HACKING CONCLUSIONS AND GUIDE - Page 3

seajewel · 07-30-2008, 07:39 PM

Same thing happened to me, but it turned out mine was named "kBookAssets.PNG" .. capitalization must be exact. Try checking if there were any errors in the name of the file.

astrodad · 07-30-2008, 08:45 PM

Yeah it worked fine for me. Thanks everyone! My file was named kBookAsset.png. Also make sure you're saving it as a proper png file. I love it! I'm thinking of tinkering with the rest of the file and coming up with some kind of theme system. Thoughts?

SurgE · 07-30-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jplumey

Yeah it worked fine for me. Thanks everyone! My file was named kBookAsset.png. Also make sure you're saving it as a proper png file. I love it! I'm thinking of tinkering with the rest of the file and coming up with some kind of theme system. Thoughts?

I think it is quite possible. My current hacks involves putting my "resource" and "font" directories in the /data (the accessible internal memory) portion of the device, which means that I can change my resource files and fonts and have them take effect with a hard reset of the device.

Having said that, having your resource/fonts on /data is pretty dangerous for people with butter fingers. A corrupted/missing resource file will definitely result in a brick, though it can be easily fixed using the firmware update.

Peto · 07-31-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jplumey

Yeah it worked fine for me. Thanks everyone! My file was named kBookAsset.png. Also make sure you're saving it as a proper png file. I love it! I'm thinking of tinkering with the rest of the file and coming up with some kind of theme system. Thoughts?

I screwed up. Mixed kbookassets with kbookicons. Hadn't put the file there at all.

We only need to know how the png is divided for each image, so we know the exact surface we have for each icon. After that, piece of cake.

Peto · 07-31-2008, 05:59 AM

I added one font to the reader, replacing none (just added a font). And then loaded an ebook that used that font, but without embedding it, expecting the file to take it from the Reader. Didn't work.... I guess I am doing it all wrong, but didn't want to ask again without even trying.

What am I doing wrong? what do I have to do if I want all my Reader files to use the same font without having to embed it? Do I have to replace a certain font from the Reader?

SurgE · 07-31-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Peto

I screwed up. Mixed kbookassets with kbookicons. Hadn't put the file there at all.

We only need to know how the png is divided for each image, so we know the exact surface we have for each icon. After that, piece of cake.

check out "mainStorage.xml"

Peto · 07-31-2008, 06:28 AM

Reflashed twice, first with kBookAssets PNG file and then with kBookAssets.PNG in the same directory as kBookIcons and main..xml Still no joy

Peto · 07-31-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SurgE

check out "mainStorage.xml"

You are seriously overestimating me in these issues...

macphersondh · 07-31-2008, 07:49 AM

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However, to get the official updater to work, you'll need to either unzip & edit a file inside the official flasher (see the post here) to persuade it that the firmware versions are different, or set it into update mode via the Universal Flasher.

I used Update mode from the Universal Flasher but I may have removed the SD card too soon. Now the unit starts up and gives me the message:

"Firmware update did not complete successfully. Please try again."

Tried "pin reset", switching off and on but it keeps coming up with this error regardless of whether the SD card is in or not.

When I connect it to my PC the message changes to:

"Updating firmware now" (unit shows as drive on PB with name "Protected!!") and nothing else happens.

One small step for an intelligent person, one step too far for David!

HELP!

Peto · 07-31-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Peto

Reflashed twice, first with kBookAssets PNG file and then with kBookAssets.PNG in the same directory as kBookIcons and main..xml Still no joy

Do I have to reinstall the new firmware before reflashing again?

SurgE · 07-31-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Peto

Do I have to reinstall the new firmware before reflashing again?

the correct filename is: kBookAssets.png

You do not need to flash the default firmware before u reflash the reader

SurgE · 07-31-2008, 09:03 AM

Here's my current logo after modding:

I modded the logo to use the playstation 3 logo font :P

igorsk · 07-31-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by macphersondh

When I connect it to my PC the message changes to:
"Updating firmware now" (unit shows as drive on PB with name "Protected!!") and nothing else happens.

Run the Sony's firmware updater again.

macphersondh · 07-31-2008, 09:34 AM

How do I run the updater again? The machine just starts up and then goes to the error screen.

gwynevans · 07-31-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by macphersondh

How do I run the updater again? The machine just starts up and then goes to the error screen.

No, run the /Sony/ Firmware Update app on your Windows PC and connect the Reader via USB.

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07-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#31
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Same thing happened to me, but it turned out mine was named "kBookAssets.PNG" .. capitalization must be exact. Try checking if there were any errors in the name of the file.

07-30-2008, 08:45 PM	#32
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Yeah it worked fine for me. Thanks everyone! My file was named kBookAsset.png. Also make sure you're saving it as a proper png file. I love it! I'm thinking of tinkering with the rest of the file and coming up with some kind of theme system. Thoughts?

07-31-2008, 05:59 AM	#35
Peto Legal Alien Posts: 288 Karma: 105 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/T1/Kindle PW2	I added one font to the reader, replacing none (just added a font). And then loaded an ebook that used that font, but without embedding it, expecting the file to take it from the Reader. Didn't work.... I guess I am doing it all wrong, but didn't want to ask again without even trying. What am I doing wrong? what do I have to do if I want all my Reader files to use the same font without having to embed it? Do I have to replace a certain font from the Reader?

07-31-2008, 06:28 AM	#37
Peto Legal Alien Posts: 288 Karma: 105 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/T1/Kindle PW2	Reflashed twice, first with kBookAssets PNG file and then with kBookAssets.PNG in the same directory as kBookIcons and main..xml Still no joy

07-31-2008, 09:03 AM	#42
SurgE Serial Bricker Posts: 65 Karma: 104 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3 KSO	Here's my current logo after modding: I modded the logo to use the playstation 3 logo font :P

07-31-2008, 09:34 AM	#44
macphersondh Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 340 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seoul, Tokyo, London. Device: Sony PRS505	How do I run the updater again? The machine just starts up and then goes to the error screen.