Application:ModeSwitcher Sandbox
Mode Switcher - 1.x/2.x
Overview
What is Mode Switcher? Mode Switcher brings profile support in the form of "modes" that can control nearly every available setting in webOS.
Versions
There are two versions of Mode Switcher available. What version you use is dependent on what version of webOS is running on your device. Mode Switcher 1.x is available for webOS 1.4.x and Mode Switcher 2.x for webOS 2.x.
Mode Switcher 2 was completely rewritten into a Javascript service instead of being an application that runs in the background. It supports controlling even more system settings than MS 1.x with the help of the Advanced System Prefs patches for webOS 2.x. Mode Switcher 2 is faster, better and all around more awesome than before!
Differences in the version's features, settings and capabilities will be noted throughout the rest of the wiki.
Installation
The following information will help you install Mode Switcher.
Overview
Stable Releases
The stable releases of Mode Switcher can be found in the WebOS-Internals Feed and are recommended for general public use. (Note: Mode Switcher 2 is not yet in the public feeds.)
Testing Releases
The testing releases of Mode Switcher can be found in the WebOS-Internals Testing Feed.
Due to the testing releases of Mode Switcher being in the WebOS-Internals Testing Feed, please take a few mintues to read over, understand and agree to the WebOS-Internals Testing Feed Rules before continuing. The testing releases of Mode Switcher are recommended only for those that wish to test out the latest and greatest features before they are implemented into the stable releases.
Corresponding/Related Patches
There are a number of patches that extend Mode Switcher's functionality. These patches can be found in the WebOS-Internals Patch Feed. Please follow the links for installation and other general information.
Mode Switcher 1.x
- Launch Mode Switcher on Luna Boot (Pre/Pre+ Only)
- System Menu Mode Menu
Mode Switcher 2.x
Method
The following method can be used to install Mode Switcher.
Preware
- Open Preware
- Start typing “Mode Switcher” (no quotes)
- Tap the corresponding patch from the list
- Tap the Install button
- Tap the Ok button to restart Luna
Or
- Open Preware
- Tap Available Packages
- Tap Patch > Advanced > Patch name (e.g. Advanced System Prefs - Calendar Prefs)
- Tap the Install button
- Tap the Ok button to restart Luna
Updating
webOS OTA Updates
The Advanced System Prefs patches are not OTA (over-the-air) update safe. When there is an OTA update to a newer version of webOS from your carrier, you must remove these patches before updating. If you do not remove them prior to running the OTA update, you most likely will need to run the Emergency Patch Recovery tool from Preware.
Patch Updates
Updated versions of the Advanced System Prefs patches can be applied via Preware.