(Thread CLOSED) Slide 2 UnLock v1.101 (updated on 14/5/2007)

[A_C]

The original v1.0 was released from http://rychlicki.net/en/2007/04/01/174 on April 1. I only picked the SLIDE.EXE up & after copying & pasting some codes (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=301517), it's now v1.101. Recent changes are:

(The latest version update can be found here)
v1.101 (14-5-2007) (it contains the SLIDE.EXE only)
1. hot fix for WM2003/SE about the missing SIP icon

v1.1 (13-5-2007)
1. support "auto start" when device is woke up; option "Autostart=1"
2. added "Off LCD" option to turn LCD off after n seconds
3. added "Blank Screen" option have a blank the screen (the device is still active) only instead of suspending the device (e.g. when using the Bluetooth to listen music)
4. added WiFi icon at the top bar (it'll only come out when WiFi is turned on, only works at WM5)
5. fixed the nasty WM5 flashing SIP icon bug
6. fixed some other bugs

Start from v1.1, INSTALLATION is necessary! If you have used any other methods to make SLIDE.EXE runs on wake up event, please UNDO it before using this version. It's now faster than any methods you used before. Read "How to use" of the readme.txt for details.

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v1.091 (7-5-2007)
1. fixed the Bluetooth icon not refreshed if option "Close App=0"

v1.09 (5-5-2007)
1. fixed the problem of displaying "Incoming Call" again
2. added "Wallpaper" & "Wallpaper Landscape" options to load the .bmp, .jpg or .png file you wants; make sure to include the full path of the file
3. some minor graphics changed

v1.08 (2-5-2007)
1. fixed the problem of displaying "Incoming Call" (FAILED)
2. added Bluetooth icon at the top bar (it'll only come out when Bluetooth is turned on, and only works for WM5)

v1.07 (1-5-2007)
1. renamed to "Slide 2 UnLock"
2. "VGA fix" for VGA devices (see below's SLIDE.INI)
3. added volume/vibrate icon at the top bar (not sure is it only work for WM5, maybe another disappointment for 2003/SE users)
4. battery icon changes color when charging
5. fixed the problem of displaying "Notification Bubbles"
6. displays figures of "Missed Call", "Unread SMS" & "Unread Email" properly when > 9

Please read the readme.txt for the details.







Cheers,
A_C

[A_C]

FAQs:
The following files are included in this release:
SLIDE.EXE - the locker
iLock.EXE - mainly for the "auto start" of SLIDE
SLIDE.INI - configures the appearance/behaviour of the locker
GFX (folder) - contains all the necessary graphics for the locker; fully customizable

How to use:
==========
1. a simple INSTALLATION is necessary!
2. place EVERYTHING in folder "\Program Files\Slide2Unlock" on your device, otherwise the "auto start" will not work!
3. create a shortcut or map a hardware key to the iLock.exe (not SLIDE.EXE)
4. you may even let iLock.exe starts everytime you reset your device by placing it under "\Windows\StartUp" (NOT RECOMMENDED yet)
5. everytime you have changed the setting in SLIDE.INI, you have to execute iLock.exe to reload the settings.
6. to UNINSTALL, use Task Manager to kill the SLIDE.EXE & iLock.exe. Then delete all files from "\Program Files\Slide2Unlock" and delete iLock.exe from "\Windows\StartUp".

SLIDE.INI:
========
1. the Date & Time format can be customized:
For example, to get the date displays
"Wed, Aug 31 94"
add this line to SLIDE.INI:
Date Format=ddd',' MMM dd yy

Time:
For example, to get the time displays
"11:29:40 PM"
add this line to SLIDE.INI:
Time Format=hh':'mm':'ss tt

Non-english devices may still have some problem for the format of the date/time. If you have these devices, please use the most basic date/time format like:
Date Format=d'/'M'/'yyyy
Time Format=H':'mm

If you do not want to have date/time display, use these commands:
Date Format=
Time Format=

2. The "slide to unlock" animation can be turned on/off with: (removed after v1.04)
No Animation=0 or 1

3. After the unlock action, the SLIDE.EXE can be sent to background if:
Close App=0
It'll further speed up the loading time of the next execution, but it'll eat up more memory. If you want it simply exits as version 1, use this command:
Close App=1

4. The return speed of the button can be configured by:
Speed=n (where n is 1, slowest to 5, fastest)

5. If your device has a VGA screen, please add to have better fit font:
VGA fix=1

6. Load the .bmp, .jpg or .png file you wants; make sure to include the full path of the file
Wallpaper="full path of the file that will be used at Portrait mode"
Wallpaper Landscape="full path of the file that will be used at Landscape mode"

7. If you want to "auto start" SLIDE.EXE when the device is turned on, use:
Autostart=1 (0 to turn off this function)

8. To turn off the LCD by SLIDE.EXE, you may specify:
Off LCD=n (after n seconds idle, the screen will be off; minimum is 5 seconds; 0 is disable this function)

9. When the LCD is turned off by SLIDE.EXE, you may specify whether the device is suspended or remain active but with LCD turned off
Blank Screen=0 or 1 (0 means suspend the device; 1 means only turn off the LCD)

10. If there is no SLIDE.INI, the default values are:
Date Format=dddd', 'd MMMM
Time Format=H':'mm
Close App=0
Speed=1
VGA fix=0
Wallpaper=Application path + "GFX\Res\wallpaper.bmp"
Wallpaper Landscape=Application path + "GFX\Res\wallpaperL.bmp"
Autostart=1
Off LCD=0
Blank Screen=0

Known limitations:
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1. Cannot display UNICODE (for faster loading time)
2. GSM signal strength and Operator Name will NOT be available on WM2003 devices (but can be added manually)
3. "Missed Call", "Unread SMS" & "Unread Email" notifications will NOT function on WM2003 devices
4. Although Landscape mode is supported, DON'T change the orientation when SLIDE.EXE is running, otherwise it'll be really locked up
5. Reported not compatible devices: Japanese OS, Atom Life, Palm TREO
6. for faster loading time, please use option "Close App=0", but it needs about 5M memory. But the result is worth it.
7. DON'T enable the built-in PIN LOCK if SLIDE.EXE is running, otherwise it'll be totally locked up

Trouble shooting:
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If you find your device is hanging there with a blank screen or no response with any key or screen-touch, you may not need to reset it. Please follow these steps if your device has a camera button:
1. press the camera button to invoke the built-in camera program
2. press the end call button to go back to Today screen
3. use Task Manager (a third party freeware; highly recommended) to close the SLIDE.EXE

Special Thanks
===========
1. http://www.tzywen.com/index.php
2. http://rychlicki.net/en/2007/04/01/174
3. http://www.arianesoft.ca and forum fellows
4. Aneto for testing the "VGA fix"
5. Larna for helping the C programming (sorry I used the "iLock" filename )

Cheers,
A_C

[niall0s]

Testing version 1.07 on a Wizard

I am using batterystatus to initiate slide 2 unlock

Points to note so far

When i recieve an incoming call i cannot see who is calling

When i am in portait mode and slide is running if i open the keyboard the screen is no longer locked and the screen goes all crazy with the today screen flashing in the background and i can interact with it, in 1.06 the screen remained locked even tho i could not unlock it i could not interact with the today screen

Great app tho, keep up the good work!

[A_C]

Originally Posted by niall0s Testing version 1.07 on a Wizard I am using batterystatus to initiate slide 2 unlock Points to note so far When i recieve an incoming call i cannot see who is calling

That should be fixed in 1.07. Do you have any CallerID programs running?

Originally Posted by niall0s When i am in portait mode and slide is running if i open the keyboard the screen is no longer locked and the screen goes all crazy with the today screen flashing in the background and i can interact with it, in 1.06 the screen remained locked even tho i could not unlock it i could not interact with the today screen

That is under the TODO list...

Cheers,
A_C

[diaftia]

Nice work A_C. This slide program is SO nice to have. Just makes things that much smoother.

Cancel this post. After letting it sit for a bit it seems to be working! The thanks still apply though.

[kwyatt6347]

is there any way you can edit this to make it work on 240X240 screens like the treo 700wx or 750?

[A_C]

Originally Posted by kwyatt6347 is there any way you can edit this to make it work on 240X240 screens like the treo 700wx or 750?

It should work for a while ago...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...5&d=1177544030

[jackbnymbl]

This is probably a known bug, but in both landscape and portrait modes, the volume icon is not transparent. I am using WM 2003SE, but I think it's a universal problem because it appears to be the case in your screenshots as well.
Keep up the good work!

[A_C]

Originally Posted by jackbnymbl This is probably a known bug, but in both landscape and portrait modes, the volume icon is not transparent. I am using WM 2003SE, but I think it's a universal problem because it appears to be the case in your screenshots as well. Keep up the good work!

You really have an eagle's eye.
Just checked that it's because you have not overwriten very new GFX files to your device (just like me in my development environment ). And I've updated the screenshots as well.

Cheers,
A_C

[R0N1N]

I have been following your progress A_C, excellent work. You have greatly improved this unique software. Nicely implemented.