ECR and flashfix

MarcoTips · 26-05-2004

What is the difference between the EEPROM check remover and flashfix??

*code65536* · 26-05-2004

FlashFix patches the LiteOn flasher to allow you to flash from one drive to the other.

ECR patches the firmware itself so that if you do flash from one drive to the other, you won't get a blinking orange light.

The two generally should be used together...

<HR>Edit: I guess I should be a bit clearer and succinct here...
* If you are flashing to a firmware that is different from your current firmware or if you are flashing to a firmware that is older than your current firmware, you will need to use FlashFix.
* If you are flashing to a firmware of a different "family" than that your drive was originally (not currently, but originally), then you will need to use the ECR. What do I mean by "family"? The 812S and all rebadged 812S drives (like the U18A) are of the same "family." The 812S is not of the same "family" as the 851S or any of the rebadged 851S drives.

MarcoTips · 27-05-2004

so if I want to revert back from 812s@832s to 812s, should I only use Flashfix or also ECR

I'm using the pached firmwares from your site

*code65536* · 27-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcoTips

so if I want to revert back from 812s@832s to 812s, should I only use Flashfix or also ECR

Only FlashFix. ECR is needed only when crossflashing to something other than the original.

Did you read this?

MarcoTips · 27-05-2004

so if I had an sony drive I would have to use ECR, or what do you mean by "other than the original"?

*code65536* · 27-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcoTips

so if I had an sony drive I would have to use ECR, or what do you mean by "other than the original"?

If your drive is originally a U18A (812S family) and you flashed it to a 832S (832S family), then you will need ECR. If you then flash back to a U18A or a 812S (both are of the 812S) family, you don't need ECR, since your drive was originally of the 812S family.

MarcoTips · 27-05-2004

Ok I've got it I think, so your 812@832 firmware's are alreadey patched by ECR

*code65536* · 27-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcoTips

Ok I've got it I think, so your 812@832 firmware's are alreadey patched by ECR

...and by FlashFix.

But the 812S firmwares on our site are patched by neither. If you want to downflash back to a 812S, you will need FF, but not ECR.

MarcoTips · 27-05-2004

Ok, thanks for your great support and quick replies

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MarcoTips CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 32	ECR and flashfix What is the difference between the EEPROM check remover and flashfix??

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code65536 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: .us Posts: 5,984	FlashFix patches the LiteOn flasher to allow you to flash from one drive to the other. ECR patches the firmware itself so that if you do flash from one drive to the other, you won't get a blinking orange light. The two generally should be used together... <HR>Edit: I guess I should be a bit clearer and succinct here... * If you are flashing to a firmware that is different from your current firmware or if you are flashing to a firmware that is older than your current firmware, you will need to use FlashFix. * If you are flashing to a firmware of a different "family" than that your drive was originally (not currently, but originally), then you will need to use the ECR. What do I mean by "family"? The 812S and all rebadged 812S drives (like the U18A) are of the same "family." The 812S is not of the same "family" as the 851S or any of the rebadged 851S drives. __________________ "You don't have to be a supporter of freedom of speech to protest when your own ox is being gored. You do have to be a supporter of freedom of speech to protest when the government tries to censor the speech of those who are goring your ox." -Alan M. Dershowitz LiteOn Stuff: LiteOn F.A.Q. \| OmniPatcher \| DVD-Writer Overview \| Changing Write Strategies \| Crossflashing \| XFlash Utility General Stuff: DVD-Writer F.A.Q. \| Rules of the Optical Drive Forums \| Attaching Scans \| The rpc1.org Firmware Database Code Guys: http://codeguys.rpc1.org/ \| send us e-mail I Use: Firefox + QuickDrag + NoRedirect + URL Flipper \| Winamp \| CmdOpen Shell Extension \| HashCheck Shell Extension C64K: My Travel Photos \| In Retirement... Last edited by code65536; 27-05-2004 at 00:17. Reason: Clarifying answer for future reference...

27-05-2004	#3
MarcoTips CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 32	Re: ECR and flashfix so if I want to revert back from 812s@832s to 812s, should I only use Flashfix or also ECR I'm using the pached firmwares from your site

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MarcoTips CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 32	Re: ECR and flashfix so if I had an sony drive I would have to use ECR, or what do you mean by "other than the original"?

27-05-2004	#7
MarcoTips CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 32	Re: ECR and flashfix Ok I've got it I think, so your 812@832 firmware's are alreadey patched by ECR

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MarcoTips CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 32	Re: ECR and flashfix Ok, thanks for your great support and quick replies

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