Installer.app 4 Nearing Completion

Edward Kirk · July 25th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Those waiting for 3rd party unofficial apps on their iPhone running the 2.0 software will be happy to hear that progress is being made on getting Installer.app 4 working. People close to the project claim that the unofficial software utility is nearing completion. Currently they say that they are currently working on connecting a revamped graphical interface to the functional component of the software. When this is completed, repository authors will be asked to come on board for testing.

Along with the new interface, Installer 4 will include a new repository structure that will reduce traffic problems for both iPhone owners and repository owners alike. Each .Zip package is now expected to include a descriptive .plist file, which is inserted into the repository engine in key locations. Developers also have the option to specify a custom URL for package info for more elaborate descriptions.

It is expected that, as with previous versions, the new Installer.app will be available with a future version of the Pwnage Tool, but may also appear on Cydia or as a stand-alone download.

[via MacNN]

warlock · July 25th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Im am sooooo ready for Installer.app to come to 2.0. Cydia is great for SSH and things like that, but I really wanted to jailbreak for SummerBoard and Customize...
Thanks for the update Ed!

Edward Kirk · July 25th, 2008, 05:12 PM #3

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Originally Posted by warlock

Im am sooooo ready for Installer.app to come to 2.0. Cydia is great for SSH and things like that, but I really wanted to jailbreak for SummerBoard and Customize...
Thanks for the update Ed!

You're welcome! That's why I'm here.

thuggedout · July 25th, 2008, 05:17 PM #4

I'm patient but at the sametime I cant wait. I'm still rocking my 1st gen iphone 114 until the installer is released. I have too many programs on my phone that I'm not ready to part with. Good luck to all of the developers.

**Cydia** - July 31st, 2008, 02:50 PM #5

Cydia is a better installer application then the Installer.app. It manages it's sources better and let's be honest apt for your iphone, rock on. If you have paid attention most of the most popular apps from installer have been popping up in Cydia. I imagine if Installer.app doesn't get their act together cydia might become the new standard.

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Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Installer.app 4 Nearing Completion - July 25th, 2008, 04:18 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> Those waiting for 3rd party unofficial apps on their iPhone running the 2.0 software will be happy to hear that progress is being made on getting Installer.app 4 working. People close to the project claim that the unofficial software utility is nearing completion. Currently they say that they are currently working on connecting a revamped graphical interface to the functional component of the software. When this is completed, repository authors will be asked to come on board for testing. Along with the new interface, Installer 4 will include a new repository structure that will reduce traffic problems for both iPhone owners and repository owners alike. Each .Zip package is now expected to include a descriptive .plist file, which is inserted into the repository engine in key locations. Developers also have the option to specify a custom URL for package info for more elaborate descriptions. It is expected that, as with previous versions, the new Installer.app will be available with a future version of the Pwnage Tool, but may also appear on Cydia or as a stand-alone download. [via MacNN] __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

warlock Rocks the Board Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 168 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Finally...im tired of "Cydia" - July 25th, 2008, 04:48 PM #2
	Im am sooooo ready for Installer.app to come to 2.0. Cydia is great for SSH and things like that, but I really wanted to jailbreak for SummerBoard and Customize... Thanks for the update Ed! __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: Black 32GB iPhone 3GS iPhone Version: 3.0 Developer GM Seed Computer & OS: Aluminum MacBook Pro-OS X & iMac 24''-OS X AIM: dirtbikedude2201 www.tmdevteam.com

thuggedout iPA Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	July 25th, 2008, 05:17 PM #4
	I'm patient but at the sametime I cant wait. I'm still rocking my 1st gen iphone 114 until the installer is released. I have too many programs on my phone that I'm not ready to part with. Good luck to all of the developers.

T8keDown Guest Posts: n/a	Cydia - July 31st, 2008, 02:50 PM #5
T8keDown Guest Posts: n/a	Cydia is a better installer application then the Installer.app. It manages it's sources better and let's be honest apt for your iphone, rock on. If you have paid attention most of the most popular apps from installer have been popping up in Cydia. I imagine if Installer.app doesn't get their act together cydia might become the new standard.