06-16-2007, 07:47 AM | #1 |
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I have version 1.0.00 on my prs 500, is it worth upgrading to the latest firmware ? I have heard of some problems so tempted to leave as is unless it makes a big difference.
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The only problem is a purely cosmetic, and trivially solved, problem with the display of the battery meter - it doesn't reset to "full" following a charge (all you have to do to fix it is momentarily re-connect the wall charger with the Reader turned on). The upgrade offers a number of enhancements, such as longer battery life when playing MP3 files. I see no particular reason not to upgrade - certainly the battery meter thing is a complete "non issue"!
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I accepted to upgrade my ebook and after 45 minutes it was still upgrading without telling me when it will finish. I unplug it praying nothing was broken. The prs work well but when Connect ask me to upgrade again ,so far I declined. How many minute it suppose to take to upgrade ??
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Should take no more than a couple of minutes.
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You could always use the universal flasher to go back to the original firmware, WilliamG, it sounds like you might be happier with the old one.
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- There is always danger that something bad might happen during the update. - The battery meter will stop working properly. - There is no new functionality worth mentioning. |
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How do you go back? I found the Universal Flasher too, but the original firmware I can't find... Last edited by WilliamG; 06-18-2007 at 09:15 AM. |
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William,
This is a classic example of something that's a "showstopper" to some, and a complete non-issue to others. Just goes to show that we all have different needs when it comes to such matters! |
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Is there somewhere you can get the original firmware from? |
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I'm afraid I don't have it, but I seem to remember that someone stripped it off before they did the update, so I'm hoping someone has it somewhere.
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