[Applet]DeviceManager - Connections, Sound Profiles, AutoLock, Close Home v1.0H

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[Applet]DeviceManager - Connections, Sound Profiles, AutoLock, Close Home v1.0H

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Started 1 year ago by capt_harlock77
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capt_harlock77
Member
Hello,
this is my first applet... basically it is (should) be a "control" panel, inspired after the one from Manila/TF3D (that is the only feature I'm missing).

LATEST VERSION: 1.0H "Hydrogen" (build 090422)

ATTENTION LG AND iPAQ USERS (and everyone having troubles with Bluetooth)
LG and iPAQ devices use a different Bluetooth stack (Widcomm) than the one supported by Home (Microsoft). Thus, Home won't handle correctly the Bluetooth. Fortunately for us :) Simonz has posted here a fix for this problem.

Fabliv has created a "WM7 like" skin for this applet... More info HERE.

If you wonder how I choose the release name... well, just to remember you that I'm a chemist and not a programmer! :D

Features
Communication manager: toggle Flight mode, Phone radio, Bluetooth ("Discoverable" mode available once Bluetooth is ON), WiFi, terminate GPRS connection (if active).

Sounds: switch Automatic (vibrate during appointments), Normal, Vibrate and Silent profiles.

AutoLock: locks the device when turning it off.

Close Home: close Home2 and optionally start another app.

Please take a look at the included "ReadMe.txt" to have a complete list of features!

OF COURSE I'M OPEN TO ANY SUGGESTION YOU MAY HAVE.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TRANSLATORS: In this applet I implemented an "auto-select language" feature (as I described here): the applet auto-selects the correct "Terms.xxx.xml" file. Accepted values of "xxx" are listed here. For example, french users should have a "Terms.french.xml" file, for german users "Terms.german.xml", and so on. Please leave the original "Terms.xml" file untouched, as it is completely ignored by the applet and serves only as a template to create your own translation.

LANGUAGES SUPPORTED:
English (of course...)
Italian
French: Credits to Fabliv
Dutch: Credits to ndam

CHANGELOG

Version 1.0H "Hydrogen" (090422)
Fixed: NO MORE BETA! :D
Fixed: Completely rewritten and optimized the code.
Fixed: "Automatic" sound profile now works as expected.
Added: "Save current profile as Normal" under the "Sound" menu.
Added: "Close Home" options menu.
Fixed: Moved "Close Home" options from "Advanced Settings" to "Close Home" screen.
Removed: "BT Start Mode: Last state". Now only "Hidden" or "Discoverable" are available options.
Removed: "Show network name" (under "Advanced Settings") is no more an option and is always active.

For a complete revision history check the included "ReadMe.txt" file.

ToDo's - Wishlist
~~Add some graphics!!! :D By now feedback is given via text labels only.~~ Done
~~Fix auto-lock.~~ Done
~~Add QVGA compatibility.~~ Done
~~Show Network name when WiFi is connected.~~ Done
~~Lock using different application (such as S2U2).~~ Done
~~Fix the "Don't lock when connected to AC."~~ Done
~~Fix the way "RefreshScreen" happens, when toggling Flight Mode screen doesn't get correctly updated.~~ Done
~~Add two more buttons in main panel to quickly toggle BT and WiFi on/off.~~ Done
~~CommMgr: add shortcuts to control panel.~~ Done
~~Add an optional "Close Home" button to quickly close Home.~~ Done
~~Add an option to launch an application after closing Home.~~ Done
~~Add a "Sound" panel: profiles (normal, vibrate and silent, at least), shortcut to control panel.~~ Done
~~"Data call" controls.~~ Done

Here some screenshots:

IF YOU LIKE MY WORK, OFFER ME A CUP OF COFFEE
Attachments
1. DeviceManager_v090422.zip (88.4 KB, 7,852 downloads) 10 months old
2. DeviceManager_v090403.zip (88.6 KB, 1,711 downloads) 11 months old
3. Screen04.png (78 KB, 165 downloads) 11 months old
4. Screen03.png (77.4 KB, 95 downloads) 11 months old
5. Screen02.png (83.8 KB, 74 downloads) 11 months old
6. Screen01.png (105 KB, 122 downloads) 11 months old
7. DeviceManager_v090311.zip (82.5 KB, 2,256 downloads) 1 year old
8. pngs.zip (177.6 KB, 745 downloads) 1 year old
Posted 1 year ago #
demo1987
Member

Do you have a screenshot?

I like the idea very much!

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

No, unfortunately I don't have any screenshot at the moment... This is still in a *very* early beta stage, I didn't even added an icon for the applet ribbon. Anyway, consider that I used the graphics from the "Messaging" applet: just imagine that instead of the messages there are some buttons. :D

Posted 1 year ago #
Zyphr
Member

This sounds really good. Do you plan it for VGA(WVGA) and for QVGA(WQVGA)?

Posted 1 year ago #
cem22lp
Member

Very nice so far, perhaps adding a link to the settings of the wifi/bluetooth would be useful.

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

@Zyphr
Yes, I will make it compatible for both (W)VGA and (W)QVGA.

@cem22lp
That's one of the features I planned. :)

Posted 1 year ago #
limbik
Member
Hungarian translation:
Attachments
1. Terms.HUNGARIAN.xml.txt (0.8 KB, 52 downloads) 1 year old
Posted 1 year ago #
rwholden
Member

can you add in the connections maybe an option to turn data on and off? ANd maybe outlook direct push as well? I find that every couple of days I have to reset my device.

Another thing you could add to this would be a sound profile selector, would make it a nice all in one tool

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

can you add in the connections maybe an option to turn data on and off? ANd maybe outlook direct push as well? I find that every couple of days I have to reset my device.

Another thing you could add to this would be a sound profile selector, would make it a nice all in one tool

As already said, data connection and sound controls are already in the wishlist. :)

Posted 1 year ago #
jhonniedj
Member

hmmz,.. only vga, :(
can i save you some time to change the VGA png files to QVGA and post them?

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

@jhonniedj
I thank you for your offer, anyway I would like to remember you that at the moment this applet is in a beta stage, so the "definitve" graphics are far to come. When they will be ready, however, I may still consider your offer... :)

Posted 1 year ago #
WildSioux
Member

Sounds like a good applet. I have a QVGA device. But I tried it out anyways. Yes, it was too big and wasn't able to see most things. But I was able to activate the autolock and when I hit the power button to suspend and then woke it up, it was locked! That alone is a major addition to what is lacking in Home2.

BTW...I have a Mogul PPC-6800. Keep up the good work and hope a QVGA version comes out soon.

Thanks

Posted 1 year ago #
jhonniedj
Member

@jhonniedj
I thank you for your offer, anyway I would like to remember you that at the moment this applet is in a beta stage, so the "definitve" graphics are far to come. When they will be ready, however, I may still consider your offer... :)

well, if it would save you some time i could try ;)
after that maby i can post screenshot, but don't have a VGA phone i can make screenshot of.

keep up the good work :D

Posted 1 year ago #
WildSioux
Member

I agree with jhonniedj, letting him convert the png's to QVGA would save you time and allow us QVGA users to test this for you.

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

Hello, I updated the applet.. anyway it's still in beta stage. Download link on first post.

Posted 1 year ago #
catchmeu
Member

Patiently waiting for the QVGA version.. A must have I think for many :)
Will be absolutely great if you could add a button for "Auto sound profile" i.e. Turn on vibrate during meetings...

The current amount of graphics is in my opinion just about right.

Posted 1 year ago #
manowar
Member

Nice background Eddie rules

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

New version is out... 090223c. Details and download link on 1st post.

Posted 1 year ago #
sidvizioso
Member

ottimo lavoro capitan harlock!
complimenti

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

New version is out... 090223d. Details and download link on 1st post.

Posted 1 year ago #
Montecristoff
Pointui

Hi captain,

Sorry for the delay...
I see that you don't need help anymore ;)

Great work and Welcome in the Applets Store !

Posted 1 year ago #
WildSioux
Member

Hi capn,

I have installed your applet even though it is a QVGA phone. The autolock option is covered by the Pointui applet bar. But i can get to it by the dpad button.

The autolock is the main reason i did this. I am using another comm manager with a lock but its not auto.

I am patiently waiting for a QVGA version or an autolock feature in one of the others.

Thanks

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

Hi captain,

Sorry for the delay...
I see that you don't need help anymore ;)

Great work and Welcome in the Applets Store !

Hey Monte, your help is still very appreciated! If you have some spare time, of course. I'm not good at all with graphics, so if someone could create some nice icons it would be great... I still miss all the sounds panel, so if anyone is willing to show his Photoshop (or GIMP as I prefer) abilities I will hire! :D

Posted 1 year ago #
jojojojojojo
Member

CaptHarlock,
nice applet!! For me the WIFI button does not work yet (Eten Glofiish x500+), but the rest is very nice, especially the locking! Thanks a lot.

Hi WildSioux,
could you tell me which CommManager this is, that has a lock built in?

Posted 1 year ago #
capt_harlock77
Member

@ jojojojojojo

Damn Eten devices! :D
I had a x500, same problem, WiFi button won't work until you don't turn on at least once WiFi using Eten's Wireless Manager.
I posted on the old forums a fix for this, you need to tweak the registry... if you want I can tell you how to do it.

Posted 1 year ago #
WildSioux
Member

Hi jojo

it is this one http://community.pointui.com/topic/myphone-applet Unfortunately it is QVGA at the moment. And it doesnt have the cool autolock.

@ capt

Although i only use your applet for the autolock just taking up an applet spot. Could you make it show the wifi name when connected? For everyone else now and when you make a QVGA version. Thanks

Posted 1 year ago #
sebcbien
Member

[Home 2 version]: 2.0.18b Free QVGA
[Device]: HTC Touch Dual
[Language]: English
[Description]: if i "sleep" my htc with the power button, when I wake it up I just have to unlock, nice
if the htc goes to sleep by himself (after 1 min battery time out) the htc freeze when wake up
This happens sometimes but only if I use this applet and the auto lock feature.

Posted 1 year ago #
master athlon
Member

Very nice job you've done, everything works as it should on my ETEN M600. This is an extremely useful applet, looking forward to updates.

Posted 1 year ago #
jojojojojojo
Member

Capt_Harlock,
would be great to know the registry tweak!
Anyways, with Pointui and your nice App the Glofiish is becoming much more attractive again. So I think I'll keep it:o)
(with the next hrad-reset I think I will skip ALL Eten apps, like Wireless Manager..)

WildSioux,
thanks for the link!

Posted 1 year ago #
gotvitamink
Member

hi captain! i love the autolock! and the bluetooth "hidden" that pops up when bluetooth is on. genius!

-gotvitamink

Posted 1 year ago #