How to Install a CAB File
Here is a quick tutorial on how to run CAB files on your Blackjack 2. CAB files are software installation packages (similar to .MSI files in windows). Most software you will install on your Blackjack 2 will come packaged as a CAB file.
- Do NOT unzip the CAB file!!!
- Transfer the CAB file to your phone; remember what folder you copy the CAB file to — “My Documents” is generally the default location.
- Copy the CAB file using ActiveSync
- Send the CAB file using Bluetooth
- Copy the CAB file to your microSD card, and then put the microSD card in your Blackjack 2.
- E-mail the CAB file to yourself; Save attachment to your Blackjack 2
- Download the CAB file from a Web site from your Smartphone.
- Save the CAB file to your phone using your web browser’s “Save As” feature; Go to Step 3 below.
- Open the CAB file using your web browser’s “Open” feature; Skip to Step 6 below.
- Goto Start > Applications > File Explorer
- Navigate to the folder containing the CAB file (generally “My Documents”)
- Select the CAB file, and click the select button on the D-Pad
- Follow the onscreen instructions (If pompted you will generally want to install software to your Device rather than a Storage Card)
- After the installation is complete, goto Start > Applications and run the newly installed software.
Once a CAB file has been installed you may delete the CAB file from your Blackjack 2.
To uninstall a CAB file, go to “Start > Settings > Remove Programs” and Select the corresponding program you wish to uninstall.
June 8th, 2008 at 8:36 am
ok but how do I Uninstall it…?
June 8th, 2008 at 10:03 am
lalaboy,
I added a line to the bottom of the post explaining how to Uninstall a CAB File.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Do you need to leave the cab file on the phone after you install it? Or can you delete it after to free up space?
July 12th, 2008 at 8:59 am
H,
After installing a CAB file to your phone you can delete the CAB file.
July 20th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I cant even find the CAB file to download….?
July 20th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
xMisses3x …. each program/hack/theme is its own CAB file. Each post has a Download link directly below the title.. clicking on it will initiate the download of a CAB file, or take you to the program creator’s home page where you can then download the CAB file.
July 20th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
So I’d really like to do this, but when I drag or sync the file over to the phone, I can’t see it. The only way I can find the file is if I’m in the explorer on the device and search for it, but I then can’t do anything with it. Is this a security issue, certificate?
July 21st, 2008 at 12:16 am
thickconfusion, are you using the file explorer (Start > Applications > File Explorer) on your phone to locate and run the CAB file?
July 21st, 2008 at 5:16 pm
ok i have a question and no one att&t or samsung can answer but maybe one of you can i spent the extra money on vista hp only to find out it almost works like reg. home. My blackjack 2 will not install the cab for works it uses active sync so why can’t i use that instead of haveing to go out and spend another $102 on outlook when works does what i need. can you please help me and i am sorry if this is in the wrong place.
July 21st, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Thanks so much david…I was just using the normal My Stuff, which apparently hides everything else. I got it now, I’m just trying to get the GPS going
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:04 am
mistress,
not sure i understand what youre asking… what are you trying to do? What does Outlook have to do with installing a CAB file? sorry - im just very confused to what youre asking.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
My “works” on my computer would do just fine for me only if my phone would install the .cab files for it. I get a message on my phone that was not desinded for my device ie. my blackjack2. i know I spent a lot of $$ for my phone but I did not think I would have to spend more to use the blasted calender and hubby is not thrilled with this fact , on top of things. Is there some way I can get Works to sync with my phone?
July 26th, 2008 at 2:02 am
i downloaded and installed it, but i don’t see an icon for it in applications..
July 26th, 2008 at 10:37 am
q.roxor .. which CAB file are you talking about? Some CAB files don’t have icons in the Start Menu (like Themes or some Hacks)
August 14th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I can’t install some of the apps for some reason…
whenver i try and install some of them it says this:
“Installation was unsuccessful. The program or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficient system permission”
Help would be really appreciated!
Thank you in advance
August 14th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Markel,
What apps are you trying to install? Have you application unlocked your phone using the MoDaCo GPS Hack or SDA Application Unlocker?
August 15th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I have the MoDaCo GPS HACK as a CAB file and whenever i try and install it, that message appears. I followed the steps and the only problem is it stops loading and that message appears
August 15th, 2008 at 10:52 am
markel, no idea — ive never heard of that happening. you have a blackjack II running WM 6 right? try unlocking your phone w the SDA Application Unlocker first…?
August 15th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Yes I do have WM 6. Is there like a catch with the SDA App. Unlocker? If there isn’t anything bad about it then I’ll try running it.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Markel,
SDA App is very safe — just follow the directions and everything will be fine!
September 4th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I just installed 6.1. I put a .cab on my micro SD card. I cannot see .cab files, but I can see others (.doc .ppt ect.)
Are these hidden files? Do I have to run something to be able to run .cab files?
September 5th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
In case someone else has the same issue, .cad files do not show up under “My Stuff” you must use “File Explorer”
September 17th, 2008 at 9:27 am
so i just installed wm6.1, and i cant get a file to my phone, i’ve tried emailing it, and i have no micro sd card
there is no ‘my documents’ to activesync with
what should i do?
October 18th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
David, is it completely neccessary that you have the microSD card for this hack?
October 19th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
z99, You don’t need a microSD card for any of the hacks on this site.
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
easy. Thanks
October 25th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
ok i really need help i cant find the CAB file to download and these directions r really hard so if u find a answer please help me please
October 25th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
BBalBally,
The Download Link for the CABs are located at the top of each post. They will either start the download automatically or take you to the download page where you can download the CAB.
October 25th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
ok but like i have it downloaded and i have my phone connected to the computer idk how to do this stuff please help me from the begging
November 8th, 2008 at 2:07 am
hey david, i just got my blackjack 2 so i havent explored much with it but ive been readin this site for a couple of days now, good job on it btw. so my question is, is the MoDaCo GPS Hack and the rest of the CAB files for some of apps safe ? cuz yea i spent a decent amount of cash on the phone, dont want it screwin up already u know ?
November 8th, 2008 at 2:09 am
oh and also, all the cabs for the apps like making the ringtone size bigger and the rest work after u upgrade ur BJ2 with WM 6.1 right ?
November 8th, 2008 at 2:12 am
one more thing actually, sorry for the spam but i just read the thing about ppl having problems upgradin to WM 6.1, the cabs for the apps will still work if i dont upgrade to 6.1 right ? Thanks again.
November 9th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Tonythe1, all the CAB files on this site are safe. You can actually perform a factory reset of your phone and it will remove any hacks/mods/applications/games that you download from this site or perform based on information on this site. In a nutshell everything on this site, with the exception of the WM6.1 upgrade, is reversible and won’t break your phone. All the CAB files can be uninstalled individually as well, so if you dont like something you can uninstall it. You wont screw anything up, and you definitely wont screw up your phone permanently (since you can always perform a factory reset).
Almost every single CAB file on the site works for WM6.0 and WM6.1 .. if it doesnt work on WM6.1 it will tell you that its not compatible and either not install, or install and not work. At that point you can uninstall anything that doesnt work.
November 11th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
thanks a lot man, i appreciate it!
November 11th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
is anyone else not able to see cab files and simply getting them as grayed out when u search for them?
November 12th, 2008 at 12:12 am
FierceDietyMask - Are you using the File Explorer to browse for your cab files?