Pixi PalmDatabase.db3 and webosquick Q's

aethergray · 11/03/2010, 06:11 PM

I've been searching the forum and google for a few days now, so if it's already been answered, my apologies.

First, is the text message data on the pixi stored in the same file/location as the pre? namely: "/var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3"?

Second, with webosquickinstall, is it always required that the phone be in developer mode, or could one pull "PalmDatabase.db3" off the phone without enabling developer mode (and without internalz)?

I'm trying to help someone recover some deleted texts, and since it's not my phone I'm not comfortable just fooling around with it. Hoping someone knowledgeable can help. Thanks!

NuttyBunny · 11/03/2010, 07:53 PM

The first I don't know, but I assume it's on the same place.
The second, no, you can't pull the file without enabling developer mode, sorry.
upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart <- it's easy

windzilla · 11/03/2010, 08:01 PM

1) Yes I am fairly sure it is in the same place.

2) as nuttybunny said, you DO need to be in developer mode. do not worry too much, developer mode is similar to being the "administrator" on your regular computer.

Good luck!

NachoB · 11/04/2010, 04:26 AM

I prefer the easier code of webos20090606

Admin7667 · 10/12/2011, 12:36 PM

I am in the same boat here as aethergray. I am trying to recover my PalmDatabase.db3 from my palm Pixi Plus and have read tons on this... but I have a few questions. So do I have to install Internalz actually on the phone it's self.?.?. then drill down and get my file at /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3

At that point do I email it once I "copy" or do I connect to my laptop or what. I know what to do once I have the file, I already have SQLite and have read my iphone back up files so I feel comfortable there... I just need help getting my PalmDatabase.db3 off my palm pixi

It also looks like I have to be in developer mode. where do I type in the webos20090606 to get in the developer mode?

Thanks guys!

forrestry · 10/12/2011, 05:48 PM

One way, without putting any extra software on the phone, would probably be to download the novacom terminal program...
1) put the phone in developer mode (type webos20090606 at the home screen, and toggle the button which pops up)
2) plug the phone into computer via USB
3) connect via the novacom terminal
4) run the command
cp /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3 /media/internal
this will copy the database file to the section of the phone which can be accessed as a USB drive
5) re-plug the phone in to USB and enable USB drive
6) copy the file off

mc_gusto · 10/13/2011, 12:01 AM

I just used WOSQI and did a "receive file" /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3

and a "send file" to /var/luna/data/dbdata/

Syndil · 10/13/2011, 08:50 AM

There's a thread on this.

http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pr...ng-phones.html

I used this method to backup and restore my text messages when I converted my Sprint Pixi into a Pixi Plus.

Admin7667 · 10/20/2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forrestry

One way, without putting any extra software on the phone, would probably be to download the novacom terminal program...
1) put the phone in developer mode (type webos20090606 at the home screen, and toggle the button which pops up)
2) plug the phone into computer via USB
3) connect via the novacom terminal
4) run the command
cp /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3 /media/internal
this will copy the database file to the section of the phone which can be accessed as a USB drive
5) re-plug the phone in to USB and enable USB drive
6) copy the file off

Guys I feel like I am a pretty smart guy but... I just can't wrap my arms around this... I have googled "novacom terminal" and can't come up with anything... is that a program that I could install on my windows based laptop.?.?.?.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mc_gusto

I just used WOSQI and did a "receive file" /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3

and a "send file" to /var/luna/data/dbdata/

From my research it looks like this is something you install on the phone its self... right.?.?. If that is the case I can't install anything on the phone, it has no service right now.

What I really need is to be able to connect to my laptop via USB cord and get the PalmDatabase.db3 file... Am I making this harder than it actually is.?.?.?.

Admin7667 · 02:23 PM

Is WebOS Quick Install v4.3.1 only for Mac based machines? I have a windows machine and can't seem to figer out how to install the dang program....

*EDIT* I figered out how to install WebOS and now I just have to connect the phone and get the file... I hope it works!

forrestry · 10/22/2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admin7667

Guys I feel like I am a pretty smart guy but... I just can't wrap my arms around this... I have googled "novacom terminal" and can't come up with anything... is that a program that I could install on my windows based laptop.?.?.?.

First thing that comes up on google (for me) is
webos-internals.org/wiki/Novacom_on_Windows

Follow the instructions there (you'll need to find the Palm SDK, just google it)
SDK = software development kit (package of tools from Palm which let you write apps for your phone, this includes the novacom terminal)

Shouldn't be hard, give it a crack and let us know how you get on

11/03/2010, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
aethergray Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pixi PalmDatabase.db3 and webosquick Q's I've been searching the forum and google for a few days now, so if it's already been answered, my apologies. First, is the text message data on the pixi stored in the same file/location as the pre? namely: "/var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3"? Second, with webosquickinstall, is it always required that the phone be in developer mode, or could one pull "PalmDatabase.db3" off the phone without enabling developer mode (and without internalz)? I'm trying to help someone recover some deleted texts, and since it's not my phone I'm not comfortable just fooling around with it. Hoping someone knowledgeable can help. Thanks!
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11/03/2010, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
NuttyBunny Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mexico Posts: 2,392 Likes Received: 225 Thanks: 88 Thanked 944 Times in 475 Posts	The first I don't know, but I assume it's on the same place. The second, no, you can't pull the file without enabling developer mode, sorry. upupdowndownleftrightleftrightbastart <- it's easy __________________ Just remember: If I helped you, press the thanks button! Owner of: Pre Sprint, Pre Telcel, Pre Plus AT&T, Pre 2 Unlocked, Pixi Plus AT&T, TouchPad, and a shiny new AT&T Pre3. Needs: Veer (anyone?) Apps: Subnet Calculator, FreeCam, PhotoFun, NuttyPad (work in progress) HomeBrew: meta-doctor and Messaging Plugins collaborator Twitter: @cesarneg
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windzilla Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Woo, MA Posts: 1,438 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 287 Thanked 464 Times in 250 Posts	1) Yes I am fairly sure it is in the same place. 2) as nuttybunny said, you DO need to be in developer mode. do not worry too much, developer mode is similar to being the "administrator" on your regular computer. Good luck!
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11/04/2010, 04:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
NachoB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,945 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 339 Thanked 988 Times in 715 Posts	I prefer the easier code of webos20090606
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10/12/2011, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Admin7667 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am in the same boat here as aethergray. I am trying to recover my PalmDatabase.db3 from my palm Pixi Plus and have read tons on this... but I have a few questions. So do I have to install Internalz actually on the phone it's self.?.?. then drill down and get my file at /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3 At that point do I email it once I "copy" or do I connect to my laptop or what. I know what to do once I have the file, I already have SQLite and have read my iphone back up files so I feel comfortable there... I just need help getting my PalmDatabase.db3 off my palm pixi It also looks like I have to be in developer mode. where do I type in the webos20090606 to get in the developer mode? Thanks guys!
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10/12/2011, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
forrestry Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One way, without putting any extra software on the phone, would probably be to download the novacom terminal program... 1) put the phone in developer mode (type webos20090606 at the home screen, and toggle the button which pops up) 2) plug the phone into computer via USB 3) connect via the novacom terminal 4) run the command cp /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3 /media/internal this will copy the database file to the section of the phone which can be accessed as a USB drive 5) re-plug the phone in to USB and enable USB drive 6) copy the file off
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10/13/2011, 12:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
mc_gusto Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 461 Likes Received: 22 Thanks: 73 Thanked 65 Times in 27 Posts	I just used WOSQI and did a "receive file" /var/luna/data/dbdata/PalmDatabase.db3 and a "send file" to /var/luna/data/dbdata/ __________________ SWW for 1.4.5
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10/13/2011, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Syndil Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 1,393 Likes Received: 86 Thanks: 47 Thanked 242 Times in 161 Posts	There's a thread on this. http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pr...ng-phones.html I used this method to backup and restore my text messages when I converted my Sprint Pixi into a Pixi Plus. __________________ Touchscreens are a fad.
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10/20/2011, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Admin7667 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is WebOS Quick Install v4.3.1 only for Mac based machines? I have a windows machine and can't seem to figer out how to install the dang program.... EDIT I figered out how to install WebOS and now I just have to connect the phone and get the file... I hope it works! Last edited by Admin7667; 10/20/2011 at 02:23 PM.
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