CruiseController - Touch HD Themes and Apps

Current english interface version: 2.5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows Mobile 5 or higher with .NET CF v.2.x or higher installed
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CruiseController: an every-day GPS cruise control utility for a car driver, having Windows Mobile 5/6 PDA with a GPS module.
If your car has no built-in cruise-control feature, or you like speeding, but want to stop penalty for it - it's utility for you!
* The main function of the program is to control 2 ranges of speed: let's say city's range and highway's one.
* You can adjust values as you like, and if your speed (measured by GPS module) reaches these values – you’ll be informed by sound.
* Each range has the minimal speed value, after that you may go on without brake. Of course, if other road conditions allow this.
* And there is the maximal speed (of each range), you’ll be informed about it as the top limit, after that you have to free the accelerator pedal, for slowing down immediately – else a penalty for speeding has almost caught you.
* If you again slowed down up to the minimal range’s value – the program reminds you that you are free to increase the speed more.
So, with this function you just need to press or release the accelerator a bit according to the sound alerts.
NOTE:
1. It’s better to set the range values below enough the allowed limits on your roads
2. The speed of your car’s speedometer may differ from GPS speed much due to the wheels diameter and their pressure.
Other features of the program:
* GPS connection is realized via the built-in operating system software driver that is available starting MS® Windows Mobile 5 version (and higher: WM6, 6.1…). This allows to use this program at the same time with other GPS navigation software that may require GPS connect via GPS module’s serial port.
* GPS connection may be permanent (for driving a car), or just periodical each 2 minutes, to save the battery charge, if moving slowly.
* “NO SPEEDING!”: non-stop alerting about the maximum levels exceeded
* The program prevents going PDA to the sleep-mode
Basic functions of speed "cruise control" are free, others are shareware (unlocked after registration), but with no time limit.
Additional functions available after program’s registration:
* “Check maximums only” option: no sound alerts for the minimum ranges limits.
* “Do NOT alert” option: no alerts about the speed, for using other GPS functions of the program in silence.
* GPS-reminder: save the point you are in (sure, coordinates from GPS will be saved also), and the program will alert you when you are again in this area (if the program is running). Without registration only the first point added is controlled.
New in v.2.5x:
* "Speed in miles" option
* "Backlight always ON" option
* Experimental manual reminging feature: press the screen button to switch alerting on (for ex. about some road limitation that can be forgotten during the way ), can be turned off manually (screen button) or automatically when you reach the next threshold of the maximum speed.
* First version of track and speed logging (.csv file format for now only, in folder "Tracks" in program's installation folder)
Download .CAB: http://pmaker.biz/software/CruiseController_english_v.2.51_PPC.ARM.CAB
Registration of the full-functional version
Bug reports, wishes and comments are welcome.

hi,
assume this would have all the english menu because the last one I tried I doon't understand how to navigate since it's Russian-based
do you have screenshot?

zenkinz said:
hi,
assume this would have all the english menu because the last one I tried I doon't understand how to navigate since it's Russian-based
do you have screenshot?
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screenshots added. If anything not translated - inform, pls.
Actual problem is a payment aggregator

Registration is on http://pmaker.biz

Registration
After installing the app, I run into 2 issues:
1/ I get registration questions
2/ The main screen has 2 "City Maximum" values. It's my guess that the 2nd one should state "Highway maximum"

Peter4133 said:
After installing the app, I run into 2 issues:
1/ I get registration questions
2/ The main screen has 2 "City Maximum" values. It's my guess that the 2nd one should state "Highway maximum"
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1) Unclear, what is the issue ?
2) Yeah misprint, thanks, fixed and updated in the heading.

Related

Is there a Brightness control application for Samsung i780

The Brightness control of the Samsung i780 isn't very accessible.
Whenever at the open, adjsting the brightness when you hardly see anything on the screen is close to impossible.
The brightness control of HTC home doesn't work for me on this device,
And I couldn't find any application that would enable changing the LCD brightness.
Not at all or at least as easily as the button in the Samsung Today plugin that came with th UK ROM MSHC3.
I can't use this plugin now (different ROM, un configurable plugin...)
So I'm asking,
Do any of you experts have a suggestion/solution?
Thanks.
Any clues anyone?
yes there is, go into
settings
system
backlight
scroll the tabs across at the bottom
there should be an option for brightness
even the top one is not hugely bright though, better than nothing.
Hope this helps.
Rob
I wonder if some talented chap could make a proggie that would adjust the backlight automatically using the small VGA camera as a light sensor, that would be pretty neat IMO
inertiax3 said:
I wonder if some talented chap could make a proggie that would adjust the backlight automatically using the small VGA camera as a light sensor, that would be pretty neat IMO
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That's the exact point I was trying to make here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2094147#post2094147
Why should there be an application like that for Palm OS and not for WM?
But for now I would settle for a today plugin or small application.
that could be assigned to a hotkey that would round robin through the different brightness levels.
Thus making the access to the brightness control easier to access...
Was an app ever developed to solve this problem?
there's this guy over at ppcsg, moneytoo that's made such an app.
i especially like the brightness toggling, very convenient.
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=99895&view=findpost&p=720598
Here's the whole post with "screenshot"
I made this simple tool for easier switching backlight on i780. Install SamsungBacklight.cab (if you have non-English non-English environment you may have to try SamsungBacklight.exe and create shortcuts manually)
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The installer will create 4 links in Programs\Backlight (MAX/MID/MIN/TOGLE) so you can easy assign button to any of this action.
Run "SamsungBacklight.exe 1" to "SamsungBacklight.exe 5" to set prefered backlight level. "SamsungBacklight.exe T" will switch backlight between level 1 and 5.
its works
THX!
ssr
Thank you
Thank you "thescum" for pointing me to the right direction,
Thank you "moneytoo" for creating this useful utility
I now can get rid of the files I created for setting the brightness level through registry import
Now, how about using the vga camera as an ambient light sensor...
thanks again
Thx moneytoo
I was looking for exactly the same thingie
Btw. Do you think you can modify your programme to switch through all levels of backlight increasingly with each run? (each run would lit up the screen +1 level) This could be a great app to bind to a hardware key
Brightness control from AE Button Plus also works fine. You can map the pop-up controller on the long or double press of the button you choose. Settings of brightness control for i780 is as follows:
- min level = 4
- max level = 9
- step = 1
fbifbi said:
Thx moneytoo
I was looking for exactly the same thingie
Btw. Do you think you can modify your programme to switch through all levels of backlight increasingly with each run? (each run would lit up the screen +1 level) This could be a great app to bind to a hardware key
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Done.
Use +/- parameters in the latest version.
great utility, this is one that i'm looking for.
Thanks moneytoo
This is the one i've been looking for so long!!!
thank you!
though I wanna cycle through three levels only. 1, 3 and 5. Can I do that?
spb mobile shell 3 has a backlight widget too.

Update! nueDynamicClock v1.3 - Tool to change Clockspeed of your Blackstone

A friend founds this at pocketnow.com.
nueDynamicClock allows you to change the clock speed of your Touch Pro, Touch Diamond or Touch HD based on certain parameters.
Update: nueDynamicClock v1.3 has been released
Changes: Display issue fixed, fixed slow clock change, stability fixes, ensure all threads running in Kernel mode, set profile on save, WM6.5 hi-res icon
Here is the link:
http://www.nuerom.com/BlogEngine/page/nueDynamicClock.aspx
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Does this work??
how safe i to use that
Awesome. Need to be careful though.
Anyone tested?? we may have something big here!!! (if its working..!!)
Max values..?? Performance improvements?? Some benchmarks?
Because after some research i did , i saw that our processor is capable even for speeds almost double its original value!! (some say 850 and report fast and stable!!)
Lets see!!
What the hell?
800MHZ on the HD?
thats crazy!
Yeah it works
you need to install the cab and soft reset
after in All settings > System
a new icon appear : processor
set it there .
you can't overclock speed actually with this tool
but, you can slow down a lot the cpu to save a lot's of battery during idle process.
Does anyone know what these value are by default? We could actually make battery life worse if we set higher values for backlight off, etc than the factory settings...
It is not working. I try it again and again.
Set all values to 256.00 and it loose this settings after exit or if the device go to sleep.
Under "Current processor speed:" it shows 256.00 and if I go again to this setting it shows the "normal" 528mhz.
geistteufel said:
Yeah it works
you need to install the cab and soft reset
after in All settings > System
a new icon appear : processor
set it there .
you can't overclock speed actually with this tool
but, you can slow down a lot the cpu to save a lot's of battery during idle process.
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Don't tell me the Touch HD actually doesn't manage it's CPU speed on its own!?!? Even my old Axim x51v did that!!!
there is another thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507212
I ' have try this :
Default :528mhz
After 5s 256mhz (this doesn't work I think, but not sure)
When backlight off : 82mhz
When suspend : 19mhz
So after all night of sleeping, my battery haven't lose any bare.
I will test it more, I think they greatly improve battery life.
so just keep testing.
MAMeingast said:
Don't tell me the Touch HD actually doesn't manage it's CPU speed on its own!?!? Even my old Axim x51v did that!!!
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Qualcomm is not Intel-Marvel !
I tested the tool from April 21th to April 25th. 5 days without recharge!
Otherwise i was charging my Blackstone every two days and i've running ICQ in backround around the clock. So i'm online once i turn on my telephone. It works perfect for me!
Setup:
idle after 5000ms: 384 MHz
on backlight of: 122.88 MHz
on suspend: 122.88 MHz
Sorry for my bad english
hi, first of all, thank yu for sharing.
second: Ihave put the exe file on my HD and run it from my phone but it keeps saying:
"your phone is preventing installation, we can try to automatically fix this, but we need to restart your device. continue?"
and when I cic yes, it restarts and nothing happens. so I run the programm again, and get the same message.
anyone have any idea wha the problem might be?
thank you in advance
Installed v1.2 and changed profile to "Power saving", but the cpu clock is still at 528MHz?
For me resulted in more battery drain (version 1. BTW 1.2 doesn't work)
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3692764&postcount=77
@jouh:
Click on "File" -> "Reset Active Profile". The value of "Active Profile" should change from "Default" to yours and you can see the de-/increasing CPU speed now.
kostasalfa said:
Anyone tested?? we may have something big here!!! (if its working..!!)
Max values..?? Performance improvements?? Some benchmarks?
Because after some research i did , i saw that our processor is capable even for speeds almost double its original value!! (some say 850 and report fast and stable!!)
Lets see!!
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Can you tell us, where did you read about this overclocking to 850 MHz. I would like to learn more about it. Like others say, this program cannot overclock but only underclock.Please give us some links. Thanks
Version 1.2 results excessive battery drain to me too (8-12% per hour, in suspend mode).
Back to version 1...

[APP] LiveCam - Watch the image from your pda's camera in a Web browser

Hello, this is my another release (though you may not remember previous ones).
My little app is called LiveCam and it allows you to watch what your phone's (rear) camera sees. Currently still images are taken every 5 seconds, and you can only see still images in browser but in future I'ma make it able to transfer real-time video! The app is totally uncustomizable for now because I only wanted to make it work. It contains whole lot of bugs. The app consists of 2 parts joined in 1 executable:
- a camera server that takes picture every 5 second
- a small HTTP server that allows you to see the most current image.
App could be possible only thanks to Alex Mogurenko's DirectShow .NET CF
How-to:
- Copy LiveCam.exe and DirectShow.NETCF.DLL to one folder wherever on your device.
- Ensure you have at least 400kB free space on your device root folder.
- Check your device name in Start > Settings > System > About. E.g. mine is HTC52, some may be Pocket_PC or alike. You may change it for more friendly for you or easier to remember if you want but do it now.
- Connect your phone to WiFi or ActiveSync/WMDC. Wait until the connection is established.
- Run LiveCam.exe. Click "Enable Cam" button (don't worry there's still a camera disabled text, if you see picture from your camera then everything's allright). Click "Enable HTTP" button (same here, don't worry of the HTTP disabled text).
- Run your PC's web browser and point to http://your_device_name:1222/
e.g. http://HTC52:1222/ Should be working.
- If you want to use it via data connection you must first activate it, however it won't work if you don't have external IP service.
- If you want to access it from an Internet computer (not in your subnet), please redirect 1222 port on your WiFi router, check your Pocket PC's IP.
Tested only on HTC KAISER. May not work on other devices. Please report.
Note this is a pre-pre-pre-alpha-release and it has maybe 10% of the functionality I want it to have.
Known bugs/limitations:
- Only 240x320 available res (will be fixed)
- Only still images, no video (5 seconds)
- No auto-refresh in web server must refresh manually to see current image (will be fixed easily)
- No customizable HTML page (will be fixed easily)
- No customizable HTTP port (will be fixed easily)
- No way of turning Flashlight (should be fixed)
- May hang up or eat memory as I didn't try it for longer time. Please always use the Give up button to exit app so that resources are believed to be released then.
If you like the app, I will make it really usable in next version but I must know that I don't work just for myself.
.NET CF 2.0 IS REQUIRED!
It works on my Blackstone(Touch HD)
It crashes when you click on init server multiple times and it doesn't show that it's running but you can access it through the browser.
I'd really like to have a webcam app that really works because other software I tried always had bugs or didn't work at all.
wonderful idea.. and it works great! (touch hd as well)
U dont work just for yourself, keep it going bro
Edit: Touch HD - working! Qtek 9100 - not working!
TyTN Stock
Frakken Awesome!
Works on my unbranded stock Kaiser. Keep up the good work!
its great for my htc touch hd .... owesome and it would be bloody owesome if it would be motion i mean video
Awesome!
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Works on blackstone wm6.5 via web ^^
but config screen doesn't update to "enabled", even if server and cam are enabled. just says "disabled" but works. keep up your pretty idea. looking forward to new versions.
some feature-wishes:
- option to turn off the display during stream
- password lockable web interface, so you can only watch the camera if you have the password (htaccess)
- auto refresh in browser and choise between photo and video
- autosave video to sd
- option to switch between main and front camera
- portrait/landscape switch
- ... ^^ sry
where do I enter the address ? is it under LAN settings in IE ?
Thanks!
It works on my old Dopod 818 pro
hi, welcome back video should be possible, it is no bug that after clicking 'initialize' nothing changes, the app was written very fast and therefore not fully implemented. But if I happen to find some time, I may make it better. But no promises Thank you very much for feedback, I thought no one except me could find use for this.
This ideal is good if video streaming is included.
kartam said:
I thought no one except me could find use for this.
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I bet you would find many who would like to use something like this
schmeichler said:
I bet you would find many who would like to use something like this
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And I'm one of them~
Please keep on going!!

[APP] NEW! Pocket Shield 3 released

The new Version of pocketShield is released. Some cool new features comes along. If you want to see it in a video, visit http://fingerfriendlyappz.wordpress.com (it's a german site, without english comments)
Download: Pocket Shield 3.0
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Features overview
Locking
* Protects your touch screen and buttons whenever device wakes up.
* Saves your battery by auto powering off, no matter if screen is touched.
* Semi-transparent lock screen, allows you to see your screen without unlocking.
* Option to power off device when locked manually.
Unlocking
* Automatic when out of pocket (with light).
* Vertical sliding to unlock.
* Gestures: flip or shake to unlock.
* D-pad button press to unlock.
* Grant auto-unlocking permissions to any application.
* Can enable and combine any of them!
Notifications
* Get the notification icons you want clearly on your lock screen.
* Boost the notifications at the interval you want, so never forget them.
* Auto restore WM notification windows. No more tapping on the tiny taskbar bell!
* Tap over the icon and it will take you to the associated app right after unlocking.
* Displays the countdown time or overdue time on the reminder title (just as PC reminders).
Phone protection
* Protect incoming calls from accidental answering.
* Use your preferred dialer or use our built in slide-to-answer.
* In call G-unlock mechanism to auto unlock the screen when phone removed from ear.
* Protect the whole screen while in call.
* Auto lock after call ended.
* Lock option only when using headset.
* Vibration feedback on outgoing and incoming connection.
Design
* Classical layout or split layout to better suit your picture display.
* Customizable background, set a photo or any image.
* Customizable battery indicator width and colors.
* Cool themes, hot themes, you choose!
Lite mode
* Still want it lighter? Good news!
* Optional uninstall of Phone and Notification options.
* Just leave the core locking/unlocking functions.
* Reduced footprint of 1.17MB <-- Even lighter than in initial PS v1.0!
Direct support & updates
* Contact us or request support directly from your device.
* Form will attach your configuration for us to help you better.
* Message auto saved until you get a connection.
* Check for version upgrades and install them directly from device.
Learn more!
Languages
Settings are available in the following languages: EN, FR, RU, PT, DE, IT, HU, NO, SK, SV, ES, CS, RO, TC, CN, NL, CA, PL, JP, DK, HR.
Is this a battery killer app?
Not at all! Tests performed didn't throw any additional(nor noticeable) battery drain. When device is in unlocked state, PocketShield enters sleep mode so no extra battery is consumed (as well as when device is in standby/Off). Instead, it will prevent battery drain when turned on unintentionally(or by a notification), thanks to the auto power off mechanism it incorporates.
RAM footprint?
The activated version with no theme uses a range of 1.6Mb -1.8Mb of RAM. Not actually all because of itself, all .Net Framework based applications use a bit of extra memory to load some system libraries for quicker access and performance. To have a reference, the standard HTC Calculator which is a very simple application uses 1.3Mb. HTC Diamond has 196Mb RAM and TouchPro has 288Mb, that is 0.85% and 0.6% of used memory, in both cases less than 1%.
Supported devices
* HTC Touch Diamond
* HTC Touch Diamond2
* HTC Touch Pro (Raphael/Fuze)
* HTC Touch Pro2
* HTC Touch HD (Blackstone)
* Samsung Omnia
* All others QVGA in special mode.
tnx bro
hey is this activated version????
That one is the evaluation version, which works pretty much the same as the full but has a random displayed "nag" screen of 10 seconds wait saying that is evaluation. To get it with no restrictions you can activate or maybe make a theme.
Could you maybe show us to an activated version or some activation codes? I would really like and need that application and since I currently do not have a credit card I can't buy it (it's only 10$). Thanks
Just download it, it's kind of a shareware. You will be able to try all the features and if you like it you can activate it(Paypal allowed). If not, there are freeware alternatives (S2U2, TouchLockPro, Lockmelite, ThrottleLock, SensorLock, WM lock, etc.)
okay let me know how to get my system back to normal after uninstall.
Light Sensor doesent work anymore.
Soft reset?
I uninstalled the optional notifications and phone components, but wanted to give them a try. How to reinstall these options please?
I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app, but it remembers all previous setttings, including the uninstalled stuff!
You can restore notifications and phone options in Settings / (A) / + / "Reset Default Settings"
Got it, thanks.
I'm quite impressed with this app so far I must admit. The only issue I've had so far is with the light sensor. When I receive an SMS, it woke the device and even though it was pretty dark, the phone unlocked. It didn't unlock when I woke the device manually, only when I received a text.
A little more testing and I might purchase.
Major_Sarcasm said:
Got it, thanks.
I'm quite impressed with this app so far I must admit. The only issue I've had so far is with the light sensor. When I receive an SMS, it woke the device and even though it was pretty dark, the phone unlocked. It didn't unlock when I woke the device manually, only when I received a text.
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There is a setting in the Unlocking tab / With light / + / click Close, try checking that option.
I have just DL the danish translation from the pocketshield website, it is a file called : DK.resx
But how do i intergrade it with my pocketshield 3.2.5
I have put the file in the pocketshield directory but i cant see the Language in settings.
Anyone ?
Updating... version 3.3
+ new skins supported
Really nice lock application.
Light sensor works great and the slide down work smooth aswell!
Only problem is the Settings program. It crashes a lot!
Will test it in the upcoming days!
Smobbo said:
Really nice lock application.
Only problem is the Settings program. It crashes a lot!
Will test it in the upcoming days!
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Same here. I went online to purchase today after trying; then remembered all the crashes and rethought it. The Notification and Display tabs under settings crash every time (Notification on first click, Display is kind of random, often times when I make a change and then attempt to save).
If it weren't for these crashes, I would be a happy owner right now and recommending it to others.
I have a Tilt 2, btw.
If you were upgrading from an older version then "Reset default settings" might be necessary...
Not sure what happened to this post. Anyway:
Should be ok after a softreset. Or try manually HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Lockscreen\Enable=1
After uninstalling, soft reset and then, go to settings- menu- all settings- lock -display- windows default.

Porting LG Fathom ROM (v5) to eXpo/IQ

I've spent the last little while porting the LG Fathom ROM (v5) to my LG IQ to see if there is anything from it that I want to add to my own ROM before I add the finishing touches. Is anyone else working on this by chance?
Here is where I am at....
Home Screen:
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- Not much to see here. the Verizon Theme is pretty dark. They re-arranged the list, added favorite contacts and changed text to message.
Start Menu:
- The start menu lists several new additions
Message - SMS/MMS replacement​Visual Voice Mail - Verizon VVM​Mobile Email - Outlook E-mail replacement​Mobile IM - AIM, WL & Yahoo IM Client​City ID - App & Plugin that shows contact city name based on number​VZ Navigator - Verizon GPS Navigation​World Clock - It's a world clock​Office Mobile 2010 - upgraded to 2010 from v4​
Settings:
- Lock Key is a new addition to the main settings screen. Enabling this app causes your phone to resume to lock state from suspend state.
Connections:
- Normally Beam is hidden here. The only new addition is Switch USB. This app allows you to switch between RNDIS mode, Dial-up modem mode and USB Mass Storage.
Personal:
- Voice Commands is the configuration interface for Nuance, the voice command app included instead of MS Voice Command.
System:
- Several changes were made in the System folder. The icons and programs for Backlight, Power and System Information were updated. The CPL Sensors was added (Proximity, Backlight & Rotation sensor control). ClearStorage has moved to become a tab under Memory and WirelessLAN appears to have been removed although the exe is still included in OEMMisc. Finally the GPS program port has changed to COM5 instead of GPD9.
Dialer:
- LG has updated the Dialer for the Fathom. The appearance is very similar, but corrected to match the WM 6.5.x screen structure (small taskbar, large bottom bar with touch buttons).
On-screen Keyboard:
- The on-screen keyboard has been updated. Again you don't get an on-screen keyboard in landscape mode.
Lockscreen:
- LG added Gesture Unlock (\Settings\Lock). It allows you to unlock your phone and launch an app based on the gesture you enter.
LG Camera:
- LG removed the Flash setting from the camera app (since the Fathom has no flash) and clicking on the Album button (bottom right) now takes you to Pictures & Videos (the 3D LG Album has been removed).
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Next post will discuss specific apps and current issues
TrueG
Issues:
City ID:
This app is pretty cool. You can enter a number and it will tell you what city is it from. More importantly, there is a plug-in for the dialer that will tell you the city you are calling or being called from. It requires the LG dialer and the city name shows up in the dialer and the lock screen.
I have the plug-in working, but when I try and use the app, it tells me to restart the phone. Since everything but OEMDrivers & OEMDriversHigh have been ported, there must be a setting in the RGU or a missing file, although I don't really care about the app, it's the plug-in that has real value.​
Lock Key:
The Lock Key app under settings would be very useful. The app simply sets a value in the registry (HKCU\ControlPanel\KeyLock\EnabledKeyLock=1) but I can't get it to work. I'm guessing a different keypad driver is required (or whichever DLL deals with the power button).​
Gesture Unlock:
Although this appears to be running (screen comes up in lockscreen and I can make gestures), I can't get it to unlock using a gesture. Technically, I'm not really interested in this function, so I haven't spent much time on it.​
Switch USB:
I've spent a bit on time on this one, but I can't get it work 100%. I can get it to open without error and I can switch between ActiveSync mode and VZAccess Manager mode. When I try to use USB Mass Storage mode, I get the error "Insert SD Card". I've tried every dll that I can think of, but nothing gets past this error. It may be that the VS750 uses a different address for the SD card slot and it may never work on our device without a patch. Although I may skip trying to get it to work. As it is with ActiveSync and VZAccess Manager, you need to reset between changes. If you need to reset between switching to USB Mass Storage, then I am not interested. I can already use WM5torage to activate USB Mass Storage on demand.
Also, I was able to switch it to USB Mass Storage mode by modifying the registry.
Change HKLM\Drivers\USB\FunctionDrivers\DefaultClientDriver from RNDIS to Mass_Storage_Class and reboot. When the phone comes back up it will be in USB Mass Storage mode (\OEM\OEMDrivers\usbmsfn.dll required)​
Backlight & Power:
LG updated the Backlight & Power control panels to support the WM 6.5.x tab structure (select between pages using top arrows. Neither works properly. For example in \Backlight\Brightness you can't change the brightness level. Using Backlight.dll from the Fathom doesn't work with our Backlight. Power properly shows the power level, but the advanced controls don't work.​
Sensor:
The Sensor control panel app works perfectly.​
Clear Storage:
Clear Storage is now found under \Settings\System\Memory although I can't get it to work. I get the error, NV Reset is failed. I don't want to play around with this and accidentally brick my phone.​
LG Dialer:
No problems.​
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Does anyone else have experience porting over LG Fathom apps? I would be interested to hear issues or fixes other people have run into.
TrueG
Looks good, I'm about to start building my own Expo ROM as soon as exams are over.
thanks for all you work on this trueg, looks great! how is development on it so far? Would it be possible for you to release the OEM files you modified so others can cook their own roms?

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