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Hey Guys,
I posted this in the Kaiser thread. It works brilliantly on my Ameo too.
Here's the first post from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332324
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I’ve found a mint piece of software that no Kaiser owner should be without.
It comes with a trial period and u should check it out.
I was looking for some software that would help secure my phone and came across this. http://www.wimp-software.co.uk)
It’s supposedly designed to help you find your phone (yeh right, I aint gonna lose my £500 phone) but me and my mate have had a **** load of fun with it.
It’s pretty cool.
If you read the instructions, you can basically text the phone, but the other person doesn’t get the text message. The software grabs this coded text message and sends you back the gps position of the phone. It also gives you a link to google maps which is great if you’ve got Opera installed on your phone. (Don’t try PIE, it doesn’t work)
I gotta say, I’ve seen a lot of cool software around, but this one is SO cool. I only wish my girlfriend had a Kaiser. I could have so much fun with this.
The only thing I would add to the software though, is to know I was being WIMPED. Maybe a little SMS noise, or the icon changed or something, but I do suppose that it was written for phone theft. I haven’t tried it yet, but it also claims that if you change the SIM card in the phone it’ll SMS you with the number of the new SIM card.
this is a great find. thanks
Yes, this is a fantastic idea. However, the implication on our privacy is something to think about very seriously. Yes, it does protect our phone from theft and lost.
Can it be uninstalled or removed by a hard reset.?
Yes, it can be uninstalled, and yes it will be removed by a hard reset.
HOWEVER, pop it into your External Rom and the above two things become insignificant.
That's very true.
or cook it into a rom, doesnt help if they re-flash though...
Mobile Justice
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mjustice
Does the same, is freeware, works without problems on My athena WITHOUT bottom bar at 128 DPI (WINP shows no ICON)
The easiest way could be to cook it into a ROM and put the config file into an unlocked EXTERNAL ROM.
This is needed because a config file is requested, so, even if you cook mobile justice into the rom, you can't cook the config file (it needs your password, your SIM number and your phone number to report at..)
Then you can config your phone and even in case of an hard reset, without the thieft knowledge of the SW, it will restart and it reads the config file into the external ROM
Midget_1990 said:
or cook it into a rom, doesnt help if they re-flash though...
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We would have to assume that 99.9% of the guy having our phones does not know anything about flashing. This is a reasonable assumption I think.
Having even 80% chances of getting back a lost phone is already not bad.
eaglesteve said:
We would have to assume that 99.9% of the guy having our phones does not know anything about flashing. This is a reasonable assumption I think.
Having even 80% chances of getting back a lost phone is already not bad.
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Agree with this. Even having the config file on the MicroDrive might work, if this could be built into the ROM to look there by default. Don't know if that's possible. Yes, you could erase the Microdrive but this would take more research than the usual thief might be willing to make...
WIMP says it will send a Google Maps link, will Mobile Justice do that? Seems like MJ is actually more configurable.
wgary said:
Agree with this. Even having the config file on the MicroDrive might work, if this could be built into the ROM to look there by default. Don't know if that's possible. Yes, you could erase the Microdrive but this would take more research than the usual thief might be willing to make...
WIMP says it will send a Google Maps link, will Mobile Justice do that? Seems like MJ is actually more configurable.
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MJ send GPS info in some formats, and have NO ICON on home screen. And a guy having in his hands a phone like this the first thing he search on google is HOW TO HARD RESET THE DEVICE Without a config file in ROM (on on microdrive I agree, but when you hard reset the ATHENA he asks "do you want to format the microdrive?" Having a stolen one the answer will be always YES!
Moreover is FREE, so I think no problems, asking to author, to put it into the ROM and to modify the registry key for config file to have it on external rom. The problem is.. could we have a PK3.0 with External Rom unocked as default?
sergiopi said:
MJ send GPS info in some formats, and have NO ICON on home screen. And a guy having in his hands a phone like the first thing he search on google is HOW TO HARD RESET THE DEVICE Without a config file in ROM (on on microdrive I agree, but when you hard reset the ATHENA he asks "do you want to format the microdrive?" Having a stolen one the answer will be always YES!
Moreover is FREE, so I think no problems, asking to author, to put it into the ROM and to modify the registry key for config file to have it on external rom. The problem is.. could we have a PK3.0 with External Rom unocked as default?
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I don't recall being asked about reformatting the MicroDrive on hard reset... But having it in external rom would certainly be a viable approach. This would be a nice feature for PK3.0
Has anyone got MobileJustice working??
I can send a message but the GPS feature doesn't work. Anyone??
I tried mobileJustice and it didnt work for me either
wgary said:
I can send a message but the GPS feature doesn't work. Anyone??
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So... I also tried WIMP and no love there, either. Even "heated up" GPS first. Thoughts, anyone?
wgary said:
So... I also tried WIMP and no love there, either. Even "heated up" GPS first. Thoughts, anyone?
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WIMP worked for me second time out - had to increase the GPS timeout from 3 mins to 10 (I haven't yet tried any intermediate settings).
apd said:
WIMP worked for me second time out - had to increase the GPS timeout from 3 mins to 10 (I haven't yet tried any intermediate settings).
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What settings did you use? I have x7500... Thanks!
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What settings did you use? I have x7500... Thanks!
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COM4, 38400, GPS TImeout 10, Max Satellites 6
The only way to works well it's integrating it in the rom, cause if its stolen the first thing that can do is change the rom
New Version on their website.
V1.2 includes various stealth options.
Wouldn't it be great if we could tell the program to draw the thiefs attention (eg an alarm) and when the person reacts to this alarm have it make a photograph with the front camera, which could be send through mms or e-mail... Then you would know who to look for when you arrive at the GPS coordinates with your baseball bat...
For those of you who may know what I'm talking about, have you ever used PointUI's device lock?
Don't you just want that on your Windows Mobile? It's very sleek and fast. To me? I think it's way better than the S2U2.
I was hoping if anyone was able to take that part of PointUI's program with their permission (of course), and be able to make it into a cab or something so that we could put that into our own device without having to install the whole PointUI program to use it.
I think that may be a good idea, but I was hoping to hear others opinions on this subject and wondering if this idea was possible.
Anyways, have fun around the forums!
IMO, S2U2 is way better than PointUI's screen lock interpretation. Its not perfect yet 97% there (hence the 0.97 version number) =)
But if you like something sleek and fast there is a Mini S2U here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=357415
onlock is much better than Mini S2U if you want something light.
Yeah, I liked S2U2, but then it sometimes the program turns blank and since I know where the slider is I was still able to unlock my phone. Thank goodness. Another problem I had is the landscape mode. Once I put my phone in landscape mode and the phone is locked, the same blank screen happens. That's why I uninstalled.
I also have tried the MiniU2, but it bothers me because its so plain even if it doesn't take up much memory. Theres no time or anything on there and from the time I installed it, the slider does not retract when you don't slide it all the way. It just stayed at the same position.
Despite all of this, I really liked hearing your opinions. Thank you!
Hi All...!
In this times i has received many support from user niki forum.
Thanks so much guys.
Now i'm cooking ours Rom niki device,and what u want in Niki project Rom please post here.I will look in it and select which the best for us.
Any ideas just post in this thread
U're welcome guys
first to post here...well I guess the best way to start is to thank you for your work!
second..I think that all niki's users would love to find a way to improve battery life...right now it really drains out quickly..and perhaps there is something that can be done to reduce the consumption of energy.
plus i would love to see wifi connectivity on my screen..
ciao from Italy
I guess there will be many nice things to include (which dont come to my mind right now.. )
The only thing i'd say at the moment is that it would be awesome to include PointUI (www.pointUI.com) in some way... I know it's in very early stage and still has some bugs but it simply looks astonishing!
just my 2 cents...
i would like long press end key to power an .exe. such as slide2unlock..
1st I want to appreciate for you taking the time to try to make a good device even better.
Here it goes:
A finger friendly, always accessible task manager/task switcher (like the one of AE Button Plus, also the button-customization possibilities are nearly endless, which enable ducamie to do what he wants)
hangup-on-slider-close tool which is available in the forum. maybe it needs some modding since I prefer not to lock the phone or anything else but just to hang-up if I accepted the call via slider-open.
LCMinutes (also available here)
the HTC Apps with all proper working customization tools
since we own the niki, we all love eye candy stuff. So if something looks awesome and don't impact on performance too much, consider it.
some kind of working card export thing
system tweaks that make the niki a bit faster. consider to spent more ram to get more speed (some cache values and such things)
how about google maps
not to mention that working gps would be really great
get rid of those MS Live Apps
Well... this list is quite long I guess. Consider this a cheeky wishlist .
Cheers,
jekk
Black Berry Connect 4.0.0.92 Included!!
This Version Work in the RIM Network!
Personally I would like:
- to be able to customise the long end key press, to add other programs, mortscripts, etc to it.
- to be able to customise the Keypad quick tasks (I have changed New Note to launch Opera Mini so it is possible)
- A decent close all running programs function, ideally to be able to invoke the HTC xbutton task manager 'drop down' using a button.
Really appreciate your efforts Tom.
Request:
1) Radio FM
2) Wi-FI
3) GPS
apps:
1) Slide2Unlock
2) HTC Home Customizer
3) Pim Backup
4) Advanced Config.
5) WkTask
6) Call Firewall
Tks !
surely WI_FI- GPS,sms voice reader like (damn) Nokia
Cubo Customizer....
d.
I'd like an app to get rid of the f******ing T9 !
Grmpf.
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who_else said:
I'd like an app to get rid of the f******ing T9 !
Grmpf.
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the funny thing about this is that if it didnt exist at all like in the excalibur there would be ALOT of users screaming to have this functionality . After getting used to the T9 function I really dont mind it.
having said that a 4 sided cube that dont resemble the iphone would be great. and then the obvious is a big storage rom without the ext-rom.
Why do you guys want that third party soft like point ui or similar will be installed?
If a new version is released u have to install the new pointui in userspace.
Then u have lost double space.
I would prefer to remove all apps that can be installed by yourself.
Even Live Mobile or HTC Apps.
Then everybody can install what he needs and save space.
Also u can remove soft if there is something newer if it's not in the ROM.
If it's in ROM it's lost space and u have to flash a new ROM erverytime a app
is released in a new version if u need more space.
And that means to install everthing u need again and again.
Pls do a stable and good Rom with only the needed things,
for additional apps in newest version we have threads like the HTC Apps Thread.
Is it possible to have it contain more than 1 language keyboards/text input? I know have an English version, and it would be usefull for me to be able to use xt9 in Dutch.
Thyraz said:
I would prefer to remove all apps that can be installed by yourself.
Even Live Mobile or HTC Apps.
Then everybody can install what he needs and save space.
Also u can remove soft if there is something newer if it's not in the ROM.
If it's in ROM it's lost space and u have to flash a new ROM erverytime a app
is released in a new version if u need more space.
And that means to install everthing u need again and again.
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TOTALLY AGREE!!
And I would like that you put in a softkey reg that fills up my bankaccount each time I press it.
Also a x-ray hack to the camera, I dont think I need to explain why
j/k
sorry 4 spam Tom, just had to
I came up this morning with one more things that i would love to have in my phone:
the possibility to use two dictionaries at the same time (primary and secondary). i.e. :If you write a word in T9 that it is not recognize by the first dictionary T9 tries to see possible matches with the second one..
ciao
thanks for cooking the Niki Project ROM!
these are the things that I want to be included in the ROM (if possible)
- WIFI & GPS Workaround
- Disable XT9
- Be able to map keypad buttons (IE button as "OK/Close" (16 keys))
- FM receiver
- Removable Storage workaround (WM5 Storage/Card Export)
good luck on the project!
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- Disable XT9
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I do not understand what you mean guys with Disable XT9 ..I mean in my touch dual I can choose if I want to us XT9 or not..what kind of problem do you have?
an Screelook application
Hi...
When I'm in a call a like to have an "Screen Lock aplication" like "Phone Screenlock" from palmarysoft.
I don't like to open a lot of application just because may "face touch the screen " because I'm have a call
Thanks!
can you do something with this "http://htcclassaction.org/" I mead add the correct drivers or make to rom wm 6.1???
Thanks
Strange SMS.exe
Right i need a hand from one of you clever folks.
Basically the whole ability to view/send/edit any form of messaging has disappeared, every single link in all of my panels or apps where im usually able to enter the messaging application are dead...i mean there there but when i click them nothing happens....
even when i go in through the start menu etc i wont work...
now i know i can hard reset and start again but id rather not ....just got my setup how i like it.... so if possible need a soloution.
was wondering is there a sms.exe or a messaging cab or something that i can reload from the directory? if so where is it cos i cant find anything like tht when i look via file explorerr....i guess im hoping i can just reinstal the cab and it will all be fine.
thank you for any help.
update
right this is really freakin me out now!! i put my sim in another fone and i cant access the text messages from that either! so it must be a settin or something that i have done on my x1 thats messed it up....ive had a look in all the settings i can find for sms (of which i couldnt find many) and cant seem to fix it....someone please help i have no idea wot to do!
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right this is really freakin me out now!! i put my sim in another fone and i cant access the text messages from that either! so it must be a settin or something that i have done on my x1 thats messed it up....ive had a look in all the settings i can find for sms (of which i couldnt find many) and cant seem to fix it....someone please help i have no idea wot to do!
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So maybe your SIM is broken?
Have you tried another SIM card in the xperia?
Hm...but messages aren't stored on the SIM card anymore -they are all in the phone's memory.
I would suggest trying another SIM card.
If this does not help and noone else has an answer, a hardreset would be the best way.
arrgghh
so tried another sim in fone and that dosnt work either...so whatever it is its on the fone and the sim card!
Well I had a similar issue...I would often have to restart the phone in order to get the messaging icons working. The problem was the message delivery report...i just disabled this with xperia tweak. Although it sounds as though your issue could perhaps be a little more complex.
hey all
i have hd2 rom with rom Elegancia v 8.0 wwe , manila 2.5.2012412 , and radio 2.08.
i have installed on my sd card S2U2 to lock the screen and so , and i also installed ( like stupid ) pocket shield. i didnt take into account the fact they gonna work together ( )
i removed the pocket shield, but in a way , its still there , and i dont know how !
by saying its still there - i cant lock the screen during call , the call menu is totally have changed , i cant call directly from my favorites but i have to go around and around .
do u have any solution for me ???
( i even removed the s2u2 and nothing ) .
tnks in advance !!!
try hardresetting your phone.
warning: you will lose all data! its like a factory reset.
I still cant understand why people install system-relevant or deeply integrated programs like s2u2 on sd-card....
mmmm
joker.mn said:
try hardresetting your phone.
warning: you will lose all data! its like a factory reset.
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tnk u very much for answering !!!!
it means i'll have to install the new rom again, reinstall the softwares placed on the sd card and more ? ?
can u give me a less violent way ..... ?
tnks in advance.
ill explain:
elburna said:
I still cant understand why people install system-relevant or deeply integrated programs like s2u2 on sd-card....
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im quite new with the phone. probably logic isnt my strong side , too .
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anyway, i'll take your mark , and i'll install it on the main memory .
edmi said:
im quite new with the phone. probably logic isnt my strong side , too .
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anyway, i'll take your mark , and i'll install it on the main memory .
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I wouldn't bother, I install everything to my SD card, I always have and I will continue to do so. It's never harmed my phone.
Kalavere said:
I wouldn't bother, I install everything to my SD card, I always have and I will continue to do so. It's never harmed my phone.
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Then see what happens when connected to PC as Flash Drive and you lock the phone with S2U2
elburna said:
Then see what happens when connected to PC as Flash Drive and you lock the phone with S2U2
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i totally agree!
thumb rules:
1. any software/application that the system uses or that the system invokes autonomously should be installed to main memory. this includes items such as lock applications, alarm applications, even your ring tone!
2. any software/application that you start on your own (such as a music player or browser or game) can be installed to the memory card. as always, there are exceptions to this rule but there are no exceptions to rule number 1, i.e. everything always works fine from main memory while some things may not work fine from the memory card.
ok ok ok !!!!!
i dont wanna be a baby buuuuuuuuuuuuuut
lets come back to the real problem !!!!
how can i fix it ( without hard reset !! ) ??????????!??????
tnks !!!
edmi said:
im quite new with the phone. probably logic isnt my strong side , too .
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anyway, i'll take your mark , and i'll install it on the main memory .
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A little piece of advise here. Apps belong on the phone. Data belongs on the card. Don't mix them and never forget.