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noisymime · 01-12-2019, 08:13 PM

So, I've got what seems to be a bit of a unique problem on this PW3. The unit itself mostly works fine (Though has a strange reboot when waking up occasionally), but it will not mount the USB when plugged in. The storage itself seems to be OK, I can download books through the experimental browser just fine and they will work without a problem. When I plug in the USB though, I just get the normal USB connected screen, but nothing appears on the PC. The unit then appears to lock up, even when you disconnect the cable, and only a reboot brings it back.

I'm reasonably confident this is NOT a PC problem. I've tried 3 different laptops, different cables etc, it's just not there.

It's running FW 5.8.10.1 and doesn't seem likes it's ever going to update via OTA.

So I cracked it open, added the serial connection and removed the root password just fine (Including the DIY 3.3v->1.8v level converter that took some trial/error). But that's where I'm stuck. I can't get any .bin or other file onto the unit because it won't show the USB storage to a PC and the experimental browser only lets you download books. I can browse the contents of that partition just fine via the serial connection. I can create new files/directories through this as well, but can't copy anything from the PC.

Is there any method of copying files over the serial connection at all? Initially I just want to try putting the latest factory firmware on, if only I could copy the file. Being FW 5.8.10.1, there also doesn't seem to be any easy jailbreak in order to get SSH working.

Any ideas?

01-12-2019, 08:13 PM	#1
noisymime Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Device: PW3	PW3 No USB mount. Can't copy jailbreak files So, I've got what seems to be a bit of a unique problem on this PW3. The unit itself mostly works fine (Though has a strange reboot when waking up occasionally), but it will not mount the USB when plugged in. The storage itself seems to be OK, I can download books through the experimental browser just fine and they will work without a problem. When I plug in the USB though, I just get the normal USB connected screen, but nothing appears on the PC. The unit then appears to lock up, even when you disconnect the cable, and only a reboot brings it back. I'm reasonably confident this is NOT a PC problem. I've tried 3 different laptops, different cables etc, it's just not there. It's running FW 5.8.10.1 and doesn't seem likes it's ever going to update via OTA. So I cracked it open, added the serial connection and removed the root password just fine (Including the DIY 3.3v->1.8v level converter that took some trial/error). But that's where I'm stuck. I can't get any .bin or other file onto the unit because it won't show the USB storage to a PC and the experimental browser only lets you download books. I can browse the contents of that partition just fine via the serial connection. I can create new files/directories through this as well, but can't copy anything from the PC. Is there any method of copying files over the serial connection at all? Initially I just want to try putting the latest factory firmware on, if only I could copy the file. Being FW 5.8.10.1, there also doesn't seem to be any easy jailbreak in order to get SSH working. Any ideas?