PRSCustomizer: Customize and personalize your PRS505 Reader - Page 30

JeffElkins · 12-09-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by julia

hi,

i did all that and i used 1.04.
but i cannot see the personalized information in 'about' as well.
can it be that i'm using files.505.1.0.00.08130?
and i use 1.1. usa.

Look on your about screen and get the version number of your firmware.

julia · 12-09-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffElkins

Look on your about screen and get the version number of your firmware.

i have just updated it and it reads: 1.1.00.18040.
i'll try to do the customizer again tomorrow and let you know what happens.

ProDigit · 12-09-2008, 10:24 PM

I'd like to request for a feat.:
To see the time in the bottom right bar, when reading a book.

I'm happy when it updates everytime a page gets flipped,so it does not need to change every minute.

julia · 12-10-2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julia

i have just updated it and it reads: 1.1.00.18040.
i'll try to do the customizer again tomorrow and let you know what happens.

it works fine now.
thanks for all the work jeff!

Valloric · 12-10-2008, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProDigit

I'd like to request for a feat.:
To see the time in the bottom right bar, when reading a book.

I'm happy when it updates everytime a page gets flipped,so it does not need to change every minute.

Is this supposed to be a joke? PRSC already has a clock in lower right corner. It has been there since the very first version.

JeffElkins · 12-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julia

it works fine now.
thanks for all the work jeff!

Glad to hear it Julia. Happy reading

JeffElkins · 12-10-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProDigit

I'd like to request for a feat.:
To see the time in the bottom right bar, when reading a book.

I'm happy when it updates everytime a page gets flipped,so it does not need to change every minute.

I'd hate to think what the battery drain would be it the clock updated every minute...

JeffElkins · 12-10-2008, 02:24 PM

I wanted to post a message regarding firmware 1.3, now released for Readers sold in France. The next version of PRSCustomizer will support it, and I bet that many folks will switch to it. To quote igorsk:

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The French firmware is quite advanced, they added switchable localization, customizable date format, proper (locale-specific) title sorting and grouping.

The xml is more complex than the previous versions, but I've successfully ported the clock and now have 1.3 working fully with the Universal Flasher. The cool thing is that Sony has added localization via an xml file, kbookLanguageAssets.

I'm testing a feature to PRSCustomizer for the 1.3 firmware that allows one to load a user defined language file; this eliminates Porkupan having to rewrite his routines each time a new language is added, then me having to port his changes to PRSCustomizer. I think this will be very popular with the international users; it also opens up the possibility of customizing the Reader's menus and prompts in your own language.

I've attached the English language xml file. Changing it is simply a matter of editing a text file:

To localize my Reader to Finnish I would change:

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<string id="STR_NODE_TITLE_BEGIN" value="Begin"

To:

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<string id="STR_NODE_TITLE_BEGIN" value="Aloittaa"

Changing the date format is equally easy:

MM/DD/YY

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<string id="STR_FORMAT_DATE" value="MM/DD/YY"/

or DD/MM/YY

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<string id="STR_FORMAT_DATE" value="DD/MM/YY"/

ensign · 12-10-2008, 04:07 PM

Hi,

Thanks for this excellent enhancement to the ereader. I am currently using version 1.03 with firmware 1.2. Reading through your posts, it is not clear what the changes are in 1.04. In case I have missed it, could you point me to the software revision change logs.

Thanks.

JeffElkins · 12-10-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ensign

Hi,

Thanks for this excellent enhancement to the ereader. I am currently using version 1.03 with firmware 1.2. Reading through your posts, it is not clear what the changes are in 1.04. In case I have missed it, could you point me to the software revision change logs.

Thanks.

Sorry, I don't maintain logs. Probably should do logs, but since I'm not being paid, I never got that formal. 1.4 allows you to load user-defined fonts and iconsets and also specify that your already-loaded fonts and iconsets be left alone. 1.4 also loads your personal kBookAssets file for a custom logo. I also did internal code cleanup making things more efficient and easier to maintain. Each release lives on its own. If you're happy, don't upgrade.

ensign · 12-10-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffElkins

Each release lives on its own. If you're happy, don't upgrade.

Thanks.

nmclain · 12-10-2008, 05:31 PM

I tried to very carefully follow the instructions on downloading the firmware. But, now my new reader is stuck on uprading the firmware. It will also go to a screen that tells me to: Retry to upgrade the firmware.

I have searched the forum and can't find any instructions on retrying the firmware upgrade.

I have tried all the solutions on unlocking the Reader. I have tried soft resets and hard resets. None of them worked. I can't get the reader to the point where either the PC or the reader will recognize the USB connection. I also can't get the reader to recognize the old firmware on the SD card.

Any other help?

Thanks
Nancy

gwynevans · 12-10-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmclain

Any other help?

What version of the Reader do you have (where was it bought)?
Have you tried running the standalone (Windows) Firmware Updater app?

nmclain · 12-10-2008, 07:07 PM

I bought it from Sony over the internet, with a three year extended accidental warranty. I received it yesterday. And it's the prs-505.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwynevans

What version of the Reader do you have (where was it bought)?
Have you tried running the standalone (Windows) Firmware Updater app?

nmclain · 12-10-2008, 07:08 PM

Oh, and I have tried the updater over from Sony. I am going to let the reader sit overnight and try it again.

12-10-2008, 05:31 PM	#447
nmclain Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: sony prs-505	Bricked PRS-505 I tried to very carefully follow the instructions on downloading the firmware. But, now my new reader is stuck on uprading the firmware. It will also go to a screen that tells me to: Retry to upgrade the firmware. I have searched the forum and can't find any instructions on retrying the firmware upgrade. I have tried all the solutions on unlocking the Reader. I have tried soft resets and hard resets. None of them worked. I can't get the reader to the point where either the PC or the reader will recognize the USB connection. I also can't get the reader to recognize the old firmware on the SD card. Any other help? Thanks Nancy

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12-09-2008, 10:24 PM	#438
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	I'd like to request for a feat.: To see the time in the bottom right bar, when reading a book. I'm happy when it updates everytime a page gets flipped,so it does not need to change every minute.

12-10-2008, 04:07 PM	#444
ensign Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS505	Hi, Thanks for this excellent enhancement to the ereader. I am currently using version 1.03 with firmware 1.2. Reading through your posts, it is not clear what the changes are in 1.04. In case I have missed it, could you point me to the software revision change logs. Thanks.

12-10-2008, 07:08 PM	#450
nmclain Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: sony prs-505	Oh, and I have tried the updater over from Sony. I am going to let the reader sit overnight and try it again.