HTC Hero Screenlock app?

[Number6]

One failing of the Hero over the iPhone is that there's no way, natively on the Hero, to lock the screen. This, to me is a major failing.

Is there a decent app to add this functionality?

The only app I can find is Lock 2.0, that's a chargeable app and I've read mixed reports of it. Can anyone give a first-hand opinion of this?

Any other apps out there\?

[CyberNerd]

settings -> security -> require pattern
settings -> sound and display -> screen timeout

should do it.

also take a look at 'contact owner' it displays info such as your email address/alt number if you loose the phone

[Number6]

settings -> security -> require pattern
settings -> sound and display -> screen timeout

should do it.

also take a look at 'contact owner' it displays info such as your email address/alt number if you loose the phone

Saw that but it only controls unlocking the screen following a 'timer shutdown' doesn't it?

I want to be able to lock the screen at will, like the iPhone does with it's slider lock.

[CyberNerd]

with the security pattern, I just hit the power button (rather than hold the power button) and the G1 locks.

[Number6]

Yeah, that will have to do for now.

In reality I just want a screen slider control because it looks good, no other reason really

I'll maybe have a look at Lock 2.0

Thanks anyway.

[CyberNerd]

oh, you said that you just wanted to lock the screen - which android does out of the box.
Let me know if you find something that can lock the screen using a slide thing or any other interesting method.

[Number6]

On re-reading my OP I wasn't clear, sorry.

I'll keep looking; Lock 2.0 is the best I've come across so far but I think that only replaces the standard unlock screen. I really want a permanent widget or app that locks and unlocks the screen with a slidey thing.

I really should get out more

[mac_shinobi]

On re-reading my OP I wasn't clear, sorry.

I'll keep looking; Lock 2.0 is the best I've come across so far but I think that only replaces the standard unlock screen. I really want a permanent widget or app that locks and unlocks the screen with a slidey thing.

I really should get out more

no firmware updates on the HTC site ?

[Number6]

no firmware updates on the HTC site ?

Not checked yet. I wouldn't imagine that what I'm looking for would be in a firmware fix though.

[CyberNerd]

I wouldn't imagine that what I'm looking for would be in a firmware fix though.

You'd be suprised - when android when from V1 to V1.5 (cupcake) it added a bunch of different functionality.The last update was just bugfixes iirc.

[mac_shinobi]

You'd be suprised - when android when from V1 to V1.5 (cupcake) it added a bunch of different functionality.The last update was just bugfixes iirc.

When it went from V1 ( aka cupcake ) to V1.5 ( triple chocolate gateau ) lol.

Is version 2.0 a triple chocolate gateau cake with ice cream ? haha

[CyberNerd]

Is version 2.0 a triple chocolate gateau cake with ice cream ? haha

Rubin: Android getting more social features; Donut, Eclair, and Flan all in the oven

[Number6]

You'd be suprised - when android when from V1 to V1.5 (cupcake) it added a bunch of different functionality.The last update was just bugfixes iirc.

I'll have a look when I have time then.

[CyberNerd]

I'll have a look when I have time then.

It'll do the updates automatically, you just need to say yes

[Number6]

It'll do the updates automatically, you just need to say yes

OK. Do I have to do anything to get the update process moving or does it just happen?

Another question, a little OT but there we are; battery life - it seems to be attrocious. What do other users achieve with moderate to heavy internet / wifi usage + a few texts and calls?