Guest The PocketTV Team Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Maybe this should be put Sticky somewhere ? Installing a CAB file does NOT require a file explorer. You can do it quite easiely as follows: ON THE PC : 1) SPV in craddle (connected to PC via USB) 2) Check that sync is OK (green Active Sync icon!) 3) Click on Active Sync to open it 4) Click on the "Explorer" tab (in Active Sync) 5) Open "My Smartphone" 6) Open "IPSM" 7) Open "Windows" 8) Open "Start Menu" 9) Copy the CAB file in "Accessories" (drag and drop). ON THE SPV 1) Open "Programs" (in Home) 2) Open "Accessories" 3) Open the CAB file (it is in the Accessories list), it will install it That's all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richie M Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 if you leave the SPV showing Accessories while you do the transfer via Active Sync you would then have to press the Back key out of accessories and then go back in. [EDIT] by awarner thanks Richie_m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 It's best to place the cab in Start MenuAcessories If you do that then you do not need to turn the phone off, as opening "Acessories" the file will be there waiting for you ;) one thing I have never done when installing cabs. This information is posted on a regular basis but nice idea, cheers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badboy4life Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Could another way be to just copy the cab file to the startup folder in windows ipsm so that if you turn the phone off and on again it will run automatically?or would that course problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The PocketTV Team Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 It's best to place the cab in Start MenuAcessories If you do that then you do not need to turn the phone off, as opening "Acessories" the file will be there waiting for you ;) one thing I have never done when installing cabs. This information is posted on a regular basis but nice idea, cheers :) Agreed. In "Accessories", then you don't have to turn the phone off/on. Only the Start Menu level is cached, for speed reason. I'll fix that. I think this info should be in s ticky thread somewhere, or under "Articles". Of course this is well known by all of us, but not by SPV beginners. What do you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 As posted above it's not necessary but as for putting it in Startup? Too many things going on when you phone starts up best to keep it nice and simple and follow the above posts ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The PocketTV Team Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 As posted above it's not necessary but as for putting it in Startup? Too many things going on when you phone starts up best to keep it nice and simple and follow the above posts ;). I agree, Startup is not a good idea, it may be dangerous. You have no control on what must start at power-on and in what order, so it's better to open it as described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 I agree but give me time ;) I'll look at it tomorrow and also add about failed installs as well As that seems to be the topic I post about the most :) Like I said slow connection at the moment for some reason :? EDIT I'll move it now and tidy the thread up a bit, so please do not be offended if I editRemove posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 What happens if an install fails? Ok when this happens sometimes this can then prevent future apps from being installed until the following procedure is done. Hopefully you will have some form of file manager software installed on your phone (if not, why not;)) examples are All-Explorer or if your phones been decertified Smart-Explorer. You need the file manager app on your phone as Activsync will not be able to see the location of the failed install. Using the explorer app go to IPSMWindowsAppMgrInstall This is where the failed install will be hiding so all you need to do is to either run the install from that location or just delete it and start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The PocketTV Team Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 What happens if the install fails? Ok when this happens sometimes this can then prevent future apps from being installed until the following procedure is done. I've never seen that problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 This happens quite often, I have posted this fix many times. Twice this week alone That's it I've had enough for tonight, this connection is doing my head in. I'll finish editing this topic tomorrow. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest princeofdarknes Posted June 3, 2003 Report Share Posted June 3, 2003 IM haveing a bit of a problem geting rid of some programs i stupidly removed the files from my spv without useing the add-remove feature now its saying the games in question are still on the phone and there not . its allso stoping me from re installing the games presumeably because it thinks there still on there HELP ! if anyone knows how to remedy this it would be greatly apreciated if they could share there wisdom - pod :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Welcome to the site :lol: Have a look at this post here as it is a similar problem. Your phone needs to be decerted first to use the Regedit app that is mentioned and you need to be careful when playing with the registry, it's better to wipe the phone with a Hard Reset than playing with the registry if you are not sure what you are doing. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamez2003 Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Im so stuck and stressed :x !!! everytime i put a .cab on my fone where u shud put it etc, and it starts 2 install it says 'Installation failed. The program or setting cannot be installed because it is not digitally signed with a trusted certificate' wots that suposed to me, wat am i supposed 2 do! plz help :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The PocketTV Team Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Im so stuck and stressed :x !!! everytime i put a .cab on my fone where u shud put it etc, and it starts 2 install it says 'Installation failed. The program or setting cannot be installed because it is not digitally signed with a trusted certificate' wots that suposed to me, wat am i supposed 2 do! plz help :cry: You need to unlock your smartphone. There are links to do that on this page: http://forum.pocketmovies.net/viewtopic.ph...php?p=3368#3368 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Or go direct to the Orange site with the OTA (Over the air) decert procedure. If you get any problems just post in the Help and Advice section for a quick reply :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TenTwelve Posted October 23, 2003 Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 How would you go about reinstalling the original CAB? Forgive me... I am a very green newbie to Smartphones. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted October 24, 2003 Report Share Posted October 24, 2003 Which cab are you refering to? If it's a general question just place the cab file (using activsync) in IPSMWindowsStart MenuAccessories Then on the phone go to Programs Accessories and the cab file will be there for you to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poppamiller Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Can I add something that may be of interest... Firstly, I am complete newbie, but I have been trying to install Smart Explorer for weeks. Following on from the ideas in this link whenever I tried installing it (Smart Explorer) my phone always came up with the same message that "Pocket Streets has successfully installed..."??? As far as I know, I've never tried installing Pocket Streets. Checking the IPSMWindowsAppMgr I found it with the Pocket Streets Cab and Exe file and the Smart Explorer Cab file. I deleted everything in this folder, reinstalled the software and it's now working fine. Thanks for your help. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 You should not delete everything you find in this folder, only the contents of the IPSMWindowAppMgrInstall folder should be deleted. Other wise you lose the ability to uninstall app properly by using ProgramsSettingsRemove Programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skimask Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 gents, I've searched and searched but cant find an answer. I'm stuck here with my brand new MPX200 but havent got my leads with me. I've got an SD card full of programs, all I want to do is to be able to run SmartExplorer once, after which I'll be able to setup shortcuts etc. I remember reading once that you can launch programs using Pocket Internet EXplorer but have forgotten how you're supposed to type in the location. Please help!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skimask Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 P.S. , just realised it's not even unlocked yet - so doubt if smartexplorer is gonna run anyway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Nope you need to decert it, have a look in the MPX section of the site, there are instructions on how to decert there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yrhombus Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Newbie posting so apologies in advance. I'm exploring my C500 via ActiveSync and don't get the IPSM folder mentioned in thie initial post. Is there a different directory structure int the C500's version of Windows SP? If there is a revised structure it would be great if someone could tell me where I should place a CAB file. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The PocketTV Team Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Newbie posting so apologies in advance. I'm exploring my C500 via ActiveSync and don't get the IPSM folder mentioned in thie initial post. IPSM is called "Storage" on Smartphone 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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