fileCoaster - First On Pre GUI Downloader/Installer

PreGame · 07/25/2009, 04:00 PM

I have created the first Palm Pre GUI downloader/installer that does not require ROOT access.

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INSTALLATION
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Step by Step guide with pictures on how to install!

First all you need to do is install the .ipk with the SDK (if you already have it and are familiar with the palm.bat files) or WebOS Quick Installer (if you do not have the SDK and like GUI's).
I STRONGLY RECOMMENDING INSTALLING fileCOASTER with WebOS Quick Installer!!!

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DISABLE APP LIMIT
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1. Open WebOS Quick Installer
2. Click on the IPKG Repo Viewer on the right.
3. Select WebOS-Internals Feed (all)
4. Select 'Fair Dinkum App Limit'
5. Install

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HOW TO USE
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1. Select the application you wish to install.
2. Tap the download button.

OR

1. Enter the url of the file you wish to download.
2. Press the download button.

images will be stored in the wallpapers folder, ipks will be downloaded and installed and prc's will be placed in the appropriate classic directory.

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FILE STORAGE / TYPES
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You can also download any other file you want on the net including mp3's.

The files get stored into /media/internal/downloads and after you install the IPK it gets deleted to save space.

Images (jpg,png,jpeg,gif - get saved to the /media/internal/wallpapers folder or if you connect as usb drive the /wallpapers folder.)

PRC's get added to Classic install.

MP3's and everything else get stored in the /media/internal/downloads folder (or if you connect your pre as a USB drive it will be in the /downloads folder) ** I have tested this successfully and was able to have the Music player recognize the new mp3 download **

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MISC / LICENSE
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This application is Closed Source. Please do not modify/copy/alter/re-distribute without permission from the author.

This application is AS IS and is only intended to be used to download beta applications from precentral.net. This is not an app catalog and you should use Palms App Catalog to sell your applications.

This is for application testing only.

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DONATIONS
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Donations are greatly appreciated and can be donated HERE!. Again thank you ALL for your continued support!

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NOTES
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*** If the app list is not loading, reboot the phone as the palm connection agent gets tied up sometimes.
This does install the My Tether application ONLY, it DOES NOT install the My Tether Service. Palm does not allow services to be installed without rooting as of yet. HOWEVER when you install My Tether via fileCoaster your pre will freeze / be slow until you close fileCoaster and re-open it. I believe this is caused by fileCoaster trying to install the My Tether service but not being able to.

Also it seems to only install applications created via the palm-package.bat file. The previous 'How to package manually' posted on the predev wiki DOES NOT work with this applications. If you have issues installing an application post here to see if others installed it successfully.

You may have to many applications stalled or not enough memory.

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DOWNLOAD
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http://www.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/filecoaster

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RELEASE INFO
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TODO: Please do not post requests to have version checking as it is already in the works.

1.1.6

Fixed URL install issues.

1.1.5

Fixed install issue caused by 1.3.1

Created temp fix for 10 second function timeout which appeared in 1.3.1

Code no longer obfuscated but still copyrighted (however i warn you the code is ugly since it was my first app)

1.1.4

Fixed update check bug

1.1.3

Fixed email issues

1.1.2

Added notification of new updates

Added Sorting

Added Categories

Added number of downloads

Added reasoning for spinning wheel (cannot fix, as it is a ajax/palm issue)

Fixed timing issue

Fixed date issue

Fixed other small tweaks

1.1.1

Sorted by latest release date

Type in keywords to find applications easier

Added application information

Added better screenshot browsing support

You will now be told when applications cannot be installed due to lack of space (Palm only allows 60 non palm apps to be installed in /var, installing outside of /var could cause the applications to not work properly)

1.1.0

Added v2 application list

Supports .prc downloads

Pre now recognizes downloaded images

1.0.2

Improved download failure and install failure checking.

Now supports URLs with spaces in the URL.

Homebrew-Apps button now uses the mobile site.

FEATURE: Next release should have version checking to see if you have the lastest release of fileCoaster.

1.0.1

Added copy/paste improvements. Simply shake the phone to clear the input box. Then when the input box is clear you shake the pre again and it will paste what is on the clipboard.

Added improved status checking for file errors

Changed location where images are stored (still needs improvements so the Photo app will detect downloaded content)

Added Donations Link.

Added timeout checking to prevent stuck downloads. (improvements still being made.

1.0.0

Initial release

disgrace · 07/25/2009, 04:05 PM

Where can i download this sweet sounding app?

The_lane · 07/25/2009, 04:48 PM

So this just downloads the ipk? :/
EDIT: Tried two apps so far, nothing, rebooting and reporting back.

PreGame · 07/25/2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_lane

So this just downloads the ipk? :/

Nope, it also installs it!

The_lane · 07/25/2009, 04:58 PM

After trying a few different ones and rebooting this is whats in /media/internal/downloads:
lane@castle:/media/internal/downloads$ ls
download-23587-com.keenstudios.checkers_1.3.1_all
file0y5ftm
EDIT: Reinstalled and it's working fine!
EDITX2: It worked with the carpenter's level but not the magic 8 ball. It worked with the comics app!

bogdanobi · 07/25/2009, 05:07 PM

Nice idea. This could slowly develop into an alternative AppCatalog... Keep on working on this please.

Niris777 · 07/25/2009, 05:10 PM

Awsome! Works like a charm, already have downloaded and installed 3 apps on my gf Pre, and they all installed without a problem. You rock! Great job!

dhMassacre · 07/25/2009, 05:16 PM

This DID NOT install the app to my pre.

showson1 · 07/25/2009, 05:17 PM

Does your phone need to be in Dev Mode for this app to install the ipks?

acculver · 07/25/2009, 05:17 PM

This Rocks Thank you so much

steb0ne · 07/25/2009, 05:22 PM

Nice!!!! Can't wait to try it out!!

fain · 07/25/2009, 05:22 PM

the link to the forum from the app should point to the mobile site.

klubhead · 07/25/2009, 05:24 PM

Do you need to be in dev mode for this app to work?

props pregame.. im installing now

dcigary · 07/25/2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by showson1

Does your phone need to be in Dev Mode for this app to install the ipks?

Yes, that wasn't clear - do you need to be in Dev mode to install the apps that fileCoaster installs?

fain · 07/25/2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcigary

Yes, that wasn't clear - do you need to be in Dev mode to install the apps that fileCoaster installs?

Just installed the fireworks app and I wasn't in dev mode...great app!!!

bigredgpk · 07/25/2009, 05:32 PM

If you have the terminal app installed, you can install this on the pre w/ this command

ipkg -o /var install http://tr.im/u1bk

Then I rebooted the Pre and FileCoster was there!

Tim

prubin · 07/25/2009, 05:33 PM

How do you "copy the download link from the textbox on the forum" on the Pre? I can't seem to copy it.

Niris777 · 07/25/2009, 05:36 PM

Is it posible to install the "My Tether" app with fileCoaster ? Or will I still have to root in the webosinternals.org file?

The_lane · 07/25/2009, 05:36 PM

Click it once to make it resize, click somewhere else, click it again and it should highlight the whole thing. If that doesn't work just manually highlight.

chezbi · 07/25/2009, 05:46 PM

awesome!!!!! I can't wait until this fully develops. It's going to be great.

07/25/2009, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
PreGame Pre Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 541 Thanks: 24 Thanked 786 Times in 78 Posts	fileCoaster - First On Pre GUI Downloader/Installer I have created the first Palm Pre GUI downloader/installer that does not require ROOT access. ---------------------- INSTALLATION ---------------------- Step by Step guide with pictures on how to install! First all you need to do is install the .ipk with the SDK (if you already have it and are familiar with the palm.bat files) or WebOS Quick Installer (if you do not have the SDK and like GUI's). I STRONGLY RECOMMENDING INSTALLING fileCOASTER with WebOS Quick Installer!!! ---------------------- DISABLE APP LIMIT ---------------------- 1. Open WebOS Quick Installer 2. Click on the IPKG Repo Viewer on the right. 3. Select WebOS-Internals Feed (all) 4. Select 'Fair Dinkum App Limit' 5. Install ---------------------- HOW TO USE ---------------------- 1. Select the application you wish to install. 2. Tap the download button. OR 1. Enter the url of the file you wish to download. 2. Press the download button. images will be stored in the wallpapers folder, ipks will be downloaded and installed and prc's will be placed in the appropriate classic directory. ---------------------- FILE STORAGE / TYPES ---------------------- You can also download any other file you want on the net including mp3's. The files get stored into /media/internal/downloads and after you install the IPK it gets deleted to save space. Images (jpg,png,jpeg,gif - get saved to the /media/internal/wallpapers folder or if you connect as usb drive the /wallpapers folder.) PRC's get added to Classic install. MP3's and everything else get stored in the /media/internal/downloads folder (or if you connect your pre as a USB drive it will be in the /downloads folder) I have tested this successfully and was able to have the Music player recognize the new mp3 download --------------------- MISC / LICENSE --------------------- This application is Closed Source. Please do not modify/copy/alter/re-distribute without permission from the author. This application is AS IS and is only intended to be used to download beta applications from precentral.net. This is not an app catalog and you should use Palms App Catalog to sell your applications. This is for application testing only. --------------------- DONATIONS --------------------- Donations are greatly appreciated and can be donated HERE!. Again thank you ALL for your continued support! --------------------- NOTES --------------------- * If the app list is not loading, reboot the phone as the palm connection agent gets tied up sometimes. This does install the My Tether application ONLY, it DOES NOT install the My Tether Service. Palm does not allow services to be installed without rooting as of yet. HOWEVER when you install My Tether via fileCoaster your pre will freeze / be slow until you close fileCoaster and re-open it. I believe this is caused by fileCoaster trying to install the My Tether service but not being able to. Also it seems to only install applications created via the palm-package.bat file. The previous 'How to package manually' posted on the predev wiki DOES NOT work with this applications. If you have issues installing an application post here to see if others installed it successfully. You may have to many applications stalled or not enough memory. --------------------- DOWNLOAD --------------------- http://www.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/filecoaster --------------------- RELEASE INFO --------------------- TODO: Please do not post requests to have version checking as it is already in the works. 1.1.6 Fixed URL install issues. 1.1.5 Fixed install issue caused by 1.3.1 Created temp fix for 10 second function timeout which appeared in 1.3.1 Code no longer obfuscated but still copyrighted (however i warn you the code is ugly since it was my first app) 1.1.4 Fixed update check bug 1.1.3 Fixed email issues 1.1.2 Added notification of new updates Added Sorting Added Categories Added number of downloads Added reasoning for spinning wheel (cannot fix, as it is a ajax/palm issue) Fixed timing issue Fixed date issue Fixed other small tweaks 1.1.1 Sorted by latest release date Type in keywords to find applications easier Added application information Added better screenshot browsing support You will now be told when applications cannot be installed due to lack of space (Palm only allows 60 non palm apps to be installed in /var, installing outside of /var could cause the applications to not work properly) 1.1.0 Added v2 application list Supports .prc downloads Pre now recognizes downloaded images 1.0.2 Improved download failure and install failure checking. Now supports URLs with spaces in the URL. Homebrew-Apps button now uses the mobile site. FEATURE: Next release should have version checking to see if you have the lastest release of fileCoaster. 1.0.1 Added copy/paste improvements. Simply shake the phone to clear the input box. Then when the input box is clear you shake the pre again and it will paste what is on the clipboard. Added improved status checking for file errors Changed location where images are stored (still needs improvements so the Photo app will detect downloaded content) Added Donations Link. Added timeout checking to prevent stuck downloads. (improvements still being made. 1.0.0** Initial release Last edited by PreGame; 11/19/2009 at 12:12 PM. Reason: 1.1.6 Release

07/25/2009, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
showson1 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 460 Thanks: 8 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	Does your phone need to be in Dev Mode for this app to install the ipks? __________________ Went from iPhone to Pre and love it!

07/25/2009, 05:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
fain Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 545 Thanks: 38 Thanked 90 Times in 58 Posts	the link to the forum from the app should point to the mobile site. Last edited by fain; 07/25/2009 at 05:28 PM.

07/25/2009, 05:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
bigredgpk Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Watertown, MA Posts: 1,616 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	If you have the terminal app installed, you can install this on the pre w/ this command ipkg -o /var install http://tr.im/u1bk Then I rebooted the Pre and FileCoster was there! Tim __________________ I’m a lucky man to count on both hands The ones I love.. Visor Pro -> Visor Edge -> Treo 180 -> Treo 270 -> Treo 600 -> Treo 650 -> T\|T2+SE T68i -> Treo 600 -> T-Mobile MDA -> Treo 755p -> Treo 800w To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -> Treo 755p -> PALM PRE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07/25/2009, 05:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
prubin Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 760 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	How do you "copy the download link from the textbox on the forum" on the Pre? I can't seem to copy it. __________________ Laissez Faire

07/25/2009, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
disgrace Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Where can i download this sweet sounding app?

07/25/2009, 05:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
bogdanobi Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Nice idea. This could slowly develop into an alternative AppCatalog... Keep on working on this please.

07/25/2009, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Niris777 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 206 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	Awsome! Works like a charm, already have downloaded and installed 3 apps on my gf Pre, and they all installed without a problem. You rock! Great job!

07/25/2009, 05:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
dhMassacre Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 324 Thanks: 7 Thanked 94 Times in 35 Posts	This DID NOT install the app to my pre.

07/25/2009, 05:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
acculver Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60 Thanks: 50 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	This Rocks Thank you so much

07/25/2009, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
steb0ne Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Nice!!!! Can't wait to try it out!!

07/25/2009, 05:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
klubhead Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 145 Thanks: 43 Thanked 32 Times in 14 Posts	Do you need to be in dev mode for this app to work? props pregame.. im installing now

07/25/2009, 05:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Niris777 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 206 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	Is it posible to install the "My Tether" app with fileCoaster ? Or will I still have to root in the webosinternals.org file?

07/25/2009, 05:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
chezbi Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 59 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	awesome!!!!! I can't wait until this fully develops. It's going to be great.

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