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@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ software.
135 most of the Rockbox code is contained in a 135 most of the Rockbox code is contained in a
136 ``build'' that resides on your \daps{} drive. This makes it easy to 136 ``build'' that resides on your \daps{} drive. This makes it easy to
137 update Rockbox. The build consists of a directory called 137 update Rockbox. The build consists of a directory called
138 \fname{.rockbox} containg all of Rockbox' files, which is located in the 138 \fname{.rockbox} containing all of Rockbox' files, which is located in the
139 root of your \daps{} drive. 139 root of your \daps{} drive.
140 140
141 \end{description} 141 \end{description}
@@ -309,15 +309,14 @@ The new build will be installed over your current build.
309 connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the 309 connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the
310 \fname{\firmwarefilename} file. 310 \fname{\firmwarefilename} file.
311} 311}
312\nopt{gigabeat,x5,archos}
313 {
314 \note{The Rockbox bootloader can start the original firmware on your \dap.
315 (See \reference{ref:Dualboot} for more information.)}}
312 316
313\opt{SWCODEC}{ 317\opt{h10,h10_5gb}{
314 If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software, 318 If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
315 connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the 319 connect the \dap{} to your computer, and delete the
316 \fname{/.rockbox/\firmwarefilename} file.
317}
318
319\opt{h10,h10_5gb}{
320 Next, delete the
321 \opt{h10}{\fname{H10\_20GC.mi4}}\opt{h10_5gb}{\fname{H10.mi4}} file and rename 320 \opt{h10}{\fname{H10\_20GC.mi4}}\opt{h10_5gb}{\fname{H10.mi4}} file and rename
322 \fname{OF.mi4} to \opt{h10}{\fname{H10\_20GC.mi4}}\opt{h10_5gb}{\fname{H10.mi4}} 321 \fname{OF.mi4} to \opt{h10}{\fname{H10\_20GC.mi4}}\opt{h10_5gb}{\fname{H10.mi4}}
323 in the \fname{System} directory on your \playertype{}. As in the installation, 322 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.
325} 324}
326 325
327\opt{e200}{ 326\opt{e200}{
328 You then need to follow the instructions to install the bootloader, but when 327 If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
329 prompted by sansapatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall, instead of 'i' for install. 328 connect the \dap{} to your computer, and follow the instructions to install
330 As in the installation, it may be necessary to first put your device into UMS 329 the bootloader, but when prompted by sansapatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall,
331 mode. 330 instead of 'i' for install. As in the installation, it may be necessary to
331 first put your device into UMS mode.
332} 332}
333 333
334\optv{ipod}{ 334\optv{ipod}{
335 You then need to follow the instructions to install the bootloader, but when 335 If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
336 prompted by ipodpatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall, instead of 'i' for install. 336 connect the \dap{} to your computer, and follow the instructions to install
337 the bootloader, but when prompted by ipodpatcher, enter 'u' for uninstall,
338 instead of 'i' for install.
337} 339}
338 340
339\opt{m5,x5}{ 341\opt{m5,x5}{
340 Download the original \playername{} firmware from the \playerman{} web site. 342 If you would like to go back to using the original \playerman{} software,
341 And copy it to the \fname{FIRMWARE} directory on your \playername{}. Turn off the 343 connect the \dap{} to your computer, download the original \playername{}
342 \dap{}, remove the USB cable and insert the charger. The original 344 firmware from the \playerman{} web site. And copy it to the \fname{FIRMWARE}
343 firmware will automatically be flashed. 345 directory on your \playername{}. Turn off the \dap{}, remove the USB cable
346 and insert the charger. The original firmware will automatically be flashed.
344} 347}
345 348
346If you wish to clean up your disk, you may also wish to delete the 349\opt{h1xx,h300}{
347\fname{.rockbox} folder and its contents.
348\nopt{m5,x5}{Turn the \playerman{} off.}
349
350\opt{h300}{Press and hold the \ButtonRec{} button.}
351
352\nopt{m5,x5}{Turn the \dap{} back on and the original \playerman{} software
353 will load.}
354
355\opt{h1xx}{
356 \note{ 350 \note{
357 There's no need to remove the installed boot loader. If you want to remove 351 If you want to remove the Rockbox bootloader, simply flash an unpatched
358 it, simply flash an unpatched \playerman{} firmware. Be aware that doing so 352 \playerman{} firmware. Be aware that doing so will also remove the boot
359 will also remove the boot loader USB mode. As that mode can come in quite 353 loader USB mode. As that mode can come in quite handy (especially when
360 handy (especially when having disk errors) it is recommended to keep the 354 having disk errors) it is recommended to keep the boot loader. It also
361 boot loader. It also gives you the possibility of trying Rockbox anytime 355 gives you the possibility of trying Rockbox anytime later by simply
362 later by simply installing the distribution files. 356 installing the distribution files.
357 \opt{h1xx}{
358 The Rockbox bootlaoder will automatically start the original firmware if
359 the \fname{.rockbox} folder has been deleted.
360 }%
361 \opt{h300}{%
362 Although if you retain the Rockbox boot loader, you will need to hold the
363 \ButtonRec{} button each time you want to start the original firmware.
364 }
363 } 365 }
364} 366}
365 367
366\opt{h300}{ 368If you wish to clean up your disk, you may also wish to delete the
367 \note{ 369\fname{.rockbox} folder and its contents.
368 There's no need to remove the installed boot loader, although if you 370\nopt{m5,x5}{Turn the \playerman{} off.
369 retain the Rockbox boot loader, you will need to hold the \ButtonRec{} 371 Turn the \dap{} back on and the original \playerman{} software will load.
370 button each time you want to start the original firmware. If you want to
371 remove it simply flash an unpatched \playerman{} firmware. Be aware that
372 doing so will also remove the boot loader USB mode. As that mode can come in
373 quite handy (especially when having disk errors), you may wish to keep the
374 boot loader. It also gives you the possibility of trying Rockbox anytime
375 later by simply installing a new build.
376 }
377} 372}
373