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.