PRS-500 Newbie has Hack Builder install problem on reader- please help

gardenstate · 10-06-2007, 10:07 AM

I finally gut the guts to try "improving" the fuctionality of my PRS500 reader by attempting to run the Hack Builder script on it. Unfortunately, I had problems at step 2 in the process and need help.

Setup - PC running Windows XP Home -- running latest version of Hack Builder, selected all scripts except DELETE, had it build the script file, and exited the software. I then transferred the contents of the SD__ folder to a freshly 1 GB FAT-formatted SD card. The card was then inserted into my reader.

When the Reader was started up, it showed the necessary upgrade steps -- press keys 3 and so on. I pressed key 3 to run a script and it worked fine.
However, when I pressed key 4 to copy a file, the reader reported an error. I then exited out of this menu.

Any ideas on what I could do to make this work? thanks.

mdhuang · 10-06-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gardenstate

I finally gut the guts to try "improving" the fuctionality of my PRS500 reader by attempting to run the Hack Builder script on it. Unfortunately, I had problems at step 2 in the process and need help.

Setup - PC running Windows XP Home -- running latest version of Hack Builder, selected all scripts except DELETE, had it build the script file, and exited the software. I then transferred the contents of the SD__ folder to a freshly 1 GB FAT-formatted SD card. The card was then inserted into my reader.

When the Reader was started up, it showed the necessary upgrade steps -- press keys 3 and so on. I pressed key 3 to run a script and it worked fine.
However, when I pressed key 4 to copy a file, the reader reported an error. I then exited out of this menu.

Any ideas on what I could do to make this work? thanks.

I would suggest that you re-apply the latest firmware before using the SD card to re-flash.

gardenstate · 10-06-2007, 10:17 AM

thanks.

The reader DOES have the latest firmware version installed on it. Do I have to rerun the latest firmware update again?

mdhuang · 10-06-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gardenstate

thanks.

The reader DOES have the latest firmware version installed on it. Do I have to rerun the latest firmware update again?

That's what I would do. I always reran the latest firmware before using the SD flasher. Did it four times without any issue.

ddavtian · 10-06-2007, 12:23 PM

I've always done steps 5 (create image), 6 (apply the image) and 9 (restart).
Never tried steps 3 and 4 for applying hacks.

igorsk · 10-06-2007, 12:53 PM

Yes, 3 and 4 are there mostly for debugging/development purposes. Start straight at 5 (as it's mentioned in the readme, I beleive).

Nogg · 10-06-2007, 01:31 PM

ddavtian's steps are correct. I'm going to hopefully get the updated mini-flasher working this weekend so that this kind of confusion is eliminated. Flashing stuff from Hack Builder will be simplified greatly.

gardenstate · 10-06-2007, 04:25 PM

5, 6, and 9 WORKED!!! thanks!!!

"if all else fails, read the instructions..."

gardenstate · 10-06-2007, 09:13 PM

Uh Oh!! I celebrated too soon...

THE BATTERY INDICATOR IS NOW MISSING!!!

How do I get it back?

Please help... what did I do wrong?

thanks...

mdhuang · 10-06-2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gardenstate

Uh Oh!! I celebrated too soon...

THE BATTERY INDICATOR IS NOW MISSING!!!

How do I get it back?

Please help... what did I do wrong?

thanks...

Did you select "Disable Battery Icon" when you built the hacks? That's what it does.

gardenstate · 10-06-2007, 09:39 PM

if I disabled the battery icon without realizing it, can I re-run hack builder to create new sdcard files again (with a battery icon present) and run it on an sd card?
thanks.

JSWolf · 10-07-2007, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gardenstate

if I disabled the battery icon without realizing it, can I re-run hack builder to create new sdcard files again (with a battery icon present) and run it on an sd card?
thanks.

You sure can rebuild your hacks and reflash then to change things.

gardenstate · 10-07-2007, 08:28 AM

I reselected the desired items in the hack builder, built a new SDcard file directory, and reflashed the reader. Everything works great now.

Thanks for your help!!!!

Fain · 10-07-2007, 08:36 AM

A google search for the term prs505 will now link to many pages with the name kovidgoyal

I wouldn't be surprised is Sony dosn't contact him asking him to help make their product better :P

10-06-2007, 10:07 AM	#1
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	Newbie has Hack Builder install problem on reader- please help - no BATT LEVEL now!! I finally gut the guts to try "improving" the fuctionality of my PRS500 reader by attempting to run the Hack Builder script on it. Unfortunately, I had problems at step 2 in the process and need help. Setup - PC running Windows XP Home -- running latest version of Hack Builder, selected all scripts except DELETE, had it build the script file, and exited the software. I then transferred the contents of the SD__ folder to a freshly 1 GB FAT-formatted SD card. The card was then inserted into my reader. When the Reader was started up, it showed the necessary upgrade steps -- press keys 3 and so on. I pressed key 3 to run a script and it worked fine. However, when I pressed key 4 to copy a file, the reader reported an error. I then exited out of this menu. Any ideas on what I could do to make this work? thanks. Last edited by gardenstate; 10-06-2007 at 09:17 PM. Reason: new issue

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gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	thanks. The reader DOES have the latest firmware version installed on it. Do I have to rerun the latest firmware update again?

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ddavtian Addict Posts: 274 Karma: 332 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco, USA Device: Sage, Elipsa, Oasis, Galaxy Tab 8U, S22U	I've always done steps 5 (create image), 6 (apply the image) and 9 (restart). Never tried steps 3 and 4 for applying hacks.

10-06-2007, 12:53 PM	#6
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Yes, 3 and 4 are there mostly for debugging/development purposes. Start straight at 5 (as it's mentioned in the readme, I beleive).

10-06-2007, 01:31 PM	#7
Nogg Literate! Posts: 256 Karma: 2247 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: PRS-500	ddavtian's steps are correct. I'm going to hopefully get the updated mini-flasher working this weekend so that this kind of confusion is eliminated. Flashing stuff from Hack Builder will be simplified greatly.

10-06-2007, 04:25 PM	#8
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	5, 6, and 9 WORKED!!! thanks!!! "if all else fails, read the instructions..."

10-06-2007, 09:13 PM	#9
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	Uh Oh!! I celebrated too soon... THE BATTERY INDICATOR IS NOW MISSING!!! How do I get it back? Please help... what did I do wrong? thanks...

10-06-2007, 09:39 PM	#11
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	if I disabled the battery icon without realizing it, can I re-run hack builder to create new sdcard files again (with a battery icon present) and run it on an sd card? thanks.

10-07-2007, 08:28 AM	#13
gardenstate Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 1069472 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago,IL USA suburb Device: Sony PRS-T1 and PRS-950	I reselected the desired items in the hack builder, built a new SDcard file directory, and reflashed the reader. Everything works great now. Thanks for your help!!!!

10-07-2007, 08:36 AM	#14
Fain Member Posts: 18 Karma: 18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Sony PRS500	A google search for the term prs505 will now link to many pages with the name kovidgoyal I wouldn't be surprised is Sony dosn't contact him asking him to help make their product better :P