As many online services have started moving to https or changing their APIs, this has broken many things for webOS. Some of these problems have been patched.
I was wondering if there is any value to creating a 'service pack' that would bundle up the fixes for popular services - especially as some are not in Preware.
UPDATE: After this conversation, it seems there is a possibility of webOS Ports offeringa second patch feedto manually update the patch feed (since the hacking of the webOS Internals one). So, a service pack in some form may be possible without having to trawl the forums for the relevant or latest fix!
Does anyone have any suggestions for inclusion? Does anyone fancy packaging a super patch for Preware?
UPDATE 2: The webOS User's Online Meet up - webOS Nation Forums is looking at producing a meta-doctor that would include major fixes.
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If you know of patches that fix issues for the webOS operating system, please post them here. The emphasis is on fixes rather than enhancements or new features. When posting, check the patch isn't already in Preware (with the app or web search. Please include the category (e.g. Calendar, Clock) and the webOS version to which he patch applies (1.4.5, 2.1.2, 2.2.4 or 3.0.5).
In the meantime, here is a set of links:
I'll start with a couple of things to help users get set up for obtaining files and patching.
- Grabber5.0's patch installation guide
- Host file stuff. The host file can override web addresses and send your device to where you want it to go.
Edit your HOSTS file. How-to's are linked here: Tip: Edit Your Hosts File for Access to Old Palm Servers | pivotCE
Some of these are probably now irrelevant,but I noticed recently that on-device help was still working(not anymore, but we have the files)
23.4.17.24 cdn.downloads.palm.com - Any use still?
195.22.200.42 downloads.help.palm.com - Any use still?
140.211.169.161 ipkg.preware.org - redirects any request for the old address to preware.net. Preware and WOSQI are now updated, but this may still have some use.
15.217.96.16 help.palm.com - I think this is the on-device help.
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ntp0.palmws.com See this thread on redirecting the network time service that formerly relied on the Palm servers.- If you are planning to reset your device, remember that everything (data, apps) will be lost and will not come back unless you have your own backups. Here are tips on manually backing up: Your BIG BACK UP / RESTORE thread for 2015 - webOS Nation Forums
- Need to unlock from a network? Dogbert's Blog: Free Unlocker for Palm/HP Phones
- Brent Hunter's excellent set up article (if you are starting from scratch): Guide: Coming (Back) to webOS in 2014, Part 1 | pivotCE
Fixes for specific issues follow.
Bing Maps
Box.net
Certificates
- Guide: Fixing Yahoo mail | pivotCE General explanation of the issues and manual fixing instructions (should apply to most services, not just Yahoo).
How to fix App Catalog/App errors related to Certificate expiration - webOS Nation Forums From HP.Now irrelevant.- Globalsign Root Certificate Updater From Grabber5.0 (webOS 1.x users should read the installation notes on manually updating)
- root cert updater app - webOS Nation Forums From frantid. This should be a complete set, therefore superseding the Globalsign patch (and including those). Possibly manually installed certificates should be removed prior to installation.
- The above will work with the developing OpenSSL replacement from Thibaud to automatically validate SHA256 certificates.
- See also specific services below regarding email app issues.
Dropbox
- Dropboxify not working anymore? - webOS Nation Forums - some patches YMMV. From 4harrisons and cbosdell
- Explorer for Dropbox From pcworld.
GMX mail
- Now has the same SHA256 issue as Yahoo & Google. The same fix works: SHA256, Root Certificates, OpenSSL: Future Security - webOS Nation Forums
Google Services
[Patch] Google sync https fix (unknown error on sign in) - webOS Nation ForumsFrom Grabber5.0 NOW OBSOLETE. A current setup will continue to connect, but for new accounts, use frantid's patch below.- C+Dav Synergy connector for owncloud, google, yahoo, iCloud - webOS Nation Forums From Garfonso.
- Alternate Google update to API v3: Google Calendar Sync Behaviors patch - webOS Nation Forums From frantid. NOTE: to use this, both patches for the Google C+DAV service listed above should be removed first. Read the instructions carefully. C+DAV will work with this patch, but the C+DAV patch must be removed.
- Gmail certificates have become a problem due to frequent changes. The fix for Yahoo works, but currently has to be frequently implemented as Google change the certificate every few days. A similar method using WOSQI is proposed by Horzel. Grabber5.0 offers a download script example and gizmo21 added datestamps, which is useful as it seems the earlier certificates should be removed when the current one is installed. Now available as an app. Various users are posting copies of certificates on this thread.
Social Media Services (General)
SSL /TLS
- Squid SSL Bump - webOS Nation Forums Work around for TLS to bump up to v1.2
Yahoo Services
- Yahoo Contact Sync - webOS Nation Forums From Grabber5.0
- Guide: Fixing Yahoo mail / Problems with Yahoo Mail - webOS Nation Forums The Cert Grabber app for Google now also gets Yahoo mail certificates.
Youtube
- [Patch] webOS 2: Fix low YouTube quality - webOS Nation Forums From pcworld and Nafez
- Updated patch from TheOneill.
- NEW! URL patch work around for TouchPad from Xon.Xoff.
- Lunetube replacement app for the new API from Mamisho.
Web
- [Patch] Browser (Touchpad) - Smart URL Cleaner - webOS Nation Forums From Misj. This sophisticated patch allows selecting versions of sites best suited to the aging browser.
- [TP] QupZilla from NIN_ru. A modern, Qt5 browser for the TouchPad.
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I did see some kind of IPK packager at one time - I'll see if I can find anything out. My concern is that useful patches are scattered across the forum & would be easier to find in a central repository.
I suppose the other issue is certificates, post 'Heartbleed'. I think there has been discussion of a certificate bundle, but how to distribute such a thing securely remains a question.
Edit: Also this: New SSL Bug - Not Heartbleed - webOS Nation Forums
UPDATE: For clarity, the suggestion here is to address problems with apps and services that are included in an 'out of the box' webOS device, such as google, yahoo, dropbox, facebook etc. This would take the form of a simple list of links, possibly a 'patch manifest' for Preware or WOSQI or an app that could install patches as selected by the user.
Additional apps and services would not be included as a default or possibly included as an option if the app/service is particularly popular, but for now, see the Zombie and Dead applist for these.
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Other Modifications
Make apps fit the whole screen Pre3 - webOS Nation Forums
Clock
[patch] Alarm - daily options - Page 3 - webOS Nation Forums by Romanodog / Herrie.
Batteries
Note that Sumy still has replacement Pre3 batteries available.