How does one go about extracting the CAB file from a desktop installation EXE file so I can have it with me when I want to Hard Reset ?
When you run setup.exe a folder is created in %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft ActiveSync\ with the cab's
If you unplug your device from ActiveSync, run setup.exe, click start - run and type %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft ActiveSync\ (and press return), locate the new folder, copy the cab file to somewhere else, delete the folder, connect the device to ActiveSync, copy the cab to your storage card and your all set
There is also a program called Universal Extractor that unpacks most stuff - Google it
U can use universal extractor in some cases, or after runnig exe on PC files can be found smwhere in async directory, or it creates folder for itself in Program files (both on PC). Or after it starts installing, dont click anything ad search for *.cab. AFAIK it should work (expcept few apps)
FileJuicer
Filejuicer works for Macs. It is a good program for us mac users to get cab files out of .exe. www.filejuicer.com
I use this program but it doesn't work with all the EXE files. It worked 7 out 10 of the files that I tried to extract the CAB. Give it a try.
Wow ALL great ideas ands methods.
I was able to grab them from the active sync folder.
Duh I should have thought of that I have done that on the other end ( ppc) but not desktop.
Thanks
Hi,
I'm developping an android application that need a file generated from a web application. the problem is that this application is for a hospital where we can not use wifi to download this generated file (xml) directly from the web application.
Thats why I'm searching for another meathod to synchronize the file and to transfert it to the tablet.
Could you give me some propositions ?
Is there some open source application to synchronize a pc folder with a tablet forder throught MTP protocol ?
is there any good java library ?
I found two libraries but :
jMTP successfully recognizes my Android devices but as of this writing there is no support for file transfer of any kind. All I've managed to do is go through the file system.
jusbpmp is supposed to be able to but its awfully buggy and fails to recognize some of the devices I'm trying to develop for.
Thank you,
You can use a MicroSD card.
Why not use ADB?
I sync my Kyocera Rise nicely with ADB and adbsync.exe
Hey everyone,
I thought of making a simple guide or tutorial on how to get TRUE mass storage working on a windows phone 7/7.5 device with all methods put together under one heading in a single thread. I wanted to do this because many users find the lack of mass storage to be a serious problem especially when it comes transferring .pdf/.ppt/.pptx/.doc/.docx files to their devices or when they want to transfer any file that they downloaded on their wp7 devices to their pc. I hope this helps them.
The USB storage enabler that you find everywhere is not system wide. It just shows the folders that zune can access.
Requirements:
-Full unlocked or interop unlocked windows phone 7/7.5/7.8 device with working WP7 Root Tools
-PC with Windows XP/Vista/7/8
-Windows phone SDK(If you don't want to download and install the whole 1.4GiB here is the miniSDK)
-Connection to a router(for using webserver only)
-Zune
Assuming that you want the mass storage mode to transfer files between your phone and PC, currently there are three ways of achieving this in your WP7 device.If there are any other ways please let me know. I will update the post with links and instructions.
1: Using the Root webserver
This is by far the simplest method of accessing all files and folders on your device. You can download and upload files to the device(one at a time) and delete empty folders. No need to connect your phone to your PC via microUSB cable.
Instructions:
-Install webserver on your phone by deploying webserver.xap from PC or by XapHandler (Thanks to GoodDayToDie for Xaphandler) and mark it trusted in 'policies' tab in wp7 root tools.
-Open the application and type in your own username and password, whatever you like.
-Connect your phone and the other device in which you want to access your phone's file system to the same network.The other device can be another wp7 or any android or your PC etc.You need not have internet access. Its enough if your phone and the other device are on same network(i.e., connected to same modem/router)
-If your phone is running the webserver app, you can see the IP address of your device and the SSID of the network to which it is connected to.
-Open a web browser and type the IP address you can see(not the one that says software loopback interface!!) in the address bar on the other device.
-Enter the username and password you entered in the beginning. That takes you to a page where you have links for IsolatedStorage of webserver app, File system of your phone, content folder, about webserver. Go to file system, you can see all folders and files.
This method doesn't give access to registry and you can't delete non empty folders.
2: Using Windows phone device manager
Here you use a client on your PC and an app on the phone to communicate information on filesystem, and applications. Using this method, you can manage applications as well as access files and folders. And you can perform operations on multiple files at once, but still can't delete non empty files and there is no access to phone's registry. You can also connect to your phone via Wi-Fi.
Instructions:
-Download the windows phone device manager. Finish installation on PC.
-Connect your phone to PC using data cable and start zune. Your device shouldn't be in guest relationship with zune.
-Start windows phone device manager on your PC, it installs touchXperience on your phone for the first time.
-Go to wp7 root tools on your phone and mark touchXperience as trusted and exit the app.
-Start WPDM on PC, then start touchXperience on your phone.WPDM on PC should tell you that it is connected to 'so and so' device. There will also be a notification telling you that your phone is connected to the PC.
-Now you can explore files, install and uninstall apps, sync documents from your PC.
3: Using Windows mobile device centre
Ultrashot says that you can access file system and registry of your phone on your PC using the WMDC launcher and Windows mobile device centre on PC. I have not been able to get Windows mobile device centre installed on my PC since it is only supported on Windows Vista. So I do not have a hands-on experience myself. You can get WMDC for PC here
You will be able to:
-Manage your photos, music, videos.
-Browse the file system and transfer files.
-Edit registry through tools like CERegEdit,etc.
-Manage applications installed on your windows phone.
It is simple to use. Install WM Device Centre app on your device. Mark it as trusted in WP7 root tools or any other root access manager. Plug in your phone. If zune starts, don't worry tap WM device centre app on the phone. Your computer should just detect it as another windows mobile device and start windows mobile device centre. Scroll down for the link.
Some final words:
The files downloaded on your WP7 devices will be in the isolated storage of the respective apps. The apps from the marketplace do not have access to complete file system. So it is downloaded to their own isolated storage which will be usually
\Applications\Data\<app's GUID>\Data\
If you want to transfer .pdf files to your device, first transfer it to an easily accessible folder like 'My Documents' and then open them on your phone using a file explorer rather than directly putting them in Adobe Reader's isolated storage because they don't show up in adobe reader if you do that. Office documents(.ppt/.doc files) do show up in office app if you put them in \My Documents. Once you open your .pdf files using a file explorer, it will be copied to adobe reader's isolated storage which means after you open the .pdf files you just copied to \My Documents or any folder, you can delete them using a file manager and you can still have them stored in adobe reader's isolated storage. This way you get some space saved.
If you find these tools helpful, click 'thanks' button for the developers for these apps:
-Webserver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459235
-WMDC launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521763
Thanks to:
-Heathcliff74 for the unlocks and the WP7 root tools
-fiinix,GoodDayToDie for webserver
-ultrashot for WMDC launcher
-Julien Schapman for WPDM, touchXperience
Prahlad Varada
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I tried your method of copying the .pdf file in My documents and then opening it in adobe reader via a file explorer. But when I try to open the file, adobe gives an error saying "The file path is not valid." I also tried a couple of other locations in memory, and also created a few new folders inside various existing folders. But every time I get the same error.
What am I doing wrong? Please help.
Thanks,
PO15ON
PO15ON said:
I tried your method of copying the .pdf file in My documents and then opening it in adobe reader via a file explorer. But when I try to open the file, adobe gives an error saying "The file path is not valid." I also tried a couple of other locations in memory, and also created a few new folders inside various existing folders. But every time I get the same error.
What am I doing wrong? Please help.
Thanks,
PO15ON
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I think u went to adobe reader's isolated storage and deleted that PDF file there..u can open adobe reader and delete that document (but unable to delete files from recently viewed section)..if only one particular file is experiencing this problem, delete that file in adobe reader app(don't use a file explorer to delete files from adobe reader) and open the file using file explorer(I prefer Heathcliff74's WP7roottools 1.2 or W.I.N.C.O's wPhoexplorer) from a local folder..
In simple words, an uninstall and reinstall of adobe reader should solve the problem..please try it and report back..
Prahlad Varada
Hey Prahlad,
Thanks for answering. Here is what I did before reading your answer.
1. Installed Adobe reader. Opened it once and viewed one pdf file (a small one) from my skydrive, just to make sure it is working properly. The file opened correctly, and everything went normally.
2. Used usb connection to pc to transfer a big file into the "My Documents" folder.
3. Removed the usb connection.
4. From the phone, used a file explorer to go to My Documents folder and tried opening the large pdf file.
5. It opens Adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, Adobe reader gives the error. When clicking OK on the error, it opens adobe reader, but without the file.
After reading your reply:
1. Uninstalled Adobe. Reboot.
2. Install Adobe.
3. Opened Adobe, no file present. Close Adobe.
4. Went to My Documents from file explorer, and tried opening the pdf file.
5. It opened adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, gave me the same error. After clicking OK on the error, the app opens, but without the actual file.
I never went into any other folder, and have NOT deleted any file. Not from My Documents, or from any Adobe folder.
PO15ON said:
Hey Prahlad,
Thanks for answering. Here is what I did before reading your answer.
1. Installed Adobe reader. Opened it once and viewed one pdf file (a small one) from my skydrive, just to make sure it is working properly. The file opened correctly, and everything went normally.
2. Used usb connection to pc to transfer a big file into the "My Documents" folder.
3. Removed the usb connection.
4. From the phone, used a file explorer to go to My Documents folder and tried opening the large pdf file.
5. It opens Adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, Adobe reader gives the error. When clicking OK on the error, it opens adobe reader, but without the file.
After reading your reply:
1. Uninstalled Adobe. Reboot.
2. Install Adobe.
3. Opened Adobe, no file present. Close Adobe.
4. Went to My Documents from file explorer, and tried opening the pdf file.
5. It opened adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, gave me the same error. After clicking OK on the error, the app opens, but without the actual file.
I never went into any other folder, and have NOT deleted any file. Not from My Documents, or from any Adobe folder.
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Hmm..then I think the PDF is corrupted..maybe u unplugged ur phone before the transfer got complete or there was some loose contact and your phone didn't get the file completely..try deleting the file u transferred and from my documents or whatever folder they are in, reinstall adobe and open PDF again with file explorer..granting root access for adobe reader might help, I m not sure..but your file explorer must have root access either through a custom rom or wp7roottools
Next time when u reply, please do mention on WHICH device, with WHAT FIRMWARE u r experiencing this problem..if u also mention which method u used to transfer the file and how big the file was, maybe we can figure something out..
Regards
Prahlad Varada
prahladvarda said:
Hmm..then I think the PDF is corrupted..maybe u unplugged ur phone before the transfer got complete or there was some loose contact and your phone didn't get the file completely..try deleting the file u transferred and from my documents or whatever folder they are in, reinstall adobe and open PDF again with file explorer..granting root access for adobe reader might help, I m not sure..but your file explorer must have root access either through a custom rom or wp7roottools
Next time when u reply, please do mention on WHICH device, with WHAT FIRMWARE u r experiencing this problem..if u also mention which method u used to transfer the file and how big the file was, maybe we can figure something out..
Regards
Prahlad Varada
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Giving root access to Adobe reader worked. The file manager already had root access, but Adobe didn't. When I granted Adobe root access, it worked for a couple of files. There is one file which is around 250 MB, which didn't worked. But I guess it exceeded the storage capacity of Adobe. When I tried opening the big file, it opened Adobe reader, and after a few seconds, Adobe quits.
I am using HTC Titan ATT branded, but full unlocked with Custom ROM 7.8. The custom rom makes it possible to connect to pc via windows phone device manager when connected through USB. I used that method for transferring the files.
Anyways the smaller files worked. So thanks for helping me out.
Cheers,
PO15ON
feherneoh said:
WMDC should work on any Windows 6.x system, so versions othe than Vista will work. For 5.x (2k & XP) use ActiveSync instead of WMDC.
Phone should appear in My Computer like a WM phone does when in ActiveSync mode, but Zune have to be open. The only problem with this is its slow transfer speed, but you can still use it with just a USB cable. You should even be able to use the webserver method using USB instead wifi.
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But i couldn't get it work even once..so i just stick onto touchxperience which is currently working fine..i just mentioned WMDC just for the sake of records and i even saw a video of wp7 working with wmdc and so i mentioned it..cheers
Prahlad Varada
I'm running stock XNPH33R not rooted. I'm trying to access the Pocket Casts directory when plugged into a W7 computer. The highest level folder I can access from the computer is called "Internal storage". Oddly when browsing this directory on the phone using ES its called "sdcard".
Anyways it seems we can't browse / when plugged into W7 which is where the downloaded Pocket Casts files are. No problem I just changed the storage directory to "/sdcard/Podcasts" in the Pocket Casts app. When browsing this directory on the phone the files are there. However when browsing this directory (/Internal storage/Podcasts) on W7 I see no files. I reviewed the folder permissions which were fine.
What am I missing? TIA
bluruld said:
I'm running stock XNPH33R not rooted. I'm trying to access the Pocket Casts directory when plugged into a W7 computer. The highest level folder I can access from the computer is called "Internal storage". Oddly when browsing this directory on the phone using ES its called "sdcard".
Anyways it seems we can't browse / when plugged into W7 which is where the downloaded Pocket Casts files are. No problem I just changed the storage directory to "/sdcard/Podcasts" in the Pocket Casts app. When browsing this directory on the phone the files are there. However when browsing this directory (/Internal storage/Podcasts) on W7 I see no files. I reviewed the folder permissions which were fine.
What am I missing? TIA
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You can't browse the system [ / ] in a windows file explorer. You can only read the sdcard, so you'll only get /sdcard/ sdcard contents.
However, if you really needed to browse the system level, you can use the adb shell with root and do a pull via command prompt.
teh roxxorz said:
You can't browse the system [ / ] in a windows file explorer. You can only read the sdcard, so you'll only get /sdcard/ sdcard contents.
However, if you really needed to browse the system level, you can use the adb shell with root and do a pull via command prompt.
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Thanks for your reply. I moved the pocket casts directory to the sdcard level and ES file explorer shows the files in that directory but in windows file explorer shows that same directory as empty. In windows explorer I can view pictures and downloads but not any pocket cast files. Must be something to do with that app. Frustrating.
bluruld said:
Thanks for your reply. I moved the pocket casts directory to the sdcard level and ES file explorer shows the files in that directory but in windows file explorer shows that same directory as empty. In windows explorer I can view pictures and downloads but not any pocket cast files. Must be something to do with that app. Frustrating.
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Hmm that is weird. The files aren't hidden? Meaning they start with a . You'd have to enable view hidden files in windows at that point.