PRS-500 Simple instructions for adding a clock and joystick page turns to the PRS-500 - Page 4

JSWolf · 08-10-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by diabloNL

It is possible and I think I know how to do it but I won't. Let me explain. In order to make it so that the counter will ignore charging through USB I need to do something in the USB part of the XML file. But I really don't want to take the risk because if it bricks there is a probability that I can't unbrick it anymore.

You can use the other main.xml where you need to reset it yourself. Also it's possible to map a button in the root menu to reset the counter. I made a new file where you can reset the counter in every menu by holding the "Next" button for a few seconds. Or are you ok with the "ENT" button in the "About" screen?

It is possible to make all menu pages add to the counter. Do you want the counter to show up in the status bar as well or only add to the total count?

I'm fine with going to the about menu to reset the counter. That way I won't do it by accident. I have to want to do it.

Having the page count in the status bar even in the menu pages is fine. It would then show a true page count since menu flips also count as a page flip.

if you can't sort out the USB without too much of a risk, don't bother. It's not worth it. But if all it takes is a reflash to fix things, then sure, go for it.

diabloNL · 08-11-2007, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm fine with going to the about menu to reset the counter. That way I won't do it by accident. I have to want to do it.

Having the page count in the status bar even in the menu pages is fine. It would then show a true page count since menu flips also count as a page flip.

if you can't sort out the USB without too much of a risk, don't bother. It's not worth it. But if all it takes is a reflash to fix things, then sure, go for it.

I will take a look later to get the counter in the menu's.

diabloNL · 08-11-2007, 10:41 AM

Here is the file Jon. It will show the total count also in the menu's.

JSWolf · 08-11-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by diabloNL

Here is the file Jon. It will show the total count also in the menu's.

Thank you! I'll give it an install sometime this weekend.

JSWolf · 08-11-2007, 03:50 PM

diabloNL, do you know if it might be possible to change the reader so if you are playing MP3 and reading a book and hit both the volume up/down, it pauses the MP3 instead of muting for the ability to save battery life and then a hit again unpauses?

diabloNL · 08-11-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

diabloNL, do you know if it might be possible to change the reader so if you are playing MP3 and reading a book and hit both the volume up/down, it pauses the MP3 instead of muting for the ability to save battery life and then a hit again unpauses?

If I have some time I will take a look.

JSWolf · 08-11-2007, 05:19 PM

Thanks much!

Raventhon · 08-22-2007, 05:58 PM

Is it possible to get some instructions for installing these hacks WITHOUT the use of an SD reader? I don't have access to one and would love these tools.

kovidgoyal · 08-22-2007, 06:34 PM

You can use libprs500's commandline tool to copy things to the SD card using the SONY reader.

westsan · 08-24-2007, 05:07 AM

I did the applicationStart.xml hack --------------- worked fine

Then I moved to do the 15.zip hack and didnt know where to put it so I tried to same directory -- failed!

With 15.zip and other zip files how/where shall I place the files?

Nogg · 08-24-2007, 08:16 PM

Try using the Hack Builder: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13185

jaybee · 08-27-2007, 08:13 PM

As a new user and a "non techie" I'm amazed at what you guys are able to do!

I'm anxious to have the page-flipping joystick. I downloaded the universal flasher, but I don't understand "unzip to the card." I'm a Mac user and I sometimes have trouble converting PC terms to Mac terms. I unzipped the file to my desktop (only way I know how to do it) and copied it to the card. Now the card shows a folder named "sd_flash_1" with 11 items in it named "bin," "files," "flash_opt.sh," etc.

If I understand what I have read in this thread, I should get rid of the sd_flash_1 folder and just put all the other 11 files "loose" on the card. Does this sound right? (This is a new card--has not been used before.)

Thanks for the help!

Nogg · 08-27-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybee

If I understand what I have read in this thread, I should get rid of the sd_flash_1 folder and just put all the other 11 files "loose" on the card. Does this sound right? (This is a new card--has not been used before.)

Thanks for the help!

That's exactly right. The contents of the zip should be at the root level of the card and not contained within the sd_flash_1 folder.

NatCh · 08-27-2007, 08:30 PM

Do make sure the cared is formatted in FAT format, that'll potentially save you some grief.

Liviu_5 · 08-30-2007, 01:06 AM

Saw the direct page hack and thought it quite useful (also the clock), so I used the instructions on the first page with an empty rs-mmc card (used as mmc of course - the one that came with 770 since I have a 1 GB for that one - incidentally mmc cards work as well as sd cards whenever sd cards work, though the reverse is usually not true, of course sd are much cheaper but if you have a spare mmc you can use it with the Sony) and it worked fast and as expected.

I did not lose anything (books, history), and I have the direct page and the clock and love both. I am happy with the turn page buttons the way they are so I did not install the other hack, but the direct page really ameliorates a lot of the slowness of navigation inside a book.

Many, many thanks to diabloNL for the hack and to Bob for the clear and precise instructions.

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08-11-2007, 03:50 PM	#50
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	diabloNL, do you know if it might be possible to change the reader so if you are playing MP3 and reading a book and hit both the volume up/down, it pauses the MP3 instead of muting for the ability to save battery life and then a hit again unpauses?

08-11-2007, 05:19 PM	#52
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Thanks much!

08-22-2007, 05:58 PM	#53
Raventhon Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Voyage	Is it possible to get some instructions for installing these hacks WITHOUT the use of an SD reader? I don't have access to one and would love these tools.

08-22-2007, 06:34 PM	#54
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,353 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	You can use libprs500's commandline tool to copy things to the SD card using the SONY reader.

08-24-2007, 05:07 AM	#55
westsan Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 72 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	I did the applicationStart.xml hack --------------- worked fine Then I moved to do the 15.zip hack and didnt know where to put it so I tried to same directory -- failed! With 15.zip and other zip files how/where shall I place the files?

08-24-2007, 08:16 PM	#56
Nogg Literate! Posts: 256 Karma: 2247 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: PRS-500	Try using the Hack Builder: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13185

08-27-2007, 08:13 PM	#57
jaybee Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 28 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jackson, TN Device: iPad Touch PRS-500	As a new user and a "non techie" I'm amazed at what you guys are able to do! I'm anxious to have the page-flipping joystick. I downloaded the universal flasher, but I don't understand "unzip to the card." I'm a Mac user and I sometimes have trouble converting PC terms to Mac terms. I unzipped the file to my desktop (only way I know how to do it) and copied it to the card. Now the card shows a folder named "sd_flash_1" with 11 items in it named "bin," "files," "flash_opt.sh," etc. If I understand what I have read in this thread, I should get rid of the sd_flash_1 folder and just put all the other 11 files "loose" on the card. Does this sound right? (This is a new card--has not been used before.) Thanks for the help!

08-27-2007, 08:30 PM	#59
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Do make sure the cared is formatted in FAT format, that'll potentially save you some grief.

08-30-2007, 01:06 AM	#60
Liviu_5 Books and more books Posts: 917 Karma: 69499 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Plains, NY, USA Device: Nook Color, Itouch, Nokia770, Sony 650, Sony 700(dead), Ebk(given)	Saw the direct page hack and thought it quite useful (also the clock), so I used the instructions on the first page with an empty rs-mmc card (used as mmc of course - the one that came with 770 since I have a 1 GB for that one - incidentally mmc cards work as well as sd cards whenever sd cards work, though the reverse is usually not true, of course sd are much cheaper but if you have a spare mmc you can use it with the Sony) and it worked fast and as expected. I did not lose anything (books, history), and I have the direct page and the clock and love both. I am happy with the turn page buttons the way they are so I did not install the other hack, but the direct page really ameliorates a lot of the slowness of navigation inside a book. Many, many thanks to diabloNL for the hack and to Bob for the clear and precise instructions.