How To: Install .patch files with WOSQI

Jason Robitaille · 11:48 AM

Often times on these forum, you may notice patches posted in .patch format. Most people are used to seeing patches as ipk files, though in reality, those ipks are actually containing .patch files inside.

Since the WebOSQuickInstall v2.7 update, it's patching system was changed to be fully compatible with the WebOS-Internals format. I added a neat feature of being able to install basic .patch files under that format.

So I figured it'd help people if I gave a quick tutorial

First off, download the patch file.
Currently the forums don't support .patch uploads, so most times you'll see the .patch inside a zip.
Click the "+" button in WOSQI
Browse to, and select, the .patch file you've downloaded.
Hit the "Install" button and you're done!

(Alternatively, you could just drag and drop the .patch file onto the WOSQI window)

The patch will be completely WebOS-Internals format compatible. This means you will be able to remove it like any other patch: via Tools->Device Management (switch dropdown box to "Patches") or in Preware under the "Patches" section.

Audemars02 · 10/21/2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

The patch will be completely WebOS-Internals format compatible. This means you will be able to remove it like any other patch: via Tools->Device Management (switch dropdown box to "Patches") or in Preware.

Jason -- I just installed the "Improved Camera Filename" patch we have been discussing in a separate thread and noticed that in Preware, this shows up under "Install Packages" under "Unknown" and not "Patches". Is that how this is supposed to be shown, or should it show up under "patches"?

thanks again for all your hard work!

Jason Robitaille · 10/21/2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Audemars02

Jason -- I just installed the "Improved Camera Filename" patch we have been discussing in a separate thread and noticed that in Preware, this shows up under "Install Packages" under "Unknown" and not "Patches". Is that how this is supposed to be shown, or should it show up under "patches"?

Remember that file access issue you mentioned in the other thread, that'd be a side effect. For the average user, it'll install error-free, appearing as a patch

Audemars02 · 10/21/2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

Remember that file access issue you mentioned in the other thread, that'd be a side effect. For the average user, it'll install error-free, appearing as a patch

D'oh!!! oh well.. any idea why that error would happen?

Jason Robitaille · 10/21/2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Audemars02

D'oh!!! oh well.. any idea why that error would happen?

At first guess, a file read access error in your "temporary files" folder. I could definitely be wrong though.

elryon · 10/21/2009, 01:26 PM

How bout something that creates a .patch file? The one I made with quilt doesn't want to work right for some reason...

Jason Robitaille · 10/21/2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elryon

How bout something that creates a .patch file? The one I made with quilt doesn't want to work right for some reason...

You can do that easily in commandline with diff:

Code:

eg./  diff -u original.js revised.js > output.patch

It you want a real quick java-based cross-platform GUI, I can make that if you want

elryon · 10/21/2009, 01:34 PM

if that's all I need than I can do that... will try when I get home from work.. thanks

Jason Robitaille · 10/21/2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elryon

if that's all I need than I can do that... will try when I get home from work.. thanks

Alternatively I've also just released UnifiedDiffCreator: http://forums.precentral.net/canuck-...f-creator.html

deltasig · 10/21/2009, 02:15 PM

how would I go about getting the latest version of quickinstall?

Jason Robitaille · 10/21/2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by deltasig

how would I go about getting the latest version of quickinstall?

http://forums.precentral.net/homebre...-7-beyond.html

daventx · 10/22/2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

You can do that easily in commandline with diff:

Code:

eg./  diff -u original.js revised.js > output.patch

It you want a real quick java-based cross-platform GUI, I can make that if you want

As an aternative, check out this link:

The Ten Minute Guide to diff and patch

It explains towards the bottom how to use diff to make a patch on a whole directory! Makes it ALOT easier when multiple files are edited

Audemars02 · 10/22/2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

Remember that file access issue you mentioned in the other thread, that'd be a side effect. For the average user, it'll install error-free, appearing as a patch

jason -- found the reason for the error... I deleted the contents of my Temp directory (something I haven't done in over 2 years, and it was over 15 gig!!!), uninstalled the patches, and then reinstalled 2 patches (the filename patch and the unthrottle download manager patch). The patches were able to download and install without any errors, but the patches still show up as "other" and not "patches" in Preware.

FAtristain · 11/30/2009, 01:36 PM

Well, I downloaded the patch and follow the instructions as stated above using WOSQI, but it does not let me select or drag and drop the patch into the WOSQI window.

I am able of installing other "Homebrew" apps, OK, but does not seem to like the ".patch" file.

Any suggestions?

Fedman

Jason Robitaille · 11/30/2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FAtristain

Well, I downloaded the patch and follow the instructions as stated above using WOSQI, but it does not let me select or drag and drop the patch into the WOSQI window.

I am able of installing other "Homebrew" apps, OK, but does not seem to like the ".patch" file.

Any suggestions?

Fedman

What version of WebOS Quick Install does it say in the About screen?

FAtristain · 12/02/2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

What version of WebOS Quick Install does it say in the About screen?

Version 2.6....

Jason Robitaille · 12/02/2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAtristain

Version 2.6....

May wanna upgrade to the the current version. 2.6 didn't support .patch installation

FAtristain · 12/02/2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

May wanna upgrade to the the current version. 2.6 didn't support .patch installation

Any suggestions as to where to get the latest one?

Thanks in advance for your input

And for sure certain YOUR PATIENCE!!! :-)

Jason Robitaille · 12/02/2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAtristain

Any suggestions as to where to get the latest one?

Thanks in advance for your input

And for sure certain YOUR PATIENCE!!! :-)

The WebOS Quick Install thread, post 1

FAtristain · 12/02/2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

The WebOS Quick Install thread, post 1

Got it. Installed and running. I also installed the YouTube patch.

Thanks.

One minor item, in the WOSQI --> Tools --> Tweaks --> Online Repository

I get an error stating "Error Reading Package List" with an OK button.

Pressing the OK button brings the list of patches.

Any suggestions, or just not to worry about it....

Regards,

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Jason Robitaille Legend Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 3,883 Likes Received: 496 Thanks: 801 Thanked 12,954 Times in 1,495 Posts	How To: Install .patch files with WOSQI Often times on these forum, you may notice patches posted in .patch format. Most people are used to seeing patches as ipk files, though in reality, those ipks are actually containing .patch files inside. Since the WebOSQuickInstall v2.7 update, it's patching system was changed to be fully compatible with the WebOS-Internals format. I added a neat feature of being able to install basic .patch files under that format. So I figured it'd help people if I gave a quick tutorial First off, download the patch file. Currently the forums don't support .patch uploads, so most times you'll see the .patch inside a zip. Click the "+" button in WOSQI Browse to, and select, the .patch file you've downloaded. Hit the "Install" button and you're done! (Alternatively, you could just drag and drop the .patch file onto the WOSQI window) The patch will be completely WebOS-Internals format compatible. This means you will be able to remove it like any other patch: via Tools->Device Management (switch dropdown box to "Patches") or in Preware under the "Patches" section. Last edited by Jason Robitaille; 02/27/2010 at 11:48 AM.
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