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"Device Lock" to Softkey or Hardkey?

Hi!
Is it possible to get this today-plugin mapped to a soft- or hardkey? If not, does a similar app exists to unlock the device with 2 keystrokes?

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There are a couple of apps out there that will lock the screen. ScreenLock is one of them - it requires you to press two buttons at once. Another is MortSaver. Just do a search on the usual PPC software sites for "lock".

warx said:
Hi!
Is it possible to get this today-plugin mapped to a soft- or hardkey? If not, does a similar app exists to unlock the device with 2 keystrokes?
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Place the device lock Plug in at the top of your "Today" screen (must disable Date plugin). When you are in today screen, you can scroll (arrow down) one click and then click on the action button to lock device.

squeeze said:
warx said:
Hi!
Is it possible to get this today-plugin mapped to a soft- or hardkey? If not, does a similar app exists to unlock the device with 2 keystrokes?
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Place the device lock Plug in at the top of your "Today" screen (must disable Date plugin). When you are in today screen, you can scroll (arrow down) one click and then click on the action button to lock device.
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Genius lateral thinking. I like that. Well Done

Two new tools were released the last few days, the both use the built-in device lock. Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45953
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45851
Haven't yet figured out if I can also unlock without pulling out the stylus. Anyone know?
B

you can, but the plugin was designed for devices that have a full phone pad available when the screen is (e.g. smartphones, mostly); it uses the * key. You can use the same key on the wizard, but of course you have to slide out the keyboard for that

hehe, I already tried that and it's "a bit" inconvenient (considering that i also have to press the "blue dot" key to get the *)
But thanks for replying
B

THIS ONE works perfect!
http://www.mr2-power.com/downloads/DeviceLock.CAB
Just install it. Map it to a hardwarekey and there you go. I have it running on my MDA Vario and it works just perfect. One button push and the device is locked. You can even change settings ( just go to settings/system and you will see a new icon - Device Lock - )
Super little helper! This is a (IMHO) must-have-tool

DREAMBOXER said:
THIS ONE works perfect!
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it's basically the one from 3 (now 4) posts up, no?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45953

ZeBoxx said:
DREAMBOXER said:
THIS ONE works perfect!
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it's basically the one from 3 (now 4) posts up, no?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45953
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you are correct in that this tool is great ! How do I map it to a key though...

1. Start > Settings > |Personal| > Buttons
2. Select a button from the list
3. Under "Assign a program:" pick "Device Lock"
done

I came across a problem when I try to uninstall the program. After a successful unintall, I simply soft resetted my device. When the deviced booted back up, I received an error message stating that it failed to start the Device Lock program and showed the path where it used to be installed.
I looked at all the locaitons where it might have left a trail but at the end, the error message would constantly show up and slow my device down.
I had to hard reset the device. Why does it do that ?

The program may have left a notification in the notification queue. Speak to Matt to check if the program removes this on uninstallation, or remove it manually with Memaid or SKTools.
My app can remove its own notification with the -remove command line.
But you should remove the notification before uninstallation to prevent the message.
V

Removing silly "press and hold center button"

Hi all,
How do I disable the "press and hold center button" during call function?
This stupid thing has got me racing when having to dial an extension number during a call.
Its driving me mad!!!
I've updated my rom 3 times already hoping to get rid of it...
PLEASE HELP !!

danbrami said:
Hi all,
How do I disable the "press and hold center button" during call function?
This stupid thing has got me racing when having to dial an extension number during a call.
Its driving me mad!!!
I've updated my rom 3 times already hoping to get rid of it...
PLEASE HELP !!
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I don't understand what you mean. Can you explain in more detail?

Some explanations to my madness
I've installed AX3L_WM6_WWE_v3.1.2b FULL.
After I dial and connect, my screen goes opaque and the following message appears:
"Press the Center button to temporarily unlock the screen".
I must have like 5 seconds to dial any extension I need to before the screen locks again (and since I have a virtual dialpad - I can no longer dial anything).
I want to change the delay or remove this silly screen lock...
And one more thing, how to add a contact with Icontact v0.3?
it doesn't say new anywhere, how do I ask someone their name and number with out writing inside the notepad?
help me out guys...

that's really weird, must be some kind of add-on software? No clue...

start => settings => system => phone screen lock => Status: inactive + deselect autostart

cs_e2 said:
start => settings => system => phone screen lock => Status: inactive + deselect autostart
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don't work, must to give other solution. this message disturb me a lot of ("Press the Center button to temporarily unlock the screen" Apear for AX3L v3.1.2 full. Thanks for eventually help.

danbrami said:
Hi all,
How do I disable the "press and hold center button" during call function?
This stupid thing has got me racing when having to dial an extension number during a call.
Its driving me mad!!!
I've updated my rom 3 times already hoping to get rid of it...
PLEASE HELP !!
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Holy jeebus I HATE this also!!!!! I cannot seem to get it to stop bothering me, I have been using the scroll wheel to deactivate it but it comes BACK! I have been searching and searching and cannot find ANY info. Did you ever figure it out or just install a different dialer? It's awesome that my CENTER button doesn't even work!!!
-mook2420

How to auto lock wm6.5 when turn off?

Hi all,
Do you know how to auto lock wm6.5 when you turn off the mobile? I speak about the "standard" lock screen not a software like S2U2.
Thanks in advance for the tweak.
Regards, Sylvain.

you can use smartlock : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505032

Or you can just check the Auto Lock in the Lock Settings. Then every time you boot the phone, turn on the screen, etc... it will prompt for your 4 digit pin and slide to unlock.

player911 said:
Or you can just check the Auto Lock in the Lock Settings. Then every time you boot the phone, turn on the screen, etc... it will prompt for your 4 digit pin and slide to unlock.
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Hi,
Thanks for your answer but I would like to lock the phone without a digit pin. I don't know if there is a registry key for that or something I can change with Advanced Configuration Tools, HTCPedia, HD Tweak...
I'm sure I have seen an old post with this kind of trick but I can't find it that's why I need your help.
If you have another idea...
Thanks

vinsyl said:
Hi,
Thanks for your answer but I would like to lock the phone without a digit pin. I don't know if there is a registry key for that or something I can change with Advanced Configuration Tools, HTCPedia, HD Tweak...
I'm sure I have seen an old post with this kind of trick but I can't find it that's why I need your help.
If you have another idea...
Thanks
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http://thewingster.com/autolockscreen.aspx
Does exactly what you want! Remember to configure it after installing, under Start - Settings - System - Smart Lock.

You can"t do it by changing a registry key. A light application to auto-lock is LockDevice, link (and other applications links) here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550973

or simply use smartlock ... it's the easiest way to lock your device

I realise that this might not help you but, if you hold down the hang up button for 1 sec another menu appears and you can press lock. it also has other functions on the menu like cancelling data connections turning flight mode on etc.

throttle lock question

hello all...i had a quick question regarding throttle lock...the reason im using it is as an alternative to s2u2 bc that is a battery hog on my tp2...i was wondering if anyone knows through experience whether or not throttlelock will consume less battery power...also, is there a way to get it to lock whenever u put the phone into "sleep" mode (pressing the top power button to shut off the screen)...thats really the only thing i want to use it for...for example, when i press the top power button and the screen goes off, how do i get throttlelock to be whats on the screen when i "wake" the phone back up...it seems to me that the only options are to have it activate once u restart (power off and on) the phone or by pressing the throttle lock icon...i would find it very more useful if u could use it like s2u2 (turn screen off and tada!!! theres throttlelock)...can anyone help???

try smartlock. It works with the 6.5 lock and adds the functionality of locking when the phone is powered down. Search for the cab and there are instructions on what box to check to get that functionality.

will smartlock work with 6.1?

I tried s2u2 and also found that it seemed to use more power (based on readings from Homescreen++). Using throttlelock doesn't seem to have much noticable increase at all.
As for getting it to lock when you turn the screen off and wake try the following ...
Go into settings > Lock > Change 'idle time before lock' to '1' then click ok to save settings. Then exit the config go back in and change this back to '0' and 'ok'/save.
It works on my xperia as your wanting ... e.g, turn off screen using button on top, turn on and I need to enter the sequence to activate. I can't find the thread that I read the above solution on at the moment but if your struggling I will see if i can find it.

Throttlelock seems to be ok for me. It does not take much RAM, and does not consume that much power. I do have the lock thing to 0, and throttle lock comes up whenever i turn the phone on.
I used to use smartlock, but for some reason it doesnt work on the build i have!

sillysquid said:
I tried s2u2 and also found that it seemed to use more power (based on readings from Homescreen++). Using throttlelock doesn't seem to have much noticable increase at all.
As for getting it to lock when you turn the screen off and wake try the following ...
Go into settings > Lock > Change 'idle time before lock' to '1' then click ok to save settings. Then exit the config go back in and change this back to '0' and 'ok'/save.
It works on my xperia as your wanting ... e.g, turn off screen using button on top, turn on and I need to enter the sequence to activate. I can't find the thread that I read the above solution on at the moment but if your struggling I will see if i can find it.
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well, i appreciate the help but unfortuantely that method, nor anything else i do makes it work like i want it to...any other options?

do you have to disable the pin lock before using throttlelock? i currently have to enter a pin and dont know how to disable it

mwrood said:
well, i appreciate the help but unfortuantely that method, nor anything else i do makes it work like i want it to...any other options?
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I realise this is probably a daft suggestion but you do have autolock switch in the config?
Are you using 0.7?
Heres a link to the Throttlelock website wiki explaining the functions.
Might be of some help.
I'm having some trouble with the incoming call feature but apart from that it seems pretty stable.
I've tried the other options but the pattern unlock does it for me

judicious said:
do you have to disable the pin lock before using throttlelock? i currently have to enter a pin and dont know how to disable it
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Do you mean the sim pinlock?
On mine the simlock asks for the password when i start up and i use throttlelock as a general screenlock.

sillysquid said:
Do you mean the sim pinlock?
On mine the simlock asks for the password when i start up and i use throttlelock as a general screenlock.
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it's the pin lock for the whole because i use exchange mail, it's a security pin that everytime the phone goes to sleep, i have to enter it in. i did find a fix for this, it's in the reg file.

Problem after uninstalling s2u2

First of all, sorry about my bad english...
I've installed s2u2, and then uninstall it because I didn't like it.
My HD2 screen suddenly doesn't lock itself after I press the "turn off" button. it did this problem before, but then i fixed it with pressing "start" and then "lock".
I tried to do so again, but it hasn't work.
what can I do so my HD2 screen will lock itself after pressing the "turn off" button (like he did before I installed S2U2)??
Thanks, EliorAvR.

Elior-AvR said:
First of all, sorry about my bad english...
I've installed s2u2, and then uninstall it because I didn't like it.
My HD2 screen suddenly doesn't lock itself after I press the "turn off" button. it did this problem before, but then i fixed it with pressing "start" and then "lock".
I tried to do so again, but it hasn't work.
what can I do so my HD2 screen will lock itself after pressing the "turn off" button (like he did before I installed S2U2)??
Thanks, EliorAvR.
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You probably need to go in and turn on the device lock again. S2U2 automatically shuts it off when you install it.
Start>Tools>Device Lock>Check both items at the top

I can't find in my HD2 the "Device lock"... can it be in other location?

if u bothered to read this thread here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583638 u wont have any issues..
27. Disable Auto Screen Lock
If you use S2U2, you would have hated the double lock annoyance. Now you can turn off default Auto Screen Lock.
Go to HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd and change DeviceLockWhenSuspend to 0, or use the following cab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...2&d=1258236796 thanks to triperko.
this issue has been resolved..

No, that isn't what I meant. I uninstalled the SU2U from my device, and I want the HTC lock screen to lock my phone when i press the "turn off" button.

Sorry for asking again, but can anyone help me?

go to Settings --> Menu --> All Settings --> Lock --> Check box "Prompt if phone unused for: "
let's see if that works..

Go to HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd and change DeviceLockWhenSuspend to 1. See if it works?

-I tried the "all settings" thing, and I have to use password...
-How do I get to HKCU? what is it? controlpanel and staff?

i had the same problem few days ago...i tried different ways...but somehow it worked after couple of hours.
hold down the "call cancel" button and click "Lock Device"...and do the soft reset.
if that didn't work then just install the original cab file for HD2 lockscreen. I've attatched it below. Hope that helps.

How do I do soft-reset? particulary after I had locked my phone? and the cab didn't change anything...

i have the same issue. Any solutions yet?

The regitsry option doesn't work....Even i m in same ditch with no defualt lock screen on my phone

Okay Guys...i was able to get the lock screen back on my phone without any hard-rest and without any cab installatio.
Just made the following updates in Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Lockscreen and look for "Enable" and set it's dword to 1. Soft reset.
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\ and look for AutoDeviceLockEnable dword should be 1.
U need to restart your phone(soft reset) and everything works as usual.
I had not install any S2U kinda software. Just installed Iconsoft PhoneEx2 2 days back. I still don't know what caused the change in my phone.
Happy to have it working properly now!!

the cab didn't work. i tried to tap the box in the "all setting -> lock", and it work! but i have to use password, and i don't want to use password...

wsp said:
Go to HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd and change DeviceLockWhenSuspend to 1. See if it works?
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this is worked for me thanks alot.
just soft reset your phone. and the changes will take place