As of version 1.4 it seems Palm has managed to get WebOS out of beta status. Anyway there are still some things that could be a tiny bit better. We therefore compiled an (incomplete) list ;-) of packages, we are currently using on our Pre’s.
The Requirements
These packages require a Palm Pre put into developer mode and an installed Preware installer.
- Putting Palm Pre into Dev Mode by simply entering the Konami Code – see here how to do it
- Install WebOS-Internals’ Preware installer – see here how to do it.
Both steps are easy as saying “1, 2, Pre”…
The Incomplete Preware Packages List
Done and happy? Ok then, here we go:
| Package |
Description |
PreWare Folder |
| Battery Saver |
Turns on airplane mode each night at a defined time |
Application |
| Brightness Unlinked |
Brightness of Keyboard and Brightness of Screen can now separately be adjusted |
Applications |
| MyTether |
Turns your Pre into a WiFi to 3G router. Extremely helpful on vacation. |
Not on PreWare, get here only… |
| Terminal |
Allows Accessing the Linux Terminal from within the Pre |
Applications |
| 4×4 icons v4 No Arrows Plus More |
4 Icons on Launcher Screen per line |
Patch |
| Ad Blocker |
Being on GRPS/Edge sometimes, you definitely don’t want to spend bandwidth on ads |
Patch |
| Capture with Volume Keys |
Shoot Images with the Volume Keys |
Patch |
| Confirm Delete |
Confirm Deleting an Email |
Patch |
| Fullscreen Mode Browser |
No Urlbar, No Application Frame, No Notification when scrolled down. Extends the browser to the full screen size |
Patch |
| Reduce Minimum Brightness |
Changes Minimum from 10 to 0 |
Patch |
| Fullscreen Mode Browser |
No Urlbar, No Application Frame, No Notification when scrolled down. Extends the browser to the full screen size |
Patch |
| Send All Contacts via Email |
Creates a vCard containing ALL contacts and attaches it to an Email |
Patch |
Shouts fly out to the WebOS-Internals team and the guys at the Precentral Forums. That’s awesome work you’re doing.
