Tutorials webOS Installing An Ipk - Revision history

RodWhitby at 22:09, 12 July 2011

2011-07-12T22:09:31Z

RodWhitby: Replaced content with "Use WebOS Quick Install or Preware."

2011-07-12T22:08:54Z

Replaced content with "Use WebOS Quick Install or Preware."

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RodWhitby at 23:01, 15 January 2010

2010-01-15T23:01:47Z

Alyaz: Updated link for WebOS Quick Install v2.96

2010-01-15T14:43:13Z

Updated link for WebOS Quick Install v2.96

JayCanuck: /* WebOS Quick Install Setup */

2009-08-19T22:49:31Z

WebOS Quick Install Setup

Czar: fixed the install command from 'cd' to 'sudo' in the terminal (3b) instructions. added alt rescan method.

2009-08-04T21:20:07Z

fixed the install command from 'cd' to 'sudo' in the terminal (3b) instructions. added alt rescan method.

JayCanuck at 12:17, 4 August 2009

2009-08-04T12:17:20Z

HebrewzHammer: Added more detailed instruction for installing apps using PuTTY

2009-07-26T20:24:58Z

Added more detailed instruction for installing apps using PuTTY

HebrewzHammer: Added instructions to install an app using PuTTY so it can be done through wifi.

2009-07-26T20:17:59Z

Added instructions to install an app using PuTTY so it can be done through wifi.

Greg roll: /* NEW Version 1.4 */

2009-07-26T08:53:40Z

NEW Version 1.4

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:09, 12 July 2011
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−	Use WebOS Quick Install or Preware.	+	Use WebOS Quick Install or Preware or palm-instal from the official SDK.

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:01, 15 January 2010
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		+	== '''NOTE THAT THIS PAGE IS OBSOLETE, AND CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION FOR WEBOS 1.3.5 OR LATER''' ==
		+
	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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 ==== WebOS Quick Install Setup ====
-* Download [http://forums.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/194832-webos-quick-install.html WebOS Quick Install] (free registration on PreCenteal forums required).
+* Download [http://forums.precentral.net/canuck-software/206905-webos-quick-install-v2-96-a.html WebOS Quick Install] (free registration on PreCenteal forums required).
 * On launch, it will look to see if you have WebOSDoctor downloaded and will download it for you if its not found.
 ** If you already have WebOSDoctor, close WebOS Quick Install and move it to the same folder as WebOS Quick Install.

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 ==== WebOS Quick Install Setup ====
-* Download [http://www.filefront.com/14171159/WebOSQuickInstall.jar WebOS Quick Install].
+* Download [http://forums.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/194832-webos-quick-install.html WebOS Quick Install] (free registration on PreCenteal forums required).
 * On launch, it will look to see if you have WebOSDoctor downloaded and will download it for you if its not found.
 ** If you already have WebOSDoctor, close WebOS Quick Install and move it to the same folder as WebOS Quick Install.

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 * An icon called "Drop File Here To Install Pre App" with down green arrow should be located on your desktop.
 * Drop an IPK file (packaged application) over the icon described above to install the App to your Pre.
-==== 3b) To Install Pre Apps Using PuTTY (Wifi)====
+==== 3b) To Install Pre Apps Using PuTTY(Wifi)====
 * Gain root access to your Pre (instruction here [[Portal:Accessing_Linux]])
 * Open a PuTTY terminal to your Pre (instruction here [[Putty]])
-* Type "cd /usr/bin ipkg -o /var install URL" (where 'URL' is the url of the .ipk you want to install)
+* Type "sudo /usr/bin/ipkg -o /var install URL" (where 'URL' is the url of the .ipk you want to install)
-* Reboot Pre or Luna using "reboot" or "pkill LunaSysMgr"
+* Reboot Pre or Luna using "reboot" or "pkill LunaSysMgr" or "sudo luna-send -n 1 palm://com.palm.applicationManager/rescan {}"
 ==== 4) Where to Find Pre Homebrew Apps ====
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 }}
 === Other Info ===

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 The PreBrew Installer is a tool that not only installs apps, but can run any rooted command on a Pre without having to manually root it.  Unfortunately it requires development mode on the Pre, but the rest is very consumer friendly.  This is much easier to initially setup than the SDK method.  It works on Pres that are rooted or non-rooted.
 == PreBrew Install Method ==
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 }}
-== Other Info ==
+=== Other Info ===
-===Tested On:===
+====Tested On:====
 * Windows 7 (64bit and 32bit)
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 * Windows XP (32bit)
-===NEW Version 1.5===
+====NEW Version 1.5====
 * Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar is now saved to %userprofile%\downloads\webos\Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar for futrue installs.
 * Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar link is updated. palm.cdnetworks.net hosts an updated version. I had a link to the original version.
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 * If Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar already exists on your machine you are asked if you would like to download the latest version.
-===KNOWN ISSUES===
+====KNOWN ISSUES====
 * Possible download issues with Firefox (If someone can host the files I will move them)
 * I am unable to get any feedback from the application install on the Pre. So if it fails I can't tell you :(
-===PreBrew Console===
+====PreBrew Console====
 * PreBrew console can be loaded from START MENU>Programs>PreBrew
 * PreBrew console will run most of the commands available in PreTool.
-=== Other Commands ===
+==== Other Commands ====
 * PreTool (installed to C:\Program Files\PreBrew) contains various command line options as shown below.
-=== USAGE ===
+==== USAGE ====
 * PreTool EMU -i myapp.ipk (Installs myapp.ipk on emulator)
 * PreTool USB -i myapp.ipk (Installs myapp.ipk on Palm Pre)
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 * PreTool -check (Checks Pre connectivity)
-=== NOTES ===
+==== NOTES ====
 If any of the download links for Java or WebOSDoctor change you can change their locations in "Setup.xml"
-=== HELP (see Discussion thread below) ===
+==== HELP ====
 Need help?  Having any issues?
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 * Open a command prompt and go to c:\Program Files\PreBrew
 ** Run InstallApp.bat "<FULL PATH TO IPK FILE>"
 == Discuss ==
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 * '''xorg''' started the initiative seeking various methods, pursued webosdoctor method.
 * '''greg_roll''' has made significant progress and completely developed the PreBrew method using webosdoctor.

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 * Windows XP (32bit)
-===NEW Version 1.4===
+===NEW Version 1.5===
-* Moved Java files to be hosted on another web location. (Skydrive changes the download links daily.)
+* Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar is now saved to %userprofile%\downloads\webos\Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar for futrue installs.
-* Fixed an issue where Java was not installing or downloading correctly.
+* Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar link is updated. palm.cdnetworks.net hosts an updated version. I had a link to the original version.
-* The installer now checks if Java installed correctly. If it doesn't you are advised to install Java manually.
+* PreBrew attempts to install the novacom dirver (only if they are not installed). If this fails Prebew will try a second install method. If this fails you are notified.
-* Fixed driver installation failures on 32bit OS's. I broke it sorry :)
+* If Webosdoctorp100ewwsprint.jar already exists on your machine you are asked if you would like to download the latest version.
 ===KNOWN ISSUES===