PRS+: Enhanced firmware for Sony Reader, Folders, Games & more - Page 100

kartu · 12-03-2010, 03:24 AM

Hi frank,

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Will there be any firmware with non-encrypted cramfs system so that we can modify it to include our fonts?

I don't think it would fit there.

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Finally, I am also curious that, does it drains the reader faster if we mount fonts from internal memory for system/txt/LRF and for epub(through css?), rather than use the font in "system memory in activity"? Thanks.

If you mount --bind stuff, don't do it from internal memory, it's not about faster / slower, but rather about corrupting it.

VICTORSJG · 12-03-2010, 11:02 AM

Hi Kartu I've seen, you've realeased a new version for prs 600 an 300, do you know when could you upload a version for prs 505, to test it?

thanks for all your work.

opitzs · 12-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Hi,

I have a prs 600. I had the 2.03 preview installed and now thought I would update to 2.0.4 alpha. So I downloaded 2.0.4, extracted it to internal memory, turned off the reader, started it and I seem to have 2.0.3 still, ason the about page it still says "prs+ n/a". According to the changelog, this should be fixed.

What could I do wrong?

Thank you very much for your help
Sven

kartu · 12-03-2010, 05:18 PM

Victor
No. Timing is very hard to predict right now.

opitzs
You should do it exactly the same way you did with 2.0.3 and it should work. Recheck if the file you were extracting is actually from 2.0.4. It's highly unlikely that there is an error in installer.

opitzs · 12-03-2010, 08:27 PM

I re-downloaded the file, installed it and no everything is fine. I love the history (previous/next) on the volume buttons! Many thanks for that. Of course I also love the standby image feature...

Many, many thanks
Sven

mpd123 · 12-09-2010, 04:27 AM

hi,

will the hack for the 600 not work on the 650 it was my understanding that the os was the same but i don't want to brick my 650 without some advice/clarification.

cheers , mick.

kartu · 12-09-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mpd123

will the hack for the 600 not work on the 650

No, it won't, they are quite different.

mpd123 · 12-09-2010, 07:59 AM

thanks for the conformation.

silverraven · 12-17-2010, 10:58 AM

Is there still a high risk of bricking when installing this on a 600? I would love to have folder browsing, but not That bad.
S

elcreative · 12-17-2010, 11:13 AM

All I can say is I followed instructions and a few minutes later had folder browsing AND ability to read direct from memory card... works great... with any mod there is arisk if you get the instructions wrong, turn the power off in the middle etc but with normal care and attention I've used PRS+ on several 505s and 600s with no problems at all... scan thread for other experiences.

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Originally Posted by silverraven

Is there still a high risk of bricking when installing this on a 600? I would love to have folder browsing, but not That bad.
S

silverraven · 12-17-2010, 11:43 AM

I scanned, but didn't see many experiences. Thanks for your info, I may get up the nerve to try it later. I'm just such a chicken!!
S

kartu · 12-17-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

Is there still a high risk of bricking when installing this on a 600? I would love to have folder browsing, but not That bad.
S

1) The only somewhat dangerous step is flashing base image. You only do it once. Installing PRS+ itself is basically copying files over.
2) I haven't heard of anyone bricking his 600 this way. Reader has some protection even against failed flashing procedure. What it doesn't have is a way to simply wipe out whatever is in flash like it was on 300&505. This is why base image is basically the same as the standard Sony image and practically all modifications (the PRS+) are loaded on the fly, not flashed to internal memory.

silverraven · 12-17-2010, 12:25 PM

And I am right in assuming this is the only way of getting folder support, right? Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I find collections rather cumbersome.
Oh, and if I do this, and hate it (kinda doubt it, but) can I change it back to Sony firmware?
Thanks for all the help.
S

kartu · 12-17-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

And I am right in assuming this is the only way of getting folder support, right?

ebookapps guys announced they planned to support other readers a while ago, no idea how soon it will be.

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Oh, and if I do this, and hate it (kinda doubt it, but) can I change it back to Sony firmware?

Yes, actually you even have 2 ways: leaving base flash and uninstalling PRS+ (no reflashing of firmware) or flashing using Sony's standard flasher.

thomasmorus · 01-03-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kartu

Victor
No. Timing is very hard to predict right now.

opitzs
You should do it exactly the same way you did with 2.0.3 and it should work. Recheck if the file you were extracting is actually from 2.0.4. It's highly unlikely that there is an error in installer.

Hello Kartu

Thanks for the great software - but please please finish with the update for the PRS505 soon, wainting really for the book read mark feature

Thanks a lot

Thomas

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12-03-2010, 11:02 AM	#1487
VICTORSJG Addict Posts: 318 Karma: 1846 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505	Hi Kartu I've seen, you've realeased a new version for prs 600 an 300, do you know when could you upload a version for prs 505, to test it? thanks for all your work.

12-03-2010, 04:50 PM	#1488
opitzs Avid Reader Posts: 161 Karma: 36472 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Look for rain, hail and snow... Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, PRS T1, Kobo Glo	Hi, I have a prs 600. I had the 2.03 preview installed and now thought I would update to 2.0.4 alpha. So I downloaded 2.0.4, extracted it to internal memory, turned off the reader, started it and I seem to have 2.0.3 still, ason the about page it still says "prs+ n/a". According to the changelog, this should be fixed. What could I do wrong? Thank you very much for your help Sven

12-03-2010, 05:18 PM	#1489
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	Victor No. Timing is very hard to predict right now. opitzs You should do it exactly the same way you did with 2.0.3 and it should work. Recheck if the file you were extracting is actually from 2.0.4. It's highly unlikely that there is an error in installer.

12-03-2010, 08:27 PM	#1490
opitzs Avid Reader Posts: 161 Karma: 36472 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Look for rain, hail and snow... Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, PRS T1, Kobo Glo	I re-downloaded the file, installed it and no everything is fine. I love the history (previous/next) on the volume buttons! Many thanks for that. Of course I also love the standby image feature... Many, many thanks Sven

12-09-2010, 04:27 AM	#1491
mpd123 Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 8038 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: liverpool Device: kobo glo / samsung note 10.1	hi, will the hack for the 600 not work on the 650 it was my understanding that the os was the same but i don't want to brick my 650 without some advice/clarification. cheers , mick.

12-09-2010, 07:59 AM	#1493
mpd123 Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 8038 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: liverpool Device: kobo glo / samsung note 10.1	thanks for the conformation.

12-17-2010, 10:58 AM	#1494
silverraven Guru Posts: 974 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	Is there still a high risk of bricking when installing this on a 600? I would love to have folder browsing, but not That bad. S

12-17-2010, 11:43 AM	#1496
silverraven Guru Posts: 974 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	I scanned, but didn't see many experiences. Thanks for your info, I may get up the nerve to try it later. I'm just such a chicken!! S

12-17-2010, 12:25 PM	#1498
silverraven Guru Posts: 974 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	And I am right in assuming this is the only way of getting folder support, right? Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I find collections rather cumbersome. Oh, and if I do this, and hate it (kinda doubt it, but) can I change it back to Sony firmware? Thanks for all the help. S