PRSCustomizer: Customize and personalize your PRS505 Reader

[JeffElkins]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Did you get to testing my hacks and did they actually work?

They work here. The zip is posted for testing.

[JSWolf]

I'm surprised I got it right the first time.

[JeffElkins]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm surprised I got it right the first time.

Have you tested the zip?

[Valloric]

A quick question: could one transfer the files needed for flashing to an empty memory card through the Reader? By through, I mean with the card in the Reader, and the Reader connected to the computer by USB.

I really really want the hacks, but my dedicated card reader has flat out refused all cooperation... I haven't used it in a while, and it seems it's now broken.

So, is what I'm asking possible--that is--safe and doable? Or do I have to go out in this freezing rain and buy a dedicated card reader ?

[JeffElkins]

Originally Posted by Valloric

A quick question: could one transfer the files needed for flashing to an empty memory card through the Reader? By through, I mean with the card in the Reader, and the Reader connected to the computer by USB.

I really really want the hacks, but my dedicated card reader has flat out refused all cooperation... I haven't used it in a while, and it seems it broke.

So, is what I'm asking possible--that is--safe and doable? Or do I have to go out in this freezing rain and buy a dedicated card reader ?

It works fine here. I just did the entire procedure using the 505 rather than my reader from formatting the card to flashing w/o problems.

[Valloric]

Originally Posted by JeffElkins

It works fine here. I just did the entire procedure using the 505 rather than my reader from formatting the card to flashing w/o problems.

You're a blessing. Really, thank you. Will report back here if the flashing went well.

UPDATE:

Bwahahaha! Firmware flashing executed flawlessly. Everything works, even my new logo is showing up. In case anyone is wondering (I was), update can be performed with a Memory Stick PRO Duo too, not just SD cards.

[JeffElkins]

Originally Posted by Valloric

In case anyone is wondering (I was), update can be performed with a Memory Stick PRO Duo too, not just SD cards.

That's great to know, thanks for reporting back.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by JeffElkins

Have you tested the zip?

Not yet. Have not had the time. I'll do so sometime this week. I don't mind losing mp3 compatibility. I never use it. So I'll make the volume buttons page turn buttons.

[T.W.G]

Hi,


as I protect every gadget with a password or pincode (as possible) I wanted to know if there will be the opportunity to release a hack for the PIN-Code screen of the reader?

It would be nice if you see the "Enter-Code-Screen" and your owner information unter the pin code. For example:
------------------------------------
Enter Code: XXXX

owner: xxxxx
email: xxxxx
phone: xxxxxx
adress: xxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx

# please contact me if found #
-----------------------------------------------

This would be absolutely great!



greetings

[grzesb]

I wanted to change logo, I've read instructions, and...

there's no file kBookAssets.png in prsfiles directory - I found kBookAssets1.png file (it's different name)

and, even if I would try with this one, how can I cover (as in the instruction) the large text "Reader", if there's NOT such text in this picture???

[Valloric]

Originally Posted by grzesb

I wanted to change logo, I've read instructions, and...

there's no file kBookAssets.png in prsfiles directory - I found kBookAssets1.png file (it's different name)

and, even if I would try with this one, how can I cover (as in the instruction) the large text "Reader", if there's NOT such text in this picture???

kBookAssets1.png is the file you're looking for. When you edit in your logo (just put it in the top left corner of the image; yes, the "Reader" text is missing), save it as kBookAssets.png (without the "1") in the required directory.

EDIT: By "top left corner", take a look at this picture by jakewastaken. You can see how he added his logo.

Cheers

[JeffElkins]

A new version of PRSCustomizer is available. Other than new hacks, the major change is that the program now runs from your hard drive rather than the sd card.

Jeff

[JeffElkins]

Originally Posted by T.W.G

Hi,


as I protect every gadget with a password or pincode (as possible) I wanted to know if there will be the opportunity to release a hack for the PIN-Code screen of the reader?

It would be nice if you see the "Enter-Code-Screen" and your owner information unter the pin code. For example:
------------------------------------
Enter Code: XXXX

owner: xxxxx
email: xxxxx
phone: xxxxxx
adress: xxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx

# please contact me if found #
-----------------------------------------------

This would be absolutely great!



greetings

I don't know of a way to do this, perhaps someone else does. However, of you modify your kBookAssets.png file that info will show above the code entry screen. That way you'd have at least three lines of text to play with.

There may be a lock screen that can be modified. Just because I didn't find it doesn't mean it's not there

[Valloric]

Hey Jeff, is there a way to preview the various iconsets? I would like to replace the default one, but I'm reluctant to do so without knowing what the new one will look like...

[JeffElkins]

Originally Posted by Valloric

Hey Jeff, is there a way to preview the various iconsets? I would like to replace the default one, but I'm reluctant to do so without knowing what the new one will look like...

Not with the program, but if you browse to the prsfiles folder Windows, OS X or Linux can view the various kBookIcon??.png files. Just click on them.