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HTC Phone Lock (Transparent)

Hi All,
Does anyone know how to get this working on our beloved HD's? I hate the way the screen goes completely black during a call, we can't use the light sensor to tell the phone that the call has finished and it is away from your ear (so screen comes back on a la iphone), and i keep doing things during a call with my ear!!
So this seems like the ideal solution - but i can't get it to work!!
I've copied over the file to the windows folder, then soft reset. Changed the registry entry for phoneLockEnable to 1 in HKLM/Software/HTC/Phone but still no joy!
All help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
DF

hi, where you found out this software? it look's great, can you share the link to me? recall i saw some post like this, but just for diamond, i'm looking one for my hd, is there anyone have?

chanmama said:
hi, where you found out this software? it look's great, can you share the link to me? recall i saw some post like this, but just for diamond, i'm looking one for my hd, is there anyone have?
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Sorry, i don't have the cab file, i just saw the screenshot and thought 'that's what i need'!!!
Hopefully some bright spark here can help us both (and others probably).
Regards
DF

Beside this transparent canvas, where can I get the orginal canvas?
I am using a offical ROM but I don't see this function!

I hate the way the screen goes completely black during a call, we can't use the light sensor to tell the phone that the call has finished and it is away from your ear (so screen comes back on a la iphone), and i keep doing things during a call with my ear!!
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that's interesting, because my screen doesn't go blank during calls and it happens quite often that i accidently disconnect a call (i suppose because i hit a button with my ear).
so in search for i solution i found in Advanced config a tab Light sensor > Light sensor polling which i set enabled. the explanation says "uses light sensor to automatically turn screen off when the phone come near from your ear to answer a call". so this should set it like the i-phone does, right?
hence when i tested it, the screen still was on, even when i put my thumb onto the light-sensor.
is this because i don't have a stock rom (i use Duttys HD V1.9b XTREME) or is there something i can do about it.
it would be really nice to have the screen locked when i answer a call and to outomatically unlock it if i remove it from my head to use some function on the screen..

take55 said:
that's interesting, because my screen doesn't go blank during calls and it happens quite often that i accidently disconnect a call (i suppose because i hit a button with my ear).
so in search for i solution i found in Advanced config a tab Light sensor > Light sensor polling which i set enabled. the explanation says "uses light sensor to automatically turn screen off when the phone come near from your ear to answer a call". so this should set it like the i-phone does, right?
hence when i tested it, the screen still was on, even when i put my thumb onto the light-sensor.
is this because i don't have a stock rom (i use Duttys HD V1.9b XTREME) or is there something i can do about it.
it would be really nice to have the screen locked when i answer a call and to outomatically unlock it if i remove it from my head to use some function on the screen..
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Hi take55,
Yes, i'm aware of the advanced config tweak (also in HD Tweak), and as you correctly state, the screen should/will go blank on call connection (i'm running kwbr's A Touch Of HD 3.3.4 and mine doesn't, even with tweak applied!!).
Unfortunately, when the call ends and you move the phone away from your ear, the screen still stays blank????? I've read somewhere on these forums that it never will work like the iphone (not sure why, as the light sensor should recognise that we've moved the phone away from our ears).
So that is why i'm trying to get this other method to work. What i have noticed is that with the bmp copied over to the windows folder or with a cab i found by A-Math installed, my dialler locks up after every call (as if the transparent phone lock is in place) but i can't actually see it. None of the screen works and i have to soft reset. Maybe something is stopping the bmp to show on the phone....who knows.
It also might be the fact that this was designed for the Diamond (found the cab on the Diamond forums).
Just hoping some genius here might now how to sort this.
I've attached the cab file i've found, give it a try and see if you have the same issue as me.
Regards
DF

chanmama said:
hi, where you found out this software? it look's great, can you share the link to me? recall i saw some post like this, but just for diamond, i'm looking one for my hd, is there anyone have?
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Hi chanmama,
Found the cab file for you, see previous post.
Regards
DF

Datafanatic said:
What i have noticed is that with the bmp copied over to the windows folder or with a cab i found by A-Math installed, my dialler locks up after every call (as if the transparent phone lock is in place) but i can't actually see it. None of the screen works and i have to soft reset. Maybe something is stopping the bmp to show on the phone....who knows.
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It has nothing to do with the BMPs but with the registry setting that the CAB also makes. It sets HKLM\Software\HTC\Phone\PhoneLockEnable to 1, in wich case you'll have to press the power button to unock (no need to soft reset). For the BMP to work the phone/dialer software will have to support it, otherwise it just locks the phone in the usual way: black screen, power button to unlock.

Datafanatic said:
Hi chanmama,
Found the cab file for you, see previous post.
Regards
DF
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tks but your cab only for the canvas skin only, do not contain the original software (slidable canvas), anyway, tks for your help

I've also found this problem to be quite annoying during a phone call but have found some sort of way to deal with it.
Firstly my ROM isn't tweaked, its just the basic one already installed.
After a call is connected, the screen switches off. But if you need to access the screen again during a call, I just press the "Back Arrow" key, one of the four hard buttons on the bottom which brings the screen back up again.
If you press the phone button instead whilst the screen is off, the screen lights up again but it puts the call on hold.
This probably isn't the best way to deal with this, but it seems to work for me for the time being, hope this helps anyone else here.

rubbermonkey123 said:
I've also found this problem to be quite annoying during a phone call but have found some sort of way to deal with it.
Firstly my ROM isn't tweaked, its just the basic one already installed.
After a call is connected, the screen switches off. But if you need to access the screen again during a call, I just press the "Back Arrow" key, one of the four hard buttons on the bottom which brings the screen back up again.
If you press the phone button instead whilst the screen is off, the screen lights up again but it puts the call on hold.
This probably isn't the best way to deal with this, but it seems to work for me for the time being, hope this helps anyone else here.
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Useful info - I found this particularly annoying yesterday during a ouple of calls.
Also discovered Gyrator tries to turn the phone screen and was laggy - which was even more annoying!

Everyone!!!
CHECK THIS OUT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489034
Answer to all our prayers - a screen lock which uses the g-sensor and not the light sensor.
Now, when a call is connected, holding the phone to the ear blacks the screen, but when you bring the phone down (to use the keypad or something), THE SCREEN COMES BACK ON!!!!!!!
Tried and tested on kwbr's A Touch Of HD v3.3.4 (probably the best manila2 ROM out there!)
Regards
DF

[UTIL]In Call Screen Lock Like Omnia

This tool acts like a screen locker during all call.
From start of dialing until call ended.
It locks only screen and does not turn off the screen.
This one is very useful to see how call going but dont have any troubles about accident screen taps. And every moment you can unlock screen to press something. Hardware buttons does not locked.
Warning
This util hooking touch screen driver.
So you need first install SDKCERTS.CAB from attach
Also, if something will wrong with this hooking, you can return full functionality to touchscreen only by disabling tool touchscreen driver.
You can do it, using PC tool pregutil from XdaUtils.
You need to make ActiveSync connection with phone and then run:
Code:
pregutl.exe -d HKLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\TOUCH :DriverName
then SoftReset the phone.
In any case, Hard Reset will restore your phone.
Problems with installing driver make that touch screen will not have any response for taps.
I have using this tool on Polaris,Diamond and Blackstone. I have not any problems.
BUT: you are using this tool at YOUR OWN RISK
Instructions
0. Make a backup of your phone
1. Install SDKCERTS.CAB
2. Install HtcExtFun-0.3.cab from attach
3. Soft reset
Features
this tool can:
- Lock screen during all call
- Change alerting of new sms recieved event
- Alert about missed calls and messages
- Turn off screen when call connected
- Vibrate when call connected
- Vibrate every n-th second of the call
- Simple redialing of current call if connection does not reached
- Screen off during dialing when phone flicked. Used g-sensor
- Change SIP (software on screen keyboard) when stylus in/out
All settings in registry. HKCU\Software\HtcExtFun
Registry keys description included in install folder.
To apply changing settings need restart program: run HtcExtFun.exe from install folder and say YES, then run program again.

it looks great man, pls share to us

look nice. plz share

me too........

Yes please share this!

looks very intreseting

Waiting, waiting anxiously!!!

The same with key lock ?
Nice soft but if the key doesn't lock there is still a high chance to press the end call button by accident. There is absolutely no way at all to lock keys as well ?
Thanks

I'm waitng too.
I'm want to try your app.

jeah pls share this =)
it looks very useful for me

waiting here too

Hi. I would like to have it too.
Where did you get it from?

slider
this app is stupid you cant answer the phone with the onscreen slider

Is this for qvga devices too and how stable is this?

arnaud.ja said:
Nice soft but if the key doesn't lock there is still a high chance to press the end call button by accident. There is absolutely no way at all to lock keys as well ?
Thanks
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Check my sig for the in call key lock

has anyone used this? can someone comment on how it works? been looking for something exactly like this. thanks

in stalled it with the new energy rom rom and had to hard reset my pure. when i had it on another rom it worked just fine. after i installed it i rebooted my phone and it would not even boot. it just got stuck on a black screen.anyone else have the same prob?

leemoss84 said:
in stalled it with the new energy rom rom and had to hard reset my pure. when i had it on another rom it worked just fine. after i installed it i rebooted my phone and it would not even boot. it just got stuck on a black screen.anyone else have the same prob?
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Darn was just about to use this and then I read this!
Im on MM rom War.
Any1 have success using this?

I tryed it with Duttys 6.5 rom and i had to hard reset. I to wish it would work.

Had a black screen on boot, watched the thread and finally found that it's not compatible with Energy ROM
Too late

[REQ] Lock the 4 touch sensitive buttons during incoming call

I've been looking for a good app that would lock the 4 buttons on an incoming call and do nothing else, but so far I have been unsuccessful. All the apps that are capable of doing this usually come with several strings attached, one of which is usually a whole new interface for the dialer.
What I am looking for is simple - when a call is incoming I want the 4 keys to be locked, but the screen to remain unlocked, so I can use the slide to answer part of the dialer.
Does such an app exist or if it doesn't, would somebody with the appropriate skills be able to write one?

LockMeLite 1.3 does this. Only other thing except that is it locks the screen when you wake up the phone, so it is not so 'heavy' application like s2u2 for example.

Thanks, but I was aware of LockMeLite. And as stated in the first post, this app forces screen locking on me. If I was able to disable the screenlock and keep the button lock during call active I'd be a happy camper.

Well, you can disable screenlock on incoming call, and if screenlock on power button press is so much of an issue for you... maybe if you ask the developer kindly, he will disable this feature just for you (or in the next version)

WhO_KnOwS said:
I've been looking for a good app that would lock the 4 buttons on an incoming call and do nothing else, but so far I have been unsuccessful. All the apps that are capable of doing this usually come with several strings attached, one of which is usually a whole new interface for the dialer.
What I am looking for is simple - when a call is incoming I want the 4 keys to be locked, but the screen to remain unlocked, so I can use the slide to answer part of the dialer.
Does such an app exist or if it doesn't, would somebody with the appropriate skills be able to write one?
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I was hoping for that kind of program too The best so far is AE button and put call/hangup on double tab. Wish someone could make a prog just to disable buttons on incoming call

I'm looking for this kind of app too !!!

tkolev said:
LockMeLite 1.3 does this. Only other thing except that is it locks the screen when you wake up the phone, so it is not so 'heavy' application like s2u2 for example.
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I think during conversation, the keys became unlock. It only lock when you have an incoming call and before you pick up that call.

Try TouchLockPro (link in sig). Version 2.6 is the first release which is usable on the HD as the sole locking utility. It is very configurable, so I think you'll achieve what you want.

[Q] Unintentionally rejecting a call

Hi,
Sometimes, when my DHD is in my pocket and it rings, I take it out of my pocket and, Unintentionally, rejecting the call (it seems that I am touching the screen).
Any idea how to stop it from happen?

Hi, I use Call Confirm App as I used to have the same problem, thankfully not anymore now.

What is the name of the apps?
Thanks

Call Confirm App

I installed it but it is good only for outgoing calls.
I need an app for incoming calls.

Oops sorry about that still haven't got rid of my hangover yet.
Only other thing I can suggest is get a leather-ish flip case.
I use one I got off the "bay" and it does the job OK.
Del.

Thanks.
No app?

I have exactly the same problem.
If you like, you can check my theme here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911474 and especially its last post... but I havent found any "full" solution yet.

I have the same problem too.. :/ The only solution so far is to pull it out from the pocket very carefully without touching the screen. That just annoys the hell out of me.

I believe this will solve your problem. It's in the market and it allows you to delay button presses, to prevent accidental rejections. Check it out.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/easy-answer-button-free/org.nsd.easyanswer
Via the XDA app for the HTC Inspire

you have several options, but unfortunely none of them are great! =oP
this "slide" is a part of htc framework, so it can't be changed (if you wanna stay with sense)
so, when i'm with sense i prefer widget locker, it's a really great app, "solve" this problem by put a unlock screen over the original one (so, you pick out the pocket, unlock the phone/widget locker, see who is calling and slide up/down to answer/deny, basicaly you need to unlock you phone twice)
other idea is simply disable the lock screen and use widget locker to unlock the phone, the idea is:
- Disabling lockscreen you will get a incoming call with no slider, it will be replaced by that simple two buttons "answer" and "decline" (the same you got when the phone rings and you are using it)
- when lockscreen is disabled, the screen goes off, but any key turn it on again, so, you use widget locker to solve it, and let the option "over the original answer/deny call" ticked (but it won't stay over anything, because lockscreen is disabled)
you can also try http://www.appbrain.com/app/proximity-screen-off/com.itsme4ucz.screenoff
that app has a option that let your phone with screen off when it is in your pocket, using proximity sensor.
regards

my screen goes blank.. but the call is still pending sometimes.

[Q] headset wakes screen

Hey, I just noticed that when I disable the slide unlock (so there's no lock screen) the stock headset wakes the screen up. As I listen to music, every time I change the music, the screen wakes up. Any way to disable that? Thanks a lot :laugh:

lordcookies said:
Hey, I just noticed that when I disable the slide unlock (so there's no lock screen) the stock headset wakes the screen up. As I listen to music, every time I change the music, the screen wakes up. Any way to disable that? Thanks a lot :laugh:
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Hey I was experiencing the same problem with a ROM on the Sensation XE. It might be the same problem for you ROM. Here is my original post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29396887&postcount=4507
I dont know what the Xperia Arc keylayout files look like but you should be able to modify them to prevent this from happening. If the files are the same, my fix might work (its not intended for your phone, check the file, make backup and the usual Im not responsible pishposh).... Check out this link to see the policy flags you can use in a .kl if you wish to modify the keylayout file yourself.
http://source.android.com/tech/input/key-layout-files.html
Keylayout files are located in /system/usr/keylayout