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wpyh · 08-24-2008

It is now possible to do a DFU restore on Linux, using VirtualBox.

Preparation:
1. Install Windows XP inside QEMU, and then install DFU Tool on it.
2. Copy M3.EBN, M6.EBN or M6SL.EBN into the DFU Tool folder in the Windows XP installation.

Steps:
1. Mount usbfs at /proc/bus/usb.
2. As root, loop every 0.5 seconds to chown all the files in /proc/bus/usb to the username you are using.
3. Run VirtualBox. Remember to enable USB support for the VM.
4. Hold the M and Play buttons, wait 2 seconds, then connect the device to the computer.
5. Release the Play button.
6. Connect the device to VirtualBox.
7. Run DFU Tool, then press "Download" button.
8. Unplug device.

Notes:
1. The Play button must be released after connecting the device to the PC, otherwise it will power off after a few seconds.
2. Keep the M button pressed down through the recovery procedure.
3. If anything fails, start over.

08-24-2008	#9 (permalink)
wpyh Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 106	It is now possible to do a DFU restore on Linux, using VirtualBox. Preparation: 1. Install Windows XP inside QEMU, and then install DFU Tool on it. 2. Copy M3.EBN, M6.EBN or M6SL.EBN into the DFU Tool folder in the Windows XP installation. Steps: 1. Mount usbfs at /proc/bus/usb. 2. As root, loop every 0.5 seconds to chown all the files in /proc/bus/usb to the username you are using. 3. Run VirtualBox. Remember to enable USB support for the VM. 4. Hold the M and Play buttons, wait 2 seconds, then connect the device to the computer. 5. Release the Play button. 6. Connect the device to VirtualBox. 7. Run DFU Tool, then press "Download" button. 8. Unplug device. Notes: 1. The Play button must be released after connecting the device to the PC, otherwise it will power off after a few seconds. 2. Keep the M button pressed down through the recovery procedure. 3. If anything fails, start over.