PRS-500 Sony Reader PRS-500 universal flasher - Page 2

diabloNL · 05-16-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

Hm, I guess I'll have to test it myself then...

Can it be the SD card?

igorsk · 05-16-2007, 05:18 PM

Well, I upgraded the firmware and the script worked just the same. Can you try downloading /Data/tmp/make_fs.log from the Reader using ebook.py? Something like this:
ebook.py get /Data/tmp/make_fs.log
It seems there was some error copying stat_fs, maybe there is something in the log file...

diabloNL · 05-16-2007, 05:31 PM

Just to confirm it's correct:

Quote:

1) Extract the zip onto a flash card, keeping the directory structure. It's
best to use a card with not many files on it so that Reader can scan it quickly.
N.B. readme.txt should be in the root of the card, not in any subdirectory!
2) Insert the card in Reader.
3) Wait until the "Run Script" screen appears.
4) Press 5. Wait for the success message (the process will take about one to
two minutes).
5) Press 6. Wait for the success message.
6) Press 9 to reboot.
7) Extract the card.

What does option 3 (run script.sh) do?

igorsk · 05-16-2007, 05:33 PM

Option 3 runs a demo script from the script.sh file, it's not really related to the firmware update process.

diabloNL · 05-17-2007, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

Well, I upgraded the firmware and the script worked just the same. Can you try downloading /Data/tmp/make_fs.log from the Reader using ebook.py? Something like this:
ebook.py get /Data/tmp/make_fs.log
It seems there was some error copying stat_fs, maybe there is something in the log file...

I will try that tonight.

I tried it also with a MS and also it doesn't work.

Thanks Igor!

Azayzel · 05-17-2007, 08:29 AM

This is awesome! Now maybe someone can build in a "Remove Book" option to the Tools section of the menu.

Thanks for the post igorsk!

Dave Berk · 05-17-2007, 12:16 PM

Thank you very much igorsk.
Somehow I'm pretty sure we'll soon see another firmware update from Sony...

igorsk · 05-17-2007, 01:35 PM

Okay, now I really upgraded to the new firmware and I can reproduce the problem. Fix will be available soon.

diabloNL · 05-17-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

Okay, now I really upgraded to the new firmware and I can reproduce the problem. Fix will be available soon.

What did you do the first time than? Just changed the firmware number?

Anyway, I look forward to the fix because I have great plans with modding my Reader.

igorsk · 05-17-2007, 02:24 PM

I didn't flash the root fs the first time, only /opt.
Version 1.2: support for firmware version 1.0.02.01300

diabloNL · 05-17-2007, 02:26 PM

Cool, thanks a lot! 8)

slayda · 05-17-2007, 03:20 PM

Would this also work with a Sony Memory Stick or is it restricted to SD cards only?

diabloNL · 05-17-2007, 03:56 PM

This is so great. I just changed the left and right function on the joystick from history to "next" and "previous" function. So now I can flip with my right hand! 8)

JSWolf · 05-17-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloNL

This is so great. I just changed the left and right function on the joystick from history to "next" and "previous" function. So now I can flip with my right hand! 8)

Would you mind posting this hack please?

diabloNL · 05-17-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Would you mind posting this hack please?

No problem!

Just replace the \files\opt\sony\ebook\application\resources\applic ationStart.xml file on the SD card with the one attached and insert your card in the Reader.

Now do option 5 (make image) > option 6 (flash image) > option 9 (reboot) and your all set.

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05-16-2007, 05:18 PM	#17
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Well, I upgraded the firmware and the script worked just the same. Can you try downloading /Data/tmp/make_fs.log from the Reader using ebook.py? Something like this: ebook.py get /Data/tmp/make_fs.log It seems there was some error copying stat_fs, maybe there is something in the log file...

05-16-2007, 05:33 PM	#19
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Option 3 runs a demo script from the script.sh file, it's not really related to the firmware update process.

05-17-2007, 08:29 AM	#21
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	This is awesome! Now maybe someone can build in a "Remove Book" option to the Tools section of the menu. Thanks for the post igorsk!

05-17-2007, 12:16 PM	#22
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Thank you very much igorsk. Somehow I'm pretty sure we'll soon see another firmware update from Sony...

05-17-2007, 01:35 PM	#23
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Okay, now I really upgraded to the new firmware and I can reproduce the problem. Fix will be available soon.

05-17-2007, 02:24 PM	#25
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	I didn't flash the root fs the first time, only /opt. Version 1.2: support for firmware version 1.0.02.01300

05-17-2007, 02:26 PM	#26
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	Cool, thanks a lot! 8)

05-17-2007, 03:20 PM	#27
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Would this also work with a Sony Memory Stick or is it restricted to SD cards only?

05-17-2007, 03:56 PM	#28
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	This is so great. I just changed the left and right function on the joystick from history to "next" and "previous" function. So now I can flip with my right hand! 8)

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