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Popup Clock when button is pressed?

Does anyone know if there's a popup clock that would display for 1-2 seconds when a button is pressed and would shut of the screen after that. Like the one found in Palm Tungsten T's?

I know a tool that does the reverse - ae button plus has a function to display a clock for a few seconds when switch on.

HI, this sounds pretty simple to me, just having a clock program, (i do have on I made on my phone (actually very simple c# script) but i am at work at the mo, will upload it when management leave )
But with just this simple clock, i could easily add a timer, which would close the app after a couple of seconds. Job Done?
I'll get on it later tonight, when i get home.
Hmm, just loaded the app on my new phone, turns out you need the .NET compact framework, maybe i will remake a similar app in C++ when i can be arsed , but for now i will modify it to close after a couple of seconds. and if you dont midn the fact it need .net then it will work for you just fine

providence said:
Does anyone know if there's a popup clock that would display for 1-2 seconds when a button is pressed and would shut of the screen after that. Like the one found in Palm Tungsten T's?
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Very easy to do with MortScript http://www.sto-helit.de/
Code:
utime=FormatTime("h:i A")
SetMessageFont(24)
SleepMessage(5,utime,"Time")
ToggleDisplay(False)
Plus you can customize it to suit your style. Be warned, MortScript can be addictive.

cool. can anyone create this small program?

Something kinda like S2U2, spb Time, or spb Mobile Shell's Now Screen... They all have a clock display on device wakeup.

yeah but what about when im just checking the time? I dont want to press powerup and power off just to check time. just press 1 button and it will auto shut off after 2 sec is better

I think vijay did something like this

providence said:
yeah but what about when im just checking the time? I dont want to press powerup and power off just to check time. just press 1 button and it will auto shut off after 2 sec is better
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You can see the time displayed in the taskbar in every program by tapping start menu/settings/system bar/clock/ tap "more" at bottom, check box. or you can install this zip, and map it to a hardware button. Mine is mapped where the messaging button is. You need visual basic runtime installed before the clock will work.

hotdog53 said:
You can see the time displayed in the taskbar in every program by tapping start menu/settings/system bar/clock/ tap "more" at bottom, check box. or you can install this zip, and map it to a hardware button. Mine is mapped where the messaging button is. You need visual basic runtime installed before the clock will work.
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You control the clock talking by tapping anywhere in the center. To close the program, you need to tap the ok button in the taskbar.

hotdog53 said:
You control the clock talking by tapping anywhere in the center. To close the program, you need to tap the ok button in the taskbar.
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Or you may want to install this zip file and map it to a hardware button. This is actually an alarm clock, but does'nt have to be used as one.

hotdog53 said:
Or you may want to install this zip file and map it to a hardware button. This is actually an alarm clock, but does'nt have to be used as one.
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Clock shows the actual time with sweep second hand movement. Like wearing a wrist watch.

thanks but not quite the solution im looking for.
would be nice if we can check the time with 1 button and will shut off the screen after 2-3 secs

Change the left soft key from Phone to Lock Screen

Is it possible to change the left soft key from Phone to Lock Screen?
There exists a hard Phone key already.
Thanks.

camper said:
Is it possible to change the left soft key from Phone to Lock Screen?
There exists a hard Phone key already.
Thanks.
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bsb tweaks + s2u2

R3dD3vil said:
bsb tweaks + s2u2
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I've these 2 apps already, how to do it?

To change the left softkey to lock with S2U2, do this:
Install a registry editor. You can get a free one here: http://freewareppc.com/utilities/phmregistryeditor.shtml
Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/HTC/manila/
Change the value for HomeLSKPath, to this: \Program Files\S2U2\s2u2.exe
Change the value for HomeLSKText to this: Lock (or anything you want for the name of the button)

But....is it possible, to make a link to the build-in Lockscreen?
Greeting
Toni

I don't know if it's possible...I don't think the built in lockscreen has an exe file to link to.

Do you know how to set the left soft key to the Tasks? I've tried using a regedit and changing the Path to \Windows\Tasks.exe but get an error when I try and use it. Also tried setting it via BsB Tweaks, afterwich, the name Tasks is on the front screen but when I push it nothing happens.
I really thought changing the regkey (as stated above) to \Windows\tasks.exe would work.
Any help on changing the left softkey to Tasks please?

the_scotsman said:
To change the left softkey to lock with S2U2, do this:
Install a registry editor. You can get a free one here: http://freewareppc.com/utilities/phmregistryeditor.shtml
Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/HTC/manila/
Change the value for HomeLSKPath, to this: \Program Files\S2U2\s2u2.exe
Change the value for HomeLSKText to this: Lock (or anything you want for the name of the button)
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thanks for your information.
Actually I have already configured like this.
However, the performance of loading lock screen is poor.
In fact, I'm using the latest version of S2U2, which is version 2.30.
It supports a new feature to replace the default wm lock screen.
That is, if press "start" and then press "Lock" button at left softkey, S2U2 lock screen would be called.
I've tried to compare the performance of following 3 approaches:
1. turn on the new S2U2 feature to replace original wm lock screen
2. putting S2U2 icon to the quicklink at Manila home
3. modify left softkey of Manila home by S2U2 using above method
The result shown that 1 is the fastest but 3 is the slowest, even much slower than 2.
So, if it is possible to "copy" the Lock button from Start screen to Manila home screen, then it is perfect.

Shortcut to LOCK DEVICE

Hi everyone
Is there a way to create a shortcut to DEVICE LOCK? I'd like to put a shortcut as a quick launch but I've searched the whole device and don't seem to see an actual executable to launch the lock screen. Is this possible at all somehow?
Thanks very much in advance for the advice!

I know this may not be what you are after,
however, if i put my device into standby (short press hang up key) it locks the device
also im not sure if it is ROM specific but on Miri 15.1 if you enter the start menu there is a lock icon on the bottom left...
Sorry if i couldnt help

VeEuzUKY said:
Hi everyone
Is there a way to create a shortcut to DEVICE LOCK? I'd like to put a shortcut as a quick launch but I've searched the whole device and don't seem to see an actual executable to launch the lock screen. Is this possible at all somehow?
Thanks very much in advance for the advice!
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I've got the Left SoftKey on the Homescreen set as "Lock" which simply links to a lockscreen.exe program. So from the home screen I just press Lock, instead of using the "Start Menu/Lock" option.
If you want to configure something like this drop the Lockscreen.exe into the Windows folder and then configure the Left SoftKey to point to it.
Alternatively, you could add it as a QuickLaunch link if you prefer that for some reason.

madstyle69 said:
I've got the Left SoftKey on the Homescreen set as "Lock" which simply links to a lockscreen.exe program. So from the home screen I just press Lock, instead of using the "Start Menu/Lock" option.
If you want to configure something like this drop the Lockscreen.exe into the Windows folder and then configure the Left SoftKey to point to it.
Alternatively, you could add it as a QuickLaunch link if you prefer that for some reason.
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Ahhhhh, thanks a million, I think it will do the trick since its an executable I can create a shortcut to. This is great, thanks agin, will try it right now

You may also want to look at this app from the forum... it also includes data on/off, power off, etc...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=601203&highlight=hd2+connections

madstyle69 said:
and then configure the Left SoftKey to point to it.
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Ok, and exactly HOW do you do that?

madstyle69 said:
I've got the Left SoftKey on the Homescreen set as "Lock" which simply links to a lockscreen.exe program. So from the home screen I just press Lock, instead of using the "Start Menu/Lock" option.
If you want to configure something like this drop the Lockscreen.exe into the Windows folder and then configure the Left SoftKey to point to it.
Alternatively, you could add it as a QuickLaunch link if you prefer that for some reason.
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I am using S2U2, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668415 as my choice of lockscreen. It has settings that allow one to lock the screen when it goes blank/black.
So when I press the End/Power On button i.e. the extreme right button, it blanks the screen and S2U2 will kick in in the background.
For the left hand button, I have assigned it for rotating the screen to landscape.

Halle said:
Ok, and exactly HOW do you do that?
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To set the Lock (or any Link) as the Left Soft-Key on the Homescreen, change the following key in the Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112
Default: Lock
Open: \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\LockScreen.lnk
(or wherever you have the Link)

You could also use the Cookie home tab app. Besides the many other options it provides, you can add a lock screen button on the main screen and even modify your actual lockscreen.

rexboy said:
You could also use the Cookie home tab app. Besides the many other options it provides, you can add a lock screen button on the main screen and even modify your actual lockscreen.
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I know this and have used it a lot. Not anymore though, since I don't really need it.

mad_style said:
To set the Lock (or any Link) as the Left Soft-Key on the Homescreen, change the following key in the Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112
Default: Lock
Open: \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools\LockScreen.lnk
(or wherever you have the Link)
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Nice, but I have no "\Keys\112" in there. I looked with Resco Registry. Thanks anyway!

+1 for S2U2

hd2 alarm problem

when i use cht and add 1row of kalender etc...you know on the right you have the alarm...when i click on it i do not go to alarm setting but to bing wtf?!?!

press "menu" on Sense-Homescreen--> "Co0kie´s Home Tab Editor" and the "Applications" ---> "Alarm" and select your Alarm-application
Apply changes and restart Sense. Done

thx for your reply..didnt work..i HAVE the alarm button on my home tab ...but whenever i CLICK on it it goes to bing screen..ill put up a youtube video hold on a few mins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amNEYU47E1E
LOOK GUYS
why is this happening!!!
edit nvm its fixed..for some reason i had to change something else then the alarm for cookie to make me apply the changes...fixed now!..still dont get WHY this happened tho lol never been in app settings but o well

[Q] How to switch off the sound.

Hello
I have root Vituous Unity Installed Sense 3.0
when I open my phone from screen lock it plays a melody depending on the weather, how do i switch off the sound so that the phone is silent?

Silence.
Thermik said:
Hello
I have root Vituous Unity Installed Sense 3.0
when I open my phone from screen lock it plays a melody depending on the weather, how do i switch off the sound so that the phone is silent?
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Press just below the main clock on the home screen, where the weather is normally displayed, this should load and then take you to the weather application.
Then press the Options hard button and pick Settings and Un-tick the Sound Effects option.
Note:
To remove the full screen weather animation you'll need to remove and then replace the home screen clock widget and turn off this animation within settings.

what he said. That weater widget, bugged the hell out of me to.

ben_pyett said:
Press just below the main clock on the home screen, where the weather is normally displayed, this should load and then take you to the weather application.
Then press the Options hard button and pick Settings and Un-tick the Sound Effects option.
Note:
To remove the full screen weather animation you'll need to remove and then replace the home screen clock widget and turn off this animation within settings.
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Thanks for your help!