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WM5.o Compatible close button needed!

has anybody come across a one button close all application for WM5.0? Spb 3.0.1 is too slow on WM5 and Wisbar Advance 2.4.....is also too much for what is needed. Something like Magicbutton but written for WM5.0 would br nice, nothing that requires much memory, but something that enables the closing of running apps without having to go into start/settings/system/memory...etc.
Wouldn't it be nice if Microsoft had just written in that piece of code, as they are well aware that since PPC2000, that every application opened, remains so unless you manually close it down in memory (therefore hogging memory resources!) :evil:
Well if anyone knows of a WM specific solution, please do share.

mackaby007 said:
has anybody come across a one button close all application for WM5.0? Spb 3.0.1 is too slow on WM5 and Wisbar Advance 2.4.....is also too much for what is needed. Something like Magicbutton but written for WM5.0 would br nice, nothing that requires much memory, but something that enables the closing of running apps without having to go into start/settings/system/memory...etc.
Wouldn't it be nice if Microsoft had just written in that piece of code, as they are well aware that since PPC2000, that every application opened, remains so unless you manually close it down in memory (therefore hogging memory resources!) :evil:
Well if anyone knows of a WM specific solution, please do share.
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I added couple files which they are usefull for you and they include the closeall app.
Install the cab files you'll see the close all, Reset and Running programs, which they can be clicked from the systray directly, after the installation they require a soft reset or else you go to Start>Programs>System open TrayLaunch and press Enable

GSPocketMagic++ is the most stable program I've tried. You need to put some amended bitmaps in to get it to integrate with WM5 but it works well...
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1276

Thanks guys. I'll try them both and let you know how I get on.

Damn!! My Jasjar is a Rocket!!
sub69 said:
GSPocketMagic++ is the most stable program I've tried. You need to put some amended bitmaps in to get it to integrate with WM5 but it works well...
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1276
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sub69: I don't know what kind of coding they used in that software you recommended, but it has boosted refresh rates and performance in general by at least 30%!! I know this sounds crazy but it's true! My opinion has completely changed about the speed of the Jasjar. It seriously Rocks! I couldn't care less if it doesn't stay this way, because it shows me conclusively, that future ROMs' will probably address the issues I have had thus far.
I needed this. Thanks a bunch sub69; best link I've had with regards to Universal software.
OK 1 gripe only: I've lost my two soft buttons on the bottom bar (any ideas?). It comes back and stays operational after a soft reset, but as soon as I use the 'close all' option of the program, I loose the soft keys! Damn..there's always a hitch!
Another positive though, the speed boost remains even after I have exited the program and revert to standard WM5.0 launcher!
P.S. I had at least 12 programs running simultaneously with no slow downs at all and 15 megs of Memory still available (tried to run out of memory, But couldn't). Very pleased at the moment, this is what I was expecting from the HTC Universal!! I'll test extensively before I comment further.
Thanks again sub69, u da Man!!

Mental...I didn't realise it was that good!?!
Not sure about the soft buttons, although come to think of it I have noticed they've disappeared a couple of times. Must've been when I hit "Close All" too?
Glad I could help, anyway. Do let us know how things go...

Re:getting better all the time!!
sub69 said:
Mental...I didn't realise it was that good!?!
Not sure about the soft buttons, although come to think of it I have noticed they've disappeared a couple of times. Must've been when I hit "Close All" too?
Glad I could help, anyway. Do let us know how things go...
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Still cannot believe it!! It's still going strong. Sussed the soft button thingy:Under start (GSPocket)/options/settings...uncheck the 2 tabs for'use exten task close' & 'Use Today skin'. That's it. It runs absolutely perfectly for me & with no need for amended bitmaps too! It fits right in wih my red or blue border themes (I only use my own jpegs now instead of themes - in the hope that I get no performance issues.....so far so good). Under menu settind tab I only select close all & setting (which gives me quick access to all settings in WM5.0..personal & system) and under 'click' tab I leave it as default 'Menu'. I'm so impressed with this software, I didn't think non-specific WM5 software coul be this good!
That site you recommended is also tops!
This software is so good that I must put up a new thread to inform all of your wonder find. I just hope all who try it get the same experience I'm getting. Thanks again sub69....I don't even feel the need for the next ROM update/grade...though I won't be turning it away.

Hmmm, not sure why you're that stunned. I'm finding it just fine - but certainly no faster than my JJ runs under PocketPlus 3.01, and the non-VGA graphics are a real step backwards. Anyone know how to solve this?
You mention a speed improvement; can you clarify: Before this, how long did it take to rotate the screen, and how long does it take now?

MagicButton (mbutton) works with batterymeter
Hi All,
I installed MagicButton (freeware) om my K-Jam. It works so far!
Cheers,
CookieM

pocketpcfreewares.com is great! They do an RSSfeed showing all new and updated software, too, so its a permanent fixture as a "Live Bookmark" on my Firefox bookmarks toolbar.
I must fiddle with some .bmp's for GSPocketMagic++...

Can someone tell me how to install this? In laymans terms

It's simpler than you think
trapper said:
Can someone tell me how to install this? In laymans terms
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Carnivor said:
CJSnet said:
Which CAB file do I install?
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GSPMagic.xscaleE.CAB for english on JJ
Sub69, nice start button, now the flawless look sets it off
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That's the file you need to download for the Jasjar, then if you have an SD card reader, you can transfer it directly to it and install the .cab file by selecting it! If you don't have a card reader, let's hope you have a bluetooth dongle, as it's a small file then you can bluetooth it over. However if you have no problems with your activesync connection, just use that to dump the .cab file on your storage card somewhere or into 'My Documents' on the jasjar.
It's not complicated.

Read the posts craigiecraigie4!
craigiecraigie4 said:
Hmmm, not sure why you're that stunned. I'm finding it just fine - but certainly no faster than my JJ runs under PocketPlus 3.01, and the non-VGA graphics are a real step backwards. Anyone know how to solve this?
You mention a speed improvement; can you clarify: Before this, how long did it take to rotate the screen, and how long does it take now?
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craigiecraigie4 said:
I can confirm that this programme is small and perfectly funcitonal for closing apps. If you're battling with PocketPlus for some reason, then this is definitely the way to go.
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mackaby007 said:
For anyone like sub69 who have experienced relatively few problems with their universal, you might not notice any difference, but for anyone who is still suffering performance issues
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Read the following thread and you'll see that I had performance issues with my jasjar, hence these posts:
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30443

ramram said:
I added couple files which they are usefull for you and they include the closeall app.
Install the cab files you'll see the close all, Reset and Running programs, which they can be clicked from the systray directly, after the installation they require a soft reset or else you go to Start>Programs>System open TrayLaunch and press Enable
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Good App ! made my day, very useful and simple
Cheers
hrb

Yep, using it myself now - but no speed change over PocketPlus (even after hard reset to remove PP). Using it cos I like menu and PP didn;t offer all that much more that other apps don;t give me.

So you want to hide your system tray?

Why? Because it useless and it ocupies a line of space that could be used by a today plugin!!!
TrayDisplay is what you need!!! Built with ATL C++, it comes in two files:
HideTray: that makes tour system tray invisible;
DisplayTray: that makes tour system tray visible!!
It makes a shortcut on your \Windows\StartUp folder so that everytime you reset your PPC, it will hide the tray!
When the file is run, it makes it's job and then end's so that it doesn't stay in memory.
This file is not a patch, but an application!
Only tested with Windows Mobile 2005, don't know if will work with WM2003...

OK,
nice idea but doesn't work on W2003 SE, at least not on mine. Also no effect after soft-reset.
M

I doesn't work on my 2003se device (Imate jam) either

can anyone post a link to this program? i cant seem to find it anywhere at all ;-(

ok n/m found it lol, just had to sign in lol

ei99070 said:
Only tested with Windows Mobile 2005, don't know if will work with WM2003...
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well, please tell me, where you are running WM5 on Magician, when it doesn't exists?
or is this just posted in wrong forum?
;o)))
buzz

I know I've seen another tool for hiding top-&bottom bars somewhere on the web. Cannot remember where, but it had to do with 'xx% larger screen'. As I don't mind having the bars I didn't pay much attention to it. I specially like the top bar with date/time & spb gprs icon. But taste is personally. So you'll have to search yourself when you really want this.
M

OK found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=27331&highlight=screen

buzz_lightyear said:
ei99070 said:
Only tested with Windows Mobile 2005, don't know if will work with WM2003...
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well, please tell me, where you are running WM5 on Magician, when it doesn't exists?
or is this just posted in wrong forum?
;o)))
buzz
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Yep, wrong forum Should have been the universal (posted there after)...

use WISBAR ADVANCE DESKTOP. works with WM2003SE, guarantee. and the latest version can hide to top bar aswell~!!!! so, 100% of your screen can be filled up with your favourite wallapaper :lol: :lol:
the application is ok, never crash.

erwinsie said:
use WISBAR ADVANCE DESKTOP. works with WM2003SE, guarantee. and the latest version can hide to top bar aswell~!!!! so, 100% of your screen can be filled up with your favourite wallapaper :lol: :lol:
the application is ok, never crash.
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He he...that's mildly spoken :lol: With WA2 & WAD ( WAD is WA2 dependent ) you have total, and I do mean total control of your today-screen(s) and yes. you can have more than one... :shock: Now you can have all your favorite today plug-ins in each their own screen, full screen ! You can make your own short-cuts to any application, and place it anywhere, and that's only the beginning. The possibilities are endless, please do take a look :wink:

Flipside said:
erwinsie said:
use WISBAR ADVANCE DESKTOP. works with WM2003SE, guarantee. and the latest version can hide to top bar aswell~!!!! so, 100% of your screen can be filled up with your favourite wallapaper :lol: :lol:
the application is ok, never crash.
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He he...that's mildly spoken :lol: With WA2 & WAD ( WAD is WA2 dependent ) you have total, and I do mean total control of your today-screen(s) and yes. you can have more than one... :shock: Now you can have all your favorite today plug-ins in each their own screen, full screen ! You can make your own short-cuts to any application, and place it anywhere, and that's only the beginning. The possibilities are endless, please do take a look :wink:
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WAD and WA2 are two master pieces that will breath new life into your Pocket PC. The UI will look stunning if you get good skins and graphics .
Definetly agree with you, Flipside. Endless posibilities

Problem
The problem with these tools is they consume a lot of system resources and slow your machine down.

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The problem with these tools is they consume a lot of system resources and slow your machine down.
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That's not entirely true anymore... Naturally the more you "fill" in, the more memory you lose, but it's def. not the program itself...But if you look at what you actually get here, the little memory you lose is a very small price to pay... ( I have like 16 different pages running, with dock and icons, plug-ins and text-objects, and the memory loss I can measure is app. 6 mb ) In my book that's nothing compared to what this program has to offer, my magician is almost stylus-free, and that's really neat when I'm in my car etc...

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littld said:
The problem with these tools is they consume a lot of system resources and slow your machine down.
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That's not entirely true anymore... Naturally the more you "fill" in, the more memory you lose, but it's def. not the program itself...But if you look at what you actually get here, the little memory you lose is a very small price to pay... ( I have like 16 different pages running, with dock and icons, plug-ins and text-objects, and the memory loss I can measure is app. 6 mb ) In my book that's nothing compared to what this program has to offer, my magician is almost stylus-free, and that's really neat when I'm in my car etc...
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Can you show us a screenshot please? I like the idea of "stylus free". Anyways, here's mine.

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kta said:
Can you show us a screenshot please? I like the idea of "stylus free". Anyways, here's mine.
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Sure you've shown me yours, so here is mine, almost stylusfree :wink:
BTW I've kept a couple of pages to myself, you know, private stuff

Don't know why the gif looks weird when I upload I preview, and things are good, but something is definitely wrong....have tried numerous times now... :?:
I can post single screenshots if anyone wants a closer look or an explanation ....

I installed traydisplayinstall.cab , Tray disappeared -- but space can not be used :-(
[HTC Uni, WM5]

Nice program.
I just found it, and it works fine on WM6.5.

Battery and Storage meters

I wonder what today plugin do you use to check your battery, free storage and memory available. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your plugin?
P.S. The aim is to speed up the Wizard, because using Resco Today Plug-in really makes in slow.

check this out
Check out ILauncher... its pretty good shows good meters and everything and also has a quick launch.. so it pretty good check it out... But one thing is that it isnt free

to Juicy J
Yeah, I`ve tried this one. I'm looking for smth with lage icons like Resco!

You Can
you can put large icons! under options it put large icons, for the Meters and shortcuts

I've seen it by enable "real VGA mode" but it looks not so good

OoOOh
tuff luck.. have you found one you like yet?

I use spb pocket plus. Has some goot meters and you can launch programs right from the today screen.

Dweller said:
I wonder what today plugin do you use to check your battery,
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I use batteryStatus.
Very cute little program
Works fine on a Wizard aka Vario.
Here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=55782&highlight=batterystatus
try it!

Dweller said:
I wonder what today plugin do you use to check your battery,
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I use batteryStatus.
Very cute little program
Works fine on a Wizard aka Vario.
Here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=55782&highlight=batterystatus
try it!
Soory for this second post

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tuff luck.. have you found one you like yet?
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Well, I decided to continue to use Resco Today Plugin, it's more useful for me indeed.
Sorry for my ignorance, what does 'tuff luck' mean?

It means
It means {too bad}... Well i hope that one works fine for you

Hermes freezing with SBSH Pocket Weather

I am still trying to understand when and why my TyTN stops responding.
Home screen appz are described as potential cause of problems.
I uncheck the SBSH Pocket weather today plugin and now I haven't overnight freezing since last week!

sergiopi said:
I am still trying to understand when and why my TyTN stops responding.
Home screen appz are described as potential cause of problems.
I uncheck the today plugin and now I haven't overnight freezing since last week!
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Yep, that does not surprise me. Today plugins can cause freezing and particularly those that try to establish external connections.
Take note anyone with freezing/locking problems - could be your issue too.
Mike

mikechannon said:
Yep, that does not surprise me. Today plugins can cause freezing and particularly those that try to establish external connections.
Take note anyone with freezing/locking problems - could be your issue too.
Mike
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Yes, and I have also checked the option "update only when docked"

Install it in main memory. Once I moved all my today plugins (including Pocket Weather) I have eliminated freezes.

digitalfx said:
Install it in main memory. Once I moved all my today plugins (including Pocket Weather) I have eliminated freezes.
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This is my second chance about the cause of Hermes freezing, SOME cards or some FAT/blocks size, or all cards?

Tips and Tricks

In this thread you can post your "Tips and Tricks".
My first tip:
- It a good idea to tell WM6 to store the attachmains on your storage card. Otherwise it will be put on your device and taking memory!
Question:
- It it possible to tell internet explorer to use the storage card for it's cache files?

yes with sk tools for exemple

Task switcher
On the rom of mUn there is a nice task switcher from which on the main screen you can choose another program, stop programs and so on.
Does somebody has a cab to install this functionality on the LSVW rom?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1262984&postcount=456

Lock Device
Because of the problem SBP Mobile Shell eats memory I do not use it anymore
One of the nice features it offers is to lock the device.
Does any one has a replacement for this?

you mean to auto lock it? i just lock mine manually using the dopod lock thingy....

jjplayground said:
Because of the problem SBP Mobile Shell eats memory I do not use it anymore
One of the nice features it offers is to lock the device.
Does any one has a replacement for this?
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i think this is what you want

goodie said:
i think this is what you want
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Yes, this is what i meant ! Now I must find a way to connect it button above the red phone button. Does someone now how to do this?

Keyboard replacement
Does anyone has a nice keyboard replacement.
The standard keyboard sucks.

jjplayground said:
Does anyone has a nice keyboard replacement.
The standard keyboard sucks.
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I use Tengo. Great keyboard with different languages.

With regard to SpB Mobile Shell, it may be worth leaving it to settle down a little.
I use SpB Diary, Phone Suite and Mobile Shell.
Due to the possible memory leak, I removed Mobile Shell for 3 days, but couldn't live without its functionality.
I reinstalled it on Monday evening, at which point, Memory was 22MB. By 8am it was down to 17.5MB, so I thought 'here we go again'; however, byt 11am it was back to 18.5MB, and has stayed pretty much the same since, so I'm happy!

NeilM said:
With regard to SpB Mobile Shell, it may be worth leaving it to settle down a little...
... at which point, Memory was 22MB. By 8am it was down to 17.5MB, so I thought 'here we go again'; however, byt 11am it was back to 18.5MB, and has stayed pretty much the same since, so I'm happy!
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Very curious! I have noticed this as well! The Spb apps eat the RAM for quite a chunk, but eventually they stop at some point, and RAM gets returned by little bits... Mine hovers around the 18/19 Megs as well...
I'm using SpbPocketPlus, SpbWeather and SpbPhoneSuite (and also couldn't live without these three essentials)