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JSWolf · 10-25-2025, 07:12 AM

Given you would have a working image, I suggest trying 4.38.2171 and if that doesn't work, then go back to the suggested firmware.

4.38.23429 has problems with some Kobo. SO that could be why it failed. The 4.38.2171 is not problematic and may work.

10-25-2025, 07:12 AM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 85,615 Karma: 154365185 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Given you would have a working image, I suggest trying 4.38.2171 and if that doesn't work, then go back to the suggested firmware. 4.38.23429 has problems with some Kobo. SO that could be why it failed. The 4.38.2171 is not problematic and may work. Last edited by JSWolf; 10-25-2025 at 07:15 AM.