[App][August 10/09] PowerOptions - Shutdown/Softreset/Standby/Dim Light/Screen Off

[SIZE=+2]PowerOptions v1.22 / MySoftReset v1.0 / MyShutdown v1.0 / MySuspend v1.1[/SIZE][SIZE=+2]

SoftReset / Shutdown / Standby / Dim Light / Screen Off[/SIZE]


PowerOptions Download Page


[SIZE=+1]Seeing psShutXP did not work on my Topaz ( HTC Touch Diamond2 ) I created a new software for HTC devices to easily soft reset, shut down, turn off backlight and put the device into standby mode all from one little application written in native C++

A high priority was to use only "safe" functions, which will not harm the device. The shutdown method for one is the same HTC uses. On all newer HTC devices the shut down will be executed without the "Yes/No" prompting.[/SIZE]






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[SIZE=+2]The functions:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]SoftReset will soft reset (warm boot) the device using a safe method advised by msdn (microsoft developer network). There are quite a few ways to soft reset a device actually and some of them are said to be unsafe (like KernelIO method). This function will work on all Windows devices since PPC 2003 incl. WM5 and WM6 [/SIZE]


[SIZE=+1]Shutdown will shut down the device using the same (HTC) method as if you'd press and hold the power on/off button for longer. On all HTC devices since the "Kaiser" the "Yes/No" dialog will be skipped and the device is shut down instantly. It will not work on non-HTC devices (will do no harm either however).[/SIZE]


[SIZE=+1]Standby will suspend the device using the same method as if you'd press and hold the power on/off button shortly. PowerOptions will exit afterwards. This function will work on all Windows devices since PPC 2003 incl. WM5 and WM6[/SIZE]


[SIZE=+1]Dim Light will turn off the backlight. PowerOptions will minimize but stay on the task list for you to switch back to full light more easily. This function will work on all HTC devices since PPC 2003 incl. WM5 and WM6- Other devices are unsure. It may or may not work (will do no harm either however).[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]Screen off will completely turn off the screen while WIFI, bluetooth, music etc. will still run.[/SIZE]



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[SIZE=+2]Standalone versions[/SIZE] (These are not required for PowerOptions to work, but intended for people that want 1-click access to soft reset or shut down their devices)


[SIZE=+1]MySoftReset - Download and install MySoftReset.CAB or MySoftReset_No_Warning.CAB. The "No Warning" version will not ask a safety Yes/No question if you want to reboot or not. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]MyShutdown - Download and install MyShutdown.CAB or MyShutdown_No_Warning_v1.1.CAB. The "No Warning" version will not ask a safety Yes/No question if you want to shut down the device or not. The "No Warning" version will work on all HTC devices since the "Kaiser", including all newer models like Topaz & Rhodium.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]MySuspend - Download and install MySuspend_v1.1.CAB.[/SIZE]



[SIZE=+1]I would advise everyone to rather install the regular versions (MySoftReset.CAB and MyShutdown.CAB) instead of the "No Warning" ones, in case of accidental misclicks.

Please mention which device and ROM version you are using, when giving feedback. Thank you.

Visit my Blog if you like, it's in german however.[/SIZE]

http://mytd2.blogspot.com

PowerOptions Download Page

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Changelog
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August 10 / 2009

PowerOptions v1.22
- fixed a problem where standby, dim light, screen off wouldn't work under certain circumstances

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August 8 / 2009

MyShutDown_No_Warning v.1.1
- calling internal HTC function now instead of PowerOffWarning to support a wider variety of HTC devices

PowerOptions v1.2
- added QVGA version
- calling internal HTC function now instead of PowerOffWarning on Shutdown to support a wider variety of HTC devices
- changed UI (black background)
- changed application icon

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August 7 / 2009

-added MySuspend v1.1 to the downloads
-new Screen Off button in PowerOptions v1.1
-minor change to PowerOptions to improve performance with PocketShield and S2U2

FAQ

1. How can I set the long or short press power button trigger to start PowerOptions ?
See this post

2. I don't have a HTC device and Shutdown doesn't work, anything I can do?
Contact me via private mail - maybe we can work something out

3. Can I add any/all of the programs in this post to my own ROM ?
Yes, feel free to do so. Just give me credit by mentioning my website

4. I want to install the new version, do I have to uninstall the old first?
You can just install it over the old one, the new installation will uninstall the old one. You may uninstall it manually yourself too however, it doesn't matter which way.

5. Are you going to make this a skinnable app?
Will look into it, no ETA yet.

6. Are you going to add a timer to reboot the device at certain times?
Looking for best practice ways right now.



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oldsap said:

downloaded!

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You're the first then, let me know what you think

buzz83 said:

Standalone still has prompts. I like the idea of this app... probably just need to wait to the weekend so I can have a good play with it.

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I assume you mean MyShutdown_No_Warning.CAB still has prompts for you? Which device are you running this on and which ROM?

No prompting should work for all HTC devices with MySoftReset_No_Warning.CAB, but with shut down it will most likely only work on WVGA devices.

I can probably make it work on other devices, but would need some help from people with other devices.

Thanks

aDEO said:

Second then, but I am the first with feedback

Very nice and little application! Really good job you've done here!
Just something I have in mind, which will be the shining star of your PowerOptions: try to catch the long press power button trigger to run this app!

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[size=+1]TYVM!

To map the application to the long press power button trigger just copy PowerOptions.lnk from \Windows\Start Menu to \Windows folder and rename it to Long_Power.lnk.

And you guessed it, to map the application to the short press power button trigger just copy PowerOptions.lnk from \Windows\Start Menu to \Windows folder and rename it to Short_Power.lnk

To map any of the standalone versions to the short/long press power button trigger use their .lnk files and copy/rename them accordingly.

hth[/size]

Tatsch said:

Hi, what is the purpose of the squared x in the top right in your screenshot?

Is that the "Start button" for your app? No conflicts with task manager Showcase?

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I'm using WksTask as a replacement task manager on the device I used for the screenshot, that's where it comes from. There are no conflicts with HTCs task manager.

MySuspend

marcelvanblankers said:

can you make a standalone Suspend also, this is a great app.
tnx alot.

marcel

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I knew it was coming

MySuspend - Standalone version

Tatsch said:

Hi TinTin, thanks.

Issue: After suspend the screen is unlocked.

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Hmm, can you elaborate please? How do you suspend, when your screen is locked in the first place? I don't quite get it, sorry