WebOS Quick Install

Jason Robitaille · 07/25/2009, 04:32 PM

we have started a new thread for WebOS Quick Install. Please continue any discussion here.

http://forums.precentral.net/homebre...all-contd.html

WebOS Quick Install v2.03

This program is intended for use with WebOS applications that are in-testing, which under section 4.2 of the Palm SDK License Agreement allows for such unapproved applications to be installed on Palm devices. Applications installed with WebOS Quick Install have not be tested by Palm and are installed at your own risk.

This program is freeware, but not opensource. Feel free to share it with other testing forums.

I can be contacted at support@canuck-software.ca
If you contact me, or post in this thread to contact me, you must also include the following information:
- Device: are you using a Palm Pre or the emulator
- Operating System (include 32bit or 64bit)
- Have you followed my troubleshooting guide completely
I will be ignore emails/posts that don't follow that format.

Donations are appreciated as I'm just one person developing this app during my spare time.

Enjoy! :-)

Here's my brief Setup Guide.

Please read my Troubleshooting Guide before posting in this thread.

Tweaks Guide

Requirements

WebOSDoctor recovery rom
- As of v1.2, WebOSQuickInstall can download and setup WebOSDoctor's file for you.
- Do not run WebOSDoctor, or you may inadvertently erase your device to WebOS 1.03 factory settings
- If you want to download it on your own, Sprint download here, Bell download here (use either if you're just using emulator) and copy that .jar file to the same folder as WebOSQuickInstall.jar

Java 1.6
- For Mac OS X, once you've installed Java 1.6, run /Application/Utilities/Java/Java Preferences. Then click and drag Jave SE 6 to top of both list, and exit the program. This will set Java 1.6 as the default version to use.

Novacom - As of v1.1, this now gets setup through WebOS Quick Install.
- You can manually install Novacom by going in WebOSQuickInstall and in the menu File->Options, then press the "Attempt Novacom (re)installation" button.
- If you have issues and you're on Windows, try following these instructions (even if you aren't on Windows 7).
- For Linux, try downloading the Novacom file here.

DevMode enabled
- This can be done by typing "upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart", opening the DeveloperMode app, and enabling the feature.

Lastly, when you plug in the device, if you want to use WebOS Quick Install, choose the "Just Charge" option on the device.

Running WebOS Quick Install

Simply double-click WebOSQuickInstall.jar and (as long as Java is installed properly) it will launch

Features

Stylish easy-to-use GUI.
Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux).
Supports postinst and prerm scripts.
Tweaks panel for OS customization on a deeper level.
Supports standard ipkg feeds.
No Linux knowledge required.
No rooting required (or whatever getting-access-to-root setup is now called).
Support for multiple ipk file transfers.
Support for adding files both via filechooser popup and by dragging and dropping files onto the transfer queue.
Works with both USB-connected WebOS devices and the WebOS emulator.
Ability to hide/make visible the DevMode application in the launcher.
Full device information section.
Management of user-installed applications. Lists all user-installed applications and gives the option to uninstall those applications.
Send and receive files to and from a WebOS device.
Support for custom .ipk installations.
Quick-access link to the PreCentral homebrew forums.
Handy usage panel that explains the earlier-mentioned requirements.

Screenshots

ChangeLog
v2.03 - August 31, 09
- Added "Change launcher opacity" mod
- Added "Spoof iPhone user agent" mod
- Updated email landscape mod for better compatibility
- Changed dialpad vibration tweak to last 200ms each (was 250ms)
- Fixed 4x4 icons mod for app names overlap
- Updated messaging landscape mod with added avatar selection

v2.02 - August 29, 09
- Added Bell WebOSDoctor support
- Fixed "Download in Web Browser" mod
- Changed the "5x4 Icon" mod to a "4x4 Icon" mod
- Added 8 new system mods to the Tweaks panel

v2.01 - August 18, 09
- Fixed postinst script support
- Updated 5x4 launcher icons mod to properly format long app names
- Fixed Send File feature

v2.0 - August 15, 09
- Slightly altered some button graphics
- Internal code completely reworked
- Added standard ipkg feed support with a few (including PreCentral's) built in
- Added a Tweaks panel with many useful mods
- Added postinst and prerm script support
- Device Management gives more detailed installed-applications information

v1.4 - August 1, 09
- Fixed Send File
- Fixed Receive File
- Fixed Custom .ipk Install
- Fixed DevMode unhide option
- Added Delete File/Directory

v1.35 - July 30, 09
- Add support for custom .ipk installations
- Improved DevMode hide/unhide option to no longer require device reset

v1.3 - July 29, 09
- Many Mac/Linux bugfixes
- Minor internal code changes

v1.25 - July 29, 09
- Fixed NullPointerException preventing program launch for some
- Fixed downloading routine. Will no longer corrupt the downloaded file.
- Added button in options to (re)install Novacom.
- Added panic button in options that will launch WebOSDoctor.

v1.2 -July 28, 09
- Linux/Mac issues are fixed.
- Added ability to grab files off the WebOS device
- Now downloads WebOSDoctor itself, for easier installation

v1.1 - July 26, 09
- Now requires you to download Recovery ROM
- Better Novacom driver handling
- Added first-time setup
- Retrieve file functionality

v1.0 - July 25, 09
- Initial release

Special thanks to the beta testers who helped along the development road the past few weeks. Especially thanks to Dieter of PreCentral, Philip of PreThinking, Ken of WebOSHelp.net, Rod of WebOS-Internals, D94, and David Wales. This app wouldn't be what it is without you guys

Niris777 · 07/25/2009, 04:34 PM

Nice! Downloading now to test it out!

The_lane · 07/25/2009, 04:37 PM

Works fine for what I did, installed/uninstalled and looked at the device info.
Good work.

Niris777 · 07/25/2009, 04:48 PM

Haven't been able to download yet

keeps giving me an error when I try to open the .zip file.

Jason Robitaille · 07/25/2009, 04:51 PM

inside the Zip File is a jar. I suspect you're trying to open the jar and that's giving you the error. Inside the zip is a ReadMe.html (basically describes my above post) and WebOSQuickInstall.jar (the app)

EDIT: thanks to Dieter for adding .jar upload support, uploading the the unzipped jar file now

EDIT2: uploaded to first post

prabhg · 07/25/2009, 05:05 PM

I try to install to emulator, and it gives error device no found. I get similar error from command prompt too. What could be the cause?

bogdanobi · 07/25/2009, 05:11 PM

Wow, I am amazed. This is excellent work. I'm glad to see how this community evolves and tries to find workarounds for the Pre. Can't wait for the GSM Palm Pre

Jason Robitaille · 07/25/2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prabhg

I try to install to emulator, and it gives error device no found. I get similar error from command prompt too. What could be the cause?

EDIT: just realized you said Emulator, my bad. Take a look at File->Options in my app's menu. Be sure to set the Device to "Emulator"

lmayes69 · 07/25/2009, 05:13 PM

wow this worked super quick and installed everything super easy.. thanks for you hard work

DNic · 07/25/2009, 05:16 PM

Tried the install and uninstall and both worked great.

Niris777 · 07/25/2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

inside the Zip File is a jar. I suspect you're trying to open the jar and that's giving you the error. Inside the zip is a ReadMe.html (basically describes my above post) and WebOSQuickInstall.jar (the app)

EDIT: thanks to Dieter for adding .jar upload support, uploading the the unzipped jar file now

EDIT2: uploaded to first post

Thanks! Works fine now. Great work.
I have a question, does this program also installs the "rooting requiered" apps??

acculver · 07/25/2009, 05:20 PM

WOW i get the tethering up and going and then on the same day this happens WOW I LOVE MY PRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason Robitaille · 07/25/2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niris777

Thanks! Works fine now. Great work.
I have a question, does this program also installs the "rooting requiered" apps??

Kinda. Using the Flashlight as a prime example, you could theoretically pack the regular /var/usr/palm/applications/ app into a .ipk and install that. Then you would only need to do Custom File Transfer for the non-standard files (the service, the startup script, etc.).

I can make a guide on how to easily install those apps in a day or 2 if you'd like

Niris777 · 07/25/2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

Kinda. Using the Flashlight as a prime example, you could theoretically pack the regular /var/usr/palm/applications/ app into a .ipk and install that. Then you would only need to do Custom File Transfer for the non-standard files (the service, the startup script, etc.).

I can make a guide on how to easily install those apps in a day or 2 if you'd like

That would be great if you could. Want to install the "My Tether" app, but really don't want to root into my Pre, so I've been holding off until something more user friendly comes out.

bigmase · 07/25/2009, 06:10 PM

It's telling me its found new hardware but needs to install driver software. This happens after in get in dev. mode and plug my pre up to the pc. I believe I have downloaded everything I am supposed to. Thanks in advance for the help!

terryg · 07/25/2009, 06:14 PM

Just like when I use the SDK method or the PreBrew method, this says it works, but the apps never appear. Funny thing is, from the tools menu, I can see the installed apps - including those I installed via email weeks ago.

Any help is appreciated ...

pyrognome · 07/25/2009, 06:15 PM

When we click device manager and see the installed versions on the pre, could it also show version numbers?

Jason Robitaille · 07/25/2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmase

It's telling me its found new hardware but needs to install driver software. This happens after in get in dev. mode and plug my pre up to the pc. I believe I have downloaded everything I am supposed to. Thanks in advance for the help!

The found new hardware popup is just the final step of installing Novacom I believe. Just need to click "next" then "finish" and novacom will be finished installing.

psm9 · 07/25/2009, 06:26 PM

Works great on my XP laptop!!

I couldn't get it to work on my Desktop running Windows 64-bit Vista, but I think that is the problem getting the SDK on a 64 bit machine. (I did see the instructions to try to get it to work on 64 bit, but since I have another option, it seemed like too much effort)

Anyway, love this app

bigmase · 07/25/2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

The found new hardware popup is just the final step of installing Novacom I believe. Just need to click "next" then "finish" and novacom will be finished installing.

it says: insert the disk that came with your novacom linux, I don't have it so i click next, and says it was unable to install your novacom linux, and I can't get the WebOS Quick Install to recgonize my pre.

07/25/2009, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Robitaille Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,716 Thanks: 448 Thanked 6,763 Times in 604 Posts	WebOS Quick Install we have started a new thread for WebOS Quick Install. Please continue any discussion here. http://forums.precentral.net/homebre...all-contd.html WebOS Quick Install v2.03 This program is intended for use with WebOS applications that are in-testing, which under section 4.2 of the Palm SDK License Agreement allows for such unapproved applications to be installed on Palm devices. Applications installed with WebOS Quick Install have not be tested by Palm and are installed at your own risk. This program is freeware, but not opensource. Feel free to share it with other testing forums. I can be contacted at support@canuck-software.ca If you contact me, or post in this thread to contact me, you must also include the following information: - Device: are you using a Palm Pre or the emulator - Operating System (include 32bit or 64bit) - Have you followed my troubleshooting guide completely I will be ignore emails/posts that don't follow that format. Donations are appreciated as I'm just one person developing this app during my spare time. Enjoy! :-) Here's my brief Setup Guide. Please read my Troubleshooting Guide before posting in this thread. Tweaks Guide Requirements WebOSDoctor recovery rom As of v1.2, WebOSQuickInstall can download and setup WebOSDoctor's file for you. Do not run WebOSDoctor, or you may inadvertently erase your device to WebOS 1.03 factory settings If you want to download it on your own, Sprint download here, Bell download here (use either if you're just using emulator) and copy that .jar file to the same folder as WebOSQuickInstall.jar Java 1.6 For Mac OS X, once you've installed Java 1.6, run /Application/Utilities/Java/Java Preferences. Then click and drag Jave SE 6 to top of both list, and exit the program. This will set Java 1.6 as the default version to use. Novacom - As of v1.1, this now gets setup through WebOS Quick Install. You can manually install Novacom by going in WebOSQuickInstall and in the menu File->Options, then press the "Attempt Novacom (re)installation" button. If you have issues and you're on Windows, try following these instructions (even if you aren't on Windows 7). For Linux, try downloading the Novacom file here. DevMode enabled This can be done by typing "upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart", opening the DeveloperMode app, and enabling the feature. Lastly, when you plug in the device, if you want to use WebOS Quick Install, choose the "Just Charge" option on the device. Running WebOS Quick Install Simply double-click WebOSQuickInstall.jar and (as long as Java is installed properly) it will launch Features Stylish easy-to-use GUI. Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux). Supports postinst and prerm scripts. Tweaks panel for OS customization on a deeper level. Supports standard ipkg feeds. No Linux knowledge required. No rooting required (or whatever getting-access-to-root setup is now called). Support for multiple ipk file transfers. Support for adding files both via filechooser popup and by dragging and dropping files onto the transfer queue. Works with both USB-connected WebOS devices and the WebOS emulator. Ability to hide/make visible the DevMode application in the launcher. Full device information section. Management of user-installed applications. Lists all user-installed applications and gives the option to uninstall those applications. Send and receive files to and from a WebOS device. Support for custom .ipk installations. Quick-access link to the PreCentral homebrew forums. Handy usage panel that explains the earlier-mentioned requirements. Screenshots ChangeLog v2.03 - August 31, 09 - Added "Change launcher opacity" mod - Added "Spoof iPhone user agent" mod - Updated email landscape mod for better compatibility - Changed dialpad vibration tweak to last 200ms each (was 250ms) - Fixed 4x4 icons mod for app names overlap - Updated messaging landscape mod with added avatar selection v2.02 - August 29, 09 - Added Bell WebOSDoctor support - Fixed "Download in Web Browser" mod - Changed the "5x4 Icon" mod to a "4x4 Icon" mod - Added 8 new system mods to the Tweaks panel v2.01 - August 18, 09 - Fixed postinst script support - Updated 5x4 launcher icons mod to properly format long app names - Fixed Send File feature v2.0 - August 15, 09 - Slightly altered some button graphics - Internal code completely reworked - Added standard ipkg feed support with a few (including PreCentral's) built in - Added a Tweaks panel with many useful mods - Added postinst and prerm script support - Device Management gives more detailed installed-applications information v1.4 - August 1, 09 - Fixed Send File - Fixed Receive File - Fixed Custom .ipk Install - Fixed DevMode unhide option - Added Delete File/Directory v1.35 - July 30, 09 - Add support for custom .ipk installations - Improved DevMode hide/unhide option to no longer require device reset v1.3 - July 29, 09 - Many Mac/Linux bugfixes - Minor internal code changes v1.25 - July 29, 09 - Fixed NullPointerException preventing program launch for some - Fixed downloading routine. Will no longer corrupt the downloaded file. - Added button in options to (re)install Novacom. - Added panic button in options that will launch WebOSDoctor. v1.2 -July 28, 09 - Linux/Mac issues are fixed. - Added ability to grab files off the WebOS device - Now downloads WebOSDoctor itself, for easier installation v1.1 - July 26, 09 - Now requires you to download Recovery ROM - Better Novacom driver handling - Added first-time setup - Retrieve file functionality v1.0 - July 25, 09 - Initial release Special thanks to the beta testers who helped along the development road the past few weeks. Especially thanks to Dieter of PreCentral, Philip of PreThinking, Ken of WebOSHelp.net, Rod of WebOS-Internals, D94, and David Wales. This app wouldn't be what it is without you guys Last edited by Jason Robitaille; 09/14/2009 at 11:49 AM.

07/25/2009, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
prabhg Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I try to install to emulator, and it gives error device no found. I get similar error from command prompt too. What could be the cause? __________________ Cingular Treo 750\|\|ATT WM6 ROM\|\|AT&T Blue SIM\|\|1GB SanDisk Card\|\|

07/25/2009, 06:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
psm9 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 204 Thanks: 46 Thanked 38 Times in 29 Posts	Works great on my XP laptop!! I couldn't get it to work on my Desktop running Windows 64-bit Vista, but I think that is the problem getting the SDK on a 64 bit machine. (I did see the instructions to try to get it to work on 64 bit, but since I have another option, it seemed like too much effort) Anyway, love this app __________________ Palm V -->m505 -->Tungsten T3-->T5->Centro-->Pre!

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07/25/2009, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Niris777 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 206 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	Nice! Downloading now to test it out!

07/25/2009, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Niris777 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 206 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	Haven't been able to download yet keeps giving me an error when I try to open the .zip file.

07/25/2009, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jason Robitaille Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,716 Thanks: 448 Thanked 6,763 Times in 604 Posts	inside the Zip File is a jar. I suspect you're trying to open the jar and that's giving you the error. Inside the zip is a ReadMe.html (basically describes my above post) and WebOSQuickInstall.jar (the app) EDIT: thanks to Dieter for adding .jar upload support, uploading the the unzipped jar file now EDIT2: uploaded to first post

07/25/2009, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
bogdanobi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wow, I am amazed. This is excellent work. I'm glad to see how this community evolves and tries to find workarounds for the Pre. Can't wait for the GSM Palm Pre

07/25/2009, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
lmayes69 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	wow this worked super quick and installed everything super easy.. thanks for you hard work

07/25/2009, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
DNic Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 572 Thanks: 158 Thanked 44 Times in 34 Posts	Tried the install and uninstall and both worked great.

07/25/2009, 05:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
acculver Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60 Thanks: 50 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	WOW i get the tethering up and going and then on the same day this happens WOW I LOVE MY PRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07/25/2009, 06:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigmase Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	It's telling me its found new hardware but needs to install driver software. This happens after in get in dev. mode and plug my pre up to the pc. I believe I have downloaded everything I am supposed to. Thanks in advance for the help!

07/25/2009, 06:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
terryg Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 78 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Just like when I use the SDK method or the PreBrew method, this says it works, but the apps never appear. Funny thing is, from the tools menu, I can see the installed apps - including those I installed via email weeks ago. Any help is appreciated ...

07/25/2009, 06:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
pyrognome Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 152 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	When we click device manager and see the installed versions on the pre, could it also show version numbers?