This is the native system level patch version 742000 for the German MesagePad 2100. The patch contains a fix for the Newton’s 2010 problem.
- Version: 742000
- Download from the downloads folder: Patch-742000.zip
This patch is an update to Patch 74J185 and allows the MessagePad to operate normally after January 4th 2025.
After installation, the MessagePad will have a safe operating period from 31.12.2023 until 1.1.2040. It will upon restart set the time to 1.1.2024 if it is not in the safe interval, otherwise the time will be kept across restarts and battery changes (provided the supercap has enough charge).
Compatibility
This patch is only compatible with German MessagePad 2100 models. The patch is not compatible with:
- Fix2010: This fix changes some of the same time functions, and needs to be removed as well (see below). Fix2010 is not necessary anymore after patch 74J185 has been installed.
- eMate 300 and MP2x00 US models
Files
The files in this patch are:
Patch 742000.pkg- the actual patch.Y2010 Diagnostic.pkg- a tool to view the patch status and clear active alarms.
Installation
NOTE: THIS PATCH IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY. DUE TO THE COMPLEX NATURE OF SYSTEM PATCHES, FAILURE TO INSTALL PROPERLY MAY RENDER THE NEWTON UNUSABLE, RECOVERY REQUIRES A TEMPORARY ROM BOARD SWAP, AND WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ALL DATA ON THE NEWTON!
The patch is installed like any other Newton package, e.g. using NCU, NCX or any other installation tool. After installation, the Newton prompts for a reboot. After the reboot, the Newton OS patch level is updated to 742000.
The installation steps are:
- Create a backup of the Newton
- If you have any year 2010 related fix such as the Fix2010 package, first use the diagostic tool to clear all alarms. Then, remove the Fix2010 package or any other related fixes from the Extras drawer
- Install the patch pkg file and let the Newton reboot
The patch process does not modify or delete any data (such as a brain wipe), and the Newton is ready to be used after the patch was applied.
After the patch has been applied, it is permanently installed (it will stay in place even after a brain wipe), and can only be uninstalled with the Patch Remover.
Troubleshooting
IF THE NEWTON FAILS TO REBOOT AFTER PATCH INSTALLATION, PLEASE CONTACT support@40hz.org IMMEDIATELY! The actual patch process is very sensitive and can only be reverted by replacing the ROM board with a board from a German MessagePad 2100 or an eMate.
If the Newton shows strange behaviour related to alarms and other time related functions, please contact support@40hz.org, or revert to the original system version using the Patch Remover.
If the Newton enters an endless alarm loop, it is possible to clear all alarms using the Y2010 Diagnostic application application. Alarms have to be re-entered manually afterwards.