S2U2 2.14 is a pocket pc software developed by A_C from xda-developers. S2U2 (Slide2Unlock2) is a simple lock/unlock application which has the iPhone style slide unlocking. It can be used as a screensaver while you don’t use your device. It has a CallerID function; S2P control plugin; and volume control. S2U2 shows many system information even without unlocking and highly customizable.

Changes of v2.14

• changed the Volume Control layout so that Volume Up/Down keys can toggle between normal, silent and vibrate.
• added support to “Simple Mode” volume control on some new HTC devices.
• added support to “My Location” weather with TouchFLO 3D v2.5.
• added an option to lock the device after any phone call when Bluetooth is on. (S2U2 Settings -> General)
• improved compatibility with WM6.5 devices, especially the CallerID. but it’s not recommended to use the CallerID together with the WM built-in lock.
• fixed an occasional power leak when the device is sleeping.
• added Bulgarian language support.
• a few minor bugs fixed.

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PP18 has created themes of everyone’s favorite cartoon character from years ago, Snoopy. The two themes are for TF3D 2/2.5 (in beta) and S2U2. Both themes are for VGA/WVGA. Hit the jump to get the downloads.

Important Notes:

1. Incompatible theme can make M3D unloadable. For safe, please do a device backup before installation, and mentally prepared hard reset & restore in worst case.
2. This theme was tested on M3D v2.0 on Topaz stock rom only. Try at your own risk for other M3D version.

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Popular XDA member, A_C, has released an update to his screen locking app, S2U2. Aside from locking/unlocking your device, S2U2 can be used as a screen saver, caller ID, notifier, battery gauge and more. In this version, an added feature that I’m interested in is the option to mark an already previewed SMS/Email as “read,” which I’ve been awaiting for a while now. There are also several bug fixes, so be sure to upgrade now. Below is a complete list of recent changes.

Changes of v2.04

- changed option “Auto-dismiss Notification” to “Dismiss a Notification once it’s been viewed”.
- fixed “Country/Region Code” could not be more than 255.
- fixed ignore call might not work ocassionally.
- fixed caller name might be shown wrong ocassionally.
- added option to turn off InCall Volume Control.

Changes of v2.03

- added auto-checking of missing core graphic files.
- added options to mark an already previewed SMS/Email as “read”.
- added “Country/Region Code” to set the proper Canonical number format for different devices.
- fixed the issue that system was unstable after a phone call on some devices.
- removed the notification queue warning introduced in v2.02.
- fixed the CallerID did not work on some devices (e.g. Spainish) but used to work in v1.6x.
- fixed the issue that after soft-reset, the first CallerID would not be shown on some devices.
- improved Ans/End response.
- fixed the issue that some hardware keys not locked on some devices.
- fixed SMS/email pop-up ocassionally not the same as the one opened when “slide to view”.
- fixed the Task date was not update when changed.
- a few minor bugs fixed.

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A_C has released an update for his famous locking application, S2U2, to version 2.02. For those unfamiliar with this app, it’s well known among Windows Mobile enthusiasts for its screen locking and notification capabilities. S2U2 allows you to lock your device to keep from unintended screen presses. It also features a clock, appointment support, alarm info, weather integration, notifications, e-mail/SMS/missed calls previews, a battery meter, customizable backgrounds and more. If you’ve never seen it in action, now is a good time to download and test it.

If you’ve upgraded to recently released versions of the app, you may want to upgrade again to v2.02 to maximize its full potential. The changes seem to focus mainly on bug fixes, but should prove to be beneficial. Changes since the last release are listed below.

Changes of v2.02

- removed the data connection monitoring as it might cause battery drain on some occasions.
- removed option “Always Hide the system incoming pop-up” as it did not always work.
- fixed the occasional system hang or cannot answer/end on the CallerID screen.
- improved mute ring response (press the Volume Up/Down).
- when dismiss the missed call details, the missed call notification icon will also be dismissed.
- a few minor bugs fixed.

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If anything that has imprinted on windows mobile more that anything else is the slide to unlock feature. Once a mimicked application on the lines of that of Iphone is today the most downloaded application of pocketpc phones.

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All time hit Slide to Unlock got an update & seems to have solved many of its bugs.

S2U2 (Slide2Unlock2) is a simple lock/unlock application which has the iPhone style slide unlocking. It can be used as a screensaver while you don’t use your device. It has a CallerID function (but some devices may not work, so please try it first); S2P control plugin; and volume control.

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S2U2 (Slide2Unlock2) is a simple lock/unlock application which has the iPhone style slide unlocking. It can be used as a screensaver while you don’t use your device. It has a CallerID function (but some devices may not work, so please try it first); S2P control plugin; and volume control.

Prerequisition:
- WM5 Phone or WM6/6.1 Professional devices
- free RAM: at least 1M for QVGA; 4M for VGA

Changes of v1.52
- added option to determine how often the password is required.
- added an unread icon to show the number of pending system notifications (e.g. alarm, reminder).
- added option to turn off the topmost curtain (above the top curtain) separately.
- fixed the v1.50 issue of starting S2P when Bluetooth headset was connected.
- fixed the v1.50 issue that S2P control might disappear after pressing any control key.
- fixed the v1.50 issue that Pocket Weather was not shown.
- fixed the v1.50 issue of occasionally high CPU usage during idle.
- save more power than the old version when the device is sleeping.
- some graphics changed.
- a few minor bugs fixed.
- included wallpaper files for WQVGA & WVGA devices.

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S2U2 is a pocket pc freeware screen lock application for windows mobile similar to the iphone lock screen. It has reached a new level of customization through continued improvement and updates. It now has battery saving mode and allows “Vibrate On Connect” to vibrate the phone shortly when a call is connected. With tons of customization and stability it is one of the application that is a must install on all windows touchscreen mobile. All thanks goes to the developer “A_C” for his continues support.

Changes of v1.50
- added animated transitions.
- added Password lock, set/change the password via S2U2 Settings.
But please don’t treat it as a highly secure system lock.
However, if you want S2U2 locks quicker after soft-reset, replace the iLock2.lnk in \Windows\StartUp with S2U2.lnk (in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\S2U2).
- added option to ask to send a busy SMS after rejected an incoming call.
The default content of the busy SMS is stored at lang.ini (make sure the lang.ini is saved in UNICODE format).
- added option to hide S2P control even S2P is running.
- added options (AppointmentLine & AlignAppointment) to change the format the Appointment info shown.
- optionally to display the operator’s logo.
The logo filename must exactly match with the operator’s name with PNG extension (e.g. orange.png); it must be placed under the folder GFX\Operator;
For QVGA device, the logo has to be smaller than 16 pixels high; while for VGA, it has to be smaller than 32 pixels high.
Since there are a lot of operators in the world, only a few samples are included in the installation.
To switch back to display operator in text, delete the Operator folder & restart iLock2.
- added optional Haptic Feedback, but it may not work on some devices.
- added a flight mode icon.
- added to show the caller number property when the system found it.
- added a second-hand to analog clock – “clockAS”.
To turn it on, the clock folder must have cs0.png ~ cs14.png.
To turn it off, remove cs0.png ~ cs14.png from the clock folder.
- added a Diamond-style clock – “clockD”, but no flipping animation.
Both new clock styles are included in the S2U2ClockPack.rar (QVGA or VGA).
- removed options “BlankStart” & “SafeMode” which caused confusion & malfunction in the past.
- fixed the Home key lock of Touch Diamond/Pro/HD.
- fixed the occasional problem that under Power Save mode,
the device behaved weirdly when another program running in the background (again).
- “NoPowerSuspend” now works under Power Save mode as well.
But not sure will the power be saved anymore as they are conflicting each other.
- fixed the occasional problem that the system hang at the CallerID screen.
- added CallerID support to Turkish device.
- hide “Top Curtain” will also hide the topmost grey curtain.
- added an Excel file to descrip the detail settings of S2U2.
- some graphics changed.
- some minor bugs fixed.

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S2U2(a screen lock application for windows mobile similar to the iphone) has reached a new level of customization through continued improvement and updates. It now has battery saving mode and allows “Vibrate On Connect” to vibrate the phone shortly when a call is connected. With tons of customization and stability it is one of the application that is a must install on all windows touchscreen mobile. All thanks goes to the developer “A_C” for his continues support.

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S2U2 (Slide2Unlock2) is a simple lock/unlock windows mobile freeware application which has the iPhone style slide unlocking. It can be used as a screensaver while you don’t use your device. And it’s has a CallerID function (but some devices may not work, so please try it first); S2P control plugin; and volume control.

Prerequisition:
- WM5 Phone or WM6/6.1 Professional devices
- free RAM: at least 1M for QVGA; 4M for VGA

Command Switch of iLock2:
iLock2.exe accepts the following command switches:
-slide to start/invoke S2U2
-nomsg to not to show any message even it closes itself & S2U2
-refresh to reload the registry settings & restart S2U2
-reset to reset the unread counts of SMS, MMS, email & vmail

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