And now for something not that different… bumping the E60*thread.
Nice little reader we got here, indeed. Quite hackable. Here's a modified Samsung firmware for it, brace for impact.
It's Flash'n'Play. Meaning you can just update your device with it and let it handle everything.*No files to create, nothing to code, nothing to do beside flashing the file - it's made for the casual user. Of course, if you like customization, we got that covered too.
The bookstore has been replaced by a web browser icon.*You will be able to access Google, Wikipedia, the Acid Test, or whatever you want on the 6 inches e-Ink screen - even your old bookstore if you know its original URL.
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Samsung E60 FoxFirmware v2.1
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Modified firmware for the Samsung E60 reader.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
(Heavily tested, should be totally safe)
Download link:
http://www.multiupload.com/7219RETQ6N
73d11c665d959aee4b259a74f5e10656 E60FR-CP.bin
What's inside and why should I care?
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x Full internet access, with the homepage of your choice
x Theming: custom icons and boot sounds
x Run your own shell scripts
x Some stuff has been translated to french, if you happen to speak french (english is still available).
If you want to use the net browser, you will still need an Adobe ID and an active Wifi connexion.
Internet on my E60? What does it look like?
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This is what you'll get with the default homepage :
URL*and search bar are combined.*Either enter a URL and click "Go", or a search term and click either "Google" or "Wikipedia".
So, taking the plunge? Then read the following.
Preventing bricks, if ever
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Download the official Samsung E60*firmware, rename it E60k.bin and store it safely in the folder /Firmware_Update/ inside your device.
You'll then be able to boot to Recovery Mode by holding the VolumeUp key while powering on the device.
(If you don't have a E60k.bin firmware file loaded inside your*E60, you'll still be able to load one from a µSD*card)
How should I flash this firmware?
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1. Connect your E60 to your PC with a USB*cord
2. Download the modified E60FR-CP.bin and save it inside the /Firmware_Update/ folder of your e-reader.
3. Properly unplug everything
4. Go to System Settings and Update.
Your (European) E60 will find a 1006 update.*Actually, it's based on the 1002.1 firmware, but that's fine.
Some optional details
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- The internet browser will load a page from your device's memory, located at /Custom/Web/indexpersonnel.html; a nice default page will be provided with a URL&Search bar allowing you to browse everything, and search Google and Wikipedia (fr).
- Custom theme should be stored in the /Custom/Theme/*folder to work.*If there's no theme here, or no .lock file, it will be recreated at boot.
- Custom bootsound: /Custom/Bootsound.mp3 (you can place an empty file here, too).
- Custom shell scripts locations: /Custom/customrun.sh (runs only once) and /Custom/permarun.sh (runs at every boot).
You can mess around with the files quite safely.*Just be extra careful with permarun.sh if you ever create it, you can prevent the E60*from booting if your script is buggy - test things first with customrun.sh.
Custom themes?
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Yay! Here are a few samples.
Awoken
Faenza
Gant 3
Reflections SRI
Ubo
All your links are belong to us
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Official firmware?
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/co...are_1002.0.zip (fr/euro)
Custom foxy firmware?
http://www.multiupload.com/7219RETQ6N (v2.1)
Get the theme pack here
http://www.multiupload.com/ZXNP67G38J
I'm not sure if I want it, I dunno, I'm not keen on messing with those things, I'm no developer…
There's no need to worry - flash it (easy) and enjoy using it!