[NTLK] Charging an eMate with a very low battery pack and missing patch after reset

[Victor Rehorst]

Hi Chris,

Patch 732000 is the latest patch for the eMate, see 
https://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-nos.html#IIIA2a

I don't think NewtTest knows about non-Apple-released OS patches, nor is 
it possible to actually compare patch version using the original rules 
that Apple originally used (which are documented further down on part 2 
of the FAQ).

OS patches will persist even after a "brain wipe" reset like what you 
performed.  The only way to remove them is to either use a special 
software tool or to swap out the ROM card for one from a different 
language or device type (eg. swap an eMate ROM card with one from a 
2x00, or swap a German ROM card for an English one) per 
https://40hz.org/Pages/newton/patches/patchinstallation/

You did the right thing, as often a reset will convince the eMate to 
start charging the battery, previously noted here:

https://marc.info/?l=newtontalk&m=161724841602396&w=2

-V