Brick

[THX]

I bricked in uboot and I messed up the file system. I was running FW 2.1.1. I need the gp2xfile.img for FW 2.1.1 to flash it. How do I get it or could one of you help me fix this.

 

[Jacxz]

I have no ide, but there is an .img file included in the FW release, you can get it from the archive.

 

[TelcoLou]

Try installing FW 2.0, then upgrade to 2.1.x .. this fixed the issue for others.

 

[EvilDragon]

Well, as long as U-Boot is working (means: You see a gp2x logo when switching on), do this:

1. Get 2.0.0 Firmware:
http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,42,1472
2. Extract the archive onto an empty SD card (freshly formatted), except
for the gp2xboot.img
3. Put it into the gp2x (use fresh batteries!), press and hold START
+ SELECT while switching it on, until you see the "Upgrading Firmware"
screen.
4. This will only take a few seconds, then it will come up with the green
booting screen. After a few seconds, the upgrade should continue (if it
DOES NOT (wait about 30 seconds), then REPEAT step 3. It should continue
then
5. Wait a few minutes. The update will finish and the orange menu will
appear.
6. Now delete all the files from the SD-Card. Download FW 2.1.1.
http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,42,1903
7. Extract the archive onto the SD Card as before.
8. Put it back in, press and hold START + SELECT while switching it on.
This will upgrade to FW 2.1.1
9. After it has booted to the menu, switch it off and on again (without
removing the card). During bootup, it will ask to continue the update. Do
this.
10. When the menu appears, the upgrade to 2.1.1 is finished. Congrats
Delete everything off your SD Card and enjoy your gp2x

 

[linoleum13]

@ED: Is that posted somwhere else? It seems like that have been a rash of brickings recently and this simple un-bricking method would be useful to link to if it were in a more easily found place (wiki?).

 

[TelcoLou]

* Shakes head woefully *

 

[EvilDragon]

@ED: Is that posted somwhere else? It seems like that have been a rash of brickings recently and this simple un-bricking method would be useful to link to if it were in a more easily found place (wiki?).

Naah, I simply sent this to a few guys via eMail
Works with every gp2x in every state - as long as U-Boot is running.

Feel free to put this on the wiki, if you want

 

[shinneri]

I can put that on Gamepark newbie. I've also noticed a lot of bad flashes happening recently.

 

[saboteur]

ED for sainthood.

Saved my GP2x with this.

Incidentaly, I 'bricked' mine by installing the 3.0 frimware and pressing yes on the screen that asks if you want to continue, when I should have press no. - Next time i'll read the README.

 

[bricked!]

im unbricked!....*have to change my name*

 

[nubie]

im unbricked!....*have to change my name*

Just use a picture of the game bricked and let everyone think that's what you meant .

Or wait until you have enough posts to change your user group to something custom (shameless plug: see my invader zim group?)