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Originally Posted by Arcticnick
I am trying to flash a UK PRS-505.
I pressed #5 then #6 as your help file suggested but now the device has frozen. When I plug the USB cable the device says 'Updating firmware now' but nothing seems to happen.
When I unplug the USB cable the device says 'Firmware Update did not complete successfully. Please try again.' I have tried this with the SD card both plugged in and unplugged.
With the USB cable unplugged it will only turn off after sliding the standard on of button to the right for about ten seconds.
In Windows Explorer I have double clicked on the SDcard folder and copied all the files in it to an SD card which I then plugged in to the 505.
When I plug in the USB cable instead of Explorer showing me the files on the 505 it now says' protected!'
It also says 'error' in the Sony Library software next to the device.
I have tried resetting the 505 but still nothing happens.
I guess I now have what they call a brick!
Any advice please?
Thanks
PS Now it wont turn off at all! Oh God! My lovely 505!!
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Recovering from errors
In the PRS 505, Sony has produced a very robust device. It's actually very hard to cause the device to become unresponsive, otherwise known as a "brick." However, when making complex changes to your Reader inadvertent errors on your part may cause it to become stuck on the "Reader starting up..." screen. Recovery is usually
simple.
Recovering a brick
1. You're stuck at "Reader starting up..."
2. Use a a paperclip to press the reset button on the back of the Reader
3. Quickly slide the power toggle.
4. When the Reader reboots, immmediately connect it to your PC via usb cable.
After a minute or so, the usb connection message should appear; now you can use the US/Canadian Sony Updater to reflash your Reader. When finished, your Reader will be using Sony firmware 1.1