Thread: Libra 2 Bricked device after update
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Old 03-19-2026, 08:16 AM   #4
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Device: Kobo Libra 2 + Vivlio Light HD + (ancient) iPad Pro
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Originally Posted by Multivac000 View Post
Hey there!

Wondering if anyone has an idea on how to fix this. Kobo support has no solution but have me buying a new device.

I've been using Koreader for a while now and after purchasing a remote and not having it work with koreader, I decided to go back to the original Kobo (keeping koreader on it.) I tried updating and my device went into the three dot screen that doesn't want to budge.

Every time I try to do a manual reset (holding only the power button) or a factory reset, it ends up having the LED flash/screen flash and returning to the three dots. The device does not want to go into the "powered off" screen. My computer does not recognize the device when I plug it in.
This has happened my Libra 2 as well, flashing a new image on a new SD card has brought it back to life.

I've ended up installing an older firmware version on it though because the newest firmware version kept turning wifi and bluetooth on automatically, resulting in a massive battery drain.

These reddit users are experiencing a similar problem:

https://www.reddit.com/r/kobo/commen...turning_on_in/

https://www.reddit.com/r/kobo/commen..._libra_2_help/

Good luck!!
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