"can't read control file" bootldr error

[coldfission]

I tried to use bootldr 2.21.12 to read the jffs2 file on my 512mb SanDisk CF card (ipaq h3900). It says "can't read control file" every time i try to do the flash thing in bootldr. I have tried FAT16 and FAT32 and both give me the same error. I have also tried 2 of ther CF cards. I hear all this stuff about updating through command prompt, but i have nothing like a command prompt. I press the bottom 4 function buttons and none of them seem to do anything. They select the text in blue, but don't do anything. What is the problem?

thanks

[Argay Ferenc]

On Fri, Mar 03, 2006 at 12:23:42PM -0800, coldfission wrote:
>
> I tried to use bootldr 2.21.12 to read the jffs2 file on my 512mb SanDisk CF
> card (ipaq h3900). It says "can't read control file" every time i try to do
> the flash thing in bootldr. I have tried FAT16 and FAT32 and both give me

Have you got reflash.ctl file on your CF card? What is it in?
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[coldfission]

i have reflash.ctl in the root dir. of my CF card. in the file there is:
opie-h3900 opie-image-h3900-20050407140814.rootfs.jffs2 md5sums root
i don't nkow what most of that means.
md5sums is also in the same root directory.

[R. Severin]

Hi,
try this:
make a connection to your desktop-computer via serial cable, start a  
terminal-program (TeratermPro or Hyperterminal or what you like). The  
Bootloader-Prompt should appear ... boot>
The following command should work:
copy hda1:opie.jffs2 root
(BTW, I suggest to rename the l.o.n.g filename  
opie-image-h3900-20050407140814.rootfs.jffs2 to opie.jffs2)

Regards
Reini

Am 04.03.2006, 10:10 Uhr, schrieb coldfission <aharpro26@...>:

>
> i have reflash.ctl in the root dir. of my CF card. in the file there is:
> opie-h3900 opie-image-h3900-20050407140814.rootfs.jffs2 md5sums root
> i don't nkow what most of that means.
> md5sums is also in the same root directory.
>
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[Argay Ferenc]

On Sat, Mar 04, 2006 at 01:10:50AM -0800, coldfission wrote:
>
> i have reflash.ctl in the root dir. of my CF card. in the file there is:
> opie-h3900 opie-image-h3900-20050407140814.rootfs.jffs2 md5sums root

It looks like ok. Is your jffs2 file the same name? What is the
filesystem type of your CF card?
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[coldfission]

i don't have a serial connection. i only have a USB. Is this possible to do for me?

[coldfission]

it is FAT16 or FAT32 i've tried both.

[R. Severin]

Hi,

the ipaq 3950/3970 cradle has a USB _and_ a serial (COM1/COM2) connector,  
and I use the serial one and
a terminal-program (TeratermPro or Hyperterminal)
If you don't have this equipment, I highly recommend to buy a special  
serial hotsync cable.
(have a look at ebay,  5-8 $/euros)

The other way with a CF-Card in a CF-Card-Jacket works for me too:
you need 3  files:
1. opie-xyz.jffs2, 2. reflash.ctl, 3. md5sums

content of reflash.ctl:
opie-xyz.jffs2 md5sums root

content of md5sums:
9dbc2ca02b77647c86e4199d85a43958  opie-xyz.jffs2

the file md5sums will be created by doing like this:
md5sum opie-xyz.jffs2 > md5sums

Flashing the new system:
Press middle of joypad + softreset --> bootloader-screen appears on ipaq
push record button, select the image-file, when highlighted push  
record-button (at the side,left
above)
Flashing is starting ..... (duration of this procedure about 3 - 7 minutes)

Now you can start the new image by pushing the button 'iTASK' --> Boot  
FlashROM
I hope this helps.

regards
Reini


Am 05.03.2006, 05:21 Uhr, schrieb coldfission <aharpro26@...>:

>
> i don't have a serial connectory. i only have a USB. Is this possible to  
> do
> for me?
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[R. Severin]

Hi,

another solution for an USB connection with LINUX, (I've not tested yet:

minicom can handle with USB devices --> /dev/ttyUSB0
When you established the connection, the bootloader-prompt should appear:

boot>copy hda1:opie-xyz.jffs2 root

Regards
Reini

Am 05.03.2006, 05:21 Uhr, schrieb coldfission <aharpro26@...>:

>
> i don't have a serial connection. i only have a USB. Is this possible to  
> do
> for me?
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[coldfission]

I don't have a cradle. i only have the USB cable from Belkin. I tried following your exact instructions for the CF card install, but i got the same error again. Is there a way to start all over and install bootldr all over again? I tried removing the battery, but bootldr was still there.

[coldfission]

i have to install linux on another computer...

[R. Severin]

Am 05.03.2006, 17:38 Uhr, schrieb coldfission <aharpro26@...>:

> I don't have a cradle. i only have the USB cable from Belkin. I tried
> following your exact instructions for the CF card install, but i got the
> same error again. Is there a way to start all over and install bootldr  
> all over again?
Why ? When you can see the bootloader-screen, I think all is ok. AND the
linux-bootloader can manage _both_ operating systems !

> I tried removing the battery, but bootldr was still there.
Is it still possible, to start the old os (wince) by pushing the 'itask'
button ??
If this procedure fails, make a hard reset (calendar + itask buttons
+ stylus) and do it again.

As I reported, it's much more easier to use a serial hotsync cable and a
terminal program .
This lets you control the start sequence and kernel-messages of
opie/gpe-linux and you are able, to analyse it or write it to a logfile on
your host-computer.

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