Have had this phone for 2 days now, pretty amazing but a few things I can't figure out.
1) Is there a simple way to set an automatic time for the phone to keylock? Say after 10 seconds of inactivity or something instead of having to hold down the end button everytime - Keep forgetting -. Already a few accidental calls due to this. Tried lock me lite, doesnt seem to work properly and I like the builtin lock function, just need to get it to do it by itself.
2) Is there a way to set a key where i can long press to switch from vibrate(and silent) to "normal" and vice versa? I'm already using the long end for locking the device.
Thanks, this has been bugging me since I got the phone.
After seeing this message, and not finding the answer, I wrote my own utility to do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=580050
You can configure long end to popup a menu, which includes lock, flight safe, vibrate, etc...
I'm posting a Vibra (switch) cab that will switch from vibrate to ring. I have it assigned to long send to switch back and fourth. Otherwise I just use the volume keys pretty successfully (I had this cab from my old phone that didn't have volume keys, so I wanted a button to switch it easily).
Jason
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I know the BA has a built in Screen lock that means I have to press the power button and no other ones, to get it to turn on, but... if I have bluetooth on and it connects to my car kit, that 'wakes' the PDA and before I know it I have all kinds of applications opened cause my case is pressing keys.
I installed a Screen Lock I used on my 2210 which, when activated means I have to first press power to wake the PDA, then press key 4 and 1 to actually bring the screen back. None of the other keys will work unless I press 1 and 4 together first. This is great if I'm listening to music, I tap Screen Lock and put it in my belt case.
The problem with this is, when someone calls me, I don't seem to be able to wake it by pressing 1st and 4th keys like normal. I have to let the call go to answer machine, then I can wake the PDA...
Does anyone know of a better screen lock program that will let me take calls (or should I say, let me wake the PDA when a call comes in)?
Thanks.
No one can help with this?
Hi all,
received my O2 Oribt this morning and have spent most of the day playing around and trying to get it set up. I have tried a few things and failed at a few things and now have some questions.
1) as far as a stand-by mode goes...it just fades out the backlight right? theres no screen saver or blank screen option? I did see an option to turn the unit off after x number of minutes but surely this means it wont receive calls or anything, not much good as a phone when it's turned off.
2) I can't find anywhere where I can set the device name for bluetooth. Is there anywhere to do this?
3) is it possible to change the text message alert tone?
4) I recently read a thread about a T9 input cab. does this allow you to write text messages as in a 'normal' phone - using a number pad and not the keyboard and stylus?
I'm sure I'll have some more questions at some point!!
many thanks for any help
I would start by saying having taken the manual out of the box? and secondly have you actually started to read it.
1/ You are pressing the power button for too long a simple press and release is all that is needed to turn the unit off. Press and hold the power button and the back light goes out (as you have found). The phone part is not actually switched off even with the screen off, if a call comes in it will wake up, you can turn the phone off by putting the device in flight mode, or settings/ Phone.
2/ Why do you want to change the BT device name, it should be the same as the owner IIRC
3/ Start/ Settings/ personal/ Sounds and notifications
4/ Never used that so cannot comment - Mike
Guys,
Do you know of a WM5/WM6 utility that will lock the keypad controls when the screen goes blank after 5 mins on my Trinity? What I would want to happen is that I press either the power button to take it out of standby mode and activate all keys again as it is hen its in my pocket the buttons get pressed and aspects like the start menu or contacts open automatically.
What i want is like on the Orange C500 where you press * enter or something to activate the keypad.
Cheers
Hawk
Simply go to your settings-system.key lock. There you can enable this function without a tool!
you can try an utility for vijay555 at www.vijay555.com, it locks by phone with the standard lock utility (the today plugin included by default) and turns off the screen, you can assign it to a key to have both things done automatically.
when you power on the device, you will have to unlock it to get the phone pad activated.
The default keylock does not work! It locks the softkeys but it does not lock the hard keys on the control pad as they often get touched and do things like access contacts etc when i do not want them too!!!
The default Keylock works for me- Orange SPV M700 with WM6 MunRus ROM- selecting 'Lock all keys except power key when off' also disables the navigation and phone keys.
It needed a couple of soft resets for it to take though.
tried that and it does not work?
or use the Slide2Unlock, it works excellent.
I configured it to lock when Light is dimmed, and then turn of the screen after 15 seconds, but without putting device in standby.
Then I disabled standby in the Power panel.
I also assigned to manually start it when pushing the button next to the power button.
So now I can start the music player, push that button and it will keep on playing. and to get back, I push the power button and slide finger over screen.
Done.
Real handy.
Don't forget to give some coffee to developer.
where is that utility?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314703&highlight=Slide2Unlock
Having found out that my phone has made an international call (lucky it only lasted 34secs) is there a reliable key lock that doesn't involve setting a password? Why wasn't the HD designed so you have to press 2 keys (like most mobiles I've ever used) to get it active - or maybe it is and I just haven't find the combo yet.
Bad design I think as the amount of times I've turned the darn thing back on when putting into my pocket....I've lost count.
Anyway, what works for you?
Cheers
Graham
There's the usual power button... which should be good enough, but if not... just hold down the call 'end' key (hang up button), that should invoke the regular windows lock screen that doesn't require a password, just two key presses.
i use s2u2 and the standard lock on phone.
and i use tweakhd.
i know what happened.
when u receive a message, or a reminder the phone unlocks. it happened a couple of times to me. the phone is in my pocket and i press the screen with my leg and it starts calling.
solutions:
add a name in your addresslist, call it AAAAAA , with no phonenumber.
clear your "last call list" often
use s2u2
use the standard phone lock with pincode
use tweakhd ( you can adjust the unlock-mode when receiving a message)
i am sure its too much, but for me it works.
in s2u2 i add the option: unlock phone when pulling out the stylus. then i have to give my pincode.
good luck.
lockdevice...
i have been using this on my hd ,for a while ..had a bit of problems with earlier versions ...but last few ,versions have been working very smoothly.. .(.indeed
worth to try... )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542482
TheBrilliantMistake said:
There's the usual power button... which should be good enough, but if not... just hold down the call 'end' key (hang up button), that should invoke the regular windows lock screen that doesn't require a password, just two key presses.
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Thanks for all the replies...but I've gone with TheBrilliantMistake suggestion....... not 100% but a vast improvement on just pushing the power button. I never even knew you could hold the end call key.....no mention in my phone handbook. Live and learn!
Thanks everybody...this is a great forum!
This problem is a pain in the butt. Get PocketShield and it will solved all your problems but it cost $14.99
You can also try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556801
It disables the "end" and "answer" hardware keys.
Any way to disable auto device lock after ending a call on the Verizon TP2? I tried a cab but it didn't work. After I hang up or end a call, the phone automatically locks itself requiring me to press Unlock then type in the password (none in my case, just tap Unlock again).
Also, is there any hack/tweak to add a "screen off" button for Windows Media Player? It lets you set one but anything other than a keyboard key isn't recognized. Closing the device after turning the screen off just turns the screen back on, and using the standby power button on top stops the music from playing.
Finally, is there a way to make it so the power button (standby power on top) has to be held for a couple of seconds before it turns the screen on, or off?
This is for the Verizon Touch Pro 2. Thanks for any help in advance!
Bump! Anyone?
I have the same problem with locking after a call. Anyone have any idea?
i believe the cab ur looking for to disable the auto lock is called "disable_devide_autolock" or something of that nature ***note, you must soft reset after install for the changes totake effect***
Has it always done this? I have a VZ TP2, and it doesn't lock after a call. It only locks when the phone reaches the pre-set time limit. Maybe setting got bumped somehow?