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Old 07-08-2011, 12:11 PM   #1
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Downgrading to 1.9.4

I would like to downgrade my firmware from 1.9.5 to 1.9.4 due to the italics bug. Unfortunately I do not have a copy of 1.9.4. Is there a way to download this software manually?

I've heard that the upcoming 1.9.6 firmware fixes the issue but I am getting impatient...
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Old 07-08-2011, 01:23 PM   #2
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I would like to downgrade my firmware from 1.9.5 to 1.9.4 due to the italics bug. Unfortunately I do not have a copy of 1.9.4. Is there a way to download this software manually?

I've heard that the upcoming 1.9.6 firmware fixes the issue but I am getting impatient...
Downgrading to version 1.9.4 is a fairly drastic step since it involves a factory reset which means you will lose all of your side-loaded content as well as the 1.9.5 new font and text formatting options. Meanwhile the 1.9.5 italics bug for non-Kobo epubs has been fixed, it just has not been released.

If you want to downgrade to 1.9.4, a forum member has listed the steps here. To downgrade, you will also need a copy of the 1.9.4 firmware. Another forum member mentions a source here. You could also ask the Kobo HelpDesk whether they have a copy of the 1.9.4 firmware.

Finally, is not recommended that you revert to a previous version of the firmware because of problems you might run into, loss of the 1.9.5 enhancements and the time needed to reload your content.

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Old 07-09-2011, 12:28 PM   #3
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Downgrading to version 1.9.4 is a fairly drastic step since it involves a factory reset which means you will lose all of your side-loaded content as well as the 1.9.5 new font and text formatting options. Meanwhile the 1.9.5 italics bug for non-Kobo epubs has been fixed, it just has not been released.

If you want to downgrade to 1.9.4, a forum member has listed the steps here. To downgrade, you will also need a copy of the 1.9.4 firmware. Another forum member mentions a source here. You could also ask the Kobo HelpDesk whether they have a copy of the 1.9.4 firmware.

Finally, is not recommended that you revert to a previous version of the firmware because of problems you might run into, loss of the 1.9.5 enhancements and the time needed to reload your content.
I understand the process to downgrade the firmware, as well as the loss of features, however I would rather be able to ready my books without the italics/bold bug than have any feature that 1.9.5 introduced. My only problem is that I need a copy of the 1.9.4 firmware. Since I updated my Touch directly from the device and not through the desktop software I do not have a copy of the zip file.

If anybody has a copy (or a link to it) could you send me a PM? I would appreciate it.
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:35 PM   #4
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I can't help you with 1.9.4, but take heart that 1.9.6 is in the 2nd round of beta testing so it should be coming "soon" (tm) barring unexpected problems popping up.
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:51 PM   #5
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I can't help you with 1.9.4, but take heart that 1.9.6 is in the 2nd round of beta testing so it should be coming "soon" (tm) barring unexpected problems popping up.
That's good news! Believe me, I would much rather upgrade to 1.9.6 then go through the hassle of factory resetting then upgrading to 1.9.4, but who's to say when it will be released - it could be a couple of days, or another week or so - and I've got a couple of (sideloaded) books that I've been dying to continue reading this weekend.

All-in-all though, I really do love this device, as well as all of the developers who put time and hard work into developing both the hardware and the software. They really do need to be commended for such a fantastic device, and for listening to their customers' requests when doing firmware upgrades - even if a bug slips in now and again...
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