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  1. 06-04-2006, 03:32 PM #1
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    Is there anyway to install the ESU update without using an SD card and SD card reader? Better yet, are there any alternatives to the ESU?

    I just picked up my first ever palm (a TX) this week and I'm not quite ready to shell out more dough for an SD card and reader just so I can perform a software/firmware update.

    I need the update because I need to connect to a PEAP network.

    Thanks in advance for your help!
  2. 06-04-2006, 04:00 PM #2
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    Welcome to Brighthand JuneAlphabet.

    The card and reader are mandatory. You will be able to use them for other purposes once you have installed the update.
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    welcome to Brighthand, JuneAlphabet. if you really are tight on cash, smaller capacity cards are pretty cheap on sale, even cheaper on the 'Net; and a card reader shouldn't be too much.
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    Thanks for the replies!

    If you don't mind, could you explain to me why this is needed? This is my first pda and it is beyond me why a memory card is needed for a software update.

    Thanks again!
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    In the case of this update you are flashing the ROM. Most updates are files added to RAM and will have to be reinstalled in the event of a hard reset.
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  6. 06-16-2006, 11:24 PM #6
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    Don't be in such a hurry.. I just installed the ESU Update and it has really caused issues. It constantly crashes the web browser (built-in) . Palm cannot offer any advice.

    STAY AWAY..
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    I think I understand the SD card part.... but I still dont understand why the card reader would be mandatory?

    anyone?
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    I presume to get what ever is necessary directly on to the card.
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    Default Re: Installing ESU update

    Quote Originally Posted by ivanTX
    I think I understand the SD card part.... but I still dont understand why the card reader would be mandatory?

    anyone?
    Streaky hit this one on the head. Theres no option to download the update directly to the device, so you need to download it/copy it to the SD card from your pc/card reader, and then place the SD card into the pda.

    Considering you can get a 512mb sd card for around 10 bucks, and a card reader for the same... it's really not that expensive.

    Once you have the sd memory card, you can also backup your TX. So you're effectively killing two birds with one stone...
 

 
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