I have searched this forum for hours looking for a post which refers to turning off the proximity sensor lights on the hard buttons with no joy. I'm sure someone has asked about it but i cannot find any reference to it. Does anyone know how to do it? I'm sure it is a registry item but cannot find it. I would appreciate any help.
people are aware
i do hope someone is trying to fix this issue
Registry Changes For Proximity Sensor
I have experimented with changes to the Registry. There seem to be at least two Registry keys which affect the Key Lights. One is at
HKLM\Services\Keypad; it includes:
ActionDebounceTimeout
DisableGhostKeyDetect
DisableKeyLight
Dll
DisableKeyLight default is "0". When changed to "1" or "2", there is no effect on the KeyLight, but these changes interfere with the on/off switch operation.
If both DisableKeyLight and DisableGhostKeyDetect are set to "1" there is no effect on the KeyLight but interference with on/off switch.
ActionDebounceTimeout default is "100" any changes have no effect on the KeyLight but confuse the on/off switch.
If the Dll entry is changed to e.g. .xdll ALL buttons on the machine are disabled.
The second registry entry is at:
HKLM\Drivers\Builtin\KeyLight which includes:
Dll
Flags
IClass
Index
Order
Changes to Order have no effect on the KeyLight
Changing the Dll entry to .xdll TURNS OFF the KeyLights but ALL Brightness control is lost. Brightness is at Maximum and not changeable. Reset to .dll
Changing Index from "1" (default) to "0" TURNS OFF the KeyLights but ALL Brightness control is lost as above.
A Final try with HKLM\Drivers\Builtin\FrontLight yielded the following:
Changing the Dll entry to .xdll TURNS OFF the KeyLights but ALL Brightness control is again lost.
No other changes to \Frontlight\ appeared to have any effect.
I think there may be some entry or combination I have missed. Perhaps some other experimenter can find it. Since the KeyLights CAN be turned off, it may be that Brightness control can be restored in some way. Any help would be appreciated.
anson
Has anyone found a solution to this question?
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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!
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
Hey guys, I thought I'd share with you all 2 new toys for our Kaisers/Tilts.
BrightLock is a small utility that gets installed in to your startup folder. It will stop the Tilt/Kaiser from dimming the display every time it is locked. It replaces the needed for a script to hack the registry each time.
Touch Control gives you an easy way to tweak your touch screen sensitivity without having to dig through other tweak tools.
Both are available on my RapidShare folder:
http://rapidshare.com/users/C7VW57
I'll put them up as packages for Chefs when I get a chance.
isnt the touch control already there when you have touch flo or if you have any kind of cube installed already...?
I don't know, I don't install either with my roms.
Thank you for both of those, I don't use the cube either. These will help man.
I don't use touch but BrightLock fixes the last (non-driver or lack of driver ) issue I have with the Tilt.
Thanks
TouchControl isn't related to the HTC Touch or cube. It's just for adjusting the sensitivity on the actual touchscreen. Same as recalibrating only you look at it as a slider.
brightview seems utility..touchcontrol seems bloatware
brightview seems utility..touchcontrol seems bloatware
thanks tho for the apps
BrightLock is a great idea, BUT it changes the backlight setting to 10 seconds on my TyTN II, an unacceptably short amount of time. Maybe there's a simple fix for this issue??
-Bob-
doesn't kaisertweak already give that change for touch sensitivity?
Can anyone give me the registry entry to try the backlight fix, since the BrightLock app won't work for me. I'm wondering if a manual edit causes the backlight setting to change to 10 seconds too.
EDIT: Found it!
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\LockLevel
There REG_DWORD Key called LockLevel can be set between 0-10 (0=0%, 10=100% locklevel backlight brightness)
EDIT 2: It looks like editing the LockLevel has the same result as BrightLock, the backlight turns off after 10 seconds. I'm way too dimwitted to be able to function with only 10 seconds of backlight, so I guess there's really no fix for me.
Thanks.
-Bob-
TouchControl Requirements
I installed TouchControl on my Tilt and it is requesting a newer version of .NET. What version does this program require?
I am using the latest official ROM version from HTC.
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I installed TouchControl on my Tilt and it is requesting a newer version of .NET. What version does this program require?
I am using the latest official ROM version from HTC.
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They are compiled against .NET 3.5
Rebecker, that's really odd. All I'm doing is forcing LockLevel to 10 at boot then dumping from memory. It's a quick fix to save the user from having to setup scripting/etc.
LockLevel should ONLY affect the brightness when locked.
I tried "Bright Lock" and it changes the locklevel key to 10 (full brightness) at power On, but has the side effect of changing the key "Battery Timeout" to 7 (seconds) which dims the display in 7 seconds when the phone is unlocked as well as locked.
Haven't found a way to get a bright screen at power-up to see the screen to unlock it (with a short timer like 7 seconds), then revert to the backlight timer setting (like 30 seconds or more) once unlocked!
There is another thread dealing with short backlight issues and it seems that LockLevel and BatteryTimeout are linked somehow???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351709
What do you think the BatteryTimeoutTemp key does?
EDIT
In any case, if you REMOVE Bright Lock, then re-name the DeviceLock key like the referenced thread describes and soft reset, BINGO, the Backlight comes on bright for about 7 seconds when locked AND it stays On for the duration of the settings>backlight timer when un-locked!
Hi,
Having trouble sorting the backlight lock level, the one that is supposed to set the backlight level when you lock your keyboard. Found the item in registry (under HKCU/control panel/backlight/locklevel), but when I increase the value (default is 0) it messes with other backlight settings (e.g. the time to dim if no keys pressed, but also starting backlight level).
Any clues?
M
In order to save the battery life, I always make the backlight to the darkest indoor, but when I get into the outdoor, the sunlight makes the screen unreadable, and if I need to increase the backlight by 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'Backlight', I have to 'guess' where I tapped.
I wrote a program to do this by hotkey. The program binds itself to "Key 6" (The code in registry is 0x40C6, short press of the voice command key above the scroll wheel, this key is not defined in a shipped rom). It will hooks the scroll and 5-ways keys events,such as VK_UP/VK_DOWN ect, and adjust the backlight by keypress.
This program works well in WM6.0, but cannot work on WM6.1, it can only get and display current backlight level correctly, but can't hook the keyboard events.
Here is the codes:
Code:
g_hKeyboardHook = ::SetWindowsHookExW( 20,//WH_KEYBOARD_LL,which is not the same value as PC windows
(HOOKPROC) KeyboardProc,
0,
0);
err = ::GetLastError();
err returns 'Not enough privilege', but I've changed in the registry table and disabled the Unsigned Applications Policy checking.
So my question is :
1.Does WM6.1 have a new security policy setting?
2.Or Microsoft changed the undocumented API SetWindowsHookExW and WH_KEYBOARD_LL definition in WM6.1?
Thanks for you help