It is the software design from HTC. When there is a password set for the phone, holding down the end call key for a few seconds, it become the password entering screen.
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Browse All TopicsOn the HTC touch HD, you can lock the device by holding down the right hand button (end call button) for a few seconds.
However, if there is a password set for the phone, then the lock function does not seem to work.
Does anyone have a solution for this?
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How about using a 3rd party screen lock tool?
http://forum.xda-developer
LockMeLite (another screen lock app)
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This is a specially light release for HTC Diamond, HD, Touch Pro (v1.0 and v1.1 tested by me)
WHAT IT CAN DO:
The only thing that it can do is lock the buttons and screen when you switch on your phone or an incoming call has arrived.
USAGE:
To unlock just slide down a 45% (could be a user define value... later) of the screen and..... that's it!
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by: Mikal613Posted on 2009-06-29 at 05:47:33ID: 24735615
see if there is an update on the HTC site.