Unnofficial PreCentral App

milominderbinder · 09:53 AM

For months, users have asked for a PreCentral App. Well, here is an app to get us going!

This app does one simple thing. It puts gives you a PreCentral icon in your App Launcher. Click it to go to the mobile version of PreCentral (m.precentral.net) to see:

• Top Stories
• PreCentral Forums
• Today's Posts
• Homebrew Gallery
• Search options

Landscape mode enlarges the text so that it is easier to read and tap links.

You can see the Top Stories and check out the Forums.

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Click Today's Posts for the latest posts from PreCentral's 300,000 members. Click Homebrew Gallery to see the newest apps.

. .

With so much information how do you find everything? Click search for the basic and Advanced Search.

Now you are never more than a tap away from PreCentral!

Thanks to kmax12 and sketch42 for creating this app based on this request.

When it is available in the Homebrew Gallery, it should be: PreCentral.
Until it is available in the Homebrew Gallery, to install it, right-click on this PreCentral-App.zip link and click Save Target As.... Open the zip and extract the ipk file to a location you will remember. Open WebOS Quick Install and press the plus button [+] then select the file you just saved (com.themxweb.precentral_0.0.1_all.ipk) and click install.

desolateone · 01/08/2010, 08:08 PM

thanks for the app
works great

Garrett92C · 01/08/2010, 08:35 PM

I was one of those who have wanted a Precentral app since we first discovered how to sideload homebrew apps through the email app lol. This is a great idea tho, and I love it

milominderbinder · 11:43 PM

Thanks to kmax12 and sketch42, this app has now been created. Please test and let us know how it works for you.

- Craig

IRhino · 01/13/2010, 10:41 AM

been waiting for this one. Thanks.

Audemars02 · 01/13/2010, 11:20 AM

how is this any different than going to m.precentral.net?

JrrInTN · 01/13/2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audemars02

how is this any different than going to m.precentral.net?

Wow, how did I miss that there even IS a m.precentral.net? I've been going to the full version this whole time! I agree though -- this looks like it would be no different than just using the "Add To Launcher" command in the browser to add the icon. If it adds any additional functionality, I'd be interested, but for now I have the PC mobile icon I just loaded via the browser.

So any reason to load as a Homebrew app?

Audemars02 · 01/13/2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrrInTN

Wow, how did I miss that there even IS a m.precentral.net? I've been going to the full version this whole time! I agree though -- this looks like it would be no different than just using the "Add To Launcher" command in the browser to add the icon. If it adds any additional functionality, I'd be interested, but for now I have the PC mobile icon I just loaded via the browser.

So any reason to load as a Homebrew app?

Ha! That is too funny! Basically, that is exactly what I did, by adding m.precentral.net to my launcher, I have 1-click access to the homepage. Also, I added a 2nd launcher icon for http:// m.forums.precentral.net/search.php?do=getdaily which is 1-click access to the forum, automatically defaulted to the last day's worth of entires.

knobbysideup · 01/13/2010, 12:08 PM

Yeah, this looks just like m.precentral.net? Maybe if there was an app that did threaded forums and such...

Grabber5.0 · 01/13/2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knobbysideup

Yeah, this looks just like m.precentral.net? Maybe if there was an app that did threaded forums and such...

That's because it is m.precentral.net.

rlopin · 04:13 PM

I too used the 'Add to Launcher' to get one-click access to Precentral. However, I would prefer the icon showed in this theme. (by default, WebOS makes a thumbnail out of the pre central page the last time you visited it and uses that as the icon).

Anyone know how to get the Pre to use this theme's icon instead?

Update: Never mind. I didn't realize that if I added m.precentral.net to my launcher instead of precentral.net it would use that same icon.

milominderbinder · 01/13/2010, 11:46 PM

There is now a similar Google Latitude app.

- Craig

sketch42 · 01/14/2010, 02:45 AM

its packed as an app for those that want to rely on palm backing up their info

Jason Robitaille · 01/14/2010, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sketch42

its packed as an app for those that want to rely on palm backing up their info

I don't believe non-App Catalog apps gets backed up

sketch42 · 01/14/2010, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Robitaille

I don't believe non-App Catalog apps gets backed up

your right they don't.. And because of that.. And soo many ppl using WOQI ...btw thanks for that jason... This is just one more ipk they'll add to their redownload no extra effort.. Just one more clcik

rgisraelsen · 01/15/2010, 02:16 AM

nice! and all along i thought it was so strange there wasnt a mobile version of precentral... guess i just didnt know it was there

milominderbinder · 01/15/2010, 09:55 AM

This basic version has:
• Top Stories
• PreCentral Forums
• Today's Posts
• Homebrew Gallery
• Search options
• Landscape mode
• Very fast loading and response

What additional features would you like to see in a future fancy version?

- Craig

Veritas06 · 01/28/2010, 10:43 PM

Sorry to revive a 2-week-old thread, but i just wanted to ask: Did you make this by hand or using Ares? I didn't see an "ares.js" or "ares_version.json" but i was hoping.

I have a few apps ideas (obviously very simple if i need help with webView) But i haven't been able to get the webView widget working in Ares. I set it up with the proper URL, but it doesn't load when i install the app. I tried posting in the forums with no responses.

Any help on getting webView working through Ares would be great! Thanks for this app too, i downloaded it as soon as i saw it.

Achill3s · 03/18/2010, 04:17 PM

Since 1.4, anytime I launch this app, it will start to load, swipe itself away and restart a new app load and will finish loading fine. This happens every time w/o fail. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it and I've also performed a full erase from device followed by a 1.4 dr (for other reasons). Still exhibiting this quirky behavior. Is it only my Pre?

Veritas06 · 03/18/2010, 04:21 PM

I think this app opens the browser to PreCentral, so when the first cards opens, it tells the browser to open the site, then close itself, then the browser open.

01/08/2010, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
desolateone Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the app works great
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01/08/2010, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Garrett92C Homebrew Developer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 125 Likes Received: 67 Thanks: 43 Thanked 3,128 Times in 2,009 Posts	I was one of those who have wanted a Precentral app since we first discovered how to sideload homebrew apps through the email app lol. This is a great idea tho, and I love it
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01/13/2010, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
milominderbinder Homebrew Developer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ↑ iPhone Black Launcher Theme Posts: 4,593 Likes Received: 117 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 3,156 Times in 908 Posts	Thanks to kmax12 and sketch42, this app has now been created. Please test and let us know how it works for you. - Craig __________________ - Milo → Getting Started → Ringtones → Videos/Movies → Patches/Themes → Music Player(Remix) → Battery Life → Backup/Syncing → Great Signal-Airave → iPhone Theme → Forum Guidelines Last edited by milominderbinder; 01/13/2010 at 11:43 PM.
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01/13/2010, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
IRhino Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 50 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	been waiting for this one. Thanks.
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01/13/2010, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Audemars02 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,487 Likes Received: 13 Thanks: 252 Thanked 405 Times in 238 Posts	how is this any different than going to m.precentral.net?
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01/13/2010, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
knobbysideup Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 839 Likes Received: 3 Thanks: 305 Thanked 108 Times in 70 Posts	Yeah, this looks just like m.precentral.net? Maybe if there was an app that did threaded forums and such...
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01/13/2010, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
rlopin Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 440 Likes Received: 8 Thanks: 112 Thanked 76 Times in 46 Posts	I too used the 'Add to Launcher' to get one-click access to Precentral. However, I would prefer the icon showed in this theme. (by default, WebOS makes a thumbnail out of the pre central page the last time you visited it and uses that as the icon). Anyone know how to get the Pre to use this theme's icon instead? Update: Never mind. I didn't realize that if I added m.precentral.net to my launcher instead of precentral.net it would use that same icon. __________________ Phones>Ericsson->iPaq->Treo700w>>PalmPre & TouchPad<<PC<-Amiga<-C64<-Vic20<-PET<Computers Last edited by rlopin; 01/13/2010 at 04:13 PM. Reason: spelling correction
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01/13/2010, 11:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
milominderbinder Homebrew Developer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ↑ iPhone Black Launcher Theme Posts: 4,593 Likes Received: 117 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 3,156 Times in 908 Posts	There is now a similar Google Latitude app. - Craig __________________ - Milo → Getting Started → Ringtones → Videos/Movies → Patches/Themes → Music Player(Remix) → Battery Life → Backup/Syncing → Great Signal-Airave → iPhone Theme → Forum Guidelines
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01/14/2010, 02:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
sketch42 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the dark recesses of the earth, awaiting "The Rise of the L@@T" Posts: 3,991 Likes Received: 184 Thanks: 2,996 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,402 Posts	its packed as an app for those that want to rely on palm backing up their info __________________ NEWBIES Check These Threads First WebOS FAQ • Export Contacts • Backup-Restore Patches/Apps • follow me on twitter • or Catch me at LOOT ATTN: If You like my Patches or Themes please feel free to DONATE
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01/15/2010, 02:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
rgisraelsen Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 128 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	nice! and all along i thought it was so strange there wasnt a mobile version of precentral... guess i just didnt know it was there
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01/15/2010, 09:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
milominderbinder Homebrew Developer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ↑ iPhone Black Launcher Theme Posts: 4,593 Likes Received: 117 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 3,156 Times in 908 Posts	This basic version has: • Top Stories • PreCentral Forums • Today's Posts • Homebrew Gallery • Search options • Landscape mode • Very fast loading and response What additional features would you like to see in a future fancy version? - Craig __________________ - Milo → Getting Started → Ringtones → Videos/Movies → Patches/Themes → Music Player(Remix) → Battery Life → Backup/Syncing → Great Signal-Airave → iPhone Theme → Forum Guidelines
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01/28/2010, 10:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Veritas06 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 610 Likes Received: 4 Thanks: 448 Thanked 133 Times in 89 Posts	Sorry to revive a 2-week-old thread, but i just wanted to ask: Did you make this by hand or using Ares? I didn't see an "ares.js" or "ares_version.json" but i was hoping. I have a few apps ideas (obviously very simple if i need help with webView) But i haven't been able to get the webView widget working in Ares. I set it up with the proper URL, but it doesn't load when i install the app. I tried posting in the forums with no responses. Any help on getting webView working through Ares would be great! Thanks for this app too, i downloaded it as soon as i saw it. __________________ Fix 'Hidden' SMS Conversations PreThemer Profile Hide Amazon MP3 Store
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03/18/2010, 04:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
Achill3s Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,999 Likes Received: 59 Thanks: 262 Thanked 539 Times in 392 Posts	Since 1.4, anytime I launch this app, it will start to load, swipe itself away and restart a new app load and will finish loading fine. This happens every time w/o fail. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it and I've also performed a full erase from device followed by a 1.4 dr (for other reasons). Still exhibiting this quirky behavior. Is it only my Pre? __________________ Achill3s' Palm Pre: Modded and patched to death!!
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03/18/2010, 04:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Veritas06 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 610 Likes Received: 4 Thanks: 448 Thanked 133 Times in 89 Posts	I think this app opens the browser to PreCentral, so when the first cards opens, it tells the browser to open the site, then close itself, then the browser open.
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