Switching the language on firmware 1.4.00.23260

pupeno · 06-15-2009, 08:15 AM

Hello,

I've just got a PRS-505, but it's in German, which I don't understand. I want to switch it to English. I did my research and I've found various paths but all felt apart when I've seen it comes with firmware 1.4 which seems not to be supported by any of potential ways to do it. What can I do?

Is my only chance to go to US 1.1 or UK 1.2? Will I be loosing tons of features?

Thanks

PieOPah · 06-15-2009, 10:13 AM

As far as I am aware, the US and UK firmware is the same with the difference being the date format. US being mm/dd/yy UK being dd/mm/yy.

I don't imagine that there would be many difference in features between the different firmware versions other that localisation. I would expect any improvements to be rolled out to all versions...

I may be wrong though!

pupeno · 06-15-2009, 10:49 AM

PieOPah, does the US 1.1 allow landscape mode? Anyway, I'd still like to know if there's a way to switch languages.

PieOPah · 06-15-2009, 10:55 AM

I've had a look and can't find any option to change the language (which is why I assumed you were looking into changing the firmware).

Also, I know that the UK version of the Firmware allows you to change the orientation so can only assume that the US version also allows it.

PRSCustomizer may be your answer. I am sure that it backs up your existing firmware and allows you to install a different version. If you put UK/US firmware then I am sure you would get English rather than German!

Have a look through the thread and ask some questions there...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27177

pupeno · 06-15-2009, 11:02 AM

I know it has no option to change the language. I know changing the main.xml file to point to another language should just do it but I don't know where that file is and how to put a custom one. PRSCustomizer would brick it, it only works with 1.1 (US) and 1.2 (UK). It doesn't work with 1.3 and there's no mention anywhere of 1.4, which is what I have. PRSCustomizer comes with a folder that you can drop on 1.3 to change the language, but not on 1.4.

PieOPah · 06-15-2009, 11:17 AM

I may be wrong (which is why it would be best to ask in the dedicated thread), but I think that the Firmware selection is what you are choosing to install - ie, while I have the 1.2 UK version, I could in theory select the 1.1 US version.

This would mean you could change your Firmware from 1.4 to 1.2 or 1.1

Again, before doing any of this, I would double check. I only think this due to reading something along those lines when I was looking at the options before the UK version had been released...

Get confirmation before trying anything though!

Catire · 06-15-2009, 11:17 AM

Someone who know more than me feel free to correct me but wouldnt it be posible just to flash a device with the US or UK firmware to get the english language on it?

PieOPah · 06-15-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catire

Someone who know more than me feel free to correct me but wouldnt it be posible just to flash a device with the US or UK firmware to get the english language on it?

Like I said, but straight to the point

pupeno · 06-15-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catire

Someone who know more than me feel free to correct me but wouldnt it be posible just to flash a device with the US or UK firmware to get the english language on it?

That's one way, would I be loosing features going from 1.4 to 1.1?

PieOPah · 06-15-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pupeno

That's one way, would I be loosing features going from 1.4 to 1.1?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...20&postcount=2

pupeno · 06-15-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieOPah

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...20&postcount=2

I know that there's no much difference between 1.1 and 1.2, but that doesn't speak about 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4. I know a friend's version, probably 1.2, doesn't have portrait mode while mine does.

PieOPah · 06-15-2009, 11:50 AM

I have 1.2 which does have portrait/landscape...
You would need somebody from the US to confirm whether or not they have that option.

Catire · 06-15-2009, 11:53 AM

They took out portrait mode in one version of the software? i wonder why?

The US version does have portrait mode

, i used to own a 505 bought in the US but it was stolen a couple of weeks ago

.

dordale · 06-15-2009, 01:33 PM

I have the US Version of the 505...it's always had portrait/landscape mode (before and after flashing with updated firmware and then using PRS Customizer).

dordale

grooks · 06-15-2009, 02:43 PM

My understanding is:

1.1 US
1.2 UK
1.3 France
1.4 Germany

I believe the only difference between these firmwares are date format and regional language. If you moved from 1.4 to either 1.1 or 1.2, you should not lose any functionality. If it is possible, perform a dump of the existing firmware in case you needed to revert back to the original firmware.

06-15-2009, 08:15 AM	#1
pupeno Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	Switching the language on firmware 1.4.00.23260 Hello, I've just got a PRS-505, but it's in German, which I don't understand. I want to switch it to English. I did my research and I've found various paths but all felt apart when I've seen it comes with firmware 1.4 which seems not to be supported by any of potential ways to do it. What can I do? Is my only chance to go to US 1.1 or UK 1.2? Will I be loosing tons of features? Thanks

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06-15-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
PieOPah Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 914 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505	As far as I am aware, the US and UK firmware is the same with the difference being the date format. US being mm/dd/yy UK being dd/mm/yy. I don't imagine that there would be many difference in features between the different firmware versions other that localisation. I would expect any improvements to be rolled out to all versions... I may be wrong though!

06-15-2009, 10:49 AM	#3
pupeno Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	PieOPah, does the US 1.1 allow landscape mode? Anyway, I'd still like to know if there's a way to switch languages.

06-15-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
PieOPah Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 914 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505	I've had a look and can't find any option to change the language (which is why I assumed you were looking into changing the firmware). Also, I know that the UK version of the Firmware allows you to change the orientation so can only assume that the US version also allows it. PRSCustomizer may be your answer. I am sure that it backs up your existing firmware and allows you to install a different version. If you put UK/US firmware then I am sure you would get English rather than German! Have a look through the thread and ask some questions there... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27177

06-15-2009, 11:02 AM	#5
pupeno Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	I know it has no option to change the language. I know changing the main.xml file to point to another language should just do it but I don't know where that file is and how to put a custom one. PRSCustomizer would brick it, it only works with 1.1 (US) and 1.2 (UK). It doesn't work with 1.3 and there's no mention anywhere of 1.4, which is what I have. PRSCustomizer comes with a folder that you can drop on 1.3 to change the language, but not on 1.4.

06-15-2009, 11:17 AM	#6
PieOPah Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 914 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505	I may be wrong (which is why it would be best to ask in the dedicated thread), but I think that the Firmware selection is what you are choosing to install - ie, while I have the 1.2 UK version, I could in theory select the 1.1 US version. This would mean you could change your Firmware from 1.4 to 1.2 or 1.1 Again, before doing any of this, I would double check. I only think this due to reading something along those lines when I was looking at the options before the UK version had been released... Get confirmation before trying anything though!

06-15-2009, 11:17 AM	#7
Catire Lord of the Universe Posts: 670 Karma: 737849 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maturin , Venezuela Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 / PSP	Someone who know more than me feel free to correct me but wouldnt it be posible just to flash a device with the US or UK firmware to get the english language on it?

06-15-2009, 11:50 AM	#12
PieOPah Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 914 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505	I have 1.2 which does have portrait/landscape... You would need somebody from the US to confirm whether or not they have that option.

06-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#13
Catire Lord of the Universe Posts: 670 Karma: 737849 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maturin , Venezuela Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 / PSP	They took out portrait mode in one version of the software? i wonder why? The US version does have portrait mode , i used to own a 505 bought in the US but it was stolen a couple of weeks ago .

06-15-2009, 01:33 PM	#14
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I have the US Version of the 505...it's always had portrait/landscape mode (before and after flashing with updated firmware and then using PRS Customizer). dordale

06-15-2009, 02:43 PM	#15
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	My understanding is: 1.1 US 1.2 UK 1.3 France 1.4 Germany I believe the only difference between these firmwares are date format and regional language. If you moved from 1.4 to either 1.1 or 1.2, you should not lose any functionality. If it is possible, perform a dump of the existing firmware in case you needed to revert back to the original firmware.

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