Firmware

col · 06-16-2007, 07:47 AM

I have version 1.0.00 on my prs 500, is it worth upgrading to the latest firmware ? I have heard of some problems so tempted to leave as is unless it makes a big difference.

Colin

HarryT · 06-16-2007, 07:50 AM

The only problem is a purely cosmetic, and trivially solved, problem with the display of the battery meter - it doesn't reset to "full" following a charge (all you have to do to fix it is momentarily re-connect the wall charger with the Reader turned on). The upgrade offers a number of enhancements, such as longer battery life when playing MP3 files. I see no particular reason not to upgrade - certainly the battery meter thing is a complete "non issue"!

Maugendre · 06-16-2007, 09:49 AM

I accepted to upgrade my ebook and after 45 minutes it was still upgrading without telling me when it will finish. I unplug it praying nothing was broken. The prs work well but when Connect ask me to upgrade again ,so far I declined. How many minute it suppose to take to upgrade ??

HarryT · 06-16-2007, 10:10 AM

Should take no more than a couple of minutes.

WilliamG · 06-18-2007, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The only problem is a purely cosmetic, and trivially solved, problem with the display of the battery meter - it doesn't reset to "full" following a charge (all you have to do to fix it is momentarily re-connect the wall charger with the Reader turned on). The upgrade offers a number of enhancements, such as longer battery life when playing MP3 files. I see no particular reason not to upgrade - certainly the battery meter thing is a complete "non issue"!

I 100% disagree with this assessment. The battery issue is a COMPLETE issue. The re-connecting of the charger doesn't work at all if, like me, you use a USB cable to charge the device. You have to reset your Reader EVERY time you use the USB charger, by pushing a paper clip or pin into the back of the Reader. I wish I hadn't upgraded my Reader's firmware. I really can't see many people using it as an MP3 player..

NatCh · 06-18-2007, 01:07 AM

You could always use the universal flasher to go back to the original firmware, WilliamG, it sounds like you might be happier with the old one.

kacir · 06-18-2007, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by col

I have version 1.0.00 on my prs 500, is it worth upgrading to the latest firmware ?

I do not think so.
- There is always danger that something bad might happen during the update.
- The battery meter will stop working properly.
- There is no new functionality worth mentioning.

WilliamG · 06-18-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

You could always use the universal flasher to go back to the original firmware, WilliamG, it sounds like you might be happier with the old one.

You can go back? Gah! I didn't know..

How do you go back? I found the Universal Flasher too, but the original firmware I can't find...

HarryT · 06-18-2007, 09:14 AM

William,

This is a classic example of something that's a "showstopper" to some, and a complete non-issue to others. Just goes to show that we all have different needs when it comes to such matters!

WilliamG · 06-18-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

William,

This is a classic example of something that's a "showstopper" to some, and a complete non-issue to others. Just goes to show that we all have different needs when it comes to such matters!

Too true...

Is there somewhere you can get the original firmware from?

NatCh · 06-18-2007, 09:33 AM

I'm afraid I don't have it, but I seem to remember that someone stripped it off before they did the update, so I'm hoping someone has it somewhere.

WilliamG · 06-18-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

I'm afraid I don't have it, but I seem to remember that someone stripped it off before they did the update, so I'm hoping someone has it somewhere.

Gah! Thanks. I'll go post in the Universal Flasher thread and see...

Thanks for the tip off!

06-16-2007, 07:47 AM	#1
col Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: prs500	Firmware I have version 1.0.00 on my prs 500, is it worth upgrading to the latest firmware ? I have heard of some problems so tempted to leave as is unless it makes a big difference. Colin

06-16-2007, 07:50 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 55,142 Karma: 27556397 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	The only problem is a purely cosmetic, and trivially solved, problem with the display of the battery meter - it doesn't reset to "full" following a charge (all you have to do to fix it is momentarily re-connect the wall charger with the Reader turned on). The upgrade offers a number of enhancements, such as longer battery life when playing MP3 files. I see no particular reason not to upgrade - certainly the battery meter thing is a complete "non issue"! __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

06-16-2007, 10:10 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 55,142 Karma: 27556397 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	Should take no more than a couple of minutes. __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

06-18-2007, 01:07 AM	#6
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,605 Karma: 926222 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Nook STGR	You could always use the universal flasher to go back to the original firmware, WilliamG, it sounds like you might be happier with the old one. __________________ ΨΦ! "Torg, why do you have emergency pants?" -- Riff

06-18-2007, 09:14 AM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 55,142 Karma: 27556397 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	William, This is a classic example of something that's a "showstopper" to some, and a complete non-issue to others. Just goes to show that we all have different needs when it comes to such matters! __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

06-16-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
Maugendre Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: south of Montréal Device: sony ereader	I accepted to upgrade my ebook and after 45 minutes it was still upgrading without telling me when it will finish. I unplug it praying nothing was broken. The prs work well but when Connect ask me to upgrade again ,so far I declined. How many minute it suppose to take to upgrade ??

06-18-2007, 09:33 AM	#11
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,605 Karma: 926222 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Nook STGR	I'm afraid I don't have it, but I seem to remember that someone stripped it off before they did the update, so I'm hoping someone has it somewhere. __________________ ΨΦ! "Torg, why do you have emergency pants?" -- Riff

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