hTorch v32 | using camera LED as flashlight

[APP] hTorch v3.2 | using camera LED as flashlight [updated: 2008-11-20]

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hTorch is a small application with a graphical user interface that enables you to use your Touch Pro as flashlight.

hTorch is built for the HTC Raphael (aka HTC Touch Pro) and has only been tested on this device. Although users reported that it works on Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 as well. PLEASE NOTE: Use this application at your own risk! Ive done as much testing as possible, and will try to fix every bug which will be reported but it's my first Windows Mobile application and I can not guarantee that it is free of bugs. NetRipper deserves most of the credit because my application uses his TorchButtonLibrary v1.0 to control the LED itself.


Usage:

The program installs itself into "%ProgramFiles%\hTorch" and also creates a shortcut into %StartMenu%\Programs\Accessories. The further usage is as simple as possible. Start hTorch using the shortcut. On program start the LED will automatically be turned on and you will see the programs main screen.
On the main screen you can:

enable and disable the standard LED mode using the upper left bulb button.
enable and disable the bright LED mode using the upper right bulb button.
disable the display using the lower left button (The display can be turned on again using the power button)
exit the application using the lower right button.
enable and disable the standard LED mode using the D-Pad Action hardware button.
enable and disable the bright LED mode using the D-Pad UP hardware button.
disable the display using the D-Pad DOWN hardware button.

PLEASE NOTE: The flashlight will stay on forever - there is no timeout programmed. So the only timeout is the capacity of your battery. Burning the LED should not be very likely as this posting explains but please take care anyway. Please also note that the LED can not be left turned on while the device is in standby. So if you want to use the torch for an extended period please use the display off button but be aware that the hardware buttons will still function!

pRequirements:
This program requires .NET Compact Framework 3.5 to run.
Since hTorch v3.0 it is no longer necessary to uninstall TorchButton. They can now be installed both at the same time.

Version History:

v3.2:
Added AppToDate support.
Some minor code optimizations.
v3.1:
Fixed several minor bugs
Fixed one huge bug preventing the device from standby even after hTorch was already closed.
Added a special error handling in case a user terminated hTorch instead of using the quit-button.
v3.0 (unreleased private beta):

Source again completely rewritten. I'm now using the TorchButtonLib v1.0 to control the LED. Which now also means that hTorch and TorchButton can be installed at the same time.
Action button mapped with LED on/off function.
"UP"-button mapped with LED bright on/off function.
"DOWN"-button mapped with build-in display off function (display can be turned on using the power button).
Changed right softkey to menu with sub menu items: "Quit", "Bright LED On/Off", "Display Off", "About".
Changed normal LED on/off button. (Artwork was done by obsidian73 - Thank You!)

Added bright LED on/off button. (Artwork was done by obsidian73 - Thank You!)
Added display off button. (Artwork was done by obsidian73 - Thank You!)
Changed the program window not to maximize (so that now the status bar is visible).
Added function to prevent ideling into standby (AndyZap - Once again thank you for your help!)

v2.2:
Updated TorchButton to v1.2 which enlarged the maximum timeout from 300 seconds to 86400 seconds (a day) - Thank you NetRipper!
v2.1:
Completely replaced all graphics to give the program a much more professional look and feel. (Artwork was done by obsidian73 - Thank You!)
Replaced the exe-file icon with a more diamond-like one
v2.0 (unreleased private beta):
Completely rewritten source so that hTorch can now detect the LED state
Tightened the program as much as possible (exe-file lost about a bit more than 25% of its size)
Automatically turn off the LED on program exit
Changed auto-off timer to 5 minutes (hard coded)
Added SoftKey functions
Added About Dialog
v1.1:
Fixed Bug when installing to Storage Card
Start LED on program start
v1.0b:
Initial version

On the picture you can see the programs
main screen with usage information:

[crxie]

App installed fine. I cant get it to work though. When I try to use it i got a prompt saying I dont have the right compact framwork to run this app. I tried to load the latest version of the framework and I got another prompt telling me that compact framework 3.5 is not intended for my phone. Any help would be appreciated.

[Superman369]

“ Originally Posted by crxie ”

App installed fine. I cant get it to work though. When I try to use it i got a prompt saying I dont have the right compact framwork to run this app. I tried to load the latest version of the framework and I got another prompt telling me that compact framework 3.5 is not intended for my phone. Any help would be appreciated.

Did you try to install the 3.5 redistributal? If not let me know so I can direct you:)

[scott8813]

“ Originally Posted by crxie ”

App installed fine. I cant get it to work though. When I try to use it i got a prompt saying I dont have the right compact framwork to run this app. I tried to load the latest version of the framework and I got another prompt telling me that compact framework 3.5 is not intended for my phone. Any help would be appreciated.

this is a TP app bro. sorry about that but here's a consolation prize for ya (this kicks azz as a program 2 be set as one of your hardware buttons!

[crxie]

NETCFv35.ppc.armv4
Is the name of the file I tried to use. I tried to find the latest release of the compact framework. I got it from off this website.
I no longer have the Mogul. I just got my touch Pro Monday and I had not changed my profile yet. Sorry

[scott8813]

“ Originally Posted by crxie ”

NETCFv35.ppc.armv4
Is the name of the file I tried to use. I tried to find the latest release of the compact framework. I got it from off this website.
I no longer have the Mogul. I just got my touch Pro Monday and I had not changed my profile yet. Sorry

then dont worry about messing with your compact framework and just download and enjoy

[nadcicle]

Currently using this flashlight application and thoroughly enjoy it. I just find it so cool that you can choose what brightness you want the phone at like a car using regular or hi beams. The only bad part is when i turned it around making sure it was on during the day and accidentally hit the bright button and damn near blinded myself.

[D/\SH]

“ Originally Posted by nadcicle ”

Currently using this flashlight application and thoroughly enjoy it. I just find it so cool that you can choose what brightness you want the phone at like a car using regular or hi beams. The only bad part is when i turned it around making sure it was on during the day and accidentally hit the bright button and damn near blinded myself.

hahahha i have done that myself too... when you do it though boyyyy are the colors pretty :>

[tek]

Nice! So much easier then constantly turning on my camera when i need light.
Been Flashing ROMs like crazy before i have to send my busted TP back and came across this app.
Thanks for putting the time in. I will def get alot of use out of this

[scott8813]

“ Originally Posted by tek ”

Nice! So much easier then constantly turning on my camera when i need light.
Been Flashing ROMs like crazy before i have to send my busted TP back and came across this app.
Thanks for putting the time in. I will def get alot of use out of this

Not a problem at all. I appreciate all of the positive feedback. Thanks for posting