Status Bar issues since upgrade to 7.2.2

[shutterfriend]

Hi,

I have noticed since the upgrade to 7.2.2 that the status bar is incorrect. The beginning and end time seem to be correct but the indicator showing where you are is wrong and seems to bouncing back and forth between a 1 minute interval.

Anyone else having this issue?

[Jamie]

Hi,

I have noticed since the upgrade to 7.2.2 that the status bar is incorrect. The beginning and end time seem to be correct but the indicator showing where you are is wrong and seems to bouncing back and forth between a 1 minute interval.

Anyone else having this issue?Did you bufferhack a previous software release? If so, chances are your TuikRes brf reflects the larger buffer, but you don't have the corresponding tivoapp patches in place. Either revert back to a stock PvrConstantsDocument.brf, or port the tivoapp bufferhack patches.

[shutterfriend]

Did you bufferhack a previous software release? If so, chances are your TuikRes brf reflects the larger buffer, but you don't have the corresponding tivoapp patches in place. Either revert back to a stock PvrConstantsDocument.brf, or port the tivoapp bufferhack patches.

Jamie,

I am confused, does this file get save across upgrades. My understanding was that all hacks are removed completely when you upgrade and switch to new active root/boot partitions.

To revert back due I just copy a backed up PvrConstantsDocument.brf file and where does this file exist or located?

Thanks.

[shutterfriend]

Jamie,

I know I have asked the question already for a new version of bufferhack that supports 7.2.2 and I was told to just try the current version which works for 7.2.1 and see if it works with 7.2.2. What sort of damage can I do to my TiVo if I run bufferhack for 7.2.1 on my TiVo running 7.2.2?

Any help would be appreciated.

[Jamie]

I am confused, does this file get save across upgrades. My understanding was that all hacks are removed completely when you upgrade and switch to new active root/boot partitions.A slice upgrade doesn't normally replace the TuikRes brf's unless they've changed. I'm pretty sure PvrConstantsDocument.brf hasn't changed between the 7.x releases.To revert back due I just copy a backed up PvrConstantsDocument.brf file and where does this file exist or located?The PvrConstantsDocument.brf exists in MFS under /TuikRes somewhere. It's not particularly straightforward to look brf files up by name; by SHA1 is easier.

To revert back, you need a stock copy of the file and you need to find the FSID for it in MFS. You can then use mfs_import to restore it. I believe someone posted a script to restore a trashed PvrConstantsDocument.brfI know I have asked the question already for a new version of bufferhack that supports 7.2.2 and I was told to just try the current version which works for 7.2.1 and see if it works with 7.2.2. What sort of damage can I do to my TiVo if I run bufferhack for 7.2.1 on my TiVo running 7.2.2?The current version won't work; the patch locations have changed. As I recall, the bufferhack script checks the tivoapp file size and refuse to apply the patch if the size doesn't match the expected size.

[shutterfriend]

A slice upgrade doesn't normally replace the TuikRes brf's unless they've changed. I'm pretty sure PvrConstantsDocument.brf hasn't changed between the 7.x releases.The PvrConstantsDocument.brf exists in MFS under /TuikRes somewhere. It's not particularly straightforward to look brf files up by name; by SHA1 is easier.

To revert back, you need a stock copy of the file and you need to find the FSID for it in MFS. You can then use mfs_import to restore it. I believe someone posted a script to restore a trashed PvrConstantsDocument.brfThe current version won't work; the patch locations have changed. As I recall, the bufferhack script checks the tivoapp file size and refuse to apply the patch if the size doesn't match the expected size.

Jamie,

Thanks for the update. I will have to ask on the forum if anyone has a stock copy of the file and I take it the FSID location is found by looking in the TUIKRES/SHA1 directory for a file/directory as specified in the bufferhack script (A9846DD...1A0) and then the value for file is the FSID? Is this correct or am I way off?

Also, I don't want to sound rude or ungrateful but is there a reason why no one has posted a new bufferhack for 7.2.2 or is it because it is a very difficult thing to port with new TiVo app? I am just surprised that this is not a popular hack amongst all the TiVo Gods like yourself.

I guess I will half to see if I can get a stock copy of the file and see if I am right about the FSID or wait until someone is very kind and posts a new version of bufferhack with 7.2.2 support.

Thanks again so very much for all your help.

[shutterfriend]

Does anyone have a stock/original copy of the PvrConstantsDocument.brf file for 7.2.x?

Thanks in advance.

[Jamie]

Thanks for the update. I will have to ask on the forum if anyone has a stock copy of the file and I take it the FSID location is found by looking in the TUIKRES/SHA1 directory for a file/directory as specified in the bufferhack script (A9846DD...1A0) and then the value for file is the FSID? Is this correct or am I way off?Sounds right.Also, I don't want to sound rude or ungrateful but is there a reason why no one has posted a new bufferhack for 7.2.2 or is it because it is a very difficult thing to port with new TiVo app? I am just surprised that this is not a popular hack amongst all the TiVo Gods like yourself.7.2.2 has only been out a few weeks. Perhaps no one has taken the time to do the port yet. How about you? As tivoapp patches go, this one is fairly easy to port.

[shutterfriend]

Sounds right.7.2.2 has only been out a few weeks. Perhaps no one has taken the time to do the port yet. How about you? As tivoapp patches go, this one is fairly easy to port.

Jamie,

I can take a stab at it. Please bare with me. Do I use the MIPS disassembler and create a file with the current tivoapp and also one with the old tivo app, open it up using the MIPS viewer tool that Xybyre created and then find the address in the old tivoapp and see what it had as a value and then find the address in the new tivoapp? Or is it more self explanatory when I view the files? I guess I need a little hint on how to port and I will be more than happy to do it.

Thanks again for your excellent support.

[shutterfriend]

Jamie or anyone,

Please can someone post the stock/original PvrConstantsDocument.brf file for 7.2.x as I am unable to even get mips disassembler working in Windows XP right now.

I will try and get the MIPS disassembler working later and hopefully post an update for the bufferhack for 7.2.2 for all.

Thanks again.

[Jamie]

Here you go.

[shutterfriend]

Here you go.

Jamie,

Thanks a billion. I will try and get the MIPS disassembler working to see if I can provide a bufferhack for 7.2.2.

Thanks again.

[shutterfriend]

Jamie,

I used the sha1_restore.tcl script and the stock brf file you posted and everything is back to normal. Thanks again so much for all your help. I will sit tight and wait for the new bufferhack for 7.2.2 but if I have time and get MIPS disassember working on Windows I will try and port bufferhack myself.

Thanks again.

[shutterfriend]

Can anyone tell me if the sotck PvrConstantsDocument.brf is still the same as the 7.2.2 version one. I am having this issue again and I have been unable to port bufferhack so far and would like to get my playbar back to normal.