can i download directly to my phone - Treo Forum

squirrelgirl · 06-30-2007, 11:33 PM

Hi everyone,

I am the proud yet struggling new owner of a 750. For some crazy reason, my phone won't sync with my computer with any kind of regularity. I'm wondering if I can download stuff directly to my phone. Actually, that part is no problem, but I can't figure out how to install it from My Documents. Can anyone help a newbie?

Thanks!

TazUk · 07-01-2007, 05:27 AM

If you're downloading programs they need to be .CAB files rather than .EXE's, use File Explorer to go to the My Docs folder and run them

squirrelgirl · 07-01-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazUk

If you're downloading programs they need to be .CAB files rather than .EXE's, use File Explorer to go to the My Docs folder and run them

So how does one get a download in a .CAB format?

I did manage to get my computer to talk to the 750 today, but it got stuck in part of the sync. Heck, I'm thinking of just getting a new computer.

TazUk · 07-02-2007, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrelgirl

So how does one get a download in a .CAB format?

When you visit the site from which you are downloading the software from they usually give you the option of a Windows installed ie. .EXE or a .CAB. It's sometimes listed as an option for Mac users

06-30-2007, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
squirrelgirl A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jun 2007 My Treo: Treo 750 My OS: XP Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	can i download directly to my phone Hi everyone, I am the proud yet struggling new owner of a 750. For some crazy reason, my phone won't sync with my computer with any kind of regularity. I'm wondering if I can download stuff directly to my phone. Actually, that part is no problem, but I can't figure out how to install it from My Documents. Can anyone help a newbie? Thanks!

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