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How to install a CAB file

CAB files are installers that are use to easily add software on your Samsung Epix. CAB files will copy all the necessary files for a program to run to all the correct directories. They also provide a 

  1. Do NOT unzip the CAB file!!! If you have a _setup.xml you have unzipped the CAB file!
  2. Transfer the CAB file to your phone; remember what folder you save the CAB file to — “My Documents” is generally the default location.
    1. Copy the CAB file using ActiveSync/WMDC
    2. Send the CAB file using Bluetooth
    3. Copy the CAB file to your microSD card, and then put the microSD card in your Samsung Epix.
    4. Download the CAB file from a Web site from your Smartphone.
      • Save the CAB file to your Epix 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.
  3. Go to Start > Programs > Applications> File Explorer
  4. Navigate to the folder containing the CAB file (generally “My Documents”)
  5. Select and click the the CAB file to install
  6. Follow the onscreen instructions (If pompted you will generally want to install software to your Device rather than a Storage Card)
  7. After the installation is complete, goto Start > Programs > Applications and run the newly installed software.

Once a CAB file has been installed you may delete the CAB file from your Samsung Epix.

To uninstall a CAB file, go to “Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs” and Select the program you wish to uninstall.

7 Responses to “How to install a CAB file”

  1. Paul Says:
    April 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I installed google maps and was wondering if I can delete the CAB file now that I have the program installed, and if so how?

    Plus, since installing goole maps, I noticed that my amount of free space under program, not storage, is lower… is this the amount of space to run a program, verces to store something?

    If so, is this because I installed google maps? And who can I shut down some programs to get this number back up if this is the problem?

    Thank you

  2. Penelope Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    I installed mobile google directly on my phone and then decided I didn’t need it so I removed it the way described above however the icon still appears under programs. If I click on it I just get an error message saying it can’t be opened so I think it did definitely uninstall but I would like to get rid of the icon. Do you know how I can do this? Also, is there a way to move programs to different menus? For example, I downloaded a game and it is in my program menu but I would like it to be with the other games. Thanks

  3. Penelope Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Nevermind, I found my answers in the Tips and Tricks section. I was able to use file explorer to delete the icon and move the game. :)

  4. Joe Ward Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 3:44 pm

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  5. Mike Holmes Says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 12:31 am

    After i installed the file i still get that message disconneted by remote… what am i doing wrong?

  6. david Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Mike, are you trying to use your Epix as a modem?

  7. Clare Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    Hi. Total newbie here. Just to clarify . . . Under point 2 (“Transfer the CAB to your phone . . .”), the items listed (ActiveSync, Bluetooth, microSD card, web download) are options, correct? In other words, I can transfer the CAB file using ActiveSync OR Bluetooth OR a microSD OR by downloading from the web, yes? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I’m new to this! :-)

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