Installing deb files applications
 

Hi, i tried to install some apps like fennec, fmobi or the last one crochik.com/gapp for google services and each time the browser open the page with the .deb file source and thats all, nothing happen! :( how to install those .deb apps?? Thanks

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

You really should use the search button in these forums... :/

Anyway, the best way to install is to go into terminal (click the terminal application in your N900), type in "root" to be root (you need to install an application via application manager) and go to the folder where the .deb files are. Then, type:

dpkg -i <filename>.deb

And this should install the application. If it gives you errors about missing libraries, just type in (yes, also as root):

apt-get -f install

This should install all the missing dependencies.

Hope this helps and really, you should learn how to use the search button. Also, I am making the assumption you are using an N900 in this case.

Have fun! :)

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

hi, thanks! No i'm using a N9 !! I tried searching but in fact i'm not so confortable using code and using a terminal (i think i have to switch on the developer mode). I'll try... but i didnt find a simple guide. Thanks

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

It's not possible to download debs with the default browser. Download the latest firefox 10 for your N9 via pc and transfer it with usb to the phone.

Downloaded debs can be installed with file manager. At least it worked with the firefox deb for me.

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

your device, save the package to somewhere that is visible with the native file manager. (Think it's just called 'N9' in the manager).
Open the file manager, then tap on the file you've just downloaded. It 'should' invoke the app manager. Just seen there's a post saying that downloading things with default browser might be a problem. Mmm...

Using the terminal is not so hard, so long as you know the command you want to use and its associated flags. Beware of commands that delete or move stuff e.g. 'rm' and 'mv', unless you know what you're deleting and moving. Otherwise, just get stuck in!

In the terminal type 'cd' and the directory's name or '..' to go up a directory. Type 'ls' to list contents of a folder (use -a to see hidden objects and "" for folder names with a space in them.

So, can you download the deb file (called a package)?

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

@ezameht thanks, i tried, but where i can find the downloads folder? I downlaoded 2 files manager (filebox and file manager), i went to home/user/MyDocs but i didnt found the downloads folder (neither other folders). I'm a novice/beginner...

@demolition : thanks, i should try also when ill understand a bit more :)

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

The easiest way to install .deb files outside of Ovi store is to use a file manager. Just tap on the file and you should get an option to install. You have to enable permission to install external files in settings. Anyway the file manager will cue you if you haven't enabled it yet.

enki71, there is no downloads folder. Copy the .deb file from your PC to a directory on your N9. You can also create a new directory. Look for the directory in file manager.

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thanks guys, it works finally. I couldnt see the folders because i was still connected in usb! Firefox is very good!!

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

Hey, why do you say that it isn't possible to download .debs with default browser? I have installed everything with default browser, just click on the link and it downloads in transfers, then tap it and it installs.

Edit: Well, it seems that if the MIME type is served incorrectly, N9 doesn't do any checking and renders it accordingly. For example, GApp is served as content-type: text/plain. Downloads from http://projects.developer.nokia.com work correctly. There's also content-disposition: attachment, which might help a bit, but I'm not sure.

Edit2: Yes, it's enough to just provide the correct MIME type. So, if you are hosting .debs, add application/x-debian-package for deb to mime type settings. Probably good idea to add all mime-types correctly anyway.

Re: Installing deb files applications
 

i made a video about this ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgYU8SlpJ6I