[lhamp]

bought the iRiver on ebay. First off, I can't even figure out how to play anything on it... I was told it was drag and drop... but it isn't working.

In any event....while trying to load rockbox it says "bootloader installation requires you to provide firmware file of the original firmware (hex file). You need to download this file yourself due to legal reasons. Please refer to the Manual (a link) and the IriverBoot (dead link) wiki page on how to obtain this file.

Help. Thanks.

 

[lhamp]

ummm... does this thing not play mpeg4.... just draged an mp3 on and it worked.

Still have the Rockbox issue though.

 

[HiFlight]

It is "drag and drop" when attached to USB, it will show up as a drive. Just drag music files into the "Music" folder that shows up when you open the drive.

If it boots, you do not need to reload the original firmware. Latest version is 1.66.

 

[steviebee]

On the drag & drop -it doesn't show up in My Computer as a drive?
If you're running Windows, when you connect the USB, no message?

Edit\ nvm - HiFlight in one. Be wary of some firmware (Korean 1.31 IIRC) - doesn't work with Rockbox. Check rockbox.org for info:

http://www.rockbox.org/twiki/bin/view/Main/IriverFAQ

 

[lhamp]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiFlight /img/forum/go_quote.gif It is "drag and drop" when attached to USB, it will show up as a drive. Just drag music files into the "Music" folder that shows up when you open the drive. If it boots, you do not need to reload the original firmware. Latest version is 1.66.

where do I get the latest firmware? Thanks.

 

[lhamp]

Quote:

Originally Posted by steviebee /img/forum/go_quote.gif On the drag & drop -it doesn't show up in My Computer as a drive? If you're running Windows, when you connect the USB, no message?

Mac

 

[iriverdude]

You need to use Windows util to mod stock, drop to root of iriver, disconnect use iriver firmware to flash. Flash. Copy .rockbox to root of iriver.

If you use version7 of bootloader you can get rid of iriver firmware and flash to ram and rom (offers fallback in case flash fails)

To lay mp3 files just use mac file browser copy like you would do on a hard disc.

 

[lhamp]

Quote:

Originally Posted by iriverdude /img/forum/go_quote.gif You need to use Windows util to mod stock, drop to root of iriver, disconnect use iriver firmware to flash. Flash. Copy .rockbox to root of iriver. If you use version7 of bootloader you can get rid of iriver firmware and flash to ram and rom (offers fallback in case flash fails) To lay mp3 files just use mac file browser copy like you would do on a hard disc.

LOL... forgive my ignorance, but I didn't follow any of that... except the Mac part.... I don't have a PC... is there any EASY way to get rockbox on this thing with a Mac? Thanks.

 

[iriverdude]

Read the rockbox FAQ

GeneralFAQ < Main < TWiki

 

[dazzer1975]

If you give me your email address I will send you 1.66(i think, 1.6something anyway, pretty certain its .66) kr h120 firmware hex file.

Otherwise, if someone knows where and how I can upload it so people can just download from there I will do that also.

 

[iriverdude]

Make sure it's fully charged and running off ac power before you do the flash.

 

[dazzer1975]

right this is my understanding bearing in mind I dont use mac.

Get the 1.66kr hex file from me and save it to your desktop

download rockbox installer utility for mac

run rockbox utility and follow the instructions on screen.

 

[ericj]

You can get the original firmware files here:

Rasher's Rockbox related stuff - Iriver firmwares

The rockbox project itself just can't legally distribute it.

You'll want to grab one of the H120 versions. 1.66kr will work well.

 

[lhamp]

I'm up and running.

Thanks for all your help.