How do you remove files from handheld?

[pbrmn]

Hi,

Is there any way to remove the sample gmovies (river and bear) from my Clie N760c handheld? For that matter I would like to remove the gmovie application itself but it does not showup in the delete menu.

Thanks,

Phil

[fearlessfozz]

I deleted my sample movies a long time ago so I am not sure that I remember the steps correctly but when you are in gmovie run the movie you want to delete and while it is running click on the menu icon below the home icon. There should be a delete option in the menu and repeat the process until all desired movies are deleted. If this doesn't work let me know and I will put my movies back on and I will find out for sure.

about gmovie, i dont think you can delete that because its part of the original preloaded software. Maybe you can but I havent found a way yet. Hope this helps

[danslaterre]

gMovie is indeed part of your ROM, and yes, there is a way to remove it. You will need JackSprat to do so:

http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=20689420010811051500&prodID=28498

[cshall]

I'm confused. I, too, want to remove gMovie. I followed your link to the JackSprat software but only found JackFlash. I then tried a search on Handango and found the JackSprat software but this info was posted:

Currently JackSprat only removes languages. However, if there is enough interest, we will produce a version that can remove the built-in applications.

Am I looking for the wrong thing? Or is there a newer version of JackSprat (last updated 12/01 on Handango site).

Thanks!

[danslaterre]

Well, I checked the link I posted, and it's correct. What may be confusing you is the animated picture showing JackFlash along with JackSprat. Don't know about Handango myself, I usually get my stuff off PalmGear, which is the link I posted. I believe that's the latest and greatest version there.

In a nutshell -- You use JackSprat to remove applications and files that are part of your ROM, which opens up additional flash memory on your handheld, then you use JackFlash to move applications into the flash. This can be a *very* beneficial thing to do because it saves precious RAM.

I used JackSprat myself to remove the standard datebook, address book, to-do, memo and calculator applications along with some of the files that were specific to wireless access to the web. I use 3rd party replacements apps for all the standard ones since I feel they're far superior, so I didn't need them anyway. After deleting those files out of ROM, I used JackFlash to move other applications like Agendus (Action Names), AvantGo, SplashID, etc. into the available flash. It worked well, was very stable.

Now for a note of caution (not meant to freak you out, just inform you!) . . .

Before you decide to go down the JackSprat path, you need to read *all* the literature that comes with it. Before removing anything, you're going to do a backup of your existing ROM to your computer hard drive or memory stick/card (if you have one). Then you're going to start removing what you don't need.

Some advice on this process:

1) Be sure you know *exactly* what it is you're removing before doing so.

2) Don't lose your ROM backup or it will be very tough to restore the standard OS files should you need/want them back at some point -- people who decide to sell their handhelds at a later date run into this problem if they lose their backup. I see a lot of these types of posts in various forums all over the place!

3) Be aware that not ALL applications are able to operate properly while in flash memory. All of the applications I've moved into flash have been fine. Given the rising popularity of JackSprat, many developers can tell you if the application will run in flash. Some include it right in their documentation. Usually, if the software doesn't run in flash, your handheld will crash and do a reset.

One problem I have run into very recently with the JackSprat removals and should be noted here -- I'm experiencing problems running the Life Balance software, and after talking to tech support, it sounds like the removal of the native date book and to-do application are behind the problem. Apparently, I'm not the first person to have reported the issue.

Personally, I've found the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. You're the only one who can assess your risk tolerance though. Hope this helps! :)

[pbrmn]

Thank you for a very thorough answer.
I'm only two weeks into PDA ownership but I suspect that in the future I will be using some of your ideas.

Phil

[cshall]

Wow. Have you considered working for Sony? I've e-mailed them 3 times and have gotten nowhere. I printed out your response and will use it as my guide. Thanks so much.

[Fitzer]

The problem may have arisen in that you need to use the JackSprat Beta to get rid of the stuff in ROM and cshall may not have followed the links into the beta area. The standard version does say it is only for languages.

[cshall]

You are correct, Fitzer, I did not see the beta link. I just downloaded the beta and printed out the novel-length manual so as soon as I get the reading done, I will be on my way to deleting all those programs I don't need. Thanks so much to everyone for the advice.

[clieman]

Go here :

http://www.genericmedia.co.jp/products/gm_player_faq.html


The soft is called McFile....read below then go to the URL ...i have it on my Sony Clie sj30...it's very cool ...it lets you remove any soft from main AND Memory Stick


Clieman


"How do I put the movies into the proper directory on my external media card so that gMovie Player can see them?
You'll need an application for the Palm to move, delete, and create files and directories on the external media card. You can download one such program, McFile, at no cost from


http://gxonline.uhome.net/scughk/clie-files/McFileEng.zip.


Once you have McFile (or a similar program), use it to create the proper directory structure: a folder called "palm" which contains a folder called "programs", which in turn contains a folder called "gMedia. Then use McFile to move the movie(s) from the palm/Launcher directory to the palm/programs/gmedia directory. (Note: McFile refers to the external media card as "MS"; this is because the software was written for the Sony CLIÉ, which has a Memory Stick.) "