I use GPSCycleComputer for the Diamond on my HTC Touch HD (with great success) but due to the way the GPS drivers have been implemented, if I power the THD off, the GPS drops off.
I have done a search within the archive and there was some code which could be written into a program but nothing that appeared to be a standalone application.
I also note that someone has written an application called MagicMobile which is really overkill for what I want. Is it possible to have this as a standalone application?
Thanks
Have you tried turning the screen off? Instead of pressing the power button and suspend the HD, you can use turn the screen off. That way your HTC will still be working.
Really numpty question, how do I do that manually? I can time out the screen using screen/power parameters but would like a shortcut to do this.
I have WkTask which has a an option but I use WAD2 for everything and would like to create a .lnk file to link to from the Apps screen I have.
Thanks in advance
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I am looking for an option whereby one can tap the screen to wake up device after lock. I tried to look for this setting but it isn't anywhere in the settings, its only for the hardware keys. Since I am using S2U2 I thought this would be useful, but the only way seems to be using the power button, anyway of using the tap on the screen to bring up the S2U2 interface? Thanks in advance.
I've got a different oppnion of usefulness in this case... I'd hate the thought of the PDA activating in my pocket waiting for me to unlock it, the screen always on is a miniature black hole for the battery...
I don't think there's a feature that would enable this, or any 3rd party program that would help you do this... but then again maybe I'm worng...
I agree with you, the only reason that prompted me to look for this option was because I installed S2U2. Now when I want to unlock device I have to switch on power before I use S2U2, whereas it would have been more convenient if I were to only tap the screen and the power turned on. Anyway S2U2 has an option to power down which can be set for seconds, there by saving battery power too. Strangely this option was there when I was using the XDA Wizard on WM 5. Maybe they removed it in WM 6?
Sorry, I don't know about that, I've never used S2U2 before, and I never will because when I want access to my PDA then I want it now, without any delays... but even if it has a power down option it wont help if its the pocket of my jeans...
Hi all! Just a question, can I assign the device lock function found in the today screen to a hardware button? I'm referring to the device lock function that comes with the default windows mobile which we can choose to make it appear at the today screen. It's one of the plugin in the today screen.
i remember using this app called ae button plus. check out this link:
http://ae.inc.ru/aebplus.php
the app essentially expands the coverage and functionality of the hardware buttons. if you'll go through the list of functions, it can lock your device but it's only for wm5. i haven't tried this with wm6...though i'm not sure if an updated version has been released. i used this before when my athena was still in its original wm5 rom. but after upgrading to wm6.5, never found the use for it. secondly, didn't really use the app given that my athena, when closed, had the keyboard protecting the screen from accidental touches.
you could also try hbutton:
http://hbutton.dyndns.org/
haven't used it myself but i do know it can assign auto-screen rotation. not sure if the drop-down menu (when installed) will have screen lock on it. but essentially it works like ae button plus. and the 2 best parts of it: it works on wm6 and is freeware =)
hope that helps
Thanks! I will check it out.
I use Ozi Explorer as a Offroad Navigation System with voice guidance - normaly. But at the topaz, gps is off at the moment, the screen is off. (On my former P525, GPS kept running).
Is there a tweak to keep GPS running, without having the screen to be on??
Zisko said:
I use Ozi Explorer as a Offroad Navigation System with voice guidance - normaly. But at the topaz, gps is off at the moment, the screen is off. (On my former P525, GPS kept running).
Is there a tweak to keep GPS running, without having the screen to be on??
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i'm looking for this to a wile but ditend found anything there is a tweak for the touch diamond
but it dont work on TD2 i'm hoping too sombody now howe to do it
roosen said:
i'm looking for this to a wile but ditend found anything there is a tweak for the touch diamond
but it dont work on TD2 i'm hoping too sombody now howe to do it
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yes, it would be nice to find someone for this particular problem.
For the Diamond I. where can we find this solution???
Zisko said:
I use Ozi Explorer as a Offroad Navigation System with voice guidance - normaly. But at the topaz, gps is off at the moment, the screen is off. (On my former P525, GPS kept running).
Is there a tweak to keep GPS running, without having the screen to be on??
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Hello
I ran into the same issue with ozi explorer. And the solution that work for me is:
-In Ozi, from the filemenu, choose "lock/display" then "display off".
-Then press the hardware "hang up/home"button once. (this takes you back to home screen, (of course you can´t see it though because the screen is off ).
-Then hold down homebutton again until the phone vibrates and the keylock is activated.
Now you can´t accidentally press any keys.
To wake it up, simply use the standard button on top of the phone, deactivate key lock. And re-enter Ozi.
For me It works fine, Gps keeps the fix, so i can record tracks while screen is off.
Hope It helps u
I'm using this cab to use the gps when device is in standby. I don't know if it is good for what you want. I've got it from here, in xda-devs forum, but I don't remember the topic. Simply put the exe file to your device (storage card or device) and run it. Press ON and then close it. If you want to revert, just run the program again and press OFF and close it.
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I'm using this cab to use the gps when device is in standby. I don't know if it is good for what you want. I've got it from here, in xda-devs forum, but I don't remember the topic. Simply put the exe file to your device (storage card or device) and run it. Press ON and then close it. If you want to revert, just run the program again and press OFF and close it.
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..thanks; can you tell me what the exe file exact does???
Thanks,
Chris
I must admit I've never had a problem with GPS when the phone goes into standby. I use sportypal for tracking my runs (ugh - that sounds gross, but honestly it's not!!) and it always continues to log my progress even in standby.
Memory Map
I use Memory Map when out cycling. I start the program, then press the power button to switch off the screen. At the end of my journey, I press the power button to re-activate the screen. The whole journey is logged.
I didn't need to add anything to my Topaz, so I guess the problem is with Ozi Explorer.
chris5s said:
I must admit I've never had a problem with GPS when the phone goes into standby. I use sportypal for tracking my runs (ugh - that sounds gross, but honestly it's not!!) and it always continues to log my progress even in standby.
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Is Sportypal installed internally or on storage card?
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Is Sportypal installed internally or on storage card?
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Storage card
As we know, WM has its oem locker, which can turn off (suspend) the device after some time period. This unfortunetaly turns off allso gps module.
I want to turn off my device when using GPS for tracking routes (Ozi Explorer), which means turning off display, locking hw buttons, but lets GPS working.
I looking for some app, that can do "turn off my device without turning odd gps" by one of the following:
* g-sensor
* nav sensor
* 2 hw buttons combination
* power button (instead of WM "complete" turning off)
Do you know about some app which can do that?
Touchlockpro, what is great app, unfortunetaly does not support G and NAV sensors in Diamond 2). I did not find any solution yet.
What do you use for tracking route with GPS for power management?
Thanks a lot
Ozi Explorer can do this without any additional software (File - Lock) ...
You can modify your Screen with Ozi Screen Designer, and then you have every function just a click away. The purple button on the screenshot
locks the keys and turns off the screen, logging continues ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520499
http://www.dewantoro.net/2009/07/01/powbut-pocket-pc-power-button-control-software/
OziMods
Just try to load the PageFile and the Keyfile (File - Load xxx) and look, if it fits your needs ...
stepw said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520499
http://www.dewantoro.net/2009/07/01/powbut-pocket-pc-power-button-control-software/
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Oh yes, that loooks like things I was looking for. I will try it. Thanks!
hkr said:
Just try to load the PageFile and the Keyfile (File - Load xxx) and look, if it fits your needs ...
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Great!
With that setup only screen is turned off, hw keys are not locked, but as I can see there are ways to configure it. I will try Ozi Screen designer. Thanks for perfect tip.
capo56 said:
Oh yes, that loooks like things I was looking for. I will try it. Thanks!
Great!
With that setup only screen is turned off, hw keys are not locked, but as I can see there are ways to configure it. I will try Ozi Screen designer. Thanks for perfect tip.
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uuups, you're right, seems to be a problem with the Screen Designer CE. The function is definitively 'Display Off and Lock', but the keys are not really locked ... at least not on the TD2 ...
Edit: Just tried it again, Screen Off & Lock doesn't Lock the keys on TD2, no matter if you use the Menu to lock or a special Box in a custom design. On the TD1 it works as it should, so there's a different way to lock the keys on the TD2.
Hello,
I have an HTC Touch Cruise with windows mobile 6.1. I use it on my motorcycle with TOMTOM NAVIGATOR, and earphones. I config TOMTOM, push the today screen and lock my phone. It works perfect for 10 min.
After the 10 min, windows mobile displays a message:
"TOMTOM NAVIGATOR is still running an using the battery would you like to close NAVIGATOR", you must aswer the question with YES or NO.
If you do not answer the question, windows mobile close the NAVIGATION software. > very irritating....
Is there an solution to disable this battery saving function, so the NAVIGATION software must never stop automatically...
Thanks
I think you should go check out the Power configuration. it seems to be that after 10min the phone goes in standby mode.
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I think you should go check out the Power configuration. it seems to be that after 10min the phone goes in standby mode.
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Yes just power off and wait.
no solution
No that not the problem, i hav already tried. Look also at the picture
well, then it's caused by the software it self. did you go through the setting of tomtom? i'm sure you can disable it. but how do you use it when you go to the today screen?only with the headphones?
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and earphones. I config TOMTOM, push the today screen and lock my phone. It works perfect for 10 min.
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ah, now I understands this. so you minimize tomtom window!
I was so shure something is stealing focus from it but you've been doing it yourself
well then solution is easy, tomtom has to be on top. There is no option to disable this popup feature.
You need a diferent screen screen locker, you can't minimize TT (going to today screen)
try the one I am posting here, map it to a button (long press green)
this is from PHM tools, quite old, it will blank screen (no input possible)
to unblock you need to press 'action' button.
If this won't work, I am quite sure another will. search forum for one,
eventually you can set up autolock, but that's not too practical, you wound need to wait for it to lock screen before driving.
OR by doing this script:
- you run TT
- start the script and it would:
1. press start
2. press left softkey
3. return focus to TT
try all above options first, if nothing I can write you this script.