Console-based SWI Tool Reference

Console-based SWI tool is used to install or uninstall native software on the device using an EShell interface.

Note: The following sections are applicable only for S60 emulator.

Installing a SIS file using console-based SWI example

If you want to install simple.sis file on the device then, place this file at epoc32\winscw\c and perform the following steps:

  1. Launch EShell within the S60 emulator and enter swiconsole /i c:\simple.sis. The following screenshot appears which displays the application details and provides the following options:

  2. Press y, the signature is validated and installation continues only if the signature is valid. The following screenshot shows that the signature has been validated successfully and allows the user to continue with the installation.

  3. Press y to continue installation and select the drive you want to install.

  4. Press n to continue with the installation. The following screenshot shows that the installation is completed successfully.

Result: The simple.sis file is successfully installed on the device.

Uninstalling a SIS file using console-based SWI example

If you want to uninstall simple.sis file from the device then, enter the following command on eshell:

swiconsole /u /uid 80008880 /pkg testrun_exe /vendor <Unique Vendor Name>

Result: The simple.sis file is successfully uninstalled from the device.