Author Topic: Lots Of Questions... (Read 41627 times)

fishcube · « **Reply #105 on:** October 04, 2006, 03:42:21 pm »

I don't see a problem as long as I follow the instructions. How can I brick it?

fishcube · « **Reply #106 on:** October 04, 2006, 03:54:09 pm »

https://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=15820&st=120

Regarding Post #155. I take it these are the pictures I'll see when installing the Cacko ROM?

bluedevils · « **Reply #107 on:** October 04, 2006, 03:59:09 pm »

well there are situations where people feel they've bricked their Zs, but I remember trisoft saying it is very rare where the Z is truly bricked. I actually think the process of installing the rom is easier than learning linux. Just follow the directions.

Jon_J · « **Reply #108 on:** October 04, 2006, 04:00:57 pm »

Yep, that's the post.
I suggest that you print that entire post including pictures.
Use for later refrence.
Also, I would print post #1, where maslovsky describes Cacko ROM in detail.

nilch · « **Reply #109 on:** October 04, 2006, 04:39:32 pm »

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Will this work with the Zaurus?
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=...ag=true&An=text
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I have one of these ...
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And it works perfectly on the Zaurus.
But again, I am using Cacko ROM, so you are back to square one.

The thing is Cacko ROM comes with built in USB support while on the Sharp ROM, you might have to add those extra modules, which is why people using Cacko generally don't have issues with such regular accesories.

And BTW, good find about those pictorial instuctions for installing Cacko ROM. I wish I had those when I installed Cacko, because for a first time NAND partition and ROM install, working on the the japanese screen with English instruction with only matching numerals between them was indeed very discincerting.

Wish you all the luck and success in getting Cacko on. I am sure you will be glad you did it after it goes thru fine.

nilch · « **Reply #110 on:** October 04, 2006, 04:46:16 pm »

BTW, just so you are aware, there are two Cacko ROM versions - a full version and a Lite version (for the same version number).

The Cacko Lite does not have all the USB/Bluetooth/etc etc modules pre-installed and you need to add the extra modules yourself. Also most Sharp apps and third party apps are excluded from the Lite version. The name explains why.

The full version comes will all the bells and Whistles and necessaty open source apps (like Ko/PI etc) installed.

fishcube · « **Reply #111 on:** October 04, 2006, 05:24:19 pm »

I did steps 1-12. waiting for reboot. It's sitting at Sharp screen and black bar at bottom is moving at right edge. How long does this reboot take?

It's been on same screen for around 6-8 minutes.

Jon_J · « **Reply #112 on:** October 04, 2006, 05:42:04 pm »

Zaurus has rebooted. You'll need to unplug it and remove the battery as instructed in 2. & 3.
Now Start at number 2. and repeat the below steps. When done with number 10. wait for the menu.
Now go to 14.

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2. Make sure that Zaurus isn't plugged into AC power.
3. Remove battery for at least 5 seconds.
4. Replace battery (replace battery cover, lock cover), plug in AC power.
5. Press and hold the "OK" button on the keyboard.
6. Turn the power on, you should see the Japanese service menu.
7. Now Plug in the Power Cord. (You will get an error if it isn't plugged in!)
8. Select option 4 (flash/update).
9. You then have several options including CF and SD
10. Choose either CF or SD, depending on which media you put the files on.
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Jon_J · « **Reply #113 on:** October 04, 2006, 05:45:39 pm »

14. Now select "1 Install new ROM" and wait. Reboot your Zaurus when ROM installaiton is complete.

fishcube · « **Reply #114 on:** October 04, 2006, 05:50:51 pm »

I did it! Cacko is installed and I already like it

thx to everyone for your help.

dougeeebear · « **Reply #115 on:** October 04, 2006, 05:56:43 pm »

Good work!
Glad you got it working the way you wanted (even though I didn't help).
I haven't had the courage to try installing cacko on mine.
Maybe one of these days

Jon_J · « **Reply #116 on:** October 04, 2006, 05:57:42 pm »

Whew!!
Good to see that you have it installed.
Now read (when you have time) the many posts in the Sharp subforum pertaining to Cacko and Explore your NEW ROM

fishcube · « **Reply #117 on:** October 04, 2006, 06:02:08 pm »

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Good work!
Glad you got it working the way you wanted (even though I didn't help).
I haven't had the courage to try installing cacko on mine.
Maybe one of these days
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It was easy, and I'm quite the newby..

fishcube · « **Reply #118 on:** October 04, 2006, 06:03:18 pm »

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Whew!!
Good to see that you have it installed.
Now read (when you have time) the many posts in the Sharp subforum pertaining to Cacko and Explore your NEW ROM
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Thanks! I can see why everyone likes it. I did notice it seems a little slow when opening programs etc.

nilch · « **Reply #119 on:** October 04, 2006, 06:05:42 pm »

Great - see it wasnt THAT difficult.
And therein lies the secret sause for working with Linux - just do things with it and you will learn even more. Linux makes you experiment more by its very open nature of tweaking and modifying and "playing" with it.

BTW, does you camera now work "out-of-the-box" on the new ROM ?

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