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Hot fix - v1.219 (posted on 17 September)
1. fixed the problem that all incoming calls were identified as "unknown" on some devices (e.g. Treo)
2. fixed the problem to treat data connection as voice call
3. fixed the power drain problem (but not 100% sure yet, pls report your findings as my device never has this issue)
4. fixed the blank screen when responding a call on some devices
5. fixed the abnormal call waiting screen
6. fixed the data reconnection problem
Pls get this hot fix of iLock.exe at the end of this post. It's only applicable with v1.21 has been installed first.
After the installation, pls soft-reset the device.
BTW, I'm very happy to let you know that we now have 2 versions of Configurator for S2U.
English
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1501071&postcount=1458
Chinese
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1479572&postcount=1217
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Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 31 August)
It's now udpated to v1.21, the changes are:
1. moved the phone part from SNAPI to TAPI for higher reliability
2. fixed the "Unknown/Private Caller" issue
3. added option DialedID (DWORD): it will appear when dialing a call. But there are limitations:
- it only has a "End Call" key, i.e. no key for mute, speaker, contact... etc... but it has a big pic depending on your CallerID setting.
- it only works when CloseApp is 0, CallerID is 1 or 2, DialedID is 1 & SLIDE is already running in the background. WHY? Simply because don't want to slow down the normal dialing process.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4. improved the responsiveness of keys on the Caller ID screen
5. added option to stop showing the total no. of "Active Task" - set ShowTask (DWORD) to 0
6. fixed the bug of displaying wrong "missed call" when CallerID is disabled
7. fixed the sliding date issue when a call comes in & out very quickly
8. SLIDE now awares of the running of HTC's Audio Manager
9. some bugs fixed
Please remember to RESTART iLock after any registry settings (under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\Slide2Unlock) changed, otherwise it won't work.
The download links are:
CAB file
http://rapidshare.com/files/52374401/Slide2UnLock1.21-WM5.cab.html
http://www.sendspace.com/file/4s1grz
http://www.badongo.com/file/4208845
Updated files only (for experienced users if you don't want the old settings changed by the installer)
http://rapidshare.com/files/52374619/Slide2UnLock1.21.rar.html
http://www.sendspace.com/file/2r57xk
http://www.badongo.com/file/4208862
Please read the readme.txt for more details.
If you're happy with it, don't forget to buy me coffee or send me a post to show your appreciation. I need your motivation. Thanks.
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Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 24 August)
Just updated to v1.20, the changes are:
1. reworked part of Caller ID function (as before, you're still recommended to set CloseApp to 0 when using the CallerID function)
2. when Caller ID is enable & works, the Caller ID of the latest missed call will be alerted
3. added option Slide2Answer (DWORD, 1 is enable; 0 is disable): when a call comes in & your device is locked by SLIDE, you'll have to "slide to answer"; or press the power button to decline the call. Please test this function carefully, otherwise you'll not be able to answer any call! If your device have power off problem with the previous versions, please do not enable this option. This option will only work when CallerID is enable & SafeMode is disable.
4. added support to show the total no. of "Active Task"
5. added support to show current day's Weather info from the HTC Home plugin: set "ShowWeather" to 5
(since I have to remap the icon index of HTC to WP/PW manually, if you find any mismatch icons, pls let me know)
6. iLock now accept several command switches:
-slide to start/invoke SLIDE
-nomsg to not to show any message even it closes itself & SLIDE
-refresh to close SLIDE & reload the registry settings (except for SafeMode changes, the device need soft-reset before it's effective)
7. some bugs fixed
Please read the readme.txt for more details.
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Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 2 August)
Here is another update v1.19, the changes are:
1. fixed some issues of Caller ID
2. added support to animated Wallpaper (but not GIF)
you have to make muliple frames of pics with same size and concatenated them together to a single BMP file;
add to registry - "WpFrameNo" (DWORD) with the number of frames in the file;
add to registry - "WpFrameRate" (DWORD) with the number of milliseconds the frames will be changed;
for the Landscape wallpaper, use "WpLFrameNo" & "WpLFrameRate" correspondingly
Pls be WARNED that the larger the animated BMP file, the more RAM will be consumed; and more POWER will be drained!
I've uploaded a sample (Animated Globe) at the bottom of this post, please read the readme on how to use it.
3. added user input Weather info: set "ShowWeather" to 4;
add to registry - "UserWeather" (DSTRING) with the format X|Y|H|L
where X could be S for using the weather icon from SPB; and P will use the weather icon from WP/PW;
Y is the weather icon's index no;
H is the highest temperature;
L is the lowest temperature.
e.g. S|10|30|20 means to show SPB's icon no. 10 with highest temperature 30 & lowest temperature 20
4. the weather forecast of WP & PW will not show the icons for night
5. increased the length of the paths of Wallpaper to 128
6. fixed the keyboard icon problem with Wisbar
7. some bugs fixed
Please read the readme for the details.
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Enjoy,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 21 July)
After more than 2 weeks, here is another update... v1.18. I'm so excited to announce that now SLIDE supports UNICODE, i.e. it shows the operator name, date & appointment details in your native language.
Secondly, it has its own Caller ID...
and a new Call Waiting Caller ID...
other changes are:
4. Appointment details can be displayed in multilple lines
5. supports the device's native screen size, make sure you have a wallpaper with proper size & enough free RAM (it may take around 6.5M)
6. SLIDE loads a bit faster
7. fixed the memory leak when WP or PW is enabled
8. some graphics changed
9. some bugs fixed
10. from v1.18, it only supports WM5 or 6
How to enable/disable Caller ID
========================
Please read this session thoroughly before attempting to enable the CallerID setting, otherwise it'll not work & you may need to soft-reset your device.
1. Please disable other 3rd party Caller ID apps.
2. As the system has a default Caller ID notification, iLock has to depress it before showing it's own Caller ID. But the problem is different Language device has to be handled differently. So far, iLock is coded to identify the system Caller ID notification in English & Traditional Chinese devices only (i.e. for these devices, simply change the value of "CallerID" as below). For other Languages, please follow these steps:
a. stop iLock.
b. try to call your device, write down the Windows TEXT of the incoming call notification (i.e. the TEXT on the top window bar, for e.g., WM6 English will be "Phone - Incoming")
c. new a registry value "IncomingText" (STRING) under "\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\Slide2Unlock" and enter EXACTLY the above TEXT
d. set "CallerID" to 1 (fullscreen mode) or 2 (thumbnail mode)
e. start iLock & SLIDE
f. try to call your device again. If there is no new Caller ID, the TEXT you just enterd is not exactly match with the system's Caller ID notification. Please repeat the above steps.
g. see the new Caller ID, enjoy!
3. It's suggested to set "CloseApp" to 0, otherwise you'll have to wait more than 1 second before you know who's calling. The downside is it'll eat about 5.5M RAM.
4. As displaying a Caller ID screen is a mission critical job, pls install SLIDE in device instead of Storage Card.
5. Sometimes, the Caller ID screen may come out more than a second after the ring begins, but it's out of iLock's control.
6. Pls do not use the built-in PIN LOCK, otherwise the Caller ID will not be shown up properly.
7. How to recover the system default Caller ID notification?
a. stop iLock
b. set CallerID to 0
c. soft-reset the device
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Cheers,
A_C
Hey guys, (posted on 4 July)
As you may already notice that this app is recently unwelcome here, this is probably the last update.
Admin, don't panic, I'll not post any files here. Besides, the update I provided will not contain any copyright graphic files that Apple claims to have. I was wondering how you or they know this app contains the iPhone code?!
Why this patch exists? Because some nice guys provided me some great info about WeatherPanel & PocketWeather. Now, SLIDE can show weather data from these apps too. And there is some minor bug fixing as well (includes getting data from SPBWeather).
Please follow the readme file for this update & enjoy!
A_C,
your apps is nice and I have updated and tested on each release...
please don't leave us... >.<
A_C you are the best!!!
skypirate said:
A_C,
your apps is nice and I have updated and tested on each release...
please don't leave us... >.<
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I totaly agree with you!!!!!
Quality A_C,
Don't let the buggers grind you down........off to eat my *pple pie
Hey A_C, you have been making a great contribution to the xda's real meaning, i.e. "developing". So, I'd request you to continue ur stay here..
Moreover, I think the main prob is that xda-developers cannot "host" the files here. You can still provide a rapidshare (or similar) link to ur creations. But maybe u can clear this up with admins...
Thanks so much A_C for everything, you definately have to stay.
(Won't you guys look over at www.slide2unlock.co.nr , it looks like somebody must have seen this page and updated it already )
i like this soft.thank you very much!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the application, it is a great app......
If you continue to make changes it would be great if you would add the city name for the Weather Application...
hi A_C,
just tested out the the latest v1.172 patch on my magician and it now works 100% perfect! again, thank you for looking up the WM2003se bugs!
with your hard work all said and done, slide2unlock truly has become THE most useful and must have app for the pocket pc (even surpassing the iphone's keylock app by a mile). and with this being the final release, you really know how to go out in style!
thanks A_C,
myownregister
No Weather Icon Showing??
I just updated to 1.17 and added the patch. I've followed the instructions in the "readme.txt" file to a T, as follows:
Update steps:
1. install v1.17
2. stop iLock & SLIDE
3. overwrite SLIDE.EXE with the extracted file (the default path is \Program Files\Slide2Unlock\)
4. extract the weather icons to the default program path.
5. create a new registry key "ShowWeather" under "\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\Slide2Unlock"
0 is disable
1 show data from SPBWeather
2 show data from WeatherPanel
3 show data from PocketWeather
6. start iLock, & then SLIDE.
I created the new registry key from step 5 to show data from PocketWeather, which is installed to the Storage Card.
In Step 4, exactly where does the weather icons go?? I've tried copying the entire weather folder to \Program Files\Slide2Unlock, and even into the \GFX folder. I've tried putting the weather folder into the bmp folder of Pocket Weather also.
Still, I'm getting nothing as far as a weather icon. Everything else works great!! I just really need help with getting the weather icon to show. What am I missing here??
A_C, this is a really GREAT app. I've been using it ever since your initial release and keep updating (although I somehow missed the 1.16 update). Looking forward to even more excellent apps from you!!!
for some reason, the file i donwload from the link is always error, broken.
anyone kindly send me one? to my email?
thank you so much, great app!!!!! and it always wrong on my Asus a696 when i use landscape mode. wierd.
[email protected]
Here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/a9so9e
MAN, thank you so much! got the file!
now, anyone has the same problem i have? on landscpe mode, it runs, but doesn't work.
i got Asus A696 PDA, not phone. 240*320.
thanks again!
Thanks for the great app, A_C. One of the most outstanding PPC apps ever.
Absolutely flawless.
Hey guys,
Thank you for your comment & support. Glad to hear to that you like this little app.
@newbie2
Pls make sure the key "ShowWeather" is DWORD.
The weather icons included in the patch should be placed under the folder where you installed SLIDE.
@delude
Thank you very much!
@tonyso68
It's a known problem that PPL cannot run on certain device's landscape mode. No solution yet.
Great work A_C. I have been playing with this in my custom roms for the Apache for a little while now. I would like to bring your attention to one thing that I have found in your newest version dealing with Weather Panel. Now, I did convert this to an OEM and put it in a custom 3.5 rom for the Apache. As part of the conversion, I tried to minimize the amount of copying that was necessary so it roms from \Windows instead of \Program Files. That said, I have not had any problems before the latest version.
Here is a screen shot of what is showing when I have the reg for Weather Panel enabled. As you can see, it moves the date to the bottom and is only displaying the forcasted temp with an incorrect "high temp". The actual forcasted temp at this time shoudl read --/65. Perhaps it is an incompatibility issue, but I was wondering how it reads the info from the WP data. Perhaps my version of WP is not the same as the one used to create the WP compatibility.
Sorry for the bad screehshot. I had to resize to post it. If you cannot read it, in the lower left it says "-9999/65"
Great program. Love it on my 6800.
Can anyone help direct me how to get slide2unlock to show up on my Today screen like a plugin so I only have to click once to execute it on my ppc6800?
Creating Today screen plugins doesn't look very easy.
This would be a nice feature and would make it similar to the 6800s original unlock app on the Today screen.
Just set it up to lock on wake (or idle I guess it is). Then, when you hit the power button and shut the phone off, it is locked when it comes back on.
I just installed this after having problems with some other locking apps and it's working great for me. I do have one question though. I couldn't read through the entire previous thread and I didn't see anything about this is the readme.
I see that I have slide.exe running all the time taking up 2.65mb of RAM. There's also iLock.exe taking up 15.90kb. It was my impression since iLock is in the Startup folder that it is what needs to be running to trigger slide which actually locks the device. So I killed the slide.exe process and tested, everything worked fine. However slide.exe showed back up among my running processes after locking the device.
So, should both processes be running all the time, and if so, why? If not, any idea what's going on?
Thanks again for the great app!
Hey, (22 Oct 2007)
Another update to v0.60:
- changed the clock files format (all under GFX\Clock) for easier customisation (for transparent effect, the top left corner pixel must be the transparent color)
(For hi-res devices, please extract files from either vclock.zip or vclockH.zip & copy them to \GFX\Clock under the installed path. Otherwise the clock will be shown as half-sized.)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(used clockh.zip & TimeFormat set to hh':'mmtt)
- fixed the background power interuption problem
- do not start S2U2 when the LCD is turned off
- smoother start-up
- some bugs fixed
CAB files (Thanks Xenpain for hosting the file)
http://ac.xenpage.eu/S2U2-0.60-WM5.rar
http://www.mediafire.com/?cmmdnztwwdl
(There is no updated files only for download this time)
For details, as usual, please read the Readme file or the 2nd post.
Besides, S2U2 now has two add-on
The configurator by dmagician: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1600647&postcount=331
And a Today plug-in by perasite: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1590615&postcount=234
Thanks both!
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Hey, (17 Oct 2007)
A minor update to v0.53:
- added option ShowAlarm to show the coming system alarm info
- added a little animation when the device is charging
- fixed the "Flight Mode" issue for Treo
- some minor bugs fixed
For details, as usual, please read the Readme file or the 2nd post.
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Hey guys, (14 Oct 2007)
Just updated to v0.52 with the following changes:
- ShowAppointment also shows "all day event" (but only the 1st one)
- reworked the "Flight Mode / No Service" detection
- fixed the WVGA display defect in Landscape mode
- fixed Autostart to work with soft-key power off
- some bugs fixed
For details, as usual, please read the Readme file or the 2nd post.
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Hey guys, (11 Oct 2007)
Following the previous thread, here is another update... v0.5...
- added Landscape orientation (the wallpaper file is wallpaperL.bmp under GFX folder)
- added auto power saving as S2U (i.e. the shimmer will stop after idle for a while)
- added an icon for S2U2
- added Unread XXX notifications & ShowTask option
- added options ShowAppointment & AppointmentTimeFormat
(read the Configuration section below for the details)
- no more AC_XXX.bmp temp files
- all texts are VGA aware
- some graphic improvements on VGA mode
- fixed the problem with other Alarm software
CAB files (Thanks Xenpain for hosting the file)
http://ac.xenpage.eu/S2U2-0.5-WM5.rar
http://www.mediafire.com/?btf2adld2vt
There is no updated files only for download this time, please backup your settings & use the CAB file to install.
For details, as usual, please read the Readme file or the next post.
Finally, to show your appreciation or if you want to see the future of this app, pls CLICK HERE.
Readme...
READ ME FIRST
=============================
S2U2 is a simple lock/unlock application which has the iPhone style slide unlocking. It can be used as a screensaver while you don't use your device.
THIS VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THE CALLER ID FUNCTION YET!
Prerequisition:
===============
- WM5 or 6 devices
- free RAM: ~ 1M for QVGA; ~ 3M for VGA
Installation:
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- If you have Slide2Unlock installed, please uninstall it first & then soft-reset.
- After installation, there are 2 shortcuts created under \Program Files\S2U2:
iLock2.lnk - start/stop ilock2.exe (on the 1st run, it runs silently in the background; on the 2nd run, it closes iLock2 & S2U2)
S2U2.lnk - manually start S2U2 (be sure iLock2 is running in the background, otherwise the Battery status will not be updated)
- A shortcut for iLock2.exe is created automatically under "\Windows\StartUp" as well.
- Installation on Storage Card is not supported (for the sake of stability).
- There are 2 clock font files for selection - clock.zip (default) & clockH.zip. How to use?
1. stop iLock2
2. delete those files under \GFX\Clock (under the installed folder)
3. copy the extracted files to \GFX\Clock
4. start iLock2 & S2U2
- For hi-res devices, please extract files (follow the above steps) from either vclock.zip or vclockH.zip & copy them to \GFX\Clock under the installed path. Otherwise the clock will be shown as half-sized.
Configuration: (in the Registry under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\S2U2. Please remember to RESTART iLock2 after any registry settings changed, otherwise it won't work):
=================================================================================
- The Date & Time format can be customized by changing the keys DateFormat & TimeFormat:
Date:
d Day of month as digits with no leading zero for single-digit days.
dd Day of month as digits with leading zero for single-digit days.
ddd Day of week as a three-letter abbreviation.
dddd Day of week as its full name.
M Month as digits with no leading zero for single-digit months.
MM Month as digits with leading zero for single-digit months.
MMM Month as a three-letter abbreviation.
MMMM Month as its full name.
y Year as last two digits, but with no leading zero for years less than 10.
yy Year as last two digits, but with leading zero for years less than 10.
yyyy Year represented by full four or five digits, depending on the calendar used. Thai Buddhist and Korean calendars both have five digit years. The "yyyy" pattern will show five digits for these two calendars, and four digits for all other supported calendars.
yyyyy Identical to "yyyy".
For example, to get the date displays "Wed, Aug 31 94"
set DateFormat to ddd',' MMM dd yy
Time:
h Hours with no leading zero for single-digit hours; 12-hour clock.
hh Hours with leading zero for single-digit hours; 12-hour clock.
H Hours with no leading zero for single-digit hours; 24-hour clock.
HH Hours with leading zero for single-digit hours; 24-hour clock.
m Minutes with no leading zero for single-digit minutes.
mm Minutes with leading zero for single-digit minutes.
s Seconds with no leading zero for single-digit seconds.
ss Seconds with leading zero for single-digit seconds.
t One character time marker string, such as A or P.
tt Multicharacter time marker string, such as AM or PM.
For example, to get the time displays "11:29:40 PM"
set TimeFormat to hh':'mm':'ss tt
- If you want to "auto start" S2U2 when the device is woke up, set:
Autostart to 1 (0 to disable)
- To turn off the LCD by S2U2, you may specify:
OffLCD to n (after n seconds idle, the screen will be off; minimum is 5 seconds; 0 to disable)
- When the OffLCD is enabled, you may specify whether the device is suspended or remain active but with LCD turned off:
BlankScreen set to 0 or 1 (0 to suspend the device; 1 to turn off the LCD only)
- For devices with the capability to turn off the backlight, you may set S2U2 to start automatically when the device's backlight is turned off by:
IdleStart set to 1 (0 to disable)
- Similar to IdleStart, ACIdleStart has the same function when the device is charging:
ACIdleStart set to 1 (0 to disable)
- Similar to OffLCD, ACOffLCD has the same function when the device is charging:
ACOffLCD to n (after n seconds idle, the screen will be off; minimum is 5 seconds; 0 to disable)
- Similar to BlankScreen, ACBlankScreen has the same function when the device is charging:
ACBlankScreen set to 0 to suspend the device; or 1 to turn off the LCD only
- If you want to install S2U2 to other folders or the storage card, please update the key:
S2U2Path to "the new full path"
- To turn off the LCD during a phone talk, set the key:
BlankOnTalk to 1 (0 to disable)
- To enable D-Pad input, set the key:
DpadOn to 1 (0 to disable)
- To show the Appointment information shown at Today's screen, set the key:
ShowAppointment to 1 (0 to disable)
- To change the format of Appointment's time, change the key:
AppointmentTimeFormat (use the same syntax as TimeFormat)
- Not to display the total no. of "Active Task", set:
ShowTask to 0 (1 to enable)
- To show the coming system alarm info, set the key:
ShowAlarm to 1 (0 to disable)
Only use the following 2 settings if your device have any abnormal behaviour:
- When NoPowerSuspend is set to 1, the OffLCD & ACOffLCD will be disabled. It'll untouch the Power Management and leave it back to the OS.
- When SafeMode is set to 1, iLock2 will not enter the "Unattended mode" (this is a special mode for the background jobs to run but without turning the LCD on). The device may need to soft-reset for SafeMode to be enabled.
- The default values are added on the first run of iLock2:
ACBlankScreen=0
ACIdleStart=0
ACOffLCD=0
AppointmentTimeFormat=h':'mmt
Autostart=1
BlankOnTalk=0
BlankScreen=0
DateFormat=dddd', 'd MMMM
DpadOn=0
IdleStart=0
NoPowerSuspend=0
OffLCD=0
SafeMode=0
ShowAlarm=1
ShowAppointment=0
ShowTask=1
S2U2Path="\Program Files\S2U2"
TimeFormat=H':'mm
Command Switch of iLock2:
=========================
iLock2.exe accepts the following command switches:
-slide to start/invoke S2U2
-nomsg to not to show any message even it closes itself & S2U2
-refresh to close S2U2 & reload the registry settings
Known limitations & FAQs:
=========================
- How to change wallpaper? Create a jpg file with resolution the same as your device (QVGA is 240 x 320; VGA is 480 x 640); rename it to "wallpaper.jpg"; copy it to the gfx folder (default is \program files\s2u2\gfx\); restart iLock2. And the file "wallpaperL.jpg" is for the Landscape mode.
- How to edit the registry? You need 3rd party software like "Task Manager" & "Total Commander". Try to google them & they are very user friendly apps.
- After changing the registry settings, iLock2/S2U2 do not behave as instructed?? Pls RESTART iLock2 after any registry settings is made.
- If "Password/Pin Lock" or "Owner Information" are enabled to display at wake up, S2U2 may cause the screen flicker. Pls disable these functions.
- My device's special Keys are not blocked by S2U2?! (e.g. HTC Touch) This is a device specific problem that cannot be resolved.
- Error: UserNotification has too much records?
That means the notification database contains more than 500 records. It'll ruin the Autostart of S2U2. Pls use other s/w to clean it up first.
- NOT Compatible devices: SX66, Xda IIs (Blue Angel)
Trouble shooting:
=================
If you find your device is hang with a blank screen or no response with any key or screen-touch, you may not need to reset it. Please follow these steps if your device has a camera button:
- press the camera button to invoke the built-in camera program
- press the end call button to go back to Today screen
- use Task Manager (a third party freeware; highly recommended) to close the S2U2.EXE
Special Thanks:
===============
- Forum fellows at xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com). Thank you for your testings, comments, supports & patience.
Downloaded and works great. No more artifacts on the operator or date line AND task notifications. Great Job.
PS yr paypal link doesn't work (for me anyway)
thanks
let me be the second to say thanks.....
again
perrrrfect!
atleast 10x better on my device than v0.3.
btw, did you use my method for drawing the fonts?
or are they just larger bitmaps?
well whatever it is atleast it looks much more iphone-like
great job!
Ghostdog1 said:
Downloaded and works great. No more artifacts on the operator or date line AND task notifications. Great Job.
PS yr paypal link doesn't work (for me anyway)
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Thanks for letting me know. It's updated...
Yea, the new version ROXX! Great work! 0.5 has all features I need and works flawless so far and needs way less ram than S2U1. Thank you very much!
it's working flawless now. Thanks!!!
great work!
love it.
it works great keep up the work!
Hay A_c
Works great, but I'am havin an issuie, when i push the power buttom to wake up my device, the slide2unlock2 wont start auto, i end directly on the 2day screen ???
Is there something I'am missing ???
Cobra2 said:
Hay A_c
Works great, but I'am havin an issuie, when i push the power buttom to wake up my device, the slide2unlock2 wont start auto, i end directly on the 2day screen ???
Is there something I'am missing ???
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Did you start s2u2 by going to the Programms -> S2U2 folder and klick on s2u2?
Cobra2 said:
Hay A_c
Works great, but I'am havin an issuie, when i push the power buttom to wake up my device, the slide2unlock2 wont start auto, i end directly on the 2day screen ???
Is there something I'am missing ???
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Pls read your PM.
Hello A_C. I Love your Program! (Sorry for my very bad english)
I have a Question, it is possible to add a new notification or appointment, i mean the Alarm Clock like SPM Mobile Shell.
I want to view in how many hours the Alarmclock starts and on what Day.
I hope you can unterstand me.
Example:
Next Alarm On Fri 12.10.2007 at 06.00 (20h 30min)
That is very fine when you can do it.
And when I receive a MMS than comes the Icon for E-Mails. Can you make a Extra Icon for MMS?
Example:
1 MMS ; 2 SMS ; 5 E-Mails
Thank you, i donate you Now with 10 € for your very good Program!!!
hi A_C.. nice app.. i've been following and using s2u and s2u2 for months now..
the update is very nice.. especially the quick transition from landscape to portrait and back..
a problem though and an annoyance.. when my device goes to sleepmode/suspend (blankscreen=0 , offlcd=5).. i can't make my screen active again (to show the slide to unlock) by any keypress except the power button.. under settings>buttons>lock, i've already set When device is Off: Do not lock buttons
i'm using a case on my wizard and accessing the power button is very difficult.. that is why i have s2us as a launcher icon on my today screen to lock buttons and turn off the device.. but going back from sleep is very difficult now.. i need to remove my phone from the case first, press the power button, return it to the case, then slide to unlock.. and if i'm not fast enough, 5 seconds lapse, phone goes back to sleep, and i need to press the power button again..
on previous versions (even on S2U), all i need is to press the red button (call end), or any hardware key, to activate screen then unlock by sliding the arrow..
also, my other device.. a blue angel.. has a broken power button.. and once it goes to sleep (same settings: When Device is off: Do not lock).. it won't wake up unless i poke on the reset hole.. it's becomming an annoyance now.. that i'm thinking of going back to s2u2 v0.3 for the meantime..
i know this mode saves power preventing screen activation via ANY accidental keypress except power .. but this setting is already handled by the settings>button>lock applet.. maybe you can just remove that bug/feature on s2u2 or just let s2u2 follow the mode set in the settings.. so those with power button problems won't have a phone-in-comatose every time s2u2 kicks in..
i hope my problem is properly addressed on future updates..
thanks.
Thanxs nic work
Just installed it - it runs very smoothly on my MDA Vario/Qtek9100/Wizard.
Switching to landscape mode works very fast! Appointments are shown correctly, sms-notification works perfect, just like the tasks-icon.
You did a very nice job with version 0.5! It's lightning fast, and the animation stop should save even some more memory usage - thanx!
I hope the weather icons are next on the to-do list for version 0.6! Keep up the very nice work...
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Hi A_C
Great work on this new version!
Am excited to see each of the previous features are now being implemented! However, I realise S2U2 v0.5 doesn't support other means of powering off the PPC.
With v0.5, when I off my PPC using the on-screen shortcut and when I switch on my PPC again, S2U2 is not activated. S2U2 seems to be activated if only I off my device using the 'power' button.
Basically, I like to switch off my PPC (i.e. device off, not just the screen) using on-screen shortcut icon, instead of the 'Power' button (try to preserve/lengthen the lifespan of my hard button).
I remember at one point you've remove this feature, and upon my (and some others most probably) request, you have included it back. May I know whether it's possible to include this feature back again?
Or... is this feature (removal) intended in the first place.. which then, make this a 'bug'??
Switching back to v0.3 for the time being.
Answers
Thanks @dodo-dk. The alarm notification is quite interesting. But I would like to fix the bugs first. I'll think about it later.
For the MMS notification, actually there is already an icon made for it. But it's found that different OEM or Service provider had implement this part quite different and do not follow what Microsoft's SNAPI's requirements. So in your case, it seems that part is broken & S2U2 could not display the proper numbers.
@ytsejam_
Pls try the option NoPowerSuspend (set to 1) & let me know does it work. Sorry that I made a mistake in the readme. The NoSuspendMode should be treated as NoPowerSuspend. You need to rename the key NoSuspendMode to NoPowerSuspend.
(just corrected them & re-uploaded)
@whisper
I have reservation to recover the weather icon as it seems to have many problems.
@Sian
Your case should be same as Cobra2, pls read your PM.
i've upx unpacked and disassembled to remove the 's2u2 v0.5 by A_C' message at the start,
as it kinda ruins the iphone effect imo. same reason i didn't put any credits in my slider app.
hope you don't mind.
can upload here if you want to have two versions
(one that supports giving you credit, another for people who don't like the message on there).
or you could have the message on by default, but allow people to set an option in the config to turn it off.
some other bugs (and this is getting really picky..):
1. the arrow's graphics movement on vga devices is still a bit laggy. might need to increase the buffer if it's detected it's a vga device.
2. the slideback movement is also a fair bit faster than the iphone. (only mention this because it effects the functionality of being easily able to grab it when it's sliding back that the iphone has)
there are some people that like it springing back to the start really fast and some that don't.
a config option to set the slideback speed could be an idea.
3. grabbing it when it comes back makes it go another 2x faster when you let it go again.
i've come across this problem in my .net and javascript slider versions.
the reason it goes 2x faster every time is because it's using the old slideback timer which is already moving the pixels back, and then it's trying to do that again at the same time.
the way to overcome it is to turn off and reset your timer for the 'slideback' every time you get the mousedown event.
then when it slides back on the mouseup event it will do it the same way as it did the first time.
should be the same to fix in c++. i assume you must use a timer for the slideback etc. as there aren't many different ways you can code it.
Modify Your Polaris , Change its looks and make it more use able using different themes.This thread will contain the theme section for polaris. In this thread i will include the themes i have been making for my poalris (wisbar advance and wisbar advance desktop and other programs). This thread will also contain other themes from other peoples and i will share them with u guys, so if u also have some cool themes then lets get together and share each other our themes. i will put many items here that changes the looks of polaris !! so hoop that u all will like it !! To download the files just see the attachments below and also the images below to see the difference it will make after applying the theme or software to change the looks of your PDA !
=========================================================================
1. Slide2Unlock Professional
V1.04
Solved below issues,
1. NEW: added Caller ID and Slide to answer / Slide to reject
2. NEW: added Unread SMS / Unread MMS/Unread Mail/Missed Cll/Active Tasks text display, reomved Unread SMS / Missed Call icons display
3. NEW: added Appointment display, currently display upcoming appointment and next appointment.
4. NEW: added TouchFlo style display panel, the user can switch between below pages: Time/Date -> Missed Info -> Appointment ->Last Incoming Caller ID.
5. NEW: added TouchFlo style slide mode switcher, the user can switch between Slide to unlock -> Slide to setup or Slide to Answer -> Slide to reject by touch and flo up/down from these text.
5. NEW: added 'Delay 2 seconds' option for idle start to avoid frequently auto start application, e.g. when you are reading.
6. NEW: removed DeviceLock.exe, let Slide2Unlock Pro.exe to do the foreground and background job.
8. NEW: force auto start when today screen is on foreground inspite of excluded program is running.
9. NEW: added 'Enable caller ID' option
10. BUG: sometimes can't auto start
11. BUG: can't save backlight setting
12. BUG: can't save font setting
13. BUG: sometimes appear blank screen
14. CHANGE: make slide button much faster.
14. BUG: sometime can't change wallpaper.
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2. iFonz 0.7.6 first release iPhone theme for PPC
This theme is made by ssj5trunks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369241 a developer in xda-developer forum, and is freeware. this theme is the latest and best iPhone theme there is and u will enjoy using it. The iFonz 0.7.6 is ready for use, and now i explain all functions.
Installation
-Copy the cab on cell
-Start the cab installation
-Install it where you want (Device or storage is same)
-After installation iFonz link is on Programs menu
Configuration:
its veru easy to use and u can change everything u want to be changed !!
Start the application and watch it.
After u can do all setting directly on iFonz.
For set the general setting tap and hold on background.
For set the button setting tap and hold on button.
For minimize and view other information tap and hold on battery.
To exit tap on battery.
There are a lots of options, discover all and set as your flavor.
I test iFonz on my HTC TyTN and all goes good, report here or in my blog the problems on your device.
and i have also tested in HTC polaris and its really nice and easy to use.
Download Instructions:
unRAR the file and then
-Copy the cab on cell
-Start the cab installation
-Install it where you want (Device or storage is same)
-After installation iFonz link is on Programs menu
http://rapidshare.com/files/92143603/iFonz_0.7.6.rar
reserved for next theme
reserved for next theme that will come
@Mahmood
I think that's an older version of DBH Slide2Ulock. His latest is 104.1227 beta with the above features.
Abbsta said:
@Mahmood
I think that's an older version of DBH Slide2Ulock. His latest is 104.1227 beta with the above features.
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thanks updated the package !!
Mahmood said:
thanks updated the package !!
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Cool man.
But I had no luck installing it. The prev one (1.0) was OK but not this one (1.04) it installs OK but when I try to run it the system hangs.
Is it running OK with you?
Abbsta said:
Cool man.
But I had no luck installing it. The prev one (1.0) was OK but not this one (1.04) it installs OK but when I try to run it the system hangs.
Is it running OK with you?
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Same here.. ..didn't try the older versions..
Mine installed and ran fine. My question is this, when you slide to ANSWER a call how do you get to the home screen? It gives you the slide to END, but I got a text during a call and couldn't get to it while on the call. I use a bluetooth head set and text while I talk.
Is there anyway of just having the slide on the htc home page.
This is my first post, Have been on and off this site...Had a SPV500 when they were out new and now have bought a Orbit 2...look forward to being an active (posting) member of this forum.
The reason I never posted is that every question for the SPV500 was answered and now after going through a lot of SE phone (what was I tinking)..I've come back to WM...although wished I had waited now..looking at the Xperia X1
Anyway luv this forum.....like they say....If Calsberg did forums....
iFonz 0.7.6 first release iPhone theme for PPC
2. iFonz 0.7.6 first release iPhone theme for PPC
This theme is made by ssj5trunks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369241 a developer in xda-developer forum, and is freeware. this theme is the latest and best iPhone theme there is and u will enjoy using it. The iFonz 0.7.6 is ready for use, and now i explain all functions.
Installation
-Copy the cab on cell
-Start the cab installation
-Install it where you want (Device or storage is same)
-After installation iFonz link is on Programs menu
Configuration:
its veru easy to use and u can change everything u want to be changed !!
Start the application and watch it.
After u can do all setting directly on iFonz.
For set the general setting tap and hold on background.
For set the button setting tap and hold on button.
For minimize and view other information tap and hold on battery.
To exit tap on battery.
There are a lots of options, discover all and set as your flavor.
I test iFonz on my HTC TyTN and all goes good, report here or in my blog the problems on your device.
and i have also tested in HTC polaris and its really nice and easy to use.
Download Instructions:
unRAR the file and then
-Copy the cab on cell
-Start the cab installation
-Install it where you want (Device or storage is same)
-After installation iFonz link is on Programs menu
http://rapidshare.com/files/92143603/iFonz_0.7.6.rar
Mahmood said:
2. iFonz 0.7.6 first release iPhone theme for PPC
http://rapidshare.com/files/92143603/iFonz_0.7.6.rar
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Installed on MicroSD and it really works but kind of slowed down my Polaris overall performance almost by half.
reyjabs said:
Installed on MicroSD and it really works but kind of slowed down my Polaris overall performance almost by half.
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Same thing
iFonz is a nice app.
its great, link u,r Images icon to HTC Camera Album, than it will work just like iPhone,hehe. i only need choice for editing bottom bar icons, so i culd edit music icon to use "Visual IT Simple Tunes" it works perfect on HTC Touch Cruise same like iPod,usin nevigator. but "pPod" is not working perfect. wiaitng for the new relese, thanx a lot
alipi2007 said:
iFonz is a nice app.
its great, link u,r Images icon to HTC Camera Album, than it will work just like iPhone,hehe. i only need choice for editing bottom bar icons, so i culd edit music icon to use "Visual IT Simple Tunes" it works perfect on HTC Touch Cruise same like iPod,usin nevigator. but "pPod" is not working perfect. wiaitng for the new relese, thanx a lot
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Same here
Mahmood said:
Modify Your Polaris , Change its looks and make it more use able using different themes.This thread will contain the theme section for polaris. In this thread i will include the themes i have been making for my poalris (wisbar advance and wisbar advance desktop and other programs). This thread will also contain other themes from other peoples and i will share them with u guys, so if u also have some cool themes then lets get together and share each other our themes. i will put many items here that changes the looks of polaris !! so hoop that u all will like it !! To download the files just see the attachments below and also the images below to see the difference it will make after applying the theme or software to change the looks of your PDA !
=========================================================================
1. Slide2Unlock Professional
V1.04
Solved below issues,
1. NEW: added Caller ID and Slide to answer / Slide to reject
2. NEW: added Unread SMS / Unread MMS/Unread Mail/Missed Cll/Active Tasks text display, reomved Unread SMS / Missed Call icons display
3. NEW: added Appointment display, currently display upcoming appointment and next appointment.
4. NEW: added TouchFlo style display panel, the user can switch between below pages: Time/Date -> Missed Info -> Appointment ->Last Incoming Caller ID.
5. NEW: added TouchFlo style slide mode switcher, the user can switch between Slide to unlock -> Slide to setup or Slide to Answer -> Slide to reject by touch and flo up/down from these text.
5. NEW: added 'Delay 2 seconds' option for idle start to avoid frequently auto start application, e.g. when you are reading.
6. NEW: removed DeviceLock.exe, let Slide2Unlock Pro.exe to do the foreground and background job.
8. NEW: force auto start when today screen is on foreground inspite of excluded program is running.
9. NEW: added 'Enable caller ID' option
10. BUG: sometimes can't auto start
11. BUG: can't save backlight setting
12. BUG: can't save font setting
13. BUG: sometimes appear blank screen
14. CHANGE: make slide button much faster.
14. BUG: sometime can't change wallpaper.
=========================================================================
2. iFonz 0.7.6 first release iPhone theme for PPC
This theme is made by ssj5trunks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369241 a developer in xda-developer forum, and is freeware. this theme is the latest and best iPhone theme there is and u will enjoy using it. The iFonz 0.7.6 is ready for use, and now i explain all functions.
Installation
-Copy the cab on cell
-Start the cab installation
-Install it where you want (Device or storage is same)
-After installation iFonz link is on Programs menu
Configuration:
its veru easy to use and u can change everything u want to be changed !!
Start the application and watch it.
After u can do all setting directly on iFonz.
For set the general setting tap and hold on background.
For set the button setting tap and hold on button.
For minimize and view other information tap and hold on battery.
To exit tap on battery.
There are a lots of options, discover all and set as your flavor.
I test iFonz on my HTC TyTN and all goes good, report here or in my blog the problems on your device.
and i have also tested in HTC polaris and its really nice and easy to use.
Download Instructions:
unRAR the file and then
-Copy the cab on cell
-Start the cab installation
-Install it where you want (Device or storage is same)
-After installation iFonz link is on Programs menu
http://rapidshare.com/files/92143603/iFonz_0.7.6.rar
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Tried IFonz on Bepe's ROM V.53 and its remarkably responsive. Could be due to the Optimization/Tweak implemented by Bepe though. I'll keep it for a while and see if I could find some bugs. So far, 5 hours and haven't noticed anything yet.
mahmood thnx a lot for all you work!!! just a question the "extraicons" folder should i put it somewhere in my ppc if so where to?
im new in ppc's so really sorry if this a silly question!
LCARS-Theme for WM6 would be very much appreciated As a Star Trek fan, would be great to have one fitting well the Polaris, old WM5-one doesn't look and function that good on WM6
No install required - No Mobile Shell required - No third party programs required - this replacement for your Today screen is fully contained - and fully FREE!
FOR ANY INTERESTED PARTIES I HAVE UPLOADED THE SOURCE CODE NOW TO THIS PROJECT AS I HAVE NO MORE TIME FOR IT.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE ANY OF IT AS YOU SEE FIT - HOWEVER IF YOU USE MY ALPHA TRANSPARENCY CODE PLEASE GIVE ME SOME CREDIT IN YOUR PROGRAM AND LET ME KNOW ABOUT IT!
Please note - this software is still under development and as such may contain bugs and empty pages until things are programmed - if this worries you or scares you please do not try my software!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Code:
Skin packs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=415563
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417423
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414699
Every resolution is supported. The two configuration files LANDSCAPE.XML and PORTRAIT.XML contain the screen size and button layout positions - if you have a differente size screen you can simply edit these two files to move the buttons around - full instructions are included in the XML file
So I have seen the great work that people have been doing here - and I absolutely love the themes from Greatbal - but the overhead from SPB (and having to have it installed) do not seem to justify the actual overhead.
I decided to start writing my own fully customizable fullscreen page - this will be updated as I add more features - and will post the executable for people to send and leave me feedback!
Transparencies are fully handled.
If you like the application and want to support me - you can do so with my Paypal link below - it is set to just $5 as I think this is plenty for anyone that so wishes to donate (all donations are going to be sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital here in the UK). THANKS!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs...y_code=USD&lc=GB&bn=PP-BuyNowBF&charset=UTF-8
DONATIONS from (first three letters of each name only for security) : Guv Ata , Joh Sha , Han Fuc , Tim Cro , Lou B , Chr Car , Man Oso , Ace Ace , Bob BBQ , Mic Kat , Ric Pla , Dea Dic , Ali Ama , Pet Hah , Vin Mac , Con Whe
THANKS!!!!!!
FAQ:
Q. It crashes because of xxxxx
A. First try copying and running the files from system memory as some devices (HTC Touch) have issues resuming from standby with program running from the storage card. If the program still fails - edit the config.XML and select YES for errorreporting - then run the program - when it crashes post the errorreport text file here and I can try and help you.
Q. Why is there nothing on the calendar or music or blah blah page?
A. Because the app isnt finished yet - as clearly stated above! - more is being added
Q. What version of WM do I need?
A. 6.x - it does not work on WM5 or below
Q. How do I install it?
A. You dont! - simply copy all files to a folder on the device and run the EXE - that's it - no install - no uninstall - nothing changed on the device - no registry entries required.
Q. What is the default unlock sequence
A. 1 single guesture - ^ (you can change this on config.xml)
Q. Can I change stuff?
A. Yes - everything! - the landscape.xml and portrait.xml contain all the positions for the icons and layouts for the skin, while config.xml contains details about non-skin related options
Q. What Compact Framework do I need?
A. You need either 2.0 or better still 3.5 - unfortunately some custom rom cookers have not fully incorporated CF into their build and this may cause you problems - not just with my app but anything that uses CF. My only suggestion here is to try an updated (or different) base rom! - it works perfect with all the WWE builds with CF installed - so I know it's the rom
Q. I get a white screen when starting the program
A. This can be caused by two things - either you did not UNZIP all the files into a directory (this will contain the program files and TWO sub directories :- PNG and WAV) or it can be caused by a problem with the custom ROM you are running and due to the cooker not implementing the compact framework correctly - and the only solution to this is to use a different rom (this will affect all programs that try to access these portions of the CF not just mine)
Code:
TO DO :
* move contact loading to calendar thread
* AlarmNotifications for sms/email/phone/voicemail - repeating alert sound
* screen off button for tab 6 (temp)
* soft reset button for tab 6 (temp)
* extend missed notifys to 9
* MMS Status icon
* Vibrate on volume control
* Voicemail icon dial voicemail
* MP3 player integration
* Weather
* Flo style favourites launcher
* Add optional notify icons for additional email accounts
* BUG : current days appointments displayed in reverse order
* BUG : lock keys unlocks after system notification
* BUG : Fix font sizes for VGA devices
* LOTS MORE!
Code:
Changes :
V.276 - International fixes!
V.275 - Clock 12/24 hour selectable in config.xml - also clicking clock takes you to clocks/alarms
V.274 - Missing draw bottom line fixed
V.273 - Finger Friendly launcher
V.272 - Launcher code tidied up
V.271 - Optimized launchers starting programs
V.270 - Font fix for launcher page
V.269 - Launcher skinned and options available
V.268 - Launcher Main code implemented
V.267 - More Apps added to test launcher
V.266 - Launcher fix
V.265 - Dim screen options
V.264 - App launching begins!
V.263 - Lock fixes
V.262 - More locking checking
V.261 - Lock error checks added
V.260 - Calendar updated edition
V.259 - All 3 lock levels now implemented
V.258 - More configurable email/SMS icons
V.257 - A2DP icon added + launcher icon added (skinners need to update XML)
V.256 - Bow down to pressure edition
V.255 - All errors logged now
V.254 - Screen redraw routine modified
V.253 - screen update and refresh after rotation handled faster now (less/no white block)
V.252 - Power/lock code re-written - calendar code re-written
V.251 - Even more error reporting - will now report Drawing:xxxx with the name of the icon its attempting to draw - useful for crash reporting
V.250 - Locking code updated
V.249 - Even more error reporting
V.248 - More error reporting
V.247 - Fixed glitch with notify icons not displaying properly
V.246 - FLO test screens removed - skinners can test all pages now - graphics fix in PNG alpha routines - GFX look much better now
V.245 - Appointments back - more error trapping - unlock changed to single UP guestuere - calendar centralised
V.244 - Erorr logging to file
V.243 - Calendar temporarily removed to test crash fix
V.242 - Manual Lock icon added to page 6 (can be moved via XML to any pages)
V.241 - LockTastic!
V.240 - The lock for all edition :D (hopefully)
V.239 - Still fixing the SX66 power on :(
V.238 - Smartphone power detect routines added
V.237 - new flo crashes stopped - also for skinners errors in PNG load now displays which PNG is wrong
V.236 - Lock on power sorted?
V.235 - Page four contains debugging infro for power states
V.234 - Lock really is locked - no get around with phone key now
V.233 - Voicemail notify added - shows 1 if you have 1+ voicemails waiting
V.232 - Lock code reworked
V.231 - Lock page centralised, made more responsive, bugs squished
V.230 - Swish To Unlock Edition
V.229 - Image loading classes rewritten - loading should be faster and mem usage reduced
V.228 - The volume Icon working edition!
V.227 - Contacts test!
V.226 - more FLO adjustments - page 4 fixed
V.225 - the finger friendly flo edition!
V.224 - Flo speed in config.xml
V.223 - Guestures improved further - test pages for contacts on pages 4 + 5 - calendar fixed for not display highlighted day on next month
good work thanks
I'm not one to stifle innovation, but i'm curious how this is/will be different from something like RLToday
(both are full screen, and use XML for configuration)
http://rotlaus-software.de/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1171
RLToday:
1. vjtoggletodayiialpha to remove topbar and bottom bar.
2. vjokbutt / mortscript to have X/OK icon we you lanuch application.
3. Mortscript to have Signal, battery, Wifi, Bluetooth, Volume on our new customized topbar.
The program I am using is pure .NET - no mortscript, no vjtoggle required to create full screen
I intend to replace all the original functionality of the device where possible.
The one thing I cant stand is a beautiful today screen and when you press the "messages" button you get the bloody horrible white page with the message display - I intend this to replace the messaging, calendar and contacts sub pages and make them feel a lot nicer to use.
I am using the full API and some imported DLL calls to reference the information on the device directly instead of using scripting programs - and as such as you can see - it's tiny in size and runs very quickly!
I have also already managed to code left and right guestures for page swapping although they are in the code provided - the guestures currently do nothing.
looks VERY promising, will keep an eye on this thread!
this is indeed very promising n will help to reduce the use of multiple programs and plugins
Nice! Sounds like alot alot of work...hope you find somebody to help you ! GL !
Nice work
It looks nice and promising, keep up the good work. I wish I am good at art work.
Hopefully somebody with good art sense will help you. Good luck friend.
Sounds like a cool idea.
1. How did you replace the home screen?
2. iContact has a fairly portable titlebar module you could use... it's in C++ win32 though.
The home screen isnt actually replaced - it's still running behind - the key is to use the API's to adjust the window up and over the title bar and make my app foremost so it takes over.....you can see the start menu still working by pushing your "windows" soft key - the menu will still pop up bottom left - although I need to make the title bar visible again when my application loses focus - something to do.
The main screen is actually just a custom built graphic which is updated periodically - but that has events behind it that detect "zones" on the page for clickable areas - the page is re-drawn in the back buffer and then flipped to the main screen to prevent any flicker - currently the display is set to update every 5 seconds - need to assess battery performance based on update speed.
The advantage is that because the page is built up from "element" small graphics pieces that can be interchanged or replaced totally and also resized to anywhere on screen - the layout is completely changeable!
dazzlingdaz said:
The home screen isnt actually replaced - it's still running behind - the key is to use the API's to adjust the window up and over the title bar and make my app foremost so it takes over.....you can see the start menu still working by pushing your "windows" soft key - the menu will still pop up bottom left - although I need to make the title bar visible again when my application loses focus - something to do.
The main screen is actually just a custom built graphic which is updated periodically - but that has events behind it that detect "zones" on the page for clickable areas - the page is re-drawn in the back buffer and then flipped to the main screen to prevent any flicker - currently the display is set to update every 5 seconds - need to assess battery performance based on update speed.
The advantage is that because the page is built up from "element" small graphics pieces that can be interchanged or replaced totally and also resized to anywhere on screen - the layout is completely changeable!
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Oh, in that case, you could make the carrier, battery, signal strength, etc., configurable too!
They already are! - download the program and try - the icons at the top are all png/jpg/gif files in the PNG directory and the size and position of the icons at the top can be configured through the XML file in the application directory
<OperatorTextX>0</OperatorTextX> <X location of operator text
<OperatorTextY>0</OperatorTextY> <Y location of operator text
<OperatorTextSize>7</OperatorTextSize> <operator text size
<SignalX>155</SignalX> <signal strength x pos
<SignalY>0</SignalY> <signal strength y pos
<SignalW>25</SignalW> <signal strength width
<SignalH>10</SignalH> <signal strength height
But still everything that is included up to now - is all within 55K!
dazzlingdaz said:
They already are! - download the program and try - the icons at the top are all png/jpg/gif files in the PNG directory and the size and position of the icons at the top can be configured through the XML file in the application directory
<OperatorTextX>0</OperatorTextX> <X location of operator text
<OperatorTextY>0</OperatorTextY> <Y location of operator text
<OperatorTextSize>7</OperatorTextSize> <operator text size
<SignalX>155</SignalX> <signal strength x pos
<SignalY>0</SignalY> <signal strength y pos
<SignalW>25</SignalW> <signal strength width
<SignalH>10</SignalH> <signal strength height
But still everything that is included up to now - is all within 55K!
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Hope you can keep working on this as it is quite promising.
sounds good, a new fullscreen skinnable gui that needs no other apps. i only know two really good ones: mobile shell and pointui. pointui has a batteryproblem and isnt skinnable and mobile shell isnt freeware hard to skin.
But you will have a lot of work man. thanks and good luck.
Ok - am going to leave the rest of status icons for the moment - I have all the API references for Bluetooth, GPRS, Edge HDSPA etc to see if they are active or not and will put them in in due course.
Next I am going to work on the new "send SMS" screen - this is going to be a total replacement for the horrible white screen sender - much more like the diamond SMS screen - but I found that to run really slowly on my Kaiser (under the mobile shell) - so will hopefully be making a much quicker version!
First thing to do is the screen layout - again the size and position of the entry box and the name box and the background will be customizable through the XML - yes - I am making everything move/sizeable lol.
Next will capturing the keyboard input to the boxes and finally using the SMS API to send the mesage and return to the main screen.
Looks promising, I'll be checkin this out the next days.
Keep up the good work!
wow this is amazing...one question will the sms program be a replacement threaded style ap or just to send? If this becomes something like point ui but with complete control that would be awesome. keep up the good work.
I intend a full SMS replacement UI - the SMS sender screen is already done and will be uplaoded shortly - the SMS history will also be completely re-written to be able to be viewed threaded or non threaded - however you want to see it! (hopefully)
thinkin of flash integration?
No plans for flash - but I can play flash moives through the .net framework - although - my aim to make a fast replacement.
Please see the latest version for bringing up the SMS screen - it is INSTANT - makes you wonder what MS is doing with their screen and why it's so slow at loading
ScreenBuddy
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What is it ?
- Standard white torch.
- Multi coloured torch and mood generator.
- Auto Flash Standard Torch.
- Auto Flash multi-coloured Torch.
- Manual tap standard flash.
- Manual tap multicolour flash.
- Oversized phone number display.
- Oversized visual “ HELP “ display.
- Phone number and text Standard Flash.
- Phone number and text Multi-coloured Flash.
- Bogus phone call generator with standard ring tone.
- WAV file player with nice ring tone.
- Full Touch screen with nice WVGA icons.
- Screen clear and reset icon.
- Nice quick program exit icon.
- Full editing and PC compatibility.
- Designed for Personal Customisation, ( that’s not my number. )
- Fully compatible with incoming calls, texts, emails,
allowing WM call answer, call reject, call silencer
and Reply by Text options all allowed.
- Fully compatible and runs under S2U2 Lock.
- Small file size, no installation required.
- WM6.1 wvga and WM6 vga compatibility.
- Optimised for the Sony Ericcson Experia X1.
Later versions below have more features
Why would I need this ?
Besides a handy torch and multi- colour flash light, my initial motivation for ScreenBuddy were to enhance personal security. There are dangerous situations where a cry for help could endanger you, so I wanted to create a program that allowed the user to use the bright screen of the X1 to attract attention, convey simple messages to people in close proximity.
Have you ever wanted to attract someone’ s attention without shouting to them ?Have you ever wanted to convey your name and phone number, to someone in the car opposite, or to someone silently in secret, in crowded dark places like clubs and offices ?
Have you ever been approached by someone you would rather not talk to, and need a polite socially acceptable excuse not to engage in conversation ?
Well with ScreenBuddy you are only one tap away… from a helpful display.
“ Better to have it, and not need it, than
need it and not have it. “
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ScreenBuddy Pro
I have added full screen scrolling for text and phone number display, just click on the phone number and text when it is displayed on the main screen to enable full screen scrolling.
While messages are scrolling you can add a flash and a rather nasty alarm sound, designed to iritate and annoy, to attract maximum attention when your in trouble. Click back to take you back to the main screen.
There are also 2 new ringtone icons on the main screen which you can assign to any WAV file ringtone, when edited on your PC, simply rightclick on the icons and select Action Settings to add a new sound or song.
I am pleased with this manilla pro version.
The animation engine on the main screen is very complex, any changes can easily upset the subruotines that took me hours to perfect, save it before you make any changes
You can move the icons round, resize then, add links to photo's, new songs, change the text message on Page 3 and the Phone number on Page 4.
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(PS Im not resposible for what happens to your life if you use ScreenBuddy to pick women up, it is a tool of defence and alert, honest )
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My Screen Buddy Home Page
Looks interesting. Is this a powerpoint file? Had a look and get a PPT file. Also, If thats your real mobile number I would recommend taking it down and changing it
ScreenBuddy - Deluxe version
ScreenBuddy - Deluxe
This the best ScreenBuddy yet, completely redesigned interface, easier to navigate, faster, better scrolling, more options including the ablity to scroll or flash in any colour , 3 pre - defined text messages and one phone number.
Here is the main screen it is used as the Torch function, Iv got rid of the carousel which was a bit unwieldly and repaced it with beautiful X1 icons.
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It has 6 Different colour torches, and flash funtion, reset button, a link to messages, a link to phone number , and 2 ring tone buttons, exit button.
Here is the message screen, here you can select one of 3 messages to display in full screen scroll, in 8 different colours, and you can apply a flash.
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Here is the number screen where again you can scroll and flash your phone number in 8 different colours.
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As before ScreenBuddy will run on your PC as well, and thats where you can change the messages and phone number to your own.
ScreenBuddy - Deluxe is freeware and is for personal use.
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You do realise that your beautiful X1 icons look more like an iPhone than an X1?
Otherwise nice ppt app.
SLock - New Screen lock for the X1
SLock
One tap and your screen is locked.
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Then simply tap the screen and then tap the unlock symbol and the screen unlocks.
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Its a lock and a screen saver for those who dont want to waste battery on a lit up display, and prevent screen burn.