SysToolsMgr Service v1.0.5

Jason Robitaille · 02:38 PM

SysToolsMgr v1.0.5

Homebrew's favourite "odds and ends" service is back with webOS 2.x support!

All the standard system functions are still here and available for homebrew developers to harness. System functions like listing running apps and running processes, controling flashlight LED, getting CPU info, getting memory info, and much more.

If you'd like to help support SysToolsMgr's development, please consider a donation.

An updated v1.0.0 API specsheet is attached to this post.

SOURCE: systoolsmgr-service - Project Hosting on Google Code

P|C Homebrew Gallery: SysToolsMgr Service | PreCentral.net | The #1 Palm Pre and Pixi Community

Note: SysToolsMgr 1.0.0 requires Homebrew JS Service Framework.

Change Log
v1.0.5 - October 11, 2011
- Now support Pre3's led flash, thanks to mpx

v1.0.2 - June 1, 2011
- Fixed the clock theme list updater for webOS 1.4.5 devices

v1.0.0 - March 4, 2011
- Completely re-written into a Node.js service for webOS 2.x
- Redesigned frontend app
- Now stays as an icon in the launcher, rather than being hidden
- Can now be completely removed via orange+tap uninstall method

Xanadu73 · 03/04/2011, 11:50 AM

Geeze...

I'm really running out of excuses now not to Meta-Doctor my Pre Minus...

Thank you, Jason!

M.

NickVTPre · 03/04/2011, 11:57 AM

Does this mean the NDA has been lifted? (asking because last i heard the LED Flashlight function was waiting for that).

Thanks!

Jason Robitaille · 03/04/2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickVTPre

Does this mean the NDA has been lifted? (asking because last i heard the LED Flashlight function was waiting for that).

Thanks!

NDA is not lifted, but I got permission from Palm for the releases

totow · 03/07/2011, 03:38 AM

Hello,

thanks for that great tool!

I updated my Pre- to webOS 2.1 and installed the SysToolsMgr but when I start the app it says: "Service not running" and restart the device and reinstall SysToolsMgr. I've done that twice but still no result.

I use a german version of webOS. Can this be the problem?

Thanks,
Torsten

CptOx · 03/07/2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by totow

Hello,

thanks for that great tool!

I updated my Pre- to webOS 2.1 and installed the SysToolsMgr but when I start the app it says: "Service not running" and restart the device and reinstall SysToolsMgr. I've done that twice but still no result.

I use a german version of webOS. Can this be the problem?

Thanks,
Torsten

If you used Preware to install JS Service Framework and SysToolsMgr try this.
De-install all services with Preware. Do a Device Restart. Connect with USB (charging) in Developer Mode. Using WebOS Quick Install 4.04 install JS Service Framework, FileMgr Service, SysToolsMgr Service. Eject Pre-. Then Device Restart and all services running.

graffix31 · 03/07/2011, 08:30 AM

yeah i tried a few times using preware and it never worked. quick install works perfect. i dont know what the issue is. just remove everything from preware and then restart, add everything through qi. good to go.

totow · 03/07/2011, 08:51 AM

Works for me too!
Thanks a lot!

Xanadu73 · 03/07/2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graffix31

yeah i tried a few times using preware and it never worked. quick install works perfect. i dont know what the issue is. just remove everything from preware and then restart, add everything through qi. good to go.

The only issue I have ever had with Jason's software is that his post-install routine is to restart the "Java Service" which cuts network connectivity (making it impossible to successfully "install all" from the saved package list in Preware) the first time you try. Once that list gets past his services/apps, everything's fine.

I have no explanation why you guys are having problems since I just did all this yesterday afternoon, exclusively via Preware, without any issues.

M.

Jason Robitaille · 03/07/2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanadu73

The only issue I have ever had with Jason's software is that his post-install routine is to restart the "Java Service" which cuts network connectivity (making it impossible to successfully "install all" from the saved package list in Preware) the first time you try. Once that list gets past his services/apps, everything's fine.

I have no explanation why you guys are having problems since I just did all this yesterday afternoon, exclusively via Preware, without any issues.

M.

Do note: for webOS 2.x, there is no more java. SysToolsMgr is recoded in Node.js for that. So no more java restarts for webOS 2.x users

graffix31 · 03/07/2011, 11:21 AM

no kidding. when i was running them through preware that didnt work after the install it said that java needed to be reset. even though i hit yes nothing happened. when installing through quick install i did not get the prompt and everything loaded fine.

Xanadu73 · 03/07/2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

Do note: for webOS 2.x, there is no more java. SysToolsMgr is recoded in Node.js for that. So no more java restarts for webOS 2.x users

Understood. That's why I put it in quotes. I guess I should've said that. Thank you!

M.

Jason Robitaille · 03/07/2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanadu73

Understood. That's why I put it in quotes. I guess I should've said that. Thank you!

M.

Oh, my mistake, i misread your original post.

luxdelux007 · 04/04/2011, 09:19 PM

how do you use SysToolsMgr 1.00?

Jason Robitaille · 04/04/2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luxdelux007

how do you use SysToolsMgr 1.00?

SysToolsMgr is essentially a library of functions that other apps and patches can use; the frontend app merely shows the changelog and service status.

ZehHa · 09:39 AM

After updating both SysToolsMgr Service and Homebrew JS Service Framework to 1.0.1 on my 2.1.0 MetaDoctor PreMinus, the music player stays silent. Any audio streaming doesn't work (DrPodder, Music Player, UberRadio). I don't know if this is just a coincidence or if there is a causative coherence. Restarting audio service doesn't change anything, just as rebooting the device.

Lumberjack log "musicplayer"

Lumberjack log "everything" from start of muisc player to start of lumberjack

Jason Robitaille · 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZehHa

After updating both SysToolsMgr Service and Homebrew JS Service Framework to 1.0.1 on my 2.1.0 MetaDoctor PreMinus, the music player stays silent. Any audio streaming doesn't work (DrPodder, Music Player, UberRadio). I don't know if this is just a coincidence or if there is a causative coherence. Restarting audio service doesn't change anything, just as rebooting the device.

Lumberjack log will follow later.

Extremely doubtful it's related. None of my software interact with or do anything at all related to the music API; in fact, both SysToolsMgr and Homebrew JS Service Framework are standalone and no music software access them, afaik.

There is a known unrelated webOS 2.x system bug that could explain the issue: http://forums.precentral.net/hedami/...yer-remix.html

ApplePie · 04/07/2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZehHa

After updating both SysToolsMgr Service and Homebrew JS Service Framework to 1.0.1 on my 2.1.0 MetaDoctor PreMinus, the music player stays silent. Any audio streaming doesn't work (DrPodder, Music Player, UberRadio). I don't know if this is just a coincidence or if there is a causative coherence. Restarting audio service doesn't change anything, just as rebooting the device.

Lumberjack log will follow later.

I would try raising the volume. Seriously, it happened to me once! :blush:

ZehHa · 04/07/2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApplePie

I would try raising the volume. Seriously, it happened to me once! :blush:

Tried this first. Didn't change anything.

@Jason: Thanks for your reply. The Lumberjack log shows that "file:///usr/palm/applications/com.palm.app.musicplayer/framework_config.json" is missing now. Don't know how this could disappear. Besides normal usage, like peeking into my calendar, looking up a couple of addresses, and browsing the web, I just loaded the two updates mentioned above.

Looks like my Pre needs the doctor again.

Xanadu73 · 04/07/2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZehHa

The Lumberjack log shows that "file:///usr/palm/applications/com.palm.app.musicplayer/framework_config.json" is missing now.

I don't have that on mine, nor is it in the Doctor. Ignore it.

M.

03/04/2011, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xanadu73 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hour West of Philly, USA Posts: 1,571 Likes Received: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 215 Times in 161 Posts	Geeze... I'm really running out of excuses now not to Meta-Doctor my Pre Minus... Thank you, Jason! M.
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totow Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 5 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello, thanks for that great tool! I updated my Pre- to webOS 2.1 and installed the SysToolsMgr but when I start the app it says: "Service not running" and restart the device and reinstall SysToolsMgr. I've done that twice but still no result. I use a german version of webOS. Can this be the problem? Thanks, Torsten
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graffix31 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of Boston Posts: 950 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 206 Thanked 132 Times in 119 Posts	yeah i tried a few times using preware and it never worked. quick install works perfect. i dont know what the issue is. just remove everything from preware and then restart, add everything through qi. good to go.
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03/07/2011, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
totow Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 5 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Works for me too! Thanks a lot!
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03/07/2011, 11:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
graffix31 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of Boston Posts: 950 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 206 Thanked 132 Times in 119 Posts	no kidding. when i was running them through preware that didnt work after the install it said that java needed to be reset. even though i hit yes nothing happened. when installing through quick install i did not get the prompt and everything loaded fine.
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luxdelux007 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how do you use SysToolsMgr 1.00?
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ZehHa Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hatterode Posts: 99 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	After updating both SysToolsMgr Service and Homebrew JS Service Framework to 1.0.1 on my 2.1.0 MetaDoctor PreMinus, the music player stays silent. Any audio streaming doesn't work (DrPodder, Music Player, UberRadio). I don't know if this is just a coincidence or if there is a causative coherence. Restarting audio service doesn't change anything, just as rebooting the device. Lumberjack log "musicplayer" Lumberjack log "everything" from start of muisc player to start of lumberjack Last edited by ZehHa; 04/07/2011 at 09:39 AM.
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