[UPDATES] Touch InCall Screen Tweak - v1020 with AppToDate Support

Welcome to the Touch InCall Screen Tweak thread. This app is a collaboration between 600GOL (of changeScreen fame) and Steve Pritchard (of the lesser StartTomTom fame).

Release notes are in the second post.

What does it do?
The purpose of the application is to switch on your screen during a call if you don't have it against your ear. This is useful if you need to enter digits for voicemail or telephone banking, etc. The screen will be switched off if the phone is against your ear (since v1.0.10 this will include as you a making a call, as well as during the call). From v1.0.11 if you put the phone face down, it will switch off the screen, and turn on the Speakerphone (from v1.0.19 this is now an option).

How does it work?
The application, once installed, doesn't actually run until you make or receive a call, so it won't impact normal performance of the phone. When you are in a call, the application runs, and monitors the orientation of the phone, and will switch the screen on if the phone has been in your hand for around half a second or so. If you put the screen against your ear, the screen will go off again. You can repeat this cycle as many times as you like.

So it doesn't use the light sensor then?
From v1.0.6 it DOES use the light sense to detect if it is against your ear. This is really a double check to back up the orientation. It doesn't use it to determine if it's away from your ear because the sensor doesn't seem to work when the screen is off, so it's of no use for switching the screen back on.

Will it work with my Phone?
This app is only compatible with HTC phones. It is developed and tested on a HTC Touch Pro, but should function on Touch Diamond and Touch HD models, although it looks as though non-TP models don't use their light sensors during a call, so Diamond and HD owners might want to disable the use of the sensor using the config app. It is not compatible with Samsung phones, including the Omnia i900.


You can install the application from the attached cab file. You need to soft reset after installation for the application to work.

The second post in this thread will contain release information. Please resist the urge to tell everybody that you are downloading and trying the software by posting to this thread. By all means let us know if it works for you, along with what ROM you are using, and obviously let us know if you have any problems.

Cheers,

600GOL and Steve.

Changelog

6 Aug 2009 - v1.1.3 - Update
It's been a while, but this minor update has the following changes:
- Fixes a bug with the "switch off after Bluetooth" call function.
- Fixes a bug which caused the left soft key to be pressed at the end of a call.
- The "switch off for Bluetooth", and "switch off after Bluetooth" facilities (which switch the screen off during, and after a bluetooth headset based call respectively) are now applicable to wired headset calls too.

31 May 2009 - v1.1.2 - Update
This version includes an option to turn off the AutoDeviceLock during a call, as described in this post, for better compatibility with Swcked Mobile Shell 3.

21 May 2009 - v1.1.1 - Update
This version fixes a bug with the "Ignore first screen off" function. This bug is most noticeable in the situation where the phone canvas/utility/whatever turns the screen off before TICST gets the chance to. This version has been tested with PhonEx from IconSoft, and works as long as you switch ON the screen off during conversation facility.

5 May 2009 - v1.1.0 - Update
This version provides a number of new features:

- It will allow the switching between APM and non-APM (Advanced Power Management) mode via the config application. Non-APM will give the better experience, but you may find that your battery runs down quicker in this mode. If the option is greyed out, then you are already running in Non-APM mode, and you can't change it.
- An option to prevent the auto-unlock has been added
- The option to switch the screen off after a Bluetooth call has been added.
- The "Show phone at screen on" option has been changed slightly in that it will attempt to activate the existing instance of cprog.exe, rather than spawning a new one. This will hopefully help some people who were having problems with different dialers - most people won't notice any difference.
- Minor logic alteration to try and prevent too much "flashing" of the screen in some circumstances.

16 Apr 2009 - v1.0.20 - Update


- If the screen is locked with the WM Lock when the app switches the screen on, it will attempt to automatically unlock it.
- The app goes into an override mode if the speakerphone is switched on manually, or if the call type is a video call. NB. This is not the same override mode as if the screen is switched on/off manually, and the override timeout isn't applicable.
This version provides a couple of new features:


Thanks to StevePritchard and 600GOL of XDA for this...
for further support:

Code

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=488991

Cab for v 1.0.20 (The "UC" version is only for inclusion in a User Customisation script, for the regular version, just download the 2nd one)

[TaylorSPJ]

Nice find Crazay.....downloading now and will give some feed back asap.....

[TaylorSPJ]

Ok it works pretty well....responds nicely for the most part...you kinda have to tilt it for the screen to shut off but when you pull it from your ear and look at your screen it is on....this app really beats the light sensor.....it is more accurate and responds alot faster...great find again crazay.

[crazaytalent]

So I've been using this tweak for the past day or so, and It does work well... the best tweak I've used to address the phone going to sleep while talking problem... IMO

My only issue is that at times it can be a little slower than I like but i will be updating the thread in a few, with the update, should work even better...great lil app!

[crazaytalent]

Can someone update first post with this info and replace the cab? TIA


4 Mar 2009 - v1.0.1 (beta)
Change - In an attempt to "play nice" v1.0.0 waited for a particular powerstate before becoming active. This version doesn't wait for anything before becoming active.

[TaylorSPJ]

“ Originally Posted by crazaytalent ”

Can someone update first post with this info and replace the cab? TIA


4 Mar 2009 - v1.0.1 (beta)
Change - In an attempt to "play nice" v1.0.0 waited for a particular powerstate before becoming active. This version doesn't wait for anything before becoming active.

Done and Done......just fyi cabs were named the same so it replaced the old cab....so the one on first post is the new one.

[crazaytalent]

Sweet Thanks T!

[crazaytalent]

^^ BUMP BUMP^^^^ *
can I get a mod or someone on staff to update the first post for me? Thanks!!

Update version 1.0.4

The logging version is provided for people who find they have problems with the regular version. The log file will be written to the Touch_InCall_Screen_Tweak.txt in the root of your device. It will get pretty big, pretty quick so if you make/receive lots of calls the best idea might be to install if for a short while, use the phone, make a copy of the log file to upload to this thread, and then go back to the regular version if you are filling up your storage space.


7 Mar 2009 - v1.0.4 (beta) - Regular and Logging Releases
This release changes the "off" trigger to be any orientation other than "in hand", which is the same behaviour as v1.0.1. However, the "in hand" orientation for v1.0.4 is much more generous, and should allow the device to be more upright and still classed as "on".


6 Mar 2009 - v1.0.3 (beta) - Regular and Logging Releases
This release has a number of differences to the previous version:
- Improved reliability
- The definition of "in hand" and "against ear" orientations are now customised. Hopefully it will be much more intuitive to use.

[TaylorSPJ]

“ Originally Posted by crazaytalent ”

^^ BUMP BUMP^^^^ *
can I get a mod or someone on staff to update the first post for me? Thanks!!

Update version 1.0.4

The logging version is provided for people who find they have problems with the regular version. The log file will be written to the Touch_InCall_Screen_Tweak.txt in the root of your device. It will get pretty big, pretty quick so if you make/receive lots of calls the best idea might be to install if for a short while, use the phone, make a copy of the log file to upload to this thread, and then go back to the regular version if you are filling up your storage space.


7 Mar 2009 - v1.0.4 (beta) - Regular and Logging Releases
This release changes the "off" trigger to be any orientation other than "in hand", which is the same behaviour as v1.0.1. However, the "in hand" orientation for v1.0.4 is much more generous, and should allow the device to be more upright and still classed as "on".


6 Mar 2009 - v1.0.3 (beta) - Regular and Logging Releases
This release has a number of differences to the previous version:
- Improved reliability
- The definition of "in hand" and "against ear" orientations are now customised. Hopefully it will be much more intuitive to use.

Done and Done. Still using v.101 ill have to give this a try

[crazaytalent]

“ Originally Posted by TaylorWckediden ”

Done and Done. Still using v.101 ill have to give this a try

Thanks T... appreciate all the help...
yeah i found to be good, but occasionaly glitchy, so this should clear that up..

[jr5416]

Changelog

6 Aug 2009 - v1.1.3 - Update
It's been a while, but this minor update has the following changes:
- Fixes a bug with the "switch off after Bluetooth" call function.
- Fixes a bug which caused the left soft key to be pressed at the end of a call.
- The "switch off for Bluetooth", and "switch off after Bluetooth" facilities (which switch the screen off during, and after a bluetooth headset based call respectively) are now applicable to wired headset calls too.

31 May 2009 - v1.1.2 - Update
This version includes an option to turn off the AutoDeviceLock during a call, as described in this post, for better compatibility with Swcked Mobile Shell 3.

21 May 2009 - v1.1.1 - Update
This version fixes a bug with the "Ignore first screen off" function. This bug is most noticeable in the situation where the phone canvas/utility/whatever turns the screen off before TICST gets the chance to. This version has been tested with PhonEx from IconSoft, and works as long as you switch ON the screen off during conversation facility.

5 May 2009 - v1.1.0 - Update
This version provides a number of new features:

- It will allow the switching between APM and non-APM (Advanced Power Management) mode via the config application. Non-APM will give the better experience, but you may find that your battery runs down quicker in this mode. If the option is greyed out, then you are already running in Non-APM mode, and you can't change it.
- An option to prevent the auto-unlock has been added
- The option to switch the screen off after a Bluetooth call has been added.
- The "Show phone at screen on" option has been changed slightly in that it will attempt to activate the existing instance of cprog.exe, rather than spawning a new one. This will hopefully help some people who were having problems with different dialers - most people won't notice any difference.
- Minor logic alteration to try and prevent too much "flashing" of the screen in some circumstances.

16 Apr 2009 - v1.0.20 - Update


- If the screen is locked with the WM Lock when the app switches the screen on, it will attempt to automatically unlock it.
- The app goes into an override mode if the speakerphone is switched on manually, or if the call type is a video call. NB. This is not the same override mode as if the screen is switched on/off manually, and the override timeout isn't applicable.
This version provides a couple of new features:

[DASH]

“ Originally Posted by jr5416 ”

Changelog

6 Aug 2009 - v1.1.3 - Update
It's been a while, but this minor update has the following changes:
- Fixes a bug with the "switch off after Bluetooth" call function.
- Fixes a bug which caused the left soft key to be pressed at the end of a call.
- The "switch off for Bluetooth", and "switch off after Bluetooth" facilities (which switch the screen off during, and after a bluetooth headset based call respectively) are now applicable to wired headset calls too.

31 May 2009 - v1.1.2 - Update
This version includes an option to turn off the AutoDeviceLock during a call, as described in this post, for better compatibility with Swcked Mobile Shell 3.

21 May 2009 - v1.1.1 - Update
This version fixes a bug with the "Ignore first screen off" function. This bug is most noticeable in the situation where the phone canvas/utility/whatever turns the screen off before TICST gets the chance to. This version has been tested with PhonEx from IconSoft, and works as long as you switch ON the screen off during conversation facility.

5 May 2009 - v1.1.0 - Update
This version provides a number of new features:

- It will allow the switching between APM and non-APM (Advanced Power Management) mode via the config application. Non-APM will give the better experience, but you may find that your battery runs down quicker in this mode. If the option is greyed out, then you are already running in Non-APM mode, and you can't change it.
- An option to prevent the auto-unlock has been added
- The option to switch the screen off after a Bluetooth call has been added.
- The "Show phone at screen on" option has been changed slightly in that it will attempt to activate the existing instance of cprog.exe, rather than spawning a new one. This will hopefully help some people who were having problems with different dialers - most people won't notice any difference.
- Minor logic alteration to try and prevent too much "flashing" of the screen in some circumstances.

16 Apr 2009 - v1.0.20 - Update


- If the screen is locked with the WM Lock when the app switches the screen on, it will attempt to automatically unlock it.
- The app goes into an override mode if the speakerphone is switched on manually, or if the call type is a video call. NB. This is not the same override mode as if the screen is switched on/off manually, and the override timeout isn't applicable.
This version provides a couple of new features:

thanks for the update and got the ifrst post updated for you also

[Jjday7]

Great app. thanks. I always knew this could be done on these phones but always wondered why it was not a option to begin with.

[ebuzz]

So this is the latest version “Touch InCall Screen Tweek with Logging CAB (29.5 KB)? The first post still has “Touch InCall Screen Tweek v1.1.2 CAB (50.7 KB) listed.

[DASH]

“ Originally Posted by ebuzz ”

So this is the latest version “Touch InCall Screen Tweek with Logging CAB (29.5 KB)? The first post still has “Touch InCall Screen Tweek v1.1.2 CAB (50.7 KB) listed.

the changelog states 113 is the newest so check out the developers link to the app for additional information and the latest version of the download

[jr5416]

Another update guys :[APP]Touch InCall Screen Tweak v1.2.0 - Updated 3 Sep 09 - Battery Drain Fix

- Touch_InCall_Screen_Tweak v1.2.0.CAB - Regular installation CAB
- Touch_InCall_Screen_Tweak v1.2.0 with UC.CAB - CAB for inclusion in UC startup installations