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Old 07-21-2012, 09:57 PM   #1
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Australia
Device: Kobo: Not just an eReader, it's an adventure!
Direct Links to Kobo Firmware

This thread is for direct links to Kobo firmware.

Release dates are taken from the first post of the release thread or from firmware zip file date adjusted for time zones. The release date could be incorrect by a day due to timezone issues.

Versions tagged with a letter are different releases with the same version number, these letters are not official Kobo designators.

USE THE INFORMATION AND LINKS IN THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS THREAD IS UNOFFICIAL. SIDELOADING OR CROSSLOADING THE INCORRECT FIRMWARE CAN BREAK/BRICK YOUR DEVICE.

Please read MobileRead's guideline on firmware links.

An index of the latest version for each device is two sections down.
See the Latest Release (officially targeted) section below

The versions of the firmware are listed in release order in this post, the latest is at the bottom.

The earlier versions have been moved to the second post in this thread.

Links that no longer work for a specific version are coloured Magenta.

Dark Green is for unconfirmed information (generally at the beginning of a release).

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The Firmware Releases before (and including) Aug 2014 (3.8.0) have been moved to the second post.

Late May 2014 (3.4.1 for the Mini) is also in the first post as was the latest official release for the Mini.


I'll be moving 2015 into the second post in the near future.


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Latest Release (officially targeted, global)

Original Touch(N905/N905B Model) [Mark 3] - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model) - Mark 4 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Mini - Mark 4 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Glo - Mark 4 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Aura HD - Mark 4 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Aura - Mark 5 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Aura H2O - Mark 5 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Glo HD - Mark 6 - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761

Desktop (PC & Mac) - Jan 2016 - PC: 3.19.3765 / Mac: 3.19.????

Last Japan Release - Jan 2016 - 3.19.5761


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Releases 3.4.1 to 3.16.0 are in the spoiler:

Spoiler:

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Late May 2014 Release - 3.4.1 - The Mini-Me Release

Special release for Mini only. Brings Mini up to other devices: tiling, etc.

Release Discussion Thread

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
3.4.1 (d83b1b0e2a, 25 May 2014)
89.0 MB - 91,150 KB - 93,336,67 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.4.1.zip

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The Firmware Releases 3.5.0, 3.7.0 and 3.8.0 have been moved to the second post.

Releases 3.9 and 3.10 do not exist.


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Oct 2014 Release - 3.11.0 - The Skippy the Bush Kangaroo Release

"Tch!Tch!Tch! .. Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch!".
"What's that Skippy?"
"Tch!Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch! .... Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch! ... Tch!"
"Kobo skipped version numbers?"
"Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch! .. Tch!Tch! .... Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch!"
"Oh, there is no 3.9 or 3.10. Ok. Thanks, Skippy"
"Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch!Tch! .... Tch!Tch!Tch! ... Tch!Tch!Tch!"
"And you like the new single pawed page turning? That's good, Skippy!"


Release Discussion Thread

Change Log (thanks davidfor)

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(4d8eac1207, 16 Oct 2014)
66.9 MB - 68,518 KB - 70,162,304 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.11.0.zip


Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo and TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model).
(4d8eac1207, 16 Oct 2014)
90.5 MB - 92,698 KB - 94,922,390 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.11.0.zip


Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura (and probably the Aura H2O)
(4d8eac1207, 16 Oct 2014)
72.9 MB - 74,690 KB - 76,481,595 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.11.0.zip




PC Desktop
3.11.0 (fbdde55d4d, 16 Oct 2014)
53.9 MB - 55,231 KB - 56,556,080 bytes
Digital Signature - 16/17 Oct 2014
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Mac Desktop
3.11.0
50.3 MB - 51,605 KB - 52,842,834 bytes
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Dec 2014 Release - 3.12.0 - The Elongating Increasingly Annoying Mostly Inconsequential Thank-God-It's-Friday Obstinately Decreasingly Resigned Oh-so Continuingly Pish-Poshy Christmasy Finally-Updates-In-Australia Stubbornly Annotations-Still-Freeze Still As Yet Unnamed Soul-less Minimal Partridge-in-a-Pear-Tree #illridewithyou Slow I'm-finally-done-naming-this-release Release

Release Discussion Thread

Change Log

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo / Aura HD
(, Dec 2014)
90.8 MB - 93,037 KB - 95,269,701 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : Aura / Aura H2O
(, Dec 2014)
73.2 MB - 75,033 KB - 76,832,8875 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.0.zip


PC Desktop
3.12.0 (563a2baefd, 3 Dec 2014)
54.0 MB - 55,372 KB - 56,700,064 bytes
Digital Signature - 4/5 Dec 2014
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Mac Desktop
3.12.0
50.6 MB - 51,832 KB - 53,075,649 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Jan 2015 Release - 3.12.1 - The Fifty Shades of Greyed Out Release

Release for the Glo, Aura, Aura HD and Aura H2O

Thanks to freekobo for posting the release.

Release Discussion Thread

Change Log

Patching Instructions


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo / Aura HD
(c1198635ca, Jan 2015)
90.7 MB - 92,977 KB - 95,208,334 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.1.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : Aura / Aura H2O
(c1198635ca, Jan 2015)
75.1 MB - 76,937 KB - 78,782,990 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.1.zip


PC Desktop
Not Released - Still: 3.12.0 (563a2baefd, 3 Dec 2014)
54.0 MB - 55,372 KB - 56,700,064 bytes
Digital Signature - 4/5 Dec 2014
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Mac Desktop
Not Released - Still: 3.12.0
50.6 MB - 51,832 KB - 53,075,649 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Jan 2015 Release - 3.13.1 - The Statistical Anomaly Release

This is a Japan only release.

Release for the Glo and Aura H2O only. Touch, Mini and Aura are excluded.

Thanks to jsonora for posting the release.

Release Discussion Thread

Change Log - Other changes on the first page of the thread

Patching Instructions


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo (+ Aura HD)
(, Feb 2015)
89.7 MB - 91,904 KB - 94,109,128 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.13.1.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(, Feb 2015)
74.0 MB - 75,861 KB - 77,681,051 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.13.1.zip


PC Desktop
Not Released - Still: 3.12.0 (563a2baefd, 3 Dec 2014)
54.0 MB - 55,372 KB - 56,700,064 bytes
Digital Signature - 4/5 Dec 2014
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Mac Desktop
Not Released - Still: 3.12.0
50.6 MB - 51,832 KB - 53,075,649 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Japan Desktop
53.9 MB - 55,211 KB - 56,535,600 bytes
Digital Signature - 5/6 Feb 2015
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../KoboSetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Japan Mac
50.8 MB - 52,081 KB -53,329,944 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../KoboSetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Apr 2015 Release - 3.14.0 - Mark 6 - Glo HD Factory Firmware release

Release for the Glo HD only.

Thanks to tshering for posting the release.

Release Discussion Thread

Change Log - None yet.
Patching Instructions - None yet

Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(, Apr 2015)
72.6 MB - 74,441 KB - 76,226,778 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.14.0.zip




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Late Apr 2015 Release - 3.15.0 - One Night In Bangkok release


Thanks to arasyi for posting the release.

Official Release Notes

Release Discussion Thread

Change Log

Patching Instructions


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Released - A post in this thread reports that 3.15.0 works on the Mini.

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo (+ Aura HD)
(, Apr 2015)
89.7 MB - 91,882 KB - 94,086,427bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.15.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(, Feb 2015)
74.0 MB - 75,869 KB - 77,689,249bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.15.0.zip

Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(, Apr 2015)
72.7 MB - 74,504 KB - 76,291,456 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.15.0.zip


PC Desktop
3.15.0 (4a8c6c79f0, 24 Apr 2015)
56.2 MB - 57,587 KB - 58,968,104bytes
Digital Signature - 27/28 Apr 2014
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Mac Desktop
3.15.0
55.2 MB - 56,543 KB - 57,899,634 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Japan Desktop
No Change

Japan Mac
No Change



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June 2015 Release - 3.16.0 - The Who Shot MR? release

Thanks to Cecell3000 for posting the release.

Release Discussion Thread

Change Log

Patching Instructions

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(f56b42a2e1, Jun 2015)
69.6 MB - 71,338 KB - 73,049,434 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.16.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
(f56b42a2e1, Jun 2015)
89.5 MB - 91,717 KB - 93,917,693 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.16.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Released

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo (+ Aura HD)
Not Released

davidfor has posted that you use the Mark 4 firmware for the Glo.


Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
Not Released

Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(f56b42a2e1, Jun 2015)
72.6 MB - 73,344 KB- 76,127,572 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.16.0.zip


PC Desktop
Not Released - Still 3.15.0 (4a8c6c79f0, 24 Apr 2015)
56.2 MB - 57,587 KB - 58,968,104 bytes
Digital Signature - 27/28 Apr 2014
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Mac Desktop
Not Released - Still 3.15.0
55.2 MB - 56,543 KB - 57,899,634 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Japan Desktop
No Change

Japan Mac
No Change




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July 2015 Release - 3.16.10 - The Samurai Ate My Lunch release

Thanks to tshering for posting the release.

This is a Japan Glo HD release only.

Release Discussion Thread

Patching Instructions


WARNING: This release implemented Sickel, which can cause your device to spontaneously reboot whenever it detects it's taking too long to complete a task. Which can be often. Do not use unless you understand how this may affect you.


Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(, Jul 2015)
72.8 MB - 74,582 KB - 76,370,992 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...te-3.16.10.zip


Japan Desktop
56.2 MB - 57,584 KB - 58,965,216 bytes
Digital Signature - 27/28 Apr 2015 (yes, April...)
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../KoboSetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Japan Mac
55.2 MB - 56,587 KB - 57,944,485 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../KoboSetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


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Aug 2015 Release - 3.17.0 - The It's Too Damn Early in the Morning to Come Up with a Name release

Thanks to Cecell3000 for posting the release.

This is a general release.

Release Discussion Thread

Patching Instructions


WARNING: This release still implements Sickel, which can cause your device to spontaneously reboot whenever it detects it's taking too long to complete a task. Which can be often. Do not use unless you understand how this may affect you.

WARNING: There are reports that release 3.17.0 required a clean device (factory reset) if you installed 3.16.10 on the device (other than the Glo HD). Please see the release discussion thread.


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(, Aug 2015)
69.9 MB - 71,597 KB - 73,314,678 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Aura HD/TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
(, Aug2015)
89.7 MB - 91,955 KB - 94,161,817 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Sure yet.

Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(, Aug 2015)
74.1 MB - 75,955 KB - 77,777,392 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.0.zip

Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(, Aug 2015)
72.8 MB - 74,593 KB - 76,382,840 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.0.zip


WARNING: There are reports that Desktop 3.17 uses a different format/DRM for Kepubs.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=263932

Do not download and install until you are sure that you want the new format.


PC Desktop
3.17.0 (, Aug 2015)
57.3MB - 58,775 KB - 60,185,352 bytes
Digital Signature - 7/8 Aug 2015
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Mac Desktop
3.17.0
56.3 MB - 57,726 KB - 59,111,193 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Aug 2015 Release - 3.17.3 - The Pissing on a Spark Plug release

Thanks to Cecell3000 for posting the release.

This is a general release.

Release Discussion Thread


WARNING: This release still implements Sickel, which can cause your device to spontaneously reboot whenever it detects it's taking too long to complete a task. Which can be often. Do not use unless you understand how this may affect you.

It is believed that this release has disabled sickle, which pretty much resolves the issues with it.



WARNING: There are reports that release 3.17.0 required a clean device (factory reset) if you installed 3.16.10 on the device (other than the Glo HD).

It's expected that this release has the same issue.

Please see the release discussion thread.




Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(, Aug 2015)
70.0 MB - 71,687 KB - 73,406,832 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.3.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Aura HD/TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
(, Aug2015)
89.9 MB - 92,062 KB - 94,270,768 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.3.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
Not Sure yet.

Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(, Aug 2015)
74.2 MB - 76,048 KB - 77,872,556 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.3.zip

Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(, Aug 2015)
72.9 MB - 74,693 KB - 76,485,088 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.17.3.zip


WARNING: There are reports that Desktop 3.17 uses a different format/DRM for Kepubs.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=263932

Do not download and install until you are sure that you want the new format.





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Sep 2015 Release - 3.18.0 - The Very Special Holiday Extravaganza release


Thanks to arasyi for posting the release.

This is a general release.

Release Discussion Thread

Official Release Notes

Change Log

Patching Instructions


WARNING: This post will no longer comment on Sickel.


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(, Sep 2015)
70.4 MB - 72,135 KB - 73,865,899 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.18.0.zip


Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Aura HD/TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
(, Sep 2015)
90.4 MB - 92,643 KB - 94,865,52 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.18.0.zip


Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
While not officially released for the Mini, this version has been installed on a Mini:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=34


Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(, Sep 2015)
74.8 MB - 76,647 KB - 78,485,559 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.18.0.zip


Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(, Sep 2015)
73.5 MB - 75,290 KB - 77,096,311 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.18.0.zip



PC Desktop
3.18.0 (, Sep 2015)
49.3MB - 50,550 KB - 51,762,864 bytes
Digital Signature - Sep 2015
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Mac Desktop
3.18.0
58.1 MB - 49,270 KB - 50,452,222 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg

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Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Dec 2015 Release - 3.19.5613 - The Flash Sleeps With The Fishes Release

Thanks to arasyi for posting the release. Again!

This is a general release.

Release Discussion Thread

Official Release Notes

Change Log

Patching Instructions


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(4b76aa47bd, 4 Dec 2015)
76.1 MB - 77,998 KB - 79,869,872 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5613.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Aura HD/TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
(4b76aa47bd, 4 Dec 2015)
96.2 MB - 98,524 KB - 100,887,609 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5613.zip


Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
While not officially released for the Mini, we are awaiting some brave soul to try this.

BeeTee-Ess reports that the release is working on the Mini.


Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(4b76aa47bd, 4 Dec 2015)
80.5 MB - 82,524 KB - 84,503,709 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5613.zip


Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD
(4b76aa47bd, 4 Dec 2015)
79.2 MB - 81,149 KB - 83,096,396 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5613.zip



PC Desktop

WARNING: This version of the Desktop doesn't work with Obok. Please see this thread for more information.

3.19.3665 (2efadae3a0, 11 Dec 2015)
54.7 MB - 56,114 KB - 57,460,536 bytes
Digital Signature - 12/13 Dec 2015
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Mac Desktop
3.19.2353 (2efadae3a0, 11 Dec 2015)
48.1 MB - 49,261 KB - 50,442,418 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.




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Jan 2016 Release - 3.19.5761 - The One Hundred Forty Eight Builds Later Release

Thanks to albihermi for posting the release.

This is a general release. Including the Mini!

Release Discussion Thread

Patching Instructions


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
(31 Dec 2015)
76.01 MB - 77,924 KB - 79,793,280 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5761.zip


Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Aura HD/TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
Mark 4 Hardware: Mini !!!!
(31 Dec 2015)
96.2 MB - 98,517 KB - 100,881,356 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5761.zip


Mark 5 Hardware : Aura H2O (+ Aura)
(31 Dec 2015)
80.5 MB - 82,516 KB - 84,495,526 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5761.zip


Mark 6 Hardware : Glo HD/Touch 2.0
(31 Dec 2015)
79.2 MB - 81,145 KB - 83,092,177 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...-3.19.5761.zip



PC Desktop
3.19.3765 (Dec 2015)
54.7 MB - 56,112 KB - 57,457,920 bytes
Digital Signature - 31 Dec 2015/1 Jan 2016
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Mac Desktop
3.19.???? (Dec 2015)
48.1 MB - 49,258 KB - 50,439,411 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../kobosetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Japan Desktop
54.7 MB - 56,110 KB - 57,456,632 bytes
Digital Signature - 31 Dec 2015/1 Jan 2016
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../KoboSetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Japan Mac
48.1 MB - 49,329 KB - 50,512,204 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/deskto.../KoboSetup.dmg
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Last edited by murg; 01-08-2016 at 04:37 AM. Reason: 3.19.5761 - Add Touch 2.0
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Australia
Device: Kobo: Not just an eReader, it's an adventure!
This thread is for direct links to Kobo firmware.

Release dates are taken from the first post of the release thread or from firmware zip file date adjusted for time zones. The release date could be iincorrent by a day due to timezone issues.

Versions tagged with a letter are different releases with the same version number, these letters are not official Kobo designators.

USE THE INFORMATION AND LINKS IN THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK. ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS THREAD IS UNOFFICIAL. SIDELOADING OR CROSSLOADING THE INCORRECT FIRMWARE CAN BREAK/BRICK YOUR DEVICE.

The latest versions of the firmware are listed in the first post of this thread.

Links that no longer work for a specific version are coloured Magenta.

Dark Green is for unconfirmed information (generally at the beginning of a release).


2011 - 1.9.5 - 1.9.16

Spoiler:

1.9.5
29 June 2011

1.9.6
15 July 2011

1.9.7
27 July 2011

1.9.8
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo3/kobo3-upgrade-1.9.8.zip
r
28 July 2011

1.9.9
30 July 2011

1.9.10
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo3/kobo3-upgrade-1.9.10.zip
r

1.9.11
r
27 September 2011

1.9.12
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ade-1.9.12.zip
r33689
46,205 KB (47,312,965)
14 October 2011

1.9.14
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo3/albacore/kobo3-update-1.9.14.zip
r34837
48,535 KB (49,699,660)
25 November 2011

1.9.16
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-1.9.16.zip
r35726
50,529 KB (51,740,990)
23 December 2011



2012 - 1.9.17 - 2.3.2

Spoiler:

1.9.17.a
r
17 March 2012
First Release of 1.9.17, had problems, was pulled in a few hours.

1.9.17.b
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-1.9.17.zip
r37603
61,407 KB (62,880,756)
17 March 2012
Second release of 1.9.17, through DeskTop.

2.0.0.a
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo3/Devario/kobo3-update-2.0.0.zip
r41097
106,495 KB (109,050,458)
11 July 2012
Initial Release of 2.0.0, through DeskTop.

2.0.0.b
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo3/Devario/kobo3-update-2.0.0.zip
r41166
106,554 KB (109,111,067)
14 July 2012
Second release of 2.0.0, direct link only, don't think it was distributed through DeskTop.

2.0.0.c
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.0.0.zip
r41166
98,639 KB (101,005,661)
16 July 2012
Final 2.0.0 release, through DeskTop.

2.0.2
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.0.2.zip
r41334
106,741 KB (109,302,125)
22 July 2012
May not be a DeskTop release, may be direct link only. May be a release for the Japanese Touch.

2.1.1
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.1.1.zip
r42411
104,394 KB (106,898,486)
27 August 2012
Japan Release. Doesn't fix 2.0.2 not updating on some non-Japan Touchs.

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New Firmware Release, Oct 2012.
Desktop release 3.0.4

With the following warning from Kobo:
WARNING: Going forward we are distributing specific upgrade packages to devices based on various criteria which makes the upgrades incompatible between some devices.
Kobo does not support sideloading of upgrades.


2.0.4
Australia Release (maybe others)
r41166, 9/26/12 (26 Sep 2012)
98,643 KB (101,010,295) from Desktop Update (Australia)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.0.4.zip
This appears to be an intermediate release, necessary to get 2.1.4 to install (although I haven't tried to get from 2.0.0c to 2.1.4 directly). This update will permanently change the Firmware Update Management firmware on the device to be able to load normal firmware on the Australian devices.

2.1.4
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.1.4.zip
Public Release.
Release suspended due to major bugs.
r43703 (some devices are reportedly getting this version)
r43710, 10/1/12 (1 Oct 2012) 66,525 KB (68,122,321) from Direct Link
Works on Down Under Touches that have been updated to 2.0.4 (Touch updates, restarts, updates, restarts, and displays the release notes).

rd43710, 10/1/12 (?regional variant, Canada/US?)

Glo:
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.1.4.zip
Note: This is unconfirmed and untested. Sourced from this post in this thread.



As of this point, Kobo is releasing different firmware files for each of their products.
Touch is from //download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo3
Glo is from //download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo4

Mini is from //download.kobobooks.com/firmwares/kobo5 (This is a guess. Doesn't work for 2.1.5).

2.1.5
Emergency Bug Fix release of 2.1.4
Touch :
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.1.5.zip
r43939 10/12/12 (12 Oct 2012) 66,378 KB (67,970,599) from Direct Link

Glo :
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.1.5.zip
r43939 10/12/12 (12 Oct 2012) 79,766 KB (81,680,050)



Note that the file name format has changed. The prefix is now 'Kobo-', not the previous 'Kobo3-'.

And the Glo is now coming from the Kobo4 directory. However, the files still have the same filename.

Dark Green is for unconfirmed information (generally at the beginning of a release).

2.2.0
Japan Release
Thanks to koboaya: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=136

Touch :
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.2.0.zip
r44462 [31 Oct 2012] 69,197 KB (70,856,863) from Direct Link

Glo:
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.2.0.zip
r44462 [31 Oct 2012] 82,447 KB (84,424,789) from Direct Link

2.2.1
Japan Release (immediate bug fix release?)
Glo Only

Glo:
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.2.1.zip
r44772 [] 84,720 KB (86,752,457) from Direct Link


WARNING: I've received a report that recently manufactured Touches may use the Glo firmware. Make sure you are loading the correct version of the firmware for your particular device. Yes, this means the one you are holding in your hands.



Dec 2012 Release

Desktop 3.1.4
r45413 (26 Nov 2012)

Touch:
2.3.1
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.3.1.zip

Glo:
2.3.1 (r45611, 12/7/12)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.3.1.zip

Mini:
2.3.1 (r45611, 12/7/12)



Dec 2012 Bug Fix Release
Japan Release, unsure of rest of world

Touch:
2.3.2 (r45813, 20 Dec 2012)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.3.2.zip

Glo (and Mini?):
2.3.2 (r45813, 20 Dec 2012)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.3.2.zip



2013 - 2.4.0 - 3.1.1

Spoiler:

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Jan 2013 Release

Desktop 3.1.5
r45877 (22 Dec 2012)


WARNING: I've received a report that recently manufactured Touches may use the Glo firmware. Make sure you are loading the correct version of the firmware for your particular device. Yes, this means the one you are holding in your hands.



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Feb 2013 Release

Desktop 3.2.0
84bb7111a (12 Feb 2013)
Direct: 117,817 KB (120,644,184) (previously direct file was a different size than the update file).
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Touch (older)
v2.4.0a
70,788 KB (72,486,660)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.4.0.zip

Glo/Mini/Touch (newer)
v2.4.0a
84fbb7111a (12 Feb 2013)
87,992 KB (90,031,829)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.4.0.zip


There is a second 2.4.0 release.

Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Mini/new Touch
2.4.0b
85.8 MB (on IE download dialog)
34b1ceb91d 14 Feb 2013

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.4.0.zip

Mark 3 Hardware: old Touch
2.4.0b
69.1 MB (on IE download dialog)
34b1ceb91d 14 Feb 2013

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.4.0.zip

The 'Feb13' directory also works for the Touch firmware, but I don't have a confirmation on its validity. The February 'a' release firmware files are still available.

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April 2013 Release - 2.5.0
Aura HD release


WARNING: Make sure you are loading the correct version of the firmware for your particular device. Yes, this means the one you are holding in your hands.

Please also be aware that SameerH, the Kobo product manager, made a veiled threat in a post after the 2.4 firmware came out that there may be additional problems with sideloading firmware in the future.





Desktop 3.2.1
Digital Signed on 13 April 2013
Direct: 116,562 KB (119,358,952)
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

Note that Desktop 3.2.0 is not automatically updating to the new version. At least not in my case.


Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)
2.5.0
79.2 MB - 81,203 KB - 83,151,065 B
c988b71a4d - 12 Apr 2013

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.5.0.zip


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch (N905, N905B Models)
2.5.0
62.5 MB - 64,077 KB - 65,614,119 B

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.5.0.zip


We don't know what firmware the new Aura HD uses. We have a report that it is uses the Mark 4 firmware.


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April 2013 Release - 2.5.1 - The usual post-release bug fix release


Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)
2.5.1
79.2 MB - 81,109 KB - 83,055,578 B
d5bb1c9bbd - 22 Apr 2013
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.5.1.zip


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch (N905, N905B Models)
2.5.1
62.4 MB - 63,981 KB - 65,516,423 B

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.5.1.zip


Note: The mark 3 firmware link is based on the Mark 4 link, the Mark 3 firmware has been downloaded (so the link works), but not installed.


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May 2013 Release - 2.5.2 - bug fix release


Mark 4 Hardware: Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)
2.5.2

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.5.2.zip


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch (N905, N905B Models)
2.5.2

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.5.2.zip



Desktop 3.2.2
Digital Signed on 8 May 2013
Direct: 116,572 KB (119,368,776)
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


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June 2013 Release - 2.6.1 - Aura HD Home Screen to Glo


Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)
2.6.1
82.3 MB - 86,397,399 bytes
The link to 2.6.1 is no longer valid. Please see the 2.6.1b link below (June 2013).



Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch (N905, N905B Models)
2.6.1
65.6 MB - 68,865,505 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.6.1.zip



Desktop 3.2.3
Digital Signed on 7 Jun 2013
Direct: 113 MB - 116,583 KB - 119,380,288 B
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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June 2013 Release - 2.6.1b - Bug Fix Release
Note Reuse of version number - Bad Dog Kobo, Bad Dog


Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)
2.6.1
84.3 MB - 88,440,655 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.6.1.zip



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July 2013 Release - 2.8.1 - Italics Fixed!

Please see below for 2.8.1b release (Sep 2013)

Kobo is automatically installing different versions of the firmware on different Mark 4 devices. AuraHD/Glo is getting a different version that Mini/TouchLC.

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo/Mini/Touch Low Cost (N905C Model)
2.8.1
81.6 MB - 85,577,947 bytes
The link to 2.8.1 is no longer valid. Please see the 2.8.1b link below (Late Sep 2013).

Note: This release automatically installs only to the Aura HD and Glo. Mini and Touch Low Cost remain on 2.6.1b. There have been no reports of this release not working on Mini/TouchLC.


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch (N905, N905B Models)
Reports say that the Mark4 firmware works on the Mark 3 hardware.




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September 2013 Release - 2.9.0 - New model Aura only release

WARNING: DO NOT CROSSLOAD THE FIRMWARE UNLESS YOU ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS AND ARE PREPARED TO BRICK YOUR DEVICE.


Desktop
3.3.11 - 16 Sep 2013 -(88272c588b)
Digital Signature - 17 Sep 2013 5:01:47 am
130 MB (133,579 kb - 136,784,592 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


The new Aura is a new hardware version, Mark 5.

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
2.9.0 (042df55f04, 9/15/13)
67.5 MB (69,221 KB - 70,881,304 bytes)

This is a new Aura only release.



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Late September 2013 Release - 2.6.2/2.8.1b - Confusion to the Enemies release

In typical Kobo fashion, we now have two releases with the same version number.

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
2.8.1 (b2c05cda0e, 20/09/13).
81.5 MB - 83,483 KB - 85,486,349 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.8.1.zip

Kobo is automatically installing different versions of the firmware on different Mark 4 devices. AuraHD/Glo is getting a different version that Mini/TouchLC.

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini/TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
2.6.2
84.4 MB - 86,471 KB - 88,546,141 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.6.2.zip



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Late October 2013 Release - 2.10.0 - Trick or Treat release

High ranking administration source state that this release is just for the Glo, Aura and Aura HD (the Treat). Mini and Touch owners will have to wait for the next release for those devices (the Trick).

Details to follow as they become available.


Desktop
3.4.0 - 18 Oct 2013 -(44e8aba834)
Digital Signature - 19 Oct 2013 6:02:30 am
130 MB (133,664 kb - 136,871,848 bytes)
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
2.10.0 (6180f632e1, 21 Oct 2013)
85.1 MB - 87,172 KB - 89,263,254 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-2.10.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
2.10.0 (6180f632e1, 21 Oct 2013)
67.5 MB - 69,142 KB - 70,801,404 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-2.10.0.zip



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November 2013 Release - 3.0.0 - The Back to the Future release

This looks like a Mark 3/4 release. Primarily, this release brings the Touches up to date, with minimal new stuff for the other Mark 4 hardware.

And a mysterious release for the Mark 2 Wifi devices.

Desktop
3.5.0 (0cbc3626b3, 12 Nov 2013)
Digital Signature - 13 Nov 2013 9:10:57 am
130 MB - 133,652 KB - 136,859,176 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
3.0.0 (0cbc3626b3)
61.7 MB - 63,225 KB - 64,742,066 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
3.0.0 (0cbc3626b3)
85.2 MB - 87,328 KB - 89,423,74 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
Not released for this hardware.


---------


Mark 2 Hardware : WiFi
1.9.11
33.8 MB - 34,630 KB - 35,460,193 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-1.9.11.zip
No idea what's in this release for the Kobo WiFi

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Lateish November 2013 Release - 3.0.1 - The Back to the Future Part II release

Fixes for the 3.0.0 release.

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
3.0.1 (644485e229, 21 Nov 2013)
61.7 MB - 63,195 KB - 64,711,018 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip
Link unchanged, file is still named 3.0.0

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
3.0.1 (644485e229, 21 Nov 2013)
85.2 MB - 87,296 KB - 89,390,712 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip
Link unchanged, file is still named 3.0.0



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December 2013 Release - 3.1.0 - The Back to the Future Part III release

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
3.1.0 ()
85.3 MB - 87,412 KB - 89,509,046 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.1.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.1.0 ()
67.7 MB - 69,387 KB - 71,051,933 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.1.0.zip


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Mid December 2013 Release - 3.1.1 - The 127 Hours release

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
3.1.1 ()
http://download.kobobooks.com//firmw...date-3.1.1.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.1.1 ()
http://download.kobobooks.com//firmw...date-3.1.1.zip



2014 - 3.2.0 - 3.8.0

Spoiler:

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February 2014 Release - 3.2.0 - The Waiting for Godot release


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
3.2.0 (d0a9bf18ea)
62.1 MB - 63.603 KB - 65,128,642 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.2.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo (N905C Model)
3.2.0 (d0a9bf18ea, 11 Feb 2014)
85.7 MB - 87,791 KB - 89,897,908 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.2.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.2.0 (d0a9bf18ea)
68.1 MB - 69,765 KB - 71,438,975 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.2.0.zip


WARNING: Glo Users, DO NOT UPDATE TO FIRMWARE 3.20, or allow it to auto update during sync, if you have installed the two finger brightness control hack.
See https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=235313.
This may apply to non-Glo devices.



PC Desktop
3.6.0 (d0a9bf18ea, 11 Feb 2014)
49.0 MB - 50,269 KB - 51,474,464 bytes
Digital Signature - 12 Feb 2014 7:01:59 am
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


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April 2014 Release - 3.3.0 - The Don't Touch That Dial release

Release Discussion Thread

Please note that the Mini uses Mark 4 hardware, but isn't always released in conjunction with the other devices.

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
3.3.0 (8eb9c1f8b2, 17 Apr 2014)
65.4 MB - 67,052 KB - 68,660,673 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.3.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo and TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model)
3.3.0 (8eb9c1f8b2, 17 Apr 2014)
89.0 MB - 91,233 KB - 93,422,443 byte
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.3.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.3.0 (8eb9c1f8b2, 17 Apr 2014)
71.5 MB - 73,226 KB - 74,982,572 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.3.0.zip

PC Desktop
3.7.0 (8eb9c1f8b2, 24 Apr 2014)
51.0 MB - 52,293 KB - 53,547,184 bytes
Digital Signature - 28 April 2014 23:01:49
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

It appears there were issues with the 3.7.0 release, and was reissued. The original info is:
PC Desktop
3.7.0 (8eb9c1f8b2, 14 Apr 2014)
52,458 KB
Digital Signature - 17 April 2014 20:40:58
This thread is discussing the problem


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May 2014 Release - So far, only Desktop 3.7.1

PC Desktop
3.7.1 (May 2014)
52,295 KB
Digital Signature - 8 May 2014 5:02:04 am
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.


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Mid May 2014 Release - 3.3.1 - The Peri-Peri release

Special release for Portuguese(Brazil) language only.

Release Discussion Thread


Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
3.3.1 (38384a81c1, 14 May 2014)
65.5 MB - 67,126 KB - 68,736,989 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.3.1.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo and TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model). The Mini uses Mark 4 hardware, but isn't always released in conjunction with the other devices.
3.3.1 (38384a81c1, 14 May 2014)
89.1 MB - 91,313 KB - 93,503,938 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.3.1.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.3.1 (38384a81c1, 14 May 2014)
71.5 MB - 73,303 KB - 75,061,755 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.3.1.zip


PC Desktop
General release for all users (?)
3.8.0 (38384a81c1, 14 May 2014)
51.1 MB - 52,419 KB - 53,676,416bytes
Digital Signature - 15 May 2014 8:17:55 am
http://download.kobobooks.com/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current
version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Late May 2014 Release - 3.4.1 - The Mini-Me Release

Special release for Mini only. Brings Mini up to other devices: tiling, etc.

Release Discussion Thread

Mark 4 Hardware: Mini
3.4.1 (d83b1b0e2a, 25 May 2014)
89.0 MB - 91,150 KB - 93,336,67 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.4.1.zip



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July 2014 Release - 3.5.0 - The Let There Be Light release

Release for the Glo, Aura and Aura HD.

WARNING: This release has been paused. We don't know why, so sideload at your own risk (although there doesn't seem to be anything fatal in this release).

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo and TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model).
3.5.0 (1ad1188b51, July 2014)
89.3 MB - 91,464 KB - 93,659,032 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.5.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.5.0 (1ad1188b51, July 2014)
71.7 MB - 73,442 KB - 75,203,836 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.5.0.zip


PC Desktop
3.9.0 (1ad1188b51, 9 July 2014)
52.9 MB - 54,194 KB - 55,494,45 bytes
Digital Signature - 10 July 2014
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.

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Aug 2014 Release - 3.7.0 - The Catch Me If You Can release

The Beta Testers didn't see this release, so use at own risk.

Release for the new Aura H2O.

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura H2O
3.7.0 (73bec49a23, 15 Aug 2014)
73.5 MB - 75,348 KB - 77,155,432 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.7.0.zip


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Aug 2014 Release - 3.8.0 - The Charge of the Light Brigade release

Release for all devices (except maybe the Mini).

Release Discussion Thread (includes change log)

WARNING: We don't know yet which version of the firmware to use on the new Aura H2O.

WARNING: This does not seem to be an official Aura H2O release. 3.7.0 is being rolled out to new Aura H2Os.

Mark 3 Hardware: Original Touch(N905/N905B Model)
3.8.0 (048bb0b071, 22 Aug 2014)
65.6 MB - 67,202 KB - 68,814,151 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.8.0.zip

Mark 4 Hardware: Aura HD/Glo and TouchLC (Low Cost -N905C Model).
3.8.0 (048bb0b071, 22 Aug 2014)
89.2 MB - 91,385 KB - 93,578,078 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.8.0.zip

Mark 5 Hardware : New Aura
3.8.0 (048bb0b071, 22 Aug 2014)
73.5 MB - 75,343 KB - 77,150,718 bytes
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.8.0.zip


PC Desktop
3.10.0 (048bb0b071, 22 Aug 2014)
53.9 MB - 55,241 KB - 56,566,392 bytes
Digital Signature - 23 Aug 2014
Note: The Desktop links always point to the current version. You cannot get older versions from Kobo.



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Please see the first post in this thread for the latest releases.

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Installation Instructions for Direct Zip Files

You can also grab a copy while the Kobo Desktop is downloading it.

On Windows 7, it downloads the firmware update zip file to :

C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Kobo\Kobo Desktop Edition
and it is mirrored in:
C:\Users\<user>\Local Settings\Kobo\Kobo Desktop Edition

This file is deleted when the eReader is finished being updated, so if you want a copy of it, copy the zip file while it is updating the eReader.

In fact, make a few copies while it is being downloaded from Kobo, to ensure that the zip file is completely downloaded.

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Installation Instructions for Direct Zip Files
  1. Get a zip file.
  2. Unzip the zip file. This may not be necessary on more modern versions of Windows, as you can access the contents of a zip file without unzipping it.
  3. If going to a previous version, you may want to do a Factory Reset.
  4. If you have any patches installed, you may want to uninstall them. Please refer to any documentation for the patch for more information.
  5. Make sure that the Kobo Desktop is NOT running.
  6. Connect your device to the computer and select Connect on the device (if asked).
  7. Copy the entire contents of the zip file to the .kobo directory on the device. Do not copy the original zip file itself to the device.
  8. Safely remove the device from Windows (or your operating system of choice).
  9. Disconnect the device from your computer.
  10. The device will now install the new software.

The zip file contains the following:
  • \Upgrade directory and subdirectories - Linux boot and kernel
  • manifest.md5sum - md5 hashes for the \Upgrade directory
  • KoboRoot.tgz - this is the firmware


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And here's the thread for enabling your Kobo without registering it.

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Old 07-22-2012, 04:41 AM   #4
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Since this is to support development, I have a couple of pieces of advice on hacking. The instructions here (https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kobo_Touch_Hacking) are excellent.

To make life a lot easier, keep a copy of your personal KoboRoot.tgz to use after the inevitable firmware upgrades. Prior to using your personal KoboRoot.tgz file on a new version of the firmware, confirm the following: that the update's KoboRoot.tgz does not contain /etc/inittab and /etc/inetd.conf. Also do a diff between your modified /etc/init.d/rcS and the official /etc/init.d/rcS to ensure that Kobo has not modified the file.
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WARNING about the official version 2.0.0c software as linked to above. This does install correctly (via the technique of copying into the .kobo directory). However upon reboot, the kobo device insists on being configured via the Kobo Desktop software - i.e. AFAICT it is impossible to use the device further until it has been connected to a Windows or Mac computer with Kobo Desktop installed.
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There are ways around being forced to connect to the Desktop. There is a post somewhere in this forum (the main Kobo one).
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Thanks Murg. I presume you meant this one:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1828566

I haven't tried it out myself; borrowed a Windows PC instead (just can't get Kobo Desktop on wine/linux to talk to my kobo touch device..)
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I updated the list.

Added release dates taken from the first post of the firmware release thread.

Added early releases that had firmware release threads.
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I have 2.1.4 (rd43710, 10/1/12) -- seemed best to document it here just in case its the first sign of forking as murg speculated in another thread.

Unit was received direct from Toronto as part of a warranty exchange for a dead Touch and mailed to the USA. Update came via syncing with the desktop software
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Add the 2.1.5 update for the Kobo Touch:

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-2.1.5.zip

What kind of fish is a brodeur? Perhaps a flopping goaltender fish?

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Apparently an unimportant one, as Wikipedia doesn't have a page for it...
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