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First Post / KeyLock

Hey everybody! This is my first post on the xda-developers forums and I thought I'd make it a useful one. I attached the first WinMo6 application I made for my Tilt. It's a program which locks your keypad with the standard PIN prompt and quits. It's use? Lock your phone and set it to standby with two keys and no stylus.
Reason I wrote it? The second day I got the Tilt I found that the concept of being unable to lock the phone without the stylus confused and infuriated me.
Here's how you use it:
1. Download the .Zip file to your computer.
2. Extract the contents and copy the contained .Exe to your phone
3. Use jgermuga's PTT remap instructions found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1577293&postcount=12
4. For the \HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40C7 key set the (Default) value to "\Path\To\KeyLock.exe" (Obviously replace \Path\To\ with the appropriate path, mine was "\Temp\")
5. Also add a string called ResetCmd with the same value.
I used "MobileRegistryEditor" to edit the registry on my Tilt. Also included in the .Zip is the source code in case you want to compile from source, audit the code, or just don't trust me. Compile it yourself if you wish.
With the above steps you can have a simple method to lock and standby your phone: Hold down the PTT talk button for just about 1 second then quickly tap your power button. As soon as the application begins launching your phone is already being locked so you do not have to wait for it to display anything other than the spinning "please wait" wheel. Power it off right away.
This has made my life significantly easier, and I hope it helps yours!
Enjoy
-Anthony

Hmmm, doesn't seem to be working to well for me.
I orginally had setup up the 40C7 to open my "File Manager" (which worked fine)
SO I reset the value to "\Program Files\KeyLock.exe" where I had placed the file.
I ran the program.. it asked me if it was ok to run I told it yes... Scratched my head for a minute wondering what happened.. Went back to the post realized I missed step 5 "5. Also add a string called ResetCmd with the same value."
So I created a new string ResetCmd with the Value "\Program Files\KeyLock.exe" restarted the phone.. when I press the button now the loading thing comes up and the screen seems like it either flashes or flickers.. and nothing happens..
Than tried reseting the phone by pressing the little button at the bottom, after it booted up still no luck.
Let me know your thoughts... ( I used mobile registry editor as well )
What language is this programmed in, I'll just get the software from my work and see if I can play with it a bit...
OH and FYI running AT&T's Stock loaded Windows Mobile 6 Professional.

or you can download devicelock1.2, and map it to one of your hardware buttons. pretty much uses the built in device lock, but it makes it available so you can map it to a button, thus no need to use stylus to lock.
no need to unzip, just drag the file into your phone and install.

NguyenHuu said:
or you can download devicelock1.2, and map it to one of your hardware buttons.
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Where would I get this?

^ i updated my post, its attached now.

Ty, I ended up searching the forums for it and found it. I'll give it shot and post back in a few.

Thanks Device Lock 1.2 Works Like a Champ. TYVM for your help sir.

Hmm whats the deal with the beeping noise right before it initates the locking?
(I take it back, I like the beeping noise..)
Whats the deal with if you have it on EASY unlock. and Black Screen
When you hold down PPT to have it lock... then after it the screen goes black you press ppt again... Your easy lock is than disabled?
(I should probably post this in the Device Lock 1.2 orignal thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=305402&highlight=device+lock)

I'm honestly unsure why it would not lock your device although I did set up a numeric PIN for my device which it prompts me to enter. Try running the .exe from the Program Files directory if you're still interested. If it doesn't lock your phone then I'm unsure why.
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Hmmm, doesn't seem to be working to well for me.
I orginally had setup up the 40C7 to open my "File Manager" (which worked fine)
SO I reset the value to "\Program Files\KeyLock.exe" where I had placed the file.
I ran the program.. it asked me if it was ok to run I told it yes... Scratched my head for a minute wondering what happened.. Went back to the post realized I missed step 5 "5. Also add a string called ResetCmd with the same value."
So I created a new string ResetCmd with the Value "\Program Files\KeyLock.exe" restarted the phone.. when I press the button now the loading thing comes up and the screen seems like it either flashes or flickers.. and nothing happens..
Than tried reseting the phone by pressing the little button at the bottom, after it booted up still no luck.
Let me know your thoughts... ( I used mobile registry editor as well )
What language is this programmed in, I'll just get the software from my work and see if I can play with it a bit...
OH and FYI running AT&T's Stock loaded Windows Mobile 6 Professional.
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Yea I had tried that too. But the Device Lock 1.2 seemed to have solved my problem. Thanks though.

Hi:
Sorry if this is a dumb question. When you use DeviceLock, do you still have to press the power button to wake up screen before unlocking? I hate that power button, it is too hard for me to find sometimes lol.
Thanks!

cincy1020 said:
Hi:
Sorry if this is a dumb question. When you use DeviceLock, do you still have to press the power button to wake up screen before unlocking? I hate that power button, it is too hard for me to find sometimes lol.
Thanks!
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when you use device lock, it will lock your phone and dim it, not turn off the screen. so you do not need to press the power button to wake it up before unlocking.
there are options in the settings that will let you turn off the screen when you lock, but i dont think that is what you want. leave that setting unchecked.

S2U2 and Voice Dialer

I can't use voice dialer when S2U2 locks phone, is there a way around this? I like the S2U2 application, but when I am driving and need to make a phone call via bluetooth handfree I can't, because s2u2 block the voice dialer.
I did look for a solutions via the search engine and in the s2u2 thread, but no luck thus far.

which device?
which ROM?
which voice dial app?

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which device?
which ROM?
which voice dial app?
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Thanks for your response,
HTC 8925 (Tilt)
Dutty's Touch AT&t beta 2
Cyberon Voice Speed Dial V1.2 build 070626

The newest version of S2U2 v0.95 offers a solution to this problem by adding the ability to use exceptions to temporarily disable S2U2.
1) Install the new version.
2) Run iLock2 to close the application.
3) Use a registry editor:
Under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\S2U2, find an open ExceptionEXE(0-9) (STRING). I used ExceptionEXE3. Enter the value: "SDDialer.exe" (this is the application that runs when you press the button on your bluetooth headset).
4) Run iLock2 to restart the application and you're done.
Thanks to tompol for discovering this solution. I first tried it by entering the value: "Voice Speed Dial.lnk", but this didn't work.

Hello,
i have another problem with S2U2 on my Kaizer, and i think i created it but cannot get through it. After i did some changes on the S2U2 settings now every time the lock goes on and even if i open the settings i get a black screen and can not do anything. If i press the power on button to turn off the screen and then on, i get the S2U2 screen but frozen, with out any animation! I have tried to remove and re-install the application but i get the same response from the program. Could someone give me some help, because i really like the application but can not use it...
TIA,
Nikos.

NikoS3 said:
Hello,
i have another problem with S2U2 on my Kaizer, and i think i created it but cannot get through it. After i did some changes on the S2U2 settings now every time the lock goes on and even if i open the settings i get a black screen and can not do anything. If i press the power on button to turn off the screen and then on, i get the S2U2 screen but frozen, with out any animation! I have tried to remove and re-install the application but i get the same response from the program. Could someone give me some help, because i really like the application but can not use it...
TIA,
Nikos.
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did you turn on the directdraw option or safe mode option?
When you uninstall an app, it leaves behind the registry entries. As soon as you reinstall the app, those settings are in affecct again. Uninstall the app, use a registry editor to remove the following key, soft reset, then try to reinstall:
The key to remove is HKCU\Software\A_C

Ok, I had the exact same problem, the problem is indeed with D3D option, you need to disable it. As soon as it is off and the settings are saved, the program works fine once again, and smoother then previous version.
This part is gonna be hard to explain... but here it goes...
First thing to do is run ilock so that when u turn the screen off it doesn't start S2U2.
When you open the settings the screen freezes, like the kaiser crashed, but if you move down and you turn the screen off and on, you'll see the menu scrolled down.
Basically that means u're working blind, changes do occur but u can't see, so the process is to move it down, turning the screen off and on sistematically until u see the d3d option and turn it off, then save it.
Hope I explained myself enough.
Takes some work, but doesn't require registry tweaking and other settings are kept.
Keep posted on results.
Cheers, Esko
NikoS3 said:
Hello,
i have another problem with S2U2 on my Kaizer, and i think i created it but cannot get through it. After i did some changes on the S2U2 settings now every time the lock goes on and even if i open the settings i get a black screen and can not do anything. If i press the power on button to turn off the screen and then on, i get the S2U2 screen but frozen, with out any animation! I have tried to remove and re-install the application but i get the same response from the program. Could someone give me some help, because i really like the application but can not use it...
TIA,
Nikos.
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Thank you both for your fast and details replies!!!
It was indeed the direstdraw option. It was easier for me to try eskostar's method, especially since i had tried the same blind procedure but i did not figure the trick with running the ilock first!!!
Everything worked out great!!! Now i can use this excellent program again!!!
Thank you again!!!
Cheers, Nikos

I have this problem. When I start S2U2 and miss call screen remains as it is when someone call (caller's number and slide to answer or two buttons with green and red phone). Whatever I push or click nothing happens. So I must softreset or turn off and on my Kaiser. Some tips?

Sorry I dont have that issue. However my problem with this version of S2U2 is when SLide to Answer is Active you can still use the Hardware Keys to answer!
Anyone no how to deactivate the Hardware keys during Slide to Answer?
MM

bersca said:
The newest version of S2U2 v0.95 offers a solution to this problem by adding the ability to use exceptions to temporarily disable S2U2.
1) Install the new version.
2) Run iLock2 to close the application.
3) Use a registry editor:
Under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\S2U2, find an open ExceptionEXE(0-9) (STRING). I used ExceptionEXE3. Enter the value: "SDDialer.exe" (this is the application that runs when you press the button on your bluetooth headset).
4) Run iLock2 to restart the application and you're done.
Thanks to tompol for discovering this solution. I first tried it by entering the value: "Voice Speed Dial.lnk", but this didn't work.
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Thank you for your response, I will try this when I get back from vacation.

Sempai32 said:
Thank you for your response, I will try this when I get back from vacation.
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Did this work for you?
Im having the same problem, but dont have a registry editor installed to test it.

LDJ said:
Did this work for you?
Im having the same problem, but dont have a registry editor installed to test it.
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yeah it works, get a reg editor and do as stated, it works.

Just saw this, and now it won't lock on it's own now that I did the regedit.
???

CocheseUGA said:
Just saw this, and now it won't lock on it's own now that I did the regedit.
???
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if any of the apps in the exception list are running, not just in the foreground, even if they are running in the background, then [email protected] will not enable. Check your exception list, make sure none of those apps are currently running, then try again. If you still have issues after that, then it's with S2U2, not the exception list.

smittyofdhs said:
if any of the apps in the exception list are running, not just in the foreground, even if they are running in the background, then [email protected] will not enable. Check your exception list, make sure none of those apps are currently running, then try again. If you still have issues after that, then it's with S2U2, not the exception list.
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Very well done.
Apparently Internet Explorer was still running, and as soon as I closed that it ticked off. May consider removing that key, as I don't see why I would need it.
Thanks.

CocheseUGA said:
Very well done.
Apparently Internet Explorer was still running, and as soon as I closed that it ticked off. May consider removing that key, as I don't see why I would need it.
Thanks.
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Good deal, glad it worked for you....
when I install S2U2 (i go thru phases where I want it, then phases of "get it off my Tilt") the first thing I do is remove the exception for PIE.
FYI.... Likewise, if you run any of the Cube or TouchFlo variants out there, you will need to put an exception into the TouchFlo settings for S2U2. What happens if you don't is when you try to slide to unlock (or slide to answer) you end up invoking the Cube or TouchFlo, instead of S2U2. Just an FYI for you....

Thanks for the tip. Am still looking into wicked programs so far, only had it two weeks and it's already been through the mod ringer.

CocheseUGA said:
Thanks for the tip. Am still looking into wicked programs so far, only had it two weeks and it's already been through the mod ringer.
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that's the way to do it. I've been using PPC devices for years and years and everytime I get a new one, I try every hack, reg edit, tweak, and app possible.

Alternatives to standard screen locking

I'm looking for alternative ways to lock my phone's buttons and screen when I'm not using it. So far I've been using standard lock app (HTC Home plugin has a shortcut of a lock in the apps tab) and I'm not real happy about it.
I've tried S2U2 couple of months ago - but it didn't work for me for some reason. Searching the forum showed locked threads and some plugins for S2U2 but no real info about it.
What do you guys use? And where can I find a working version of S2U2?
Thanks =)

If you press the 'end call button' (which is red on my MDA Vario III) for a few seconds, it should lock your phone.

Yes, I do have that app. However, the unlocking is the same process as it is with standard WM method.
I've found the thread with latest S2U2, trying it out..

I'd like something that locked the phone (deactivate buttons & a security function), but that could be unlocked by pressing hardbuttons rather than swapping from buttons to screen.
I've got a demo version (in compiled basic using .NET 2.0), but it's not quick enough & still needs the code to allow for answering the phone if it rings. Anyone fancy converting it to something more native to WM6 (i.e. faster)?

S2U2 is what I use and I find it great. Can also be set up to keep GPS running.

Have you tried "Device Lock 1.2 by Matt Armstrong" its basically an extension of the device lock thats already on the phone (although having the standard device lock installed is not needed), with the added benifit of being able to configure via settings what happenes to the screen when run (blanked, suspend) and also allowing easy unlock (one press unlock) + more, does exactly what i need (except schedule/auto lock)....

Dark, did you disable directdraw? that might be why it didnt work for you

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Have you tried "Device Lock 1.2 by Matt Armstrong" its basically an extension of the device lock thats already on the phone (although having the standard device lock installed is not needed), with the added benifit of being able to configure via settings what happenes to the screen when run (blanked, suspend) and also allowing easy unlock (one press unlock) + more, does exactly what i need (except schedule/auto lock)....
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I did try it, and now after using S2U2 I'm liking the latter a lot more, actually. THe new version ahs some cool features in it.. I think I'll just stick with S2U2 for now.

XtreMe_G said:
Dark, did you disable directdraw? that might be why it didnt work for you
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I didn't, unless it did so by itself. The v0.95 is working like a charm for me, I'm starting to get used to it =)

I use S2U2. It's an absolutely fantastic program.

Windows mobile Lock app subistitute?

Guys i was wondering..i hate the lock app that comes with WM6...i dont like all the extra fitures they put with the one that came with WM6...is it possible to get the same lock app that is in the start > settings > personal > lock...that is exactly like the older one that came with WM5? with the new one that comes with WM6 you have to put the password in then tab a button at the buttom and all this other stuff...with the older WM5 one you just had to put in the password and the device would unlock..thats the type of password protected software i like..i dont wanna have to press anything else for my tilt to unlock after i put in my password...does anybody have a solutution that does this like how the old lock app used to do for WM5? plz help or if there is other software that immediatley unlocks the device after you just put in the password. PLz thanks guys

Diamond 2 Configuration questions

Hey there, kinda new and this is my first windows mobile phone so I am kinda new on this and this is also my first HTC. Got a few questions, hopefully anyone can spare some thoughts or solution on my questions.
1. From Settings > Communications > Phone; under the header [PIN/PIN2]. What is the PIN CODE? I looked into the manual and couldnt find it. So I only have 1 attempt left....
I tried Settings > All Settings > Personal Tab> Lock; and setup my own password for this already but doesnt seem to correspond with the PIN above.
Are the both the same thing or different functions?
2. Settings > All Settings > Personal Tab> Buttons; Seems the only option is Button 1 in the box and no other options? I am trying to figure out how to add or use another button like the holding the call button to silence/vibrate the phone.
Hope anyone can shed a light on this. Device is still new and there might more silly questions I have. gawd.
Cheers!

The PIN CODE is the password you need to type in when you startup yout phone(actually its the password to read your simcard)..
When you bought your SIM card you got a PIN, PIN2, PUK and PUK2 code..
lg nikolaus

thx for the info, but I guess i try once I get a new sim.
I rmb ppl mention there is the Magic 8 Ball on diamond 2 but I dont see it. Any clarification on this?

Answer to question 2: you can configure a lot more button actions, but you will need software like AE button plus for that.

deechte said:
Answer to question 2: you can configure a lot more button actions, but you will need software like AE button plus for that.
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cool! I give it a try
Cheers mate!

for some reason, AEBplus doenst work on the diamond2 when assigning the back button

Oh yes it does! In this thread I've explained how. It's no magic, it just works.

deechte said:
Oh yes it does! In this thread I've explained how. It's no magic, it just works.
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vet cool! i mean awesome, i manually added the back button, but i guess the OK button is fine! thanks

Vet cool it is indeed!