• PineStore replaced PineTime flash chip, requiring minimal code updates due to identical functionality. • New chip’s manufacturer ID differs, so bootloader and SystemInfo must recognize new identifiers. • InfiniTime remains unaffected; only bootloader v1.0.1 and SystemInfo field updated. • PineTimes with new memory shipped successfully, but users reported soft-bricks after OS switches. • Reverting from WASP-OS to InfiniTime needs upgraded reloader tool, now pending GitHub fix. • Documentation warns against OS switching until reloader update; developers are less available this season.
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PineStore recently updated the PineTime smartwatch’s flash memory to a new chip, requiring minor software adjustments. The new chip’s identifiers differ from the old one, so the bootloader (v1.0.1) and a new SystemInfo field were updated accordingly. While the updated firmware was successfully flashed at the factory, users reported soft‑bricking when switching from WASP‑OS to InfiniTime, indicating the reloader tool also needs updating for the new memory. A GitHub issue has been opened, and a warning has been added to the documentation urging users to avoid OS switches until a fix is released. The community is encouraged to address the issue promptly.
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