[2009-12-04] SetVolume 0.8.0 - finger friendly volume changer | smartphone support

[wildman]

Ok for the life of me I cant find the version of SetVolume that I have used for some time, I recently had a situation where my sd card got whipped and I lost the WQVGA round version control for SetVolume... Can some one tell me where to find it again because all sites I find that shows a image of version I am looking for the links on page directs me to this forum but this isnt the version I want?

Any Help would be appreciated..

[optiknerv]

Ok for the life of me I cant find the version of SetVolume that I have used for some time, I recently had a situation where my sd card got whipped and I lost the WQVGA round version control for SetVolume... Can some one tell me where to find it again because all sites I find that shows a image of version I am looking for the links on page directs me to this forum but this isnt the version I want?

Any Help would be appreciated..

this the one your after ??? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401645

[wildman]

this the one your after ??? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401645

THANKS!!!! :D I didnt even know this build was around, downloading now... This one looks even better than the original one..

[WAIKIKI728]

I have tried to install...the setvolume qvga in my memory...to put the deault and touch skins in my memory..program files..setvolume....i have installed CyberPaT SetVolume Crysal Vista Skin.cab in my memory but when i execute the config.exe it appears one eroor!!!
What am i doing wrong?how have people with the omnia 240x400 have installed this?

[wildman]

I have tried to install...the setvolume qvga in my memory...to put the deault and touch skins in my memory..program files..setvolume....i have installed CyberPaT SetVolume Crysal Vista Skin.cab in my memory but when i execute the config.exe it appears one eroor!!!
What am i doing wrong?how have people with the omnia 240x400 have installed this?

Well I got it installed fine but everytimeI open application and attempt to use my unit will lock so I dont know if it just you... I am using an omnia i910 and problem seem to appear for me also..

[WAIKIKI728]

Thanks for answering.;)..then i will unninstall it waiting for one new upload or a new wqvga file....it´s a pity...the files and icons looked amazing!!!:(

[jeanne8fr]

commandline parameters -hide / -inc / -dec



Is there any way to have a command line parameter to close / unload the program?. "-close"

I have an Omnia and the volume buttons are used for zooming. When I want to use the camera I have to remember to open SetVolume and click the little cross on the corner to close the process.

I tried 'killing' it with mortscript but that upsets the phone. It hangs when I try to run anything. I guess that process doesn't like being killed.

So anyway a parameter that would do the same thing as the close button would be great.

Thanks,

Jeannette

[jeanne8fr]

Hi,
today I've finished my iPhone-ish skin for SetVolume. It's only for QVGA devices, sorry. Thanks for this really nice app.

FoneBone

I have modified the backgrounds of this skin to make it fit wqvga.

It's attached below. I take no credit. What I did was nothing.

Jeannette

[maxmkh]

Hi, quite cool application, can you provide a source code? If not can you say how did you do the following stuff: hook the volume icon in the taskbar, hook volume keys?
Thanks in advance.

[Neuromancien]

Hi MarcLandris,
I'm starting to devellop WM software, and i'm looking for great souces codes for begin...
Do you agree to send me the source of SetVolume, or a part of it ? My personnal soft have somes "bug" ( I can mute, but not Unmute :D )...
Thank you for answers ;)

[MarcLandis]

new version released - see first post

[MarcLandis]

Is there any way to have a command line parameter to close / unload the program?. "-close"

I have an Omnia and the volume buttons are used for zooming. When I want to use the camera I have to remember to open SetVolume and click the little cross on the corner to close the process.

I tried 'killing' it with mortscript but that upsets the phone. It hangs when I try to run anything. I guess that process doesn't like being killed.

So anyway a parameter that would do the same thing as the close button would be great.

Thanks,

Jeannette

I saw this too late, so it has been added to the next version.

[semmtexx]

How would I go about making this work for WQVGA device(omnia)? Is it just a matter of resizing the files? And if so, will I need to use photoshop if I'm resizing the transparent skin files so they keep their transparency? Thanks and great work!!!

[MarcLandis]

How would I go about making this work for WQVGA device(omnia)? Is it just a matter of resizing the files? And if so, will I need to use photoshop if I'm resizing the transparent skin files so they keep their transparency? Thanks and great work!!!

Hi,

resizing the skin files is enough to make it work. Well it is working without resizing the files but it is stretched.

You can use a free tool like Paint.Net to resize the png. The most important thing is that the file is saved as 32bit png.

[semmtexx]

Hi,

resizing the skin files is enough to make it work. Well it is working without resizing the files but it is stretched.

You can use a free tool like Paint.Net to resize the png. The most important thing is that the file is saved as 32bit png.

Cool man! Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes!

[semmtexx]

Hey marcLandis, I have been using it for a few hours now with the transparent skin (QVGA) only image I edited so far was backgroundL.png just to cover the whole screen in landscape. Other than that it works just fine graphically in portrait mode. I have had to restart it a few times and sometimes it automatically reverts back to volume on if I set it to vibrate. I like it alot though. Thanks for the work!!!

[kransky.dan]

Hi all,
I'm a dumb arse when it comes to this stuff.
Have tried searching google and also this site but I cannot find how to implement the files to make it work on my phone.

Are there instructions on how to take the files and add them to my phone, step by step?

Cheers

[jeanne8fr]

I saw this too late, so it has been added to the next version.

Thank you, Thank you...waiting with baited breath..

Jeannette

[l3it3r]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. 23038 breaks the volume buttons and I added a startup shortcut to this and I'm happy again :D thanks!

[MarcLandis]

new version released - see first post

[Wordsmith9091]

Marc -- Great to see you've picked up development of SetVolume again. I'm a big fan of it.

Curious -- Any more luck in better hooking the volume icon in the taskbar to SetVolume? I did a search for "icon," but all I turned up were some posts about how you had a new method in the works, back around the time of the 0.5.0 release.

[Jackos]

Marc, could you release SetVolume as OEM package too?

[jeanne8fr]

new version released - see first post

Thank you. It works great now on the Omnia with a mortscript to close it before running the camera and re-opening it after.

run("\My Storage\Program Files\SetVolume\SetVolume.exe", "-close")
sleep(1000)
runwait("\windows\Camera.exe")
run("\My Storage\Program Files\SetVolume\SetVolume.exe", "-hide")

Jeannette

[sosimple]

It is not working in wm6.5 on diamond.. :(

[voyd]

Hi

v 0.6 not working on my diamond touch, WM 6.1 pro.

v 0.51 works fine.


any idea ?


V.

[AJunior]

Great util, but version 0.6.0 not working in HTC Touch Diamond. Version 0.5.1 ok.

[MarcLandis]

To all where it doesn't work:

Could you please explain what happens? The more details the better to find the cause.

[FunTanK]

on my xperia: starting "setVolume" only produces a klick-sound.
"SetVolumeConfig" is working though, incl. Skin-Preview

Xperia X1, WM6.5 german rom

[voyd]

To all where it doesn't work:

Could you please explain what happens? The more details the better to find the cause.

hi,

sorry...

So i think setVolume 0.6 work but i can't see nothing, a skin probleme i think.

I'm sure setVolume is launch because the volume buttons work but i can't see anything, i've tried differents skins, but nothing change, i can see the skin preview in config menu but can't see it when i lanch setVolume.

thanks


V.

[MarcLandis]

hi,

sorry...

So i think setVolume 0.6 work but i can't see nothing, a skin probleme i think.

I'm sure setVolume is launch because the volume buttons work but i can't see anything, i've tried differents skins, but nothing change, i can see the skin preview in config menu but can't see it when i lanch setVolume.

thanks


V.

Did you click on Save in the config tool? Can you send your settings.ini from the installation folder?

[FunTanK]

[main]
skin=diamondWVGA
debug_skin=0
absolut_skin_path=0
hook_volume_keys=1
hook_volume_icon=1
play_sound=1
hide_or_close=hide
[timer]
hide=3000
mute=1500


thats my settings.ini
I have 0 bytes ".ini" files in the subfolder "skins" and "skins/800x480"

I must correct my bug report above: the volume buttons are working but I do not see any skin (only in "setVolumeOptions.exe")

[MarcLandis]

[main]
skin=diamondWVGA
debug_skin=0
absolut_skin_path=0
hook_volume_keys=1
hook_volume_icon=1
play_sound=1
hide_or_close=hide
[timer]
hide=3000
mute=1500


thats my settings.ini
I have 0 bytes ".ini" files in the subfolder "skins" and "skins/800x480"

I must correct my bug report above: the volume buttons are working but I do not see any skin (only in "setVolumeOptions.exe")

What device / Windows Mobile version do you have?

[sosimple]

In wm6.5 diamond, by installing 0.6 cab , when i press the hardware buttons for the voloume, nothing happens. It doesnt show nether your program screen , nether the original of wm6.5. Also it doesnt work the "start" menu. You press "start" and nothing is happening.
Can anyone upload the 0.5 cab to test if this working? Because some with diamond has write that this was working . Thanks ,

[MarcLandis]

Marc, could you release SetVolume as OEM package too?

I don't know how to create one but there are some tools to convert a cab to an oem package.

[FunTanK]

What device / Windows Mobile version do you have?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4399203&postcount=528

[MarcLandis]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4399203&postcount=528

I found the bug and will have a new version out shortly.

[MarcLandis]

The bug with skins not being loaded should be fixed with version 0.6.1

[voyd]

The bug with skins not being loaded should be fixed with version 0.6.1


hi

thanks the 0.61 version works fine now on my diamond touch WM 6.1

Sorry I have not had time to respond, you update setVolume too fast ;)

thanks you again


V.

[FunTanK]

works on my X1 as well, thanks :)

[Jackos]

I attached SetVolume 6.1 (diamond skin QVGA only) OEM package.

Tested :D


Edit: Made a small mistake, attachment 2 posts ahead.

[MarcLandis]

I attached SetVolume 6.1 (diamond skin QVGA only) OEM package.

Tested :D

The zip still contains the images of the transparent skin but the skin ini file is missing.

[Jackos]

The zip still contains the images of the transparent skin but the skin ini file is missing.

Right! Och, I attached the fixed version without the transparent diamond graphics.

Thanks for the feedback.

[lincenze]

Hi MarcLandis
How change "SetVolume Skin" of font ?
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5679/setvolfont.jpg
Thanks

[MarcLandis]

Hi MarcLandis
How change "SetVolume Skin" of font ?
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5679/setvolfont.jpg
Thanks

Hi,

the "System Volume" and "Ringer Volume" are both images.

[lincenze]

Thanks ! I find images.

[jmckeejr]

Sorry if I missed it, but I am trying to get the program to play a sound when changing volume( like HTC Volume Control). I see a setting in the skin.ini, but even when I select a sound that I have on device it does nothing. I have tried also putting the sound into the program folder as well.

As a sidenote, with the newer builds of wm6.5 the volume buttons are not opening HTC volume control. I see you are able to "hook" those keys, any way you can look into hooking them soi HTC Volume Control will work again?

[MarcLandis]

Sorry if I missed it, but I am trying to get the program to play a sound when changing volume( like HTC Volume Control). I see a setting in the skin.ini, but even when I select a sound that I have on device it does nothing. I have tried also putting the sound into the program folder as well.

This might be a bug. I will look into this.


As a sidenote, with the newer builds of wm6.5 the volume buttons are not opening HTC volume control. I see you are able to "hook" those keys, any way you can look into hooking them soi HTC Volume Control will work again?

I guess that the hooking method they use doesn't work with the latest builds. It may be as simple as a changed window or process name. Unfortunately I can't do nothing about that.

[jmckeejr]

This might be a bug. I will look into this.



I guess that the hooking method they use doesn't work with the latest builds. It may be as simple as a changed window or process name. Unfortunately I can't do nothing about that.

Thank you. Hopefully HTC will start updating some more stuff soon for these newer builds. Let me know about the sound thing when you get to it ;)

[nonpaq]

Just to let you know this app works on HTC Herald with WM6.5 build 23031. It restores the side slider volume function that was changed to scrolling with the latest builds as long at SetVolume is running in memory. Unfortunately, it stops functioning while in a call. Is it supposed to control in-call volume? After the call is over, the system/ringer volume control works again.

[MarcLandis]

Just to let you know this app works on HTC Herald with WM6.5 build 23031. It restores the side slider volume function that was changed to scrolling with the latest builds as long at SetVolume is running in memory. Unfortunately, it stops functioning while in a call. Is it supposed to control in-call volume? After the call is over, the system/ringer volume control works again.

InCall volume is currently not supported.

[nonpaq]

InCall volume is currently not supported.

"currently".... so are you planning on adding it sometime in the future? I would love this. Your app is the only way I have found so far for restoring the volume control keys of my device in the latest wm6.5 builds to their old function. However, its not a major issue since I dont change in-call volume that often (its usually on MAX).

[fredcatsmommy]

I'm running Energy's rom for a cdma TP, WM6.5. The hook key function doesn't seem to work. I'm only able to get the volume key to start SetVolume if I link it using AE Button Plus, and then it doesn't close properly. Any ideas? thanks!

[WAIKIKI728]

"currently".... so are you planning on adding it sometime in the future? I would love this. Your app is the only way I have found so far for restoring the volume control keys of my device in the latest wm6.5 builds to their old function. However, its not a major issue since I dont change in-call volume that often (its usually on MAX).



It´s really pitty...i have installed in my samsung omnia but..it doesn´t work...and when i click i setvolume...there is no skin for your resolution...:(

Instead of all looks good...waiting for uploads in the future...:rolleyes:

[MarcLandis]

It´s really pitty...i have installed in my samsung omnia but..it doesn´t work...and when i click i setvolume...there is no skin for your resolution...:(

Instead of all looks good...waiting for uploads in the future...:rolleyes:

It should work with an Omnia (WQVGA) device. What folder do you see in the skin folder?

[WAIKIKI728]

It should work with an Omnia (WQVGA) device. What folder do you see in the skin folder?

It doesn´t work...i have tried to install in my storage...but nothing....

[jeanne8fr]

It doesn´t work...i have tried to install in my storage...but nothing....

It works fine in my Omnia.

Jeannette

[jeanne8fr]

It doesn´t work...i have tried to install in my storage...but nothing....

Looking at your screenshots...

There should be a folder "400x240" in the skins folder. The wqvga skins should be in that folder.

What version did you install?

Jeannette

[blazingwolf]

It doesn´t work...i have tried to install in my storage...but nothing....

You should be installing to device memory and not My Storage.

[jeanne8fr]

You should be installing to device memory and not My Storage.

Actually on my Omnia I have it in My Storage and it works just fine.

I have an i900 Omnia with wm6.5 on it.

Jeannette

[voyd]

hi,

Thanks i love your soft, i've made a little original skin for diamond or VGA screen:

http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Screen001.png http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Screen002.png

http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Screen006.png


Screenshot are in FR but download are in ENG


Compressed files .rar
VoydBlackVGA v 1.2 (http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/VoydBlackVGA_v1.2.rar)

Cab file
VoydBlackVGA v 1.2 (http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Voyd%20SetVol_VoydBlack_VGA.cab)

Don't forget it's for VGA only


V.

[MarcLandis]

hi,

Thanks i love your soft, i've made a little original skin for diamond or VGA screen:

http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Screen001.png http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Screen002.png

http://voydip.free.fr/SetVolumeVGA/Screen006.png


Screenshot are in FR but download are in ENG


Don't forget it's for VGA only


V.

This looks really nice!

[Shady313]

Thx for your hard work MarcLandis! :)

I use your volume control in my roms and this is working very good! I hope you can make the in-call volume change and i think it will be the best volume control :) Thx for your works again!

[MarcLandis]

Thx for your hard work MarcLandis! :)

I use your volume control in my roms and this is working very good! I hope you can make the in-call volume change and i think it will be the best volume control :) Thx for your works again!

In-call volume is coming very soon :D

[hdaackda]

thnks for the great fix!!!

[voyd]

This looks really nice!


hi,


Thanks ;)

Just one question, is it possible to change volume by 10 (10, 20, 30, 40, ...) not by 20 (20, 40, 60, ....)
If not never mind it's just a question :)


V.

[MarcLandis]

hi,


Thanks ;)

Just one question, is it possible to change volume by 10 (10, 20, 30, 40, ...) not by 20 (20, 40, 60, ....)
If not never mind it's just a question :)


V.

This is not possible as Windows Mobile only supports 5 levels for the volume.

[sergiorus]

Possible to make SetVolume work with LargeTitleBar?
Thanks

[orb3000]

In-call volume is coming very soon :D

Thanks a lot Marc!!

[MarcLandis]

Possible to make SetVolume work with LargeTitleBar?
Thanks

As I am not using LargeTitleBar could you please explain this a bit more?

[sergiorus]

HTC LargeTitleBar is a titlebar enlargement from HTC. It looks like (screen).

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8368/200909021954400000111g.jpg

When i press on volume icon it shows standard windows volume control.
When LargeTitleBar is disabled, volume hook working fine
I attach files, maybe it will be helpful for you.

[MarcLandis]

HTC LargeTitleBar is a titlebar enlargement from HTC. It looks like (screen).

When i press on volume icon it shows standard windows volume control.
When LargeTitleBar is disabled, volume hook working fine
I attach files, maybe it will be helpful for you.

I think this will work once I add the new way of hooking keys and volume icon.

[tarmpung]

Could you make the volume display with 2 columns volume setting? here is aslo a nice volume software but it makes up more than 500kb of memoryhttp://volumex.jdbp.mobi/i/main.jpg:confused:
http://volumex.jdbp.mobi/default.htm

[MarcLandis]

Could you make the volume display with 2 columns volume setting? here is aslo a nice volume software but it makes up more than 500kb of memory:confused:
http://volumex.jdbp.mobi/default.htm

I am in the middle of reworking the skinning engine. When I am done this should be possible.

[MarcLandis]

Version 0.7.0 released!

Support for in call volume.

[evertec]

Version 0.7.0 released!

Support for in call volume.

Thanks for all your work on this great program. I tried the latest version, however the in call volume doesn't seem to do anything. The indicator changes but the volume doesn't. Do you think this could be conflicting with the HTC volume that was cooked in previously?

[mwalt2]

Thanks for all your work on this great program. I tried the latest version, however the in call volume doesn't seem to do anything. The indicator changes but the volume doesn't. Do you think this could be conflicting with the HTC volume that was cooked in previously?
In-call volume also does not work for me. I installed on a 6.5.1 ROM without htc volume cooked in, so it's probably not due to a conflict with that. The indicator goes up, but volume remains low. When you make in-call volume screen appear again by pressing volume up, it displays as being on the lowest volume setting (ie the previous change of turning it up did not 'stick'). It sounds like the in-call volume is always set at the lowest level and does not change with hardware buttons or on-screen + symbol.

[MarcLandis]

In-call volume also does not work for me. I installed on a 6.5.1 ROM without htc volume cooked in, so it's probably not due to a conflict with that. The indicator goes up, but volume remains low. When you make in-call volume screen appear again by pressing volume up, it displays as being on the lowest volume setting (ie the previous change of turning it up did not 'stick'). It sounds like the in-call volume is always set at the lowest level and does not change with hardware buttons or on-screen + symbol.

I am currently looking into this and try to fix it as soon as possible.

[holy_moly]

Hi Marc,

the In Call Volume does have also no effect on LG KS20 (same MSM7200 chip like HTC TyTN II, Touch Cruise & Touch Dual). But default volume is pretty loud, like you activate speaker for hands-free talking. :eek:

Where can I download SetVolume V0.6.1 or V0.6.0 without In Call Volume? Because as long I used V0.5.0, I could change In Call Volume thru System Volume.

BTW could you also add a basic EQ to SetVolume?
Trebel and Base Is maybe possible by the default Windows Registry values
HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev\Bass (DWORD - 0 > ?)
HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev\Trebel (DWORD - 0 > ?)

Danke

[vblbros]

how do you switch between system and ringer volume?

[holy_moly]

how do you switch between system and ringer volume?
Just tab on "System Volume" text to switch to "Ringer Volume" screen.
Tab again to go back.


BTW
Everybody who's looking for V0.6.1 without "In Call Volume" function, can download that version here: http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/09/08/setvolume-0-6-1-finger-friendly-volume-changer-for-windows-mobile.html

[mwalt2]

I am currently looking into this and try to fix it as soon as possible.
Any updates Marc? I'm really looking forward to the in-call volume if you can get it working (though even without it, it's much better than the stock WM volume control :)).

[MarcLandis]

Any updates Marc? I'm really looking forward to the in-call volume if you can get it working (though even without it, it's much better than the stock WM volume control :)).

Sorry that it takes so long but I am awaiting the birth of my son any time now. Once I have more time I will work on the issue again.

[mwalt2]

Sorry that it takes so long but I am awaiting the birth of my son any time now. Once I have more time I will work on the issue again.
Congrats on the baby! That's definitely much more important :).

[eratical]

I think this will work once I add the new way of hooking keys and volume icon.


Isn't there a registry tweak to open SetVolume on clicking the icon in the taskbar?

[Shady313]

Its a really good step! For me the in call adjust shows but adjust nothing, but the first step is great, you only need to edit your program to change the correct registry values. Thx a lot for your work!!!

[Frank2]

Hello,

is there a skin (like the htc-Design) with german words: "Lautlos" "Vibration" "System" "Klingeln"?

regards
Frank

[drsloth]

Hello,
im not sure if i am right here and im sorry for not reading all the 59 pages now.
I tried out your software hoping it would fix my problem, but sadly it doesnt.

I searched with google for about 2 hours and i cant get a way to tell my HTC Diamond to increase/decrease the volume with smaller steps via the hardware buttons. Currently there are only 5 volume steps. It would be really nice to customize the number of volume steps or the per-step-% using the hardware buttons.
Do you think it would be possible to add this feature or does anyone know another solution for change the volume with smaller steps using the hardware button?

(Its very hard for me becaus im using the HTC remote control e100, there is no possibility to change the volume but using the hardware buttons :| )

Thanks a lot.

[MarcLandis]

Hello,
im not sure if i am right here and im sorry for not reading all the 59 pages now.
I tried out your software hoping it would fix my problem, but sadly it doesnt.

I searched with google for about 2 hours and i cant get a way to tell my HTC Diamond to increase/decrease the volume with smaller steps via the hardware buttons. Currently there are only 5 volume steps. It would be really nice to customize the number of volume steps or the per-step-% using the hardware buttons.
Do you think it would be possible to add this feature or does anyone know another solution for change the volume with smaller steps using the hardware button?

(Its very hard for me becaus im using the HTC remote control e100, there is no possibility to change the volume but using the hardware buttons :| )

Thanks a lot.

WinMo only supports 5 levels natively.

[w84100]

Hi,

i've installed version 0.7 to my WM 6.5.1 build from RTT Leed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=562479

after i did a soft reset the system hang when i press the volume buttons. After a second press the system runs again but nothing is changing. Neither an indicator nor the volume is changing.

Do you have any idea if this is a conflict between the two volume controls or is your volume control not correctly working on 6.5.1. I have read about some other problems on WM 6.5.1 with this build.

[drsloth]

WinMo only supports 5 levels natively.

In some software menus the volume can be changed in more than 5 levels,
that means you said there are natively only 5 levels for the hardware buttons, right?

Do you really think there is no possibility to change this number of levels, neither in the registry nor by overriding the default button event through another one with a software (e.g. AEBPlus, but i think they use default event handler) ?

I myself am a developer, but not expierienced with winmo. If you could give me a hint, possibly i could start my first winmo project, fixing this very annoying hardware-button-volume problem.

Thanks.

[MarcLandis]

In some software menus the volume can be changed in more than 5 levels,
that means you said there are natively only 5 levels for the hardware buttons, right?

Do you really think there is no possibility to change this number of levels, neither in the registry nor by overriding the default button event through another one with a software (e.g. AEBPlus, but i think they use default event handler) ?

I myself am a developer, but not expierienced with winmo. If you could give me a hint, possibly i could start my first winmo project, fixing this very annoying hardware-button-volume problem.

Thanks.

In order to have more steps you need to route all audio through your application and then process the signal. This is something that has been asked a lot in this thread, but I don't have this on my roadmap.

[Never_Surrender]

Hello everyone.

I was trying to create a skin with 10 degrees of loudness. But I failed.

I made it out of diamond wvga theme. Here is a link to text of my new diamondWVGA.ini:

http://dpaste.org/YCOk/

There are the appropriate files for 10, 30, 50 etc percent of loudness in the skin folder.

But the program shows up with only 5 standart degrees, as if I didn't change anything.

When browsing the skin with shown polygons - there are only polygons for five of the loudness degrees. There are gaps between them. Exactli where my custom degrees should be.

If anyone is interested in the same purpose - read it and tell me whats wrong.

Excuse my English - I am from Russia.

[MarcLandis]

Hello everyone.

I was trying to create a skin with 10 degrees of loudness. But I failed.

I made it out of diamond wvga theme. Here is a link to text of my new diamondWVGA.ini:

http://dpaste.org/YCOk/

There are the appropriate files for 10, 30, 50 etc percent of loudness in the skin folder.

But the program shows up with only 5 standart degrees, as if I didn't change anything.

When browsing the skin with shown polygons - there are only polygons for five of the loudness degrees. There are gaps between them. Exactli where my custom degrees should be.

If anyone is interested in the same purpose - read it and tell me whats wrong.

Excuse my English - I am from Russia.

Only 5 steps are supported in WM and so the tool allows only 5 steps in a skin too.

[Röchelhilpert]

Hi Mark,

Is there any chance, that the volumecontroll don´t show´s up after a softreset ? I think it must loaded after a softrest but is there a way that i don´t shows up ?

[MarcLandis]

use the commandline parameter -hide in the shortcut

[Never_Surrender]

Only 5 steps are supported in WM and so the tool allows only 5 steps in a skin too.

But what if we use for example PocketPlayer or CorePlayer? They can adjust system volume with precision of 1 percent. Can't the same technology be supported by this application?

[youngboy99]

does it work on HTC snap?

[MarcLandis]

But what if we use for example PocketPlayer or CorePlayer? They can adjust system volume with precision of 1 percent. Can't the same technology be supported by this application?

This has been answered several times in this thread. I am sick of it.

[MarcLandis]

does it work on HTC snap?

As I don't have this device you need to test it yourself but it should work.

[youngboy99]

i made an install and it gave the following error

No Skin found for your resolution

i'm using a HTC snap btw

[MarcLandis]

i made an install and it gave the following error

No Skin found for your resolution

i'm using a HTC snap btw

What folders are in the "skins" subfolder of setvolume?

[youngboy99]

this is what i see..

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6237/25360260.jpg

[MarcLandis]

this is what i see..

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6237/25360260.jpg

Do you get the error message when you open the config tool?

[youngboy99]

yeah, after the initial installation, it gave the following error

SetVoluneConfig.exe
NotSupportedException

at Microsoft AGL.Common.MISC.HandleAr()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control._InitInstance()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control..ctor()
at System.Windows.Forms.TabControl..ctor()
at
SetVolumeConfig.FormMain.InitializeComponent()
at SetVolumeConfig.FormMain..ctor()
at SetVolumeConfig.Program.Main()

[MarcLandis]

yeah, after the initial installation, it gave the following error

SetVoluneConfig.exe
NotSupportedException

at Microsoft AGL.Common.MISC.HandleAr()
at
System.Windows.Forms.Control._InitInstance()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control..ctor()
at System.Windows.Forms.TabControl..ctor()
at
SetVolumeConfig.FormMain.InitializeComponent()
at SetVolumeConfig.FormMain..ctor()
at SetVolumeConfig.Program.Main()

Well that is because you are running Windows Mobile for Smartphones.

you can try to edit the settings.ini manually and add the skin name like:

skin=diamondQVGA

[youngboy99]

Well that is because you are running Windows Mobile for Smartphones.

you can try to edit the settings.ini manually and add the skin name like:

skin=diamondQVGA

strange because i can't seem to find the file "settings.ini"
the only .ini files i see are the diamondQVGA.ini, defaultQVGA.ini and the rest in the 320x240 folder

[youngboy99]

ok, did some googling and managed to find the settings.ini file, it is working now. thank you!

[angus1357]

Im running windows smartphone and have manually done the settings file, everythings running....just have one question. All I have access to is the system volume, is there a way to change the ringtone volume with this as well (on a WM smartphone, non touchscreen)?

[MarcLandis]

Im running windows smartphone and have manually done the settings file, everythings running....just have one question. All I have access to is the system volume, is there a way to change the ringtone volume with this as well (on a WM smartphone, non touchscreen)?

Switching between system and ring volume can only be done via touchscreen. I have the smartphone improvements on my todo list.

[narshorn]

Switching between system and ring volume can only be done via touchscreen. I have the smartphone improvements on my todo list.

Yes, it works well on Trinity. WM 6.5 and SetVolume 0.7.0 installed. However, I can change graphics during incallVolume, + and minus work, but ear sound level always stays the same :(

brds,

nAr

[MarcLandis]

Yes, it wrks well on Trinity. However, I can change graphics during incallVolume, + and minus work, but ear sound level stays the same :(

brds,

nAr

This is a known bug. I will work on fixing it as soon as I have some free time again.

[BiCh0n]

very good appz....:D
but I've got a problem, on a WVGA phone the volume lines are stretch...it's possible to modify this organisation for take all the place of my screen??

http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/84/71/61/screen25.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=54&u=13847161)

[hungera]

very good appz....:D
but I've got a problem, on a WVGA phone the volume lines are stretch...it's possible to modify this organisation for take all the place of my screen??

http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/13/84/71/61/screen25.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=54&u=13847161)

how do u get the color bar with color?

[BiCh0n]

i have directly edit the .png files in the .cab with the Gimp ...

[Aussi]

edit sorry my bad didnt ready... Love the program thx !


Edit 2:
It does auto start up but it first gives an error that it can't find my skin for my resolution
after clicking ok the error dissapears and setvolume works

any chance of getting rid of the error during start up?

edit 3:
I guess that was a issue with my rom, changed the rom and its gone the error message :D
so consider it a no post ;)

[smokku]

I have tried your volume control and it looks awsome with transparency enabled.

But I have the same issue as with HTC Volume Control on COM3 and COM5 windows builds - it breaks incoming calls volume and they are silent no matter how you set the volume.

Do you have any idea what might help?

[MarcLandis]

I have tried your volume control and it looks awsome with transparency enabled.

But I have the same issue as with HTC Volume Control on COM3 and COM5 windows builds - it breaks incoming calls volume and they are silent no matter how you set the volume.

Do you have any idea what might help?

In the current version InCall volume is broken. To adjust InCall volume don't run SetVolume and disable HTC Volume and call yourself from another phone. You should be able to change the InCall volume using the standard windows Volume Control.

[Xavier92]

In some software menus the volume can be changed in more than 5 levels,
that means you said there are natively only 5 levels for the hardware buttons, right?

Do you really think there is no possibility to change this number of levels, neither in the registry nor by overriding the default button event through another one with a software (e.g. AEBPlus, but i think they use default event handler) ?

I myself am a developer, but not expierienced with winmo. If you could give me a hint, possibly i could start my first winmo project, fixing this very annoying hardware-button-volume problem.

Thanks.
WinMo only supports 5 levels natively.

To solve this WinMo issue, do you think is it possible to make a small soft which has this behaviour : When we use the +vol button, this soft will decrease the volume with -1, -2, -3 ou -4 step (tuned by reg key), the result will be to increase of 5-1=4,5-2=3, etc... The opposit with -vol button.
Unfortunately, I'm not able to make such a soft, but I convinced that it is simple for you. What do you think about that ?

[MarcLandis]

To solve this WinMo issue, do you think is it possible to make a small soft which has this behaviour : When we use the +vol button, this soft will decrease the volume with -1, -2, -3 ou -4 step (tuned by reg key), the result will be to increase of 5-1=4,5-2=3, etc... The opposit with -vol button.
Unfortunately, I'm not able to make such a soft, but I convinced that it is simple for you. What do you think about that ?

How should this work? WM only supports 5 levels. I can't force it to do half steps or so.

Once for all: There will be no more than 5 steps for the volume.

[Invince_Z]

nicely done :thumbs:

[RideTheTube]

hi marc,
did you already fix the incall volume problem?
thx for feedback - good job!

[JVH3]

I am using Windows Mobile 23088 of an HTC Fuze (Raphael) in the United States.

This Volume control is great improvement for finger friendliness to the Windows Volume control.

---

A few minor issues:
I am not getting any sound for the volume steps.

Initially it did not tie into the volume keys after a soft reset. I needed to create a shortcut and put it in the Windows\Startup folder.

I would like the first press to not change the volume level. The HTC Volume Control does not change it on first press. I'm sure some like this as it is, so if that could be added and configurable, that would be great.

---

The ROM cookers haven't figured out how to launch the HTC Volume volume control with the later 6.5.1 builds. Your app works great for this.

[Röchelhilpert]

can someone post a working setvolume0_7_0 VGA Package ?
looks difficult to me to create one by myself

[sanjee]

just to let you know.... here is another person waiting desperately for the in-call volume fix...

thanks for the great work until here.... !

[Wajk]

I use WM6.5.1/3 ROMs.

I tried 0.7.0, 0.6.1 and 0.6.0 versions, but when i accepted call, i have 1 sec hung up or freeze, and than i hear the caller, if possible pls fix 1sec bug :)

thnx!

[jab1972]

Hi Marc, great bit of software and very useful on the latest WM6.5.1/3 builds that go back to that crap Microsoft volume control.

But do you know if it is possible to change the volume in steps of 1 instead of 3 or 4, registry change or something? As it stands the volume steps are too great when using device as MP3 player using headphones. Also in-call volume doesn’t work but I under stand you are aware of this.

Thanks again

Jason

[MarcLandis]

New version released that hopefully fixes the incall volume.

[Röchelhilpert]

thx i will try it out

[jab1972]

New version released that hopefully fixes the incall volume.

Hi Marc,

Thanks for latest update, I can confirm that the in call volume now works on my Touch HD.

Now if only I could make the volume steps smaller, this would be perfect. Please, please is there any way of doing this?

[JVH3]

Hi Marc,

Thanks for latest update, I can confirm that the in call volume now works on my Touch HD.

Now if only I could make the volume steps smaller, this would be perfect. Please, please is there any way of doing this?

See post 566. He has answered this in other places as well. Windows Mobile only supports 5 levels of volume. Also, see his post on November 9th.

I'm not sure if the HTC Volume control just tricked us into thinking there were more, by haveing 16 levels on the screen. Maybe there were only 5 real levels, with 16 on the screen. Or maybe HTC would apply an equalization to the sounds to partially reduce the level.

In any case, Windows Mobile only has 5 real levels. Any additional levels are not supported by Windows Mobile directly.

So either HTC was tricking us and there were not 16 levels. And by this, I mean that they might have provided a UI that visually looks like 16 levels, so that it will appear more gradual, but actually is only using the 5 windows levels. Or they were creating virtual levels by doing something like equalizaton behind the scene.

In any case, from Marc's posts on this, it does not sound possible and he is frustrated with people requesting this.

So, unless you, or anybody else that wants this, posts a way with actual details (registry entries, dll entry points, etc ) to make 16 levels, then there is no point to request it.

[jab1972]

See post 566. He has answered this in other places as well. Windows Mobile only supports 5 levels of volume. Also, see his post on November 9th.

I'm not sure if the HTC Volume control just tricked us into thinking there were more, by haveing 16 levels on the screen. Maybe there were only 5 real levels, with 16 on the screen. Or maybe HTC would apply an equalization to the sounds to partially reduce the level.

In any case, Windows Mobile only has 5 real levels. Any additional levels are not supported by Windows Mobile directly.

So either HTC was tricking us and there were not 16 levels. And by this, I mean that they might have provided a UI that visually looks like 16 levels, so that it will appear more gradual, but actually is only using the 5 windows levels. Or they were creating virtual levels by doing something like equalizaton behind the scene.

In any case, from Marc's posts on this, it does not sound possible and he is frustrated with people requesting this.

So, unless you, or anybody else that wants this, posts a way with actual details (registry entries, dll entry points, etc ) to make 16 levels, then there is no point to request it.

JVH3, thanks for your reply. I am personally using a windows mobile 6.5.1 cooked rom. Various 6.5 cooked roms by Dutty and Xannytech have managed to make the volume steps on the HTC volume change by 1, but the new 6.5.1 roms have not got the HTC volume control cooked in as 6.5.1 has apparently not been officially been realised by Microsoft.

So it is definitely possable to have individually steps (I think probably around 16) on the HTC volume app, it is not a trick.

[MarcLandis]

Hi Marc,

Thanks for latest update, I can confirm that the in call volume now works on my Touch HD.


Thanks for confirming that it works.

JVH3, thanks for your reply. I am personally using a windows mobile 6.5.1 cooked rom. Various 6.5 cooked roms by Dutty and Xannytech have managed to make the volume steps on the HTC volume change by 1, but the new 6.5.1 roms have not got the HTC volume control cooked in as 6.5.1 has apparently not been officially been realised by Microsoft.

So it is definitely possable to have individually steps (I think probably around 16) on the HTC volume app, it is not a trick.

HTC is cheating - even if you can "change" the volume in smaller steps the underlying volume is only changed every 3 steps.

I did a shitload of analyzing how the HTC Volume Control works and this was one of the things I found.

[jab1972]

Thanks for confirming that it works.



HTC is cheating - even if you can "change" the volume in smaller steps the underlying volume is only changed every 3 steps.

I did a shitload of analyzing how the HTC Volume Control works and this was one of the things I found.

Thanks for replying Marc, all I can say is how ever HTC “cheats” with their volume app, the result is that the volume increases and decreases in small steps which make the device work perfectly as an MP3 player using headphones. Using the 5 WM steps results in either it being too loud or too quite.

It is a shame that it can not be copied in some way with your app. Apart from that, your app is great, thanks

[Wajk]

I have bug.

I use WM6.5.1/3 ROMs.
I tried 0.7.1, 0.7.0, 0.6.1 and 0.6.0 versions, but when i accepted call, i have 1 sec waiting, and than i hear the caller, if possible pls fix 1sec bug :)

i press de call button for pick up, but i hear my ringtone +1 sec, and then connect to my caller.

This bug just for me?

[MarcLandis]

I have bug.

I use WM6.5.1/3 ROMs.
I tried 0.7.1, 0.7.0, 0.6.1 and 0.6.0 versions, but when i accepted call, i have 1 sec waiting, and than i hear the caller, if possible pls fix 1sec bug :)

i press de call button for pick up, but i hear my ringtone +1 sec, and then connect to my caller.

This bug just for me?

What happens if you don't run SetVolume?

[angus1357]

Thanks for replying Marc, all I can say is how ever HTC “cheats” with their volume app, the result is that the volume increases and decreases in small steps which make the device work perfectly as an MP3 player using headphones. Using the 5 WM steps results in either it being too loud or too quite.

It is a shame that it can not be copied in some way with your app. Apart from that, your app is great, thanks

I think what your referring to is the volume control inside of your MP3 application. For instance Windows Media Player does move in "1" increments, but thats inherent to the program not the system. I believe this is meant to be a System Wide volume control so it takes control away from the programs that may work in "1" steps. Maybe that would be a good feature for the future but based on the vast amount of MP3 programs I personally wouldn't do it just for compatibility nightmares.

Marc-
Added the ability to change between system volume and ringtone volume for smartphones yet? The similar program I made doesnt hook the volume buttons and I'm not sure I want to put that kind of work into it!

[MarcLandis]

Added the ability to change between system volume and ringtone volume for smartphones yet? The similar program I made doesnt hook the volume buttons and I'm not sure I want to put that kind of work into it!

I think the easiest way would be to use a key like Enter on the keyboard - I will fire up a Smartphone emulator and see what works best.

[MarcLandis]

Any smartphone owners that want to test some improvements? :D

[jab1972]

I think what your referring to is the volume control inside of your MP3 application. For instance Windows Media Player does move in "1" increments, but thats inherent to the program not the system. I believe this is meant to be a System Wide volume control so it takes control away from the programs that may work in "1" steps. Maybe that would be a good feature for the future but based on the vast amount of MP3 programs I personally wouldn't do it just for compatibility nightmares.



No, I am referring to the system volume incrementing in small steps via the hardware volume buttons, not the application volume. The application volume is controlled via the on screen buttons and is not controlled by the hardware volume buttons.

[angus1357]

ooo oooo ooo this guy!

[MarcLandis]

ooo oooo ooo this guy!

Somehow I knew this :) - I will send you a PM with the download tomorrow. It is late now.

[lunacie]

Hi Marc, and others - I'm working on including SetVolume in my lunacieROM, but so far there is an obstacle to making it a 'seamless user experience':

when I cook SetVolume into the ROM, to run it I'm still forced to manually select a skin prior to even being able to run SetVolume, or else I get an error that says 'no skin for your resolution' or something along those lines.

Is there a way to preselect a skin in my package, and just get rid of all non-vga skins?

thanks!

[MarcLandis]

Hi Marc, and others - I'm working on including SetVolume in my lunacieROM, but so far there is an obstacle to making it a 'seamless user experience':

when I cook SetVolume into the ROM, to run it I'm still forced to manually select a skin prior to even being able to run SetVolume, or else I get an error that says 'no skin for your resolution' or something along those lines.

Is there a way to preselect a skin in my package, and just get rid of all non-vga skins?

thanks!

You need to create your own CAB or OEM package. The one I created is not intended for cooking.

[lunacie]

You need to create your own CAB or OEM package. The one I created is not intended for cooking.

Of course, and that's what I've done, but some problems persisted.

I guess I just wanted to know more about the workings of SetVolume - the settings.ini file was what I really needed to know about, but it does not exist in the .cab file, so until you mentioned it in an unrelated previous post I didn't know that that was just what I was looking for.


cheers
lunacie

[Windza]

I have bug.

I use WM6.5.1/3 ROMs.
I tried 0.7.1, 0.7.0, 0.6.1 and 0.6.0 versions, but when i accepted call, i have 1 sec waiting, and than i hear the caller, if possible pls fix 1sec bug :)

i press de call button for pick up, but i hear my ringtone +1 sec, and then connect to my caller.

This bug just for me?

Can also confirm this problem with WM6.5.3... installed SetVolume and ring/vibration continues for ~1s after answering a call (using both hardware button and slider) and I cannot hear caller until it stops.

On answering, the ringtone volume is decreased somewhat.

I've also observed the SetVolume screen visible behind the dialer canvas.

Hope this helps with diagnosing.

Other than that - great work and I'll continue to use it...

Just a suggestion too - is it possible to have the option for combined system/ring volumes (rather than two separate screens)?

Cheers

[MarcLandis]

Of course, and that's what I've done, but some problems persisted.

I guess I just wanted to know more about the workings of SetVolume - the settings.ini file was what I really needed to know about, but it does not exist in the .cab file, so until you mentioned it in an unrelated previous post I didn't know that that was just what I was looking for.


cheers
lunacie

Now I see what you mean. Do you still need some info for the settings.ini?

[MarcLandis]

Can also confirm this problem with WM6.5.3... installed SetVolume and ring/vibration continues for ~1s after answering a call (using both hardware button and slider) and I cannot hear caller until it stops.

On answering, the ringtone volume is decreased somewhat.

I've also observed the SetVolume screen visible behind the dialer canvas.

Hope this helps with diagnosing.

Other than that - great work and I'll continue to use it...

Just a suggestion too - is it possible to have the option for combined system/ring volumes (rather than two separate screens)?

Cheers

Is the 1 second delay not happening when you don't run SetVolume?

[Wajk]

Is the 1 second delay not happening when you don't run SetVolume?

of course: no
I tested many times, if Setvolume run, i have 1sec bug. If no, i hear my caller inmidiately, not 1 sec after.

sorry for my english

[MarcLandis]

Version 0.8.0 with support for smartphones released.

[lunacie]

Now I see what you mean. Do you still need some info for the settings.ini?


Thanks Marc! I'm 99% there now, found settings.ini from a test cab install. Now I just need to get my ext package for the rom perfect, only remaining issue is shortcut path(s) which is not a SetVolume issue. If I run into any problems I'll report back.

[deeznuts]

I am using Windows Mobile 23088 of an HTC Fuze (Raphael) in the United States.

This Volume control is great improvement for finger friendliness to the Windows Volume control.

---

A few minor issues:
I am not getting any sound for the volume steps.

Initially it did not tie into the volume keys after a soft reset. I needed to create a shortcut and put it in the Windows\Startup folder.

I would like the first press to not change the volume level. The HTC Volume Control does not change it on first press. I'm sure some like this as it is, so if that could be added and configurable, that would be great.

---

The ROM cookers haven't figured out how to launch the HTC Volume volume control with the later 6.5.1 builds. Your app works great for this.

How do i get the hardware volume keys to use setvolume??? Im using an att fuze on NRG's dec2 build 230008 standard manila 2.1 rom. I put a shortcut to the .exe file in the windows/startup folder but that doesnt do anything. When i use the hardware volume keys it just uses the wm volume instead of this app. Even if i open the app via the shortcut in start menu, adjust volume, then try pressing the hardware key this time, wm volume control still comes up. Dont get it? Do i have to manually map this app using a program like AEGBplus to the hardware volume keys?

[deeznuts]

After adjusting the volume i tap on the black background somewhere to minimize the app after getting my volume settings, now theres a white/black sip box for the sip keyboard in the lower right corner of the screen. I have to press the end hardware key to make it go away. This happens now after each use of this app. Anyone else get this? Fix? I can provide a screenshot if needed, thanks.

[gorgeousyousuf]

First of all i appreciate you for such a good app.

I was surfing through the pages to find out a solution regarding mapping volume up and down buttons to this app when windows starts(not after manually program started ).

I put the .ink file directly to the startup folder but it somehow failed.

Now fortunately i found the solution using SK Tools.Just open it and click windows startup then add .ink files then make a soft reset.

Hope it will work for you as well so that you don't be in a dilemma between using it or not.

With the latest version , i haven't tried during talking to someone.If it works too , then this is the most beautiful one:)

[MarcLandis]

After adjusting the volume i tap on the black background somewhere to minimize the app after getting my volume settings, now theres a white/black sip box for the sip keyboard in the lower right corner of the screen. I have to press the end hardware key to make it go away. This happens now after each use of this app. Anyone else get this? Fix? I can provide a screenshot if needed, thanks.

Did you use Total Commander to start SetVolume before this happened?

[barty22]

Thanks a lot, though there are a few bugs (version 0.8.0):

- My hardware volume keys do not link to SetVolume, but rather to the HTC volume control, unless I run SetVolumeConfig first. I think after that it uses SetVolume, until I have soft resetted.

- On WVGA, the interface is too much on top, as if it was a VGA screen. It should be more lowered, and centered on the screen. Could you please fix this?

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9397/wvga.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/i/wvga.jpg/)

- Without doing anything weird with my device, right now there is a weird graphical bug in SetVolume, don't know why...

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3356/graphicsbug.th.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/graphicsbug.jpg/)

I would appreciate it a lot if you could look into these issues, this has been my first day of using SetVolume and already a few big bugs. By the way I am running it on the Leo (HTC HD2). Thanks a lot in advance!

[gorgeousyousuf]

After adjusting the volume i tap on the black background somewhere to minimize the app after getting my volume settings, now theres a white/black sip box for the sip keyboard in the lower right corner of the screen. I have to press the end hardware key to make it go away. This happens now after each use of this app. Anyone else get this? Fix? I can provide a screenshot if needed, thanks.


I get the same error as well.Everytime i use it , it appears until i press the end button or open another application.

Could you fix this issue?

[MarcLandis]

Thanks a lot, though there are a few bugs (version 0.8.0):

- My hardware volume keys do not link to SetVolume, but rather to the HTC volume control, unless I run SetVolumeConfig first. I think after that it uses SetVolume, until I have soft resetted.


You shouldn't run it together with the HTC Volume control.


- On WVGA, the interface is too much on top, as if it was a VGA screen. It should be more lowered, and centered on the screen. Could you please fix this?


This is just a matter of changing the skin


- Without doing anything weird with my device, right now there is a weird graphical bug in SetVolume, don't know why...


Uncheck "debug skin" in the config tool



I would appreciate it a lot if you could look into these issues, this has been my first day of using SetVolume and already a few big bugs. By the way I am running it on the Leo (HTC HD2). Thanks a lot in advance!

Well nothing of the above is a bug.

[barty22]

Thanks for the quick reply!

-How should I not run it together with HTC volume control? I don't want HTC Volume control and only your app, but how? HTC Volume control is just a part of the rom.

-Didn't notice I enabled the skin debugging feature, my fault. However disabling it didn't fix it, only after a soft reset.

-Is there a link to a better WVGA skin? If not, I can try to fix it myself.

-Also I don't get any sound notifications.

thx again :)

EDIT: When I'm being called, it opens SetVolume automatically !?

[MarcLandis]

-How should I not run it together with HTC volume control? I don't want HTC Volume control and only your app, but how? HTC Volume control is just a part of the rom.


You need to disable it through the Registry. However I don't have the specific entry at hand.


-Didn't notice I enabled the skin debugging feature, my fault. However disabling it didn't fix it, only after a soft reset.


You need to restart SetVolume so it load the new settings.


-Is there a link to a better WVGA skin? If not, I can try to fix it myself.


I think there aren't any other WVGA skins around.


-Also I don't get any sound notifications.


This is a known bug and i didn't had the time to fix it.


EDIT: When I'm being called, it opens SetVolume automatically !?

It shouldn't and I never seen this on my phone.

[Wajk]

Version 0.8.0 with support for smartphones released.

1sec bugfix solved? or you haven't got idea?

[MarcLandis]

1sec bugfix solved? or you haven't got idea?

I have no idea why it happens. Sorry.

[slumpey326]

this is great, works perfectly on my Imagio.. Thanks

[barty22]

I removed HTC Volume Control (link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2718080&postcount=7)), added a .lnk to SetVolume in Windows\Startup\ (why doesn't it do this on installation?), and all works well now.
Still have to reskin it to make it more pretty in WVGA.

The only bug that remains though, is that it opens SetVolume when I am being called! No idea what might cause this. This is a deal breaker for me until it gets solved, but thank you very much for all your help MarcLandis!

[Captain_Throwback]

Running build 28008, when I press the clock to bring up the Title Bar List (drop-down list w/icons for launching system apps), and I press the Volume icon, I get the stock volume control. Once that times out, or I press "OK", Set Volume shows up. I have the "hook volume icon" option selected in the Config, and SetVolume hooks to the hardware keys correctly. I also use Notification Enhancement in my ROM, so I don't know if that's the issue, or whether your "hook volume icon" option was only for the icon in on the top bar (where Notification Enhancement isn't used), and not for the newer 6.5.x Title Bar List.

Any assistance you can offer is appreciated :).

[MarcLandis]

Running build 28008, when I press the clock to bring up the Title Bar List (drop-down list w/icons for launching system apps), and I press the Volume icon, I get the stock volume control. Once that times out, or I press "OK", Set Volume shows up. I have the "hook volume icon" option selected in the Config, and SetVolume hooks to the hardware keys correctly. I also use Notification Enhancement in my ROM, so I don't know if that's the issue, or whether your "hook volume icon" option was only for the icon in on the top bar (where Notification Enhancement isn't used), and not for the newer 6.5.x Title Bar List.

Any assistance you can offer is appreciated :).

Hooking the volume icon isn't working great at all and probably best using WM 6.1 or 6.5. I still have to change the way hooking works but it is complicated.

[JVH3]

How do i get the hardware volume keys to use setvolume??? Im using an att fuze on NRG's dec2 build 230008 standard manila 2.1 rom. I put a shortcut to the .exe file in the windows/startup folder but that doesnt do anything. When i use the hardware volume keys it just uses the wm volume instead of this app. Even if i open the app via the shortcut in start menu, adjust volume, then try pressing the hardware key this time, wm volume control still comes up. Dont get it? Do i have to manually map this app using a program like AEGBplus to the hardware volume keys?

After putting the shortcut in the windows/StartUp folder, you need to reset. I assume you know that though. Based on other posts of yours, I know you are not a novice.

I think I recall a post of yours saying that you are using AEGBPlus to map the back button to get to the task manager.

It could be that AEGBPlus is intercepting the volume key notification and not passing the message through. From what I can tell, this app is recieving the message that the key is being pressed and then responds to the message. But if the message was already recieved by nother app, it would not necessarily pass it on.

Other programs I use aren't always good about passing messages on to other apps. One app, "FlipIt" does not pass the message through to manila. This is why Manila 2.5 Photo and Music don't work right in landscape when flip it is used.

Is there a setting in AEGBPlus to ensure the messages will get passed on to other apps?

Everything is working great for me with the volume control, and I don't get a 1 second delay like some users reported.

[JVH3]

I did notice that after answering a call, it launches SetVolume.
Press anywhere on the background and it hides again

Not a deal breaker for me.

I also verified that In Call Volume works.

[barty22]

For me it doesn't necessarily run SetVolume after answering a call (maybe it does, I haven't tried it), but it happens to me after the call has been ringing for a few seconds (without doing anything).

[FrEcP]

Im using your SetVolume to replace ugly WM6.5.1 VolControl.

When theres an incoming call I want to be able to mute my phone instantly. HTCVolumeChanger did this pretty well. So one press on "vol down" muted the incoming ring (don't think it actually turned down the volume to 0 - just muted incoming call)

Would be nice to have this feature in SetVolume also - cause often i need it.
So I could mute the phone as quick as possible (not being annoying to others anymore) and then watch whos caling deciding if its important or not.

[MarcLandis]

I did notice that after answering a call, it launches SetVolume.
Press anywhere on the background and it hides again

Not a deal breaker for me.

I also verified that In Call Volume works.

I found the reason why it opens SetVolume for some and not for others.

When using the Phone Canvas Slider to accept a call the key for Volume Up is send. No idea why but I will try to find a way to avoid this.

When using the hardware button to accept the call all is fine.

[cejotista]

It is functionally with 240x320¿?¿?

Thanks!

[MarcLandis]

It is functionally with 240x320¿?¿?

Thanks!

It should work. What phone do you have?

[cejotista]

Htc touch 3g (jade). Thanks.

[MarcLandis]

Htc touch 3g (jade). Thanks.

Install it and see if it works.

[madsurfer1]

Will this app work on WM6.5.3?
Thanks for your hard work

[MarcLandis]

Will this app work on WM6.5.3?
Thanks for your hard work

It should work to some extend as reported here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5078475&postcount=664

[inselstaat]

It works on 28005 german... and that very good i think.

Great program and good work!
In my Rom the HTCVolume did not work anymore and this is a very good alternative :)

[b16b]

i have the touch pro 2 (rhodium) and 23005 6.5.3 works great with up+ and down- keys

but when i have call when slide to left to accept the call the call answered and i can talk but still ring and vibrate for 2 sec after answer,,

alos show for a sec the set volume without reason...

can e do something for it?

[FrEcP]

Can also confirm this problem with WM6.5.3... installed SetVolume and ring/vibration continues for ~1s after answering a call (using both hardware button and slider) and I cannot hear caller until it stops.

On answering, the ringtone volume is decreased somewhat.

I've also observed the SetVolume screen visible behind the dialer canvas.

Hope this helps with diagnosing.

Other than that - great work and I'll continue to use it...

Just a suggestion too - is it possible to have the option for combined system/ring volumes (rather than two separate screens)?

Cheers

yes - also have - using Lost in Asia 14.5 on Touch HD (v28005)

[hecksk]

I'm using the TouchPro2 (Rhodium) and WM6.5.3 (28008.5.3).
Your soft is cool but how is it possible to block standart WM volume control? Hooking does not work any more....
Since HTC Volume Control does not work any more, I'm looking forward to use your alternative volume control ...
Thanks.

[shatou]

Cant uninstall 0.7.1 version :(
i have xperia x1 with valkyrie rom 5.1

[shatou]

Cant uninstall 0.7.1 version :(
i have xperia x1 with valkyrie rom 5.1

And now my battery drains much faster :mad:

[mbeardyc]

I get the error message

No skin found for you reslolution

I have a touch pro 2 rhodium v5.1.28006 valkyrie.

[MarcLandis]

And now my battery drains much faster :mad:

Try to delete the SetVolume folder to remove it.

[MarcLandis]

I get the error message

No skin found for you reslolution

I have a touch pro 2 rhodium v5.1.28006 valkyrie.

It should work on that resolution (480 x 800). What folders do you have in the skins folder after installing?

[mbeardyc]

It should work on that resolution (480 x 800). What folders do you have in the skins folder after installing?

800x480 and in that folder is diamondTransparentWVGA & diamondWVGA.

[MarcLandis]

800x480 and in that folder is diamondTransparentWVGA & diamondWVGA.

This is the correct folder. Do you get the error everytime you start the config tool?

[mbeardyc]

This is the correct folder. Do you get the error everytime you start the config tool?

Whenever I soft reset my phone I get the error message.

[MarcLandis]

Whenever I soft reset my phone I get the error message.

Did you select a skin in the config tool?

[shatou]

Try to delete the SetVolume folder to remove it.

Tried that, i even deleted the registry key...
I had to hard reset... thanks anyway...

[MAMBO04]

hey thanks for this! it's really, really good :)

however, how can i make this the default volume changer? i'm using an i900 Omnia, and i'm cooking this into my ROMs. How can i make this default when i'm cooking it in?

cheers!

[mbeardyc]

Did you select a skin in the config tool?

I tried both options and still get the same error message.

[schmeichler]

Great for everyone using 6.5.x without compatible HTC volume control.

+1 for the option to combine system / ringer

thx

[baddax]

Wonderful little prog! Just curious tho.. Any chance it could be made to run the vibrate and mute functions independently for system and ringer volumes as well?

[MusikMonk]

This is pretty neat. But at the time being, I won't be using it.
It doesn't play nice with apps that remap volume keys (the ones I tried are repligo and pocketGBA) which doesn't suit me.

[FrEcP]

This is pretty neat. But at the time being, I won't be using it.
It doesn't play nice with apps that remap volume keys (the ones I tried are repligo and pocketGBA) which doesn't suit me.

Yes also noticed - (iGo, Nitrogen)

[lunacie]

hey thanks for this! it's really, really good :)

however, how can i make this the default volume changer? i'm using an i900 Omnia, and i'm cooking this into my ROMs. How can i make this default when i'm cooking it in?

cheers!

The setup is not exactly chef freindly, but not too tough to get sorted. Here's what I did:

1) Install the cab in an existing ROM on your phone, copy the settings.ini from /Windows/ to your PC to add to package

2) OEM-ize the cab. Not sure what kitchen you're using, but either way you're going to need to package this, of course.

3) In package (or OEM-izer) delete resolutions that are not applicable for your device.

4) Add settings.ini file to package, add a shortcut to \Windows\Startup\


Would be great if author of this program included the settings.ini file in the cab, that way we could skip that first installation.

[induction]

The setup is not exactly chef freindly, but not too tough to get sorted. Here's what I did:

1) Install the cab in an existing ROM on your phone, copy the settings.ini from /Windows/ to your PC to add to package

2) OEM-ize the cab. Not sure what kitchen you're using, but either way you're going to need to package this, of course.

3) In package (or OEM-izer) delete resolutions that are not applicable for your device.

4) Add settings.ini file to package, add a shortcut to \Windows\Startup\


Would be great if author of this program included the settings.ini file in the cab, that way we could skip that first installation.

This is app.reg:

REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\AutoShortcut]
"\\Windows\\Startup\\SetVolume.lnk"="\\Windows\\SetVolume.lnk"

Entry of SetVolume.lnk:
42#"\Program Files\SetVolume\SetVolume.exe" -hide

[rootlinux]

Great looking app.
Trying to get it cooked in my Touch Pro roms.
Found no settings.ini in windows folder.

Trying to remove all other skins and files to see if it will choose Diamond VGA by default.

Love the app.
Very nice work

[rootlinux]

Very nice....

Have it cooked in and running on startup and it works perfectly so far.
Thank you. :)

[lunacie]

Very nice....

Have it cooked in and running on startup and it works perfectly so far.
Thank you. :)

Agreed, best volume manager I've found for 6.5.x

I uploaded an EXT to Calk's thread if you need it, but it sounds like you already worked out the packaging issues for EVK.

[rootlinux]

Agreed, best volume manager I've found for 6.5.x

I uploaded an EXT to Calk's thread if you need it, but it sounds like you already worked out the packaging issues for EVK.

Thanks friend.
Yeah I got it figured out and love it.
Only issue is that it does break my landscape mods for Sense 2.5.
Trying to find a workaround.

Have you had these issues?

[MarcLandis]

Thanks friend.
Yeah I got it figured out and love it.
Only issue is that it does break my landscape mods for Sense 2.5.
Trying to find a workaround.

Have you had these issues?

What happens when you switch to landscape?

[rootlinux]

What happens when you switch to landscape?

When I switched to landscape my Sense 2.5 landscape mods no longer worked.
Rotate screen for Music, Album and SMS preview were broken.
HTC landscape messaging itself still worked but nothing else.
I stopped cooking it into the 2.5 roms because the landscape is more important.
May still try it on Sense 2.1 or TF3D 2.1.

[lunacie]

When I switched to landscape my Sense 2.5 landscape mods no longer worked.
Rotate screen for Music, Album and SMS preview were broken.
HTC landscape messaging itself still worked but nothing else.
I stopped cooking it into the 2.5 roms because the landscape is more important.
May still try it on Sense 2.1 or TF3D 2.1.

Landscape works fine for me (lunacieROM wm28011 & 28205) on all those tabs in Sense 2.5 1921.xx... no interference from cooking SetVolume.

[Wajk]

I uploaded an EXT to Calk's thread if you need it, but it sounds like you already worked out the packaging issues for EVK.

where is that thread?

thnx

[lunacie]

where is that thread?

thnx

Post is here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=1451754&postcount=6803

[Sugocy]

Going to try is cause I hate the WM styled VolumeControl:D

Thnx!

[gzus1]

Guys.. i've been trying to add setvolume to startup but it always gives me an error about skins not found..... whats the correct way to add it to startup?

[frmariam]

Could you please make a small independent exe with just command line operations (or at least allow the main exe to run the commands without checking if the other app components exist)?

I've been using BSSound with my HS++ theme but it lacks commands (so I must always toggle between sound->vibrate->mute).

The commands to toggle vibration/mute/sound, increase/decrease volume and select either to apply to system/ringer/both would give a complete volume control command line based tool (perfect for using with scripts).

I've found some apps that do (part of) this but since they're C# it takes them some time to load and do their job... C++ would be almost instantaneous.

[JohnM12]

Is anyone else having issues with changing the in-call volume? It seems to work for me, but the amount of change is quite small except for the bottom of the slider where it goes very low. Otherwise it's normal level. Also I've noticed that the in-call volume control looks to be tied to my bluetooth headset as well. The Ringer and System volume controls are not tied. I'd rather have them all not tied so I can have independant control of the volume level on the headset separate from that of the phone.

I'm using v0.80 with NFSFan's 6.5 ROM on my HTC Vogue Touch CDMA (VZW).

Thx!

[JVH3]

Guys.. i've been trying to add setvolume to startup but it always gives me an error about skins not found..... whats the correct way to add it to startup?

I think you are copying the exe to the startup folder.

You should be creating a shortcut to it and copying the shortcut to the startup folder.

[spongebob257]

Ok, well how do you create the shortcut in the startup folder for Setvolume? I wanted to do the same thing, and I realized that copying he exe. file would not be right, but I didn't know which file I should copy, or whether there was something else I was supposed to do?

[chacheyo]

Ok, well how do you create the shortcut in the startup folder for Setvolume? I wanted to do the same thing, and I realized that copying he exe. file would not be right, but I didn't know which file I should copy, or whether there was something else I was supposed to do?

OK, go to the folder where you installed SetVolume. Tap and hold til the menu pops up. Click copy. Go to windows/start menu/programs (mine is spanish so names may differ). click and hold on an empty space at the bottom and select create shortcut. You can change name if you want to. :)

[Michels]

Hi Marc,

first of all I would like to thank you 4 the nice app.
I´m owner of a HTC HD2 and so I tried your app. But it´s not possible to use it. After installation I configured the app and I tried to save the settings, but I couldn´t see if my settings will be saved. There is no message for success.
If I opend the app "Set Volume" I got the message:"No skin found for you resolution."

May you can help me?

thanks a lot and Greetings from Haßloch (Pfalz)

Michels

[Gauss75]

Hi marc,
is it possible to increase the volume steps? At the moment there only 5 steps each of one is the 20%. Is it possible to set the step to 10% to have 10 volume steps?
Thanks in advance.
Giuseppe

[Ross202]

Great App - just found out how to change from ringer to system volume - tap the title - simple when you know how (pays to read the posts). Can the "Chain" and "iphone-ish" skins be used on WVGA and if so how? Are there any other WVGA skins out there? Thanks again for a great app - especially the transparent background

[gtp]

Hi MarcLandis,

Many thanks for your work, SetVolume is amazing! InCall volume works fine on my Blackstone with my custom Leo ROM (23547), the only thing I really miss is the mute incoming call with the VolDown button. I searched the thread and found people were asking for this feature several times but you never replied. May be one day you could have a look at this problem?

Many thanks in advance!

[snembe]

Hi MarcLandis,

There is one thing that you really need to add:
Volume steps. from 20% per step to 5% or something like that ;)

[MarcLandis]

Hi MarcLandis,

There is one thing that you really need to add:
Volume steps. from 20% per step to 5% or something like that ;)

No - I answered this request several times! Read the thread why it is not possible.

[snembe]

Than why does an app like Volumekeys do so?
The program by ponchofiesta.

And before you ask why i dont use that program, thats becease it has some other things i dont like about it.

[MisterDams]

Than why does an app like Volumekeys do so?
The program by ponchofiesta.

And before you ask why i dont use that program, thats becease it has some other things i dont like about it.

Also answered in this thread.

[jolas]

I decided to rearrange the WVGA skins, to be more finger friendly and more "WVGA"...



If you like it, download from >>>>>HERE<<<<< (http://rapidshare.com/files/382541533/800X480.rar)

(you will find both 'diamondWVGA' and 'diamondTransparentWVGA', inside .rar)




P.S. MarcLandis, thank you for this wonderful application!:)

.

[WhoIsClu]

okay ive been having a problem with program for a while and from the looks of this thread, it seems like im the only one :/

whenever i get a phonecall while on silent or vibrate, my phone switches to the ringer

kind of defeats the purpose, no?

anyways, i was wondering if anyone had a fix

[chris247]

Hi !

The InCall volume feature of SetVolume is causing issues on my phone (the other features of SetVolume works GREAT !).

A simple solution would be to disable the InCall volume feature: How to disable the InCall feature of SetVolume ?

Chris

[wbinoto]

I am go to test in my Moto Q11. Thanks!

[snakekvv]

does not work on hp ipaq h2200 wm2003

[BARBOSS]

Hi !

The InCall volume feature of SetVolume is causing issues on my phone (the other features of SetVolume works GREAT !).

A simple solution would be to disable the InCall volume feature: How to disable the InCall feature of SetVolume ?

Chris

I join a question!
In the program "Iconsoft PhonEx " by an in call because of your program the button of switching-off of a sound does not work ...:confused:

[WhoIsClu]

okay ive been having a problem with program for a while and from the looks of this thread, it seems like im the only one :/

whenever i get a phonecall while on silent or vibrate, my phone switches to the ringer

kind of defeats the purpose, no?

anyways, i was wondering if anyone had a fix

is anyone else experiencing this problem here?

[Jamilro]

OMG!! thanks for this app! is broke my htc touch2 volume button while changing the housing due to a lil scratch on the front(yeah i know, dumb)... This app makes it worth living again!!! but is there qwvga?

[olyloh6696]

Abir more featuees would be nicer

[rjacobs00]

I am in the middle of reworking the skinning engine. When I am done this should be possible.

is it now possible to have the system and the ringer volume as separate sliders or do we still need to have a button to switch between them?

[neugier]

thanks for this cool app. it solves my "grey-volume-bar-problem-with-no-indicators". works fine on my hd2. also in-call-volume works fine.

only thing that doesnt work "nice" is landscape mode. I used bsb to rotate setvolume. but the landscape background isn't centered, it is displace to the left.

are there any solutions for that .....

best,
neugier

[bilbo_b]

is there a newer version planned with Suppor to call the Set Volume Slider from the TopBar in 6.5.5 ROM's

[yundorri]

It's very nice program.
Compare with original wm volume controller, this is almost premium class!! :D

But, I have a little bit inconvenience.

current order is Volume MAX---MIN---Vibrate---Mute
what my suggest is Volume MAX---MIN---Mute---Vibrate

Because when I push volume down button, it could be easy to turn
off every notifications when I have a call. :(

Please give me a selection which can change ordering like above.
Thank you!!

[chompy18]

Cool app!

Can't wait to get home and check it out!
Thanks to the dev

[Moustaffa18]

Hi To All
I Tried SetVolume On My Device ( HTC Touch Viva ) With Windows Mobile 6.5
Rom Ver : 1.27.707.D21 WWE
I Downloaded From This : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653355
But The Problem What I Faced It Was
When Anyone call me ( Mute Ring Button ) didn't work
When I Uninstall SetVolume It Went Back To Work
Whatever I Installed Setvolume On My device Because
When I Talk, Volume Speaking Is The Lower Level, When I change It To Higher level And Then Make Another Call The Speaking volume go back to lower level
After I Installed Setvolume This Problem Was Solved
But Appear Another Problem ( Mute Ring Button ) didn't Work
Please Help Me As Soon As Possible

[drndos]

Actually you can set your volume to any percentage you want at least I tried and it worked for me. Try for yourself, in registry editor open "HKEY_CURRENT_USER/ControlPanel/Volume/Volume" key and set it in HEX to 11111111 this will be less than the lowest value you can set, you will see (hear) the difference. If you will implement this in your application I think there is possibility to set the volume by 5% or even less.

Drndos

[Stl09]

Does this application works on HTC mini ?

[Stl09]

Is it possible to make this application suitable for HTC mini ?

please someone answer

[Stl09]

please guys, someone help me to make a skin for HTC mini.......... pleaseeeeeee :( :(

[Stl09]

please guys, someone help me to make a skin for HTC mini.......... pleaseeeeeee :( :(

Is it possible that programmer publish the code at least ?

[rcartolano]

Hey MarcLandis,

Thank you a lot for this great app.
I'm just sad that I didn't know about its existence before, lol...
It's an awesome replacement for the default WinMo Volume Control, since I can't use the HTC on my Raph.

Peace!

[wstephen]

You need to start the tool manually or add a shortcut in the startup folder.

MarcLandis, this is a very needed apps for WM 6.5 custom roms that you are building.

I have created a shortcut link on the exe file w/o parameters. On the reboot, there brings up the volume control panel which clashed with the SIP and prevented it loading. After a while, SetVolume retrieved. Tapping on the resident volume control icon of the task bar can only call up the rudimental windows volume control. I have 2 questions on the implementation, please help me:

(1) Which of these parameters, i.e, -hide / -inc / -dec / -close is/are to be added on the link to make SetVolume resident (replacing the windows one on the task bar)?
(a) -hide avoided the bootup clash but cannot hook onto the volume buttons & the taskbar icons (though they were checked in the ini file). Press the "OK" button of the Windows Volume Control then the SetVolume Panel comes up. Sometimes wouldn't come up at all (same for both volume buttons & the taskbar icons).
(b) -close alone, clashes in the device bootup process. My SIP couldn't loaded as in (a), but SetVolume could hook on the buttons and the taskbar icons after the Windows VC Panel. This time, there was no need to press the "OK" soft button.
(c) Tried both parameters together,-hide -close, no clash during the device bootup, SetVolume hooks after the Windows VC Panel popped up for a while, no need for intervention and SetVolume comes up. However it is not stable - sometimes the SetVolume Panel wouldn't come up at all leaving the Windows one active.
(d) I have no gut to test other combinations, cause too wide, and can't predict what would happen!
For dummies like me, I wish you could leave some notes on what these commandlines are meant for individually, and whether or not they can be use in combination. I already spent hours flipping page after page here, have done much googling and still couldn't get your instruction on these parameters :(.

(2) The SetVolume is installed on HTC Blackstone, ROM BlackstoneHenge Hyper 3.9 M2.5 [WWE]. I have changed the Manila Language. Is there a possibility for me to change the language say, "Vibrate", "System", "Phone" into Traditional Chinese by translating certain windows file(s)? Please let me know what these files are if you may.

PS: I suggest for these WVGAs, two volume controls laid side by side would be perfect.

Many thanks!

[mhffm]

thx for this app.