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
Hi,
I have a problem that I cannot get rid of the provider screen "one".
I unlocked the device -> sucessfull, it works with differend cards
flashed ROM: 3.14.00.00, Windows CE 6.1 -> OK
flashed Radio: 1.65.14.06 -> sucessfull, works
changed splash screen to earth -> works fine
changed animated.gif -> works
The only problem I have is that the device after starting with the splash screen displays the "old" provider logo (on the right lower edge you can see the ROM and Radio version) for a couple of seconds and afterwards changes to the animated.gif.
The question is: How can I get rid of this old privider logo?
many thanks for your help
Frank
That first screen you're describing is called the Splash Screen, to change simply follow Pof's instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334907
Hi,
thanks for the reply!
I changed the splash screen already, it works, if the sytem boots than I see the new splash screen but after this screen I see the ONE startscreen, followed by the animated.gif.
kind regards
Frank
I think we might be talking about the same thing, but from different points of view. When you reboot the phone:
- Firstly the splash screen appears, this is amended by the link I posted above
- After a few seconds, the ROM and Radio numbers appear in the bottom right
- The animated gif now plays (if it's enabled in the ROM you're using)
- A second splash screen appears, which is the welcomehead96 file in the Windows directory
- The phone finally displays the Today screen
Are we talking about the same screen you want to amend, or have I grabbed the wrong end of the stick here?
Hi,
the order is a little different
- Firstly the splash screen appears, this is amended by the link I posted above
YES, in my case I changed it to the earth motive it works, it shows this picture for about 2-3 seconds
- After a few seconds, the ROM and Radio numbers appear in the bottom right
YES BUT together with the ROM and radio numbers the screen changes from the splash screen before to the "ONE screen" and also shows a third number in the middle
- The animated gif now plays (if it's enabled in the ROM you're using)
YES
- A second splash screen appears, which is the welcomehead96 file in the Windows directory
YES
- The phone finally displays the Today screen
YES
When i first started my phone up i didnt get the option to allign my screen, can someone tell me how to start that manually please?
donjuanmair said:
When i first started my phone up i didnt get the option to allign my screen, can someone tell me how to start that manually please?
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If you go to Settings, there's a screen-related function in the second tab (don't have my phone with me so can't remember the exact name)... click on that and there's an option to align your screen
you also can try this:
http://rapidshare.com/files/131900697/Touch_Diamond_English_Manual.pdf.html or, if u are french:
http://htc-diamond.sosref.com/download/manuel/Diamond_HTC_French_Manual.pdf
thanks guys!
Start/Settings/System Tab/Screen/Align Screen
I've found that the lighter I tap while aligning the screen, the better TF3D seems to work. Try gently touching the screen with your stylus for about 1/8 of a second instead of pecking at the screen.
Myke...
This is very simular to the wonderful iPhone Today mortscript thread here however this one is spicifically dedicated to iPhone Today v1.4+
This could not be possible without
Chance63
Sir.John
j101399
MiToNiOeS
Tronikos
Biglittlewhateva
Holdemdogg
bluenote73
Start by downloading Mortscript and iPhone Today v1.4+
I will do my best to keep the OP up to date with what scripts are available and what they do.
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Scripts:
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Missed calls fix here
Screen Swap here
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Not in this thread
**New** Battery Icon Changer here
Battery changing icon here
Weather Icon here
Please use this thread to ask questions and post new scripts
hehe i start my first question...possible to have facebook notfiication ?
devil_82 said:
hehe i start my first question...possible to have facebook notfiication ?
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Maybe, if facebook creates a regestry entry when it has a notifaction, then yes; you would have a mortscript that runs say every 30 seconds watching for the regestry to pop up. Once it does, the script can change an icon image, play a sound, something... to let you know you have a notifaction. I'm gonna look and see if I can create one, if I do I'll post it and let you know.
j101399j said:
Maybe, if facebook creates a regestry entry when it has a notifaction, then yes; you would have a mortscript that runs say every 30 seconds watching for the regestry to pop up. Once it does, the script can change an icon image, play a sound, something... to let you know you have a notifaction. I'm gonna look and see if I can create one, if I do I'll post it and let you know.
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thanks alot....u r simply great....
Screen Swap
I have not fully tired this but this script will swap icon.xml files for a complet icon swap. Download and place the script in the \program files\iPhoneToday folder. Set an icon (page swap icon) to this script.
When you run the script for the 1st time, it will create a new icons.xml file; (check the \program files\iPhoneToday folder and look for IPT1.xml) That is page one, you will be looking at page 2.
Edit this page the way you want. leave the swap icon still pointing to the script. When you press it, it will backup your page 2 to IPT2.xml and restore IPT1.xml. This only works for 2 different icon sets for now.
[edit] The script works, but there is a problem, iPT does not load the changes to the icons.xml file that fast. So if you use this, wait about a minute after any changes before you switch back and forth
I also fixed one of the lines of code
Code:
#iPT screen swap, original script by mickael91210 rewritten by j101399j and optimized by bbonzz
#Updated for v1.4+
#get current state, 1=Normal, 2=Swapped; "" means 1st run
state = Regread("HKLM","Software\iPhoneToday\PhoneSwap","Swap")
#If reg does not exist (or somehow < 1), then this is the 1st run and state needs to be set
if (state < 1)
state = 1
EndIf
#RegWriteDword ("HKLM","Software\iPhoneToday","reloadIcons",1)
#Time to switch, if state = 1; then you are going from the normal screen to the new screen.
#And if state is = 2, then you are going from the new screen back home.
If (state = 1)
#"state" = "1"; so switch to new screen
Copy("\program files\IphoneToday\icons.xml", "\program files\IphoneToday\IPT1.xml", TRUE )
#copy over phone icon.xml file
Copy("\program files\IphoneToday\IPT2.xml", "\program files\IphoneToday\icons.xml", TRUE )
Vibrate (30)
RegWriteDword ("HKLM","Software\iPhoneToday","reloadIcons",1)
state = 2
ElseIf (state = 2)
#"state" = "2" go back to normal
Copy("\program files\IphoneToday\icons.xml", "\program files\IphoneToday\IPT2.xml", TRUE )
#copy back main icon.xml file
Copy("\program files\IphoneToday\IPT1.xml", "\program files\IphoneToday\icons.xml", TRUE )
Vibrate (30)
RegWriteDword ("HKLM","Software\iPhoneToday","reloadIcons",1)
#set state = 1
state = 1
EndIf
RegWriteDword("HKLM","Software\iPhoneToday\PhoneSwap","Swap", state)
Missed call script for devices that don't show in iPhoneToday
This script fixed the devices that that do not show a missed call on iPhoneToday
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1. Download and install Mortscript
2. Download the zip file for your language (look for your Program Files or Programme folder)
3. Unzip the files and place them in the \Program Files\iPhoneToday or \Programme\iPhoneToday folder
4. Create a phone icon with the following values:
English:
Name: Phone
Type: Missed Calls
Executable: \Windows\cprog.exe
ExecutAlt: \Program Files\iPhoneToday\callhistory.mscrOther
Name: Phone
Type: Missed Calls
Executable: \Windows\cprog.exe
ExecutAlt: \Programme\iPhoneToday\callhistory.mscr5. Place a shortcut to the missedcall.mscr in your \Windows\start up folder and then run the missedcall.mscr to start the script
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The missedcall.mscr script watches for when the registry value "HKCU","ControlPanel\Notifications\Default","LedREfCount" is created. Then the script then creates the registry value "HKCU","System\State\Phone","Missed Call Count" (or adds 1 to it if there are other missed calls). Making iPhoneToday show there is a missed call. It then deletes the "HKCU","ControlPanel\Notifications\Default","LedREfCount" value. It then reruns in a few seconds depending on the time of day.
The callhistory.mscr script clears the "HKCU","System\State\Phone","Missed Call Count" registry value and also deletes the "HKCU","ControlPanel\Notifications\Default","LedREfCount" registry key. Then it launces LaunchMSItem.exe to open call history.
As long as your phone icon is set, it will open th phone normally and will clear the missed calls and open call history if there are missed calls.
The Testing.mscr is used to create a "HKCU","ControlPanel\Notifications\Default","LedREfCount" value for testing and is not needed.
Hi j101399j
This thread is a very good idea
May I add a suggestion:
I think you should edit the first post or get the second (you'll need help from a mod) to put a list of links for the Mortscripts as they come. I mean that when this thread will grow, it will not look like the mortscript example accumulation thread, where it's almost impossible to find anything unless you read all of it...
Good luck!
First post updated to all of the scripts that I know of that work for v1.4+
Thanks
You're welcome
Pls correct link for swap
I hope we can collect some new things her
probably dumb question
hello,
i want to ask you - profesional mortscripters, if exists some possibility to implement such thing like NameDay into IPT?
my crazy imagination resulting into one icon with corresponding text (name) over picture and text should be changed every day for example at 8:00
so this is (maybe naive) basic vision....i have some other ideas about it, but firstly please can you tell me if is such thing possible with IPT/mscr?
sorry for my english
thanks
regards Martin
freepc said:
hello,
i want to ask you - profesional mortscripters, if exists some possibility to implement such thing like NameDay into IPT?
my crazy imagination resulting into one icon with corresponding text (name) over picture and text should be changed every day for example at 8:00
so this is (maybe naive) basic vision....i have some other ideas about it, but firstly please can you tell me if is such thing possible with IPT/mscr?
sorry for my english
thanks
regards Martin
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I'm not sure what you are asking for, but I think the answer is yes. Try to explain a little more or some examples.
So for example the calender icon (which shows the date or month) have it every day change the icon itself to show the day; or just change the text under the icon to what date of the week it is?
continue
oki, hope that i will provide more exact information
so for example in czech calendar (http://www.myczechrepublic.com/czech_culture/czech_name_days/)
6.3. Miroslav
7.3 Thomas
8.3 Gabriela
those named persons celebrates in those days....i think that are three ways:
1-icon in IPT with static name Svatky(=NameDays) with daily changing text over static picture (yesterday Mirek, today Thomas, tomorrow Gabriela) or
2-static picture, daily changing text under icon or
3-static text under daily changing picture (yes required 365 icons)
dont know which way is simplier to create, or even if is it possible to make such working script? i hope so ...
thx again for fast reply
freepc said:
oki, hope that i will provide more exact information
so for example in czech calendar (http://www.myczechrepublic.com/czech_culture/czech_name_days/)
6.3. Miroslav
7.3 Thomas
8.3 Gabriela
those named persons celebrates in those days....i think that are three ways:
1-icon in IPT with static name Svatky(=NameDays) with daily changing text over static picture (yesterday Mirek, today Thomas, tomorrow Gabriela) or
2-static picture, daily changing text under icon or
3-static text under daily changing picture (yes required 365 icons)
dont know which way is simplier to create, or even if is it possible to make such working script? i hope so ...
thx again for fast reply
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The easiest is the static picture and changing text under picture. However it is not too much more work to change the picture and text together. You just need 356 icons. It will take some time, but I will see if I can get it working. By the way, giving each day a name, that is really nice.
Quick question
What is the exact spelling of where your icons.xml file is located (for example my file is in \program files\iPhoneToday\icons.xml)???
j101399j said:
Quick question
What is the exact spelling of where your icons.xml file is located (for example my file is in \program files\iPhoneToday\icons.xml)???
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im using "similar" location... \Program Files\iPhoneToday\icons.xml with caps P and F
yeah i agree that way with 365 icons is nicer, but thinking that more "universal" will be some nameday.ini with informations formatted in style
0306 Miroslav
0307 Thomas
script would compare actual date and nameday.ini and replace value for icon name="Thomas" in icons.xml, am i right?
anyway thats no problem for me to sit to workstation and make those 365 icons...
seems that both solutions have positive and negative features...
freepc said:
im using "similar" location... \Program Files\iPhoneToday\icons.xml with caps P and F
yeah i agree that way with 365 icons is nicer, but thinking that more "universal" will be some nameday.ini with informations formatted in style
0306 Miroslav
0307 Thomas
script would compare actual date and nameday.ini and replace value for icon name="Thomas" in icons.xml, am i right?
anyway thats no problem for me to sit to workstation and make those 365 icons...
seems that both solutions have positive and negative features...
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That is exactly what I was thinking. I have photoshop, so the icons are not too much, just will take some time. I'll let you know when I get the script working.
j101399j said:
That is exactly what I was thinking. I have photoshop, so the icons are not too much, just will take some time. I'll let you know when I get the script working.
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thx, i will stay tuned !
I have found a Problem . I use 2 Magicians with wm2003se. For the missed calls bubbles i use the scripts from j101399j . It works great ! But there is a big Problem. I ve testet it with my two magicians more times. If the script is running , the battery is empty in 1 Day. One battery is new , the other a half year old ! If I stop the script or deinstall mortscript , the batterys stands over 1 week ! I switch off the magian with the switch on top right , every time.
Could it be , that the script make the device never sleeps ?
I thought that the switch put the device in standby. Sleeps mortscript to or make it his update every 15 seconds on day and 120 seconds at night ?
I changed the "missedcalls.script to update only , when the phone is switched on. Here the temporally first change .
Code:
##### remove script from notification queue to make sure that you have only 1 script running,
RemoveNotifications("\Programme\iPhoneToday\MissedCalls.mscr" )
#### to be up- to- date when switching the phone on,
RunOnPowerOn ("\Programme\iPhoneToday\MissedCalls.mscr" )
#####Checks for new missed calls; if LedREfCount exists (state = TRUE) else (state = FALSE)
state = RegValueExists("HKCU","ControlPanel\Notifications\Default","LedREfCount")
#####Get the number of miss calls already; 0 if reg key does not exist
MissedCalls = RegValueExists("HKCU","System\State\Phone","Missed Call Count")
If (MissedCalls = FALSE)
#####if missedcalls reg not exist set counter to 0
PhoneRef = 0
Else
#####Else get reg value and store in counter
PhoneRef = Regread("HKCU","System\State\Phone","Missed Call Count")
EndIf
#####If (state = TRUE) add 1 to counter, modify reg for missed calls and delete LedREfCount registery
#####If (state = FALSE) end program !! Edited Part !!
If (state = TRUE)
ModPhone = (PhoneRef + 1)
RegWriteDword ("HKCU","System\State\Phone","Missed Call Count", ModPhone)
#Delete state reg
RegDelete( "HKCU", "ControlPanel\Notifications\Default","LedREfCount")
Else
Exit
EndIf
#find out if day or night
# now = TimeStamp()
# GetTime ( hour, min, sec)
# update every 15 seconds between 6am and 9pm
# If (hour > 6 and hour < 21)
#nexttime = now + 15
# Else
# every 120 seconds @ night
# nexttime = now + 120
# EndIf
#re-start the script automatically, to use remove the # on next line
#RunAt( nexttime, "\Programme\iPhoneToday\MissedCalls.mscr" )
Now the battery drain is normal. But the missed calls are only displayed after switching on the device. If you charging it and its longer on and a call comes in ,no bubble is diplayed until you switch off and on again ! My phone automatic switch off after 5 minutes without work, also its no problem for me.
I come switch on and see the missed calls...
I think the script holds on the phone and its working the whole time . Thats why the battery is fast empty.
Hello, j101399j
There is some hope that the script for the clock placed on the link below works with the latest version of IPT?
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=546825&highlight=mortscripts&page=20
New two icon digtal clock
Install
1. Download attached zip file
2. Unzip and place "clock" folder into your iPhoneToday folder on your phone's root (\iPhoneToday\clock)
3. Edit the clock.mscr file; 1st part is where the hour icon is located. It will automatically place the minute icon next to it.
4. Set Milt to 1 if you want a 24 hr clock; or anything else for a 12hr clock
5. If you do not want this to overide existing icons; create 2 icons in the location where the hour and minute icons will be (for example, the default is the 1st page and 1st 2 icons). Press and add an icon, leave set the exec=\iPhoneToday\clock\clock.mscr and the icon to the blank minute icon in the clock folder; do it again (same options or you can use the blank hour icon; it does not matter since they will be replaced).
6. Tap one of the icons to start the script
Updates from 0.0.4
Uses new iPT reload icons feature
Added 13-24 hour icons
Fixes 1-9 hour icons to they don't say 01 they just say 1...
and minor changes to script