Adjusting Screen Timeout - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Adjusting Screen Timeout - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

For users who are unsure on how to adjust your screen timeout, here's a guide for you!
Step 1: Tap on your Menu Key and Select “Settings”.
Step 2: Select “Display”.
Step 3: Select “Screen timeout”.
Step 4: Select “30 seconds”, “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “10 minutes” or “30 minutes”.
Taken from http://droidbar.net/2010/10/how-to-adjust-your-screen-timeout/

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Solution: How to keep "Lock" from activating while

Finally!!!!
I finally figured out a solution that will work for any GPS Application (actually, ANY Application) that you want to "Keep Alive". The long and the short of it is this:
When you upgrade your WM5 ROM with the MSFP addition, the “Password” application (under START -> SETTING -> PERSONAL -> PASSWORD”) has been replaced by “LOCK”. This new application is part of the MSFP and is designed to give you greater protection for your data stored on your device. If enabled, this will “LOCK” your device if it doesn’t receive any input from the user. The real problem lies if you have your device set up to receive “Push Email” from an Exchange Server. The “Lock Settings” (i.e. how long your device will wait for user input until it “locks” the device) is established by your Exchange Server Administrator. If he/she has enabled the “Lock” feature to activate in 5 minutes, then your device will lock after 5 minutes of no user input. What’s worse is, as a user, YOU CANNOT CHANGE this setting. It has to be done on the Exchange Server side (i.e. your Exchange Server Administrator must change it).
There is good news and bad news.
First the bad news:
You must own or purchase a copy of SKScheMa (by SKTools (http://s-k-tools.com)). Cost is $9.60 at www.pocketgear.com
Now the good news: There’s a fix!
This is a three step process:
1) Install the software and configure it properly.
2) Add a script
3) Add a “Watch” Function
Step 1:
a) Download and install SKScheMa. I would recommend installing it to Main Memory (this is what I did and it works). NOTE: I got an email from the developer that THE INSTALL PROCESS MAY NOT COMPLETE ALL THE WAY. Once you install the program from AS, you need to go into "File Explorer" and double-click on the following icon: sksw.exe (under the \windows directory). This will finish the install. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE "WATCH FUNCTION". THE WATCH FUNCTION MUST BE ACTIVATED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE SCREEN FROM LOOKING UP.
b) Open the software.
c) The first thing we need to do is to enable “Watch Mode”. Click on “Tools -> Settings-> General” and look for “Watch Mode”. By default, it is turned off. To turn it on, just click on the box “Watch Mode” to highlight it, and in the top box (above where you clicked), use the pull down menu to select “On”.
d) Now click on the box just below the “Watch Mode” (it’s titled “Make a shortcut for any saved script in …”). We want to turn this off, so once you’ve click on the box, use the pull down menu in the upper most box to select “No”.
We’re done with Step 1! Click “OK” using the left soft key and we’re moving onto Step #2
Note: To make sure you’ve successfully turned on “Watch Mode”, use the right soft key and select “Tools -> Queue”. In the “tool bar” on the main screen, you should see:
“Queue | Watch On”.
If you don’t, you didn’t enable “Watch Mode”. Head back to the beginning of step one and make sure you enable “Watch Mode”.
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Step #2
a) Copy the following into Notepad (on your computer):
#r(#label) #p(whilerunning)
#r(#sendkey) #p(#H)
#r(#0) #sleep(58000)
#r(#chkprocess) #p(TomTom Navigator.exe)
#r(#iftrue) #p(whilerunning)
#r(#label) #p(end)
b) On notepad, select “File -> Save As”. THIS FILE MUST BE SAVED WITH A “.sksc” EXTENTION (i.e. TOMTOM.sksc). To do this from the “Save As” window, use the “Save As Type” pull down menu and select “All Files” (NOT .TXT!!!!). Once you’ve selected “Save As Type”, type the name of the file AND THE EXTENTION next to “File Name:” (i.e. type in TomTom.sksc). Now just click “Save”.
d) Copy this file to the following directory on your PPC:
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\sScripts
e) Proceed to Step 3.
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Step #3
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Method 1 (Longer):
a) Using the right soft key, select “Tools –> Watch”.
b) Using the left soft key, select “New”.
c) Scroll through the various fields and enter in the following information:
“Watch for” : Select from the pull down menu “Windows”
“Window title” : Type in “TomTom Navigator.exe” (without the quotes)
“To execute If the Window is Activated” : Type in “:SKSCHM” (without the quotes)
“with parameters” :
#r(#script) #p(\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\sScripts\TomTom.sksc) #onlyrun
(The above should all be on one line)
d) When done, use the “Left Soft Key” to select “OK”. You should see your “Watch Function” listed. Use your stylus to click “OK” in the upper right hand corner. Now whenever TomTom is launched, it will be “kept alive” with this program.
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Method 2 (shorter):
a) Copy the following into Notepad (on your computer):
#c[TomTom Navigator.exe] #a[:SKSCHM] #ap[#r(#script) #p(\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\sScripts\TomTom.sksc) #onlyrun]
(This should be one long line)
b) On notepad, select “File -> Save As”. THIS FILE MUST BE SAVED WITH A “.sksw” EXTENTION (i.e. TOMTOM.sksw). NOTE: THIS IS A DIFFERENT FILE EXTENTION THAN THE SCRIPT FILE WE JUST CREATED. To do this from the “Save As” window, use the “Save As Type” pull down menu and select “All Files” (NOT .TXT!!!!). Once you’ve selected “Save As Type”, type the name of the file AND THE EXTENTION next to “File Name:” (i.e. type in TomTom.sksw). Now just click “Save”.
c) Copy this file to the following directory on your PPC:
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\sScripts
d) On your PPC and using the right soft key, select “Tools –> Watch”.
e) Now select “Tools -> Context menu -> Load from File…”
f) Select the directory you just copied our “Watch Function” to (i.e. (\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\sScripts\) and select the file you just copied over (i.e. TOMTOM.sksw) by highlighting and clicking “OK” with the left soft key.
g) You should see your “Watch Function” listed. Use your stylus to click “OK” in the upper right hand corner. Now whenever TomTom is launched, it will be “kept alive” with this program.
It sounds more complicated than it really is. Let me know if you some questions.
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A few comments on the script file:
#r(#label) #p(whilerunning)
% Creates a label for your "While Loop"; "whilerunning" Label
#r(#sendkey) #p(#H)
% Simulates the depression of the "Home Key"
#r(#0) #sleep(15000)
% This is a counter for 15 seconds (i.e. 15000 ms). You can increase this as necessary.
#r(#chkprocess) #p(TomTom Navigator.exe)
% Checks to see if the following process is running (i.e. TomTom Navigator.exe) You can modify this line for any application you want to keep alive.
#r(#iftrue) #p(whilerunning)
% If the process is running, return to label above marked as "whilerunning" (This is your "while loop")
#r(#label) #p(end) % end of "While Loop"
Hope this helps!
EDIT:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: For this to work properly, you must be using an English ROM. Thanks Rogier for the tip!

Ooooooo YES!!!!!
I am a Happy Man. This works now.
Seems the German Version of the Utility does not liked the script or so.
On an Englisch ROM all seems to work fine.
Thanks a lot for your help.ö
Rogier

AMAZING!
Admins: this should be stickied!
"Chapeau weatheryoko!"

cycle through brightness levels

Hi eveybody.
i'm looking for a little piece of software which i can use to cycle through the different brightness levels. Just as i can do it with the htc home plugin.
but this plugin is too big for me. i'd love to put it into wisbars system tray or make have it in any other home plugin.
i tried the search but didn't find anything.
hopefully i just tried the wrong terms for my search and you can tell me lots of applications
thanks...

i've tried the search on this many times. would love to get that HTC Home plugin brightness icon mapped to a hardware button. no luck yet.

what a shame...
anybody else? any ideas?

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=379270

thanks!
will try....
hm... seems i'm too stupid to do it right. i don't know how i need to configure and which program i should start to cycle.
can you help m with this?

MVbklight for polaris:
- install MVbklight.1.4.1.cab
- unzip and copy to program folder (\Program Files\MalVal\MVBklight\)
- i have problems with today plugin, then delete MVBklight.dll after disable it in Settings>Today
- run Cfg.exe (MVBklCfg from Programs)
- on the second tab, first item language (set MUI), next OK
- run Cfg again
- on the first tab set "Settings for" to Manual, OK
- run Cfg again
- set "Device type" to WM5/WM6
- set "Battery DeviceIoControl code" to 0x7
- set "Power DeviceIoControl code" to 0x8
- Apply and OK
Now for cycle backlight run (from program folder):
Cmd.exe 0 2 5 7 10
or try Bklight_cycle.lnk
(cycle through 2 5 7 10, for other cycle try different numbers between 0-10)

SPB Mobile Shell 2 has what you're looking for: When the mobile shell comes up there are three screens. On mine, the brightness icon, a yellow light bulb with a dashed line below it, is in the very top left of the center screen, the one with all the program and setting icons, and allows you to cycle thru brightness levels while you're using it. I love it. I couldn't find the icon anywhere else in the shell, tho... Good luck.

Try to find ComManagerPlus developed by me
This programm can do this thing and many more. Freeware. Link later.

alladdin said:
MVbklight for polaris:
- install MVbklight.1.4.1.cab
- unzip and copy to program folder (\Program Files\MalVal\MVBklight\)
- i have problems with today plugin, then delete MVBklight.dll after disable it in Settings>Today
- run Cfg.exe (MVBklCfg from Programs)
- on the second tab, first item language (set MUI), next OK
- run Cfg again
- on the first tab set "Settings for" to Manual, OK
- run Cfg again
- set "Device type" to WM5/WM6
- set "Battery DeviceIoControl code" to 0x7
- set "Power DeviceIoControl code" to 0x8
- Apply and OK
Now for cycle backlight run (from program folder):
Cmd.exe 0 2 5 7 10
or try Bklight_cycle.lnk
(cycle through 2 5 7 10, for other cycle try different numbers between 0-10)
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GREAT!
Thanks a lot!!!
Works wonderful.
you made me happy

I copied the .lnk file to the Start Menu -> Programs folder and I mapped it to a hardware button. Works like a champ.

1. Unpack CommManagerPlus_0.7.5.ZIP.
2. Install CommManagerPlus.cab from WM5WM6 directory on device.
3. Soft Reset device.
4. Place files from directory Lnk on device. (i.e \Programm Files\CommManagerPlus\)
5. Run CommManagerPlus.
6. Go to the Brightness tab.
7. In Brigtness Registry Section select - BackLight.
8. In ACBrightness or Single key select – ACBrightness
9. In Battery brightness key select – Brightness
10. In Mode Section check DeviceIoControl.
11. In dwIoControlCodeAC enter 8
12. In dwIoControlCodeBatt enter 7
13. InBrightness min and max set step to 2.
14. In min enter 1
15. In max enter 10
16. Tap Ok.
17. Tap Cancel.
18. Use brigtness.lnk installed from Lnk as you want.
19. Check another *.lnk

i must say that it worked like a champ (see my previous post) but I found my device a bit sluggish so I ended up removing MVBklight. How's CommManagerPlus performance wise?

hbc said:
1. Unpack CommManagerPlus_0.7.5.ZIP.
2. Install CommManagerPlus.cab from WM5WM6 directory on device.
3. Soft Reset device.
4. Place files from directory Lnk on device. (i.e \Programm Files\CommManagerPlus\)
5. Run CommManagerPlus.
6. Go to the Brightness tab.
7. In Brigtness Registry Section select - BackLight.
8. In ACBrightness or Single key select – ACBrightness
9. In Battery brightness key select – Brightness
10. In Mode Section check DeviceIoControl.
11. In dwIoControlCodeAC enter 8
12. In dwIoControlCodeBatt enter 7
13. InBrightness min and max set step to 2.
14. In min enter 1
15. In max enter 10
16. Tap Ok.
17. Tap Cancel.
18. Use brigtness.lnk installed from Lnk as you want.
19. Check another *.lnk
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That was (almost!) exactly what I was looking for, now mapped to the pointless (for me) Orbit's Windows button.
I did change a couple of things so it mimics the way the button in the HTC Home plugin works - changed STEP to 3, and MAX to 11 (just like Spinal Tap!)
Cheers.

hbc said:
1. Unpack CommManagerPlus_0.7.5.ZIP.
2. Install CommManagerPlus.cab from WM5WM6 directory on device.
3. Soft Reset device.
4. Place files from directory Lnk on device. (i.e \Programm Files\CommManagerPlus\)
5. Run CommManagerPlus.
6. Go to the Brightness tab.
7. In Brigtness Registry Section select - BackLight.
8. In ACBrightness or Single key select – ACBrightness
9. In Battery brightness key select – Brightness
10. In Mode Section check DeviceIoControl.
11. In dwIoControlCodeAC enter 8
12. In dwIoControlCodeBatt enter 7
13. InBrightness min and max set step to 2.
14. In min enter 1
15. In max enter 10
16. Tap Ok.
17. Tap Cancel.
18. Use brigtness.lnk installed from Lnk as you want.
19. Check another *.lnk
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hi, what else does it do? you said many more... do you have a link or other more elaborate description pls?

Monochromacy

I'm not sure if this has been posted, or how many people honestly like this, mods feel free to delete if this is a repost.
Want a monochrome display on your phone? Think kindle paper back display, its kind of cool and saves some battery life, and here's how to do it.....
Step 1: go to "settings"
Step 2: go to "about phone"
Step 3: go to your "build number" and tap it about 7 time it will say "you are now a developer"
Step 4: go to "developer options"
Step 5: go to "simulate color space"
Step 6: select "monochromacy"
And bam you're done, your phone will now display in black and white only, to undo this just go back and follow step 4&5 and then select "disabled" have fun

[Tasker App] AOD When Notification Received Mate 20 Pro

Hey Guys,
I have a simple solution for very bad AOD in Huawei Mate 20 Pro. This tasker profile is used for only toggle AOD screen when a specified app sends a notification to smartphone and disable AOD when this notifications are cleared.
It is a very simple solution.
Here is the step one for Toggling AOD when notification received:
1- Go Tasker -> Profiles and touch on bottom right + symbol.
2- Select from list ->Application and select all deserved apps can wake AOD screen and press ->Back
3- Touch "New Task" give it a name (optional obviously) and again press touch bottom right + symbol.
4a- Now you need an action category. Follow Settings -> Custom Settings
4b- Select this settings:
Type: Secure
Name: aod_switch
Value: 1
and press back button. Enable from top of the Tasker application
Here is the step one for Disabling AOD when notification cleared:
1- Go Tasker -> Profiles and touch on bottom right + symbol
2- Select from list ->Application and exactly like did on "Toggling numbor 2" BUT THIS TIME YOU NEED SELECT "INVERT" FROM BOTTOM OF APP SELECTING SCREEN.
3- Touch "New Task" give it a name (again optional obviously) and again press touch bottom right + symbol.
4a- Now you need an action category. Follow Settings -> Custom Settings
4b- Select this settings:
Type: Secure
Name: aod_switch
Value: 0
and press back button. Enable from top of the Tasker application
So, I mean reverting Toggling settings for disabling AOD
And thats it. This is the solution that I figured out myself.
This is the import link: https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8kn2ZlYFlMeaURIg%2FjBzJ0X0SUYgJ2wgf4EVNmYj987Yy55QIBaNJ9Qf06uBeihM01L1q4%3D&id=Profile%3AAOD+off+Notification

Question Stuck on "Copy Apps & Data" after rollback from Android 14 beta

Hi all. I just want to seek help on the same error when wiping/factory resetting the phone:
"Unable to enable ext4 verify on /block/dev/platform/14700000.ufs/by-name/metadata because /system/bin/tune2fs is missing"
I'm able to boot up to the setup screen but I get stuck at the "Copy Apps & Data" stage. Tried every option but it either just goes back to the first screen or would get an error that "Settings has stopped working" error.
So far I've tried sideloading the latest OTA from this site https://developers.google.com/android/ota#bluejay
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230505.002, May 2023)
It completes without error but even after the install, when wiping/factory resetting the phone, I still get the same error and same situation at the start screen
I'm using a Pixel 6a

Did you flash both slots? Did you flash the A13 radio/bootloader to both slots?

dynopops said:
I'm able to boot up to the setup screen but I get stuck at the "Copy Apps & Data" stage.
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Google "backups" aren't guaranteed to work on versions earlier than what they were saved on. Same with doing an in-place reversion. Set it up like you've never had a phone before, then install the apps you want manually, and do all the sign-ins from scratch.

I have same problem. Bootloader lock. I can't setup my phone.

I am stuck in the same situation.
While setting up the device, I get stuck at "copy apps and data".
I have tried adb sideloading both Android 13 as well as Android 14 images.
Need help, please.

Found the solution and it works!!!!
Step 1: On the "Copy Apps and Data" screen, continuously tap on "Don't Copy" until a dialog box appears with the message: "Settings Keeps Stopping: App Info, Close App, and SEND FEEDBACK."
Step 2: Tap on "Send Feedback" within the dialog box.
Step 3: Select the "Legal" option from the subsequent menu.
Step 4: Click on the YouTube video link provided. This will automatically redirect you to the YouTube app.
Step 5: Access the YouTube app's settings and navigate to the "Privacy" section.
Step 6: Within the YouTube app settings, tap on "Terms of Service." This action should open up the Chrome browser.
Step 7: Visit the following URL: https://addrom.com/bypass
Step 8: Click on the option labeled "Screen Smart Lock."
Step 9: The Settings app should now open, and you will find yourself on the screen lock page. Set up a PIN, and it doesn't matter what numbers you choose. After setting it up, the screen lock page will reappear. Here, you'll need to repeatedly enter the same PIN (around 10 times or more) until you reach a screen with body detection. Feel free to skip that step.
Step 10: Restart your phone.
Step 11: Once your phone restarts, reach the "Copy Apps and Data" screen again and select "Don't Copy." Alternatively, if needed, proceed by clicking on "Next."
By following these steps, you should be able to bypass the issue and continue with the rest of the setup process smoothly.

mrdoc151 said:
Found the solution and it works!!!!
Step 1: On the "Copy Apps and Data" screen, continuously tap on "Don't Copy" until a dialog box appears with the message: "Settings Keeps Stopping: App Info, Close App, and SEND FEEDBACK."
Step 2: Tap on "Send Feedback" within the dialog box.
Step 3: Select the "Legal" option from the subsequent menu.
Step 4: Click on the YouTube video link provided. This will automatically redirect you to the YouTube app.
Step 5: Access the YouTube app's settings and navigate to the "Privacy" section.
Step 6: Within the YouTube app settings, tap on "Terms of Service." This action should open up the Chrome browser.
Step 7: Visit the following URL: https://addrom.com/bypass
Step 8: Click on the option labeled "Screen Smart Lock."
Step 9: The Settings app should now open, and you will find yourself on the screen lock page. Set up a PIN, and it doesn't matter what numbers you choose. After setting it up, the screen lock page will reappear. Here, you'll need to repeatedly enter the same PIN (around 10 times or more) until you reach a screen with body detection. Feel free to skip that step.
Step 10: Restart your phone.
Step 11: Once your phone restarts, reach the "Copy Apps and Data" screen again and select "Don't Copy." Alternatively, if needed, proceed by clicking on "Next."
By following these steps, you should be able to bypass the issue and continue with the rest of the setup process smoothly.
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Saved me. What a legend

You saved me.That option worked.My phone is back!
Thanks and all the best.

Database Info

welcome