Problem after firmware update

zeniq · 02-27-2010, 10:34 PM

So. I got my Pocket Pro 3 days ago, and I have been loving it. I've read more in these 3 days than I have in the past 3 years. Unfortunately, I seem to have run into some problems.

A lot of my ebooks are in .lit format. I had no problem opening and reading them when I first had the reader. However, this evening I decided it was time to perform a firmware upgrade. The upgrade seemed to go without a hitch.

However, now that the update is compete, I can't open .lit files! Epub files open just fine, but when I select a .lit file, the hourglass shows up by the file, and the light flashes briefly green, and then... nothing.

I was thinking that maybe the file was just taking a while to open, but I left it for about 10 minutes and the screen never changed. So I hit the power button, and the lock screen came on. I hit the power button again, and nothing would happen, it stayed on the lock screen. However, the light would blink green to show that I was pressing buttons. I ended up having to use the reset button.

So after that, It came back up and would open epub files, but not .lits again. This time, the lock screen would come up, but wouldn't go away again, but I was able to shut it off with the power button, and the "Closing library" screen came up.

Does anyone have any suggestions or what I can do? I'm hoping that the firmware upgrade didn't break capability to read .lit files, because about 80% of my ebook library is in that format. I guess I can just convert them to epub with Calibre, but that will be a huge pain.

Acreo Aeneas · 02-27-2010, 11:20 PM

The Astak readers really have problems with LIT files. My suggestion would be to convert them to ePUB format. Also, if you have DRM'd LITs, they will not open on the Astak readers since DRM LIT books are not supported.

You can do a batch conversion using Calibre and it's quite fast and pretty easy. (I've done a batch conversion for some MOBI books.)

Laura81 · 02-27-2010, 11:24 PM

There is a known problem with Astak readers and LIT format. They just don't work. At least that is what I have found. If it worked previously before your firmware update maybe flash it back to older firmware if possible and see if that solves your problem. Otherwise converting will be your only option.

theducks · 02-28-2010, 10:44 AM

I had found (no DRM) LIT files to be un-reliable

They would open and allow you to start reading, but prone to locking up the PEz after periods of user inactivity.

I tend to convert the files to EPUB using Calibre with great success.

Size does matter

Small files <200K seemed to have less problems for me.

I am using the November FW (with non-visible clock), as I thought the Dec 09 FW was really slugish. Different people seem to get different results, which is even more strange to me.
You might try a fresh download (do not use the same copy you had) and Flash again.

zeniq · 02-28-2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the tips everyone. I didn't realize that .lit files were such a problem. I'll convert my library to epub.

Oddly enough, about an hour after I submitted the post, my reader suddenly let me open my .lit files again. I don't think I will trust it though, I'll just convert it all.

Robertb · 03-01-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeniq

Thanks for the tips everyone. I didn't realize that .lit files were such a problem. I'll convert my library to epub.

Oddly enough, about an hour after I submitted the post, my reader suddenly let me open my .lit files again. I don't think I will trust it though, I'll just convert it all.

Dear All:

A new firmware upgrade is coming next week that will greatly add speed and useability for .LIT files! I just posted that news today!!

02-27-2010, 10:34 PM	#1
zeniq The IT guy Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denver Device: EZ Reader Pocket Pro [white]	Problem after firmware update So. I got my Pocket Pro 3 days ago, and I have been loving it. I've read more in these 3 days than I have in the past 3 years. Unfortunately, I seem to have run into some problems. A lot of my ebooks are in .lit format. I had no problem opening and reading them when I first had the reader. However, this evening I decided it was time to perform a firmware upgrade. The upgrade seemed to go without a hitch. However, now that the update is compete, I can't open .lit files! Epub files open just fine, but when I select a .lit file, the hourglass shows up by the file, and the light flashes briefly green, and then... nothing. I was thinking that maybe the file was just taking a while to open, but I left it for about 10 minutes and the screen never changed. So I hit the power button, and the lock screen came on. I hit the power button again, and nothing would happen, it stayed on the lock screen. However, the light would blink green to show that I was pressing buttons. I ended up having to use the reset button. So after that, It came back up and would open epub files, but not .lits again. This time, the lock screen would come up, but wouldn't go away again, but I was able to shut it off with the power button, and the "Closing library" screen came up. Does anyone have any suggestions or what I can do? I'm hoping that the firmware upgrade didn't break capability to read .lit files, because about 80% of my ebook library is in that format. I guess I can just convert them to epub with Calibre, but that will be a huge pain.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Firmware Update Instructions and the latest Firmware Versions	mitchwah	Ectaco jetBook	113	10-24-2023 09:02 PM
problem with fonts after firmware update on Cybook Gen3	cruzes	Bookeen	15	04-09-2010 04:49 AM
Firmware update problem for V0.34c patch 15	monster9	Ectaco jetBook	9	01-15-2010 08:51 AM
Pocket Pro firmware update problem	echoleaf	Astak EZReader	22	12-27-2009 04:47 PM
Battery problem after new firmware update	gk59	Sony Reader	1	08-06-2008 12:40 PM

02-27-2010, 11:20 PM	#2
Acreo Aeneas Kobo Aura Posts: 252 Karma: 500520 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois Device: Kobo Aura	The Astak readers really have problems with LIT files. My suggestion would be to convert them to ePUB format. Also, if you have DRM'd LITs, they will not open on the Astak readers since DRM LIT books are not supported. You can do a batch conversion using Calibre and it's quite fast and pretty easy. (I've done a batch conversion for some MOBI books.)

02-27-2010, 11:24 PM	#3
Laura81 Addict Posts: 360 Karma: 407796 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Device: Paperwhite 5	There is a known problem with Astak readers and LIT format. They just don't work. At least that is what I have found. If it worked previously before your firmware update maybe flash it back to older firmware if possible and see if that solves your problem. Otherwise converting will be your only option.

02-28-2010, 10:44 AM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,782 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I had found (no DRM) LIT files to be un-reliable They would open and allow you to start reading, but prone to locking up the PEz after periods of user inactivity. I tend to convert the files to EPUB using Calibre with great success. Size does matter Small files <200K seemed to have less problems for me. I am using the November FW (with non-visible clock), as I thought the Dec 09 FW was really slugish. Different people seem to get different results, which is even more strange to me. You might try a fresh download (do not use the same copy you had) and Flash again.

02-28-2010, 12:52 PM	#5
zeniq The IT guy Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denver Device: EZ Reader Pocket Pro [white]	Thanks for the tips everyone. I didn't realize that .lit files were such a problem. I'll convert my library to epub. Oddly enough, about an hour after I submitted the post, my reader suddenly let me open my .lit files again. I don't think I will trust it though, I'll just convert it all.

Advert

Advert