Preware Standalone Installer

[Star_Destroyer]

I did all that. Will this only work on 64-bit builds that support Java 6? I have 32 and I do all that but the window still just opens and closes right away. This is really frustrating!

[MudShark22]

I used the .exe file to install preware from Index of / and have done so succesfully three times (after Doctor Visits)

However, I run a PC so I dont know if it will work on MAC

[RUSH]

I'm using a 32-bit bulid windows XP. It should work for both. Hmm, there is something you're missing... Something. Explain what you do step by step.

[greg_roll]

Originally Posted by Star_Destroyer

I did all that. Will this only work on 64-bit builds that support Java 6? I have 32 and I do all that but the window still just opens and closes right away. This is really frustrating!

Hi Star_Destroyer,

If you're running a 64bit OS you need to have 64bit Java installed otherwise it wont find your device.

Im not a Mac person but the program logs to your temp directory. That may also give us some clues.

Thanks,
Greg

[komar]

please help me with Novacom drivers instalation...

[komar]

No devices have been found.

*** Things to try ***
*** Disable your firewall and try again.

*** Ensure your Pre is connected and running in DEV mode. (webos20090606)

*** Check Palm Pre is connected in 'Just Charge' mode.

*** Restart the Novacom Service. (Tools Menu>Restart Novacom Service...)

*** Disconnect your Palm Pre and restart your computer, connect your Palm Pre back to the computer and wait for it to say charging then try again.

If you continue to recieve errors post %temp%\Installer.log to forums.precentral.ne

[corneliused]

^I get the same error. I tried all the stuff up there. Stop palm novacom appears as an option whenever I go to remove a flash drive by clicking on the green arrow icon in the taskbar for XP, so I'm sure novacom is installed.

[greg_roll]

Hi are you both using the windows.exe or the java file?

If you are using the Java file make sure that you have the correct version of java installed.

If you are running a 64 bit OS make sure you have 64bit Java installed.

Also if you are using the Java version give the windows.exe a go and see if that helps.

Make sure dev mode is turned on too.

If that still doesn't help please post delete the log file specified in the error and then try again. When it errors again post the log file here.

Thanks,
Greg

[Sanjay]

I was just wondering why the standalone preware installer has not been updated since version 1.5.0.

[rwhitby]

Originally Posted by Sanjay

I was just wondering why the standalone preware installer has not been updated since version 1.5.0.

We have no developer looking after it any more.

Any .NET devs interested in taking it on?

-- Rod

[stu5797]

I love having this on my front page of my laptop. This is how I put preware on my touchpad before there were directions

[Sanjay]

Originally Posted by rwhitby

We have no developer looking after it any more.

Any .NET devs interested in taking it on?

-- Rod

Thanks for answering. I personally have always found this the most convenient way of installing Preware. In fact I still continue to use it even with my TouchPad. I don't know much about programming, but would this not be a rather simple enough task, for those who know what they are doing, to update the installer with the updated files?

[rwhitby]

Originally Posted by Sanjay

Thanks for answering. I personally have always found this the most convenient way of installing Preware. In fact I still continue to use it even with my TouchPad. I don't know much about programming, but would this not be a rather simple enough task, for those who know what they are doing, to update the installer with the updated files?

You tell me. I know nothing about it. It was done by another developer who no longer uses webOS.

-- Rod

[mcmastere]

I believe I have followed the hints and tips to install Preware on my TouchPad.
The .jar version appeared to install the drivers OK.
The .exe version lets me stop and start the Novacom service but fails on the install.

The TouchPad is at version 3.0.2
I put it in developer mode and connected the usb cable but did not put it in usb drive mode
I was not asked to reset or reboot after turning on developer mode ?

The laptop is running 64-bit Windows 7

The .exe version of the installer suggested I upload the install.log
It is attached.

Any ideas ?

[rwhitby]

Originally Posted by mcmastere

I believe I have followed the hints and tips to install Preware on my TouchPad.
The .jar version appeared to install the drivers OK.
The .exe version lets me stop and start the Novacom service but fails on the install.

The TouchPad is at version 3.0.2
I put it in developer mode and connected the usb cable but did not put it in usb drive mode
I was not asked to reset or reboot after turning on developer mode ?

The laptop is running 64-bit Windows 7

The .exe version of the installer suggested I upload the install.log
It is attached.

Any ideas ?

Those installers have not been touched since before both the TouchPad and Windows 7 were released.

If they don't work for you as-is, I would suggest using one of the other methods.

The developer has long since stopped using webOS.

-- Rod

[mcmastere]

Originally Posted by rwhitby

Those installers have not been touched since before both the TouchPad and Windows 7 were released.

If they don't work for you as-is, I would suggest using one of the other methods.

The developer has long since stopped using webOS.

-- Rod

Thanks Rod, I've tried WebOSQuickInstall-4.2.3.jar and it failed too.
I don't think the logfile got attached to my previous post, the error was:
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Number of devices found: 1
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Number of packages to install: 1
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Extracting Resource: InstallWrapper.tar
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Resource extracted to: C:\Users\McMaster\AppData\Local\Temp\InstallWrapper.tar
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Re-Mounting filesystem as read/write...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Connecting to device
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Host: 127.0.0.1
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Port: 49442
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Connected!
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Can read and write from stream
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Building command...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Command equals...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 run file:///bin/mount -o remount,rw /

07/10/2011 08:29:15 Sending command...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Checking for response...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Unable to read response correctly. (3)
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Response: false
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Creating /media/internal
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Connecting to device
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Host: 127.0.0.1
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Port: 49442
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Connected!
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Can read and write from stream
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Building command...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Command equals...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 run file:///bin/mkdir -p /media/internal

07/10/2011 08:29:15 Sending command...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Checking for response...
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Unable to read response correctly. (3)
07/10/2011 08:29:15 Response: false

Seems to imply the Pad is not connected properly or is missing some dependency ?

[MudShark22]

It has been my personal experience that the standalone installer works for the Pre3 but does not work for the TPad.

If you have issues with webosqi, you should post those in the canuck coding forum section nder the webosqi thread.

It is likely that some webosqi users have had similar experiences and have potential solutions there.

[mcmastere]

I gave up with the standalone installer and used WebOS-QuickInstall 4.2.3.jar

I couldn't get that to run on 64-bit Win 7, though, I think the Novacom drivers it installs are 32-bit ones.

Succeeded from a 32-bit WIn 7.

Now have preware, impostah, and kindle reader (the main point of the exercise, as you have to use impostah to pretend you are in the USA)

[Rstgo]

hello to all I have a problem and don't know where to go so please bear with me I just installed preware on my HP touchpad and it works fine but when I try to open dev mode it says "error setting mode developer mode failed" I am new at this and really have no one to ask and from reading all the articles I feel that this would be the best place to start so thanks in advance for any and all your help.I don't know which forum to go to so I posted here