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Aglaia · 10-05-2013, 08:45 AM

Hi there!

I'm new to the forum and could use some help.

I did quite a bit of research comparing different E-readers and finally decided on a Kobo Glo. I bought mine in December 2012 and was enjoying using it (for the most part) until it automatically upgraded the firmware to 2.6.1 when I synced it on the computer.

I so detest the changes in 2.6.1 that I've stopped using the Glo and am considering buying a Kindle. All I want is to go back to the firmware the device originally came with - which is either 2.5.1 or 2.5.2 (I don't know how to find out which version it came with, but I think it's 2.5.2) and then make sure it never upgrades the firmware again - I have no idea how to keep it from automatically upgrading.

I'm not great with computers and technical stuff - to be honest I'm finding using this E-reader somewhat overwhelming/frustrating and I could really use some help in plain English. I just want to relax and read my books!

I've read a couple of threads on this site about how to downgrade the firmware, but the instructions might as well be Greek to me. I'm not a dummy (far from it), but I would really appreciate it if someone would please be kind enough to provide me with the equivalent of "Downgrading Kobo Glo Firmware For Dummies".

Thanks in advance for your help!

10-05-2013, 08:45 AM	#1
Aglaia Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK Device: Kobo Glo, Kindle PW2	Need help to downgrade firmware on the Kobo Glo Hi there! I'm new to the forum and could use some help. I did quite a bit of research comparing different E-readers and finally decided on a Kobo Glo. I bought mine in December 2012 and was enjoying using it (for the most part) until it automatically upgraded the firmware to 2.6.1 when I synced it on the computer. I so detest the changes in 2.6.1 that I've stopped using the Glo and am considering buying a Kindle. All I want is to go back to the firmware the device originally came with - which is either 2.5.1 or 2.5.2 (I don't know how to find out which version it came with, but I think it's 2.5.2) and then make sure it never upgrades the firmware again - I have no idea how to keep it from automatically upgrading. I'm not great with computers and technical stuff - to be honest I'm finding using this E-reader somewhat overwhelming/frustrating and I could really use some help in plain English. I just want to relax and read my books! I've read a couple of threads on this site about how to downgrade the firmware, but the instructions might as well be Greek to me. I'm not a dummy (far from it), but I would really appreciate it if someone would please be kind enough to provide me with the equivalent of "Downgrading Kobo Glo Firmware For Dummies". Thanks in advance for your help! Last edited by Aglaia; 10-05-2013 at 09:18 AM.