FileMgr Service v2.0.8

[Jason Robitaille]

FileMgr v2.0.8

It's finally here! FileMgr ready for webOS 2.0 (and backwards compatible with webOS 1.4.5).



FileMgr is a powerful extensive custom homebrew webOS service that provides file IO and full file management control.

It's is probably best known for being the component powering my file manager, Internalz Pro, but is also used in a number of other apps and patches.

FileMgr has come a long way since it's initial releases in 2009 and with v2.0.0, FileMgr solidifies it's position within homebrew for the long run.

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


An updated v2.0.0 API specsheet is attached to this post for any homebrew developer to use freely.


P|C Homebrew Gallery: http://www.precentral.net/filemgr-service

Note: FileMgr 2.0.0 requires Homebrew JS Service Framework.


Change Log
v2.0.8 - January 29, 2012
- Now uses AUSMT for .patch file installation

v2.0.3 - March 18, 2011
- Improved functions to hide Internalz or Internalz Pro

v2.0.2 - March 8, 2011
- Minor code cleanup
- Fixed version display issue

v2.0.1 - March 7, 2011
- Fixes the bug where the notification after a "move" says "Moved: sync"
- Fixed a bug preventing detection of lower levels of directories, when Master Mode is disabled

v2.0.0 - 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

[Editor02]

Wow thanks for releasing this!! Sorry, I don't know much about these apps, is it an alternative to Internalsz (which at this point isn't compatible with webOS 2.x)? Or does it serve a totally different purpose?

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by Editor02

Wow thanks for releasing this!! Sorry, I don't know much about these apps, is it an alternative to Internalsz (which at this point isn't compatible with webOS 2.x)? Or does it serve a totally different purpose?

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

Internalz is fully powered by FileMgr. Internalz itself works fine with webOS 2.x, but FileMgr 1.1.9 didn't.

So using FileMgr 2.0.0 will let the current Internalz version work fully on webOS 2.x

[kbrabble]

Thanks for this, will be good to have internalz working again.

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by kbrabble

Thanks for this, will be good to have internalz working again.

The download link is already there. The P|C Homebrew Gallery page has the download

[PreGP]

Thanks Jason. Have donated. Really good to get Internalz working again.

[Volcom45]

Haha weird, I downloaded the 2.0 IPK and installed through preware and it still shows the old 1.x version. apparently didnt' upgrade..

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by volcom45

Haha weird, I downloaded the 2.0 IPK and installed through preware and it still shows the old 1.x version. apparently didnt' upgrade..

As stated in the original post, Homebrew JS Service Framework is a new dependency. Install that first.

[saiks]

Thanks

[Editor02]

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

Internalz is fully powered by FileMgr. Internalz itself works fine with webOS 2.x, but FileMgr 1.1.9 didn't.

So using FileMgr 2.0.0 will let the current Internalz version work fully on webOS 2.x

Oh serious! You're a legend mate. Thanks Jason!

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

[stbxxl]

I just tried updating to FileMgr 2.0.0 (from version 1.1.9) through Preware 1.5.4 on my Sprint Pre (with webOS 1.4.5) and got the following IPKG log error message:

+-----------------------------------------------------------+
begin
Nothing Interesting.
download
% Total % Received % Xferd Average Speed Time Time Time Current
91 104k 91 97565 0 0 33191 0 0:00:03 0:00:02 0:00:01 46021
100 104k 100 104k 0 0 35587 0 0:00:03 0:00:03 --:--:-- 48954
identify
ca.canucksoftware.filemgr
failed
-1: Unable to run command: /usr/bin/luna-send -n 6 luna://com.palm.appinstaller/installNoVerify '{"subscribe":true, "target": "/media/internal/.developer/ca.canucksoftware.filemgr_2.0.0_all.ipk", "uncompressedSize": 0}' 2>&1
** Message: serviceResponse Handling: 2, {"returnValue":true , "ticket":2, "subscribed":true}
** Message: serviceResponse Handling: 2, { "ticket":2 , "status":"STARTING" }
** Message: serviceResponse Handling: 2, { "ticket":2 , "status":"CREATE_TMP" }
** Message: serviceResponse Handling: 2, { "ticket":2 , "status":"VERIFYING" }
** Message: serviceResponse Handling: 2, { "ticket":2 , "status":"IPKG_INSTALL" }
+-----------------------------------------------------------+

I got a similar error when I tried the update to SysToolMgr Service 1.0.0.

Any idea how this can be fixed?

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by STBXXL

I just tried updating to FileMgr 2.0.0 (from version 1.1.9) through Preware 1.5.4 on my Sprint Pre (with webOS 1.4.5) and got the following IPKG log error message

Did you install Homebrew JS Service Framework first? Both FileMgr 2.0 and SysToolsMgr 1.0 require it.

[stbxxl]

So I tried to manually install the Homebrew JS Service Framework from the Pre's USB drive first (also through Preware). After that both the new FileMgr and the SysToolMgr Service upgraded just fine. It was not clear to me that the JS Service Framework is also needed for a webOS 1.4.5 device. In particular since it doesn't show up in Preware (yet).

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by STBXXL

So I tried to manually install the Homebrew JS Service Framework from the Pre's USB drive first (also through Preware). After that both the new FileMgr and the SysToolMgr Service upgraded just fine. It was not clear to me that the JS Service Framework is also needed for a webOS 1.4.5 device. In particular since it doesn't show up in Preware (yet).

There were some initial issues with getting Homebrew JS Service Framework on the feed, but as of now, it's up

[stbxxl]

Originally Posted by STBXXL

So I tried to manually install the Homebrew JS Service Framework from the Pre's USB drive first (also through Preware). After that both the new FileMgr and the SysToolMgr Service upgraded just fine. It was not clear to me that the JS Service Framework is also needed for a webOS 1.4.5 device. In particular since it doesn't show up in Preware (yet).

Strangely the FileMgr icon doesn't show up in the launcher (I also tried a Luna reset). But it's there as search finds it when I type "file" and I can start it and it's reporting that the Service running properly. The SysToolMgr icon shows up just fine. It's not a big deal of course. I'm happy that the updates went through and I will send a donation later today.

Cheers.

[stbxxl]

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

There were some initial issues with getting Homebrew JS Service Framework on the feed, but as of now, it's up

Indeed it is. I was too fast...

[graffix31]

i just installed internalz from preware. both homebrew js and filemgr 2.0 are installed but file mgr says it is not running properly. anybody else get this. sprint pre on 2.1
thanks

just uninstalled all 3, restarted, installed internalz again which installed everything again, restarted and internalz shows an error and filemgr says service is not running properly. im at a loss. anyone else get this?
thanks

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by graffix31

i just installed internalz from preware. both homebrew js and filemgr 2.0 are installed but file mgr says it is not running properly. anybody else get this. sprint pre on 2.1
thanks

just uninstalled all 3, restarted, installed internalz again which installed everything again, restarted and internalz shows an error and filemgr says service is not running properly. im at a loss. anyone else get this?
thanks

Try doing a "clean install":

1. Uninstall Homebrew JS Service Framework, FileMgr, SysToolsMgr, flashlight patches, Internalz, (and all other involved apps/patches
2. Restart your device (note: a simple luna restart isn't enough; full device restart)
3. Install Homebrew JS Service, FileMgr, SysToolsMgr, and the involved apps/patches ya want

Should work then.

[graffix31]

Should i install them all through quick install. because that is whet i did when install ing through preware. and always a full restart.. i will give it another shot and see how i do. thanks a lot for the response.

[Jason Robitaille]

Originally Posted by graffix31

Should i install them all through quick install. because that is whet i did when install ing through preware. and always a full restart.. i will give it another shot and see how i do. thanks a lot for the response.

nah, preware should be fine now that yesterday's issues are resolved