon
Thanks bbobeckyj!
I found that PhoneAlarm and SPB Phone Suite is what i need. Both programs have almost the same functions, but i PhoneAlarm is more complicated. So I will try out the SPB Phone Suite ( http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/phonesuite/screenshots.html?en ).
I also serached on the forum to get som answers about the BT tray icon, and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=303103&highlight=bluetooth+tray
Once again, thanks for the anwsers.
/Jozo

bbobeckyj said:
personally, i use pocketmax phonealarm which i tried ages ago and thought too complicated for my needs, but as i became more knowlegable and my needs changed, i went back to it and know use 3 of the developer's software.
some roms have a bt appl in the system tray just above the contacts softkey such as in this screenshot from faria's rom, however i don't know how to set that up myself, but it will be something you need to add to the startup folder in windows.
two popular apps by sbsh and spb would help and phm tray launch may do so also
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Note that you could actually set up a profile in PhoneAlarm that would turn on BT, set the volume, power options (e.g., disable dimming the screen), AND launch your GPS program! Works well!

wgary said:
Note that you could actually set up a profile in PhoneAlarm that would turn on BT, set the volume, power options (e.g., disable dimming the screen), AND launch your GPS program! Works well!
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Thanks!!! Now this is something even better compared to Phone Suite. This solves all my questions. This solution is even better than what i was searching for in first place.

Profiles Manager for Diamond

Hi all,
Just bought a Diamond in replacement of my Cruise.
This Diamond is beautiful and easy to use but I have not fount a profile application to use with.
I need a profile application that can control Bluetooth, rings and notification volume in profiles like cars, home, work .....
I usually used PhoneAlarm but with the Diamond and the touchflo screen, it is not possible to add the today plugin ...
So I have tried an application called PZP and the PZP Menu software that I launch using a long press on button. this application is great but eavy and slow to load...
So I am now searching an application to manage my profiles through the TF3D (why not ..) or with a button on the task bar for example.
someone has an idea ?
regards

i have this same question and couldnt find the answer. has anyone solved this yet?

fredlamour said:
Hi all,
Just bought a Diamond in replacement of my Cruise.
This Diamond is beautiful and easy to use but I have not fount a profile application to use with.
I need a profile application that can control Bluetooth, rings and notification volume in profiles like cars, home, work .....
I usually used PhoneAlarm but with the Diamond and the touchflo screen, it is not possible to add the today plugin ...
So I have tried an application called PZP and the PZP Menu software that I launch using a long press on button. this application is great but eavy and slow to load...
So I am now searching an application to manage my profiles through the TF3D (why not ..) or with a button on the task bar for example.
someone has an idea ?
regards
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...sure: Disable the manila plugin ;-)

You could always remap a TF3D soft key to whichever profile switcher application you decide on?
I've tried PhoneAlarm in the past (http://www.pocketmax.net/phoneAlarm.html) but now use Wireless Time (http://freewareppc.com/communication/wirelesstime.shtml) which alters my profiles based on the time of day.
Don't think there is anything integrating tightly within TF3D just yet

I'm the developer of PhoneWeaver (I'll don't put the link to avoid it to be considered SPAM, but it is public that beemer=miguel). I think it is the best profiler program in the market and I can tell you as a secret that as long as I have a Diamond as my personal phone, current version works well on it and next version will be fully optimized

burnso said:
You could always remap a TF3D soft key to whichever profile switcher application you decide on?
I've tried PhoneAlarm in the past (http://www.pocketmax.net/phoneAlarm.html) but now use Wireless Time (http://freewareppc.com/communication/wirelesstime.shtml) which alters my profiles based on the time of day.
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I haven't yet managed to find working documentation for WirelessTime. Presumably you need to keep it running and there's no minimise option. I can't work out the configurable time option under the settings that seem to defaulted to 00:10, but it looks like hourly configurable slots on the main screen. I have searched, but can't find a manual, either on PDAInfo, Google, or here. Any pointers in the right direction?

If you are still looking for a tool to manage profiles, here you have
- Profiles for Windows Mobile
I bought it a year before, and they told me I could get 2 more licenses. I have been trying to contact with them this month (in order to get my second license for the diamond), and no way.
So, in the trial version you would be able to configure and programme 2 profiles. Anyway, if you look around the web...

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I haven't yet managed to find working documentation for WirelessTime. Presumably you need to keep it running and there's no minimise option. I can't work out the configurable time option under the settings that seem to defaulted to 00:10, but it looks like hourly configurable slots on the main screen. I have searched, but can't find a manual, either on PDAInfo, Google, or here. Any pointers in the right direction?
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I have created a link to it that I put in the startup folder so it runs on every soft reset. I never have to open the program and it doesn't appear as a running program.
I've not found any docs either, but I've left the time option set at 00:10 because I wasn't sure what it did! On the main screen I've just highlighted what I want to be 'on' each hour, and repeated that for all the days in the week. Been working fine for me on this basis
HTH burnso

beemerTPPC said:
I'm the developer of PhoneWeaver (I'll don't put the link to avoid it to be considered SPAM, but it is public that beemer=miguel). I think it is the best profiler program in the market and I can tell you as a secret that as long as I have a Diamond as my personal phone, current version works well on it and next version will be fully optimized
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Hi
At the Diamond, how you change profiles? where you connect it to?

I am using Phoneweaver I have added a button to the Phoneweaver Menu on my Programs tab and when i press that i get my profile list ... works a treat

SPB Phone Suite is nice - and if you couple it with Second Today then you can access all of the home screen plugin options for switching profiles.

simple software to schedule profiles changes

Hi
Before i had a HTC s730 smartphone, i had a program to change profiles according to day and time. i really need it on my diamond are there any one like it?
i have seen huge software packages from fx. spb and others that can also do it among a million other things, but idont want my diamond messed up by crapware.
Regards,
Allan Boegild Peddersen
www.allan-bogild.dk (Danish)

I used Pocket Alarm, which does everything, but its status bar integrates in the Today screen, but not TFLO3. I am therefore also looking for something better or a way to get these kind of programs to appear on the TFLO3

I use phoneweaver from SBSH, have the setting on one of the TFLO program tabs. Works for me.
http://www.sbsh.net/product.php?id=28

Thanks but it is not really what i am looking fore..
I dont want any today plugin or being able to control wifi and stuff
just a simple program to create a shedule when to switch to a profile...
maybe i should look into coding it myself... cant understand it dosent exist?
Regards,
Allan Bøgild Pedersen
www.allan-bogild.dk (Danish)

fredfox_uk said:
I use phoneweaver from SBSH, have the setting on one of the TFLO program tabs. Works for me.
http://www.sbsh.net/product.php?id=28
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Looks loke it includes many of the PA features, but how do you get it on a TFLO3 tab?

abp said:
Thanks but it is not really what i am looking fore..
I dont want any today plugin or being able to control wifi and stuff
just a simple program to create a shedule when to switch to a profile...
maybe i should look into coding it myself... cant understand it dosent exist?
Regards,
Allan Bøgild Pedersen
www.allan-bogild.dk (Danish)
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You need to control it so the plug-in is very convineint, just that TFLO is new to the WM world. I guess that's why it doesn't exist. Let's know when you have coded it.
EDIT
Just tried PhoneWeaver (30 days free trial). Suggest you try it as it does what you requested and does not dependend on a plug in (available though, but you need not install it). It does not quite offer as much flexibility as PA and lacks an overview at a glance of all profile settings (at least I did not find such yet), but it is simpler and you do not depend on the plugin to change profile manually, so I'll keep it.

Profile Manager
I needed the same software too just a simple profile manager without all the extra plug ins
www.winmobileapps.com has a software called which I used for my Ipaq 614 and it was fine but was unable to get it to work on the Touch Diamond possibly because of the weird volume controls rather than the standard WM6 ones.
Try it though and maybe you'll have more luck 'cos there's nothing else out there and I searched for weeks.

Task Tab in TF3D - Programmer Needed

I know that I would donate $10 to someone who can take the time to figure this out. It has to be possible to add a Tasks tab to the TF3D interface.
I don't want to have to switch to second today or anything like that - fully integrated! A clean and simple list of tasks maybe with an "X" delete button on the right side of each task.
I know people say it's impossible, but with some time I'm sure it can be done.
If you would like this too and would be willing to donate some - just leave a post saying so - maybe someone will be enticed to collect such a prize enough to figure it out!
If you do figure it out and post a reply - you're my hero and please set up a thread for donations!
edit: By tasks I mean things you have to do in real life - NOT a list of running programs - linked in to the 'Tasks' program that's a part of outlook...

yeah, someone help!!! it a obviously new tab, everyone need that!

Manila Control?
I know it's not the answer you're looking for but have you taken a look at Manila Control?
It allows you to use your regular today screen (with plugins). It's somewhat like Second Today however I always had problems with it running. I've been using this since its release and haven't had any trouble whatsoever.
Manila Control
It's something for now until the XDA gurus can figure out a way to create a tasks tab.

count me in for a donation

I'll be willing to contribute to a tasks tab!

I'll donate too, 10-20 dollar if you can make something like alt-tab in windows for the touch pro, maybe use the capacitive touch(multitouch) for the alt tab, and when i slide my finger across that, i can select the program.

nextascy said:
I'll donate too, 10-20 dollar if you can make something like alt-tab in windows for the touch pro, maybe use the capacitive touch(multitouch) for the alt tab, and when i slide my finger across that, i can select the program.
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I'm not sure I understand but a programs tab is already out there (like when you go into the original programs tab and hit the all programs button)

I'll donate 10$ as well

12aon said:
I'm not sure I understand but a programs tab is already out there (like when you go into the original programs tab and hit the all programs button)
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What I want is the ability to quickly switch between all the program I have running. If i'm using opera and have say, media player running in the background, right now, I have to go to "Home", than use the HTC Task Manager to switch to media player.
If there is an easier way, that'll be great, but I have been doing it that way all this time.

Hahahaha... I cancel my donation - I was thinking about "tasks" as "things to do", not "running programms"

Ok - let me clear things up since I started the thing
I want a task tab as in 'things to do'
Like linked to the 'Tasks' program
You kno - that program that's a part of outlook.
NOT something to show running programs!
To me that just sounds excessive...

nextascy said:
I'll donate too, 10-20 dollar if you can make something like alt-tab in windows for the touch pro, maybe use the capacitive touch(multitouch) for the alt tab, and when i slide my finger across that, i can select the program.
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try "task facade"
I have a fuze, so I set the ptt button, but you can set the long-send key as it, and it'll do a x1 style overview of windows

I have a question about the tad too, I've seen nice interfaces with a calendar tab, for whatever reason my ATT Fuze didn't come with a calendar tab, you can click calendar from the home page but it brings up the default calendar instead of the pretty calendar I've seen in other screen shots, is there maybe a cab out there to install but he calendar tab to my stock Fuze TF3D?
Thanks!!
Heres a screenshot of what I'm missing (note mines not a black theme its the default ATT Fuze gray theme)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=135839&d=1228808515

$10*
Put me down for $10 provided that it is a tab, not a SecondToday kind of thing, and that the task display is a la TodayAdenda not just the original MS today tasks plug in.
Weird that this hasn't been done already considering how many people want it as, though I am not a programmer, it doesn't seem like it is that complicated a modification given some of the other things XDA folk have produced.

bump...............

OK, since it's for the "things to do" tab, I'll pay 10 bucks for it eventually

This is my most awaited feature. Not having easy access to tasks is a huge inconvenience. I do not understand why this was not a default tab...

Has there been a solution to this problem yet?

no... Just wishful thinking I guess...
$100 anyone???? (sarcasm btw)

I am pretty sure you cant do this from xml editing alone. I think you would need the source code for tf3d. I could add the function in the source code and then edit xml. Does any one have tf3d reversed engineered or is the source code released?