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== Current Preenv Version 0.1.1 ==
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Preenv is a set of libraries and stubs that should make running WebOS native applications possible on the [[Nokia N900|N900]].
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Note that "native applications" are a small subset of all WebOS applications; most of these are OpenGL games.
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== Current Preenv Version 0.1.1 ==
==Game Compatibility==
==Game Compatibility==
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! scope=col width="100" | Version:
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! scope=col width="125" | SoftwareFullName
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! scope=col width="100" | Status:
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! scope=col width="175" | Preenv version:
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! scope=col width="300" | Bug(s)
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! scope=col width="175" | Preenv version
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|Assassin's Creed|| N/A || style="background-color:green;" |<span style="display:none">1</span> Working || N/A || 0.1.1
|Assassin's Creed|| N/A || style="background-color:green;" |<span style="display:none">1</span> Working || N/A || 0.1.1
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|Avatar|| N/A || style="background-color:Red;" |<span style="display:none">1</span> Not Working || ?? || 0.1.1
|Avatar|| N/A || style="background-color:Red;" |<span style="display:none">1</span> Not Working || ?? || 0.1.1
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==FAQ==
==FAQ==
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===How to install Preenv?===
===How to install Preenv?===
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Install rootsh from application manager
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Open Terminal and enter following commands.
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Gain [[root access]] and use <code>apt-get</code> in the [[terminal]]:
  root
  root
  apt-get install preenv
  apt-get install preenv
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===What do I use to extract an ipk file?===
===What do I use to extract an ipk file?===
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7-Zip  
7-Zip  
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===How to install a game===
===How to install a game===
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  $ sudo gainroot
  $ sudo gainroot
  $ apt-get install preenv libgles1
  $ apt-get install preenv libgles1
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use 7-zip to extract -> game-folder
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Use 7-zip to extract -> game-folder
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copy game folder to /home/user/[webOS-games]
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Copy the game folder to <code>/home/user/[webOS-games]</code>
  $ sudo gainiroot
  $ sudo gainiroot
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  $ chmod +rwx filename
  $ chmod +rwx filename
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e.g. filename = nfsuc in need for speed case or sims in case of sims3
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e.g. <code>filename</code> = <code>nfsuc</code> in need for speed case or sims in case of sims3
  $ preenv
  $ preenv
  $ ./filename
  $ ./filename
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once you know file plays properly. you can add the menu button
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once you know that the file plays properly you can add the menu button:
  $ cd game-folder
  $ cd game-folder
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===How to delete a game===
===How to delete a game===
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Delete the folder
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Become root and delete the folder:
  $ sudo gainroot
  $ sudo gainroot
  $ rm -r game-folder
  $ rm -r game-folder
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To remove the icon, you need to delete three files
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To remove the icon, you need to delete three files:
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  $ cd /usr/share/applications/hildon
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  $ rm /usr/share/applications/hildon/filename.desktop
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$ rm filename.desktop
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  $ rm /usr/share/dbus-1/services/filename.service
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  $ cd /usr/share/dbus-1/services
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  $ rm /usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/hildon/filename.png
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$ rm filename.service
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  $ cd /usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/hildon
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$ rm filename.png
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Refresh your menu
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Refresh your menu:
  $ killall hildon-desktop
  $ killall hildon-desktop
===How to get N.O.V.A working?===
===How to get N.O.V.A working?===
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Install extra packages for N.O.V.A, then follow regular install guide.
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Install extra packages for N.O.V.A, then follow the regular install guide.
  $ sudo gainroot
  $ sudo gainroot
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===How to get Assasins Creed Working?===
===How to get Assasins Creed Working?===
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Extract the .ipk file and copy the com.gameloft.app.assassins to applications folder under /home/user/
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Open xterminal
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Extract the .ipk file and copy the <code>com.gameloft.app.assassins</code> to the applications folder under <code>/home/user/</code>. Open a terminal and enter:
  $ sudo gainroot
  $ sudo gainroot
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  $ apt-get install libGLES*
  $ apt-get install libGLES*
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Close the xterminal and open new one and type  
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Close the terminal, open a new one and type  
  $ sudo gainroot
  $ sudo gainroot
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  $ cd /home/user/applications/com.gameloft.app.assassins
  $ cd /home/user/applications/com.gameloft.app.assassins
  $ desktopgen appinfo.json
  $ desktopgen appinfo.json
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[[Category:Software]]
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[[Category:N900]]

Revision as of 06:32, 27 October 2010

Preenv is a set of libraries and stubs that should make running WebOS native applications possible on the N900.

Note that "native applications" are a small subset of all WebOS applications; most of these are OpenGL games.

Contents

Current Preenv Version 0.1.1

Game Compatibility

SoftwareFullName Version Status Bug(s) Preenv version
Assassin's Creed N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Brain Challenge N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Hero of Sparta N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Monopoly N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Let's Golf N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Need for Speed Undercover N/A 1 Working Needs libgles1-sgx-img 0.1.1
N.O.V.A 1.0.9 1 Working Needs libsdl-net1.2 0.1.1
SIMS 3 N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Oregon Trail N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
Blades of Fury N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
X-Plane 9 9.5.0 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
X-Plane Airliner 9.5.0 1 Working Bad scaling, but playable 0.1.1
Earthworm Jim N/A 1 Working N/A 0.1.1
The settlers 1.1.1 1 Working missing symbol: N/A 0.1.1
Guitar Hero 5 N/A 1 Unplayable Bad Scaling/Missing Graphics 0.1.1
Brother In Arms N/A 1 Unplayable Needs Multitouch 0.1.1
Driver N/A 1 Unplayable Missing Graphics 0.1.1
Super KO Boxing 2 N/A 1 Unplayable Bad Scaling/Missing Graphics 0.1.1
Crusade Of Destiny N/A 1 Not Working Sundefined symbol PDL_GetLocation 0.1.1
Dungeon Hunter N/A 1 Not Working segmentation fault 0.1.1
FIFA 2010 N/A 1 Not Working undefined symbol SDL_HapticOpen 0.1.1
H.A.W.X N/A 1 Not Working undefined segmentation fault: IStoreable Load open file = /media/cryptofs/apps/usr/palm/applications/com.gameloft.app.hawx/playlist 0.1.1
Modern Combat Sandstorm N/A 1 Not Working  ?? 0.1.1
Raging Thunder 2 N/A 1 Not Working undefined symbol SDL_HapticOpen 0.1.1
Real Soccer 2010 N/A 1 Not Working  ?? 0.1.1
Real Tennis N/A 1 Not Working needs libamrnb.so.3 0.1.1
Skater Nation N/A 1 Not Working PDL: Application asked for device ID, giving 0000 0.1.1
Speed Forge Extreme N/A 1 Not Working undefined symbol glCheckFramebufferStatusOES 0.1.1
Asphalt 5 1.14 1 Not Working segmentation fault after clicking "quick race" 0.1.1
Avatar N/A 1 Not Working  ?? 0.1.1

FAQ

How to install Preenv?

Gain root access and use apt-get in the terminal: 

root
apt-get install preenv

What do I use to extract an ipk file?

7-Zip

How to install a game

$ sudo gainroot
$ apt-get install preenv libgles1

Use 7-zip to extract -> game-folder
Copy the game folder to /home/user/[webOS-games] 

$ sudo gainiroot
$ cd game-folder
$ chmod +rwx filename

e.g. filename = nfsuc in need for speed case or sims in case of sims3 

$ preenv
$ ./filename

once you know that the file plays properly you can add the menu button: 

$ cd game-folder
$ desktopgen appinfo.json

How to delete a game

Become root and delete the folder: 

$ sudo gainroot
$ rm -r game-folder

To remove the icon, you need to delete three files: 

$ rm /usr/share/applications/hildon/filename.desktop
$ rm /usr/share/dbus-1/services/filename.service
$ rm /usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/hildon/filename.png

Refresh your menu: 

$ killall hildon-desktop

How to get N.O.V.A working?

Install extra packages for N.O.V.A, then follow the regular install guide. 

$ sudo gainroot
$ apt-get update
$ apt-get install libsdl-net1.2

How to get Assasins Creed Working?

Extract the .ipk file and copy the com.gameloft.app.assassins to the applications folder under /home/user/. Open a terminal and enter: 

$ sudo gainroot
$ apt-get install preenv
$ apt-get install libGLES*

Close the terminal, open a new one and type 

$ sudo gainroot
$ preenv
$ cd /home/user/applications/com.gameloft.app.assassins/assassins
$ chmod +rwx Assassins
$ cd
$ cd /home/user/applications/com.gameloft.app.assassins
$ desktopgen appinfo.json
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