06-28-2010, 08:56 PM | #16 | |
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RE: SD card, it will be a by-request service, but those of you who are more technically savvy will be able to flash the device using an SD card. However, we can't target this update to avoid the users partition, you will lose all your stuff if you use the SD card method. The USB method however will preserve your files / bookmarks / books. @mememe - No, we have separated from the mother ship and occupy our own office space just east of Richmond / Spadina. |
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06-28-2010, 09:00 PM | #17 |
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Thanks Sameer, that's good to know. Looking forward to the new firmware.
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06-28-2010, 09:03 PM | #18 |
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Can those of us willing to try the SD card method get the update now then?
Since it seems like the tie up is in the desktop software not the firmware. I understand that everything on the device will be lost. |
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06-29-2010, 12:28 AM | #20 |
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I know I'm a bit late in the thread, but might be worthy.
Since kobo people decided to use desktop applications to upgrade the firmware, linux|bsd tribes are not that happy with the approach. SD card method sounds fine, if no other way available. Let me depict the way I upgraded firmware on my cowon music player: It took unzipping the container, unrelated to operating system in use. First step was to mount the cowon on the usb cable and copy first file to the root directory of the device. Unmounting and disconnecting cowon. Setting the device on. Then shutting it down, connecting again and doing the same two more times. Nothing to get headache. After 3 steps, I got new firmware, on bsd node. One thing could be on my behalf. I'm waiting the device scheduled in states for July the 2nd. I assume it will run version 1.4. Or not? Best regards all! |
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A quick question though, is the firmware release going to be a beta or the "real thing"? |
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06-30-2010, 10:04 AM | #23 |
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The real thing. It will just be rolled out on a controlled basis.
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06-30-2010, 10:14 AM | #24 |
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Hey Sameer, any chance those of us willing to go down the SD card path, have the firmware now?
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However, I'll see if I can get an advanced version of the desktop application that will grab you an over-the-USB update. Sameer. |
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06-30-2010, 12:30 PM | #26 |
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I too would be interested in an updated version of the Linux app. My Kobo will be arriving by the end of the week and I can't wait to fire it up.
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06-30-2010, 12:40 PM | #27 |
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I should have been keeping a list of everyone we sent the linux app to, but I didn't. :P
Email me shasan at kobobooks dot com if you want the latest linux app. We'll forward as soon as we have a build ready for you guys. |
06-30-2010, 01:50 PM | #28 |
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So I take it there is no beta rollout as was previously talked about? Just wondering, as every few hours I'm launching the Kobo desktop to see if it does anything.
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