Sony update is a no-go on my reader
I am still in shock. I tried updating my Sony reader and instead of new features I ended up with a bricked device. I don’t know why. So I called Sony support and they were nice and the tech guy I had spoken with transferred me to escalated tech support. Since I bought my reader in October the 90 day warranty has expired. That means that I would have to pay the labor to get my reader fixed. He told me that he would try to get authorization from his supervisor to waive that fee. Unfortunately I was out when he called and my husband simply told him that I was out. So, I will call again today when they open to follow up on this. Meanwhile I have tried a hard reset, soft reset, uninstall drivers, software, you name it to get this to work. I have never hacked my reader, and I can’t remember an update on any device going South like this. If anyone has any suggestions let me know. I really don’t want to send my reader in. I got mine engraved and something tells me that I won’t get mine back, but instead a refurbished reader. Maybe I’ll hit the message boards and see if I can unbrick my device.




Have you looked in the mobileread forums for help? A couple of people had bricked their reader before, but they found ways to revive it. good luck!
Thanks for wishing me luck David. I have been looking and hoping that I can find a cure. So far no luck, but I am hopeful.
Ellen