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the proper file) and F3 to actually program the file. This takes maybe 15 seconds, wait
for the disk to settle again. Then press a key to exit the plugin.
Flashing boot loader in 3 easy steps
Install the Rockbox binary in flash
All the above was necessary only once, although there will not be any obvious
difference (other than the Archos firmware loading a bit more quickly) after the step
above is complete. Next install the actual Rockbox firmware that will be used from
ROM. This is how Rockbox will be updated when installing a new release from now on.
Unpack the whole build that you are installing onto the Jukebox, including plugins
and support files. This can be done using the Windows setup program to install the
new version onto the Jukebox.
It is recommended that you test the build you are going to flash by playing the .ajz
file so that ROLO loads it up. This puts the firmware in memory without changing
your flash, so you can check that everything is working. If you have just installed
the bootloader (see above) then this will happen automatically as the existing
Archos firmware loads the .ajz that you have just installed.
Play the .ucl file, which is usually found in the /.rockbox directory, this will kick off
the rockbox_flash.rock plugin. It's a bit similar to the other one, but it's made
different to make the user aware. It will check the file, available size, etc. With F2
it's being programmed, no need for warning this time. If it goes wrong, you'll still
have the permanent image.
Using rockbox_flash to update your boot firmware
It is possible that you could get an "Incompatible Version" error, if the plugin
interface has changed since you last flashed Rockbox. You're running an "old" copy
of Rockbox, but are trying to execute a newer plugin, the one you just downloaded.
The easiest solution is to ROLO into this new version, by playing the ajbrec.ajz file.
Then you are consistent and can play rockbox.ucl.
When done, you can restart the box and hopefully your new Rockbox image.
UCLs for the latest Recorder and FM firmware are included in Rockbox 2.3 and also the
daily builds.
8.6 KNOWN ISSUES AND LIMITATIONS
There are two variants of how the boxes starts, which is why there are normal and
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