Can't pass initial configuration!

[DNSB]

There was a certain temptation to delete a mass of message in this thread suggesting that the OP should not try to get their old Kobo Touch functioning. Please try to be helpful and stay on topic.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

Yes, it's possible the device is dead, but the OP hasn't tried all the workarounds to revive it, yet.

And they shouldn't, IMO.

There's a big difference between, "You could try X, Y, and Z, but it's possible that your device is dead, and you might have to replace it," and, "Why are you trying to fix such an old device? Just buy a new one!"

Of course there is a big difference. They shouldn't try to fix such an old device; they should buy a new one. In my opinion.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

And they shouldn't, IMO.


Of course there is a big difference. They shouldn't try to fix such an old device; they should buy a new one. In my opinion.

Enough. Repeated statements that the OP should be purchase a new device are not helpful, IMHO.

OTOH, I have my Kobo Original, Kobo Wifi and Kobo Touch in working condition. I haven't read on them all that often in the last decade but I still enjoy having them around and in working condition.

I have also picked up non-functioning electronics just for the fun of getting back into working order.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Enough. Repeated statements that the OP should be purchase a new device are not helpful, IMHO.

Yes, sorry. I saw your mod post too late. I'm outta this thread, now.

[Simo311]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Enough. Repeated statements that the OP should be purchase a new device are not helpful, IMHO.

OTOH, I have my Kobo Original, Kobo Wifi and Kobo Touch in working condition. I haven't read on them all that often in the last decade but I still enjoy having them around and in working condition.

I have also picked up non-functioning electronics just for the fun of getting back into working order.

Thank you to anyone who took my defences!
It's not about not having the money to buy a new one it's more like about being able to repair an old model (which i'm fond to) just for the sake of it, also i'd like to have it functioning just in case i needed it.
I'll definitely try out all the fixes suggested asap, thank you to anyone who tried to help!

[theducks]

Originally Posted by John F

If an old device was fine for reading before, and it did what you wanted/needed, and they don't see the need for new device, why buy a new device? I don't get it.

Run it till it drops (and a simple fix fails)
Problems with modern devices: Sealed (or special tools needed), 2)even the batteries are not available. 3) Labor/shipping costs if you can't DIY

FWIW my Toshiba Laptop is 20 YO.
I did a SSD and RAM upgrade for under $100

[John F]

Originally Posted by theducks

Run it till it drops (and a simple fix fails)
Problems with modern devices: Sealed (or special tools needed), 2)even the batteries are not available. 3) Labor/shipping costs if you can't DIY

FWIW my Toshiba Laptop is 20 YO.
I did a SSD and RAM upgrade for under $100

Inconceivable!

[Glawen]

Hello, I installed the sd card image that I got here and everything went well. But a few days ago it was restored to the factory, I don't know if it was my wife's mistake or the ereader went crazy. The fact is that now it does not go beyond the initial configuration. After selecting language, and time zone, when you put the wifi network it accepts it but returns to the time zone again. If I try to do this using Kobo Desktop, it says that it was impossible to connect to the network. And again it resets, updates and first settings again. I've tried putting "SideloadedMode=true" in Kobo ereader.conf to avoid figuration, but it doesn't seem to work. Also upload the latest update of pgaskin.net in.kobo. But it doesn't work either. I accept any suggestion, except give up. Thank you

[rashkae]

Originally Posted by Glawen

Hello, I installed the sd card image that I got here and everything went well. But a few days ago it was restored to the factory, I don't know if it was my wife's mistake or the ereader went crazy. The fact is that now it does not go beyond the initial configuration. After selecting language, and time zone, when you put the wifi network it accepts it but returns to the time zone again. If I try to do this using Kobo Desktop, it says that it was impossible to connect to the network. And again it resets, updates and first settings again. I've tried putting "SideloadedMode=true" in Kobo ereader.conf to avoid figuration, but it doesn't seem to work. Also upload the latest update of pgaskin.net in.kobo. But it doesn't work either. I accept any suggestion, except give up. Thank you

First, Update the Firmware,,, after it restarts (and you should clearly see it updating,), then, and only then, add the "SideloadedMode=true" configuration, (although, that is optional, Once the firmware is updated, the kobo should work as normal without any config hacks.)

[Rugbyfan1986]

Glawen,

I am guessing you have already tried this to rule it out as a potential problem, but have you tried a different usb cable that is capable of data transfer's, and I also believe an older usb 2.0 only hub may help (if you have one that is).

I also still have older kobo tech - not the kobo touch, but a couple of kobo glo's that I still use, from time to time.

Thanks
Rugbyfan 1986

[Dude]

Have you find a solution?
Got stuck with the same problem..
Thanks