Let talk about the Nexus One first:
1. it has touch-sensitive buttons => prone to accidental touch/press
2. those buttons are located right below display (ABOVE the trackball) => not convenient
3. it has a trackball => subjected to regular maintenance
4. it has NO Sense UI (or HTC SENSE) => this makes no sense!
Then the HTC Desire:
1. has physical (hardware) buttons => not prone to accidental touches, no issue with touch-sensitivity
2. hardware buttons are located at both sides of the optical trackpad => means better handling, faster in operating/using your phone and makes "looking down to see where the buttons are" almost obsolete
3. has an optical trackpad => faster response and no maintenance needed
4. has HTC Sense => sensifying your UI
Out of these, described above, you can see that HTC is still saying they're the one "that's in charge"! So HTC says: "Google back off!"
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Hi all,
I got my TP2 a week ago. I bought it as a tiny laptop.
To be honest I rather had a TP2 and a magnifying glas with me than a netbook
I am absolutely willing to be only able to use the stylus. I need much information on the screen, not finger friendly buttons.
I needed to disable all that "finger friendly" **** that has been built into the device.
So far I did:
- Settings |Personal | Today Disable TouchFol3D
- Settings | System | Screen | Text-Size smallest
- install .Net-Framework (newest Generation)
- install HD-Tweak
- run HD-Tweak:
- all values to “advised”, except:
- 1.4 Disabled (= Speakerphone when phone FaceDown)
- 1.8 Std.
- 1.9 Vibrate
- 2.1 Enabled
- 2.2 Enabled
- 2.3 classic
- 3.4 Improve
- 11.1.-3. enabled, 11.6-11.7 3 MPx
- 13.1 Max Connections 16
- 13.2 HTC HD Orange
- 20.1 Keyb. Automatic Display – Disabled
But I still have:
- oversized start menu
- oversized menus
- non-working IExplore (a website displayed on my 240x320 Nokia N73 is much better displayed than on the TP2-IE)
- full screen volume control (instead of the small slider of WM5)
- full sized 'notifications' instead of WM5-bahavior (when you press the battery icon for instance)
How would I disable all that?
Thank you, Franky
P.S. menu fonts (and some other fonts) in RDP sessions are totally distorted. I solved that by installing and using the freeware zaDesktop (http://www.zatelnet.com/zadesktop/main.php).
Dude, why??
Exactly the same for me
I have exactly the same usage and the same f#@g displayed problems.
And more, there is something really anoying : I would have prefer select by one click and launch with another. Like on Nokia phones. When I scroll on history call, I really often call back... I tought i would have been changer but no. Is there a way to do that ?
Thanks
Customization Tools
I agree with Franky24. The TF3D is kinda annoying and I prefer to use the stylus instead of my finger. I am a fan of the HTC Home app because it seems to be more functional and easier to use. I forget where I found the one for the Rhodium but you can find it by searching for BigHTCHome.cab
These may also help you customize it the way you want:
To have smaller menus:
QuickMenu - A start menu replacement that looks similar to a Windows XP start menu. Find it here: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-quickmenu-v2-7.html
To change the notification bar to the old windows mobile style:
Open a registry editor and navigate to:
HKLM\Services\NOTIFICATIONMANAGER\Flags
Change the value from 0 to 4
You will have to be more specific about the problem you are having with IExplore if you want anyone to be able help you with it.
I am still trying to get the old style volume control to work on my TP2 and will let you know the fix when I figure it out.
Hope this helps
Franky24 said:
Hi all,
I got my TP2 a week ago. I bought it as a tiny laptop.
To be honest I rather had a TP2 and a magnifying glas with me than a netbook
I am absolutely willing to be only able to use the stylus. I need much information on the screen, not finger friendly buttons.
I needed to disable all that "finger friendly" **** that has been built into the device.
So far I did:
- Settings |Personal | Today Disable TouchFol3D
- Settings | System | Screen | Text-Size smallest
- install .Net-Framework (newest Generation)
- install HD-Tweak
- run HD-Tweak:
- all values to “advised”, except:
- 1.4 Disabled (= Speakerphone when phone FaceDown)
- 1.8 Std.
- 1.9 Vibrate
- 2.1 Enabled
- 2.2 Enabled
- 2.3 classic
- 3.4 Improve
- 11.1.-3. enabled, 11.6-11.7 3 MPx
- 13.1 Max Connections 16
- 13.2 HTC HD Orange
- 20.1 Keyb. Automatic Display – Disabled
But I still have:
- oversized start menu
- oversized menus
- non-working IExplore (a website displayed on my 240x320 Nokia N73 is much better displayed than on the TP2-IE)
- full screen volume control (instead of the small slider of WM5)
- full sized 'notifications' instead of WM5-bahavior (when you press the battery icon for instance)
How would I disable all that?
Thank you, Franky
P.S. menu fonts (and some other fonts) in RDP sessions are totally distorted. I solved that by installing and using the freeware zaDesktop (http://www.zatelnet.com/zadesktop/main.php).
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Hi,
Interesting customization you have done.
Can you share with us a comparative in performance after uninstalling all "friendly" stuff please?
Thanks in advance,
Volume fix
Ok, so I found a thread here that changes the volume control to the original windows mobile controls. I tried it last night and it works. There is a cab attached to post # 7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431588
I'd love to see some screens!
Credits:
Foremost, let us all acknowledge Koushik for his brilliant "Sensors" library upon which most if not all non-HTC apps that use the G-Sensor, Light-Sensor, and Navi-Sensor are built, simply ingenious. Moreover, I would like to recognize No2chem for the NeuLed2 library which is an equally exquisite peace of code that allows access to the Diamond/Pro Leds. Without those two guys, accessing these advance interfaces on the diamond/pro would be inapproachable at best.
Reason: HTC gave these phones lots of sensors, lets give them.."Sense".
......... EXTRA-Sense ...........
* Hopefully an innovaton, though mostly an integration of RANDOM but needful features...
Features:
1. Courtesy Profiles:
- Set Volume Profiles to activate on Face-Down & Face-UP events. Choose from: None, Silent, Normal, and Vibrate. You can also choose to suspend the Phone when its facing down.
2. Notifications-Sense:
- IF there is/are any outstanding notification(s), the device will vibrate whenever you move it - at customizable intervals: Missed Call(s), Voice Mail, and SMS.
3. Stylus-Sense:- When the Stylus is in/out: Will play sound + Blink the Back button's light.
- When the Stylus is out and the device is moved: Device will vibrate faintly + blink the Back button's light to REMIND you that the Stylus has not been placed back in. This goes on UNTIL the Stylus is placed where it should be.
* Uses "in.wav" & "out.wav" files in the \XSense\ Dir; you can use whatever wave files for this. OR, use the UI to select whichever wave files you want!
4. General Settings:
- Polling Interval: From 200 to 3000 Miliseconds. This determines the rate at which the G-Sensor is polled. Lower values give higher response times and fluid operation at the cost of battery life & CPU utilization.
- Flash Navi Lights: Will blink button lights to notify you of Profile changes and Stylus In/Out.
- Vibrate on Events: Will induce very subtle vibrations to notify you of Notifications and Profile changes.
- Suspend when UP-Side-Down: ???
- Light Navi Button When Suspended: Will do just that when the Light Sensor senses Dim or Dark conditions. This is an independent setting that turns ON the Navi button's light at suspend time, and OFF at Resume time (this is Event Driven, so no polling is involved). This feature really helps if, like me, you want to see where the damn thing is in the dark - before you launch it against the floor.
5. Installs to "\Program Files\XSense", and Creates 2 shortcuts:
"Start Menu\Programs\XSense" and "Startup\XSenseSvc".
Program Settings are saved to the Registry at "HKCU\Software\XSense\".
Use of System Resources:
1. Diskspace: 162 KB RAM footprint: 374-535 KB Battery: NOT observed.
2. CPU Usage: %0.29 Average. Spikes for 2 seconds to %2.7 - %8.5.
3. Battery Impact: Neligeable if at all!
* Indicated CPU usage occurs ONLY when there is an EVENT (posture changed, stylus in/out Sounds playing,
etc)
- Vibration: The way I like it is in waves of 200 miliseconds length! I generally hate vibrations, so if you want it at 201 ms. you're welcome to make your own program and exercise your personal taste.
- This prgram Registers Event Handlers for: "G-Sensor", "Incoming Call", "Phone Call in Progress", "Stylus in/out", and Power Manager events. DO NOT move it to Internal Storage, you have been warned.
Requirements:
.NET 3.5 + HTC device with GSensor & Light Sensor.
Compatibility:
Specifically designed for Diamond & Raphael, but will work fine on HD/Rhodium/Topaz/HD2 etc...
Bugs/Limitations:
Knock yourself out...
Release Notes:
- This is the LAST revision/release/app I make; programming too much work
- Download & Install the CAB
- Run the XSense from your Start Menu\Programs, customize to taste, and enjoy!
Change Log:
- Brand New UI: VERY "finger friendly" this should be especially useful if you have a WVGA Device
i.e. HD/Rhodium/Topaz/HD2 etc...
- Revised entire code for existing & potential bugs, and Performance
tweaked to death.
- Removed various functions (auto speakerphone, car-kit options, etc...). Use "Touch InCall Screen Tweak" for these,
its handles Phone/Speaker brilliantly!
- Shortcut added to Startup for automatic launch after reboot.
- Shortcut with a nice icon added to Start Menu (Credit to VetVito).
- General Tab:
- Navi Button will only light up if the device is in a dark place, i.e. You will
always see where your phone is (before you trash it against the wall).
- Stylus Tab:
- UI elements to select & set sounds for Stylus-in/out events.
Disclaimer:
This program is provided strictly "as is". It is intended only as a proof-of-concept. Although fully functional, it must NOT be considered for daily use. This software is very likely to compromise the integrity of your data as well as invariabley cause your device to malfunction in any way, shape, or form. Therefore, the developer shall be absolved of all responsibility towards testers and/or their computers & devices. While using this software you agree to be solely liable for all and any damages you do to yourself, your device, or any damn thing you possess and care for!
Download XSense 1.2 - Final:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=265847&d=1263112521
any screenshots?! Thanks
Super Cool App Thank you Dude now to REPORT
Only The function Suspend when i turn my device Up side down and the Stylus Sound In Out work perfect all other functions not working for me im using the ROM from my signature.
Also in HD Tweak i have option to enable to mute call when face is down but still not working
About the Lights they can`t flash because we don`t have buttons on our Blackstones
The Profiles sometimes work sometimes not work i mean when the face is down sometimes the phone is going to silent but from 10 times only once working ...
So i will use the Suspend Up side down and the sound for now
Thanks
tsalta said:
Super Cool App Thank you Dude now to REPORT
Only The function Suspend when i turn my device Up side down and the Stylus Sound In Out work perfect all other functions not working for me im using the ROM from my signature.
Also in HD Tweak i have option to enable to mute call when face is down but still not working
About the Lights they can`t flash because we don`t have buttons on our Blackstones
The Profiles sometimes work sometimes not work i mean when the face is down sometimes the phone is going to silent but from 10 times only once working ...
So i will use the Suspend Up side down and the sound for now
Thanks
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Hey, sorry I just saw your post; This doesn't sound like a problem with the program.
Try Calibrating your G-Sensor, if that doesn't solve it, turn your phone off and remove the battery for 5 seconds then turn it on again... that should fix it
This is a perfect app it works perfectly for me on EnergyROM.
Many thanksss
zakariae said:
This is a perfect app it works perfectly for me on EnergyROM.
Many thanksss
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It is my pleasure, mate Enjoy until the new one comes out (don't ask when tho )
Cheers
Since mainstream WM phones are lack of keys, I added some touch control to HR for easy control, so I named it as Taali Reader
I just found someone has done the similar work in 2009
. the screen is divided into 6 parts, can be configrated in General menu. Please note the bottom 2 parts' width ratio can be configrated specially for "Pagedown".
. Gestrues.
Up: Dictionary mode switch.
Down: Minimize.
Left: Back. Back from dictionary mode.
Right: Change favorite fontsize, configrate them in Display menu.
. Backlight, keep backlight for about 2min when touched.
...
Usage:
Select your default encoding in File format menu, will open with this coding next time.
Less bug in Fullscreen mode
Only tested on WM6.5+WVGA.
Hi everyone this is my new app and I need some testers...
Remember when we were young we used to imagine drawing shapes in the air by moving hands.. Now this is possible; this app lets you draw a picture or write words simply by moving your hand in the air...
Hold your device face up, hold your touch anywhere on the screen, move your hand in any direction and the movement will be drawn on the screen.
Keep in mind that everytime you start drawing the app will create a virtual drawing field from 90° left to 90° right this is the range you can move your hand in (ie: you can't turn around).
Additional feature: In the app settings you could change the drawing field to +-35° that means you could draw the scene in front of you by moving the device toward the edges of things that you want to draw..
it's about fun and activity, although your drawings may not be that perfect..
Requirements:
# Android 2.3+
# Orientation sensor (compass) available on device.
** the performance of the app depends on speed an quality of the sensor which could differ according to the device model and brand, so the test should focus on performance**
http://www.1mobile.com/airdraw-1508234.html
Just played around with it for a minute or so, your up and down features are working well but only when tilting the device. Your left and rights aren't up to par yet for sure. If you can edit it to make it more reliant on the phones position and not orientation I think you'll have better luck! Great concept!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
XBearingArmsX said:
Just played around with it for a minute or so, your up and down features are working well but only when tilting the device. Your left and rights aren't up to par yet for sure. If you can edit it to make it more reliant on the phones position and not orientation I think you'll have better luck! Great concept!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
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Thanks for your reply,
First of all the device should always be level (ie: not tilted, unless when pressing the "brush" size button (the last button on the right)).
Second, your problem is a little bit weird because whenever the device contains a compass the pointer (circle) on the screen should follow the movement of the device (left, right, up and down), but the problem that may occur on some devices is the latency (slow sensor responsiveness) especially with fast movements.
Third, the device orientation sensor is one of the main sensors that determines the device position, so I don't know what do you mean by "position".
this is a demo about using the app on my galaxy s3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St63EKIBxAg&feature=youtu.be
could you try again, and describe the problem in more details..(Latency, No/Wrong horizontal/vertical pointer movement, No pointer at all..)
After some tests a problem have appeared on some devices caused by the need to calibrate the magnetic (orientation) sensor which result in an irregular pointer movements..
to check if your magnetic senor (compass) needs calibration:
1- open phone and enter the code: *#0*#
2- press Sensor button
3- on the bottom of the screen there is a black circle with a line in it that represents the orientation.
4- if the line's color is not blue and the number under is less than 3 that means the sensor needs calibration.
5- to calibrate the sensor simply wave your device in 8 pattern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzQSsUsOWJc, continue to do it until the line becomes blue, this mean that the sensor is now calibrated..
** if the device have a cover that have a magnet in it, you should remove that cover **
open the app and check if the problem is solved..
Useful information
1) The Android device supports a variety of resolutions. A work grab a particular resolution, but in the actual terminal used by the person will be at most 20% of that resolution. Consider that there is always smaller or larger than the resolution, and design.
2) Remember that hardware as well as software-based approach, the buttons present at the bottom. If the software arrangement of another button, if the button at the bottom of the second end of the button is produced can lead to a malfunction.
3)Web and mobile nature is different from the small screen.