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View Poll Results: How often has your T1 crashed/frozen? (after using it at least 3 days) | |||
Once | 38 | 23.60% | |
2-3 times | 26 | 16.15% | |
More than 3 times | 35 | 21.74% | |
Never | 62 | 38.51% | |
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12-11-2011, 10:37 PM | #316 | |
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I'm not sure such a poll is necessary. But if you'd like to start one, please feel free to do so! |
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12-13-2011, 06:47 AM | #317 |
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I've had my PRS-T1 only a couple of weeks and am really disappointed in it. It crashes, freezes, restarts itself, loops, goes back to home page without being prompted, doesn't return to the page I was at... on and on and on go the problems.
I contacted the Sony people who said to update the firmware, which is all very well except that I have Linux and it won't do it properly. (Are they ever going to get past the Windows corporate dictatorship?) We worked and worked at trying to get it updated and just when we thought it was okay, within ten minutes it crashed again and totally locked up. What can I do apart from sending it back????????? |
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12-13-2011, 07:02 AM | #318 |
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12-13-2011, 07:03 AM | #319 | |
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I understand that it is frustrating, being a Linux user, but I only can advise you to look for some friend with a windows machine, download the standalone-updater, hook up your T1 on USB and start the exe-file. It's done in a few minutes, no installs needed. Also check the inside bezel, where the IR sensors are located. If there is some dust or dirt, this can confuse the sensors. If it still crashes, the device is defective and needs to be replaced. |
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12-13-2011, 09:08 AM | #320 | |
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I think the best advice is already been given. Hook your T1 onto a Windows OS based PC and upgrade that way. |
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12-13-2011, 09:10 AM | #321 | |
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12-13-2011, 09:23 AM | #322 |
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Aren't there Linux applications which can create a Windows emulation environment which will run some Windows applications?
Edit: I stand corrected, apparently this isn't a good idea. Alternatively, the Sony update .exe file is actually a zip file. WinRAR or 7zip will let you extract all the files contained inside. Perhaps someone technical enough, who knows what they are doing, could track how the update is actually applied. Last edited by jackie_w; 12-13-2011 at 11:31 AM. |
12-13-2011, 09:42 AM | #323 |
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I don't recommend using Wine or any other Windows emulation. We've had cases (in the past) of a reader getting bricked because the firmware update didn't work under emulation. All it takes it the emulator to not give enough time to the USB port and there could be trouble. Use real Windows or OS X.
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12-13-2011, 10:03 AM | #324 | |
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12-13-2011, 11:37 AM | #325 |
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Has anyone installed the updated firmware and if so, what have you seen so far?
I have a few days ago, as posted in another thread here. I have had no freezes or page turns. I am, however, having a problem with returning a library book. I get a message that I cannot connect to the server. However, I can still delete the book. Anyone else having any issues after the update? Even with this issue, I am now LOVING my T1!! |
12-13-2011, 11:45 AM | #326 | |
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12-13-2011, 12:12 PM | #327 | |
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And Linux isn't an orphan OS. It may have a small user base compared to Windows, but it is actively being maintained and improved. So I think 'unpopular' would be a better choice of words than 'orphan'. To TerryAJ, you can update the T1 with a Windows guest OS running inside VirtualBox on a Linux machine. It's work to set up, but it'll come in handy for this kind of crap in the future. |
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12-13-2011, 12:40 PM | #328 | |
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12-13-2011, 09:02 PM | #329 | |
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Firmware update under Linux
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For what it is worth, here is how I updated my PRS-T1 using only Linux:
My reader now reports itself (Settings/About/Device Information) as running version 1.0.03.11140, so the update appears to have worked for me. Hope this helps someone, if not TerryAJ! |
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12-13-2011, 10:54 PM | #330 |
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@ Linux User, why not just build a Virtual Machine?
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