WebOS Quick Install - Page 167

lamboh · 09/14/2009, 12:42 AM

ahh..figured it out...if people are having problems dl'ing from op, try email attachment...work for me

elliot82 · 09/14/2009, 01:13 AM

i have the webosquickinstall and the webosdoctor on my desktop i have a mac pc when i click webinstall it does nothing it says i need to restart quickinstall but i don't know how to do it when i click on web doctor it goes to the screen where i insert the usb cable to computer and when i do that it still does nothing can anybody help me out with good instructions thank you

stevepierce · 09/14/2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oozeman1

I downloaded the webosinstall jar file, but everytime i choose the sprint option and try to open it, it gives me this error message java.io.FileNotFoundException: http://palm.cdnetworks.net/staging/r...0ewwsprint.jar

and cuz of this i can't open the jar file, if i try the bell mobility option it worked. but i have a sprint palm pre. can anyone please help

Yep seeing the same error.

stevepierce · 09/14/2009, 01:50 AM

Maybe the forum moderator could make a sticky with the link to the updated and correct file.

- Steve

automatom01 · 09/14/2009, 01:55 AM

sorry about the double post. Fixed my problem, by the way, just used a different comp.

Achill3s · 09/14/2009, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevepierce

Maybe the forum moderator could make a sticky with the link to the updated and correct file.

- Steve

It might help us if you provided more details on which link of the updated and correct file you're referencing?

If I go to page 1, post#1, I can still download Webosquickinstall.jar and the Webosdoctor.jar with no problems (there are two separate links that allow me to download each one in post#1 of this thread). I'm using Firefox, running XP 32bit and SP3.5 if that helps?

Were you looking for links to something else?

Trekker · 09/14/2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Achill3s

If I go to page 1, post#1, I can still download Webosquickinstall.jar and the Webosdoctor.jar with no problems (there are two separate links that allow me to download each one in post#1 of this thread). I'm using Firefox, running XP 32bit and SP3.5 if that helps?

Were you looking for links to something else?

As I mentioned in my post #3295, here is what is causing the confusion. On the first page of this thread it states:

WebOSDoctor recovery rom

* As of v1.2, WebOSQuickInstall can download and setup WebOSDoctor's file for you.

So, people download the single file from the first post - WebOSQuickInstall.jar and when they save it and launch it, they get prompted to download the Sprint or Bell version of WebOSDoctor. If they choose Sprint, they get the error message that has been posted here countless times because the link is broken. It used to work but the URL changed so WebOSQuickInstall.jar cannot download the correct file.

They don't realize they can manually download the Sprint version of WebOSDoctor from a link on the same page, so they continue to post here saying they can't get it to work.

Most of this can be avoided if the WebOSQuickInstall.jar attachment at the bottom of the first page of this thread is updated so that when people download it, launch it, and are then prompted to download the WebOSDoctor file, it will point to the correct download link and then download the correct version of WebOSDoctor. People will no longer have to take the second step of manually downloading the WebOSDoctor file.

I would think this would be a relatively simple fix for Jason to implement and it would cut down on the bombardment of these same questions and answers being posted.

In fairness to those that are trying to get this to work, the first post of this thread does have conflicting/incorrect information and should be corrected. We've already posted the workaround over and over again but people aren't getting it.

It's up to Jason now. Hindsight is 20/20 they say but most of these recent posts asking for help could have been avoided if the info on the first page were updated.

finchi_jh · 09/14/2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

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"

I bought the classic... But was unable to set it up.... I use mac laptop with my pre. I meani get some of what you guys are saying ....but some things are just foreign ...and I do searches ....maybe I'm searching the wrong way.

mackpettigrew · 09/14/2009, 09:12 AM

i am running an imac and have installed and put pre in dev mode and it will still not see my device. When i hit reinstall novacom it brings up the install then tells me install failed cant locate the files needed to install program.....tried on my other imac and same thing any ideas?

DJeremyC · 09/14/2009, 09:33 AM

Well FINALLY for WebOS Quick Install to work, had to install it on my WinXP Tablet Ed. but it works, I still cant get it working on Win7 x64 even if I run the virtual PC in XP mode.....hmm....not sure why...BUT least I got a working copy at the moment.

Really need to find a way to get win7 working. Maybe I'll try to uninstall, reinstall etc. Any good way of making sure that all Novacom processes etc are deleted too?

Also, aside from tweaks how do you determine where you can install the .ipk to be able to download more apps as my orginal partition is maxed out.

And thanks for putting up with me, and thanks in advance for help later...

Achill3s · 09/14/2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJeremyC

Well FINALLY for WebOS Quick Install to work, had to install it on my WinXP Tablet Ed. but it works, I still cant get it working on Win7 x64 even if I run the virtual PC in XP mode.....hmm....not sure why...BUT least I got a working copy at the moment.

Really need to find a way to get win7 working. Maybe I'll try to uninstall, reinstall etc. Any good way of making sure that all Novacom processes etc are deleted too?

Also, aside from tweaks how do you determine where you can install the .ipk to be able to download more apps as my orginal partition is maxed out.

And thanks for putting up with me, and thanks in advance for help later...

The Novacom can be uninstalled and reinstalled:

1. Add/remove programs > uninstall Novacom
2. Open Webosquickinstall > File > options > reinstall Novacom

Jason Robitaille · 09/14/2009, 10:53 AM

On request from Trekker, I've taken a hex editor and manually edited the WebOSQuickInstall.jar file to update the url. Forgot to do a full source code backup before I began work on v2.5, so it wouldn't have been as simple as recompiling with the updated url, heh. So, yea, hindsight 20/20. File attached to first post

jalsberg · 09/14/2009, 11:02 AM

I have tried this on two different PCs, both with XP loaded and I the NEXT button never becomes active on the final screen. I've waited several hours for 'the drivers to load' and nothing happens. My Pre has webOS 1.1.0. Is that why the Quick Installer won't see my device? Can someone help me get past this so I can load the HomeBrew apps?

Thanks,

Jeff

Jason Robitaille · 09/14/2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalsberg

I have tried this on two different PCs, both with XP loaded and I the NEXT button never becomes active on the final screen. I've waited several hours for 'the drivers to load' and nothing happens. My Pre has webOS 1.1.0. Is that why the Quick Installer won't see my device? Can someone help me get past this so I can load the HomeBrew apps?

What "next" button?

jalsberg · 09/14/2009, 11:24 AM

After it checks the system and goes to the screen where there is a HELP button and the dimmed NEXT button and says "Connect your phone directly to your computer with your USB cable.

Do not remove the battery or disconnect your phone during this process." That NEXT button. Thanks Jason - really appreciate your efforts.

maxima2k53 · 09/14/2009, 11:25 AM

hey jason...so by the end of this week or u still dont know the eta of 2.5?

Jason Robitaille · 09/14/2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxima2k53

hey jason...so by the end of this week or u still dont know the eta of 2.5?

Tenatively this friday

maxima2k53 · 09/14/2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

Tenatively this friday

awesome cant w8 for friday lol thanks!!

tsmeltzer · 09/14/2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalsberg

After it checks the system and goes to the screen where there is a HELP button and the dimmed NEXT button and says "Connect your phone directly to your computer with your USB cable.

Do not remove the battery or disconnect your phone during this process." That NEXT button. Thanks Jason - really appreciate your efforts.

Sounds like you are running the Doctor. DO NOT do that!

janrif · 09/14/2009, 12:07 PM

Wonderful application, 2 questions:

1. where does user select new background for locked view? If PC, my selection of png does upload & install.
2. analog clock theme does not install on selection in tweak dialog. what should I look at for troubleshooting?

Thanks.

09/14/2009, 12:42 AM	#3321 (permalink)
lamboh Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 194 Likes: 0 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	ahh..figured it out...if people are having problems dl'ing from op, try email attachment...work for me __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD-WX7xU9PE
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09/14/2009, 01:13 AM	#3322 (permalink)
elliot82 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	can't get it to work i have the webosquickinstall and the webosdoctor on my desktop i have a mac pc when i click webinstall it does nothing it says i need to restart quickinstall but i don't know how to do it when i click on web doctor it goes to the screen where i insert the usb cable to computer and when i do that it still does nothing can anybody help me out with good instructions thank you
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09/14/2009, 01:50 AM	#3324 (permalink)
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09/14/2009, 01:55 AM	#3325 (permalink)
automatom01 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry about the double post. Fixed my problem, by the way, just used a different comp. Last edited by automatom01; 09/14/2009 at 02:43 AM.
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09/14/2009, 09:12 AM	#3329 (permalink)
mackpettigrew Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i am running an imac and have installed and put pre in dev mode and it will still not see my device. When i hit reinstall novacom it brings up the install then tells me install failed cant locate the files needed to install program.....tried on my other imac and same thing any ideas?
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09/14/2009, 09:33 AM	#3330 (permalink)
DJeremyC Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX Posts: 735 Likes: 17 Thanks: 478 Thanked 157 Times in 126 Posts	Well FINALLY for WebOS Quick Install to work, had to install it on my WinXP Tablet Ed. but it works, I still cant get it working on Win7 x64 even if I run the virtual PC in XP mode.....hmm....not sure why...BUT least I got a working copy at the moment. Really need to find a way to get win7 working. Maybe I'll try to uninstall, reinstall etc. Any good way of making sure that all Novacom processes etc are deleted too? Also, aside from tweaks how do you determine where you can install the .ipk to be able to download more apps as my orginal partition is maxed out. And thanks for putting up with me, and thanks in advance for help later...
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Jason Robitaille Legend Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 3,880 Likes: 471 Thanks: 801 Thanked 12,883 Times in 1,489 Posts	On request from Trekker, I've taken a hex editor and manually edited the WebOSQuickInstall.jar file to update the url. Forgot to do a full source code backup before I began work on v2.5, so it wouldn't have been as simple as recompiling with the updated url, heh. So, yea, hindsight 20/20. File attached to first post
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09/14/2009, 11:02 AM	#3333 (permalink)
jalsberg Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hanging with a dimmed NEXT button I have tried this on two different PCs, both with XP loaded and I the NEXT button never becomes active on the final screen. I've waited several hours for 'the drivers to load' and nothing happens. My Pre has webOS 1.1.0. Is that why the Quick Installer won't see my device? Can someone help me get past this so I can load the HomeBrew apps? Thanks, Jeff
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09/14/2009, 11:24 AM	#3335 (permalink)
jalsberg Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	After it checks the system and goes to the screen where there is a HELP button and the dimmed NEXT button and says "Connect your phone directly to your computer with your USB cable. Do not remove the battery or disconnect your phone during this process." That NEXT button. Thanks Jason - really appreciate your efforts.
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09/14/2009, 11:25 AM	#3336 (permalink)
maxima2k53 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 3,599 Likes: 0 Thanks: 1,084 Thanked 247 Times in 206 Posts	hey jason...so by the end of this week or u still dont know the eta of 2.5?
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09/14/2009, 12:07 PM	#3340 (permalink)
janrif Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Thanks: 15 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wonderful application, 2 questions: 1. where does user select new background for locked view? If PC, my selection of png does upload & install. 2. analog clock theme does not install on selection in tweak dialog. what should I look at for troubleshooting? Thanks. __________________ Jan Rifkinson Ridgefield CT USA
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