close running programs to save battery life - MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General

is there any good program which allows you to quickly close running programs without having to go into settings?
running programs consume battery life.

SPB Pocket Plus 2.2 it is doing a good job for me :wink:
Regards,
Primoz

thanks primoz.
where can i download it from and is it free?
will it work on my mda III?
thanks again

Try here ... but unfortunately is not free :roll:
Regards,
Primoz

I use a piece of software called PocketNav. All this does is add a lightning bolt Icon to the top right hand side of the screen alongside the normal close and ok buttons. This allows you to click it and a drop down box appears with all running apps listed. From here you can close individual apps or close all apps.
I've attached it below, all you need do is copy it to your PocketPC somewhere (like program files\Pocketnav\), and place a shortcut to this in your startup folder (\windows\startup\) so it starts after Resets.
Hope this helps,
Dom

RetiBar
try this software http://www.mail-mobile.it/download.htm
it's free

u can also try this good freeware : "my tools" by micro cheng

RetiBar
Hi, how do I install RetiBar? It's a CAB file with two files in it (0RetiBar.000 and RETIIT~1.001).
Thx

Pocketnav is free and a brilliant simple unobtrusice piece of software that serves its purpose superbly.

cruisin-thru said:
Pocketnav is free and a brilliant simple unobtrusice piece of software that serves its purpose superbly.
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Have to agree, but I can't use it anymore. I use maimaich's (I am sure I mispellt his name) contacts program and like the side effect that I can use the Red Exit key to close programs as well, this does not work with most of the task closing programs except "my tools" (so far).
Wish I knew why, because I much prefer PocketNav.

PocketNav is excellent!!! I've yet to find a better program.

Re: RetiBar
MiTULSKY said:
Hi, how do I install RetiBar? It's a CAB file with two files in it (0RetiBar.000 and RETIIT~1.001).
Thx
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Thanks, MiTULSKY, just tried RetiBar and it works great for closing programs and does not affect Maimaich's contacts program using the End key as a close for all other programs. Only wish it I could make it smaller, but it does the trick.

RetiBar
No dude! RetiBar came from lorenzo_bisi. I'm sure it will work great, BUT I STILL CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO INSTALL IT!

xdadom said:
I use a piece of software called PocketNav. All this does is add a lightning bolt Icon to the top right hand side of the screen alongside the normal close and ok buttons. This allows you to click it and a drop down box appears with all running apps listed. From here you can close individual apps or close all apps.
I've attached it below, all you need do is copy it to your PocketPC somewhere (like program files\Pocketnav\), and place a shortcut to this in your startup folder (\windows\startup\) so it starts after Resets.
Hope this helps,
Dom
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Thanks! Works just fine.

Hello,
The link here is dead. Someone could provide with another link?

Here is a new link
Prerna said:
Hello,
The link here is dead. Someone could provide with another link?
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Thanks!

Related

how do you add icons to your today screen?

how woul di do that in wm6,
i would like to add buttons there that i use frequently, like phone, and tcpmp
.. file explorer.. and so on, how would i do that?
For example if u need to put on today screen any programm shortcut, go File explorer-My device-Program Files-Folder of desired programm-.exe of this programm-tap and hold-add on today's screen.
thanks for the reply!!
So i held it down on player.exe of tcpmp using resco file explorer the option it gave me was send to: today screen as plug in.
i choose that, and it's not there!
i'm running jw's wm6 rom.
thanks a lot though, for the help so far!
dutchschultz said:
thanks for the reply!!
So i held it down on player.exe of tcpmp using resco file explorer the option it gave me was send to: today screen as plug in.
i choose that, and it's not there!
i'm running jw's wm6 rom.
thanks a lot though, for the help so far!
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Well if its prompted you as a today plugin why dint you go to "Settings-Today-Items- and if its listed in the today plugins then tick the box next to it,and it will show on your screen as a pluggin item.I personally use wisbar desktop for that.
arvind09 said:
Well if its prompted you as a today plugin why dint you go to "Settings-Today-Items- and if its listed in the today plugins then tick the box next to it,and it will show on your screen as a pluggin item.I personally use wisbar desktop for that.
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Because it´s not appears on the today-plugins page!
it seems that only those programms works (with resco-sendto), who have a today-plugin interface!?
cu
stefan
i don't mean as a line item on the today page, i mean as an icon on the bottom of the screen. i want to add icons of frequently used programs like tcpmp, file explorer, PHONE(this would be a great on to put in there).
the bottom row of just icons
dutchschultz said:
i don't mean as a line item on the today page, i mean as an icon on the bottom of the screen. i want to add icons of frequently used programs like tcpmp, file explorer, PHONE(this would be a great on to put in there).
the bottom row of just icons
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use ilauncher,spb pocket plus,wisbar advanced desktop,resco today plug in (paid)
or clauncher (free)
YOU ARE A GOOD MAN!
thanks so much.
i'll try the programs and see which one i like best.
thanks so much for your help.
i'll report my findings when i'm done
dutchschultz said:
i don't mean as a line item on the today page, i mean as an icon on the bottom of the screen. i want to add icons of frequently used programs like tcpmp, file explorer, PHONE(this would be a great on to put in there).
the bottom row of just icons
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I attached a file which creates a kind off desktop like i have.
It also gives you the possibility to overclock your device. USE THIS FUNCTION WISELY. if you do not know how to use this search for: overclock wizard
this should be perfect, it adds icons AND overclocks?! i hope it's compatible with the universal.
thanks so much, you're all great!
i'll try this tonight and reply.
IT WORKS PERFECTLY!!!
it's awesome,
too add phone into the tray is to add windows/cprog.lnk
this makes it so much better for me, how cool.
thanks guys!
thanks tabasco!
argh!! phone troubles. after the install and a restart now my o2 won't get past the windows mobile welcome screen...
after a hard reset it's fine. this sucks though. cuase that program was awesome.
as awesome and easy as that program was it just wouldn't let me restart if i tried it would hang at the windows mobile screen.
soooo....
this program works but it's a lot more work.
the tray launch program work, but it's so much work!
you have to manually type in the locations of the exes..
"windows/cprog.exe"
for the phone.
and so on.
but at least it work for me on my mobile 6!
i have to open tray launch again if i restart. that sucks.
dutchschultz said:
as awesome and easy as that program was it just wouldn't let me restart if i tried it would hang at the windows mobile screen.
soooo....
this program works but it's a lot more work.
the tray launch program work, but it's so much work!
you have to manually type in the locations of the exes..
"windows/cprog.exe"
for the phone.
and so on.
but at least it work for me on my mobile 6!
i have to open tray launch again if i restart. that sucks.
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Can I ask you a favor? Can you please copy and post the .exe file for PHM Tray Launch from the programs folder? I find it too much if I install everything in the CAB file. Too much stuff I don't need. Thanks in advance.
OR would someone be so kind enouigh to post the PHM Tray Launch .exe file?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=258342&highlight=tray+launch
here's the link to the thread where i found tray launch separate, it works great, but that first program i used int his thread was so much better, becuase the icons looks smooth when you added them, with tray launch they're really blocky
dutchschultz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=258342&highlight=tray+launch
here's the link to the thread where i found tray launch separate, it works great, but that first program i used int his thread was so much better, becuase the icons looks smooth when you added them, with tray launch they're really blocky
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Thanks for this information. So which application do you use creates a better icon?
this program, once installed can add icons to the tray in the bottom very easily, howver, it causes my exec not to reboot properly.
you may have a different result
i had to do a hard reset.
BatteryStatus on Jwright's latest WM6 causes crashes for me too... pity, as it'sa nice app.

check available space left

hey,
how do i find out how much remaning space i have on my storage card and phone? thanks
omar
Use this very nice freeware utility called BattMemTime:
http://www.geocities.com/tomgigear77/Software.html
If you don't want to install something to check this, use the built in Task Manager, press 'Menu' and then 'System Info', it shows up there.
monakh said:
Use this very nice freeware utility called BattMemTime:
http://www.geocities.com/tomgigear77/Software.html
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I don't believe that this tools works as it is intended for PPC's Today screen.
But the Excalibur is a smartphone (no touchscreen).
r0p3 said:
I don't believe that this tools works as it is intended for PPC's Today screen.
But the Excalibur is a smartphone (no touchscreen).
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Wow, I think I must have woken up a blond this morning. You are totally right, wth was I thinking
Great program for PPC though. I would love to find just a battery indicator, not for the home screen, but something like ClockonTop that always sits on top and tells me the battery life in percentage.
yeah ClockonTop is great - maybe we should ask the author to extend his tiny little program to show also (optionally?) the battery status in percent...
There is also another little smart program called Vista Hide Battery Gauge - look here (XDA-Developers is simply a great forum )
Hmmm, I tried it but nothing happened
You are right, a great forum.
chaznet said:
If you don't want to install something to check this, use the built in Task Manager, press 'Menu' and then 'System Info', it shows up there.
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I AGREED !!!
Why bothered installing additional program ??? ( waste of space and resources )

Program for Making Notes on Today Screen?

Can anyone recomend a program for making notes of the today screen (i presume there must be a program for doing this). preferably free too
Cheers,
handwrite memo
Yes, there is, and it's freeware too .
Look here:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-hand-write-memo-today-plugin.html
brilliant thanks very much, will try now
-- Doesnt seem to work, downloaded and installed ok, but doesnt do anything... lol
anyone else tried it?
I don't know the program, but maybe you have to activate it in settings - Today? Today-plugins need to be activated through this menu to display them.
had a look there, its not in the today settings anywhere...
I think it should be there in the "items"-tab.
But like I said, I don't have this program, so I don't know for sure...
yeh, it should be, but it aint. ah well. find another prog... cheers anyway
I used to use NotesToday, and made some skins for it.
http://www.pocketgear.com/en_US/html/display_product.jsp?id=prod5690811
Nice app, but I realised that it gets a bit cramped writing notes on the today screen. That's what the Notes app is for! Also try BugMe, a great app.
http://electricpocket.com/bugme-ppc/
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yeh, it should be, but it aint. ah well. find another prog... cheers anyway
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Here is the readme file at the site of the developer:
http://home.comcast.net/~cheezsj/pocketpc/handwriteforpokep/english/Readme_English.txt
You have to install the program in main memory, after that the prog can be configured in settings > today > items.
Hope this works for you.
sketchit is a nice one
i use spb diary =) notes on today))
my screen :
Can't fault Bug-Me
I am using the quick memo from here:
http://home.comcast.net/~cheezsj/menue_pocketpc.htm
very nice app, runs smooth. They also have a Hand write memo to draw straight on today's screen give it a try and let us know too.
userone said:
Here is the readme file at the site of the developer:
http://home.comcast.net/~cheezsj/pocketpc/handwriteforpokep/english/Readme_English.txt
You have to install the program in main memory, after that the prog can be configured in settings > today > items.
Hope this works for you.
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Got it all working now! just had to be installed into main memory cheers guys!
Congratulations. Hope you like it.
been using for a few days now... all works well.
Thanks.

Input method auto change (choose keybord using stylus)

Hi,
I would like to share with You my little app, that I wrote to make using HTC easier and more comfortable. With this app You can assign finger friendly keybord when stylu is In, and small keyboard for stylus when it is out. Unfortunately it works only on devices with stylus sensor like HD, Diamond, Touch Pro, SE X1 (I hope it works, I've tested with BlackStone only). If you have some suggestions, ideas or if You run this app on other devices please let me know.
You can download it from here (Sorry for my English and google translated page).
I've updated apllication to version 1.1.2
New features:
- support landscape mode
- up to four screen keyboard support
I hope it'll be usefull.
nice app...i'm sure it will help me, as it seams that my touch hd keep changing input keybord completely randomly and with no logic whatsoever so will give a try...hope it will bring an law and order to that mess
dobra robota kolego
Uh... I don't think X1 has a stylus sensor...
ipporek said:
Uh... I don't think X1 has a stylus sensor...
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So it will not work on SE Sorry.
I've updated apllication. More info at the first post.
hi
hi any screenshots available? does it work like sipchange ? able to auto choose which keypad u want after startup ?
I've attached some screens. During system start, application is checking screen oreintation and stylus state and then deciding which keyboard should be used.
Hi, this sounds very interesting. Unfortunatly the link doesn´t work.
Could you just post it here?
Thx, nearly
Unfortunately link didn't work, don't know why. I 've uploded file here, but remember, the newest version always can be found at http://green-lemon.pl
nitro__67 said:
Direct link http://lemon.byethost15.com/downloadImac112. I would not like to upload to different servers. It 's easier to manage new versions now.
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Still doesn't work
nitro__67 said:
Direct link http://lemon.byethost15.com/downloadImac112. I would not like to upload to different servers. It 's easier to manage new versions now.
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Nope, can't download. Would love to try this out, it's a good idea.
Can you supply another download location?
Thanks for your efforts.
Use the link in first posting, deactivate Google translation:
http://lemon.byethost15.com/download/imac
pobierz = download.
Cab attached - will delete attachment, if nitro_67 wants to.
File uploaded.
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Unfortunately link didn't work, don't know why. I 've uploded file here, but remember, the newest version always can be found at http://green-lemon.pl
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Thanks man. It works fine in blackstone.
Link doens't work for me too...
I tried the Cab file above, it really works, meaning it will change the Imput method according to stilus in or out.
But if I closed the phone or make a soft reset, the first time I want to write a message the imput method is still the standard one
You must setup program to start service with Windows.
Do you mean select the option "Run at Start up" ?
Yes I did select it but as I mentionned, after a reset or turning the mobile off, the first message I will write will open with the standard keyboard... I then move stilus in and out and it starts to work correctly until the next reset or turn off
So strange, because program is started. Maybe You are using keyboard which is loaded leter. Uncheck 'run at start' and add shortcut to autostart. After this program should start after all proceses and services.
Good idea, I will have a try...
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If you have some suggestions, ideas
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Hi Nitro, is it possible to launch an application when you take out the stylus? I would love to have Phatpad opened when I do so, to take a quick note.
I won't mind closing it the one time I pull out the stylus in another app.
Hope you can help.

Zoom Bar Scrolling--Tweak--

Hi,
I was wondering if there is a ROM out there that offers a tweak that allows the Zoom bar to be used to scroll thru lists like the old TP1. So it will save time with File explore and other apps. Thanks, and i am sorry if i posted this in the wrong place.
Also if there is anyother tweaks for the Zoom bar
kingfarmer said:
Hi,
I was wondering if there is a ROM out there that offers a tweak that allows the Zoom bar to be used to scroll thru lists like the old TP1. So it will save time with File explore and other apps. Thanks, and i am sorry if i posted this in the wrong place.
Also if there is anyother tweaks for the Zoom bar
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I use this in my kitchen and it works perfect for that function.
Can this be done in a cab?
I don't know how to make cab's so if someone could do this I would really apperceiate it.
Thanks
JMM2009 said:
I don't know how to make cab's so if someone could do this I would really apperceiate it.
Thanks
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+1 would love to have this as a cab!!
The zip contains a reg file only, simply import it with any reg tool, the scrolling function works.
controller38 said:
The zip contains a reg file only, simply import it with any reg tool, the scrolling function works.
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i understand but its nicer to have it as a cab if in case u need to uninstall it..thanks though for the help
Will this STOP the zoom bar zooming in Opera?
JMM2009 said:
I don't know how to make cab's so if someone could do this I would really apperceiate it.
Thanks
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Here is your cab file
take care
EDIT: this zoombar v1.1 now supports TomTom
dotcompt said:
Here is your can file
take care
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Awesome but when this cab is installed what exactly is it supposed to do?? what extra functionality is it supposed to offer?? thanks for the cab etc!!
i installed the cab but i did not see any scrolling on anything, any help ?
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The zip contains a reg file only, simply import it with any reg tool, the scrolling function works.
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im using total commander, where did you import it to ?
sorry, i am not too fluent in registry editing
jayizzbakk said:
i installed the cab but i did not see any scrolling on anything, any help ?
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Which rom are you using... if the chef is using a smarttouch.dll from another phone ext like leo it will not work... if you open opera or IE it should allow you to zoom in using the phone zoom bar.. the registry containes allot of entries so it should support allot of different applications....
edit: may need a reboot to take effect.
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Which rom are you using... if the chef is using a smarttouch.dll from another phone ext like leo it will not work... if you open opera or IE it should allow you to zoom in using the phone zoom bar.. the registry containes allot of entries so it should support allot of different applications....
edit: may need a reboot to take effect.
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im using fusion rom v5.1 and zoom already works on opera,
will it work on scrolling through contacts on beejive im ?
Ive just started using this tweak and its pretty nice, but im wondering if its possible to reverse the setting. I would rather sliding to the right mean scrolling upward (up dpad) than what it is now. Also take into account that when i expose the keyboard and attempt to to slide to scroll up, i actually have to slide down to scroll up!
can u guys can make 2 work with iris browser that would by nice
Am I missing something, I installed the cab and restarted the phone. Nothing. Soft reset, still nothing. Do I then have to enable something? Using a TP2 on Verizon. Is this GSM only?
Thanks
Really the only app I'd need for this is MICROSOFT READER so I can slide right to turn a page and slide left to go back.
I see the reg hacks, but am unsure what to use for ClassName for Reader..
can you help?
Thanks,
Rick
works great
on my tmobile tp2 flashed to 6.5 European rom...
Works somewhat on stock sprint rom only a few apps actually work but hey I like thanks
Any chance it works on Topaz?

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