Boot error codes

This page lists InkBox OS' boot-time error codes that one might encounter when something goes wrong in the system.

Example of an alert splash with error code

Error codes

1

Because of some user action, the device is refusing to boot.
Fix: Reflash the SD card with an official image.

2

The GUI root filesystem's ([p4]/gui_rootfs.isa) digital signature is invalid.
Fix: Reflash the SD card with an official image, or ensure the digital signature is the correct one if you're using a self-compiled kernel with your custom public key.

3

The root ([p3]/rootfs.squashfs) filesystem's digital signature is invalid.
Fix: Reflash the SD card with an official image, or ensure the digital signature is the correct one if you're using a self-compiled kernel with your custom public key.

4

The recovery filesystem's ([p2]/recoveryfs.squashfs) digital signature is invalid.
Fix: Reflash the SD card with an official image, or ensure the digital signature is the correct one if you're using a self-compiled kernel with your custom public key.

5

The utility filesystem(s)'s ([p2,p3]/overlaymount-rootfs.squashfs) digital signature is invalid.
Fix: Reflash the SD card with an official image, or ensure the digital signature(s) is the correct one if you're using a self-compiled kernel with your custom public key.

6

The digital signature of one of the GUI bundle elements ([p4]/update/update.isa/[contents of SquashFS]) is invalid.
Fix: Reflash the SD card with an official image, or ensure the digital signature(s) is the correct one if you're using a self-compiled kernel with your custom public key.

7

An user of the eReader has entered a wrong encrypted storage passphrase too much times.
Fix: Wait until the device lockdown timeout (1 day) is reached, or reflash the SD card with an official image.

255

An unknown error has happened.
Fix: None available unless more details are known. Sometimes, a reboot can help.