New firmware for Pocket Pro? - Page 2

citac · 10-28-2010, 11:40 AM

Speaking of firmwares, there's a feature of the LBook firmware that I like: when I lock the keyboard of the device, it goes to sleep, and there's an image of a sleeping cartoon cat, complete with the ZZZ. Now I like the image very much, but was curious about whether it's possible to replace that image with one of our own every once in a while?

I'm also curious about startup and shutdown screens - is there a simple way to change them, without resorting to installing new programs and mucking about in code?

Sunspark · 10-28-2010, 02:01 PM

Yes Citac, it is possible to change the screens but you will need a program..

I am curious.. I've never seen this cartoon cat and I've seen a whole bunch of 2010 Lbook firmwares.. which one is the one with the cat?

jenifer.ezread · 10-28-2010, 02:11 PM

I've never seen the sleeping cat either, but it sounds adorable. Like an old-school Tamagotchi...

Solicitous · 10-28-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunspark

Yes Citac, it is possible to change the screens but you will need a program..

I am curious.. I've never seen this cartoon cat and I've seen a whole bunch of 2010 Lbook firmwares.. which one is the one with the cat?

Might be the August release, I'm running the 22 July version and I have no picture of a cat (not that I need one, we have 3 here that claim to own the house).

I might check it out for sheer curiosity.

DaleDe · 10-28-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by citac

Speaking of firmwares, there's a feature of the LBook firmware that I like: when I lock th ekeyboar of the device, it goes to sleep, and there's an image of a sleeping cartoon cat, complete with the ZZZZ. Now I like the image very much, but was curious about whether it's possible to replace that image with one of our own every once in a while?

I'm also curious about startup and shutdown screens - is there a simple way to change the, without resorting to installing new programs and mucking about in code?

Go to the Jinke site http://www.jinke.com.cn/Compagesql/E...vice/index.asp and you will find a logomaker that can be used to make startup and shutdown screens.

Dale

Freeshadow · 10-28-2010, 09:11 PM

but sadly no "lock screen" which would be more useful for "personal branding" (kind of an exlibris-stamp in the reader).
I wonder if this could be somehow achieved with the software that IS available...

citac · 10-28-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Solicitous

Might be the August release, I'm running the 22 July version and I have no picture of a cat (not that I need one, we have 3 here that claim to own the house).

I might check it out for sheer curiosity.

No, I think it's an older version. It was the first one I found after having some issues with the original firmware, I liked it and haven't changed it. I should probably update.

Checking the "About this product" gives me the following information: "Firmware version: V2.00CN.090509." I'm guessing the 09 stands for 2009. What's the image on your device?

Edit: here's the photo:

Sunspark · 10-28-2010, 10:53 PM

Wow.. that's a _really_ old firmware.. Save the file, I don't think anyone has it anymore.

SmartyPants · 10-29-2010, 02:15 AM

i think this image is only on 6" models. I know i installed the latest firmwares for myself (PP) and my mum (6") at the same time, and hers has a cat on in, mine didnt.

citac · 10-29-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunspark

Wow.. that's a _really_ old firmware.. Save the file, I don't think anyone has it anymore.

Most likely.

I was preparing for an exam, and couldn't get Central European characters to display, not even in a pdf file. Someone recommended getting the Lbook firmware, I found this one, it worked, and I didn't bother changing it. If it ain't broke, and all that...

But I'd really like if I could get to that photo and maybe add a phone number in case it ever got lost. Or if not that, then replace it with one of my own. I watch it like a hawk, but you never know.

citac · 10-29-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SmartyPants

i think this image is only on 6" models. I know i installed the latest firmwares for myself (PP) and my mum (6") at the same time, and hers has a cat on in, mine didnt.

So if I updated, I wouldn't lose the cat? I'm kinda partial to it, since I can't have a real one due to allergies of other family members.

Freeshadow · 10-29-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by citac

But I'd really like if I could get to that photo and maybe add a phone number in case it ever got lost. Or if not that, then replace it with one of my own. I watch it like a hawk, but you never know.

that was exactly my idea

as I said - like exlibris stamps/stickers in pbooks

SmartyPants · 11-01-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by citac

So if I updated, I wouldn't lose the cat? I'm kinda partial to it, since I can't have a real one due to allergies of other family members.

to be honest, i wouldnt have a clue... i havent updated my mum's reader since about june i think.
You can check out the latest firmwares here:
http://ebook.dyndns-home.com/buggins

i guess you can always roll back to the old version to get the kitty back!

10-28-2010, 11:40 AM	#16
citac Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	Speaking of firmwares, there's a feature of the LBook firmware that I like: when I lock the keyboard of the device, it goes to sleep, and there's an image of a sleeping cartoon cat, complete with the ZZZ. Now I like the image very much, but was curious about whether it's possible to replace that image with one of our own every once in a while? I'm also curious about startup and shutdown screens - is there a simple way to change them, without resorting to installing new programs and mucking about in code? Last edited by citac; 10-28-2010 at 09:24 PM. Reason: eek the typos!

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10-28-2010, 02:01 PM	#17
Sunspark Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: EZ Reader Pocket PRO	Yes Citac, it is possible to change the screens but you will need a program.. I am curious.. I've never seen this cartoon cat and I've seen a whole bunch of 2010 Lbook firmwares.. which one is the one with the cat?

10-28-2010, 02:11 PM	#18
jenifer.ezread EZ Read Team Member Posts: 114 Karma: 602 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: EZ Read Pocket Pro	I've never seen the sleeping cat either, but it sounds adorable. Like an old-school Tamagotchi...

10-28-2010, 09:11 PM	#21
Freeshadow temp. out of service Posts: 2,815 Karma: 24285242 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Duisburg (DE) Device: PB 623	but sadly no "lock screen" which would be more useful for "personal branding" (kind of an exlibris-stamp in the reader). I wonder if this could be somehow achieved with the software that IS available...

10-28-2010, 10:53 PM	#23
Sunspark Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: EZ Reader Pocket PRO	Wow.. that's a _really_ old firmware.. Save the file, I don't think anyone has it anymore.

10-29-2010, 02:15 AM	#24
SmartyPants Zealot Posts: 119 Karma: 46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle PW	i think this image is only on 6" models. I know i installed the latest firmwares for myself (PP) and my mum (6") at the same time, and hers has a cat on in, mine didnt.

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