[NEW Task Manager] AppSentry - Kills tasks even when you are not using your phone

[sahoopes]

Development has ended.

NOTE: The method used to allow AppSentry to not run in background like other task managers is not supported on all phones/PPCs. I do not have a list of capatible devices. It will nto harm any device, but the schedule may not work as desired.

This Task Manager does not run in the background...

This Task Manager does not require you to run it...

This Task Manager kills running tasks at a schedule you set with or without notification.

There are 2 main ways to run AppSentry:


Manual: Run it from shortcut or map it to a hardware key. It will popup and show you the list of tasks running. If you selected the countdown option then it will countdown the number of seconds and the automatically kill the tasks. Without countdown. AppSentry will wait for you to click OK, Cancel, or Settings.

Scheduled: In options, tell AppSentry how often to run. After the interval you specify, it will popup and behave the same as above.


Other options include vibrate on popup, sound as the timer ticks down, and an exclusion list for apps you do not ever want to automatically kill.

Requires PPC, .Net 2.0, WM2003, WM5.0, WM6.0, WM6.1

This is an Alpha release. Tested on WM6 and WM6.1, and on Kaiser, Wizard, and Touch. Please post with any comments or suggestions. Thank you XDA!

NOTE: Be aware that arbitrarily stopping tasks is potentially harmful. I will not accept any responsibility for anything AppSentry does or does not do. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

[lepsyfou]

wow great tool , thank you very much ;)

[sahoopes]

[BUMP]
In a task manager that does not take up precious memory. You don't even have to run it or click or an icon or even be near your phone for AppSentry to kill those tasks that are stealing your memory and battery power.

[flaviopac]

Is it something like Oxios Hybernate??

I think it would be an interesting app if it does the same job of Oxios apps (but automatically...)


Let me know....
:rolleyes:

[mr.jcarter]

I'm loving it so far. Great app. Thanks.

[bigix1]

Very usefull tool. It run well on P3300 WM61 Blue-X Rom.
You have a request in PM.

[flaviopac]

Very usefull tool. It run well on P3300 WM61 Blue-X Rom.
You have a request in PM.

Does this app close only the running processes or recover space from dead processes like Oxios Hybernate??

[MrMage]

I can't use the settings dialog on my VGA Axim x51v. Everything is stuffed on one place.

Same problem with CapSure btw.

[bigix1]

Does this app close only the running processes or recover space from dead processes like Oxios Hybernate??
I think closing process = recovering memory.
But i have a little problem: now with OK button, it soft reset PPC.

[flaviopac]

It doesn't work on my Touch..
After I push Ok button, my device soft reset.....


It doesn't do the same job of OXIOS app..
It only close existing processes, not the dead ones to increase free memory.....

[mr.jcarter]

Is this app supposed to run by itself in the background when the phone is off? I find that it only runs when I turn my phone on. It would be great if it could wake up my device on its own every 30 min. or so and do the countdown.

[sahoopes]

Research indicates that the method of scheduling used by AppSentry is not supported on all devices. Sorry everyone, looks like I have a little more work to do.

[oruam57]

Nice application indeed!
A pair of suggestions...
1 - Show (and kill) also somewhat hidden tasks/applications. For example on Polaris CommManager.exe and QuickGPS.exe run hidden even after explicit Exit command. If these tasks are difficult to found a settings tab similar to Tasks could be added to explicitly list them.
2 - When working as scheduled it would be nice if AppSentry would not kill the task/application in foreground, that is the application the user is probably using at the moment.

[Barmy]

When appsentry tries to kill a process. terminate a program the device
resets itself. I have removed appsentry (uninstall) but now i get messages that
windows cannot start appsentry. I have installed it again and uninstalled
it again, now i get this message twice. I have had a look in the registry but
nothing can be found. What can i do ? Thanks,
Bruno
brubar69@hotmail.com

[sahoopes]

When appsentry tries to kill a process. terminate a program the device
resets itself. I have removed appsentry (uninstall) but now i get messages that
windows cannot start appsentry. I have installed it again and uninstalled
it again, now i get this message twice. I have had a look in the registry but
nothing can be found. What can i do ? Thanks,
Bruno
brubar69@hotmail.com
Please install CheckNotify http://www.scarybearsoftware.com/product_detail.php?productname=checknotify.
Use it carefully and only delete the notifications listed for APpSentry. After you delete AppSentry notifications (only 2) then you can also uninstall CheckNotifiy.

Please read the download page carefully as deleting any other notifications can wreak havoc.

[Barmy]

Great, it worked !, thanks

[Dr.Mazika]

not work for htc touch enhanced :S

[oldsap]

is it possible for the application to kill the tasks silently without having to ask the user? also without showing the screen?

[sahoopes]

Yes, but a little dangerous, don't you think?

[sahoopes]

is it possible for the application to kill the tasks silently without having to ask the user? also without showing the screen?

WARNING: I do not recommend using the following settings in AppSentry.

Here is how to kill tasks automatically (sort of):

On Schedule tab
Check run every.
Set the run every interval to whatever you like.
Check Kill tasks.
Set the countdown seconds to a low number.
On Notifications tab
Uncheck Vibrate.
Uncheck Play sound.

[sahoopes]

Thanks to all users. I have moved on to the Android platform so this ends development for Win Mo apps.

[Noonski]

I moved this thread to Windows Mobile Software development.

When or if development of this app is considered Finished or out of Beta, send me or another Mod to move it to Windows Mobile Apps and Games.