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Texting in landscape

Hello guys,
for the last 20' i am searching the forum but i cant find an answer.
Is there a tweak for the diamond to be able to write in landscape? The landscape mode of other phones is sooooo nice, that it is for me a major factor in selecting the phone i am going to purchase. Makes the SMS life so much easier...

Download GSen from the sticky thread at the top of the forum. Then you can just turn the phone sideways to switch any app into landscape mode.

Enable Manual Screen Rotation (Portrait/Landscape): HKLM - System - GDI - Rotation - HideOrientationUI (change from 1 to 0)
After this, you can map the long press key to <Rotate>.....I go into sms, press the answer button for a sec...everything goes into landscape....exiting the program takes me back to portrait on the today screen. My only gripe is that it rotates only clockwise. I would rather it rotate the other way but it works.
Your other option is to try Gsen and use the G Sensor to rotate the screen. I have not tried it yet as I have read that some have experienced bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403939
I must say though that texting using the WM6.1 qwerty keyboard isn't too hard. I dont have fat fingers though.

njpollard said:
Download GSen from the sticky thread at the top of the forum. Then you can just turn the phone sideways to switch any app into landscape mode.
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yup just what i was gonna say, and it works well, i believe you can also manually rotate the screen in the options menu (there is a tweak for this listed in the tweaks thread i think) but i just use GSEN since it lets you rotate any app just by tilting the phone

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eskasi said:
Enable Manual Screen Rotation (Portrait/Landscape): HKLM - System - GDI - Rotation - HideOrientationUI (change from 1 to 0)
Ok in my zeal to change the registry..I am not use to this keyboard on board and I change the registry right below this GDI-rotation-hideorientationUI...what was the name and value right below this? I can't believe I did that.
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I'm about to ask the same question.
Gsen is a nice application. But I only want landscape when messaging. Is there a better way to activate the rotation when I;m messaging and deactivate when I exit messaging.

remove all other values in the gsen config and keep the one for sms.

heartex said:
eskasi said:
Enable Manual Screen Rotation (Portrait/Landscape): HKLM - System - GDI - Rotation - HideOrientationUI (change from 1 to 0)
Ok in my zeal to change the registry..I am not use to this keyboard on board and I change the registry right below this GDI-rotation-hideorientationUI...what was the name and value right below this? I can't believe I did that.
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If you mean LandscapeFixed, which is what is below it on mine the value should be 1.
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Blazeitup123 said:
remove all other values in the gsen config and keep the one for sms.
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Hello bro, your instruction is clear. But for a beginner like me, I do not know what is the .exe file to include in the gsenconfig (file name in WM6 for messaging application)

eskasi said:
Enable Manual Screen Rotation (Portrait/Landscape): HKLM - System - GDI - Rotation - HideOrientationUI (change from 1 to 0)
After this, you can map the long press key to <Rotate>.....I go into sms, press the answer button for a sec...everything goes into landscape....exiting the program takes me back to portrait on the today screen. My only gripe is that it rotates only clockwise. I would rather it rotate the other way but it works.
Your other option is to try Gsen and use the G Sensor to rotate the screen. I have not tried it yet as I have read that some have experienced bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=403939
I must say though that texting using the WM6.1 qwerty keyboard isn't too hard. I dont have fat fingers though.
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I changed the registry key, double checked to be sure...but I can not set the long key to rotate...option is not there...this is on a Sprint Diamond

rollrsk8ter said:
I changed the registry key, double checked to be sure...but I can not set the long key to rotate...option is not there...this is on a Sprint Diamond
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i have the sprint diamond and i got it to work, i set the long key by going :
start > settings > buttons > now where is says "2. assign a program" you need to scroll all the way up the list to find "<Rotate Screen>"
its like this because the list is in alphabetical order and characters come before letters.
hope this helped!

You want this:
All you need is Gsen

Sergio PC said:
You want this:
All you need is Gsen
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How come Gsen works with my "Programs" but nothing else.. it wont rotate in texts or nething else.. wtf.

Gsen hasn't been updated in an eternity.
I recommend Brins0net_Gyrator:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427805
Still in very much active development and in a much more usable and configurable state than Gsen.
Best regards,
Adam R. Hirshfield
T-Mobile (UK) Ltd.
Core Networks

ahirshfield said:
Gsen hasn't been updated in an eternity.
I recommend Brins0net_Gyrator:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427805
Still in very much active development and in a much more usable and configurable state than Gsen.
Best regards,
Adam R. Hirshfield
T-Mobile (UK) Ltd.
Core Networks
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i concur. Gyrator is the way to go! gsen is old balls.

Blazeitup123 said:
i concur. Gyrator is the way to go! gsen is old balls.
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Looks good Ill give it a try.

gyrator does not work for the us versions, sprint/unlocked gsm but it will once version 2 is released in about a week according to the author of it

DomSim said:
gyrator does not work for the us versions, sprint/unlocked gsm but it will once version 2 is released in about a week according to the author of it
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Sweet thanks for the info

after reading this thread i'm still confused. I have gyrator but that rotates everything. If I want only the messaging to rotate, can someone please post those instructions.

BackLight brightness adjust command line utility for Kaiser aka TYTN II

I dunno if I'm only one who has this problem but when I'm occasionally on sun I can't see nothing on my Kaiser and it's really difficult to setup backlight brightness on touchscreen which u can't see.... So I've been looking alot if there is some utility which I can link with button or gesture and I haven't found anything... So I've wrote my own utility. Feel free to use it as well if u find it useful -> http://lobster.ic.cz/?page=bl
is this useful or is there easier way to do that??

Been searching for an app like this for a week.
Works great!
Thanks.

Here's another program that gives you a today plug in for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=412896
I'll b trying yours tho as I like the idea of UL with icons for up and down
Cheers,
Matthew

I made a cab with this program mapped to the PTT button. I have a AT&T Tilt, Im not sure if your phone has a PTT button or if its called something else or whatever.
With this, just run the cab then I tap the button and it changed the brightness really quickly, no menu or anything, I love it! If I walk out into the sun I just tap the button 3 times and my screen is bright.
Lobsterii, I love this program thanks a ton!

I'm glad that I could helped u out guys... actually there might be more funny stuff possible only if HTC release some documentation on theirs DLL files cos it's pain to guess arguments...

you did it all by guessing? I figured you would have decompiled the dll.

Truly excellent! I have also been looking for something like this for a long time.
I figured I might as well kick off the feature requests that always follow a new release: How about the option set both battery and power brightness with one command? Perhaps by a special switch, or by only specifying the brightness level (i.e. no 'b' or 'p' switch)? Or is there a way to do it already?
Thanks again for a useful app!

you did it all by guessing? I figured you would have decompiled the dll.
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I've read some forum where someone pointed out that backlight function should be in some dll by HTC dunno where it was... Then I was googling "dll find export function" and I've found prog "DLL Export Viewer" which can show function names in dll. Unfortunatelly there is generally impossible to find out how many/what arguments the function has. So I've found function name like HTCUtilSetOnBatteryBrightnessLevel and I've simply try prototype int HTCUtilSetOnBatteryBrightnessLevel(int); but it crashed... so I keep going like int HTCUtilSetOnBatteryBrightnessLevel(int*); and it worked... voila...
pudifoot said:
Truly excellent! I have also been looking for something like this for a long time.
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thx alot...
I figured I might as well kick off the feature requests that always follow a new release: How about the option set both battery and power brightness with one command? Perhaps by a special switch, or by only specifying the brightness level (i.e. no 'b' or 'p' switch)? Or is there a way to do it already?
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done. + it's now compiled as an release version so it actually has 50KB less than old version... enjoy it's at the same place instead original files http://www.lobster.3web.cz/bordel/bl/index.htm...

Nice improvements! how about another a switch so that it will toggle between brightest to dimmest? So if this was used it would just go between 1 or 10 and none in between.

Thanks for implementing the feature I was looking for. A perfect application - it's small and fast, and it gets the job done with excellence.

Thank you. Works perfectly.

silentanvil said:
Nice improvements! how about another a switch so that it will toggle between brightest to dimmest? So if this was used it would just go between 1 or 10 and none in between.
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hmhm... what I wouldn't do for y... There is new version 02 (on my web at the same place) where u can setup your own sequence. Length of sequence might be from 1 to 10... values are as usual from 0 to 9... But numbers must not repeat (known feature I don't see point to solve it) so u can set something like "bl02.exe 0 5 1 9 3" or whatever else... enjoy
Report any found bugs... I mean it's super simple but it's 4 am so I'm half sleeping...

lobsterii said:
hmhm... what I wouldn't do for y... There is new version 02 (on my web at the same place) where u can setup your own sequence. Length of sequence might be from 1 to 10... values are as usual from 0 to 9... But numbers must not repeat (known feature I don't see point to solve it) so u can set something like "bl02.exe 0 5 1 9 3" or whatever else... enjoy
Report any found bugs... I mean it's super simple but it's 4 am so I'm half sleeping...
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Awesome! Thanks so much! I've also been looking everywhere for something like this!

Awesome!
Well done! I've been looking for ages for something to do this.

How to use bl02...
Something from lobsterii that helped me:
create link in Total commander (file manager) I think its in options "File -> >>>>> -> Create shortcut" then I have another file bl02.lnk then I open properties of the lnk file, I click tab shortcut and put the text of path into "" and after it I wrote parameters so it looks like
"\Program files\bl\bl02.exe" 1 3 9

OK dumb question and first time posting so don't slaughter me. If I understand the thread correctly this will put large buttons to adjust from the Backlight screen....correct? Is there a program (other than the PTT button which I'm using) that will allow a button or swipe to adjust the brightness without having to open the brightness display? If you get far enough to open the utility then its not that hard to move the brightness up. Sorry for the dumbness of the question.

volleykinginnc said:
If I understand the thread correctly this will put large buttons to adjust from the Backlight screen....correct?
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my bl02.exe doesn't put any button anywhere... it's just app which actually toggle brightness. U can try to run it via file explorer it should change brightness...
volleykinginnc said:
Is there a program (other than the PTT button which I'm using) that will allow a button or swipe to adjust the brightness without having to open the brightness display?
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There is plenty of programs to map this app to buttons, finger swipes and some other crazy stuff like voice commands etc.. For example I'm using FTouchFlo (u can use FTouchSl which is easier to configure) and map backlight change for finger swipes... Most easy way is just copy blXX.exe to /Windows/Start Menu/Programs/blxx.exe and then go to Start->Settings->(tab)Personal->Buttons and link it with some buton...
I'm just now at work so have no time for more explanation... but Once I get home I'll create some FAQ at download page cos... cos it'll be easier for all of us

dont sweat it that was a perfect explanation and I now have it helped me to get it running to a button.
One other quick question though....I have S2U2. So the button doesn't work until I have unlocked it (which sometimes is hard to see going out to daylight) is there any way (easy way, Im no programmer)to allow the button to work (that is brighten the display via the button I have it mapped to) while it is still locked?

volleykinginnc said:
dont sweat it that was a perfect explanation and I now have it helped me to get it running to a button.
One other quick question though....I have S2U2. So the button doesn't work until I have unlocked it (which sometimes is hard to see going out to daylight) is there any way (easy way, Im no programmer)to allow the button to work (that is brighten the display via the button I have it mapped to) while it is still locked?
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I'm sure he won't be able to bypass A_C's S2U2, but (assuming you have a Kaiser, you didn't say) if you enable dpad in S2U2 you can always hold your right dpad button to make sure S2U2 is unlocked, even if you can't see the screen, and then hit the button for the "bl02.exe 9" link.

Ha ha...you guys are awesome! Right Dpad enabled and now it works like a charm even in the brightest sun!! Thanks for the great application...makes a big difference in usability.
Some of you experts ought to make a list of these application gems (this program/kaeser tweaks etc) to make it easy for the noobs like me. This is good stuff!!

[Solved] Odd Looking Desktop Icons Windows XP

Hey guys,
Off topic.... My desktop icons have a black bakground (see jpeg enclosed) and no matter what i do i can not repair them. They work correctly but look crap
Steps tried so far: (mostly gotton from google.....)
1 used tweakui to attempt repair.
2 adjusted colour depth from 32 to 16 and back again.
3 deleted icon cache, restarted to force rebuild of file.
4 several reg fixs none of which worked.
5 tried several wallpapers/themes and tried tweakin many settings.
None of the above worked and im tired now, so im hoping you guys have some suggestions
Many thanks.

Easy....
Open System Properties in Control Panel, choose the Advanced tab, and click Settings in the Performance section. Turn on the Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop option, and click Ok.
Job done
Mark.

Mark Crouch said:
Easy....
Open System Properties in Control Panel, choose the Advanced tab, and click Settings in the Performance section. Turn on the Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop option, and click Ok.
Job done
Mark.
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Yea,. i ever have that problem once,... and thats the way i fix it,.

or to use another color, right-click on deskop, select Properties and Select the Desktop tab (2nd tab), see in the end, in right hand side, there is an option named Color, choose the color you wish and voila!

-G- said:
Yea,. i ever have that problem once,... and thats the way i fix it,.
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Thanks for the suggestion which im afraid didnt work. It was already checked on. I of course turned it off then on again and was no different
ather90 said:
or to use another color, right-click on deskop, select Properties and Select the Desktop tab (2nd tab), see in the end, in right hand side, there is an option named Color, choose the color you wish and voila!
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I know this can be done, but i would like to see the icons & text sitting on top of my wallpaper, not with a background colour, but thanks for the reply
Any other suggestions guys?

Found in the web - at least worth a try:
If you have tried everything already mentioned and still cannot get your icons to have transparent you may want to try this. Change following reg keys to a value of 0 User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ Explorer] System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ Explorer] Value Name: ForceActiveDesktopOn Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value) Value Data: (0 = default, 1 = enabled) This is what did it for me. Something, I don’t know what was changing this value to 1 on my system. Once I set this to 0 I had my drop shadows back.
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In addition, give TuneUp 2008 a try, it can fix a lot of REGISTRY and SYSTEM problems. The Trial Version is fully functional for 15 days.

Junner2003 said:
Found in the web - at least worth a try:
In addition, give TuneUp 2008 a try, it can fix a lot of REGISTRY and SYSTEM problems. The Trial Version is fully functional for 15 days.
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Thanks for the advice Junner2003.
The first reg setting you suggested was at 0 already. The second one simply did not exist
Value Name: ForceActiveDesktopOn Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value) Value Data: (0 = default, 1 = enabled)
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I am going to try the app you suggested and will report back...
Many thanks

Solution
Ok guys,
I managed to find the solution. Tune up 2009 app didnt solve it although it did make my destop looking like vista (black bars and cool icons)
The problem was in "display properties/desktop/customise desktop/web". I did have at one time active web content on my desktop which i had turned off many moons ago. Along with the two web page addresses (which were inactive) i had a file "file:///C:\DOCUME~1\TIM&SA~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image002.jpg" which was active? what this is and where it came from i dont know, but de selecting it did the trick and my desktop is now back to normal.
Many thanks for all your ideas and help chaps, long live XDA

landscape on diamond

hi,
i want to ask if theres a ".cab" or installer which makes my diamond supporting landscape?
so that i can use this kind of action screen like on touchpro. and writing sms in landscape mode.
thx , domi

domi144 said:
hi,
i want to ask if theres a ".cab" or installer which makes my diamond supporting landscape?
so that i can use this kind of action screen like on touchpro. and writing sms in landscape mode.
thx , domi
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changescreen should be fine. for further settigns pm me

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation
HideOrientationUI from 1 to 0
then START - settings - Buttons
And then if you hold call button then your screnn rotate.

gyrator 2 is also a very good program but it is not able to turn the touchflo userinterface but everything other it rotates with ease (including textmessaging etc.)

i cant really seem to either understand or find this directory "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation" ? is there a possible cahnce that you could specify it a little more so that even i understand? HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation

Hojlind said:
i cant really seem to either understand or find this directory "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation" ? is there a possible cahnce that you could specify it a little more so that even i understand? HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation
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It is not a directory, you have to edit registry with registry editor program "REGEDIT" or some else.
If you are in registry (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation) then you have to change key "HideOrientationUI" from 1 to 0.

domi144 said:
hi,
i can use this kind of action screen like on touchpro.
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To get the action screen you have to install touchflo3d from touch pro. Of course you have to enable rotation like other posters said.

hmk thx i'll try

riki1 said:
It is not a directory, you have to edit registry with registry editor program "REGEDIT" or some else.
If you are in registry (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation) then you have to change key "HideOrientationUI" from 1 to 0.
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ahh okay i think i understand that and thx but i think ill go with gyrator 2 since i aint that good at all that stuff

riki1 said:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\Rotation
HideOrientationUI from 1 to 0
then START - settings - Buttons
And then if you hold call button then your screnn rotate.
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thanks mate you're a genius, i was searching for that for a time ago
thanks again

[help] urgent help needed on option 1 or 2...

Details:
Lumia 532 on build 10.0.10586.29
Interop unlocked+all capabilities..
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Problem: My hardware navigation bar( back, start and search keys) is very unresponsive.. I have to literally strike hard on the keys to make it work...
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Option 1: Is there any way to increase touch sensitivity of my phone?? I have found a registry hack for pc but that doesnt work on my phone.. Maybe phones have different registry path or key value.. Any idea on this topic???
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Option 2: I found a tweak to get on-screen navigation bar.. I did it but yhen a problem arise. I cant open many apps like root tools, WPTweaker , moliplayer, opera mini, uc browser, easy transfer to name a few... Only flipkart app works good. I have to hard reset phone to fix the problem... Is there a way to fix this problem and also allow on-screen navigation bar!!

Yes u have to use wpteawker which increase ur touch snstivity and provide u bugless on screen nav buttons
Tested on my L520 wp8.1

Ranjan kataria said:
Yes u have to use wpteawker which increase ur touch snstivity and provide u bugless on screen nav buttons
Tested on my L520 wp8.1
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But how to do it... I have browsed my full registry but couldnt find it.... Could you please explain in details on how to do it...

Download the wp tweaker tool and deploy it and push some buttons �� http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...xap-wptweaker-registry-tweaker-wp8-1-t3147272
You can do both coustomize sinstivity of ur buttons and enable soft on screen nav buttons

Ranjan kataria said:
Download the wp tweaker tool and deploy it and push some buttons �� http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...xap-wptweaker-registry-tweaker-wp8-1-t3147272
You can do both coustomize sinstivity of ur buttons and enable soft on screen nav buttons
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I have this tweaker app but no sensitivity buttons for me....

Why??

Ranjan kataria said:
Why??
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If I had the answer then what is the point of asking such a question....

hardware navigation bar
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what??? did you mean hadware buttons? if yes, thy the registry hack for buttons intensity, if that does not work , your phone needs to be repaired !