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Use Smartskey to lock device with VoiceDial button?

Is it possible to remap my voice-dial button to use as a device lock button?
Or any other way (without using extra programs) to achieve this?

yes it is, check out the thread named "Yet another device lock application" or search for amstrong, he made such an app. It calls the device lock today-plug-in, but you can disable the plug-in from the today screen and the app will continue to work. I use AEBPlus to bind it to my comm manager button, double clicking the button will lock the device. Binding it to your voice dial button is also possible with AEBPlus. I'll attach both files here.

Great stuff Koksie.
Thanks a lot!

One thing I discovered, instead of AEBplus you can also use the "buttons" option in the settings to map Device Lock to a hardware button.

Yes, you can of course do it that way, but then you loose the original functionality of that button. With AEBPlus I just bind the devicelock to a double click on my Comm manager button. One click still brings up the original Comm Manager. In this way I can bind apps to buttons and still leave the original button set-up as it came out of the box.

That's true, but I never use VoiceDialing so it's no problem for me

What is different with Device Lock on Today?And how to turn off backlight except Power button?It's mean like Nokia.When you in key lock mode,you can't turn on backlight excep press unlock keypad.

the basic function is the same as the today plug-in. By using this app, you don't have to use the touch screen to lock your device and you can remove the plug-in from your today screen, thereby freeing up space on the screen.
I don't really understand your other question. If you mean that you want the backlight off untill you unlock the device, that is not possible with this app, since to unlock you need the touchscreen and therefore the backlight comes on.

Koksie said:
the basic function is the same as the today plug-in. By using this app, you don't have to use the touch screen to lock your device and you can remove the plug-in from your today screen, thereby freeing up space on the screen.
I don't really understand your other question. If you mean that you want the backlight off untill you unlock the device, that is not possible with this app, since to unlock you need the touchscreen and therefore the backlight comes on.
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Can you attach the files pls?

log in to this site and you will see the attached files in my first post in this thread.

whoops...

Is there a way to use it to unlock as well? I'd like to use the button to lock and unlock without touching the device

Lock keypad softkey

Hi guys, i know how to change the soft key on the home screen - but does anyone know if and how you can change it so that the soft key just locks the keypad?
thanks

jimmeh1988 said:
Hi guys, i know how to change the soft key on the home screen - but does anyone know if and how you can change it so that the soft key just locks the keypad?
thanks
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search the internet for the programm "devicelock.cab". Install this programm and change the function of the left softkey to this devicelock-programm. You find in the tweak-section how to change the softkey.
Hope this helps.
Bye

This small app will lock and turn off your phone. Hope this will help you.

If you press an hold on the 'end call' button it locks the phone.

does the lockandoff program work with diamond ?
dat would be awesome not having to wait for it to timeout after locking the keypad

caljitu said:
does the lockandoff program work with diamond ?
dat would be awesome not having to wait for it to timeout after locking the keypad
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Yes, it does works with Diamond. I've been using it for a month.

MikeSel^ said:
If you press an hold on the 'end call' button it locks the phone.
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..yes you are right, but not only the lock function, really useful
i also have a question, once the htc is locked can i still answer my phone call in "locked mode" ?
and ..
why not implement in the setup: lock and turn off htc ?

ljazzo1 said:
..yes you are right, but not only the lock function, really useful
i also have a question, once the htc is locked can i still answer my phone call in "locked mode" ?
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why you just don't try it?

MaverickCH said:
why you just don't try it?
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Because its pretty hard to call yourself to test!?

I tried it and when the phone rings it get's unlocked to be able to touch the screen... This program works exaktly as holding down the End Call button.

why not use S2U2 and link a softkey to ilock ?

Tried S2U2 and it works a bit better... To bad the screenbuttons can't be locked while a caller rings the phone. Want to remove any accidently answering/declining when pulling the phone out of the pocket....

That is an option in S2U2. Its exactly why I use it.

thank you mate

Thanks guys for your answers - those of you who said hold down the end key - i should have said - i do know that you can do that, but it just feels way to long winded and i wanted a 1 button press rather than holding the phone for about 5 seconds to lock it. Ive been using the lockandoff.exe, i like it. my only problem is, its starting to bug me that the light is always dim when the phone is locked - i have tried changing this with Advanced Config but it sticks and doesnt work. any guesses?

S2U2 is far and away the best and most comfortable locking solution for wm. in my opinion.

when i lock my HTC with devicelock and a call is coming in it will "UNLOCK" my HTC. I would prefere my HTC will keep locked until i unlock it
what do you think ? can the developer implement / change devicelock or maybe at least let the user choose if he want unlock the phone when a call is coming in or not. It happen already, when my HTC is in my poket and i rush to answer i press the wrong button and maybe close the call
A question: i set my devicelock to lock my HTC when i hold down the Phone OFF key. How to enter devicelock.cab settings if i want to change parameters? default i can enter settings by hold down the Phone OFF key, after i changed i don't know how
I also tried to uninstall devicelock with HTC software remove, it say ...removed but it is still inside because i still can use the"unlock" function. I don't know how to uninstall .....

Lock HTC Diamond TouchFlo 3D with left softkey "S2U2" ...

So...
1. Install S2U2 v.16 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=412418
2. Disable any other locking programs or settings; could be used for autolocking only "Turn off backlight if device is not used for 30 sec" on Start\Settings\System\Power\Advanced.
3. Install a registry editor (my favorite is SKTools v.4.3.1.2)
4. Open HKLM/Software/HTC/manila/HomeLSKPath, which is the left softkey (Standard = Phone, but nothing is listed there), and write here: \Program Files\S2U2\s2u2.exe
5. Open HKLM/Software/HTC/manila/HomeLSKText and write here: Lock (or anything you want for the name of the button)
6. Close registry editor and... you could lock your device anytime you want!!! The left soft key that was "Phone" on default TouchFlo 3D is now "Lock" (the Phone key is already present on hardware buttons, so nothing to loose...)
Many thanks for this to A_C and mkhattab.

But this version seems cannot lock the Home key, any idea?

if you press the home button, it will unlock, but only for a second. It then automatically goes back to s2u2 screen. Although it is still possible to use touchscreen during that brief moment..
thnx.. this is a great tweak!

i did the same thing after installing the s2u2 but after a while i realized that this method has 1 disadvantage: anytime you want to lock you have to go "home first" and only in the "home" tab you can lock the device.
how i solved? i used HButton and put the lock on the "call" hardware button.
now, it doesn't matter in witch tab i am..long press on "call" and my diamond is locked.

KukurikU said:
i did the same thing after installing the s2u2 but after a while i realized that this method has 1 disadvantage: anytime you want to lock you have to go "home first" and only in the "home" tab you can lock the device.
how i solved? i used HButton and put the lock on the "call" hardware button.
now, it doesn't matter in witch tab i am..long press on "call" and my diamond is locked.
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Thx for this tweak...!
Toni

Guys am i doin something wrong?
I got my HTC Diamond yesterday and been using it for a day now... i just press once on my power button every time i dont use my phone, and in that "mode" my phone is locked and in standby mode too. U cant use any keys apart from power key which brings my phone from "stand by" mode to normal mode?!
Is this way safe? To me, looks ok.
I think my rom is 1.93.0.0. this is original phone rom (not cooked one)?
Any suggestions/advices?

Karbo81 said:
Guys am i doin something wrong?
I got my HTC Diamond yesterday and been using it for a day now... i just press once on my power button every time i dont use my phone, and in that "mode" my phone is locked and in standby mode too. U cant use any keys apart from power key which brings my phone from "stand by" mode to normal mode?!
Is this way safe? To me, looks ok.
I think my rom is 1.93.0.0. this is original phone rom (not cooked one)?
Any suggestions/advices?
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start-settings-system-power-key lock-> check "do not lock buttons" , and after this you could use my instructions on the first post to lock your Diamond with style...
If you want, I could provide you an registry tweek that will lock your phone automatically when the light is dimed. To unlock, you should press a softkey "Unlock device".
Or you could tell me what is your more convenient scenario for lock and unlock and maybe we could help you!

testerics said:
If you want, I could provide you an registry tweek that will lock your phone automatically when the light is dimed. To unlock, you should press a softkey "Unlock device".
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I would really like to know that. Can you tell me?
Thanks!!

C.QL said:
I would really like to know that. Can you tell me?
Thanks!!
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Modify registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\BackLight\AutoDeviceLockEnable , change from 0 to 1 and everytime your backlight goes off the device is locked.

testerics said:
Modify registry:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\BackLight\AutoDeviceLockEnable , change from 0 to 1 and everytime your backlight goes off the device is locked.
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Thanks a lot

cannot unlock
hi there everybody
I've installed s2u2 and i think i did something really wrong in the settings...
the problem is: i have no " slide to unlock " so i cannot unlock my precious diamond, and i need it now ! plz help

i fixed it thanks anyway

KukurikU said:
i did the same thing after installing the s2u2 but after a while i realized that this method has 1 disadvantage: anytime you want to lock you have to go "home first" and only in the "home" tab you can lock the device.
how i solved? i used HButton and put the lock on the "call" hardware button.
now, it doesn't matter in witch tab i am..long press on "call" and my diamond is locked.
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hi there!! can you please explain me how can i do that???
thanks!!!

ehh I have done the other way around.. set it to 0 so I don't have that option anymore, but even after soft reset it still locks.. any ideas??

ehh I have done the other way around.. set it to 0 so I don't have that option anymore, but even after soft reset it still locks.. any ideas??

Remap PTT to Lock the Fuze?

Is there any way to remapp the PTT button to lock the phone? Also, is there any shortcut in the Fuze the locks the phone? the only way I know how to lock it is with the timed automatic lock, which is why I wasn't sure how to remapp it to lock.
Also, is there a program that can remapp the ptt button? or is the only way to do it by doing reg edits? I'm pretty new at this, and doing it using a program where i can just click on what i want makes me much less nervous and is a lot more convenient.

jvar11889 said:
Is there any way to remapp the PTT button to lock the phone? Also, is there any shortcut in the Fuze the locks the phone? the only way I know how to lock it is with the timed automatic lock, which is why I wasn't sure how to remapp it to lock.
Also, is there a program that can remapp the ptt button? or is the only way to do it by doing reg edits? I'm pretty new at this, and doing it using a program where i can just click on what i want makes me much less nervous and is a lot more convenient.
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Here's a little tutorial on how to remap the ptt button: http://www.fuzemobility.com/?p=598
Not sure about the lock though.

search the rapheal forums for the ptt reassign cab (its a new app floating around) install it and then assign the ptt (long press) to lock device. Or you could flash one of the new ROMS which has the new ptt built in (under settings/buttons)

I use this app to lock my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=422871
it uses pre defined or user created g-sensor gestures to lock/unlock the phone.

u can just press the power button once at the top of the phone...its puts it to standby but as soon as it resumes it will ask u for the password...just put to timer to 0 minutes

waleed786 said:
u can just press the power button once at the top of the phone...its puts it to standby but as soon as it resumes it will ask u for the password...just put to timer to 0 minutes
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I don't want to lock it everytime I put it into standby, because I take my phone out of my pocket often, and I don't want to put in a code everytime. Just whenever I know I'm not going to use it for awile .

Check out the long press end app on the Fuze.
Start, Settings, System ...
You can set the long press end to Lock.

aaronsmckee said:
search the rapheal forums for the ptt reassign cab (its a new app floating around) install it and then assign the ptt (long press) to lock device. Or you could flash one of the new ROMS which has the new ptt built in (under settings/buttons)
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I've been looking for a PTT reasign cab for the longest time.... Any idea where to find this? A quick link maybe?

Aaron McCarthy said:
I've been looking for a PTT reasign cab for the longest time.... Any idea where to find this? A quick link maybe?
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Two cabs here: http://www.ppcmobility.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669

Hi i've been trying to find an app that locks the phone so i could map it to short PTT.... i am comfortable doing registry edits but what do i associate short_PTT with??
I do have EnergyROM but theres no lock function when i go to settings-personal-buttons.
please anyone?

bmvik said:
Hi i've been trying to find an app that locks the phone so i could map it to short PTT.... i am comfortable doing registry edits but what do i associate short_PTT with??
I do have EnergyROM but theres no lock function when i go to settings-personal-buttons.
please anyone?
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I use S2U2 mapped to short_PTT - it's a lifesaver.

I also want to lock my phone using the PTT button. Where is the executable located to lock the phone?

Does anyone know how to completely remap the power key to ptt? I am currrently using an ipone and i can stand using it anymore! I want my fuze back but my power button is broken! Please help! Down with apple!!

You can lock the phone with this mortscript:
Sendspecial(133).
Put that in a text file, and rename it Lock.mscr; that will lock the phone. You obviously need to have mortscript installed for it to work.
Put a shortcut to the file in your start menu, and you can easily assign the PTT button to lock the phone in the buttons settings applet.
You can probably access PTT through the power button by creating a link to PTT.exe (or whatever it's called) and renaming it Short_Power.lnk. Stick the link in the \windows folder.

keymap
Rhodium Kbd Control GSM 1.4

looking for a simple button reconfigurator

Hello,
i'm looking for a replacement for AEBplus
I only need a few simple things:
left and right button - should rotate my screen, like it does when i open the keypad
ok button - task manager (or today screen from where i could start the taskmanager)
ok button (long press) - start an application
end call (long press) - lock the device (the you need to enter your password kind of lock)
What program other that AEB can do that and wont use as much CPU resources as AEB does?

you can just go to settings>buttons and assign either keft or right soft key to screen rotate, easiest way IMO

No i cant..there is only the left and right softkey button. Nothing else..and i could not setup a long press this way.

nurps said:
No i cant..there is only the left and right softkey button. Nothing else..and i could not setup a long press this way.
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x1ButtonMapper, already tried that?
cheers

I use AEButon Plus on my X1a and I am thrilled with it. It doesn't have much (if any) negative effect on performance on mine.
Have you tried it on the X1?
Also for End Key there is a program called "Long Press End Key" I think. It is nice, and cooked into a lot of ROMs.

Hannigan174 said:
I use AEButon Plus on my X1a ...
Have you tried it on the X1?
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hi m8, he's trying to replace it with an alternative app...as stated in #1

DrakenKorin said:
x1ButtonMapper, already tried that?
cheers
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Havent tried that yet, can it do what i want?
I guess i could use mortscript for rotation, long press is obviously possible.
But what do i use as fast taskmanager? Can i start the built in taskmanager as application? And what can i use to password lock my device?
Edit: seems i loose the TAB key with X1ButtonMapper and the EndCall button isnt inclueded...thats bad

Is there a way to change some of the keys directly in the registry?

nurps said:
Havent tried that yet, can it do what i want?
I guess i could use mortscript for rotation, long press is obviously possible.
But what do i use as fast taskmanager? Can i start the built in taskmanager as application? And what can i use to password lock my device?
Edit: seems i loose the TAB key with X1ButtonMapper and the EndCall button isnt inclueded...thats bad
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have a look here, didn't check, just searched (doing your homework btw...)
nurps said:
Is there a way to change some of the keys directly in the registry?
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advanced config - menu (button) - more settings - key mappings

Mobile Magic doenst support the buttons i need. No longpress for End and no support for the OK button at all..that was the first program i tried.
To bad the options for the End key are grey in Advanced Conifg.

X1BC should allow for a lot more options than mx X1ButtonMapper. I think there is also a second application from the same author called X1BH or something. Check that out.
X1ButtonMapper is pretty lightweight actually. The most overhead involved will be by calling the script functionality but that is done asynchronous, meaning that X1ButtonMapper doesn't wait for the called application or script to finish - it just launches it.
I didn't remap the red and green phone buttons because they can't be easily remapped and I think they are central buttons which should keep their original functionality. I think remapping them will cause more bugs than you will gain functionality. With X1ButtonMapper you already gain enough options for the remaining keys (each with short and long press) which should be enough for most applications. You can also reassign the missing FN+key combos on the keyboard.
I did use the Tab key as Ctrl substitude because I think Tab is not important for Windows Mobile. It is substituted in most dialogs with the right/left keys so use these. You can get the original Tab function when pressing FN+Tab for the few situations where you really need it.
I am using X1ButtonMapper for a long time now and havn't had any stability issues - maybe that's the trade off for having less features.

X1Button manager somehow didnt react to my OK key. I allready have a standalone taskmanager mortscript could run but Ok didnt do anythink. Longpress of the softkeys to rotate the screen worked nicely though.
Longpress delay is a little longer than im used to but that not a big problem.
The longpress of the End key has allready a keylock function as standard setting (wich i find totally stupid because i turn the device of with the switch on top). There must be a registry setting that i could alter so it would run the password lock instead.
I will check into X1BC...

X1BC works thank you...and i like it much more than X1BM because i can setup everything to my likings, longpress timing, vibration on/off and wether i want a Control key replacement.
I could even use the panel key to lock my device if reprogramming of the end key button is not possible.
Does anyone know wich program i have to run to password lock my device? Maybe its possbile with mortscript..i should check that...