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dread_pirate_rob · 12-10-2020, 05:11 PM

I have reviewed many of the instructions that cover upgrading the firmware on the Kobo Forma and am confused and in need of help.

I have a new Forma that says its firmware kernel version is: 4.1.15-00285

The software version is 4.16.13268.

I'm using Linux Mint and Calibre.

According to the firmware listing , my firmware is out of date. Although 4.1.15 looks incorrect and maybe I am not looking in the correct place for my firmware version.

Existing directions to install firmware updates on the Forma lose me after the contents of the zip file is moved into the .kobo directory. Is there anyone who could explain (in detail) how the firmware gets installed from that point?

I have migrated from a Kindle Oasis and have been enjoying the Forma, although updates on the Oasis were much easier to accomplish.

Thank you for your assistance!

12-10-2020, 05:11 PM	#1
dread_pirate_rob Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Kansas Device: Kobo Forma	Upgrading firmware I have reviewed many of the instructions that cover upgrading the firmware on the Kobo Forma and am confused and in need of help. I have a new Forma that says its firmware kernel version is: 4.1.15-00285 The software version is 4.16.13268. I'm using Linux Mint and Calibre. According to the firmware listing , my firmware is out of date. Although 4.1.15 looks incorrect and maybe I am not looking in the correct place for my firmware version. Existing directions to install firmware updates on the Forma lose me after the contents of the zip file is moved into the .kobo directory. Is there anyone who could explain (in detail) how the firmware gets installed from that point? I have migrated from a Kindle Oasis and have been enjoying the Forma, although updates on the Oasis were much easier to accomplish. Thank you for your assistance!