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Old 04-25-2011, 07:28 PM   #1
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How to reinstall original firmware in PRS-300?

I search a lot over the net to find a way to reinstall original copy of the PRS-300 firmware (I have a .img copy of it) and I found many post that ask the same, but everybody told how to install custom firmware (PRS+, eBook aplications etc.) and nobody tells how to install the original one. Please, I now there are a lot of firmwares running out there, but I want to have the original one, anybody knows how??

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Old 04-25-2011, 07:43 PM   #2
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Have tried a hard reset on the Sony?

From the Wiki:

Hard Reset (PRS-300)

WARNING: A HARD RESET WILL ERASE ALL CONTENT ON THE READER.

1. Power off the Reader.

2. On the bottom edge of the Reader, using a pin or paper clip, press the RESET button.

3. Turn on the Reader.

4. While the screen displays Opening book... , simultaneously press and hold down the down arrow of the directional button and the 0 button until the Reset All screen is displayed.

NOTE: If Opening book... does not display on the screen, charge the Reader's battery for several hours before
attempting the reset process again.

5. Press the 5 button to reset the Reader.
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Old 04-25-2011, 08:06 PM   #3
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Thanks for your response! Yes, I forgot to write it, I did a hard reset. It solved a problem with the firmware I have (PRS+), but it not bring the original one, only restore itself (the PRS+ firmware). Is there any way to flash the original firmware?
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Flashing is above my pay grade. Hopefully someone will come along soon with an answer.
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I search a lot over the net to find a way to reinstall original copy of the PRS-300 firmware (I have a .img copy of it) and I found many post that ask the same, but everybody told how to install custom firmware (PRS+, eBook aplications etc.) and nobody tells how to install the original one. Please, I now there are a lot of firmwares running out there, but I want to have the original one, anybody knows how??

Thanks a lot!!
Universal Flasher with original firmware of PRS-300 (18160) in:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LD6FBFBQ

1. connect the reader (USB)
2. Copy the folder "sony reader" (extract to Zip) on root of memory internal
3. Disconnect USB
4. See the menú. Push 6. Copy...Flashing... When finished, restart with 9.
5. Connect USB and delete the folder "sony reader"
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Old 04-26-2011, 12:07 PM   #6
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It worked!! Thanks a lot!! I hope it will help someone!
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Old 11-07-2015, 09:10 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by surquizu View Post
Universal Flasher with original firmware of PRS-300 (18160) in:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LD6FBFBQ

1. connect the reader (USB)
2. Copy the folder "sony reader" (extract to Zip) on root of memory internal
3. Disconnect USB
4. See the menú. Push 6. Copy...Flashing... When finished, restart with 9.
5. Connect USB and delete the folder "sony reader"
I know this is a shot in the dark... But, any chance you still have this firmware? I have the PRS-300 which I would like to carry around if I don't want to take my new paperwhite - I am less careful with this one but would like to use it..
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