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post #1 of 28
11/27/10 at 12:07pm
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I have been trying in vain to Rockbox my Clip+. I have read every forum, instructions, blah blah blah out there. I have the firmware file v01.02.15 unzipped like I need, downloaded the bootloader. I have attempted to install it on my Clip+, it shows it installed but nothing is different on my Clip. If I try to install it again on my clip I get a message "Rockbox installation detected. Do you want to make a backup first?"

 

I seriously contemplating sending it to someone here with a postage paid return box to do it for me.

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post #2 of 28
11/27/10 at 12:35pm
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Originally Posted by Painful Chafe View Post

I have been trying in vain to Rockbox my Clip+. I have read every forum, instructions, blah blah blah out there. I have the firmware file v01.02.15 unzipped like I need, downloaded the bootloader. I have attempted to install it on my Clip+, it shows it installed but nothing is different on my Clip. If I try to install it again on my clip I get a message "Rockbox installation detected. Do you want to make a backup first?"

 

I seriously contemplating sending it to someone here with a postage paid return box to do it for me.

Why don't you just use the Rockbox Utility?
 

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post #3 of 28
11/27/10 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by Painful Chafe View Post

I have been trying in vain to Rockbox my Clip+. I have read every forum, instructions, blah blah blah out there. I have the firmware file v01.02.15 unzipped like I need, downloaded the bootloader. I have attempted to install it on my Clip+, it shows it installed but nothing is different on my Clip. If I try to install it again on my clip I get a message "Rockbox installation detected. Do you want to make a backup first?"

 

I seriously contemplating sending it to someone here with a postage paid return box to do it for me.

Why don't you just use the Rockbox Utility?
 

X 2. I just got your PM. I would also recommend you try the utility.
 

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post #4 of 28
11/27/10 at 12:50pm
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Yup did that. that's what I've been using. It says it installs it, but doesn't and then gives me the message "Rockbox installation detected. Do you want to make a backup first?" when I try to do it again. I'm sure I'm doing something incredibly stupid, so apologies in advance for the palm to forehead thing you will do when this is figured out.
 

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X 2. I just got your PM. I would also recommend you try the utility.
 

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post #5 of 28
11/27/10 at 12:55pm

did you try to restart the player after the rockboxing ,i dont have a clip but the fuze connects to the computer w/ the original firmware then needs restarted to get to the rockbox software

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post #6 of 28
11/27/10 at 12:56pm

OK, just to be sure, what I circled here is what you're pointing to when prompted by the Utility, right?

 

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post #7 of 28
11/27/10 at 1:01pm
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Yes. That's the file. And I have restarted. And like I said, after I do the install with that file, it says it has completed the install, and gives me the message above when I try to do it again.
 

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Originally Posted by Achmedisdead View Post

OK, just to be sure, what I circled here is what you're pointing to when prompted by the Utility, right?

 

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post #8 of 28
11/27/10 at 1:07pm
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It completely installs, then brings up a window asking me what theme I want........ I pick one and it installs...... says complete. I restart and then nothing. Same as stock....

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post #9 of 28
11/27/10 at 5:23pm
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Well I don't feel so stupid now. It looks like I have others stumped too.
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post #10 of 28
11/27/10 at 6:25pm
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Well I don't feel so stupid now. It looks like I have others stumped too.


Yes, I am completely stumped.....sorry!

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post #11 of 28
11/27/10 at 8:28pm

i kinda remember the sansa updater giving me problems directly after the rockbox install ,the sansa firmware is on the chip and never gos away so the updater could flash it back or something (sorry for the overly simple solutions thats just what i always hope for)

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post #12 of 28
11/27/10 at 9:06pm

hey what are the impressiones you guys have about rockbox on the clip+? i'm thinking of doing to mine and was wondering what kind of improvements there are and if its worth it or not.

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post #13 of 28
11/27/10 at 10:01pm
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Originally Posted by slaw82 View Post

i kinda remember the sansa updater giving me problems directly after the rockbox install ,the sansa firmware is on the chip and never gos away so the updater could flash it back or something (sorry for the overly simple solutions thats just what i always hope for)


The sansa updater? Get rid of it....it's a waste of space and nothing but a bit of nagware on your computer, that phones home to Sansa whenever you plug in your player. If you want to to a Sansa firmware update, do it manually.

 

Of course, with Rockbox, there's no more need for Sansa firmware updates, except in very rare cases like that of the OP.

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post #14 of 28
11/27/10 at 10:02pm
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Originally Posted by FearoftheNight View Post

hey what are the impressiones you guys have about rockbox on the clip+? i'm thinking of doing to mine and was wondering what kind of improvements there are and if its worth it or not.



I'll never go back to the Sansa firmware.....Rockbox rules. If you want to know more, click on the word Rockbox in my sig.L3000.gif

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post #15 of 28
11/27/10 at 10:26pm

updater definitely a waste of space, but my point is if its on the computer it might be interfering w/ rockbox installation

and also rockbox is totally worth it even if you have to mail it off

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