Disabling or changing the Power switch

One thing that annoys me about the e61 is that the power switch is quite sensitive. I’ve tried two different holsters and in both of them the power is often shut down just from movement. Does anyone know of a way to disable the power off (in software) or better yet to rearrange the order of the menu that one gets when pressing the power switch momentarily? My thought is that if I can do this then just the profile will be reset if the power button is bumped.

13 Responses to Disabling or changing the Power switch

  1. Why dont you use an auto lock app ?

    Kuba | 7:41 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  2. I reckon easiest thing you can do is use the keylock

    Asif | 7:50 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  3. Stuppid question…

    Trat | 9:05 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  4. I already have an autolock function that is part GoodLink. Unfortunately this doesn’t lock out the power key. I’d rather not have two layers of lock since its a real pain to have to unlock the keyboard just to enter a password to unlock the GoodLink security lock.

    So maybe its not so stupid a question.

    Mark B | 9:21 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  5. more importantly is there a way to completely disable the darn recorder button next to the volume. i hit that thing all the time and it frustrates me to no end!

    AJ | 10:10 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  6. Use Autolock v1.1 it lock all keys
    Get it (and many other apps) here:

    http://jake61.wordpress.com/2006/09/16/software-for-the-e61-that-i-use-andor-like/

    Jake | 1:46 pm on the 2nd of October, 2006

  7. You should try AutoLock. The direct url is http://fuse.stc.cx/autolock/

    Robert | 11:50 pm on the 2nd of October, 2006

  8. > more importantly is there a way to completely disable the darn recorder button

    Absolutely agree. Don’t forget to delete occasional audioclips time by time!

    Yana | 12:35 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  9. So well explained, STUPID QUESTION DUDE!!!!

    REAL | 9:12 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

  10. If you use the normal keylock by pressing the left soft key then ‘blue’ key on bottom left this will also lock out the power key. then to unlock you simply press the same keys again. no need for passwords when you use the key lock. Also this way you dont need any extra software.

    Asif | 1:47 pm on the 2nd of October, 2006

  11. well i dont feel its a stupid questin because the whole point is that the power and recording keys are very easily activated when doing other tasks on the phone. its not about locking or not, but rather disabling a key. many other devices make power buttons recessed and must be held for quite a while to turn off phone (ie. my K750). I hit the recorder button all the time just picking up or holding the device while USING unlocked. That is the real problem.

    AJ | 5:14 pm on the 2nd of October, 2006

  12. Completely agree. Sound recorder and power buttons are easily pressed. Autolock solves this problem…

    Adil | 11:15 pm on the 2nd of October, 2006

  13. Well actually i kindda like the Record button,easy to memorize someone’s number of any details while on a hurry, or lets say, a quick call while driving.
    But yes, Yana is right, remember to check and delete accidental recordings.

    For the power button, Mark B i would advise if you lock the phone before sliding it in the holster
    Either lock the keypad (Left menu key and function key).
    Or if you want the phonelock (for password) then a quick press on the power button, and one tap of the joystick upwards, and voila.

    Jay | 4:24 am on the 2nd of October, 2006

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