Palm Pre Owners Step This Way
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the interface is better on preware. I don't like preload because when you do the "back" gesture it doesnt go to the exact spot. Plus all the pages you have to go through... Preware makes it alot better in my opinion. Plus it has a update function for programs you have that needs updates. Dev of the program are working on a "update all" option.
there's a tweak you can do with the latest WebOS Quick install that enables it...
So jus go to Homebrew'd and download it again the lastest version?
Holy To-lito..... Is it me or gettin your phone to Forward text messages is a act of congress. i saw the forum and i could not even begin to understand it. I knw its an EZ'r way. I thought it be made possible by the (preware) but dats not the case.
dude you must be trying to root it.
You don't have to do that. in WebOS Quick Install for your desktop computer, there's a checklist for tweaks.
Look at the red...
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Tweak Guide
The Tweaks panel is a new feature of WebOS Quick Install v2.0. It can be found via the program's menu at Tools->Tweaks. Each system mod is done in a very safe way and can be undone simply by unchecking the checkbox.
For most of the mods, on enabling/diabling, you'll notice you're Pre do something similar to a restart. Don't worry, it's actually just a GUI reload and should take a lot longer than a reboot.
I'll now go briefly through each mod:
----System Mods----
Add/delete launcher pages
Essentially, it's this hack. When you bring up the application launcher and tap the menu in the upper left corner, you'll now see menu option to add or remove launcher pages. So instead of the default 3 pages, you can have as many or as few as you'd like.
4x4 icons on launcher page
Essentially, it's this hack. By default, you only get 3x3.5 icons visible at any time on the launcher. This will scale down the icons and text so you get 4x4 apps on the launcher.
Downloading in web browser
A very complex system patch based on this. It will add the option to download files, from file links you click, to /media/internal/downloads/. You will also see a download progress widget at the bottom of the browser page.
As an added bonus, you'll also have the following hotkeys in Web:
Reduce minimum brightness
Based off this simple hack, this lowers the existing lowest brightness setting. Handy if you're one of the many who find the default lowest still too bright for night time.
Silence phone dial pad, add vibrating feedback
Based off this hack, this gets rid of all the annoying dial pad sounds (way too loud), and adds a kind of haptic feedback, so you know you've typed on the dialpad.
Roam Only option in prefs
Based on this hack, it adds the option to use roaming network usage only, which in some cases can give you better battery life and a stronger signal.
Message forwarding
Based on this hack. When you tap on a single message in a message thread, you'll be give the option to forward that message (along with any attached files).
Hide Nascar application
Pretty self-explanatory; hides the Nascar application from the launcher.
Hide NFL application
Pretty self-explanatory; hides the NFL application from the launcher.
PDF Viewer working in landscape
Based off this system hack. It lets your PDF viewer support landscape orientation in addition to the default portrait.
Email working in landscape
Based on the work in this thread, this hack let's you use the the Email application in landscape mode.
Messaging working in landscape, and set avatar
Based on the work in this thread. Similar to the above 2 mods, this one lets the Messaging app work in landscape mode. In addition, it will prompt you for an avatar to be used in messaging. 40x40 pixels preferred, I believe, and in PNG format only.
Call duration in call log
Pretty self explanatory. It adds the call durations to the call log of the Phone application.
Spoof iPhone user agent
This hack will change your browser's user agent to match the iPhone and gives overall better website compatibility. However some websites (mlb.com, m.ebay.com, walmart.com, etc.) have been reported for incompatibility with this change. Patch credits go to clipcarl from here.
----Sytyling Mods----
Change boot logo
Based off this. Clicking this checkbox will bring up a window with 2 image options.
For "Boot Logo", that's a png file (200 pixels by 200 pixels preferred) and is a normal boot logo.
For "Boot Logo With Glow", that's also a PNG, same image size as the previous logo. Basically it's the first image, but with a glow or noticeable change of some sort.
For example images to use, see this thread.
Change dialer background
Based off this. Clicking this checkbox will bring up a window with 3 image options (2 optional).
"Wallpaper" is a 320x480pixel PNG image. It can be anything you like and just goes in the background of your Phone app's dialer, like a wallpaper of a computer. This is the only required image for this mod. For an example, see this.
"Scroll Fade" is optional and simply goes to help make the theme look better. For an example, see this.
"List Selection Line" is also optional, and also only is used to give a more complete feel to the new look. An example can be seen here.
Change lock screen background
This is essentially the same as the above mod, but applies to the Lock Screen of your device.
Add stylish analog clock
Based off this hack. This enables a hidden theme in the Clock app. It's a stylish black analog clock that has the date on it. Personally, I love its look. Once this mod is enabled, go into the Clock app, tap the menu in the upper left corner, and tap themes. You'll see the option for "Stylish Analog Clock" there
Squarify the screen
This is a system mod done myself. Essentially it gets rin of the curved black corner-covers that cover the screen in every app. I like this mod as it lets me see all the way to the corners in the web browser.
Change launcher opacity
A slider scale that lets you change the launcher background's opacity. All the way from normal (100%) to completely transparent (0%).
Battery % in top header
Let's you put the battey % number in place of the battery icon, or next to the icon. The % value is colour-coded and when it's plugged in and charging, the text turns blue; a nice, easy way to confirm your device is charging.
The Tweaks panel is a new feature of WebOS Quick Install v2.0. It can be found via the program's menu at Tools->Tweaks. Each system mod is done in a very safe way and can be undone simply by unchecking the checkbox.
For most of the mods, on enabling/diabling, you'll notice you're Pre do something similar to a restart. Don't worry, it's actually just a GUI reload and should take a lot longer than a reboot.
I'll now go briefly through each mod:
----System Mods----
Add/delete launcher pages
Essentially, it's this hack. When you bring up the application launcher and tap the menu in the upper left corner, you'll now see menu option to add or remove launcher pages. So instead of the default 3 pages, you can have as many or as few as you'd like.
4x4 icons on launcher page
Essentially, it's this hack. By default, you only get 3x3.5 icons visible at any time on the launcher. This will scale down the icons and text so you get 4x4 apps on the launcher.
Downloading in web browser
A very complex system patch based on this. It will add the option to download files, from file links you click, to /media/internal/downloads/. You will also see a download progress widget at the bottom of the browser page.
As an added bonus, you'll also have the following hotkeys in Web:
- Backspace=top of page
- Enter=bottom of page
- Shift = page up
- Space = page down
- Period = scroll down a line
Reduce minimum brightness
Based off this simple hack, this lowers the existing lowest brightness setting. Handy if you're one of the many who find the default lowest still too bright for night time.
Silence phone dial pad, add vibrating feedback
Based off this hack, this gets rid of all the annoying dial pad sounds (way too loud), and adds a kind of haptic feedback, so you know you've typed on the dialpad.
Roam Only option in prefs
Based on this hack, it adds the option to use roaming network usage only, which in some cases can give you better battery life and a stronger signal.
Message forwarding
Based on this hack. When you tap on a single message in a message thread, you'll be give the option to forward that message (along with any attached files).
Hide Nascar application
Pretty self-explanatory; hides the Nascar application from the launcher.
Hide NFL application
Pretty self-explanatory; hides the NFL application from the launcher.
PDF Viewer working in landscape
Based off this system hack. It lets your PDF viewer support landscape orientation in addition to the default portrait.
Email working in landscape
Based on the work in this thread, this hack let's you use the the Email application in landscape mode.
Messaging working in landscape, and set avatar
Based on the work in this thread. Similar to the above 2 mods, this one lets the Messaging app work in landscape mode. In addition, it will prompt you for an avatar to be used in messaging. 40x40 pixels preferred, I believe, and in PNG format only.
Call duration in call log
Pretty self explanatory. It adds the call durations to the call log of the Phone application.
Spoof iPhone user agent
This hack will change your browser's user agent to match the iPhone and gives overall better website compatibility. However some websites (mlb.com, m.ebay.com, walmart.com, etc.) have been reported for incompatibility with this change. Patch credits go to clipcarl from here.
----Sytyling Mods----
Change boot logo
Based off this. Clicking this checkbox will bring up a window with 2 image options.
For "Boot Logo", that's a png file (200 pixels by 200 pixels preferred) and is a normal boot logo.
For "Boot Logo With Glow", that's also a PNG, same image size as the previous logo. Basically it's the first image, but with a glow or noticeable change of some sort.
For example images to use, see this thread.
Change dialer background
Based off this. Clicking this checkbox will bring up a window with 3 image options (2 optional).
"Wallpaper" is a 320x480pixel PNG image. It can be anything you like and just goes in the background of your Phone app's dialer, like a wallpaper of a computer. This is the only required image for this mod. For an example, see this.
"Scroll Fade" is optional and simply goes to help make the theme look better. For an example, see this.
"List Selection Line" is also optional, and also only is used to give a more complete feel to the new look. An example can be seen here.
Change lock screen background
This is essentially the same as the above mod, but applies to the Lock Screen of your device.
Add stylish analog clock
Based off this hack. This enables a hidden theme in the Clock app. It's a stylish black analog clock that has the date on it. Personally, I love its look. Once this mod is enabled, go into the Clock app, tap the menu in the upper left corner, and tap themes. You'll see the option for "Stylish Analog Clock" there
Squarify the screen
This is a system mod done myself. Essentially it gets rin of the curved black corner-covers that cover the screen in every app. I like this mod as it lets me see all the way to the corners in the web browser.
Change launcher opacity
A slider scale that lets you change the launcher background's opacity. All the way from normal (100%) to completely transparent (0%).
Battery % in top header
Let's you put the battey % number in place of the battery icon, or next to the icon. The % value is colour-coded and when it's plugged in and charging, the text turns blue; a nice, easy way to confirm your device is charging.
Question
How many pics can you send in a text?
Im only able to seen one @ a time and would like to send more.
Can you send more than one pic and if so how
thanks
oh yeah thanks for the above drops that has help me out a lot with me pre and the preware is kind of nice,
How many pics can you send in a text?
Im only able to seen one @ a time and would like to send more.
Can you send more than one pic and if so how
thanks
oh yeah thanks for the above drops that has help me out a lot with me pre and the preware is kind of nice,
http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pre/201573-leaked-web-os-1-2-updated-features-functionality.html
Leaked Web OS 1.2 Updated Features/Functionality
Moderator's note: This thread is just for new features found. Discussion posts are now here.
Here we go(stole the original list to start):
* Find-as-you-type search support in Email
* App Catalog updated to support purchasing apps
* Web browser enhanced
* auto zooms to forms
* download in browser enabled (including opening pdfs)
* better rendering of mobile pages
* Orange+click context menu on links
* save images
* "Real" copy and paste
* shift tap to select areas of text in the browser allows for copy and paste.
* Select All option in Edit menu
* Save images in browser(Not GIF, assuming JPG and PNG only, Orange+click to do this)
* Clock app allows you to turn off alarms when mute switch is on
* The full Facebook page now saves your login info, and is much easier to use because of auto zooming to text boxes
* Speed increases across the board, notifications are much snappier
* Dialer is snappy, minimal to no lag on anything
* Selecting text and scrolling through text boxes is smoother, more accurate, and selects full words now
* Can now disable Data(EVDO) and use WiFi in conjunction with standard voice service(Major battery saver, though there is an issue with it, you cannot make WiFi stay active when the screen is off and the phone isn't plugged in)
* Can now copy entire conversations in Messager
* Displays phone number when using the phone, instead of just Mobile or Home etc
* If you are on the main screen or launcher.. in you press gesture+v to paste, it will start a global search with whatever you pasted.
* Tasks now gives the option to sort in "My Order" (how things were entered), by due date, or priority.
* Email search, though it only searches subject and sender right now
* No more having to manually link AIM contacts to people if you already have that AIM name in the Google profile
* The default Pre Ringtone has changed
* Text Notifications now include a contact picture
* Pinch to expand emails has been removed.
* Updated mojo framework (200.18) on 1.1 it was 191.15(Probably responsible for the performance increases across the board)
* Sprint Configuration is now v1.8
* There is a "Send all to Car Kit" option in the Contacts Application now
* Calendar now has additional preference setting for "Calendar View Options" to set the color of your calendars and to show them in the "All Calendars" view.
* MP3's and WAV's now play directly from email(though I can't figure out how to save them)
Leaked Web OS 1.2 Updated Features/Functionality
Moderator's note: This thread is just for new features found. Discussion posts are now here.
Here we go(stole the original list to start):
* Find-as-you-type search support in Email
* App Catalog updated to support purchasing apps
* Web browser enhanced
* auto zooms to forms
* download in browser enabled (including opening pdfs)
* better rendering of mobile pages
* Orange+click context menu on links
* save images
* "Real" copy and paste
* shift tap to select areas of text in the browser allows for copy and paste.
* Select All option in Edit menu
* Save images in browser(Not GIF, assuming JPG and PNG only, Orange+click to do this)
* Clock app allows you to turn off alarms when mute switch is on
* The full Facebook page now saves your login info, and is much easier to use because of auto zooming to text boxes
* Speed increases across the board, notifications are much snappier
* Dialer is snappy, minimal to no lag on anything
* Selecting text and scrolling through text boxes is smoother, more accurate, and selects full words now
* Can now disable Data(EVDO) and use WiFi in conjunction with standard voice service(Major battery saver, though there is an issue with it, you cannot make WiFi stay active when the screen is off and the phone isn't plugged in)
* Can now copy entire conversations in Messager
* Displays phone number when using the phone, instead of just Mobile or Home etc
* If you are on the main screen or launcher.. in you press gesture+v to paste, it will start a global search with whatever you pasted.
* Tasks now gives the option to sort in "My Order" (how things were entered), by due date, or priority.
* Email search, though it only searches subject and sender right now
* No more having to manually link AIM contacts to people if you already have that AIM name in the Google profile
* The default Pre Ringtone has changed
* Text Notifications now include a contact picture
* Pinch to expand emails has been removed.
* Updated mojo framework (200.18) on 1.1 it was 191.15(Probably responsible for the performance increases across the board)
* Sprint Configuration is now v1.8
* There is a "Send all to Car Kit" option in the Contacts Application now
* Calendar now has additional preference setting for "Calendar View Options" to set the color of your calendars and to show them in the "All Calendars" view.
* MP3's and WAV's now play directly from email(though I can't figure out how to save them)
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yeah i dont like that back crap either - ill try it out - thx for the feedback
I hate to seem dumb ass a door knob... But hey I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO UPDATE WEB OS QUICK INSTALL. my Preware doesnt work cuz it says i need to update but i dont knw how. And how do u Make it able to forward messages. I'M LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dude you must be trying to root it.
You don't have to do that. in WebOS Quick Install for your desktop computer, there's a checklist for tweaks.
Look at the red...
--------------------------------------------
Tweak Guide
The Tweaks panel is a new feature of WebOS Quick Install v2.0. It can be found via the program's menu at Tools->Tweaks. Each system mod is done in a very safe way and can be undone simply by unchecking the checkbox.
For most of the mods, on enabling/diabling, you'll notice you're Pre do something similar to a restart. Don't worry, it's actually just a GUI reload and should take a lot longer than a reboot.
I'll now go briefly through each mod:
----System Mods----
Add/delete launcher pages
Essentially, it's this hack. When you bring up the application launcher and tap the menu in the upper left corner, you'll now see menu option to add or remove launcher pages. So instead of the default 3 pages, you can have as many or as few as you'd like.
4x4 icons on launcher page
Essentially, it's this hack. By default, you only get 3x3.5 icons visible at any time on the launcher. This will scale down the icons and text so you get 4x4 apps on the launcher.
Downloading in web browser
A very complex system patch based on this. It will add the option to download files, from file links you click, to /media/internal/downloads/. You will also see a download progress widget at the bottom of the browser page.
As an added bonus, you'll also have the following hotkeys in Web:
- Backspace=top of page
- Enter=bottom of page
- Shift = page up
- Space = page down
- Period = scroll down a line
Reduce minimum brightness
Based off this simple hack, this lowers the existing lowest brightness setting. Handy if you're one of the many who find the default lowest still too bright for night time.
Silence phone dial pad, add vibrating feedback
Based off this hack, this gets rid of all the annoying dial pad sounds (way too loud), and adds a kind of haptic feedback, so you know you've typed on the dialpad.
Roam Only option in prefs
Based on this hack, it adds the option to use roaming network usage only, which in some cases can give you better battery life and a stronger signal.
Message forwarding
Based on this hack. When you tap on a single message in a message thread, you'll be give the option to forward that message (along with any attached files).
Hide Nascar application
Pretty self-explanatory; hides the Nascar application from the launcher.
Hide NFL application
Pretty self-explanatory; hides the NFL application from the launcher.
PDF Viewer working in landscape
Based off this system hack. It lets your PDF viewer support landscape orientation in addition to the default portrait.
Email working in landscape
Based on the work in this thread, this hack let's you use the the Email application in landscape mode.
Messaging working in landscape, and set avatar
Based on the work in this thread. Similar to the above 2 mods, this one lets the Messaging app work in landscape mode. In addition, it will prompt you for an avatar to be used in messaging. 40x40 pixels preferred, I believe, and in PNG format only.
Call duration in call log
Pretty self explanatory. It adds the call durations to the call log of the Phone application.
Spoof iPhone user agent
This hack will change your browser's user agent to match the iPhone and gives overall better website compatibility. However some websites (mlb.com, m.ebay.com, walmart.com, etc.) have been reported for incompatibility with this change. Patch credits go to clipcarl from here.
----Sytyling Mods----
Change boot logo
Based off this. Clicking this checkbox will bring up a window with 2 image options.
For "Boot Logo", that's a png file (200 pixels by 200 pixels preferred) and is a normal boot logo.
For "Boot Logo With Glow", that's also a PNG, same image size as the previous logo. Basically it's the first image, but with a glow or noticeable change of some sort.
For example images to use, see this thread.
Change dialer background
Based off this. Clicking this checkbox will bring up a window with 3 image options (2 optional).
"Wallpaper" is a 320x480pixel PNG image. It can be anything you like and just goes in the background of your Phone app's dialer, like a wallpaper of a computer. This is the only required image for this mod. For an example, see this.
"Scroll Fade" is optional and simply goes to help make the theme look better. For an example, see this.
"List Selection Line" is also optional, and also only is used to give a more complete feel to the new look. An example can be seen here.
Change lock screen background
This is essentially the same as the above mod, but applies to the Lock Screen of your device.
Add stylish analog clock
Based off this hack. This enables a hidden theme in the Clock app. It's a stylish black analog clock that has the date on it. Personally, I love its look. Once this mod is enabled, go into the Clock app, tap the menu in the upper left corner, and tap themes. You'll see the option for "Stylish Analog Clock" there
Squarify the screen
This is a system mod done myself. Essentially it gets rin of the curved black corner-covers that cover the screen in every app. I like this mod as it lets me see all the way to the corners in the web browser.
Change launcher opacity
A slider scale that lets you change the launcher background's opacity. All the way from normal (100%) to completely transparent (0%).
Battery % in top header
Let's you put the battey % number in place of the battery icon, or next to the icon. The % value is colour-coded and when it's plugged in and charging, the text turns blue; a nice, easy way to confirm your device is charging.
I FIGURED IT OUT THANKS sj808
Dammit no forwarding of texts yet
I tried the tweak for it via WebOS Quick Install but it just locked up my text message app whenever I tried to open it.
The Pre's baby sister, the Palm Pixi, is coming soon: http://www.palm.com/us/products/phones/pixi/index.html
Palm is stepping its game up! I wonder if a mini-iPhone will come out?
Palm is stepping its game up! I wonder if a mini-iPhone will come out?
Got a question for you guys
all this patching n rooting stuff is new to me n I'm not trying to make my pre into a paper weight
Do I need to remove GNU Patch ( found it in preware when I was clean house)?
When I was going through remove my tweats and I noticed this patch n it seems to be connected to webos internals
Thanks for the help
all this patching n rooting stuff is new to me n I'm not trying to make my pre into a paper weight
Do I need to remove GNU Patch ( found it in preware when I was clean house)?
When I was going through remove my tweats and I noticed this patch n it seems to be connected to webos internals
Thanks for the help
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A rom update is rumored to be coming out this week so you might want to get rid of any patches that you have.
Thanks for the update. I was getting tired of checking my phone for the update today
I upgraded to a Pre last week @ $199.99. Called today and asked for credit or refund, and got the $50.00 drop put on my account. The first couple of people I talked to acted like they didn't know about the price drop, but I finally got someone who listened and acknowledged the change. SWEET!!!
da Stroka
Block wat does dat mean Block it so u dont/not able to use itunes
itunes 9 dropped today and it was written to block the pre again
fuck around and palm will duplicate an ipod this time so it works with itunes
I'm looking forward to the new rom update but this thing really needs flash. If I had that then I would be able to leave my notebook at home the majority of the time. Imagine using a site like like surfthechannel.com on the pre
A good app for this thing would be something that will release then renew your ip with another one. Seems pretty simple since all it would require is turning the radio off then back on. Why? To get past download ip restrictions when I'm using phone as modem.
http://www.precentral.net/app-catalog-gets-google-voice-app-and-much-more
How do you end a day that started with App Catalog controversy? You wave the magic wand of new apps and everything feels better. Palm talks about the apps on their official blog here
Actually, the best part of this new wave of apps is that it contains gDial Pro, a full-fledged Google Voice application - one that Homebrewers know well. Take that, Apple. Note that gDial Pro has a shiny new website and also remains available via our Homebrew App Gallery in an alternate form that supports full universal search or all your contacts (the App Catalog version, due to limited APIs, has more limited contact search)
Other Homebrew apps have graduated too - Simple Bible, Currency Converter, and Checkers. Congratulations Developers!!
They join Forbes, Local Concerts, Lights Out, Video Poker, 4:20 Wallpaper, and AccuRadio as today's additions to the App Catalog.
oh i found something called my tether but you have to donate i was wondering is there a free way to use my phone for a modem
I haven't upgraded my itunes in 2 months cuz of this issue...
I think this thread should be renamed to a WebOS thread instead of the Palm Pre.... since the Pixi is coming out soon.
If you're referring to data roaming then you can do it. Go to the dialer settings & you'll see the option there.man can u force roaming with this shit?
nah i meant forced voice roaming - there are patches in the precentral forums for it but i will wait until 1.2 drops before i try it
problem is I can roam good for voice calls but the fuckin phone will go back to sprint for a fraction of one bar
here's a link to the roam-only hack
http://forums.precentral.net/palm-p...ces/194512-pre-roam-only-hack-post-1-1-a.html
on the dailer press ##3836# then hit save and it wil reset your radio and you'll have a new ip
theres away you can do it without donating but it involves rooting your pre
I just put them directly onto the room of the device. mp4 or m4v files have worked fine for me.
There is also a free way to use mytether, just load preware and then download mytether or root it and install it.
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