Thread: Libra Just bypassed registration on my new Libra H20 =)
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Old 12-07-2021, 10:30 AM   #9
davidfor
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Originally Posted by rashkae View Post
Let's start with this. Sauce? I have used the same database (with that same SQL insert.) on every every Kobo e-reader, (except Libra H20) since Firmware 3.19. There was one instance where a firmware update forced me to log out, (and hence re-register, and lost bookmarks.).
I seem to remember that a few people using a bypass had the device to a factory reset after a firmware update. It's been a while, so I don't remember exactly when. If I remember correctly, a different registration bypass was needed afterwards, so it probably involved a change to the table "user". It's possible a later firmware fixed the problem so that it isn't as severe now.
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1. A far cry from a factor reset.

2. Repeated testing proves that whatever the trigger was, it wasn't the fake registration.

3. Having taken the reasonable precaution of backup up my device prior to the firmware update would likely have allowed me to restore it, if I cared enough about the bookmarks/annoations.

As far as I can tell, this is just one of those things Jwolf has decided to get on a soap box about and repeats every chance he gets without even justifying it when challenged. I have somewhat made peace with his nature,, but really not sure why you started repeating him.

For a fun exercise, comb through this forum for every example where someone was advised to log out to resolve some problem with their database, and compare that to how many times it involved by-passing registration. This has been the silliest Kobo Urban legend of all times. I would be willing to wager letting a device sync with 'cloud' is a far more common trigger for problems. (I haven't even tried to prove that though, so will leave it at that if anyone disagrees.)
I agree that it is one of @JSWolf's triggers. Personally, I don't see the point in the bypass as using a fake address works and I can do that without having to pull out tools. Of course, I buy books from Kobo and read them on the device, so, I want my devices registered.

As to stats about database problems, the number of people bypassing the registration is minuscule compared to the number registering. With that, you would not expect to see many problems from those using the bypass. Plus, there is one less way the database is being updated, so there is one less possibility for the database to be corrupted. And then there is a good chance that the ones doing the bypass are also less likely to need to come here and ask questions when they have problems.

And just like you, I can't prove any of that. But, if feels right.
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