Handsfree Dialing while phone locked

[InkZ]

Hi Guys,

I've just ordered 17 touch pro 2's for work and I'm very impressed with them so far. Absolutely awesome phone. We've just got one issue which is the fact that when the phone is locked (we used centralised policies with exchange) you can't dial from our Parrots. The phone says you must unlock the device to allow bluetooth connection.

Does anyone know a way around this without taking the locks off of the phone which is a big no no. Tested it with a collegue's Omnia and it works fine.

You can replicate this issue by using the Bluesoleil dialer which is what I've been doing for testing.

The parrot receives calls fine, just can't make them he the phone is locked.

TIA.

[XDA2-owner]

Hi there,

I'm having the same issue for dialling out via bluetooth whilst the phone is locked. The TP2 says it needs to be unlocked before answering the call.

There MUST be some registry key to change to prevent this "feature" ... none of the previous HTC phones I have had have had this problem.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[adogterom]

i have the same problem, i installed s2u2, which solves the not being able to dial out when its locked, but it's not the most reliable solution.

i'd rather have it working like it did on my kaiser before this phone.

hope someone helps us out.

[InkZ]

I tried out S2U2, but the problem is it's only a keypad lock, so plug the phone in USB for example and you still have full access to the device.

S2U2 also does not stop you sliding out the keyboard and pressing the mail button to read the emails on the phone, so this isn't a solution we can use, it's not even a compromise

Haven't had much luck with HTC support either. They are very quick to respond but don't respond with anything of value.

[pinoymutt]

I just wanted to bump this thread -- I picked up a Tilt2 and have the same problem -- really annoying when trying to dial from the car and having to unlock (didn't have this issue on my Fuze).

[erenken]

Yeah this is the most annoying thing I have ever seen. There must be a way to turn it off. I use Ford Sync and really don't want to have to worry about my phone being locked or unlocked. Seems like this goes against all those phone laws. You are making me look at my phone first to make sure it isn't locked before I can safely dial.

[geoWorm]

Wish I had found this thread before I went ahead with getting a Tilt 2. Didn't have this problem with my Tilt.

Is this a WM6.5 limitation? Hopefully there is an obscure setting that I'm too stupid to find.

Cheers

[XDA2-owner]

... and I was just about to ask on this thread whether or not this was still a problem in WM6.5 but I guess I have my answer now.

It's definitely an issue in WM6.0

[geoWorm]

I contacted AT&T and they said to contact HTC.

HTC gave me this answer:

Thank you for contacting HTC Technical Assistance Center. I apologize for the length of time it took me to respond to your email. I understand how important it can be to use Bluetooth from your device when your device is locked. I will be happy to address the concern for you.

There is not a setting on your ATT Tilt 2 for enabling Bluetooth when your device is locked. When pairing Bluetooth with your vehicle your device must remain unlocked to use the correct functionality. I would suggest placing your device into hibernation mode and keeping your device in a carrying case.

[billy_batch]

Hi,

I have upgraded by TP2 with the offical HTC rom for 6.5 and installed my blackberry connect 1.06 client. Now, even with the BB lock enforced, as it was with the TP2 using 6.0 and it is working perfectly handsfree in my CAR, locked or not. Previously the TP2 with the stock 6.0 ROM wouldn't make calls when locked.

If people are reporting here that is didn't work in 6.5, then there must be a registry setting somewhere to enable or disable it.

I am just happy that I can make a call in the car, without having to pull over and unlock my phone.

If someone can give me a hint as to where in the registry to look I can compare some settings?