Hi there, I'm having trouble installing programs that seem to come in loads of separate files. One of them is an XML file and the rest seem to be unopenable/unrecognisable by windows.
Can anyone give me advice on how to install these onto my MPV3100. I've search for Install help but there doesn't seem to be anything specific on how to do it.
Thanks.
wingzero124 said:
Hi there, I'm having trouble installing programs that seem to come in loads of separate files. One of them is an XML file and the rest seem to be unopenable/unrecognisable by windows.
Can anyone give me advice on how to install these onto my MPV3100. I've search for Install help but there doesn't seem to be anything specific on how to do it.
Thanks.
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I can't be sure but it sounds like you have decompressed a .cab file on your PC before trying to place it on your device. If so that's not the way to do it.
There are in general threetypes of programme/files you can download for WM5
1. ,cab files
2. .exe files
3. .zip files
.cab files you place directly on the device by connecting via active sync using the Explore button on the PC active sync screen. If you have a storage card inserted navigate to that and drop them in there. To run a Cab file just click on it on your device.
.exe files in the main you run on your PC whilst connected via active sync. The programme will automatically instal the programme on the device. Keep an eye on the device there maybe some taps you have to make.
.Zip files in general you extract these on the PC and then you'll see if they are .cabs or .exes and then treat them as above.
Most programmes will then show up under the Start>Programmes listing on the device and you run them from there. Some though may not especially if you chose to install them to storage card. In which case use file explorer programme to navigate to them.
Ultimately you'll want a programme that allows you to create short cuts to them probably on the desktop screen.
Hope this helps
Mike
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Hey guys.
Was out and about yesturday with my mate who also owns a Universal, and thought we would just fiddle around with them. I had MS Portrait and we wanted to try it out, but he didnt have it installed, and I did. I know you can install the program via a PC, or through a cab. But, what if you dont have these when you are out? I though Cabbackup would do it, however, i have heard that it is not WM5 compatible. So does anyone know of an app that you can copy programs from one device to another?
Any help would be much apprciated
Chris
Hi Trunk_z!
Programs are usually stored in /Program files/Name_of_app/ folder. You can transfer it via bluetooth, create a shortcut and use it.
Glaive said:
Hi Trunk_z!
Programs are usually stored in /Program files/Name_of_app/ folder. You can transfer it via bluetooth, create a shortcut and use it.
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Assuming it is completely contained within that directory. Wont work if the program installs files to another folder, like Windows, or edits the registry on the device...
Hey guys,
I just got the 8525 last week and so far I like it. I have been searching the net and p2p for games, programs, etc but I am a lil confused. I tried loading .rar files but they dont work and when I load software then remove it I get an exe error when I have to perform a soft reboot. Can anyone help me with info on what apps, games, etc I can load onto this phone? I have several of games and apps that I found on the net I can share if someone can direct me to an upload link.
Also I have the tomtom 6 but only with Guam maps, does anyone know how I can get USA maps.
Thanks brotha.
Welcome to the forum!
First, just to make it clear (I am not accusing you of anything but this particular forum name sometimes confuses new users) we do not discuss warez and cracks here.
The 'hacking' part refers to exploiting hidden functionality of the phones and not defeating software protection.
Now, here is a quick explanation on software installation on Windows Mobile based devices:
1) If you download ZIP, RAR or EXE file you need to unpack and run it on a PC while the phone is connected through ActiveSync. There are programs (including freeware) that can open RAR and ZIP files on the device, but chances are they will still contain a program that needs to be ran on the PC.
2) If you have a CAB file (www.freecabs.de lets you download free software in CAB format straight to your phone) you need to open file explorer and click on it to install.
when I load software then remove it I get an exe error when I have to perform a soft reboot
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Not quite sure what you mean by this. If you installed some software, then uninstalled it and now you are getting a message at start up that some file can not be found, open file explorer (on the phone), navigate to windows\startup and see if there is any unnecessary shortcut there. If so delete it.
Good luck!
i have an 8525 and a 1gig card
how do i put programs on it and use it as a back up with resco
claus2488 said:
i have an 8525 and a 1gig card
how do i put programs on it and use it as a back up with resco
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First may I suggest you look in the WiKi there's a link to it at top of page. When there look for the Hermes section and then the FAQs and beginners sections.
To put programmes on card link your device to PC and Active sync will start.
Find programmes/applications on the net download them to the PC.
Rgwy normally come in to formats CAB or EXE files they may also be zipped.
If I get a choice I choose the Cab file because on the Active sync screen there's an Explore button which I use to go to the storage card and copy across my downloaded CAB file. I then use file explorer or the like on my device to go to the CAB file and tap it to install it. Do Not Open Cab files on the PC first.
EXE files you open on the PC and they will be installed by active sync automatically.
There are loads of freeware applications and quite a few pay ones that are worth getting.
Have fun
EDIT: to backup to storage card there will be an option to choose location in your bacup programme.
Mike
Hello I am very new to this and i am having trouble putting programs on my wing. I wanted to do the page pool and the iphone theme but i don't know how to put the files on my phone once i downloaded them. I have my phone synced to my laptop. i tried to copy and paste them put when i go to my phone the paste option is not available... i need help an im sorry if i sound dumb. I was able to put battery status on my phone fine, but that was because it installed itself...
If i'm not mistaken, you can just drag them and nothing bad will happen.
In ActiveSync, click the "explore" button, then click "my windows device", go to program files, make a new folder for the respective applications, then copy them there.
You can then run the .cab's from your phone via the File explorer
it still won't let me. when i try to drag the .cab file into the folder the no sign is displayed....
What folder are you trying to drag it into?
Screenshots? Probably unneeded, good to have.
So I tried to search but couldnt find what I was looking for.
How do you exactly install apps, themes or games properly on this phone. The only program I found that somewhat worked was Omarket. Reading here in the forums people suggested that all the apps or themes I would need were here. I found both apps and themes I like but cannot get them on the phone to work.
I download the the theme or app on my computer then I make a custom folder on my SD card then extract all the files to that folder. When I go back into my phone and try to do a set up I get taken to a blank white screen that says something like
file://localhost/Storage%20Card/<name of program or app>
Im new to this phone been trying to research alot about it.
I tried finding all the "noob" post to read but maybe Im not finding the right ones
If for some reason you needed to know my software info here it is.
ROM Version: 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE
Radio Version: 2.10.20.26
Thx for any and all of your help. Im trying! =P
Apps that can be installed from the phone will have a .cab extension. Locate the folder with the .cab files and click on one. It will start the install process.
Apps with .exe extensions will need to be loaded from you computer. Make sure your device is hooked up via activesync and click the .exe app you want to install.
So for the .cab files I have to go to the website from my phone and download them there for it to be on my phone properly? Or is there any way I can download them to my desktop then transfer it to my phone and then install it on my phone?
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So for the .cab files I have to go to the website from my phone and download them there for it to be on my phone properly? Or is there any way I can download them to my desktop then transfer it to my phone and then install it on my phone?
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"How to install a cab.
You simply download the cab to your computer. Then, copy/paste the cab to your storage card using the USB connection. Then, using your file explore on your phone locate the cab file in your storage card and install it by double taping the file. Install onto device or storage card. I prefer installing onto the storage card."
Take a look at my sticky, you'll find it to be very helpful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663845
you can do it either way. If you download them to your desktop, connect your phone via active sync, copy the cab and past it to where ever it is that you want to save it on your phone. (sd card is prefferred for space reasons) after that, open the location where the cab is stored and you can run it from there. If you download from your phone, determine where you want to save the cab, your options will be device and card. You will also have an option to save in a specific folder. after that, locate the cab and instal.