Rockbox on Clip+ "*PANIC* disk_init failed!" [Solved]

[vladimir88x7]

all 3 files that are required for the manual install are in the same folder, I guess I have to try it on a different computer.  I just found it weird bootloader-clipplus.sansa was a worldpad/text file with bunch of symbols

[Chronon]

That's usually what happens when you try to open a binary file with a text editor.

[vladimir88x7]

I have tried an older version of the mkamsboot file and now I'm getting the error "cannot open clppa.bin for reading.
Post Merge: July 10, 2011, 01:24:12 AMcan you just link me the "patched.bin" file?

[AlexP]

can you just link me the "patched.bin" file?

I'm afraid not, legally we can't distribute it.  This is why we link you to the original version which you then patch yourself.

[metacircle]

I just got my new Clip+ today, got it because of Rockbox compatibility. I also had the error described on page 1. After short googling I found this topic, followed instructions, now I am a happy Clip+ Rockbox user. Thank you so very much!

[Sonic Atrocity]

Hey guys, I have followed the instructions so far but I am stuck at the part where I am to use the command prompt. I have created the "rbinstall" and downloaded the three necessary items to go into it (including the bootloader in this thread). After that I am a bit stuck. I am trying to learn some command prompt stuff online but am experiencing some trouble.

Would someone please provide me with some more detailed instructions on how to perform this procedure? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[GodEater]

Where have you got stuck in the instructions?

[[Saint]]

Ok, starting from the beginning...

1 - Download the latest firmware for your device here

2 - Download the latest bootloader for your device here

3 - Download mkamsboot here

4 - Create a directory on your desktop, for the sake of keeping things in sync with the manual lets call it "rbinstall", though you can name it anything you like.

5 - Place the archive and the two files you have downloaded in this directory, you should now have: "clipplus01.02.15.zip"*, "bootloader-clipplus.sansa" and "mkamsboot.exe" in this directory.

6 - Open the directory "rbinstall" and extract the archive "clipplus01.02.15.zip" in place, the goal is to extract the contents of this archive inside the directory, not outside of it.

7 - After extracting the "clipplus01.02.15.zip" archive, verify that you now have a file named "clppa.bin" in the directory.

8 - Open the command prompt (WinKey+R, then type "cmd" without the quotation marks in the window that appears and press enter).

You should now see something that looks like:

Code: [Select]

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Your_User_Name>

9 - Now type "cd Desktop/rbinstall" without the quotation marks and press Enter.

10 - Now type, again without the quotation marks, "mkamsboot.exe clppa.bin bootloader-clipplus.sansa patched.bin" and press Enter.

11 - You should now have the file "patched.bin" inside the "rbinstall" directory, copy this to the root of your Clip+'s disk.

12 - Rename the file you just copied to your device "clppa.bin" so that the device knows this is a firmware file and performs the installation like we want it to.

13 - Safely Remove the device.

14 - Unplug USB and then wait for the installation to finish, it will start and end automatically after you unplug USB.

15 - Enjoy Rockbox.

*Current firmware file as of this writing, subject to change in future.

[St.]

[Sonic Atrocity]

I most certainly appreciate your very detailed instructions. Although, I have made some errors and am running into some problems. When I used the three links you provided I still, in the end, received the "PANIC! disk init failed!". However, when I decided to load the alternative firmware (provided by Saratoga earlier in this thread) and also used the bootloader (also provided by Saratoga) everything went swell - with the exception of one detail.

I start up my player and I get that awesome looking "Rockbox" logo but written above it is "Loading Firmware file not found".

I have no idea what I have done wrong. I don't mean to be a nuisance or seem incompetent. I am doing my best to figure it out and I am trying to become more computer savy. I most certainly appreciate your help. I am frustrated a bit but am learning - that's for sure!

[saratoga]

I start up my player and I get that awesome looking "Rockbox" logo but written above it is "Loading Firmware file not found".

Usually this means that you either didn't extract a rockbox build to your player, or that the file system is so corrupted it can't be loaded.  Did you download a build of rockbox and put it in the root of your player?

[Sonic Atrocity]

Hmm, let me fool around a bit and get back to you. Sorry to be a bother. I am working very hard at improving my computer skills.
Post Merge: August 01, 2011, 05:42:52 PMYou were right, Saratoga! Sorry for any of the problems! Instead of using St.'s bootloader and OF I used the ones that Saratoga provided. Is that okay? I still got Rockbox on my player and I am assuming that is all that matters.

Would that be a correct assumption?


Thanks for everyone's help! Especially St.! Thanks buddy!
Post Merge: August 01, 2011, 11:06:29 PMOh and, please don't kill me , and I have done some reading on ABI (saw some of Saratoga's posts) but would you guys say the Release version of Rockbox fixes the playback issue? I mean, I know it reduces it but can any person hear that difference??? If someone can possibly hear that I will buy a different player.

[saratoga]

and I have done some reading on ABI (saw some of Saratoga's posts) but would you guys say the Release version of Rockbox fixes the playback issue? I mean, I know it reduces it but can any person hear that difference??? If someone can possibly hear that I will buy a different player.

What?

[kritip]

Just to add, a few days ago I installed RB on a 4gb Clip+ with no issues (a friends)

I had an 8gb arrive today with ...15 firmware on it.

I have tried , on both an XP and 64bit windows 7 system:

standard install.

reformat

patched firmware using the linked .exe

I have done this using both the latest ....15 firmware and also the .09 fimware.

I have tried the latest stable and development builds, but am still getting the panic error.

Any ideas or tips?

Loved RB on the other clip , and also on the old nano 1st Gen I had.

[saratoga]

Just to add, a few days ago I installed RB on a 4gb Clip+ with no issues (a friends)

I had an 8gb arrive today with ...15 firmware on it.

If its got the older firmware already installed on it, then its probably not the new hardware revision.  No idea why disk init would fail otherwise. 

[kritip]

hmm, I shall try it again then. Is there a way to find the hardware version as I really want to use rockbox.

The serial or model is BI1106CCKK-8GB if that's of any use identifying the hardware version
Post Merge: August 05, 2011, 11:50:12 AMNow I feel rediculous. 

I followed the guidelines from [St.] in the post he made with the full list of directions. INCLUDING the link he posted to the modified bootloader.

I just tried with Saratoga's modified bootloader http://duke.edu/~mgg6/rockbox/bootloader-clipplus.sansa and it went flawlessly.

I now have rockbox up and running.

Maybe [St.]'s post should be amended.

Apologies for making an issue out of nothing