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Forum: Kobo Reader 12-02-2021, 11:25 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,693
Posted By ururk
That was it! I was away from home at the time,...

That was it! I was away from home at the time, and so it could never connect to the network it is setup to connect to. Feels like… poor programming on their part, but perhaps there’s a subtle reason...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-01-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,693
Posted By ururk
I’ll give this a try… though it’s already shut...

I’ll give this a try… though it’s already shut off twice and I need to charge it yet again. I presume a shut down due to power loss / charge / power up is different than a “clean” reboot? Wish I...
Forum: Kobo Reader 11-30-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,693
Posted By ururk
Having a battery issue with this latest firmware....

Having a battery issue with this latest firmware. Before updating I could get weeks of reading (an hour each night) before having to recharge… the first time after updating it discharged over night....
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-31-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By ururk
Workflow for auto-syncing to another device?

Every so often I’m out without my forma - I guess the size factor keeps me from bringing it everywhere I go - and want to continue where I left off reading. Are there any no-effort ways to accomplish...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-22-2019, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By ururk
Nevermind, found (via Google): ...

Nevermind, found (via Google):

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295776

Basically:

Preferences > Sending Books to Devices

Choose "Automatic management"
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-22-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By ururk
Show Calibre "Series" in "My Books"

I tried to search the forum...

Where does Kobo get the "Series" from for the "My Books" section?
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-13-2019, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,719
Posted By ururk
I was just browsing the new firmware thread...

I was just browsing the new firmware thread (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325559&highlight=firmware) and there was a post about battery life/battery/sync/wifi.

For now I...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-13-2019, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,719
Posted By ururk
Yes - ultimately I don't think it is necessary. I...

Yes - ultimately I don't think it is necessary. I transfer books via Calibre, so should I just turn it off except when an update comes out?
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-13-2019, 02:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,719
Posted By ururk
Kobo Forma Poor battery life

I stopped using my Kobo for the summer as I was spending all of my waking time on a project. My battery had discharged, so I charged it, though it seemed to take a long time to charge. After charging...
Forum: Kobo Reader 04-28-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 29,624
Posted By ururk
I have a Walmart Kobo Forma - is there any way to...

I have a Walmart Kobo Forma - is there any way to turn it into a "kobo" Forma or a "rakutenbooks" Forma? Besides the splash screen on boot annoying me, I'd prefer to get firmware updates as soon as...
Forum: Kobo Reader 03-19-2019, 05:21 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 67,298
Posted By ururk
Not too sure if this is the right topic, but is...

Not too sure if this is the right topic, but is anyone having trouble waking their Formas up sometimes? Periodically I’ll wake my Forma up - it will show the swipe up box - but swiping up does...
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-11-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 558
Posted By ururk
USB C to reversible USB-Micro?

I know USB C is a reversible connector... but does anyone know of a USB C cable that has a reversible USB Micro? I'm trying to eliminate as many adapters as possible.

Thanks!

John
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-02-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
It arrived! I loaded all of my books (but plan to...

It arrived! I loaded all of my books (but plan to remove as I read). Has the dark strip along the edge. I have mixed feelings about it, but will live with it. It looks like a lighting defect, but...
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-01-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
I really like this suggestion - there are several...

I really like this suggestion - there are several series books where I've read the first, but the library never had the remaining in the series and it's been many years... might give it a try, even...
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-01-2019, 12:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
No particular reason, I was mostly curious. I...

No particular reason, I was mostly curious. I guess my question was tempered by how I tend to read books - once - then move onto the next. I've never re-read previously read books (intentionally),...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 12-31-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 30,430
Views: 4,259,094
Posted By ururk
To break in my new Kobo arriving soon, I have a...

To break in my new Kobo arriving soon, I have a bunch of C.M. Kornbluth queued up!
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-30-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
Unfortunately the few I had saved are no longer...

Unfortunately the few I had saved are no longer listed on their site, and I only downloaded the html. But I only spent a day collecting, editing, and tweaking everything (not just Baen e-books) so...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-30-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
Got it! I was thinking I'd have a patch of soft...

Got it! I was thinking I'd have a patch of soft material (velour?) on the portion that the screen contacts, but will include a sheet of plastic in-between that and the felt. Maybe I'll order a cover...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-30-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
Oh, and one other question... I plan on...

Oh, and one other question...

I plan on sewing a felt sleeve for it, but will I want/need a screen protector? I'm generally pretty good with my devices, so I'm not overly worried but I saw them...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-30-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,530
Posted By ururk
Kobo ePub formatting and 'entire library' questions

I'm awaiting receipt of a Kobo Forma, and this is my first introduction to an e-ink reader. Been wanting one for a while now, am tired of reading books on my iPhone tethered to a power brick :D

I...
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