Thread: Firmware 4.32.19501
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Old 05-12-2022, 09:08 PM   #471
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Originally Posted by Cyclops View Post
I tried to download an update direct to the kobo using its internal browser (still listed under the Beta features tab), and though I navigated to a site with the download, when I hit the download button, nothing happened.
The browser can only be used to download books. And then only books of formats the device recognises and the site must also identify them correctly.

For firmware updates, do a sync. The device will contact the Kobo servers and look for an update. If one is found for your device, it will be downloaded directly to the device. When that is finished, you should be prompted to install the update.

If an update is not found, it means that Kobo is not offering the update to your device. Kobo do not offer updates to everyone at once. There are initial restrictions based on the affiliate and location (as determined by you IP address). But, everyone should be getting it now. I am not sure of the exact number, but the update does need more than 100MB of free space on the device. The file being downloaded is close to 100MB in size and then it needs to be unpacked. I don't remember if the device silently skips the download if there isn't what it considers to be enough space, or if it tells you.

The update will also be skipped if the battery level is to low. But, in that case, it downloads the file and then checks the battery level and reports that it can't do the update.

If you have issues, with either of the above, then manually installing the as @Quoth suggests can be done. It doesn't have the space restriction other than needing enough space to put the files onto the device. And you do not have to unplug the device for the update to happen. It should happen when the eject is done.
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