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Clara HD: Can I revert to an earlier firmware version?
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I don't actually need to revert my Clara HD's firmware (happily). But if an update went wrong or I really didn't like it, is there a reliable way to go back to the previous working firmware version? If so, what are the steps? Martin ps. firmware: 4.24.15676 (9/24/20) Last edited by Suffolk Punch; 01-03-2021 at 07:34 AM. |
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the most *reliable* way is to initiate a factory reset on the device, then manually install the firmware you want. the problem is how to stop it from updating after that. I use a 'fake' registration on my Kobos, so they never connect or sync with Kobo cloud. Keeping your device on an older version is, I believe, possible with a custom patch to prevent updates, but might pose additional challenges.
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That isn't correct. If the device isn't updating the firmware, it is because you don't have WiFi on, or something else is blocking the check or download. While the firmware check is done during a sync, it is independent of who you logged in as.
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Thanks all.
Here's what I think I need to do to revert from firmware version 'Y' to an earlier version 'X'. Does it look ok?
Martin Last edited by Suffolk Punch; 01-04-2021 at 06:57 AM. Reason: Add step: Close the Kobo desktop app. |
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That's pretty much what I do when I need to go back more than a couple of firmware versions. Though I use https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kobo_Firmware_Releases for the firmware links if I don't already have it downloaded. If I'm going back one or two firmware versions, I might not do a factory reset. It depends on the recent changes.
And the last step is no longer needed. But, I don't remember exactly which firmware version fixed the problem. |
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