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Forum: Kobo Reader 06-21-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,252
Posted By kiwik
I also have the exact same experience on both my...

I also have the exact same experience on both my Aura One, and my current Forma.

Just like you I also memorise the page number then go through the restart.

Nothing useful to add sorry, just so...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-14-2017, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,984
Posted By kiwik
I'll put my 2 cents in that .9348 solved all my...

I'll put my 2 cents in that .9348 solved all my battery problems.

I can now happily use my sleep cover, I've turn off all the power-saving settings, the screen brightness seems to work perfectly,...
Forum: Devices 04-10-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Bad news - just had my first blue screen using...

Bad news - just had my first blue screen using the USB 2 hub.

However, that's over a month of usage at 3-4 times per week without any issues. But now the waters are well and truly muddied......
Forum: Kobo Reader 03-04-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 86,609
Posted By kiwik
Holy hell, 8842 absolutely destroyed my KA1...

Holy hell, 8842 absolutely destroyed my KA1 battery life. Hopefully 8871 has a fix.
Forum: Devices 02-10-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,170
Posted By kiwik
It didn't crash, but it caused the Kobo to become...

It didn't crash, but it caused the Kobo to become unrecognised by Windows.

Before launching Calibre (with --ignore-plugins), I was able to browse the Kobo drive happily in Windows Explorer.
...
Forum: Devices 02-10-2017, 03:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,170
Posted By kiwik
Kobo Aura One, latest firmware. Latest Windows 10...

Kobo Aura One, latest firmware. Latest Windows 10 updates. Latest Calibre, but it's happened on every version. It's happened on each of the last three Kobo firmwares (which is as far back as mine...
Forum: Devices 02-10-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,170
Posted By kiwik
It failed (on Dell laptop with Intel chipset)...

It failed (on Dell laptop with Intel chipset) with both the Windows certified drivers that were auto downloaded, and also with the Intel drivers that I manually installed. I can try the ones from the...
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-06-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
Posted By kiwik
I've set mine to power off after 60 minutes, and...

I've set mine to power off after 60 minutes, and I'm actually really liking it. The startup time from powered off is only about 15 seconds, so it's no big hassle. Since I've done that, my battery...
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-06-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 280,487
Posted By kiwik
All bluescreen and chkdsk/filesystem issues can...

All bluescreen and chkdsk/filesystem issues can be solved by using USB 2.0 ports.

If you don't have a USB 2 port (like me), then buy yourself a USB 2.0 hub. Problem solved!

See this thread for...
Forum: Devices 02-05-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,170
Posted By kiwik
The Kobo will not work with a USB 3.0 port and...

The Kobo will not work with a USB 3.0 port and Calibre.

If your laptop does not have USB 2.0 ports (like mine), simply purchase a USB 2.0 hub and use that.

For more info, see this thread:
...
Forum: Devices 02-05-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
It works!! :thanks: PM me your email, I'm...

It works!! :thanks:

PM me your email, I'm sending you a beer.

Found myself a perfect little travel hub too, so it's heading around the world with me.
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-04-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,063
Posted By kiwik
I had that error until I ran a chkdsk with the...

I had that error until I ran a chkdsk with the Kobo plugged into a USB 2 port.

Nothing I'd do on USB 3 would fix the error. Now all is well.
Forum: Devices 02-04-2017, 12:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
You little beauty!! :D My god. If that...

You little beauty!! :D



My god. If that works I am paypaling you a beer. Why the hell didn't I think of that?!

I have one hub in the house to test, but the Kobo doesn't even appear in...
Forum: Plugins 02-03-2017, 11:42 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 369,343
Posted By kiwik
Is there a trick to get a Kobo to recognise the...

Is there a trick to get a Kobo to recognise the new .kepub file without copying it across using Calibre?

I am unable to use Calibre due to blue screen issues...
Forum: Devices 02-03-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Any idea how to get the book to be picked up by...

Any idea how to get the book to be picked up by the Kobo? I can create the .kepub just fine, but the Kobo won't detect the new book.
Forum: Devices 02-01-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Sorry to say, but second and third times using...

Sorry to say, but second and third times using the portable were a blue screen.

I'll have to go back to manually transferring with Windows Explorer.

Is it possible to manually create a kepub?...
Forum: Devices 02-01-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Alright, I gave it a go and it worked perfectly. ...

Alright, I gave it a go and it worked perfectly.

Too early to tell based on my last test I guess, but I'll persist with the portable and update when/if it fails.
Forum: Devices 02-01-2017, 03:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Well, it was too good to be true. I just plugged...

Well, it was too good to be true. I just plugged in and boom, blue screen.

So it's a great fix, but it lasts a maximum of 5 hours :(

Nothing significant has changed in that time other than...
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-31-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,841
Posted By kiwik
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Forum: Devices 01-31-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
MS media both times. Nice and clean.

MS media both times. Nice and clean.
Forum: Devices 01-31-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
@davidfor @BetterRed Yes and no.... The...

@davidfor @BetterRed

Yes and no....

The problem has persisted through the original and a fresh install of Windows 10, so it seems unlikely to be a one-time driver issue.

BUT, potentially one...
Forum: Devices 01-31-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
UPDATE - SOLVED!! I went into my BIOS and...

UPDATE - SOLVED!!

I went into my BIOS and changed the USB ports to be only 2.0. Calibre then functioned perfectly.

This puts the issue most definitely as a USB 3 vs 2.

So for anyone else...
Forum: Devices 01-31-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Yes, absolutely to both questions. With the...

Yes, absolutely to both questions.

With the last test, I did a factory reset and then an update before doing any testing.
Forum: Devices 01-31-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
Running sfc /scannow returns no issues. ...

Running sfc /scannow returns no issues.

Running chkdsk /r D: returns:

C:\WINDOWS\system32>chkdsk /r d:
The type of the file system is FAT32.
Cannot read boot sector.

It then makes the...
Forum: Devices 01-24-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,818
Posted By kiwik
EDIT 2018: I now have a new Lenovo laptop (also...

EDIT 2018:
I now have a new Lenovo laptop (also with only USB3 ports), and the problem is gone. So whether it was Intel chipset specific, or just resolved, I couldn't say.

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Here's a bit...
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