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[Shell Extension]Display APK icons from explorer

9/2/2011 UPDATE:
V2.1 release, fix the explorer no response when first time adb start.
If you find no response when installing, try reconnect your device
Any feedback is welcome!
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8/24/2011 UPDATE:
V2.0 can install the app directly from context menu, do not forget to connect your phone first.
Please read the wiki page first
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Sorry for let you waiting so long, here are some UPDATE:
Working well on win7 32bit & 64bit, please see the wiki page on http://code.google.com/p/apkshellext/
Now it requires .net framework 4, there is a download link on wiki page.
Thanks to dds.feng, he reminded me that I have this project pending, and he brings an important patch.
Good luck everyone.
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Hi, All
I found it's difficult to find a correct apk file among names when I want to install one to my lovely G1, then I did a windows extension.
you need .NET framework 2.0 or above installed.
download the dll here http://code.google.com/p/apkshellext/downloads/list
Works Only on XP 32bit and possibly on win7 32bit.
Doesn't work on x64 platform for now. It's ok if you want a try
extract all stuff in the zip,
excute reg.bat,
after register successfully, you will got, probably you need a reboot
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
please feedback directly on the project page or mail: [email protected]
It's created with VStudio 2008 express and c#, you can also find the source on project page.
I will keep updating this. Good luck!

will check it out thanks. I love apps for pc that helps me organize all my junk lol.

Doesnt seem to work on win 7

Not working on Windows 7 64-bit.

Thank you for your share and wonderful tool!

I am not sure if it's the same for both XP and Vista (haven't tried 7 yet) but there is an easier way (tried and tested).
Open an Explorer (not Internet Explorer) window. Folder, computer, doesn't matter.
Go to Tools then Folder Options
Click on View tab
Check the Hide extensions for known file types
Then click OK
It's been working for me.

Binary100100 said:
I am not sure if it's the same for both XP and Vista (haven't tried 7 yet) but there is an easier way (tried and tested).
Open an Explorer (not Internet Explorer) window. Folder, computer, doesn't matter.
Go to Tools then Folder Options
Click on View tab
Check the Hide extensions for known file types
Then click OK
It's been working for me.
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While any power user should have that option disabled, that's not what this post is about. This is about getting Windows to use the icon embedded in the APK. (32-bit Vista, need to reboot to be sure, but not working yet)

Couldn't make it work on Windows XP prefoessional either.
Said it registered but no icons apear.
[EDIT]: It does work! Just needed a reboot. Thanks for this!

ooops...finally another user claim successful....I though it will never success except on my machines...
after register, probably no need to reboot, just kill your explorer and restart it....
looks like vista and 7 is using a different interface for extracting icon for certain kind of file... I will look into it...
I'm going to add some feature like add a context menu to install apk to your Gphone...
any good idea?

for 64bit OS user, here is a workaround... before I release a 64bit version..
http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?showtopic=7119

Thank you very much...
A lot of time searching for something like this

I can not get it to work on my xp I've tried rebooting,killing explorer, and extracting to different directories. Do I need to extract it to \system32?

Hi,
I create a x64 version, but since I don't have x64 OS, please have a try and feed back.
download here ->
http://apkshellext.googlecode.com/files/apkshellext.dll
use the old reg.bat to register, probably, you have to kill your explorer first, and run the bat using "run..." command

PlatinumMOTO said:
I can not get it to work on my xp I've tried rebooting,killing explorer, and extracting to different directories. Do I need to extract it to \system32?
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you don't have to extract it to system32, but you need to run the reg.bat first, and you should see something like "register successful" message. after it, you cannot move the dll file, since the path is recorded in registry.
sometimes the icon doesn't show since icon cache, please try see the properties of your apk file, if everything correct, you should see the icon in the properties window.
if still doesn't work, here is a piece of registry keys extract from my computer, please check if you have the same:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.apk]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.apk\DefaultIcon]
@="%1"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.apk\shellex]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.apk\shellex\IconHandler]
@="{66391a18-f480-413b-9592-a10044de6cf4}"
still problem, reply again, describe what you did and I will try my best to help

allangoing said:
Hi,
I create a x64 version, but since I don't have x64 OS, please have a try and feed back.
download here ->
http://apkshellext.googlecode.com/files/apkshellext.dll
use the old reg.bat to register, probably, you have to kill your explorer first, and run the bat using "run..." command
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RegAsm : error RA0000 : Failed to load 'F:\Devices\Android\apkshellext\apkshelle
xt.dll' because it is not a valid .NET assembly

I had a hard time getting this to work till I right click on one of the apk's and properties to find DroidExplorer icon. uninstall DroidExplorer and it work. Did it on win-xp and win-7.
Thanks Allangoing been looking for something like this for a long time.

soloxp said:
I had a hard time getting this to work till I right click on one of the apk's and properties to find DroidExplorer icon. uninstall DroidExplorer and it work. Did it on win-xp and win-7.
Thanks Allangoing been looking for something like this for a long time.
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Maybe I am wrong but i do not see anywhere saying this is for Droidexplorer.
From the explanation this is for the regular build in explorer for MS so for it not working in droid explorer i would say thats a droid explorer issue since that is not the normal ms one but a custom build application

pentace said:
Maybe I am wrong but i do not see anywhere saying this is for Droidexplorer.
From the explanation this is for the regular build in explorer for MS so for it not working in droid explorer i would say thats a droid explorer issue since that is not the normal ms one but a custom build application
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I never said it was for Droidexplorer. Droidexplorer was my cause for the icons not working. So I uninstall it...now all my apk's have icons.

Didn't work for me either running XP. I looked through properties like others suggested but found nothing that would allow me to change this. Does it have to be changed where it says "open file with..." or is something else changing?

mwenyuan said:
RegAsm : error RA0000 : Failed to load 'F:\Devices\Android\apkshellext\apkshelle
xt.dll' because it is not a valid .NET assembly
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then...it's should be something different,seems it's harder than what I thought,,,,
please hold on, I will try to install a 64bit system and try, sorry for this...

[TOOL] Android Commander 0.7.9.11

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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
My website is down, but download is still alive.
Hi Guys!
Android Commander is windows application to keep control on your android apps and files from PC. This is a small, very very fast and intuitive app.
If someone want to try it, go a head. But remember, you doing this on your own risk! I'm not professional programmer, this is only my hobby
Program Requirements
Before you install the program you should read this:
Phone Requirements:
- ADB ROOT Access
- BusyBox
- „Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging” must be enabled
- USB Cable
Computer Requirements:
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- ADB USB Driver
- Java JDK
- Minimum 800×600 screen resolution
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Android Commander should works for any android device, but here is list of devices confirmed by me or users.
Before you report any problem to me, read program FAQ.
Full list of program features.
Screens:
Android Commander screenshots gallery
If you like my program, conceder a donation please!
Download is here
mirror
Program wasn't updated for a long time, but it still can work with any android device. The only think you have to do is update ADB binaries in program directory.
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Changelog:
Version 0.7.9.11:
Changelog:
- updated adb and aapt binaries
- better work with JB
- better updates checking system (disabled as default)
- files and partitions size display improvements
- more fixes
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Full program changelog

very handy app great job !! Will definitely use this !

You Sir, have just earned yourself GODLIKE status from us people who have no programming skills.
Well, if I could download the bloody thing, it just sits at 'processing download request'...

that looks awesome!! thank you for sharing it with us!!

+1 on that

Cannot download! Says File not found on server. This is for the latest and greatest version.

A fellow Windows 7 'UK Theme' user

Is there something similar for OSX ?

himmatwala said:
Cannot download! Says File not found on server. This is for the latest and greatest version.
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same problem here

for all who cant't download file from mediafire, here is megaupload mirror: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NJKJI587
from next update i'll start posting 2 download links

thanks worked like a charm

I get "Device: not found"
running Nexus One + Cyanogen add-on

t0pgun said:
I get "Device: not found"
running Nexus One + Cyanogen add-on
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So Your Nexus is really unconnected or is something wrong with your ADB.
If you type in windows cdm "adb devices", what you see?

PanPiotr said:
So Your Nexus is really unconnected or is something wrong with your ADB.
If you type in windows cdm "adb devices", what you see?
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List of devices attached
HT9CRP819577 device

t0pgun said:
List of devices attached
HT9CRP819577 device
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so should be ok. i don't know what is wrong

PanPiotr said:
so should be ok. i don't know what is wrong
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My bad, i was trying to run AC from the desktop. I moved it to the \android-sdk-windows\tools folder, it works now!
Thanks!!

t0pgun said:
My bad, i was trying to run AC from the desktop. I moved it to the \android-sdk-windows\tools folder, it works now!
Thanks!!
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Yes its your bad. It works from any place on pc(desktop too), you prapobly have no adb tool directory in system path. You should.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html said:
The primary tools/ directory is located at the root of the SDK folder. Adding tools to your path lets you run Android Debug Bridge (adb) and the other command line tools without needing to supply the full path to the tools directory.
- On Linux, edit your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.bashrc file. Look for a line that sets the PATH environment variable and add the full path to the tools/ directory to it. If you don't see a line setting the path, you can add one:
export PATH=${PATH}:<your_sdk_dir>/tools
- On a Mac OS X, look in your home directory for .bash_profile and proceed as for Linux. You can create the .bash_profile if you haven't already set one up on your machine.
- On Windows, right-click on My Computer, and select Properties. Under the Advanced tab, hit the Environment Variables button, and in the dialog that comes up, double-click on Path (under System Variables). Add the full path to the tools/ directory to the path.
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PanPiotr said:
Yes its your bad. It works from any place on pc(desktop too), you prapobly have no adb tool directory in system path. You should.
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Fixed it! Works from any place on the pc. Thanks again!!

update
Android Commander 0.7.3:
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2mldvdmynl
mirror: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6Y27VBLI
Code:
Changes:
- changed positions of Application Manager and Computer Files (now is more natural ;))
- bookmarks :)
- you can open any file in Computer Files
- icons for music/video/image formats readable for phone (and zips)
- window "About" with changelog
- button New Dir in Computer Files
- reading info and icons from apps works better now
- if your phone is not connected and you will open apk file info, you will se info "no device"
- hidden and system windows files are hidden in Computer Files
- log window disabling main window during progress
- more small fixes/changes

changed positions of Application Manager and Computer Files (now is more natural )
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Very nice feature

JBlend and Java and the mystery of the vanishing app

Hi folks, sorry for the duplicate post I just realised this is where I should have posted (not on the general thread)....
I am a formula 1 race fan and the official website provides a rich and powerful java app for PDA's that is truly cool. It provides live timing, circuit data, weather conditions etc
See http://www.formula1.com/mobile_services/live_timing.html
The application detects I am downloading this to my HD2 and it installs well and runs quite well. However everytime I shut it down I have to go to the website to download it again !?
It doesn't appear in my installed applications list and I can't find the formula1.jar file it downloads.
Can one of the code gurus on here help track down where this app goes so we can have it all the time?
The only clue I can see is that it shares the same icon as the jblend application found in the tools section.
What is JBlend???
When I click on jblend I get the F1 2010 application appear with several options (one of which is local install) but nothing other than going to the full download works.
Can someone help please I am obviously not across the java implementation here. Can someone download this and try it???

JBlend is Java emulator, bcoz WinMo not supporting Java.
You don't have to download this app agin - just find and run JBlend form your Menu Start and your app will be on list. Mark it and run and this is it!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
​

Is this a new Harry Potter book?

FRANQ_23_PL said:
JBlend is Java emulator, bcoz WinMo not supporting Java.
You don't have to download this app agin - just find and run JBlend form your Menu Start and your app will be on list. Mark it and run and this is it!
​
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Thanks Franq, that helps. Unfortunately when I click on the app in JBlend I get "Uncaught Exception!"
Any Help would be appreciated
I have two main menus (Install or Menu) available
Install
\Download or
\Local Install
Download just takes me to the browser where I would need to start the install
Local Install comes back with "Java Application not found"
Menu
\Application with these
\delete
\delete all
\rename
\Permissions
\Info
\Update Info
\Settings​
\Java Settings which takes me to the "Select Network" and it is set to "The Internet"
\About withthe following information
MIDP Version: 2.0
Build Number:
v3.3.5, 20090918.2.1
Supported JSR:
JSR139,JSR118,JSR120,JSR135,JSR185

Doubletap on app name don't run it?

FRANQ_23_PL said:
Doubletap on app name don't run it?
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Unfortunately when I double tap or single tapon the app in JBlend I get "Uncaught Exception!"

I see you make two threads: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6710196#post6710196
Let we talk here. I have solution for you. This is F1 app in CAB format.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-f1-2010-mobile.html

FRANQ_23_PL said:
I see you make two threads: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6710196#post6710196
Let we talk here. I have solution for you. This is F1 app in CAB format.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-f1-2010-mobile.html
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Hi Frank, yes I apologised I made the first thread and then realised I should have posted here.
I have seen the F1 app you provided as well as another I loaded
http://www.bestwindowsmobileapps.co...cing-stats-and-fixtures-on-windows-phone.html
But neither of them have live timing and all the other features of the official F1 app. Is there any way I can find out where the formual1.jar file is being copied to and keep a copy so I can run a local install whenevr I need to?

you want have *.JAR?

FRANQ_23_PL said:
you want have *.JAR?
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I want to be able to run this from the JBlend whenever I want to but as I said I get an error "Uncaught Exception!"
I know when I download the installation file from the website and install it I am able to run it one time again. I believe it copies down a file called formula1.jar but I don't know where it puts that. If I could copy that file I could then install it locally rather than use up bandwidth connecting and downloading it each time.

Heh i know where it is
I dunno whats wrong with your Leo, but in mine after installing and restarting phone this app don't disapear and working fine.
Try to install it form THIS FILE extracted from my Leo, maybe this helps.

FRANQ_23_PL said:
Heh i know where it is
I dunno whats wrong with your Leo, but in mine after installing and restarting phone this app don't disapear and working fine.
Try to install it form THIS FILE extracted from my Leo, maybe this helps.
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Hey I didn't think of rebooting after installing the APP! But every time I try to run it I get "Uncaught Exception!"
Please note I can see the app in JBlend its just that I don't know where the installation file gets downloaded to.
Anyway I installed the application again and rebooted my Leo this time. Again I was able to successfully run this app but once I shut it down and tried to run it again from JBlend I still get "Uncaught Exception".
At least now that I have a copy of the Jar file I can run that locally to install again.
Its a pain having to do this but thanks for the jar file at least I am not using up bandwidth downloading the file from the net.

[Backtrack5]Evo Guide (Sense)

Since msullivan's guide is generalized for all devices I thought I would tailor one specific for our Evo's.
I take no credit for any of this except for what is my own personal experience. 99% of the following has been taken from the original thread HERE
I have not tested this on an AOSP rom nor gingerbread for that matter. If anyone has confirmed it working I will add to the list. Supposedly CM7 cannot find the image file, if that's the case the resolve should be: In Android the "real" location is often /mnt/sdcard, and then the /sdcard mountpoint is added for simplicity. So yeah, my guess would be that Cyanogen doesn't have the /sdcard mount. You can fix your issue by opening the file "bt" in a Unix-compatible text editor (such as Notepad++, or an editor on the phone itself), and replace all instances of "/sdcard" with "/mnt/sdcard".
Working so far:
Froyo Sense (MynsWarmTPTRls5)
Evo Deck (gingerbread) 1.2f
CM7 (gingerbread) Thanks DoManOfFuture
WARNING: THIS IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
UPDATE: My goal was to create a version of BackTrack 5 for ARM that was easy to use and install. As of this time, that IS NOT the case! The versions posted here are **probably not** going to work straight out of the box. If you know what you are doing in a Linux environment, you'll probably be able to get it working.
Because of this, the project is currently completely unsupported. You are free to dive in, but you are doing so with no support for me, and I'm not liable for any damage that might be done to your device's ROM.
I encourage you to pass this up unless you know what you are getting yourself into!
If you were referred here from the XDA-Developers.com article...
Hi there! Let's get one thing on the record here... this is *not* a native client! This is the chroot + VNC method that we'd been using to get Ubuntu running with Android for a while. The article makes it sound like that's the case, but sadly it's not. However, with the chroot + VNC method we can really run BackTrack 5 on an Android device, and it really does work. This takes some technical skills, and isn't for the non-Linux experienced user.
Requires a rooted device!
BackTrack 5 installation guides are making their way around this forum. I've tried to synthesize it all, but I've also added my own touches to help with usability and features, along with a workaround for the "ioctl LOOP_SET_FD failed" error message some people have been getting.
In theory this build is nearly universal, so if you have an Android device it should work. I've put it all in one zip file that you can download directly from my website, no hassles or wait timers.
If you are interested have a look, feel free to re-post. Credit goes to the BackTrack team and xda member anantshri (he's got skills, give him props guys), who built the base image file.
If you like what you see help me out, hosting is expensive!
http://www.mattslifebytes.com/donate
(alternatively, you can show interest in the products and services featured on my website, if you know what I mean )
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Instructions:
BusyBox-
First things first you'll want some of the prerequisites one being Busybox. I'm currently running Myn's Rls5 Rom. All I had to do was go to the market and install "BusyBox Installer." Open that and install the latest version
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Terminal Emulator-
If you do not have one go to the market and install "Android Terminal Emulator"
VNC-
You'll also need a VNC client. Go to the market and find a suitable VNC Client. "android-vnc-viewer" is a good one.
Starting Backtrack5-
After you have the zip downloaded you'll want to unzip it and place the "bt5" folder on the root of your SD Card.
-Next open your terminal emulator and type “su” <enter>, “cd /sdcard/bt5″ <enter>
-Now enter “sh bt” <enter> (in the future to start BT5 skip the line above and come straight to this command)
-enter "y" when it asks you if you want to start with VNCserver.
Note: I had already ran this before which is why your screen may look different
-Now all you need to do is open your VNC client and connect with the following info:
127.0.0.1:5901 pw: root
When you are finished go back to terminal emulator and type "exit"
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DOWNLOAD:
Direct HTTP Links:
http://brilldoctor.co.cc/Files/BackTrack5ForARM-MattsLifeBytesEditionv2.zip
http://www.shenye.co.uk/files/BackTrack5ForARM-MattsLifeBytesEditionv2.zip
Mirrors:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M6YCKZLR
[/LIST]

Thanks
I'm running CM7, and am a very competent linux user so I'll give this a shot. I'll post back with the results. Doesn't seem complicated, well getting it running at least, maybe the build process was, but I'll get back with the results none the less.
Update: Works like a charm.

Updated compatibility list. If anyone is running a different rom and these instructions worked for you let me know so I can add it in. Thanks!

Just thought I'd mention, using your guide, this is running perfectly on my Nexus S running 2.3.4 (rooted, deodexed and zipaligned). I have the UI up in the VNC viewer and also can SSH in from my mac too.

Running BT5 on a Nexus S (9023i) with CM7 nightly 88 no problem. It is not very quick, but hey, it works.
Install was not to difficult at all, just download, unzip, run "sh bt", and connect with VNC

so i got it to work on ava-z3 but when in backtrack i tried to run console commands and it didn't work maybe i did something wrong or its just not supported for the phone may be someone can help if they can i was trying to crack my own wep and i have done it many times on my computer but when i tried it on the phone it didn't even recognized basic commands i get it you can run backtrack 5 but what are you able to do with your phone can annyone explain and advice me ?

*rubbing hands together* downloading now. Hope it works on the n1
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App

Just so you guys know you cannot crack WEP with this. This method CANNOT have direct access to your wifi card therefore it cannot support a lot of the methods used to crack, etc..
This is backtrack5 running on top of your android rom.
Just thought I'd make that clear to those thinking they have a mobile cracking OS That's what netbooks are for lol!

Disney+ IPK file

Hey everyone,
Is there someone with a recent WebOS TV who would like to download the IPK file of Disney + ? (Maybe using this method : https://forums.webosnation.com/webos-tips-info-resources/322549-how-retain-app-ipks-app-catalog.html).
I'm on WebOS 3.15, and according to LG, Disney+ is compatible with WebOS 3.0+. But my TV is not on the official list, so I can't find the app on the content store. I'm pretty sure it would work correctly if I install it from an IPK file, but I can't find it anywhere on the internet
Thank you !

@theorime2 , did you by any chance find this IPK? I'm looking for one also.
with regards

vvangogh said:
@theorime2 , did you by any chance find this IPK? I'm looking for one also.
with regards
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I did not find anything... Sorry !

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll keep on searching

netflix ipk?

There is a way to download any ipk form LG Content Store (but the app must be available in your country)
This was tested on on WebOS TV v05.40.26
Requirements for PC:
WinSCP
DB Browser for SQLite
1. Go to https://github.com/RootMyTV/RootMyTV.github.io and root your LG TV.
2. After successful root, enable SSH in Homebrew Channel App on TV. Then restart TV.
3. Find your TV ip address (I have scanned LAN for devices).
4. Run WinSCP and connect to your TV: ip address, port 22, user: root, password: alpine
5. Uninstall the app that you want to export IPK.
6. Install it again from LG Content Store.
7. Browse to /var/luna/data and copy "downloadhistory.db" file to your computer.
8. Run DB Browser for SQLite, open "downloadhistory.db" file, select "Browse Data" tab. Scroll to last row and copy "history" column value. It should look like this:
{
"destFile": "com.accedo.videa.tvn.ipk",
"sourceUrl": "http://gfts.lge.com/fts/gftsFilePat...110&hash=N5J5CgE0aCro8dCC&mtime=1603724895000"
...
...
}
9. Now just copy the "sourceUrl" value and paste in your internet browser.

jtrz: Thanks for the info!
I used your method to find the names and URLs of apps, but when I try a sourceUrl on my PC browser I get a 403: Access Denied. I also tried using wget on the TV itself, but that didn't work any better. Are you still able to access the sourceURLs? (This would imply that the problem is on my end.)

It doesn't seem to work anymore. I had the same problems when trying.
curl and wget on TV both error out with something like "server returned error: HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'" or "403 Access Denied... You are not authorized to view this page."

bombenbodo said:
It doesn't seem to work anymore. I had the same problems when trying.
curl and wget on TV both error out with something like "server returned error: HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden'" or "403 Access Denied... You are not authorized to view this page."
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I did get it working eventually. I believe you can only access the link for a few minutes after it is generated. Thus, you have to do steps 5 through 9 as quickly as possible. It doesn't take a bot or anything like that, but you can't use an old link. When I did get it working, a normal PC web browser worked fine.

Ah, I get it. So, did you successfully download the disney+.ipk?
I'm on WebOS 3.40 similar to the OP, so there is no Disney+ App in the LG Content Store for me, but I would love to try the IPK by installing it manually and see if it works or not.

No, sorry, I wasn't trying to get that IPK in particular.

bombenbodo said:
Ah, I get it. So, did you successfully download the disney+.ipk?
I'm on WebOS 3.40 similar to the OP, so there is no Disney+ App in the LG Content Store for me, but I would love to try the IPK by installing it manually and see if it works or not.
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Hi, i tried now installed ipk but didnt work. show "close application" button only

theorime2 said:
Hey everyone,
Is there someone with a recent WebOS TV who would like to download the IPK file of Disney + ? (Maybe using this method : https://forums.webosnation.com/webos-tips-info-resources/322549-how-retain-app-ipks-app-catalog.html).
I'm on WebOS 3.15, and according to LG, Disney+ is compatible with WebOS 3.0+. But my TV is not on the official list, so I can't find the app on the content store. I'm pretty sure it would work correctly if I install it from an IPK file, but I can't find it anywhere on the internet
Thank you !
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can you check these lines directly from putty ? one is for appletv and the other for disney+
it seems to work for me...
luna-send -i -f luna://org.webosbrew.hbchannel.service/install '{"ipkUrl":"http://gfts.lge.com/fts/gftsFilePat...308&hash=hjDzqSTTUKa3CAWH&mtime=1664591368000"}' ===> appleTV
luna-send -i -f luna://org.webosbrew.hbchannel.service/install '{"ipkUrl":"http://gfts.lge.com/fts/gftsFilePat...902&hash=dmkn96RrTwuJQB3W&mtime=1674696506000"}' ===> DISNEY+

jtrz said:
There is a way to download any ipk form LG Content Store (but the app must be available in your country)
This was tested on on WebOS TV v05.40.26
Requirements for PC:
WinSCP
DB Browser for SQLite
1. Go to https://github.com/RootMyTV/RootMyTV.github.io and root your LG TV.
2. After successful root, enable SSH in Homebrew Channel App on TV. Then restart TV.
3. Find your TV ip address (I have scanned LAN for devices).
4. Run WinSCP and connect to your TV: ip address, port 22, user: root, password: alpine
5. Uninstall the app that you want to export IPK.
6. Install it again from LG Content Store.
7. Browse to /var/luna/data and copy "downloadhistory.db" file to your computer.
8. Run DB Browser for SQLite, open "downloadhistory.db" file, select "Browse Data" tab. Scroll to last row and copy "history" column value. It should look like this:
{
"destFile": "com.accedo.videa.tvn.ipk",
"sourceUrl": "http://gfts.lge.com/fts/gftsFilePat...110&hash=N5J5CgE0aCro8dCC&mtime=1603724895000"
...
...
}
9. Now just copy the "sourceUrl" value and paste in your internet browser.
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thanks for the info, i tried it but this way by downloading the ipk file in browser i haven't succeed to install any aplication because it downloads just a small portion of the ipk file...
by using this other command you can install directly from the LG web adress that is discovarable from that history database
# Install app from remote HTTP url (requires Homebrew Channel)
luna-send -i -f luna://org.webosbrew.hbchannel.service/install '{"ipkUrl":"https://.../app.ipk","ipkHash":"package-sha256sum"}'
you just have to replace with your adress after ipkUrl and if you look at the putty's console you'll notice that this way it is downloading several small portions of the ipk file during the download process, unlike when downloaded from the browser where just the first portion of the ipk file is saved, so that's why the manual file installation process never succeeds

Hi,
I tried your solution, and I can say taht the ipk is correctly downloaded but at the end I got an error.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Have you seen this before? Any suggestion?
I also tried to download the ipk from a Web browser and it works, but then when I tried to install it using WebOS dev manager I got an error:

geekracoon said:
Hi,
I tried your solution, and I can say taht the ipk is correctly downloaded but at the end I got an error.
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Have you seen this before? Any suggestion?
I also tried to download the ipk from a Web browser and it works, but then when I tried to install it using WebOS dev manager I got an error:
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just delete the checksum part at the end of the command line "package-sha256sum" so that it will ignore checksum and will not receive that error and try again to see results