I Am A Little Nervous...

[rpgchocobo]

Well, this is the first time I am flashing my firmware. I am using Aquafish's latest firmware. I read the read me, put the bconf.fxe and conf.zpr in the root directory. I renamed one of my firmwares to fw.bin. I put fw.fxe in the root directory along with all the other files for flashing firmware. But, as I was reading the readme, it says to launch bconf.fxe. How do I do that if it is in the root directory? or, do I put the fw.fxe in GPMM and lauch it and it will flash? And, how long does it take to flash? I am using batteries from yesterday that had 30minutes usage on it.

Thanks for any help.

 

[bringoutthegimp]

Well, this is the first time I am flashing my firmware. I am using Aquafish's latest firmware. I read the read me, put the bconf.fxe and conf.zpr in the root directory. I renamed one of my firmwares to fw.bin. I put fw.fxe in the root directory along with all the other files for flashing firmware. But, as I was reading the readme, it says to launch bconf.fxe. How do I do that if it is in the root directory? or, do I put the fw.fxe in GPMM and lauch it and it will flash? And, how long does it take to flash? I am using batteries from yesterday that had 30minutes usage on it.

Thanks for any help.

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you ONLY need fw.fxe and fw.bin to flash. disregard all the other files until afterwards. and put in fresh batteries. also fw.bin has to be in root and im guessing fw.fxe should be in gpmm since its an fxe

 

[Lethe]

the only time i heard someone screwed their flashing was because their batteries werent full

 

[bringoutthegimp]

the only time i heard someone screwed their flashing was because their batteries werent full

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a couple people also turned off their gp32 during flashing which you SHOULDNT DO. also definately put in fresh batteries or you will regret it

 

[Octavious]

it takes bout 30 second or less, ur fine with those batteries

~Octavious

 

[pmpddytim]

Would if be wise to use an AC adaptor while flashing new firmware? I figure that way you know you have enough juice, but maybe I'm wrong.

-Tim

 

[Dozer]

Would if be wise to use an AC adaptor while flashing new firmware? I figure that way you know you have enough juice, but maybe I'm wrong.

-Tim

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It's what I always do. I'd say either use an ac adaptor, reliable tested freshly charged rechargeables or brand new good quality batteries (like duracells).

 

[Shirohagen]

I too was very nervous about this but finally flashed to Aquafish's Multifirmware at the weekend and it worked a treat, very quick and very simple, now I have all the startup options I need, I should have been brave and done it earlier!

®

 

[DRK]

Yea, same ting by me! first time i flashed Gp i was very nervous, but ia m always using AC Adaptor.
Noe i am using the latest official Eu FW.

 

[rpgchocobo]

Well thanks guys, I flashed it and it works great!

 

[thecheat]

hooray!

 

[diablo2]

what folder is the root directory
does that mean that you don't put fw.bin in none of the gpmm, gpgame, ext.
and you put fw.fxe in gpmm
i'm freaking out
i'm about to flash with slubman

 

[EvilDragon]

what folder is the root directory
does that mean that you don't put fw.bin in none of the gpmm, gpgame, ext.
and you put fw.fxe in gpmm
i'm freaking out
i'm about to flash with slubman

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Exactly
fw.bin >> gp:\
fw.fxe >> gp:\gpmm\fw.fxe

Don't forget to delete them after the flash - a friend might just start it again and turn the GP off during flashing.

 

[diablo2]

thanks
and good advice

edit: done
i almost had a heart attack doing that

 

[DaveC]

Would if be wise to use an AC adaptor while flashing new firmware? I figure that way you know you have enough juice, but maybe I'm wrong.

-Tim

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Unless your power goes out or fluctuates, then you are screwed.

 

[toxibunny]

or you accidentally yank the wire...