alright. so i tried to reinstall the installer app because whenever i added sources they wouldn't show up. so i clicked reinstall and installer crashed. now when I click installer the whole thing crashes and won't open. Can I SSH into my iPod to reinstall it manually? or wouldn't that work? I'm running 1.1.2 firmware.

please someone help soon! I really want to be able to download the new Voip when it comes out!

okay. i SSH ed into it and copied my back up files of the installer.app to my ipod and everything works fine.

can you send me the backup file of installer please. mine too does not work.

You can download the Installer here, that's the official repository link: http://repository.apptapp.com/packages/System/Installer.zip

1) Simply copy Installer.app (from the zip file) in the /Applications directory of your iPod, and make sure the programs (Installer, AppTapp.framework/AppTapp) have the executable flag set. You can change that by looking at the file properties in WinSCP, for example.

2) Before launching the program, you should check the application database used by the Installer before it was removed. Just for information:
/var/root/Library/Installer/LocalPackages.plist contains the list of the installed applications, keep this file or you won't be able to update or uninstall your applications!
/var/root/Library/Installer/PackageSources.plist contains the list of the repository sources. If you add a source, it will be stored into this file along with the new repository information fetched on the site.
/var/root/Library/Installer/RemotePackages.plist contains all the applications in the repositories. This file is reconstructed every time a refresh occurs.
/var/root/Library/Installer/TrustedSources.plist is the list of the trusted sources, maintained by the ones who did the Installer. This file is downloaded (that's my hypothesis anyway, it is regenerated if deleted).


Rename the /var/root/Library/Installer directory, for example to /var/root/Library/Installer.backup. Or copy those files to your PC and remove the directory on the iPod.

Launch the Install application, then quit when it has refreshed the sources. Don't install anything, don't add sources yet. It will have created the files again. Put the LocalPackages.plist back in order to be able to update/uninstall your apps.

3) Start Installer again, everything should be back to normal. You can add sources, make sure the repositories are correct or you could end up with the same problem you got in the first place.

thanks for this, but i have already restored my ipod and jailbreaked it again.
But next time i will download it from this site, and thanks for your help.:)

I am experiencing a similar issue, tried to upgrade my installer.app to a beta version then it crashed during the install. I tried to restore it using the method posted above, but now when I click on the newly restored installer, it just loads to a blank screen and crashes after like 10 sec. Any ideas how to fix this?

I am experiencing a similar issue, tried to upgrade my installer.app to a beta version then it crashed during the install. I tried to restore it using the method posted above, but now when I click on the newly restored installer, it just loads to a blank screen and crashes after like 10 sec. Any ideas how to fix this? same problem here
a couple of people have had this problem..hopefully someone addresses it

if you have drop copy installed on both devices and download this file to your computer first then drop copy it to your touch it restores the installer app . thanks for all of your help you guys are the greatest. http://repository.apptapp.com/packages/System/Installer.zip

I just checked, and there are in fact two executables, but I suppose you saw that? ;)
If not, I edited the post above. Set the execute flags on those.

i've been having the same problem, and tried the steps outlined above. however, since i dont have openssh on my touch, i cannot edit the flags of the executables. is there another program or way to do that?

also, since i went ahead with the steps anyway, i ended up with the same problem i had before. the only thing i didnt do is edit the flags - i made the backup of my source and restored them correctly. however, when i go into the sources list in installer (on the touch), there are only a few sources - before this procedure i had many more. is this a sign that i did something wrong?

damnit. i had the same problem updating to the new installer beta a few hours ago. when i tried to update, it failed, then whenever i started the installer.app, it would quit to springboard.

But, Scythal, thanks good sir for helping us out! reverted back to an older version, and installer is okay for now :D

i want to ask a query i bought 8gb ipodtouch and i didnt have installer and how to download in to my ipodtouch can any one please tell the solution for this .... plzzzzz:)

i want to ask a query i bought 8gb ipodtouch and i didnt have installer and how to download in to my ipodtouch can any one please tell the solution for this .... plzzzzz:)

You need to jailbreak it. Search for it. Theres a bunch of great tutorials on how to do this.
or just go onto youtube and search for " ipodtouchmaster " he has great videos.

I cannot find said Application directory while connected with WinSCP
I must be daft.

ok i fixed my touch, and i think i figured out the problem: mobilefinder. each time that i opened it to create/move/rename a file, i could no longer install applications with installer.app. after following these directions, my installer works fine. thanks for the guide, and beware of mobile finder. its too bad, because i wanted an easy wasy to open files for mobiletextedit...

Hello all... I too updated Install.app, and now crashes when I tap on it.
Will the method decribed here work with the iPhone? It should right? It is the same firmware... no?

Thank you VERY much in advance for any reply...

you wouldn't have a noob version for those instructions would you lol?

I have the same problem.. I tried to add a new source and installer wanted me to update it.. so I did and now it doesn't open??? this is starting to piss me off... does any one have a simple solution?!?!?!? (i have a mac.. just a little heads up...)

install bosstool and reloacate applications. you have run out of space on the firmware partition (only 300mb) where apps are natively stored.

Thank you very much Scythal, all fixed now.

Thanks, for the info. The installer updates are problematic.

Great save!!!!!!!!! Scythal.

installer working again.

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!! U saved my life.. .I was j gonna go thru the cumbersum procedure of jailbreaking my iphone again!! J installed the Scythal way...
I hv 1.1.2 OTB running wid working Installer again!!:):)

I upgraded to version 1.1.3 firmware (jailbreak version- conceited software method), now the installer crashes repeatedly.
Please tell me a simple way of re-installing in a step by step manner.
Regards

I upgraded to version 1.1.3 firmware (jailbreak version- conceited software method), now the installer crashes repeatedly.
Please tell me a simple way of re-installing in a step by step manner.
Regards

Hi great job with your tuts. they are informative and quick.
My problem: Where can I get the installer program from? It seems that it is a central item to have but i've been frustrated in my attempts to acquire it. Many videos refer to it but so far i've not been able to see one that actually informs me on how to get the installer app into my 1.1.3. Where you said earlier to jailbreak it first, i also would like to understand that better. pardon me if i'm in the wrong section

I just checked, and there are in fact two executables, but I suppose you saw that? ;)
If not, I edited the post above. Set the execute flags on those.
woot i reinstalled Ziphone without having to reboot my Ipd Touch 16g

The installer wasnt working and wouldn't come up without it taking a minute to load and then go back to the springboard.

so i got SSH up and then i don't know why but learned how to create a key on this Wifi I captured from some one else. lol

Well i have my whole iPod touch back from that stupid error
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0


Lol funny thing is i've been searching way on correcting this without having to wipe my whole iPod and just no one knew what to do and i know many others were having the same thing. Guess i'll try not to reinstall ZiPhone installer. Been searching well over an hour and well i did it my self without having to restore my awesome iPod Touch =)


MY APP ARE ALRIGHT