Thread: Clara BW Kobo Update (Aug '25) bricked my Clara BW
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Old 08-30-2025, 06:27 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by ats View Post
I'm having the same problem with my 2 year old Libra. It got stuck updating the latest firmware (I wanted Instapaper. Big mistake!) and after that the screen is blank and the light doesn't stop blinking.

Finally tried the manual/factory reset (hold the power button + page turn button), and while that stops the blinking light, the issue returns the moment I press power or plug it into the charger/laptop.

What a joke of a company. I don't think it's a coincidence that it's the discontinued models that are bricked now.
I sideloaded the firmware to my Libra 2 without incident.

Is there any consistency as to the method of upgrade with those who are experiencing this issue? Any mods/hacks/etc on board?
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