(UPDATED 18-09-2010) Auto Lock (CSDEVCTRL)

[chrisstavrou]

Thanks for this. It works, but:
- it is not so useful on the touch pro 2 because the ony assignable button is a long press of call button, not very handy... I woud prefer assigning it to "back" button with "attention key".
- I would rather not have to install csdevctrl, because since I installed a WM6.5 Room it does not work at all on Touch Pro 2. Is it possible to have a setup dedicated to the hotkey utility ?
- I would put the defaut time to 1000 ms instead of 3000, for people to try it out.

Thierry

Hi,
i have just completed the changes.

Can you give it a try and let me know ?

Txn
Chris

[thierry2064]

Hi,
i have just completed the changes.

Can you give it a try and let me know ?

Txn
Chris

Hello, after setup I could not trigger attention button. Even after reset. Edit: after a second resettit works.Looks good ! But you cannot see entire text of att key on wvga, no big issue.

[chrisstavrou]

Hello, after setup I could not trigger attention button. Even after reset. Edit: after a second resettit works.Looks good ! But you cannot see entire text of att key on wvga, no big issue.

Hi,
can you try the attached one, i did a change so that the text wraps around.
It is just the main program no setup is included.

[thierry2064]

This is better. It writes "waiting for hot",which is ok. I guess you can start a specific thread now.For improvement, I would suggest to write other info instead "waiting..." in order to be more efficient: info that would tell which button does what. E.g. when pressing att key, the program would display: vol+ = rotate, win = taskSwitch. Those key names and action names would be entered by the user in the setup prog, pwreferably with a number which would define their display order.

[chrisstavrou]

This is better. It writes "waiting for hot",which is ok. I guess you can start a specific thread now.For improvement, I would suggest to write other info instead "waiting..." in order to be more efficient: info that would tell which button does what. E.g. when pressing att key, the program would display: vol+ = rotate, win = taskSwitch. Those key names and action names would be entered by the user in the setup prog, pwreferably with a number which would define their display order.

Hi,
i did the changes you mentioned:
- Setup will now allow for Help text and Help order to be entered for each hotkey
- Help Order is unique so if the same number is set to two different keys then the last one will overwrite the other.

Can you try it and let me know if you can see all the text you type (or any other comment)?

A screen shot will really help if it still does not display all of its help contents.

[thierry2064]

Quick job! But the display does not work for me, capture attached. Also an issue, long press of call key (5b~c1 in setup) acts as the attention key which is set on windows key (5b~). Already in previous version, but I did not notice.

[hindibuff]

Hi,

I have tried to read throug the 100 page forum but still cant figure out how to really use this program. I love the concept. But seems like it lacks a FAQ on how to use it. How to turn it on, how to set different options, how to unlock it, etc etc. I found bits and pieces from which, I have made this program semi operational, but I know this piece of software can go much further.

If the author wants to work with me, I volunteer to put together a pdf that can go with the zip file that will really cut down on setup time for users.

[chrisstavrou]

Quick job! But the display does not work for me, capture attached. Also an issue, long press of call key (5b~c1 in setup) acts as the attention key which is set on windows key (5b~). Already in previous version, but I did not notice.

Ops,
it seems when there are no help text entries the window size is really small.
I will fix it hopefully by the end of this week.

[chrisstavrou]

Hi,

I have tried to read throug the 100 page forum but still cant figure out how to really use this program. I love the concept. But seems like it lacks a FAQ on how to use it. How to turn it on, how to set different options, how to unlock it, etc etc. I found bits and pieces from which, I have made this program semi operational, but I know this piece of software can go much further.

If the author wants to work with me, I volunteer to put together a pdf that can go with the zip file that will really cut down on setup time for users.

Sure, pm if you wish to give some info.

[hindibuff]

Hi,

I think this is a great app, especially the feature of bluetooth on and off during and after call. However, this is almost unusable for me as it has slowed the Touch Pro (Sprint) to a crawl. The phone starts to ring and after 2-3 rings, I see the caller info and that too in dimmed backlight. Not sure why that is happening or if that is the case by design.

I have tried resetting the registry (deleting) and going with just the standard options, but still the same result. Any thoughts?

[hosspower]

Chris,
I am having an issue with WM65 where it does not lock the Titanium screen. It wakes up to the Titanium screen but everything still functions and slides up and down... sometimes. It seems to work properly when the phone boots but after awhile it loses it's ability to lock down Titanium screen. This has been an issue since I switched to wm65 with every build.
Thanks for any help or ideas!

[st3ph3nt3]

hi guys.. i'm having a problem with autolock.. i set it to autolock upon device wake up and it works.. then suddenly without running any program or what so ever, the device doesn't auto lock upon waking up. i checked the lock settings and everything is fine. i need to activate the program again for it to autolock my device. anyone with this issue? need help.. thanks..
by the way, im using dutty's leo r4 wm6.5 rom..

[camro]

is it possible to make a version for wm6.5 ?
on phone calling/dialing some changes would be necc.
cu camel

[richabi]

I need to use this program and the ONLY settings I use are "lock when phone wakes" and "unlock with stylus out" but anytime I am in a call, there is this weird menu that pops up over my standard wm6.5 in call menu and i do not like it.

anyone know whats up?

[chrisstavrou]

To those that reported that the lock stops being activated afters some time i am investigating and i will let you know.

[karaern]

just use latest S2U2! works great and smooth on WM6.5...dont make harder your life..:D

[hosspower]

This is a much nicer program than S2U2. Instead of another interface to tell you what is on your today screen, it shows you what is on your today screen by showing you your today screen. I prefer it.

[monkeyfishing]

Does anyone know of a way to get CSDEVCTRL to run a 3G>2G band switcher on sleep? Also is it possible to get it to switch it back on wake?

Thanks!

[mantispid]

Is there any way to get CSDEVCTRL to prevent an Exchange Server from enforcing security policies? The current 'goody' doesn't prevent an Exchange Server from pushing security policies that prevent unsigned apps from being run...

Such as:

HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001006. (Should be set to '1' in order to allow unsigned apps to run).

There is also a registry key in Policies that prevents unsigned apps from being installed... that would be a nice addition too. I wish I could remember which one it was...

[chrisstavrou]

Does anyone know of a way to get CSDEVCTRL to run a 3G>2G band switcher on sleep? Also is it possible to get it to switch it back on wake?

Thanks!

Hi,
this is already available in the settings of windows.
This can be done by going to settings/Personal/Phone/Data/then checking the box next to Disable data Connection GPRS/3G when device enters Sleep mode.

[chrisstavrou]

Is there any way to get CSDEVCTRL to prevent an Exchange Server from enforcing security policies? The current 'goody' doesn't prevent an Exchange Server from pushing security policies that prevent unsigned apps from being run...

Such as:

HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001006. (Should be set to '1' in order to allow unsigned apps to run).

There is also a registry key in Policies that prevents unsigned apps from being installed... that would be a nice addition too. I wish I could remember which one it was...
Hi,
i can add them as well, i think i will do it a bit more generic so that you can be controlling the policies.

[snowyl]

Thank you very much for this app. I have been looking for auto lock utility for 2 nights and no go until bump into here. It works perfectly on my Elfin WinMo 6.5!! Thanks again for your excellent job!!

[contentryder]

how do you disable in call lock...? i only want my device to auto lock after it turns on.. ive tried going thru the settings but couldnt find it..help please..

thanks!

[chrisstavrou]

Hi all,
6.18 is out which includes:

- A new way of updating policies.
A new option 'Policies Options' has been added in the setup program. This screen allows the user to view the current security policies (from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies registry key) and their values.
Also after selecting a policy the user can set the value that the policy should always be reset to (Enter the value in the Reset To textbox and then Save). This policy will then be monitored and have its value reset to the defined one.
Monitored policies have the symbol '>' in-front of them.

This option replaces the 'Reset Exchange Server Policy' which has been removed.
The policy number that related to this option, is 00001023 so you may set the Reset To value to 1.
Please be careful with the policies as they can create 'unwanted effects' ...

- A new way for debugging.
If there is a problem, like it does not lock any more etc, please go to the General Options and press the 'Dump All Variables'. It will create the file \csdevdump.txt which may be send to me for review.

- Hotkeys Help Screen
For each hot key defined, a help text can be entered. All help text will be shown in the screen that pops up when the 'Attention' key is pressed.
Together with the text, the order of the help text can be defined so that the text is shown in ascending order.

[chrisstavrou]

how do you disable in call lock...? i only want my device to auto lock after it turns on.. ive tried going thru the settings but couldnt find it..help please..

thanks!

Check in the '(LOCK) Triggers & Options' to have unclicked any option that refers to Call. Also set to 0 any other option that refers to Call.

[chrisstavrou]

Thank you very much for this app. I have been looking for auto lock utility for 2 nights and no go until bump into here. It works perfectly on my Elfin WinMo 6.5!! Thanks again for your excellent job!!

Thanks for this, i am not using it under 6.5 as i do not like the new Lock screen that 6.5 popsup (it makes the phone react slow during call or even when trying to lock).
So i hope it 'behaves properly' :)

[contentryder]

Check in the '(LOCK) Triggers & Options' to have unclicked any option that refers to Call. Also set to 0 any other option that refers to Call.

the only thing checked is lock after device wakes...everything is set to 0

[chrisstavrou]

the only thing checked is lock after device wakes...everything is set to 0

Does it lock when the device is on and the phone starts to ring ?
Or does it lock when the device is off and when the phone starts to ring the device is automatically turned on ?
If it is the second case, then i am afraid the lock is being triggered by the 'lock after wakes' (its 2 events at the same time).
A solution may be to automatically unlock it is waken and the phone is ringing (what do you think ?).

[appan]

whats the Option i gota set up to NOT lock while on a Call..?

i use PhonEx, so using "PhonEx.exe" as exepection, will it do any good..? plz advise

thanks

[jmsnyc]

I have the TP2.

I first installed S2U2 but it seemed complicated for me. I then decided to try lockdevice which like this also uses the built in locking system like this but my phone still pocket dials. Lockdevice does not have a feature as far as I know to lock after a certain period of time.

I am wondering if this program will help with the pocket dialing issues...

[winderp]

I installed this great app into my Raphael and I checked on the "Unlock When Keyboard Slided Out" and "Unlock When Stylus is Out" .But when Keyboard Slided Out or Stylus is Out nothing happened......:(

Thanks for your good job;)

[chrisstavrou]

whats the Option i gota set up to NOT lock while on a Call..?

i use PhonEx, so using "PhonEx.exe" as exepection, will it do any good..? plz advise

thanks
Check in the '(LOCK) Triggers & Options' to have unclicked any option that refers to Call.

Also set to 0 any other option that refers to Call.

Can you let me know when it locks:
- Does it lock while the device is on and start to ring ?
- Does it lock if the device is off and then the device is turned on because of a call ?
- Does it lock while the call is ongoing ?

[chrisstavrou]

I installed this great app into my Raphael and I checked on the "Unlock When Keyboard Slided Out" and "Unlock When Stylus is Out" .But when Keyboard Slided Out or Stylus is Out nothing happened......:(

Thanks for your good job;)

Can you tell me know what windows are you running ? 6.1 or 6.5 ?

[chrisstavrou]

I have the TP2.

I first installed S2U2 but it seemed complicated for me. I then decided to try lockdevice which like this also uses the built in locking system like this but my phone still pocket dials. Lockdevice does not have a feature as far as I know to lock after a certain period of time.

I am wondering if this program will help with the pocket dialing issues...
Can you let me know what issues are you referring to ?

[winderp]

Can you tell me know what windows are you running ? 6.1 or 6.5 ?

WM6.5_21872 Thank You

[t0mmyr]

i have this program set to autolock on wake so my phone is always locked when i pull it out of my pocket, is there anyway to make this app sleep my phone when locked say after 10 seconds?, sometimes i will pull my phone out of my pocket feeling it was all hot and notice the screen was on but locked, i'd really like it if it could also put my screen to sleep when it is locked only, when its unlocked i depend on my backlight settings or the manual power button to sleep it/lock it

[pinebluff2]

Thanks for this this is perfect. I have been looking for a simple replacement for S2U2 since that stopped working with Duttys 6.5 ROM (touchflo and S2A fight for attention). I am only using the functionality to disable hard buttons when an incoming calls comes in.

[chrisstavrou]

WM6.5_21872 Thank You

Unfortunately it does not yet support 6.5.

I just managed to setup my development environment for 6.5 so i try to add the 6.5 support as soon as possible.

I must have a beta by the end of this week.

[winderp]

Unfortunately it does not yet support 6.5.

I just managed to setup my development environment for 6.5 so i try to add the 6.5 support as soon as possible.

I must have a beta by the end of this week.


So that Sorry for my Careless :p

Waitting for your new version

[hosspower]

Unfortunately it does not yet support 6.5.

I just managed to setup my development environment for 6.5 so i try to add the 6.5 support as soon as possible.

I must have a beta by the end of this week.

Please let me know and I would be happy to test beta on wm65.
Thanks!

[chrisstavrou]

For anyone feeling 'brave' enough ...,
I have attached the 6.5 release which is supposed to work for both win 6.1 and win 6.5.

The zip file includes only the csdevctrl.exe and works with the 6.18 setup so if you had already installed 6.18 then copy this file anywhere in the device and give it a try.

I will continue the testing with the 6.5 simulator so please report any problems you might face.

Cheers
Chris

[hosspower]

Operates just like 6.18 in WM65. I am using the Titanium home screen not Manilla. It will lock the screen on a fresh boot but after awhile of use, it will say UNLOCK in the left softkey but I can still move all around the home screen and phone.

[en-trance]

Hi, Sorry for my english...

I have set autolock after 15 seconds and sleep after 5 seconds (when locked).It works nice. But if I dropped the incoming call, it has locking automatically, but hasn't sleeping after 5 seconds.

[winderp]

I just checked these options on:

"Lock if idle for sec:60"

"Lock After Device Wakes"

"This is the Title Displayed at the Top when Dialer is Shown: [some Chinese words there]"

"Unlock When Keyboard Slided Out"

"Unlock When Stylus is Out"

"UnLock After Call is Over"

"UnLock When Switched To External Power"

"Unlock If Waken Up Manually After (ms) : 1000"

"Load on Start Up"

"Delay in Sec After Start Up: 20 "

The problems still are:

1. When Keyboard Slided Out or Unlock When Stylus is Out and or Switched To External Power : back lights were on then nothing hanppened

2. After Call is Over : the screen is still be locked

I use the wm6.5_21872 and the csdevctrl.6.5:(

[chrisstavrou]

Thanks all for the feedback.

The main functionality depends on the actual win program running which locks the device. I am currently testing on the simulator on which the lock screen is what the attachment shows.

Does anyone of you get a different screen when the device is locked ? I mean a screen which does not provide the Slide option ?

I will try to update my device to a 6.5 and see how it behaves.

[t0mmyr]

i have been using 6.18 ever since i found this neat program, i have been using wm6.5 since i found this program, i naturally thought it supported it since it worked so well (aside from a few options not working and kinetic scrolling not working in setup) but i have always gotten the slide to left or right lock screen shown above in that screenshot, i wouldnt want any different windows lock that one works so well

[chrisstavrou]

i have been using 6.18 ever since i found this neat program, i have been using wm6.5 since i found this program, i naturally thought it supported it since it worked so well (aside from a few options not working and kinetic scrolling not working in setup) but i have always gotten the slide to left or right lock screen shown above in that screenshot, i wouldnt want any different windows lock that one works so well

Can you please give the beta release 6.5 a try (just copy it somewhere on your device, no need to install anything new) and see if by sliding anywhere on the screen (not on the Slide button) from left to right it actually unlocks the screen ?
Txn

[harisg]

My friend congrats for your app!

I'm using TESS 3.8 on my Topaz which implements a WM6.5 build which, unlike stock build has autolock disabled (unfortunately). Your app "re-enables" the autolock possibility and that made me very happy.

I have noticed though that when I select "Lock if idle for sec" and enter a value (eg 5sec) lock is not enabled. Lock is enabled after 10sec because I enabled "Lock when dimmed" and have set the 10sec period as the period for the device to dimmed when in battery power.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanx again for your great app!

P.S. I think that (for aesthetic reasons) maybe you should consider using some higher quality icons

[zalaros]

Hi chrisstavrou my friend :) I have a question and i hope you can give me a solution. It doesn't have to do with csdevctrl but with locking process of windows. I use wktask and whenever the phone is locked i see an annoying tab on the top of the screen. I want to add in the exclusion list of wktask the process of locking in order to hide this tab but i don't know the name of the process because the phone is locked and i can't see the processes. Can you tell me which process is running (and responsible for the locking) when the phone is locked? Thank you in advance ;)

[chrisstavrou]

My friend congrats for your app!

I'm using TESS 3.8 on my Topaz which implements a WM6.5 build which, unlike stock build has autolock disabled (unfortunately). Your app "re-enables" the autolock possibility and that made me very happy.

I have noticed though that when I select "Lock if idle for sec" and enter a value (eg 5sec) lock is not enabled. Lock is enabled after 10sec because I enabled "Lock when dimmed" and have set the 10sec period as the period for the device to dimmed when in battery power.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanx again for your great app!

P.S. I think that (for aesthetic reasons) maybe you should consider using some higher quality icons
Thanks for the comments.

The behaviour seems a bit strange, in theory it should love when idle unless there is a program which keeps on sending dummy keystrokes.
I will check it and let you know.

[chrisstavrou]

Hi chrisstavrou my friend :) I have a question and i hope you can give me a solution. It doesn't have to do with csdevctrl but with locking process of windows. I use wktask and whenever the phone is locked i see an annoying tab on the top of the screen. I want to add in the exclusion list of wktask the process of locking in order to hide this tab but i don't know the name of the process because the phone is locked and i can't see the processes. Can you tell me which process is running (and responsible for the locking) when the phone is locked? Thank you in advance ;)

Gia sou my friend,
if you are referring to win6.1 then the process which is locking is the GWES.EXE.
For win6.5 i am still the simulator and i am still investigating for this.

I am hopping to setup win6.5 tonight on my device so i can start real testing.

[ignite48]

you guys rock!

[zalaros]

Gia sou my friend,
if you are referring to win6.1 then the process which is locking is the GWES.EXE.
For win6.5 i am still the simulator and i am still investigating for this.

I am hopping to setup win6.5 tonight on my device so i can start real testing.
Yes my friend i was referring to 6.1. I added gwes.exe to the exception list of wktask and now this annoying tab is gone :D Thank you very much filaraki ;)

[t0mmyr]

Can you please give the beta release 6.5 a try (just copy it somewhere on your device, no need to install anything new) and see if by sliding anywhere on the screen (not on the Slide button) from left to right it actually unlocks the screen ?
Txn

i will try it out, sorry for late response

[zooster]

Hello, I'm using CSDevCtrl in my Topaz in signature...
I'm just trying to figure out how to have the pin prompted only once at startupt, and not every normal usage of this auto screenlock...

[yesod7]

Hiya Chris,

I've had this proggie on my phone for almost a year now? Holy cow, has it really been that long! Anyway, I've never actually been able to get the screen swipes to work for me, but I love it anyway, like a misbehaving child. I tried v 6.5, and no change.

I don't understand why it won't work for me; I've got an ATT Tilt, running my second ROM, a Windows 6.1 ROM. (I had one of Alex's ROMs before this.) Any thoughts?:confused::rolleyes::cool:

[chrisstavrou]

Hello, I'm using CSDevCtrl in my Topaz in signature...
I'm just trying to figure out how to have the pin prompted only once at startupt, and not every normal usage of this auto screenlock...

I am afraid its not possible as the PIN prompt if enabled, appears every time the device is locked (The windows lock screen appears).

[chrisstavrou]

Hiya Chris,

I've had this proggie on my phone for almost a year now? Holy cow, has it really been that long! Anyway, I've never actually been able to get the screen swipes to work for me, but I love it anyway, like a misbehaving child. I tried v 6.5, and no change.

I don't understand why it won't work for me; I've got an ATT Tilt, running my second ROM, a Windows 6.1 ROM. (I had one of Alex's ROMs before this.) Any thoughts?:confused::rolleyes::cool:

Hi yesod7,
i will prepare a debug version for you to capture some trace hoping to understand why it does 'obey' you ... :)

[nelsonw]

Hi, nice app! Works almost perfect on my wm6.5 ATT Fuze (Touch Pro) The only thing that don't works is the exception to lock when a program its running (CorePlayer). I added player.exe to exception but still locking when watching video... I have the 6.5 version installed in the sale folder that other one. The original csdevctrl.exe renamed to .old. Any workaround?

PD: now i workaround this keeping pluged... but sometimes on the go i want to watch some stuff. Maybe this times i can disable... but if you can fix this will awsome!


Thanks!

[t0mmyr]

i tried cooking in the 6.5 test one along with the other files in a rom i built and when i try to open csdevtrl it says i have to open the setup first which i already did and saved changes

[SadisticRabbit]

Hey There,

Have this on my Touch HD running 6.1

I have found that it is perfect for what I want, but isn't always working.

I have it set so that it only asked for the password when I come out of standby. When I first restart my device, this works perfectly. I am finding however that eventually it stops asking for the password and I can bring it out of standby without having to enter the password. A reset fixes this problem, but obviously if I forget to do this, and the phone is stolen, it's too late.

I am sorry if this has been answered before, but really couldn't face trawling through 101 pages to see if it had :D

[t0mmyr]

i also notice that it stops autolocking on wake (option i have enabled) about half way through the day, a soft reset fixes it and turns it back on but atm it doesnt lock until i softreset again, its like it died in the background

[osma101174]

Hi, i have a new HTC touch pro 2 running wm 6.1. and i installed this app.
it is running great on my phone, but when i get an unanswerd call on my phone, it wont lock before i have removed the message that says i have a un anwerd call on the today screen.

Can you help me with that?

Regards Osma

[chrisstavrou]

Sorry for the delay in answering but i am kind of busy (moving), hope to settle down by this weekend and be able to reply.

[aufche]

sorry.. i am newbie. Its work in windows mobile 6.5 ? because i want to buy acer F1 smartphone

[yesod7]

Yo, Christ! I mean, Chris... How about a new option: power off (sleep) immediately after disconnecting a call?:eek::eek::eek:

[crazyteamhk]

can you add a list of exception for us to include in it like slide2unlock?
i really love this window default locking system:):):):)

[yesod7]

can you add a list of exception for us to include in it like slide2unlock?
i really love this window default locking system:):):):)

You can add exceptions using the option "LOCK - Exceptions" in the Setup area. :cool:;):cool:

[psolunke]

Dear,
I had tested on i780 wm6.5 23088 but It doesn't work.
Please help me.

[psolunke]

Dear Sir,
Sorry for repost..but it works on i780 and looks great.
Basicaly due to my mistake its not working as my mmc get correpted and I m installing over it so it always say failed to installed.
Thanx

[Jackuuuuu]

chrisstavrou,
Thank you for this excellent program. I in particularly love the Bluetooth Goodies in this software!

I recently got the new HTC Leo. But this handy Bluetooth Goodies no longer works. It does not active BT during outgoing & incoming calls! Do you have any ideas???

[t0mmyr]

lucky u got a leo, i wish i had one, i just got my tp2 and now i'm jealous

[greatermushasi]

has been found the solution


this application is great!!!

[chrisstavrou]

Hi all,
6.5 is out having:

- beta support for win 6.5, i am testing it on the simulator so please let me know how it works on the device
- added option to power off after the call has been disconnected. (Goodies->Power off After Call Disconnected)

Any comments/ideas are most welcome.

[chrisstavrou]

Yo, Christ! I mean, Chris... How about a new option: power off (sleep) immediately after disconnecting a call?:eek::eek::eek:

Hi :),
checkout the 6.5, i added the option you asked, let me know if it works as you described.

[chrisstavrou]

chrisstavrou,
Thank you for this excellent program. I in particularly love the Bluetooth Goodies in this software!

I recently got the new HTC Leo. But this handy Bluetooth Goodies no longer works. It does not active BT during outgoing & incoming calls! Do you have any ideas???

Can you try the debug version of the 6.5 and send me the output file to investigate it ?
These are the instructions:
- Copy the csdevctrldebug.exe anywhere on your device.
- Run it once and it will kill the already running csdevctrl (if any). If there was a csdevctrl running then rerun it once again.
- Perform the actions you described (keep in mind that the debug version reacts slower especially when sliding etc)
- Run it once more so that it kills itself.
- A file csdevlog.txt in the root directory must have been created, please post this file.

Txn

[chrisstavrou]

i also notice that it stops autolocking on wake (option i have enabled) about half way through the day, a soft reset fixes it and turns it back on but atm it doesnt lock until i softreset again, its like it died in the background

I have added an extra option in 6.5 which dumps its variables without being in debug mode.

Can you please install 6.5 and then once the problem you described appears:
- Run the csdevsetup program.
- Goto General options and press the 'Dump All Variables' button.
- It should create the \csdevdump.txt file so can you please post it for investigation

Txn
Chris

[Jackuuuuu]

lucky u got a leo, i wish i had one, i just got my tp2 and now i'm jealous

hehe... it's a good phone and I really like it very much ;)

[Jackuuuuu]

Can you try the debug version of the 6.5 and send me the output file to investigate it ?
These are the instructions:
- Copy the csdevctrldebug.exe anywhere on your device.
- Run it once and it will kill the already running csdevctrl (if any). If there was a csdevctrl running then rerun it once again.
- Perform the actions you described (keep in mind that the debug version reacts slower especially when sliding etc)
- Run it once more so that it kills itself.
- A file csdevlog.txt in the root directory must have been created, please post this file.

Txn

chrisstavrou
Thank you for your support. I have done what you have describe and attaching the log file. Hopefully, I have done it correctly :)

In addition to the Bluetooth not activate under "Goodies" option (I ticked all 3 boxes). I can't activate the Lock even I had (under "Triggers & Options menu) "Lock After Device Wakes" & Lock when Power Switched to Battery".

Any ideas?

Thanks again for your support! ;)

[soma900]

Chrisstavrou,

First of all thanks for making this great little software. I have been using this for quite some time (still stick to V6.11), and I found some functions a bit, hmmmm, could be better. For example, on my phone (htc P660 WM6.1) , I set the device to lock fully on idle for 10 seconds, then after 3 seconds to turn off the light, then after 5 seconds to go to sleep. Now, if I strike any keys, the screen will be on and shows the Unlock Screen. It would be better if fully locked the keys (except the defined wake-up key) will not triger the screen to turn on. And I define a key to unlock the phone but I must push it twice to really unclock it. The first time it shows "waiting the hot-keys" then if I push the same key again the phone unlocks. It would be better for the device to respond to the hot-key of unlock at once. In summary, my suggestion is:

(1) Full lock will lock all keys except defined "exception key" so that no keys can wake up the screen.
(2) Defined hot-keys for unlock (and also as the exception key) will wake up the phone and unlock it instantly.

It is possible my settings are not optimal. But I hope these function can be realized because waking op the phone often by accidentally touch any keys will drain the power, and people using other key than the power button to unlock the phone would be convenient to tap the key once to wake-up and unlock it. I hope it is not difficult to make the changes because I am a dummy in programming and must rely entirely on your intelligence!

[zooster]

Hello, the csdevctrl6.5 has a strange behavior with the Topaz in signature... I chose the option to turn off the screen during a call... but it doesn't work all the times.
Often, during a call, the screen first turns off, but after a couple of seconds it goes on without pressing any key... Do you have a clue?

[Curb71]

guess its to confusing for me? :confused:
i set in the options to lock after 5 seconds. i started the app (short vibrate) and 5 or more seconds go by and phone is still not locked....hmmm.....Is there a lite version of this program? :p

[yesod7]

Works like a charm! Solves a couple of problems for me! Makes me happy! What more could you ask for from an app? Thanks! :cool::rolleyes::eek:

[osma101174]

Hi, i see the same thread several times, bu there is no answer for it.

I have a HTC Touch Pro 2 running WM 6.1, and your App. and its great, but i have a problem.

When i run a program, the phone locks after a little while. the "lock if idle" option i set to 0, and i have set the spesific program in the "dont lock if running".

I have tried:
TomTom navigator.exe; calc.exe; iexplorer.exe; youtube.exe. (and other forms of tomtoms name.)

But it still locks. what can i (we) do? can you describe how to enter the right path?

Regards
Osma

[Pretenderr]

Hello,

Awesome App, but one question:

How does this "Do not Lock if Running" work?

What do I have to write in the box?

For example if I am running the App G-Watch (gwatch.exe) I don't want CSDEVCTRL to lock, so what do I have to do?
And what if I want a second application in the exceptions?

Please help.

Thx

[Pretenderr]

Hello,

Awesome App, but one question:

How does this "Do not Lock if Running" work?

What do I have to write in the box?

For example if I am running the App G-Watch (gwatch.exe) I don't want CSDEVCTRL to lock, so what do I have to do?
And what if I want a second application in the exceptions?

Please help.

Thx

pleaseeeee

[Cyberpope]

I like the concept op the program, but can't set the options on a HTC Snap. With the trackball is scroll trough the page, but not from option to option? Tab also don't work. Any hints?

[Pretenderr]

Hello,

Awesome App, but one question:

How does this "Do not Lock if Running" work?

What do I have to write in the box?

For example if I am running the App G-Watch (gwatch.exe) I don't want CSDEVCTRL to lock, so what do I have to do?
And what if I want a second application in the exceptions?

Please help.

Thx

hello,

what do you have to do in this forum to get an answer??

[chrisstavrou]

Hi all,
sorry for the delay but during the move hard disk went bad and i am still trying to setup my enviroment.

Anyway, for the "Do not Lock if Running" to work the executable file name (not the full path) needs to be entered (its case sensitive) followed by the symbol ';'.

So for example to stop locking when internet explorer is infront, then enter:
iexplorer.exe;

A second executable can be appended so for example:
iexplorer.exe;pword.exe;
should stop locking when either internet explorer or word is infront.

The executable name can be found by running the program and through a task manager such as 'TaskManager' ,
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/taskmanager.shtml
locate the application with its name and write down the program it refers to.

Hope it works for you,
am preparing another release with some bug fixing which hopefully i can post next week.

[follettoverde]

is it possible to set for unlock when device connected with USB cable to PC? (if device get locked when connected to PC, connection is lost?)

Thank you chrisstavrou for this application, last version is very fast and light (uninstalled pocketshield)

[dinosaur3000]

version 6.5 lock hardware buttons (Call and End) but the previous one doesn't. Found on omnia.

[soma900]

version 6.5 lock hardware buttons (Call and End) but the previous one doesn't. Found on omnia.

It is true. I remember in 6.12 the incall menu popup when I got a phone call and I can push the button on the screen to accept the call. But not with 6.5.

[k1234567]

Hello,
Very nice program! Only one thing to comment: when putting it on from powersaving mode, being called, etc. it takes about half a second for the program to execute. Sometimes then just a button is pressed. Maybe there's a way to speed up this. It could be phone dependent: i use a samsung i780.
Bye!

[Ciedric]

Are there any screens shots?

[outchard]

I really like this application, simple, usefull, easy... GREAT JOB

[odyon]

hi, nice app, but I was looking for the function: what if I want the device not to lock automatically if i press the powerbutton within, let's say, 3 seconds after the device got automatically turned off?
Is it possible? I though the "Unlock if waken up manually after (ms)" fucntion was for that? But it doesn't seems to work.

[soma900]

Wanderful program! It has sophisticted settings of hibernation and performing fuctions after hibernation. What it needs is to fully wake up by one click of single defined functional key and compatibilities to wm6.5.x slided unlock during incall. It will be a top one auto lock program in windows mobile!

[denist]

I use it successfully on HTC Touch just to turn on bluetooth with incoming calls: wonderfull (can't understand why Microsoft and/or device makers don't implement this function out of the box).

Now I got an HD2 Leo, but, at this time, Csdevctrl 6.5 doesn't do the job properly. I know they changed something in BT activation on HD2: not all apps can toggle BT on/off.
Please, make it work! ;)
Thank you!

[jaguar4002]

yeahh please can u use ur magic and make it work with 6.5!!
thankss

[stuckinthemud2]

After uninstalling the program and deleting the registry key on the phone, I still get an error5 on bootup saying that the file csdevctrl can't be loaded. Where is the call for the program so I can delete it?

Thanks for the great program. Just found too many buttons to push to answer a call. I'm lazy.

Nate

[follettoverde]

After uninstalling the program and deleting the registry key on the phone, I still get an error5 on bootup saying that the file csdevctrl can't be loaded. Where is the call for the program so I can delete it?

Thanks for the great program. Just found too many buttons to push to answer a call. I'm lazy.

Nate

you have to delete CSDevCtrl.link in windows\automatic execution (or performance or something like, i don't know the exact name of the folder in WWE ROMs, but you can search for CSDevCtrl.link in windows with resco explorer or similar app)

[stuckinthemud2]

Searched the registry for every instance of 'csdevctrl' and deleted each. Found csdevctrl in the mydevice\windows\startup\csdevctrl.exe and deleted that. Problem solved.

Maybe rewrite the uninstall routine to do the same?

Thanks,

Nate

[max121]

how to turn the screen left or right? (left landscape or right landscape)

[soma900]

how to turn the screen left or right? (left landscape or right landscape)

90 degrees or 270 degrees. Either left, or right landscape.

[max121]

yes, 90 or 270. Auto Lock with HotKey rotate 270, but i need 90.

[osma101174]

Hi all,
sorry for the delay but during the move hard disk went bad and i am still trying to setup my enviroment.

Anyway, for the "Do not Lock if Running" to work the executable file name (not the full path) needs to be entered (its case sensitive) followed by the symbol ';'.

So for example to stop locking when internet explorer is infront, then enter:
iexplorer.exe;

A second executable can be appended so for example:
iexplorer.exe;pword.exe;
should stop locking when either internet explorer or word is infront.

The executable name can be found by running the program and through a task manager such as 'TaskManager' ,
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/taskmanager.shtml
locate the application with its name and write down the program it refers to.

Hope it works for you,
am preparing another release with some bug fixing which hopefully i can post next week.


Hi, i tried this, but it still won`t work with TomTom Navigator, i ran the setup file for your app, clicked exeptions, and put in: TomTom Navigator.exe; (as i found in the task manager it the "Do not Lock if running" field.
. what can i do?
I have a HTC Touch Pro 2 running wm 6.1

regards
Osma

[yesod7]

Under the "Policies Setup" menu... Do you have any breakdown of those policies somewhere? I am trying to figure out why my phone goes to sleep after 10 seconds, even though I have all the other setting telling it not to. Just trying to see if it might be one of the policies settings on CSDEVCTRL...:confused:;):rolleyes:

[denist]

Still no chance for HD2 auto-BT compatibility?

[ME_spb]

I have a question, can this program one-touch lock the phone?

[absoffthewake]

Just Installed this on my Touch Pro with MightyRom 6 (WMobile 6.5) and this is exactly what I needed! I liked the standard Slide unlocker and Windows Dailer (down with HTC dialer), but hated that it didn't lock automatically when I hit the power button. THANKS!

1 Question though, did you ever get around to making the option to allow locking even if stylus is out?

I loose my stylus alot, and would hate to be aggravated with no locking while I'm in the process of waiting for the stylus to surface again. :D

[dodgy1]

I've just installed on my LG Incite running 6.5 Rom, works as expected. Still learning and exploring the rest of the options.

Very happy.

[shaggylive]

well, I got upgraded to the tp2 the other week, and I'm still fighting to get this to work. it simply does't seem to run in the background. I can open the setup and do everthing in there, but I get no vibrate when exiting, or any funtion ect.. after reboot's.

(stock sprint rom tp2, w/ htc garbage disabled.)

[pcwww]

非常好用的软件，很有前途，有新版特意来顶一下。

[yesod7]

非常好用的软件，很有前途，有新版特意来顶一下。


I wholeheartedly agree. I could not have said it better.:eek::eek::eek:

[flopshot]

On my Tilt2 with WM6.5, while the phone is locked (Lock Fully) and not on a call, the hardware volume up/down buttons are still active. I confirm that the previous bug regarding volume buttons DURING a call does not exist and they are active, but when I'm not on a call and phone is locked, it would be nice if volume buttons were locked so the ringer can't be turned off or lowered by mistake.

Otherwise, best app I've found so far for locking the phone. Great job!

[kwill]

Works perfect!! And much less buggy (it seems) than smarlock (no offense to smarlock creator either:)). Thanks much.

[apeko]

Tried it on my touch HD running win mobile 6.5.X xanny 2.0 rom. It had lots of bugs. The main problem was when the phone would ring the slide to ansrew screen would not display.

I hope a compatible version to win mobile 6.5.X comes out soon. their are no other programs that lock tye HW keys during a call.

Thanks

[Nokser]

thanks , nice apps ;)

[Danyus]

Nice application. Tried so many of them, but this is the only one I liked. :)

I just would like to ask the author to make it with fingertouch interface.

It's very difficult to use it without stylus. And when you use Exceptions, it's not convenient to print all those exceptions...

By the way, could you add to app PasswordLock???

[reversehead]

Hi, just saw your programs, it works great but it has to be adjust a little to suit my needs (but I'm sure the others will want to do as me though)

1. I want the lock screen to appear after i didn't use device for 20 secs and do it if i'm on Today screen only -> OK, works great
2. I want the device to Power off automatically after lock screen appeared by 5 secs -> OK, works great via Goodies' setting
3. I want to have a shortcut to lock screen and then power off automatically -> OK, via VJDeviceLock -pwroff

But ....
- My alarm (G-Alarm) didn't alarm me because of Goodies setting (in #2)
- The Cyberon Voice Dialer screen (the blue screen that waits for Voice command) can't complete successfully due to the device was power off before it can processing my voice command (P.S. Voice command initiated from my bluetooth headset button), i guessed because of Goodies setting (in #2)


-> So, Can we have the feature like UnlockWhenProcessExecuted = [list of xxxx.exe;yyyy.exe] and CSDEVCTRL will unlock if the new process's name matched the list ?

Or I have to just turn off the goodies setting or make it waits longer ?
Or you may have a better solution for me ?

:)

Many thanks in advance,

[apach]

Finally!
I was looking for such simple and small tool to prevent unwanted phone
calls in my pockets! Works great at HTC Diamond2 (orig. rom)!
Many thanks!

[J-Pro]

Hello!

I have a problem: I've tried a lot of configuration alternatives, but I still can't do the following points together:

a) Phone must be locked while the phone rings, i.e. I have incoming call. But not fully, I need to be able to answer.
b) Phone must be locked while an sms arrives. Fully locked.
c) Phone must be locked while an appointment fires. Fully locked.
d) Phone must be unlocked when I press the power button. (i.e. wake it up manually, which setting is in CSDEVCTRL)

Please, tell me, what should I need to set in settings to acheive it? Or maybe somebody can give me reg-file?

Thanks in advance!

P.S.: A bug maybe found: the program doesn't accept as exception pocketalarm.exe somewhy. If I set to block the screen on wake up and alarm rings few times, then phone goes to sleep and I wake it up - it's blocked, although PocketAlarm is running... Strange...

[wildseal2003]

it worked for a while now its not working. the main thing i want to do is when i put the device on standby(press power button) then wake it up i want it to be locked, but it doesnt work even though i enebled it

[chrisstavrou]

Hi all,
sorry for the long absence but the move to the new house brought together too many problems, H/W failure, CDs unreadable to be reinstalled etc.

I will try to answer to your comments hopefully the coming week.

As for the support of win 6.5, i have installed win 6.5 on my Titan II but i hate the full lock screen that 6.5 has. Does anyone knows how to remove it to get the simple unlock prompt as the win 6.1 has ?
This might be out of topic but i would like to keep 6.5 on my phone for testing and this full lock screen makes hard to use.

Txn
Chris

[reversehead]

Hi all,
sorry for the long absence but the move to the new house brought together too many problems, H/W failure, CDs unreadable to be reinstalled etc.

I will try to answer to your comments hopefully the coming week.

As for the support of win 6.5, i have installed win 6.5 on my Titan II but i hate the full lock screen that 6.5 has. Does anyone knows how to remove it to get the simple unlock prompt as the win 6.1 has ?
This might be out of topic but i would like to keep 6.5 on my phone for testing and this full lock screen makes hard to use.

Txn
Chris

Hi,

Just edit registry as follows:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen\
-> Set "Enable" to 0 instead of 1

P.S. Please look at my post #1120 :D, many thanksssss
Hi, just saw your programs, it works great but it has to be adjust a little to suit my needs (but I'm sure the others will want to do as me though)

1. I want the lock screen to appear after i didn't use device for 20 secs and do it if i'm on Today screen only -> OK, works great
2. I want the device to Power off automatically after lock screen appeared by 5 secs -> OK, works great via Goodies' setting
3. I want to have a shortcut to lock screen and then power off automatically -> OK, via VJDeviceLock -pwroff

But ....
- My alarm (G-Alarm) didn't alarm me because of Goodies setting (in #2)
- The Cyberon Voice Dialer screen (the blue screen that waits for Voice command) can't complete successfully due to the device was power off before it can processing my voice command (P.S. Voice command initiated from my bluetooth headset button), i guessed because of Goodies setting (in #2)


-> So, Can we have the feature like UnlockWhenProcessExecuted = [list of xxxx.exe;yyyy.exe] and CSDEVCTRL will unlock if the new process's name matched the list ?

Or I have to just turn off the goodies setting or make it waits longer ?
Or you may have a better solution for me ?

:)

Many thanks in advance,

[gauravbaadshah]

Do you have any plans to support WM6.5.x?
Which is a better locking app- S2U2 or this app?
Thanks

[shaggylive]

Which is a better locking app- S2U2 or this app?
Thanks
that depends on which one works better on your device/rom, and personal pref of course.
I personally like csdevctrl better, but am using s2u2 at the moment till I figure out what is messing with csdevctrl on my phone/rom.

[TripFlex]

Hey guys i upgraded from 6.1 and no longer have the file but i cant seem to find the "reset exchange server policy" from the goodies. Does anybody if it was moved or was taken out?

Thanks!

[stevenjchang]

so, quick question

it seems to work well, but if i restart the phone, its gone

is everyone activating "csdevctrl.exe" each time they reboot the phone, or did i miss something?

[haliferi]

Hi!

i am playing with version 6.5, and tried to use the exlude button options on my Omnia 2, but it's not working :(

I want to do the following: when i press my wired headset button (its the same as the answer button on the phone), i want a program (voicedial) to start, even the phone locked.

so i have aebutton+, and voicedial, and its working untill the phone locks,
so i wanted to set csdevctrl not to lock the answer button, so when the phone locked, the voice dial will work.
But after i set it ("72~", the keycode recognizing is working) and lock the device, nothing happens if i press the button :(

Please help, am i trying someting wrong? Thanks!
Or sy know a better solution? (other programs?)

[TripFlex]

I love this program for its bypass of the exchange server password requirement, but i switched to the EVO! Anybody know how to bypass that on Android platform? HELPPPPPPPPPP

[haliferi]

Hi!

i am playing with version 6.5, and tried to use the exlude button options on my Omnia 2, but it's not working :(

I want to do the following: when i press my wired headset button (its the same as the answer button on the phone), i want a program (voicedial) to start, even the phone locked.

so i have aebutton+, and voicedial, and its working untill the phone locks,
so i wanted to set csdevctrl not to lock the answer button, so when the phone locked, the voice dial will work.
But after i set it ("72~", the keycode recognizing is working) and lock the device, nothing happens if i press the button :(

Please help, am i trying someting wrong? Thanks!
Or sy know a better solution? (other programs?)

nobody? :(

[marko_serb]

it worked for a while now its not working. the main thing i want to do is when i put the device on standby(press power button) then wake it up i want it to be locked, but it doesnt work even though i enebled it

The same thing here, the device won't lock after waking from standby.. I have WM6.1, maybe that's the problem? Everything else (that i've tried) works great. You've done a wonderful job! Imagine Windows with this much options! :eek:

EDIT: "Lock after device wakes" works only if you let the device untouched until it powers of (which is never going to happen if you hold it in your pocket), and doesn't lock when you manually go to standby.

[spyxGmail]

"B. (Stand-alone) Turn on Bluetooth if a call is being dialed or received. "

is it possile, to create auto-answer rule, after turning on bluetooth and connect phone with headset? maybe after some period of time?

[shaggylive]

Hi all,
6.18 is out which includes:

- A new way of updating policies.
A new option 'Policies Options' has been added in the setup program. This screen allows the user to view the current security policies (from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies registry key) and their values.
Also after selecting a policy the user can set the value that the policy should always be reset to (Enter the value in the Reset To textbox and then Save). This policy will then be monitored and have its value reset to the defined one.
Monitored policies have the symbol '>' in-front of them.

This option replaces the 'Reset Exchange Server Policy' which has been removed.
The policy number that related to this option, is 00001023 so you may set the Reset To value to 1.
Please be careful with the policies as they can create 'unwanted effects' ...

any plans to do some touch up work on the setup gui? the reason i'm quoting this post is that I had to hunt fairly hard for this info for another recruit. the first post still has the old option for exchange listed. could the more common policies be labeled in the list?

once again thanks for all the hard work, love it!

[chrisstavrou]

Hi all,
sorry for the long delay in replying but as i decided to move to a different platform (android) i have no time to look at this one.

I will be giving away the code of this tool in the next few days so watch keep an eye on this space if you are interested.

[_happyPit_]

Hello everyone!
Guys, I feel like my question has been asked before, but I couldn't find it here, so, please exuse me for that.
I only wish to know is it possible to have a vibration on lock/unlock events and how? Use the latest version downloaded from the first post (6.5 I beleive).
Thank you in advance.

[zooster]

Guys, with the rom in signature, my Topaz is not immediately locked after wake. It takes like 3 sec to lock... How to fix this?

[bkf1]

Guys, with the rom in signature, my Topaz is not immediately locked after wake. It takes like 3 sec to lock... How to fix this?
This would solve "Lock on standby" option... BUT there is no such option in CSDEVCTRL:mad:

[thctase]

hello all, really thanks chrisstavrou:

I have a problem with the program. I have been using the program for a few months without problem but yesterday a installed one gravitty sensor and few more programs. After reboot my windows mobile is always locked from start. I cant unlock it because when i press unlock appear unlock again and i can use the phone. The same if a plug in usb and i cant use active sync because always take usb dick from default.

¿Is there any option to not start application or an option to emergency unlock?

In standard windows if you press shift when starts some boot application dosn't starts but in wm i thin'k there isn't this option or safe mode boot...

If there isn't it this option i must to reflashed phone but i suggest the application shouldn't be started if two different keys are pressed at moment the application starts.

Thank you