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Make ipod installation a little bit clearer. Introduce a subsection called 'Starting original firmware' for targets with dualboot. Improve uninstallation instructions as suggested by linuxstb. Closes FS#7079 and FS#7086

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manual/getting_started/installation.tex
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@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ software.
most of the Rockbox code is contained in a
``build'' that resides on your \daps{} drive. This makes it easy to
update Rockbox. The build consists of a directory called
\fname{.rockbox} containg all of Rockbox' files, which is located in the
\fname{.rockbox} containing all of Rockbox' files, which is located in the
root of your \daps{} drive.
\end{description}
@ -309,15 +309,14 @@ The new build will be installed over your current build.
connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the
\fname{\firmwarefilename} file.
}
\opt{SWCODEC}{
If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the
\fname{/.rockbox/\firmwarefilename} file.
}
\nopt{gigabeat,x5,archos}
{
\note{The Rockbox bootloader can start the original firmware on your \dap.
(See \reference{ref:Dualboot} for more information.)}}
\opt{h10,h10_5gb}{
Next, delete the
If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the
\opt{h10}{\fname{H10\_20GC.mi4}}\opt{h10_5gb}{\fname{H10.mi4}} file and rename
\fname{OF.mi4} to \opt{h10}{\fname{H10\_20GC.mi4}}\opt{h10_5gb}{\fname{H10.mi4}}
in the \fname{System} directory on your \playertype{}. As in the installation,
@ -325,53 +324,50 @@ The new build will be installed over your current build.
}
\opt{e200}{
You then need to follow the instructions to install the bootloader, but when
prompted by sansapatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall, instead of 'i' for install.
As in the installation, it may be necessary to first put your device into UMS
mode.
If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
connect the \dap{} to your computer, and follow the instructions to install
the bootloader, but when prompted by sansapatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall,
instead of 'i' for install. As in the installation, it may be necessary to
first put your device into UMS mode.
}
\optv{ipod}{
You then need to follow the instructions to install the bootloader, but when
prompted by ipodpatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall, instead of 'i' for install.
If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
connect the \dap{} to your computer, and follow the instructions to install
the bootloader, but when prompted by ipodpatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall,
instead of 'i' for install.
}
\opt{m5,x5}{
Download the original \playername{} firmware from the \playerman{} web site.
And copy it to the \fname{FIRMWARE} directory on your \playername{}. Turn off the
\dap{}, remove the USB cable and insert the charger. The original
firmware will automatically be flashed.
If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
connect the \dap{} to your computer, download the original \playername{}
firmware from the \playerman{} web site. And copy it to the \fname{FIRMWARE}
directory on your \playername{}. Turn off the \dap{}, remove the USB cable
and insert the charger. The original firmware will automatically be flashed.
}
\opt{h1xx,h300}{
\note{
If you want to remove the Rockbox bootloader, simply flash an unpatched
\playerman{} firmware. Be aware that doing so will also remove the boot
loader USB mode. As that mode can come in quite handy (especially when
having disk errors) it is recommended to keep the boot loader. It also
gives you the possibility of trying Rockbox anytime later by simply
installing the distribution files.
\opt{h1xx}{
The Rockbox bootlaoder will automatically start the original firmware if
the \fname{.rockbox} folder has been deleted.
}%
\opt{h300}{%
Although if you retain the Rockbox boot loader, you will need to hold the
\ButtonRec{} button each time you want to start the original firmware.
}
}
}
If you wish to clean up your disk, you may also wish to delete the
\fname{.rockbox} folder and its contents.
\nopt{m5,x5}{Turn the \playerman{} off.}
\opt{h300}{Press and hold the \ButtonRec{} button.}
\nopt{m5,x5}{Turn the \dap{} back on and the original \playerman{} software
will load.}
\opt{h1xx}{
\note{
There's no need to remove the installed boot loader. If you want to remove
it, simply flash an unpatched \playerman{} firmware. Be aware that doing so
will also remove the boot loader USB mode. As that mode can come in quite
handy (especially when having disk errors) it is recommended to keep the
boot loader. It also gives you the possibility of trying Rockbox anytime
later by simply installing the distribution files.
}
\nopt{m5,x5}{Turn the \playerman{} off.
Turn the \dap{} back on and the original \playerman{} software will load.
}
\opt{h300}{
\note{
There's no need to remove the installed boot loader, although if you
retain the Rockbox boot loader, you will need to hold the \ButtonRec{}
button each time you want to start the original firmware. If you want to
remove it simply flash an unpatched \playerman{} firmware. Be aware that
doing so will also remove the boot loader USB mode. As that mode can come in
quite handy (especially when having disk errors), you may wish to keep the
boot loader. It also gives you the possibility of trying Rockbox anytime
later by simply installing a new build.
}
}

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manual/getting_started/ipod_install.tex
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@ -30,8 +30,9 @@ install the bootloader. After a short time you should see the message
``[INFO] Bootloader installed successfully.'' Press ENTER again to exit
ipodpatcher.
\item Make sure you have a \fname{.rockbox} folder in the
root of your \daps{} drive and that you have also installed the fonts
\item Make sure that you have correctly extracted a build of Rockbox so that
you have a \fname{/.rockbox}, which contains all the files needed by Rockbox
in the root of your \daps{} drive and that you have also installed the fonts
package -- see \reference{sec:installing_firmware} for more information.
\item Disconnect your \dap{} in the usual way. The bootloader is now installed.
@ -76,8 +77,9 @@ Wait for it to connect, and then eject and unplug it in the normal way.
prevent Rockbox immediately rebooting your \dap{} into disk mode when it
detects that your \dap{} is attached to a computer. }
\item Make sure you have a \fname{.rockbox} folder in the
root of your \daps{} drive and that you have also installed the fonts
\item Make sure that you have correctly extracted a build of Rockbox so that
you have a \fname{/.rockbox}, which contains all the files needed by Rockbox
in the root of your \daps{} drive and that you have also installed the fonts
package -- see \reference{sec:installing_firmware} for more information.
\end{enumerate}
@ -111,8 +113,9 @@ bootloader. Press i followed by ENTER, and ipodpatcher will now install the
bootloader. After a short time you should see the message ``[INFO] Bootloader
installed successfully.'' Press ENTER again to exit ipodpatcher.
\item Make sure you have a \fname{.rockbox} folder in the
root of your \daps{} drive and that you have also installed the fonts
\item Make sure that you have correctly extracted a build of Rockbox so that
you have a \fname{/.rockbox}, which contains all the files needed by Rockbox
in the root of your \daps{} drive and that you have also installed the fonts
package -- see \reference{sec:installing_firmware} for more information.
\item Disconnect your \dap{} in the usual way. The bootloader is now installed.

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manual/rockbox_interface/main.tex
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@ -167,60 +167,6 @@ To turn on and off your Rockbox enabled \dap{} use the following keys:
\label{ref:Safeshutdown}On shutdown, Rockbox automatically saves its settings.
\nopt{gigabeat,x5,archos}
{
\opt{ipod}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware, shut
down the device as described above. Turn on the ``hold'' switch
immediately after turning the player on. Once Rockbox displays the
message ``Loading original firmware ...'' you may turn the ``hold''
switch off. Rockbox will boot into the original firmware.
\note{The described method of dual-booting works with Rockbox bootloader
version 2, which was released 16 December 2006. If you have the older
bootloader, boot the original firmware by pressing \ButtonMenu{}
immediately after turning on your Ipod. Do not release the
\ButtonMenu{} button until you see the ``Loading original firmware...''
message on the screen.}
Regardless of which method you use to boot to the original firmware, you can
return to Rockbox by pressing and holding \ButtonMenu{} and \ButtonSelect{}
simultaneously until the player reboots.
}
\opt{h1xx}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
press and hold the \ButtonRec{} button, and then press the \ButtonOn{}
button.
}
\opt{h300}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
press and hold the \ButtonRec{} button, and then press and hold the
\ButtonOn{} button.
}
\opt{h10,h10_5gb}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
press and hold the \ButtonRew{} button while turning on the player.
\note{The iriver firmware doesn't shut down properly when you turn it off,
it only goes to sleep. To get back into Rockbox when exiting from the
iriver firmware, you will need to reset the player by \opt{h10}{inserting a
pin in the reset hole}\opt{h10_5gb}{taking out battery}.}
}
\opt{e200}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
press and hold the \ButtonLeft{} button while turning on the player.
}
}
\opt{PLAYER_PAD,RECORDER_PAD,ONDIO_PAD}{%
In the unlikely event of a software failure, a hardware power off can be
performed by holding down
@ -229,6 +175,55 @@ To turn on and off your Rockbox enabled \dap{} use the following keys:
until the \nopt{ondiosp,ondiofm}{\dap{} power light}%
\opt{ondiosp,ondiofm}{\daps{} display} goes off.%
}
\nopt{gigabeat,x5,archos}
{
\subsection{Starting the original firmware}
\label{ref:Dualboot}
\opt{ipod}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware, shut
down the device as described above. Turn on the ``hold'' switch
immediately after turning the player on. Once Rockbox displays the
message ``Loading original firmware ...'' you may turn the ``hold''
switch off. Rockbox will boot into the original firmware.
\note{The described method of dual-booting works with Rockbox bootloader
version 2, which was released 16 December 2006. If you have the older
bootloader, boot the original firmware by pressing \ButtonMenu{}
immediately after turning on your Ipod. Do not release the
\ButtonMenu{} button until you see the ``Loading original firmware...''
message on the screen.}
Regardless of which method you use to boot to the original firmware, you can
return to Rockbox by pressing and holding \ButtonMenu{} and \ButtonSelect{}
simultaneously until the player reboots.
}
\opt{h1xx,h300}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
when the \dap{} is turned off, press and hold the \ButtonRec{} button,
and then press the \ButtonOn{} button.
}
\opt{h10,h10_5gb}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
press and hold the \ButtonRew{} button while turning on the player.
\note{The iriver firmware doesn't shut down properly when you turn it off,
it only goes to sleep. To get back into Rockbox when exiting from the
iriver firmware, you will need to reset the player by \opt{h10}{inserting a
pin in the reset hole}\opt{h10_5gb}{taking out battery}.}
}
\opt{e200}
{
Rockbox has a dual-boot feature. To boot into the original firmware,
press and hold the \ButtonLeft{} button while turning on the player.
}
}
\subsection{The first contact}
After you have first started the \dap{} you'll be presented by the