How to extract/save .deb file during/post installation
 

Is there any way to save the .deb package during or after installation from Application Manager in N900?

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This is being looked into at present mate by another member. Hitting a few hurdles currently, am sure once sorted he will post for all.
I was looking for the same to save reinstalling all the apps after a restore and chewing data.

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OK, I'll keep my eyes open for any updates.

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Just a thought.. they aren't stored in /var/cache/apt/archives?

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The Application Manager cleans it after every install/upgrade/removal, IIRC.

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If they are stored in some location like /var/cache/apt/archives? etc
can't we create a script or something to copy the contents of that folder while the application manager is running/installing.

I have done this in windows, some applications come with online installers (for example adobe).
During installation they store the installer to a windows temp folders. I have been able to copy installer files even if they were locked.

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He was looking at exactly that though hitting hurdles.
He is now looking at the lists you get from restore and trying to tackle that way I think. If others have suggestions and able to produce something, all ears. I would to assist though way out of my depths here with no idea at all.
I was just wanting to be able to save my files so each time I restore I'm not chewing data, can just reload my copies.

Stephen

Re: How to extract/save .deb file during/post installation
 

Regards to this, as far as i can tell. The only files left stored here are the ones via apt-get. Unless they are stored elsewhere, it would seem they are erased.

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I think this will be of some help Back Up Your Applications

Re: How to extract/save .deb file during/post installation
 

Ovi Store paid debs: /var/tmp
Other debs: /home/user/MyDocs/.apt-archive-cache
debs installed through apt-get: /var/cache/apt/archives