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Modify End Key Application?

I'd like to be able to get the End Key application "Lock" button to use S2U2.exe instead of the native lock application, is this possible?
I know you can edit reg settings for the ActionScreen, but I don't know how similar these two apps are and if you can do the same to the EndKey app, any ideas?

I guess it's not possible then :\
I tried looking through the reg but edidnt see anything obvious i could change.

There is HTC End Key. Learn how that works and then you'll see how you can use S2U2 as the long end key press.

outphase said:
There is HTC End Key. Learn how that works and then you'll see how you can use S2U2 as the long end key press.
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I am using the HTC "Quick List" end key, not sure how to "learn" how that works though. I don't see settings for it anywhere, unless I am missing something. Also, i wanted to use the actual "lock device" option in the end key quick list, not the end key it self, to lock it. Just don't know if i can change that via the reg ors omething, to point it at s2u2 instead of the htc locking app.

I too would like to do what Briggs wants. I have looked around the registry for something similar to HTCactionkey but to no avail

Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356322.
Simply assign a shortcut for s2u2.exe (copy the one from /Windows/Start Menu/Progrmas/S2U2), name it Long_End.lnk and save it in the /Windows directory. Works for me.

profahmad said:
Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356322.
Simply assign a shortcut for s2u2.exe (copy the one from /Windows/Start Menu/Progrmas/S2U2), name it Long_End.lnk and save it in the /Windows directory. Works for me.
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That is not the point. They want endkey, but they want endkey list to use the S2U2 instead of MS Lock.
It's possible I believe. Start with an endkey cab & take a look at the files extracted with MSCEINF. The you can figure out the path & edit the dll w/ a resource editor or it may be an inf or xml.
Otherwise, maybe I can take a look, but it won't be any time soon unless the noobies stop doing idiotic things.

GSLEON3 said:
That is not the point. They want endkey, but they want endkey list to use the S2U2 instead of MS Lock.
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Sorry, so they don't want to press and hold the end key to activate S2U2, and not the native MS Device Lock? Because that's exactly what my post does, I'm doing so on my phone right now. If not then I am missing the point.

profahmad said:
Sorry, so they don't want to press and hold the end key to activate S2U2, and not the native MS Device Lock? Because that's exactly what my post does, I'm doing so on my phone right now. If not then I am missing the point.
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Yes, you are missing the point. They want to be able to use the HTC EndKey application that gives you numerous options when the end key is held, not just launch a single application.
Within HTC E.K. you can turn off data, select device sound as vibrate, lock the device, etc...
The OP would like to have all of this functionality, but would like to only change the device lock interaction to use S2U2 instead of MS Lock Device.
Much how you can use AdvancedConfig to change the CommManager, he'd like to change a single part of the existing HTC EndKey app.

I had read the post before and knew it could be done, but I didn't understand it.
It's really simple...
You copy a .lnk from your start menu (or wherever) to your windows directory and rename it one of these buttons:
Long_PTT.lnk (push to talk button+long press)
Long_End.lnk (the read key+long press)
Long_Send.lnk (the green key+long press)
Short_PTT.lnk (push to talk button)
Long_Power.lnk (Power button +long press)
Short_Power.lnl (Power button)
Long send works great for my sms program.

GSLEON3 said:
Yes, you are missing the point. They want to be able to use the HTC EndKey application that gives you numerous options when the end key is held, not just launch a single application.
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briggs81 said:
I'd like to be able to get the End Key application "Lock" button to use S2U2.exe instead of the native lock application, is this possible?
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I was merely providing a solution to replace the Device Lock's End Key shortcut with S2U2. I see your point: the End Key application allows a lot more functionality. I'd be interested in seeing such a development.

yi3o8 said:
I had read the post before and knew it could be done, but I didn't understand it.
It's really simple...
You copy a .lnk from your start menu (or wherever) to your windows directory and rename it one of these buttons:
Long_PTT.lnk (push to talk button+long press)
Long_End.lnk (the read key+long press)
Long_Send.lnk (the green key+long press)
Short_PTT.lnk (push to talk button)
Long_Power.lnk (Power button +long press)
Short_Power.lnl (Power button)
Long send works great for my sms program.
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LOL, man I give up on the ESL answers.

Instead of trying to hack the HTC End key application or re-write it like Schaps did for Long_Press_Power_Key, just take the HTC Action screen and make your modifications.
Plenty of people have done it already. Search for the HTC Action screen thread and you'll see what I mean.
*edit* Heh, I noticed you were already in that thread Anywhoo, HTC Action screen is much easier to modify.

Quickest way to sms

Is there some way to have a shortcut for a new sms. I find it tedious to have to go to messaging, sms/mms, menu, new, sms! Used to be much faster before they lumped everything together.

go to the contact and tabhold and pick sms or text message or whatever they call it
and you got a new sms with the contact as add
for your sms'ing pleasure

Try program KeySwop: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-keyswop-v0-2-1.html

Install HTC Action Screen. It provides you with a screen with all "New ..." items (new sms, new mms, new contact, ... )

kenhas said:
Install HTC Action Screen. It provides you with a screen with all "New ..." items (new sms, new mms, new contact, ... )
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How do I get that? I've got the orbit 2 so guessing this comes only with the cruise?

kkhalil76 said:
How do I get that? I've got the orbit 2 so guessing this comes only with the cruise?
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You should easily find it with google. Not comes with the cruise, but from the dual.

thanks guys

kkhalil76 said:
Is there some way to have a shortcut for a new sms. I find it tedious to have to go to messaging, sms/mms, menu, new, sms! Used to be much faster before they lumped everything together.
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I use a shortcut with the following target...
"\Windows\tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to ""-body""
As a better post I'd upload it... but I can't find the upload button.
HTH Nev

Thanks, already installed the htc action screen, works perfectly

Hello,
By the way i map the right softkey (contacts) from the HTC today in the bottom Right of the screen to the Action Screen by:
using a reg editor, create a key called "113" (if not there already) under:
\HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113
with the following values type REG_SZ
Default = Action Screen
Open = \windows\HTCActionScreen.exe
No soft reset is need, once you close your reg. editor it will show up.
quite handy i think....
cheers

kkhalil76 said:
Is there some way to have a shortcut for a new sms. I find it tedious to have to go to messaging, sms/mms, menu, new, sms! Used to be much faster before they lumped everything together.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340803

Are there ways to enlarge the sms typing area?

I found the typing area (the space below the message body) becoming too small after exchanging a few messages. Wonder if there are ways to enlarge the typing space to allow seeing 3-4 lines (now I can only see 2 lines). Thanks.

This seems to be a problem only when using the threaded SMS feature. I you turn that off, you get the full screen. The other problem with the threaded SMS feature is that it take away the character count which also drives me a bit crazy. Anyone know how to fix either of these two issues while retaining the threading feature?

matchtrader said:
This seems to be a problem only when using the threaded SMS feature. I you turn that off, you get the full screen. The other problem with the threaded SMS feature is that it take away the character count which also drives me a bit crazy. Anyone know how to fix either of these two issues while retaining the threading feature?
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It doesn't take away character count. It's right there on the top bar, next to the start button...

Drop this in /windows and overwrite. Might need total commander. I cant find the post but basically you edit the thread_sms html file in windows, i have this one saved in both my wife and my phones pre-edited.
note: you need to have show hidden filed turned on to see it on your pc.

you can use the freeware "TOTAL COMMANDER" and edit the file thread_sms.html. You can do a search to easily find it...i think it's in the windows directory.
look for this part:
<inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBECT" width="98%" height=35 spell...
and play around with the number in height (in this case 35). I think I tried 70 and got 3 lines for my text replies. Just change the numbers and see what works for you.
*you need to soft reset after editing the file.

Thanks, venelar & koppee1 for your help! It works.

venelar said:
Drop this in /windows and overwrite. Might need total commander. I cant find the post but basically you edit the thread_sms html file in windows, i have this one saved in both my wife and my phones pre-edited.
note: you need to have show hidden filed turned on to see it on your pc.
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This solution worked great! Thanks bro...

marios96 said:
It doesn't take away character count. It's right there on the top bar, next to the start button...
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Hey thanks a lot. I had been looking for it at the bottom of the screen where it appears when a new message is created. You have solved a big issue for me! I can kind of live with the small typing area but the word count thing drove me crazy -- I am a wordy guy.

i have installed wisbar advanced with the original theme. After that i havent the character count which has been in top. Is there any way how to get the character count back in threaded sms, or how to get it to the postion where is in the normal SMS sending... anyone hlep?

Hi, I installed the above thread_sms.html file from venelar (copied using resco explorer and soft reset) but now my threaded sms is broken, if I select a thread and click reply then nothing happens other than a slight screen 'flash'! Have disabled threaded sms in advance config and ordinary messaging is fine. Would like to get threaded back but like an idiot did not make a copy of the original file. Don't really want to hard reset and start all my settings again. Can anybody upload an original touch pro thread_sms.html file to help me out or suggest what I have done wrong?

thebearhack said:
Can anybody upload an original touch pro thread_sms.html file to help me out or suggest what I have done wrong?
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Here ya go, form ROMeOS v.1.11 if that makes any difference.

koppee1 said:
you can use the freeware "TOTAL COMMANDER" and edit the file thread_sms.html. You can do a search to easily find it...i think it's in the windows directory.
look for this part:
<inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBECT" width="98%" height=35 spell...
and play around with the number in height (in this case 35). I think I tried 70 and got 3 lines for my text replies. Just change the numbers and see what works for you.
*you need to soft reset after editing the file.
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it worked 4 me without the soft reset!
THNX much better now! now I can actually see what I typed...

After some experimentation:
Height of 35 = One-line SMS typing area
Height of 45 = Two-line SMS typing area
Height of 70 = Three-line SMS typing area
P.S. As per Pensador, a soft-reset was not required.

Doesn't work in Landscape SMS Mode
Minus-1 said:
After some experimentation:
Height of 35 = One-line SMS typing area
Height of 45 = Two-line SMS typing area
Height of 70 = Three-line SMS typing area
P.S. As per Pensador, a soft-reset was not required.
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Changing this seems to only increase the SMS text area for the screen in Portrait. When I use the keyboard (i.e. screen in Landscape). Anyone know how to increase the SMS texting area for both orientations?

i used total commander and found windows/thread_sms.htm
how do u edit the file like u stated.. if i right click i see no edit and when i open it, brings me to a blank sort of internet page
\
i see go on bottm and hit file .. edit

iTouch24 said:
i used total commander and found windows/thread_sms.htm
how do u edit the file like u stated.. if i right click i see no edit and when i open it, brings me to a blank sort of internet page
\
i see go on bottm and hit file .. edit
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allrighty...
Push the file button... search the file thread_sms.htm...
If the file is displayed, press on the button next to/on the right of 'show'.
The button is a paper with a pencil on it....push this button, now youy can edit the file.. good luck

iTouch24 said:
i used total commander and found windows/thread_sms.htm
how do u edit the file like u stated.. if i right click i see no edit and when i open it, brings me to a blank sort of internet page
\
i see go on bottm and hit file .. edit
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or just copy/paste the one i uploaded to your windows folder.

koppee1 said:
you can use the freeware "TOTAL COMMANDER" and edit the file thread_sms.html. You can do a search to easily find it...i think it's in the windows directory.
look for this part:
<inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBECT" width="98%" height=35 spell...
and play around with the number in height (in this case 35). I think I tried 70 and got 3 lines for my text replies. Just change the numbers and see what works for you.
*you need to soft reset after editing the file.
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This is an awesome fix. This should be placed in the wiki.
Also, you don't need a soft reset and it works for both portrait and landscape.

S2U2: Have Slide2view link directly to the sms tab of manila?

Hi everybody !
I had a question concerning S2U2 :
I wish that when I receive a sms, Slide to view would send me directly to the Messaging tab of TF3D instead of opening the message from the native WinMo interface.
Here's what I tried:
In HKCU\Software\A_C\S2U2\S2VEXE\
For "2" (sms), I tried the following values:
Manila://messaging.page
--switchtopage Manila://messaging.page
\Windows\manila.exe --switchtopage Manila://messaging.exe
AND OF COURSE, I get an error message, rubbing in my face that I do not fully understand the logic of the registry syntax..
Anyone have any idea?
Merci d'avance !
F.

hello! i am afraid i have the same issue.
the exact text that works when you edit the softkeys shortcuts in manila, does not work for S2U2 (nor icidentally for the manila 2.1 start menu)
this seems confusing! the type of registry value is the same in both instances ('REG_SZ')
i have followed the S2U2 instructions exactly (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535582) and searched the S2U2 thred, but i'm afraid still can't find a solution

I figured it out! You need to set "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\S2U2\S2VEXE\2File" to "\Windows\manila.exe" and "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\S2U2\S2VEXE\2Parameters" to "--switchtopage messaging.page".
I used the information from here:
sushilange said:
you can open a tab with this:
\windows\manila.exe --switchtopage home.page
Instead of "home.page" you can use:
messaging.page
weather.page
people.page
email.page
album.page
music.page
internet.page
settings.page
programs.page
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... and also from here:
A_C said:
Q. How to customize the application opened when "slide to view"?
A. They are under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\A_C\S2U2\S2VEXE, named 0File, 0Parameters, 1File, 1Parameters,... 8File, 8Parameters.
0 - missed call; 1 - voice mail; 2 - SMS; 3 - MMS; 4 - email;
5 - Flexmail; 6 - WL Messenger; 7 - reminder; 8 - active task.
e.g. when there is a missed call, open iContact's call history instead of the system call history,
edit 0File to \Program Files\iContact\iContact.exe;
and 0Parameters to -recents (the path may be different on different language device & where it's installed).
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Hmmm, I tried this yet for some reason it still doesn't work... now slide 2 view doesn't like to anything when I get an sms, it just unlocks... I put "\Windows\manila.exe" into 2file and "switchtopage messaging.page" into 2parameters, was there some kind of punctuation or capitalization or something like that I missed, what else should I try?
Thanks

papaslides said:
Hmmm, I tried this yet for some reason it still doesn't work... now slide 2 view doesn't like to anything when I get an sms, it just unlocks... I put "\Windows\manila.exe" into 2file and "switchtopage messaging.page" into 2parameters, was there some kind of punctuation or capitalization or something like that I missed, what else should I try?
Thanks
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make sure you put in the two dashes for the parameters key. "--switchtopage messaging.page

Shortcut to "New SMS"?

Hi!
First post here.
I don't want the sms-functionality of TF3D active due to different reasons (prying eyes for example).
Is it possible to do: "create new sms" when i hold down the left soft-key?
Perhaps a ".exe" file for such a feature exists?
Other shortcuts perhaps?
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S

soundie said:
Hi!
First post here.
I don't want the sms-functionality of TF3D active due to different reasons (prying eyes for example).
Is it possible to do: "create new sms" when i hold down the left soft-key?
Perhaps a ".exe" file for such a feature exists?
Other shortcuts perhaps?
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S
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Get a new bf/gf
- sorry for OT, I don't know of any shortcuts.

soundie, I used HDTweak to change the left soft-key option from 'Phone' to 'New SMS', so now I can start a new SMS with a single tap from the home screen.
HDTweak here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=452505
Hope that is what you were looking for...

Don't be lazy
Just to help ya out: LINK

Thanks
Great solutions both the alternatives
Thanx.

Create shortcut
Hi
Here's my solution:
Make a new .txt file and in it write:
44#\Windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS" -to ""
rename this file to New SMS.lnk (i.e. change the extension to .lnk)
Copy this link file to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
Select the New SMS "application" to one of your buttons in Settings>Personal>Buttons.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking

hehe
that method hadnt even crossed my mind.
great solution - went for that one.
thnx.

andrew-in-woking said:
Hi
Here's my solution:
Make a new .txt file and in it write:
44#\Windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS" -to ""
rename this file to New SMS.lnk (i.e. change the extension to .lnk)
Copy this link file to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
Select the New SMS "application" to one of your buttons in Settings>Personal>Buttons.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
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Thanx its working exactly how it needed!
Its not very related to thread but can you tell how to change icon to this shortcut instead of default icon?
10x.

soundie said:
hehe
that method hadnt even crossed my mind.
great solution - went for that one.
thnx.
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The link I posted does the same. You will find the New SMS link in the Windows folder though

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bnm7bnm said:
Thanx its working exactly how it needed!
Its not very related to thread but can you tell how to change icon to this shortcut instead of default icon?
10x.
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Hi bnm7bnm
Check out the start menu customisation link in my signature. Obviously you might not want to use those icons but hopefully it will help you identify how to change an icon.
By the way, I am just about to release a new icon set for start menu and ROM icons customisation so will notify you about that.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking

andrew-in-woking said:
Hi bnm7bnm
Check out the start menu customisation link in my signature. Obviously you might not want to use those icons but hopefully it will help you identify how to change an icon.
By the way, I am just about to release a new icon set for start menu and ROM icons customisation so will notify you about that.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
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Thanx but your customization is too complex (i'm afraid of files named DLL) & its for folders...
i found solution, for program links & png icons need to set in registry
HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\PROGRAM NAME.lnk\Icon:\windows\ICON NAME.png