I tried to update the firmware, and then I got to this problem:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181949
I tried to use the "0309" fix and the device would not recognize any firmware updates...
I fixed it, though -- it's working and updated, and as a plus it is faster and running the latest firmware from Booxtor (no more Ivona crap -- never worked anyway)
I used teh mfg_tool software. I had to slip in the latest version of the tool in order for it to work, though -- the "USB configuration" screen kept causing a crash (at least under Win 7), and thankfully the latest version lets you sidestep that problem.
I will post a link to it here.
Hopefully I've also fixed the "low battery" issues as well