2.9.x for Aura HD -- Any ETA?

Filmbrain · 10-03-2013, 06:16 AM

It's now October and 2.9.x still isn't available for the Aura HD (or is it?) -- at least my device hasn't upgraded.

As a heavy Pocket user, I'm quite anxious to get it -- any idea when they will release it for the HD? I thought it was meant to be rolled out in September...

DNSB · 10-03-2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filmbrain

It's now October and 2.9.x still isn't available for the Aura HD (or is it?) -- at least my device hasn't upgraded.

As a heavy Pocket user, I'm quite anxious to get it -- any idea when they will release it for the HD? I thought it was meant to be rolled out in September...

2.9.0 was released for the Aura (not the Aura HD). I sideloaded the 2.9.0 firmware on my Aura HD and the Pocket integration seems to work. This is not a recommended action, more me satisfying my curiosity.

Some comments about the current beta seem to indicate that Kobo may be getting close to a 2.9.x release for the Aura HD/Glo but no comments about any release date.

Regards,
David

mr_nihilism · 10-03-2013, 12:55 PM

Sounds like poor Mini & Touch will be left out in the cold. But I really am happy to hear both AuraHD and Glo will be updated.

Is there something particular that limits Kobo from rolling out 2.9.0 to all of it's devices? Processor speed, perhaps?

DNSB · 10-03-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

Sounds like poor Mini & Touch will be left out in the cold. But I really am happy to hear both AuraHD and Glo will be updated.

Is there something particular that limits Kobo from rolling out 2.9.0 to all of it's devices? Processor speed, perhaps?

When the Aura HD came out and updated to the new GUI, Kobo later added that interface to the Glo but not to the Mini or Touch.

In the last few days, Kobo has released a new update for the Mini and Touch with version 2.6.2.

I'm not sure if it is processor speed so much as screen real estate. While the Touch and Mini have 800MHz processors compared to the Glo/Aura/Aura HD with their 1GHz processors, I suspect the real problem is the Mini/Touch have a lower screen resolution which would not work well with the new GUI.

Regards,
David

Filmbrain · 10-03-2013, 05:08 PM

Good to know that Pocket integration works -- really looking forward to it.

Thanks for the update.

mystika1 · 10-03-2013, 08:00 PM

Yes..I sync my Glo everyday in the hopes that the update will come through. I enjoy Pocket very much and having it sync to the Glo is a wonderful upgrade.

Penny

samhy · 10-04-2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_nihilism

Sounds like poor Mini & Touch will be left out in the cold. But I really am happy to hear both AuraHD and Glo will be updated.

Is there something particular that limits Kobo from rolling out 2.9.0 to all of it's devices? Processor speed, perhaps?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

I'm not sure if it is processor speed so much as screen real estate. While the Touch and Mini have 800MHz processors compared to the Glo/Aura/Aura HD with their 1GHz processors, I suspect the real problem is the Mini/Touch have a lower screen resolution which would not work well with the new GUI.

I was wondering the same thing. It would be nice to be able to access Pocket from whatever device so I hope in time the Pocket integration will come to the Mini and Touch (no need for the new GUI).

MacEachaidh · 10-06-2013, 02:58 AM

Okay, dumb question:

What's Pocket?

(Ha. Sometimes asking the quesion works the magic. Hadn't found it through searches before, but ask a dumb question here and look what I immediately find:
http://getpocket.com/blog/2013/08/po...-kobo-devices/ )

samhy · 10-15-2013, 05:27 AM

Still no news regarding the 2.9.x update?
Well, it's not as if we used to get news before the release of a new firmware. However, I hope it's getting closer

taming · 10-15-2013, 07:26 AM

The most recent beta, 2.9.4, was not ready for prime time. I'm actually glad that they are taking time with this one--that no external deadlines have, so far, resulted in a premature FW release.

Joques · 10-15-2013, 08:01 AM

Thank you for the heads up, Taming. I am sitting on pins and needles, waiting for this FW :-)

samhy · 10-15-2013, 08:07 AM

Same as Joques. Thanks taming.

aceflor · 10-15-2013, 02:08 PM

As I was very interested in using Pocket I have, as has DNSB, also sideloaded the 2.9.0 to my Aura HD thinking it would be better than it just sitting around. It worked perfectly well and I have been using it for a week now without any problems, as a matter of fact I am now starting to enjoy my Aura HD for the first time.
To be fair, I need to add that I patched it with the unofficial 2.9.0 patch and also that I am not buying any kobo books so I am using it with my own documents in PDF as well as books I bought elsewhere.

Could Kobo be delaying the new update so long to ensure that the New Aura is the only one with a Pocket connection right now and thus ensuring the launch sales figures are as high as they can be ?

meeera · 10-15-2013, 09:19 PM

Mmmm, interesting. Has anyone been brave enough to pull the trigger sideloading 2.9 onto their Glo?

DNSB · 10-15-2013, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

Mmmm, interesting. Has anyone been brave enough to pull the trigger sideloading 2.9 onto their Glo?

Yes. It worked using the KoboRoot.tgz file only.

Regards,
David

10-03-2013, 06:16 AM	#1
Filmbrain Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 9796 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kobo Aura HD	2.9.x for Aura HD -- Any ETA? It's now October and 2.9.x still isn't available for the Aura HD (or is it?) -- at least my device hasn't upgraded. As a heavy Pocket user, I'm quite anxious to get it -- any idea when they will release it for the HD? I thought it was meant to be rolled out in September...

10-06-2013, 02:58 AM	#8
MacEachaidh Browser Posts: 745 Karma: 578294 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura HD	Okay, dumb question: What's Pocket? (Ha. Sometimes asking the quesion works the magic. Hadn't found it through searches before, but ask a dumb question here and look what I immediately find: http://getpocket.com/blog/2013/08/po...-kobo-devices/ ) Last edited by MacEachaidh; 10-06-2013 at 03:01 AM.

10-15-2013, 02:08 PM	#13
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,470 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	As I was very interested in using Pocket I have, as has DNSB, also sideloaded the 2.9.0 to my Aura HD thinking it would be better than it just sitting around. It worked perfectly well and I have been using it for a week now without any problems, as a matter of fact I am now starting to enjoy my Aura HD for the first time. To be fair, I need to add that I patched it with the unofficial 2.9.0 patch and also that I am not buying any kobo books so I am using it with my own documents in PDF as well as books I bought elsewhere. Could Kobo be delaying the new update so long to ensure that the New Aura is the only one with a Pocket connection right now and thus ensuring the launch sales figures are as high as they can be ? Last edited by aceflor; 10-15-2013 at 02:14 PM.

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10-03-2013, 12:55 PM	#3
mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	Sounds like poor Mini & Touch will be left out in the cold. But I really am happy to hear both AuraHD and Glo will be updated. Is there something particular that limits Kobo from rolling out 2.9.0 to all of it's devices? Processor speed, perhaps?

10-03-2013, 05:08 PM	#5
Filmbrain Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 9796 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kobo Aura HD	Good to know that Pocket integration works -- really looking forward to it. Thanks for the update.

10-03-2013, 08:00 PM	#6
mystika1 Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 1360168 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Device: IPad Air 2, , Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2Ov1, Kobo Mini	Yes..I sync my Glo everyday in the hopes that the update will come through. I enjoy Pocket very much and having it sync to the Glo is a wonderful upgrade. Penny

10-15-2013, 05:27 AM	#9
samhy Wizard Posts: 1,820 Karma: 9503859 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Device: (Sony (J) PRS 650), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo HD	Still no news regarding the 2.9.x update? Well, it's not as if we used to get news before the release of a new firmware. However, I hope it's getting closer

10-15-2013, 07:26 AM	#10
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	The most recent beta, 2.9.4, was not ready for prime time. I'm actually glad that they are taking time with this one--that no external deadlines have, so far, resulted in a premature FW release.

10-15-2013, 08:01 AM	#11
Joques Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 107414 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kobo Glo	Thank you for the heads up, Taming. I am sitting on pins and needles, waiting for this FW :-)

10-15-2013, 08:07 AM	#12
samhy Wizard Posts: 1,820 Karma: 9503859 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Device: (Sony (J) PRS 650), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo HD	Same as Joques. Thanks taming.

10-15-2013, 09:19 PM	#14
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,659 Karma: 66420972 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Mmmm, interesting. Has anyone been brave enough to pull the trigger sideloading 2.9 onto their Glo?

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