How and where to start hacking the 505?

hamh · 10-17-2007, 12:31 PM

Can anyone give a pointer on how and where to start hacking the 505?

for example, what tool to use, and what file to first looking at?

igorsk · 10-17-2007, 12:52 PM

I will release the updated Universal Flasher "soon" (c).

NatCh · 10-17-2007, 12:55 PM

hamh · 10-17-2007, 01:02 PM

nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg G · 10-17-2007, 01:21 PM

Great News! The 505 will be the best reading device "soon" (c)!

-Greg

porkupan · 10-17-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg G

Great News! The 505 will be the best reading device "soon" (c)!

Isn't it already?

mdhuang · 10-17-2007, 02:53 PM

I am thinking exchange my 500 for an 505 now

Adam B. · 10-17-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porkupan

Isn't it already?

That's debateable.

I'm impressed on how quickly igorsk has updated the flasher. Seriously great work.

What part of it had to be changed from the 500? Will the 505 flasher work on the 500, or will there be a way to use a single download for both devices?

Greg G · 10-17-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam B.

That's debateable.

I agree that it is debatable if the 505 without hacks is better than a 500 with hacks. I will say for sure that a 505 with hacks is the best!

-Greg

JSWolf · 10-17-2007, 06:18 PM

The 505 is better because of a bunch of things...
1. The vizplex screen
2. the USB interface
3. The new menu modes for dealing with a lot of content
4. More internal ram
5. The buttons on the right instead of the left (IMHO

Greg G · 10-18-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The 505 is better because of a bunch of things...
1. The vizplex screen
2. the USB interface
3. The new menu modes for dealing with a lot of content
4. More internal ram
5. The buttons on the right instead of the left (IMHO

Of course the 505 is better. I was expressing how much I like the hacks using a bit of exageration. Heck, the 505 even has the direct page access hack implemented as a feature. I just wish they did the clock hack too. But if they did then what fun would be left for the smart people of this forum?

-Greg

mdhuang · 10-18-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg G

Of course the 505 is better. I was expressing how much I like the hacks using a bit of exageration. Heck, the 505 even has the direct page access hack implemented as a feature. I just wish they did the clock hack too. But if they did then what fun would be left for the smart people of this forum?

-Greg

If they implemented the clock hack, people would complain why the clock is not running between page turning

I actually love the clock hack on 500 for two reasons: 1) it remembers the last time when I used the reader, something like 2:13AM. 2) you can see how long you have dwelled on one page when you flip to next, like 10:54AM - 10.49AM = 5 minites.

JSWolf · 10-18-2007, 06:29 PM

The 500 hacks I miss most with the 505 is the smaller font size and the clock. I do like the page turn hack, but if need be, I could live without that one. I'm not sure I'd need to remap the page turn keys like I did on the 500.

ArcherPDA · 10-22-2007, 08:04 PM

Please please please help me end this SONY-imposed information embargo!!!!!

Slate.com? Puh-leeeassse!

OK, users MUST have the ability to add their own RSS feeds, AND sync daily.

kovidgoyal · 10-22-2007, 08:57 PM

Adding support for RSS feeds idoesn't really need SONY. All the individual tools are there, you just need to combine them.

10-17-2007, 12:31 PM	#1
hamh Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Device: iPhone 3G / Milestone / 505 / iPad 3G	How and where to start hacking the 505? Can anyone give a pointer on how and where to start hacking the 505? for example, what tool to use, and what file to first looking at?

10-22-2007, 08:04 PM	#14
ArcherPDA Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Archer PDA; PRS-505LC	RSS FEEDS!!!!!!!! !!! for the love of mike! Please please please help me end this SONY-imposed information embargo!!!!! Slate.com? Puh-leeeassse! OK, users MUST have the ability to add their own RSS feeds, AND sync daily.

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10-17-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	I will release the updated Universal Flasher "soon" (c).

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3

10-17-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
hamh Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Device: iPhone 3G / Milestone / 505 / iPad 3G	nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-17-2007, 01:21 PM	#5
Greg G Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 66 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Device: Kindle Papwerwhite	Great News! The 505 will be the best reading device "soon" (c)! -Greg

10-17-2007, 02:53 PM	#7
mdhuang Bookworm Posts: 113 Karma: 154 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony CLIE NX80V, PRS-500	I am thinking exchange my 500 for an 505 now

10-17-2007, 06:18 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The 505 is better because of a bunch of things... 1. The vizplex screen 2. the USB interface 3. The new menu modes for dealing with a lot of content 4. More internal ram 5. The buttons on the right instead of the left (IMHO

10-18-2007, 06:29 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The 500 hacks I miss most with the 505 is the smaller font size and the clock. I do like the page turn hack, but if need be, I could live without that one. I'm not sure I'd need to remap the page turn keys like I did on the 500.

10-22-2007, 08:57 PM	#15
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,609 Karma: 28549044 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Adding support for RSS feeds idoesn't really need SONY. All the individual tools are there, you just need to combine them.

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