We have added 3 very important features in this update: dictionaries, custom fonts and flexible page-view settings (borders, line-spacing)

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release notes:

1. MSD card problem on PRS-505 is fixed
2. USB charging works
3. Time does not change anymore when switching back to original Sony firmware
4. Antialiasing fonts is done
5. Loads correctly when Sony firmware is in landscape mode
6. Minor interface changes

How to install:

1. Unpack zip and copy its content into root directory of the eReader memory
2. Restart the device
3. When eReader loads you should see a firmware selection dialog. Sometimes you need to press any key in order to launch the dialog
4. Press 1 to load eBook Applications firmware. Wait 10 seconds before software starts (THERE IS NO LOADING INDICATOR)
5. You will be prompted to select interface language at the very first launch

What is next? Shhh… (built-in dictionaries)

Enjoy!

We are pleased to announce general availability of free alternative firmware for Sony eReader devices (for models PRS-505 and Pocket Edition PRS–300)

eBook Applications firmware does not delete any files of original Sony software or in any way interfere with the way it works. User has an opportunity to return back to original software at any time.

Supported formats:
Books: PDF, DOC, EPUB, RTF, HTML, CHM, TXT, DJVU,
FB2, PDB, PRC, TCR, ZIP and multifile ZIP.

Other features of eBookApplications firmware:

• Convenient and fast user interface
• Support for many languages
• Fast page flipping and opening books
• Advanced file manager
• Flexible users settings

This software has been developed to address numerous user complains about inconveniences of the original software and weak support of popular book formats and languages.

At the moment Sony eReaders are the best devices on the market in terms of price and quality. Design, screen and electronics are far better that competing products. The only disadvantage is barely functional original software.

With our firmware Sony eReader users will get the opportunity to read books in their preferred formats using fast and convenient user interface on reliable on relatively inexpensive ebook reader devices from Sony.

To install the firmware:

• unpack the archive and copy its content to the root of the internal memory on your device.
• Press RESET and power on your eReader again
• When device is started you suppose to see the firmware selection menu where you can choose between options to start the original Sony firmware or eBookApplications firmware.
• Select eBookApplications option and wait for 10 seconds while it is loading. Please note that THERE IS NO LOADING INDICATOR, so be patient.
• Default user interface language is English, you can change this to other languages in Settings -> General Settings -> Interface Language.

eBook Applications developed an independent firmware for eBook Readers. OEM”s that are interested to license or to learn more about it are welcomed to contact us. We will be providing test licenses to try it on their hardware.

Supported formats:

• Books: PDF, DOC, EPUB, RTF, HTML, CHM, TXT, DJVU, FB2
• Pictures: JPEG, PNG
• Music: MP3

eBook Applications firmware also has flexible user settings for fonts, layout, bookmarks and many other features which became standard for best OEM’s.

Modular application framework allows users to install additional applications, including vocabulary which has convenient interface and translates unfamiliar words without quitting the book.

eBook Applications also offers customization services for the software, which can be easily customized to suite specific device hardware as well as look and feel requirements