Task Manager or Switcher to Switch Running Apps?

MstaCDLite · #1 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Is there a way to have the Task Manager icon in the corner always rather than having the "X" or "OK" there? I NEED an easier way to switch between programs than having to hit the END button to be able to switch apps. I dont want the "X" or "ok" there just the task manager there no matter what screen I'm in. I would rather hit that icon and close the app from the list rather than having to go ALL the way back to TF3D to get the Task manager.

Or even a Task Switcher like they have on the Blackberries or Android devices. Like being able to hold the Windows button down to pop up a small window with your running apps.

Hope someone has an idea because this is the one thing that I can't stand about WM multitasking lol.

tr0s · #2 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 08:33 PM

it's been a while but i used to run a program called task facade on my old vogue, it's definitely worth a try. that program was pretty sweet and works pretty much the same way you're describing but instead of a list it pops up actual screen shots of each program

**mlin** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 08:38 PM

There is a program called Showcase over at xda that does almost exactly what you want and more. The thread is located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530564

Also, there is a program called Task Facade as mentioned above that can be linked to a button on your phone to switch to it and view/switch between running tasks. TF can be found here: http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-...sk-facade.html

**Dragon2** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 10:44 PM

+1 for task facade....... I got it set to my long press talk key... Just hold it in any programs and the screenshots of whats open pops up... awesome

inferno14u · #5 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 11:27 PM

I haven't tried very many other programs, but Magic Button works fine for me....I might try out some of the other ones that people have suggested.

**p-slim** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon2

+1 for task facade....... I got it set to my long press talk key... Just hold it in any programs and the screenshots of whats open pops up... awesome

I like this program alot, since i never use my back button how would i map the back button to pull up taskcascade?

edit: nevermind i figured it out.

**p-slim** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 11:57 PM

+1 for task facade

rlw · #8 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by p-slim

I like this program alot, since i never use my back button how would i map the back button to pull up taskcascade?

edit: nevermind i figured it out.

How did you figure it out. The only buttom I can find to remap is the end buttom and I really like using this button for voice command. I can't seem to find out how to remap the back buttom for taskcascade. Help!

Oops I meant to say I'm using the phone press and hold buttom for voice command. The end key only gives a few options for mapping.

**p-slim** · #9 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rlw

How did you figure it out. The only buttom I can find to remap is the end buttom and I really like using this button for voice command. I can't seem to find out how to remap the back buttom for taskcascade. Help!

Oops I meant to say I'm using the phone press and hold buttom for voice command. The end key only gives a few options for mapping.

i used rhodium keyboard config, i already use this to have a control button.