For those who are not familiar with this nifty yet inexpensive bit of software, AE Button allows multiple actions (up to 4) to be programmed to the buttons of your Pocket PC...and is perfectly compatible with the Athena.
I really feel the need for this after having had so many buttons on my long gone HTC Hermes.
I've configured some basic functions on mine so far with pleasing results and no incompatibilities so far.
Joystick configuration:
1 click = 'Enter' (no change there)
2 clicks = 'Open File Explorer' (that has simplified things for me somewhat and is very intuitive to use this way as 2 clicks opens a folder and 1 click confirms my selection)
Comm Manager configuration:
1 click = 'Switch on wi-fi' another click switches it off
Long Press = 'Switch on Blutooth' another Long press switches it off
Camera Button Configuration:
1 Click = 'Camera application' (no change here)
Long Press = 'Opens Resco Photo Viewer' (similar category of applications on one button - again intuitive)
OK Button Config: (On device - not keyboard)
1 click = 'Really closes apps' (linked to Wisbar's OK/Close function)
That's all I've done so far, but then I have at least 2-3 more configurations per button if I need it, which has also freed up space on the 'Start Menu' - only 7 choices allowed by default.
It's worth a look if you don't allways want to go through the various option menu's to get to that one or several important apps or folders or to simply initiate something.
Just considering a quick soft-reset by double clicking the Windows key...1 click brings up the cascading menu (wisbar)...would be nice to soft-reset on a double click (but this particular Windows key is usually tricky if at all possible to reconfigure like the other ones).
Anyway just wanted to share this in case anyone else found it useful.
THANK YOU!
mackaby007 said:
For those who are not familiar with this nifty yet inexpensive bit of software, AE Button allows multiple actions (up to 4) to be programmed to the buttons of your Pocket PC...and is perfectly compatible with the Athena.
I really feel the need for this after having had so many buttons on my long gone HTC Hermes.
I've configured some basic functions on mine so far with pleasing results and no incompatibilities so far.
Joystick configuration:
1 click = 'Enter' (no change there)
2 clicks = 'Open File Explorer' (that has simplified things for me somewhat and is very intuitive to use this way as 2 clicks opens a folder and 1 click confirms my selection)
Comm Manager configuration:
1 click = 'Switch on wi-fi' another click switches it off
Long Press = 'Switch on Blutooth' another Long press switches it off
Camera Button Configuration:
1 Click = 'Camera application' (no change here)
Long Press = 'Opens Resco Photo Viewer' (similar category of applications on one button - again intuitive)
OK Button Config: (On device - not keyboard)
1 click = 'Really closes apps' (linked to Wisbar's OK/Close function)
That's all I've done so far, but then I have at least 2-3 more configurations per button if I need it, which has also freed up space on the 'Start Menu' - only 7 choices allowed by default.
It's worth a look if you don't allways want to go through the various option menu's to get to that one or several important apps or folders or to simply initiate something.
Just considering a quick soft-reset by double clicking the Windows key...1 click brings up the cascading menu (wisbar)...would be nice to soft-reset on a double click (but this particular Windows key is usually tricky if at all possible to reconfigure like the other ones).
Anyway just wanted to share this in case anyone else found it useful.
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I'm so grateful that you posted this. I was about to purchase Vito Button Manager but the program isn't exactly what I wanted. You can't see the joystick, ok button on device, etc. And I wanted more options, like the four you mentioned here. Great job on providing us with this info....and in my case just in time. Thanks again bro!
So can you program every button on the device? Even the Windows icon button and the browser button?
Thanks from me too. The one thing I knew I would miss from my current PDA (which has 6 programmable buttons each in press and press and hold mode).
Looks like a great alternative.
Great heads up thanks. I'll be adding this as soon as I've customised my Vista-esque, TrueVGA, WA/WAD setup to my liking (spending waaay too long on it!).
Glad I could help guys.
BTW, the 'Windows key' under the 'OK' button (on the device itself) won't let me configure it, so I have now added a 'Long Press' to the Joystick to soft-reset. It works very well and quicker than 'psshutXP' or any other SIP alternative.
Also changed the 'Comunication Manager Button' to:
1 click = Wi-fi on/off
2 clicks = Bluetooth on/off
Long Press = Opens Comm Manager (retaining original functionality)
Note: Had to enable the long press mode of 'Voice Recorder' to = Open Comms Mangr aswell, otherwise it caused a conflict.
How did you get the joystick and the OK button to program? I tried ADD BUTTON but no luck. What hex shows up for the added buttons?
When I did the install I got the 3 buttons plus press and hold, green phone, red phone, left softkey, right softkey, up, down, left, right, enter/action, vol up, vol dn.
Hope this helps.
hammermedia said:
How did you get the joystick and the OK button to program? I tried ADD BUTTON but no luck. What hex shows up for the added buttons?
When I did the install I got the 3 buttons plus press and hold, green phone, red phone, left softkey, right softkey, up, down, left, right, enter/action, vol up, vol dn.
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Lucky for you I'm still up. Ha ha.
Anyway...the Joystick button is already recognized as 'Enter/Action'. Simply select that option and click in the big blank box directly below.
1st Option = 3.'Handle by AEBPlus'
2nd Option = 1. 'Single press' &
3rd Option= 'Press Enter' (this retains the default function)
Then 2nd option = 2. 'Double press' (in the drop down option box below chose) 2. 'Run application' & below that chose 'File Explorer'
Then return to 2nd option drop down box again:
= 4. 'Long press' & in the box below chose;
= 37. 'Soft-Reset your Device'.
That's it!
The OK button should show up as 'Win Key', Button #4075...I have only assigned this to open 'cascading start menu', as this is a system key/button as is the 'Windows' key directly beneath it and they are either complex or presently incapable of being re-mapped.
Hope the above explanation was not too confusing, but it's late and I'm probably functioning on 0.001% of the less than 5% of brain power I'm capable of using at best. lol.
Good luck
Thanks Mackaby007!
I was able to get the OK key mapped as:
1. Show today
2. Ostia (my GPS)
I figure I'll add ilauncher and always be only two taps from the app I need.
hammermedia said:
Thanks Mackaby007!
I was able to get the OK key mapped as:
1. Show today
2. Ostia (my GPS)
I figure I'll add ilauncher and always be only two taps from the app I need.
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No probs hammermedia. Glad you got it configured.
I also would like to suggest PQZII to customize keyboard and to have ok button to really close applications.
http://www.nicque.com/PQz/PQzII.htm
mackaby007 said:
Glad I could help guys.
BTW, the 'Windows key' under the 'OK' button (on the device itself) won't let me configure it, so I have now added a 'Long Press' to the Joystick to soft-reset. It works very well and quicker than 'psshutXP' or any other SIP alternative.
Also changed the 'Comunication Manager Button' to:
1 click = Wi-fi on/off
2 clicks = Bluetooth on/off
Long Press = Opens Comm Manager (retaining original functionality)
Note: Had to enable the long press mode of 'Voice Recorder' to = Open Comms Mangr aswell, otherwise it caused a conflict.
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I can't configure Long Press = Opens Comm Manager which a linked to windows/cnnmgr.exe, but it steel keep on opening Voice Recorder, so how to configure it?
asci said:
I can't configure Long Press = Opens Comm Manager which a linked to windows/cnnmgr.exe, but it steel keep on opening Voice Recorder, so how to configure it?
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There's another button in the menu which selects 'Voice Recording' on a long press through the comms button. This is causing your conflict.
You need to assign control of that function to AEB as well and then assign Comms manager via long press.
So effectively you have to configure that 'long press' function twice! Once in the Comms Button and once for the pre-programmed 'Voice ' recorder, as it uses the same button.
Hope that was clear. Let me know how you got on.
well, I have assigned 'long press' function twice like you said but no effect...
Hi Mackaby007, thanks for sharing.
I am using the Dopod U1000 CHT, loaded the English cab, and always got problem going into the Buttons setting (just hang), need to soft reset and go in again. When I am able to go into the buttons setting, I can only config (under normal windows setting) these buttons
Button1, Camera
Button2, Opera Browser
Button3, Comm Mgr
Button3 (press & hold), Voice Recorder
I tried using BurrOak Hotbutton Plus V3.0, new version, with nicer graphics. Assign HotButton Plus to a button3 (biggest easiest to press) - repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through your jog tasks (I have enable Phone & SPB full screen keyboard).
http://www.burroak.on.ca/hbplus.html
Anyone can provide me the full register for the hardware button, so I can also control other button (press & hold)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys, currently I have only 40C1 (button1, camera), 40C2 (button2, Opera Browser), 40C3 (button3, Comm Mgr) and 40C4 (button3 press & hold, voice recorder)
The AE button plus ver 2.41 onwards cause problem with CallSMS Blocker. If AEB is installed on the device then the CallSMS Blocker causes the phone to hang. The PPC's other functions continue to work properly...Any body faced such problem??
johnnykok said:
Hi Mackaby007, thanks for sharing.
I am using the Dopod U1000 CHT, loaded the English cab, and always got problem going into the Buttons setting (just hang), need to soft reset and go in again. When I am able to go into the buttons setting, I can only config (under normal windows setting) these buttons
Button1, Camera
Button2, Opera Browser
Button3, Comm Mgr
Button3 (press & hold), Voice Recorder
I tried using BurrOak Hotbutton Plus V3.0, new version, with nicer graphics. Assign HotButton Plus to a button3 (biggest easiest to press) - repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through your jog tasks (I have enable Phone & SPB full screen keyboard).
http://www.burroak.on.ca/hbplus.html
Anyone can provide me the full register for the hardware button, so I can also control other button (press & hold)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys, currently I have only 40C1 (button1, camera), 40C2 (button2, Opera Browser), 40C3 (button3, Comm Mgr) and 40C4 (button3 press & hold, voice recorder)
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Hi johnnykok. Sorry can't help you with that app. It's the first time I've seen it. Looks nice though.
Having said that, I would imagine that the memory footprint of this app might be bigger than that of AEB, plus I have no issues with AEB, so probably won't even look at anything else.
I usually stick to what works for me unless I come across a problem. Sorry.
c_shekhar said:
The AE button plus ver 2.41 onwards cause problem with CallSMS Blocker. If AEB is installed on the device then the CallSMS Blocker causes the phone to hang. The PPC's other functions continue to work properly...Any body faced such problem??
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Try version 2.51 That's what I'm using. C if you still get that conflict....if so, write to the developers as they are pretty good and will try to incorporate a fix by the next release, but try their latest version first.
asci said:
well, I have assigned 'long press' function twice like you said but no effect...
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Asci...you have to assign the long press function to 2 different buttons.
1st button is the comms button (above the power button)
2nd button is the same button physically, but it's the long press function that Windows has assigned to it, which is 'voice recorder'. That virtual button is in the main menu and has an icon that looks like a cassette. You have to configure that button to allow AEB to handle it first, then assign the long press function of it to open comms manager.
If you don't do it this way, there is a conflict because windows has assigned that function on a long press and you have already assigned a function to that using the comms button....it's all a bit confusing.
See the images below. Hope this helps.
@ mackaby007
It's exactly what I did but with no effect...
asci said:
I also would like to suggest PQZII to customize keyboard and to have ok button to really close applications.
http://www.nicque.com/PQz/PQzII.htm
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Would you have any screenshots of what this utility does? I couldn't find any on the website provided.
Also, doesn't the Athena/x7500/Advantage come with a Task Manager that allows for this functionality already? Start, Settings, System...then click on Task Manager.
Just got this phone and I really like it so far...but I really miss the Dpad and arrow keys..can anyone point me in the direction of a good button remapper? I was thinking about changing the End key to an Enter key if possible.
I use VolDpad to replace the dPad using the volume control hardware keys (see the first post in the sticky thread in this forum). I've seen posts about remapping the keyboard keys, but that's not something i've looked into.
As a side note, I've remapped the PTT button using the defult Settings -> Personal -> Buttons path (Tilt2) and Advanced Configuration Tool will allow a fair bit of key remapping (menu -> more settings -> somethingorother) -- sorry, too lazy at the moment to find the link to this app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=554240
Don't bother with VolDPad and use the keyboard remapper linked above. It's much more configurable and it works with all apps (eg, click and hold with VolDpad did not work in Opera Mini and using it in my call history caused it to scroll endlessly, requiring a hard reboot). The keyboard remapper program lets you configure ALL keys including the volume buttons and the end & enter keys, so there's no point in using VolDpad.
I have:
Vol Up click - up
Vol Up dbl click - left
Vol Up trpl click - back
Vol Up long press - repeat up
Vol Down click - down
Vol Down dbl click - right
Vol Down trpl click - select
Vol Down long press - repeat down
triple click Home - toggle bluetooth
triple click Back - toggle wifi
long press Back - vol up (this basically enables the volume control with I can raise and lower with the up and down keys mapped to volume keys)
FN + C - ctrl C
FN + V - ctrl V
FN + X - ctrl W
FN + Z - alt F4
FN + Q - close open window
FN + Mail - Alt Enter
It's really an amazing app.
Hey ,
Figured i'd start a tips and tricks thread where everyone can post. Ill start off with a few things:
Double tap alt and it locks you into the number and secondary keys.
Same goes for the shift key (arrow pointing up). Double tap is caps lock.
Anybody else got some goodones?
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T-mobile Vision G2 tips and tricks
Hey ,
Figured i'd start a tips and tricks thread where everyone can post. Ill start off with a few things:
Double tap alt and it locks you into the number and secondary keys.
Same goes for the shift key (arrow pointing up). Double tap is caps lock.
Anybody else got some goodones?
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Thanks so much for the tips this is my first slider phone and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness.
Hold the home key while running any program and it will pop up multi tasking. Hope it helps
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When the keyboard is slid open but the phone locks you can use any key on the keyboard to unlock the phone.
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How do you get a reboot? On the G1 it was a three key press. What do you do on the G2?
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Hold search key to activate google voice search
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Hold down alt and long press most keys to get an on-screen menu with more symbol options.
example:
ALT + (long press) j = [, {, <
ALT + (long press) k = ], }, >
If you go to the Swype page at http://swypeinc.com/tips-tricks.html there are a lot of good tips for using Swype that are not in the tutorial.
I use Swype when I'm typing something quickly and don't want to open the keyboard. These tips help a lot.
Also, most people probably know this but... The little dots on the bottom of the screen that shows you which home screen you are on... You can touch them instead of swiping to the next screen. Also if you hold-touch the dots it brings up a small view of all your home screens and you can choose one to get to it quickly.
Bishybob said:
If you go to the Swype page at http://swypeinc.com/tips-tricks.html there are a lot of good tips for using Swype that are not in the tutorial.
I use Swype when I'm typing something quickly and don't want to open the keyboard. These tips help a lot.
Also, most people probably know this but... The little dots on the bottom of the screen that shows you which home screen you are on... You can touch them instead of swiping to the next screen. Also if you hold-touch the dots it brings up a small view of all your home screens and you can choose one to get to it quickly.
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Awesome didn't know that.
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ubiquill said:
Hold down alt and long press most keys to get an on-screen menu with more symbol options.
example:
ALT + (long press) j = [, {, <
ALT + (long press) k = ], }, >
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Damn! Didn't know that! Now the keyboard rocks even more!
denzelnuke said:
How do you get a reboot? On the G1 it was a three key press. What do you do on the G2?
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Press and hold Power + Volume Down + trackpad
CaliLove310 said:
Press and hold Power + Volume Down + trackpad
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Thank you so much for that! I was wondering how and couldn't get it to work.
It's probably in the manual huh? I never read those
Hanging up phone calls with power button
To me its a hassle not having a hard key end call button. Im not use to it yet but I just found out I can set my power key to end my calls wile im on the phone. I think its perfect.
This is how to do it.
Menu > Settings > Accessibility > You will be prompted to download a reader, just press cancel > Check "Power button ends call" and there you have it!
Not sure if anyone knew this.
if you use Launcher Pro you can actually make those quick keys useful. When you're in the assignment menu choose "Activities" (with the Launcher Pro icon) under "more". This will let you choose virtually any app process to launch with the key. For instance: I have one of my quick keys set to activate the Quick Compose feature in Handcent and another to open up the compose dialog in Tweetcaster. Waaaaaay more useful than just launching an app
ubiquill said:
Hold down alt and long press most keys to get an on-screen menu with more symbol options.
example:
ALT + (long press) j = [, {, <
ALT + (long press) k = ], }, >
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Thanks for the tip! awesome!
btw, this also works by just long pressing letters
example:
(long press) e = e with all different accents.
(long press) n = ñ and other accents
The keyboard tip is pretty awesome
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Anyone figure out how to type a carat (^) on the physical keyboard yet?
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elracing21 said:
To me its a hassle not having a hard key end call button. Im not use to it yet but I just found out I can set my power key to end my calls wile im on the phone. I think its perfect.
This is how to do it.
Menu > Settings > Accessibility > You will be prompted to download a reader, just press cancel > Check "Power button ends call" and there you have it!
Not sure if anyone knew this.
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I found that the other day and immediately enabled it lol. Gotta make sure I hang up before I start bad mouthing people.
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my tip. get ADW.Launcher, LauncherPro, or Home++. and useful widgets like the signal strength which lets you know 3G or H network. switch pro is also awesome. make a customizable power control
for those of you that may be unaware:
you can add a Power Control widget to the homescreen (quick access to wifi / gps / bluetooth / screen brightness)...
also there is a Calender widget which displays any upcoming appts & a Google Voice Widget that gives you more functionality than the icon alone.
I have a mini bluetooth keyboard and it doesnt have a menu, or home button, forcing me to use the buttons on the phone. I read that these shotcuts should work, but they dont.
CTRL+ESC = Menu key
ALT+ESC = Home key
also, my back button is the right mouse button, not esc.
anyone know how i can map the menu button to a key? (ex, F1, or ctrl+esc)
Thank you
sgj-i1337m
version 4.4.2
stock rom
Any ideas?
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Any solutions?
Thanx
Still nothing really. I found some mouse shortcuts though. Two figure double tap brings up the voice commands. And two figure tap and hold brings up the task manager. It's finicky though. Esc some times brings you to the home page.
Still looking for a good solution.
Hey guys,
I have searched and searched, but have unable to find.
I use a FLIRC to control my sheild tv. WOrks great as it emulates a standard keyboard.
DOes anyone know what the keyboard shortcuts are for some of the main functions? (MENU, HOME, VOICE SEARCH?)
Thanks in advance!
found some, just need the speech key
To mimic the Shield Remote to Keyboard
Up, Down, Left & Right = directional keys.
Okay/Enter = Enter (Not Enter/Return)
Return = Backspace
Home = Start + Enter together
Volume Slider = Volume Controls