How to update the firmware from a Linux computer (and mac)

Adam B. · 11-17-2008, 11:01 AM

I use Linux on my main desktop, so I never use the companion software. So I do all my firmware updates manually.

Download the latest firmware file: http://updates.irexnet.com/companion/dr1000/device.zip
Extract the System directory to the root of your memory card
Unmount you DR1000
Unplug the USB cable. It will automatically detect the update and ask you if you want to install it. Select Yes.

It's as easy as that. No companion software necessary.

pakiyabhai · 11-17-2008, 11:16 AM

ps this method can be used on windows too , their companion software is really pathetic i've heard that

picco · 10-06-2012, 07:04 AM

I just did that on my brand new second hand DR1000S and all went well, it is really worth changing especially for the interface: panning and zooming is now much easier as you can click directly on the buttons, without opening the menu each time..

fekhner · 10-06-2012, 07:41 AM

Congrats on your new device. You might be interested in the wiki page https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Digi...e_applications
in order to get additional apps.
Highly recommended: Mackx's patch that improves the latest and last firmware even further, here is the link to the latest version
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=266
Enjoy !

11-17-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	How to update the firmware from a Linux computer (and mac) I use Linux on my main desktop, so I never use the companion software. So I do all my firmware updates manually. Download the latest firmware file: http://updates.irexnet.com/companion/dr1000/device.zip Extract the System directory to the root of your memory card Unmount you DR1000 Unplug the USB cable. It will automatically detect the update and ask you if you want to install it. Select Yes. It's as easy as that. No companion software necessary.

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11-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#2
pakiyabhai Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 14 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: pakiyabhai	ps this method can be used on windows too , their companion software is really pathetic i've heard that

10-06-2012, 07:04 AM	#3
picco Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: none	I just did that on my brand new second hand DR1000S and all went well, it is really worth changing especially for the interface: panning and zooming is now much easier as you can click directly on the buttons, without opening the menu each time..

10-06-2012, 07:41 AM	#4
fekhner Addict Posts: 326 Karma: 6908 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: DRs, EE, ipad/iphone, Helix	Congrats on your new device. You might be interested in the wiki page https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Digi...e_applications in order to get additional apps. Highly recommended: Mackx's patch that improves the latest and last firmware even further, here is the link to the latest version https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=266 Enjoy !