New LBook Firmware - v5setup-20100520-bigfiles.zip - Page 4

jusmee · 05-31-2010, 03:23 AM

First things I notice is that a bug screws up bookmarks in ePub - setting them all to page one. Also, it reconfigures all the controls in Coolreader again - this time with no way to get to the main menu. Luckily 'OK' takes you to the settings menu, and this let's you redefine the controls to get the main menu back again.

Dave_S · 05-31-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jusmee

First things I notice is that a bug screws up bookmarks in ePub - setting them all to page one. Also, it reconfigures all the controls in Coolreader again - this time with no way to get to the main menu. Luckily 'OK' takes you to the settings menu, and this let's you redefine the controls to get the main menu back again.

Are you using CoolReader or ADE for EPUB?
I do not usually read EPUB, so I can not comment on that.

As far as your menu situation is concerned it seems like your CONTROL settings are misconfigured compared to what you would like. I was using CoolReader 3.0.30 before this firmware, but I think CoolReader 3.0.30 has several new controls added, and that may have shifted some of the settings that you have come to expect. If you want OK to jump to the main menu for a short press, then just "make it so" in the control settings. Then you can configure LONG OK to take you directly to settings menu if that is what you want.

OOPS!!! I just re-read your post at already and saw that you had already done what I was suggesting. Now, I am again wondering how your keymap got altered. Do you have a keymaps.ini file in your /crengine folder? I just looked at mine and the file date was not altered by the install so all my mappings also remained unaltered.

jusmee · 05-31-2010, 08:05 AM

Using Coolreader for ePub.

I have a cr3-epub.ini that has some keymap.main entries, but no keymaps.ini. It is dated 31st May, but I suspect that's because I remapped the OK button just before.

Dave_S · 05-31-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jusmee

Using Coolreader for ePub.

I have a cr3-epub.ini that has some keymap.main entries, but no keymaps.ini. It is dated 31st May, but I suspect that's because I remapped the OK button just before.

Yes, the date changes when you modify the settings in CoolReader, and it will even be the correct date if you keep the clock set correctly. I have some general CR3 *.ini files in my /crengine folder, but the book format specific ones may be more current now days. In any case, non of my settings changed when I installed the 531 update. If you are interested, I got the *.ini files from Sourceforge at this link:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/cren...ar.gz/download

booknut · 05-31-2010, 09:44 AM

Hooray for Buggins, I was proven wrong, a new firmware update already, and it seems like this one is a keeper. I feel like its Christmas over and over again...I am actually jealous, all these talented people on this forum and the Russian forum and all I can do is flash the firmware to my PP :-(

oncdoc · 05-31-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by booknut

Hooray for Buggins, I was proven wrong, a new firmware update already, and it seems like this one is a keeper. I feel like its Christmas over and over again...I am actually jealous, all these talented people on this forum and the Russian forum and all I can do is flash the firmware to my PP :-(

this may be obvious to others, but this is cr3 only right no need to flash the entire pocket pro right?

just replace the cr3 file on the sd card with this baby right?

thanks dave.

Dave_S · 05-31-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by oncdoc

this may be obvious to others, but this is cr3 only right no need to flash the entire pocket pro right?

just replace the cr3 file on the sd card with this baby right?

The link that I posted in post #44 of this thread is for a full firmware re-flash of the PocketPRO. The link that I posted in post #25 of this thread is for just a CoolReader only replacement to be put in the /.cr3 folder. CoolReader will launch it's replacement whenever the built-in CoolReader is started. The CoolReader replacement method apparently can only be used by some of the later Lbook firmware, since the Astak firmware appears to be too old to have this new capability. Currently both methods will result in CoolReader version 3.0.30 being run, so there really is no reason at present to use the CoolReader replacement method?

SmartyPants · 05-31-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booknut

Hooray for Buggins, I was proven wrong, a new firmware update already, and it seems like this one is a keeper. I feel like its Christmas over and over again...I am actually jealous, all these talented people on this forum and the Russian forum and all I can do is flash the firmware to my PP :-(

i think this one is still being tested by users.. someone reported no usb connection to Mac.
its here if anyone wants to try it out:
http://files.mail.ru/3TEE3Q

i will install it tonight and report back!

ps dont feel guilty... we can act like guinea pigs.. an essential part of any research!

Sunspark · 05-31-2010, 10:39 PM

Definitely a keeper. The 0531 firmware is nice and fast.

As far as not being recognized by USB, I haven't tested because I use a SDHC so it's a non-issue.

booknut · 06-01-2010, 03:03 PM

Mm, anybody noticed a battery / battery indicator issue with the 531 version? Quit reading last night at 3 bars and woke up to a completely drained battery...

Dave_S · 06-01-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by booknut

Mm, anybody noticed a battery / battery indicator issue with the 531 version? Quit reading last night at 3 bars and woke up to a completely drained battery...

Mine is at 3 bars here, but I do not recall where it was at when I put 531 on it. Keep an eye on the Russian forum to see if anyone else reports a similar issue, since it is possible that with all these changes the power management has developed a bug.

FWIW, Buggins has confirmed one bug with 531 that may even be relevant. He has found that if you pick through a lot of font files that CoolReader will read the fonts all into memory and then no longer release the memory. That eventually causes an out of memory condition and a system crash. The reason that I think that it may be relevant is that if the system crashes the processor and other electronics are going to be left in a running state instead of a sleep state and the battery will be depleted in just a few hours.
Normally a watchdog timer would reset the system and restart it, but it is not uncommon to keep that feature disabled in development versions of firmware.

diokdin · 06-01-2010, 03:41 PM

^So is 513 is still the best then? Does anyone have a link for the 513 firmware?

Never mind I found the link for 513...Just saving it, not sure Im gonna use it. I don't really understand most of stuff about this firmware.

if you flash the .bin file, what are those crengine, ini files means. And those LibDjvu. And why do you need it? I thought you just need that v5setup.bin and everything's fine...why do you put crengine in root memory? I've been browsing thru and reading...And it hurts my poor brain.

I'm hoping someone will take pity and explain....Thank you.

jusmee · 06-01-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by booknut

Mm, anybody noticed a battery / battery indicator issue with the 531 version? Quit reading last night at 3 bars and woke up to a completely drained battery...

Yep. Mine is down to 2 bars after about a day of mostly just sitting in my sock drawer

I have left it and I will see what it is showing when I get home tonight.

Back to the earlier versions I fear.

diokdin · 06-01-2010, 08:24 PM

I put the 513 but it won't open any of my books. What did I miss?

Well, lbook firmware does look good and faster clicks but since I don't know how to operate this thing I guess I'll just stick with Astak firmware. Also it's no use if my books don't open, it's just a few of them that will. And fonts size is sooo small. I vaguely understand a little that I have to configure all those cr3-epub etc... I just want it ready, and maybe few tweaks.... anyway, maybe I'll try again when I got more time in tinkering these things....

SmartyPants · 06-01-2010, 08:25 PM

can also confirm battery drain. From full to 2 bars in one day... no good.
off to the russian forum to check whats happening with that.

edited to add: no mention of the battery drain issue on The-eBook forum yet... have actually registered there and posted the question.
hope this gets resolved as i am really liking this version... very fast and responsive.

06-01-2010, 03:41 PM	#57
diokdin Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN, US Device: iPhone 4, Astak EZ Pocket Pro, Kindle 3 3G	^So is 513 is still the best then? Does anyone have a link for the 513 firmware? Never mind I found the link for 513...Just saving it, not sure Im gonna use it. I don't really understand most of stuff about this firmware. if you flash the .bin file, what are those crengine, ini files means. And those LibDjvu. And why do you need it? I thought you just need that v5setup.bin and everything's fine...why do you put crengine in root memory? I've been browsing thru and reading...And it hurts my poor brain. I'm hoping someone will take pity and explain....Thank you. Last edited by diokdin; 06-01-2010 at 05:05 PM. Reason: added more comments

06-01-2010, 08:24 PM	#59
diokdin Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN, US Device: iPhone 4, Astak EZ Pocket Pro, Kindle 3 3G	I put the 513 but it won't open any of my books. What did I miss? Well, lbook firmware does look good and faster clicks but since I don't know how to operate this thing I guess I'll just stick with Astak firmware. Also it's no use if my books don't open, it's just a few of them that will. And fonts size is sooo small. I vaguely understand a little that I have to configure all those cr3-epub etc... I just want it ready, and maybe few tweaks.... anyway, maybe I'll try again when I got more time in tinkering these things.... Last edited by diokdin; 06-01-2010 at 09:35 PM. Reason: added more comment...

06-01-2010, 08:25 PM	#60
SmartyPants Zealot Posts: 119 Karma: 46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle PW	can also confirm battery drain. From full to 2 bars in one day... no good. off to the russian forum to check whats happening with that. edited to add: no mention of the battery drain issue on The-eBook forum yet... have actually registered there and posted the question. hope this gets resolved as i am really liking this version... very fast and responsive. Last edited by SmartyPants; 06-01-2010 at 10:34 PM.

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05-31-2010, 03:23 AM	#46
jusmee Wizard Posts: 1,047 Karma: 203682 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Libre 2	First things I notice is that a bug screws up bookmarks in ePub - setting them all to page one. Also, it reconfigures all the controls in Coolreader again - this time with no way to get to the main menu. Luckily 'OK' takes you to the settings menu, and this let's you redefine the controls to get the main menu back again.

05-31-2010, 08:05 AM	#48
jusmee Wizard Posts: 1,047 Karma: 203682 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Libre 2	Using Coolreader for ePub. I have a cr3-epub.ini that has some keymap.main entries, but no keymaps.ini. It is dated 31st May, but I suspect that's because I remapped the OK button just before.

05-31-2010, 09:44 AM	#50
booknut Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 42644 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PW1 + PW2, NOOK HD	Hooray for Buggins, I was proven wrong, a new firmware update already, and it seems like this one is a keeper. I feel like its Christmas over and over again...I am actually jealous, all these talented people on this forum and the Russian forum and all I can do is flash the firmware to my PP :-(

05-31-2010, 10:39 PM	#54
Sunspark Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2600 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: EZ Reader Pocket PRO	Definitely a keeper. The 0531 firmware is nice and fast. As far as not being recognized by USB, I haven't tested because I use a SDHC so it's a non-issue.

06-01-2010, 03:03 PM	#55
booknut Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 42644 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PW1 + PW2, NOOK HD	Mm, anybody noticed a battery / battery indicator issue with the 531 version? Quit reading last night at 3 bars and woke up to a completely drained battery...

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