I tried to change the left softkey to PIE using tweaks2k2. I set it to the file iexplorer.exe because I changed the top buttons to start menu and ok and I have pocket breeze on my today screen already. When I tried to use the left key after a reset, it gave me an error saying it couldn't open the program. Did i need to set it to a different file? Since it didn't work, I just hit the undo button which was supposed to change it back to calendar, but it changed it to phone instead. I got calendar back on it now, but can anyone tell me how to properly open PIE with that button?
Hey guys... before I begin, heres what I have installed.
tcmp with various reg edits
Wisbar Advance2
Wisbar Advance Desktop
Null Keyboard
Here are my questions.
1. the volume slider no longer adjusts the system volume at the today screen. how can I fix this?
2. I was looking to have a big icon/object for the "Lock" function. How can I do that using Wisbar?
3. TCMP has enabled a secondary function for the 2 buttons below the screen--the left one for the "start" menu, and the right one for "close". After installing Wisbar, the right button still closes, but then after closing, it brings up the contact list, which is the primary function of that button (with a short press). How can I undo that?
4. The notification screen that pops up when I get a text msg, etc, is gone!(ever since Wisbar) I just see the icon on the top, but I want that screen back! how can I do that?
5. What is a good program to manually assign all buttons on the system to whatever function I want? (i.e. lock, changing the 2 buttons function, etc.)
Any help would be great!.
when i remove a app from the a link file is left behind how do i get rid of this
If your having the same problem I was having, then it is only showing up on the recent apps. start menu. Then when you press the all programs button it doesn't appear, correct? This was the problem I was having.
If this is the case just run 9 or more of your regular apps. Then the one you want gone will disappear from your recent apps start menu.
Or connect/ explore/ windows/ start menu and delete what you want gone.
How about a thread for little tips and tricks for working this new toy? Has anyone found a way to increase the text size in the calendar? Cant read it without glasses...
Scott
I don't take credit for all these.
How to Increase Battery Life
Turn off GPS
Lower screen brightness
Turn off Wi-fi when you are not around any wifi networks
If you are not in a 3g area do the following to save battery life!
Settings--->Wireless Controls--->Mobile Networks and check the box that says "Use Only 2G Networks"
General
Holding down the home key will bring up your programs running in the background.
Adjusting the volume will adjust volume all the way to muting sound.
Clicking down the End key will place your phone in sleep mode.
Holding down the End key while bring up the "reset" feature.
Turning off the GPS saves battery life to do so go to Menu, Settings, Security and Location.
To rename a folder on the homescreen click and hold the dock at the top of the folders name. *AnyCut is needed*
Long press the phone key for voice dial.
Press the menu button once to bring up the menu, then press and hold the menu button down to view the shortcut.
To make ringtones, alerts, and notifications make a folder inside your memory card each one containing there own name such as "ringtones" "alarms" "notifications"
To forward picture and text messages: Press and hold the message.
When Typing, If you want to delete a word at the time press menu and delete and will erase a word at the time instead of one character at the time...
Pressing alt+del it deletes everything
Reboot
Press the Green Call Button + Menu + Off (Red) Key
Hard Reset
(THIS WILL REMOVE ALL APPS BUT NOT YOUR PICS AND MUSIC!!)
Turn the G1 off. If it’s frozen on, take the battery out and put it back in the unit.
Hold the Home and Power keys down at same time for about 25 seconds. You will see a yellow triangle screen with exclamation point in the middle.
Now to wipe the device clean:
Press Alt+L.
Press Alt+W for a factory reset.
Press the Home and Back keys again for about 25 seconds. Let go of the keys.
The device should then reset again and the hard reset is complete.
This will wipe your device to factory reset. You will need to log in to your gmail account like you initially did.
Browser
To Copy All, press Menu and A or Highlight text, press and hold TRACKBALL, select Select all
To Cut, press Menu and X.
To Copy, press Menu and C.
To Paste, press Menu and V or Press and hold TRACKBALL, select Paste
Saving pictures from the web:
Press and hold the image for 3 seconds, a selection will pop-up either to save image or view image. It may contain more selections if the image contains a link.
Faster scrolling in the browser:
Hold down ALT key and roll trackball for fast scrolling.
Press space bar for a fast scroll down.
Shift+Space goes up
Browser General
Long press trackball on image to bring up "save image/view image"
Long press trackball over url to bring up "open/open in new window/bookmark link/save link/share link/copy link url"
Press menu to bring up browser menu (go to url/search/bookmarks/...etc); long-press menu to temporarily flash the shortcuts.
To activate the magnify glass on the browser click the trackball twice.
Clear your Cache!
If you’ve been using streetview or the browser alot, the cache can quickly get big. I’ve only had the phone for two days and got 20MB back by clearing the cache on these two.
Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Browser > Clear Data
Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Streetview > Clear Data
Hold down Menu when powering on goes into safe mode
THIS WAS POSTED ELSEWHERE AND IS VERY IMPORTANT IF YOUR PHONE CRASHES.
Awesome list
getting rid of icons on your home screen
Here's a cool one I just learned. Hold and press the icon you want to get rid of. you'll feel a short vibrate. after the vibration you can move the icon around or delete it by dragging it to the little gray trashcan that appears at the bottom of the page. This won't delete the program, just the icon.
Great tips! Where do you get this information? I would like to
access even more information.
Also, how do you shut down particular programs running in the
background? Thanks.
Bradley1865 said:
Great tips! Where do you get this information? I would like to
access even more information.
Also, how do you shut down particular programs running in the
background? Thanks.
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Option isn't available at this time. Hopefully someone comes up with a solution soon
folders on home and menu????
I see mention of renaming folders but I can't even figure out how to make a folder. Anyone know how?
jimtc said:
I see mention of renaming folders but I can't even figure out how to make a folder. Anyone know how?
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The easiest way is to:
1. On home screen press and hold
2. when the menu pops up select "shortcur"
3. select the first option "folder"
4. done.
To rename the folder (only cause I didn't understand the first post):
1. open the folder
2. press and hold the top bar of the open folder, otherwise known as the 'dock'
3. type in name and change it.
4. Done.
the ringtone tip doesnt work
or what format do they have to be in?
ive only tried MP3
Mikey1022 said:
To rename a folder on the homescreen click and hold the dock at the top of the folders name.
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Has anyone tried this? I cant get it to let me rename- a short click opens it and a long click moves it....
gospeed.racer said:
Has anyone tried this? I cant get it to let me rename- a short click opens it and a long click moves it....
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Click on the folder, once is you are in the little window then tap and hold the top bar of the window
Z51 said:
the ringtone tip doesnt work
or what format do they have to be in?
ive only tried MP3
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Create a folder on your memory card names 'ringtones' and place your .mp3's in there.
First, unplug your phone from the USB port, then edit a contact. You should see your new ringtones in the list.
Save pictures from messages?
This possible? I can't figure it out?
Yos025 said:
Click on the folder, once is you are in the little window then tap and hold the top bar of the window
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I guess I should say that I am trying to change the name of the shortcut icon, not a folder- wasnt really thinking it mattered but it must
Only folders can be renamed
gospeed.racer said:
I guess I should say that I am trying to change the name of the shortcut icon, not a folder- wasnt really thinking it mattered but it must
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I don't think there is a way to change the name of a shortcut once it's made. Also I think only Any Cut gives you a choice about the name at all.
gospeed.racer said:
I guess I should say that I am trying to change the name of the shortcut icon, not a folder- wasnt really thinking it mattered but it must
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Download anycut and you can rename any app shortcut as well.
While using the web browser, double tap the trackball rapidly to zoom out with a magnified area. Press again to zoom into that area
music?
When doing the ringtones memory card trick, will the ringtones stay out of the music list? For example
, in the music player app... I am hoping that ringtones will stay out of the music app. Can anyone confirm or deny?
i'm in a phone conversation, and someone asks me if I'm available on a certain date, i would want to check my calendar to see if i'm available.
i wanted to do this yesterday but after looking for more then a minute (while the call was open) i gave up.
does anyone know how to do this or even if it is possible???
(so open my calendar during a phone conversation)
pin it to the start menu
push hardware home button. then hit calendar on home screen. hit call hardware button or phone status in task bar on touch screen to get back to dialer screen.
I have the calendar in the start program. Everyone by default also has the "Today" on line one of the start menu, which will minimize the phone, take you to home screen, and allow you to open Tasks (or in your case, calendar). Finally, use the close button (X in upper right) to close the phone. It doesn't disconnect the phone.
I have the calendar in the start program. Everyone by default also has the "Today" on line one of the start menu, which will minimize the phone, take you to home screen, and allow you to open Tasks (or in your case, calendar). Finally, use the close button (X in upper right) to close the phone. It doesn't disconnect the phone call even if you close the window (trust me, do it daily for work).
thx for the replies guys!