Touch [Solution] Are you stuck on the older build of firmware 1.9.16 ?

Koboyashi · 03-15-2012, 03:36 PM

To force an update with the newer build of firmware 1.9.16, connect your KT and open the file "version" (lives in the folder ".kobo") with a text editor. You'll see:

Code:

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,2.6.35.3,1.9.16,2.6.35.3,2.6.35.3,00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000310

The most interesting part is 1.9.16 - always present if you have 1.9.16 installed (the other parts may differ, doesn't matter). Change this to 1.9.14 and save the file. Now you can start a normal update procedure, via desktop application or by hand, as described in several postings.

I have tested this a few times without loss of books or settings on my KT. Nevertheless, make a back up of the books.

PeterT · 03-15-2012, 04:49 PM

I know it's not a major thing, but the first field is the serial # of the Kobo; you might want to obfuscate it.

Brianrh · 03-16-2012, 06:51 AM

I didn't think that Kobo would issue newer builds of the same version of firmware. I have had my KT since Christmas and it has 1.9.16 firmware installed. Is it likely that this firmware will have been updated since I got it? Also are there many changes in this update(s) and are they worthwhile having?

Thanks.

Brian

PeterT · 03-16-2012, 07:50 AM

Brianh; when 1.9.16 was released there was a bug that meant your selection as to which of the lists showed on your home page (ie Recommended / Shortlist / Featured / New Re;eases) did not stick, and you always went back to Recommended.

This was fixed the same day by a new build of 1.9.16, but since it had the same build number, people who had installed the original 1.9.16 did not get the new 1.9.16.

You could tell them apart by the build number shown in Settings | Device Info.

Brianrh · 03-16-2012, 11:32 AM

Thanks for that PeterT, I wasn't sure if I was missing out on any new features. I will check my home screen settings and operation when I get home from work.

Brian

Xennex1170 · 03-17-2012, 12:17 AM

I guess it's not important now that the next version of the firmware was just released.

Brianrh · 03-23-2012, 03:39 AM

I'm still with 1.9.16 at the moment until I am convinced that 1.9.17 is an improvement for most users. It does surprise me that updating the firmware gets such differing results for many people.

03-15-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
Koboyashi Zealot Posts: 137 Karma: 207434 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kobo Glo	[Solution] Are you stuck on the older build of firmware 1.9.16 ? To force an update with the newer build of firmware 1.9.16, connect your KT and open the file "version" (lives in the folder ".kobo") with a text editor. You'll see: Code: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,2.6.35.3,1.9.16,2.6.35.3,2.6.35.3,00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000310 The most interesting part is 1.9.16 - always present if you have 1.9.16 installed (the other parts may differ, doesn't matter). Change this to 1.9.14 and save the file. Now you can start a normal update procedure, via desktop application or by hand, as described in several postings. I have tested this a few times without loss of books or settings on my KT. Nevertheless, make a back up of the books. Last edited by Koboyashi; 03-15-2012 at 05:44 PM. Reason: Serial obfuscated. Thanks, Peter :)

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03-15-2012, 04:49 PM	#2
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,472 Karma: 78880114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I know it's not a major thing, but the first field is the serial # of the Kobo; you might want to obfuscate it.

03-16-2012, 06:51 AM	#3
Brianrh Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 571204 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Purton, Wiltshire, UK Device: Kobo Touch, Kobo Auro Edition 2	I didn't think that Kobo would issue newer builds of the same version of firmware. I have had my KT since Christmas and it has 1.9.16 firmware installed. Is it likely that this firmware will have been updated since I got it? Also are there many changes in this update(s) and are they worthwhile having? Thanks. Brian

03-16-2012, 07:50 AM	#4
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,472 Karma: 78880114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Brianh; when 1.9.16 was released there was a bug that meant your selection as to which of the lists showed on your home page (ie Recommended / Shortlist / Featured / New Re;eases) did not stick, and you always went back to Recommended. This was fixed the same day by a new build of 1.9.16, but since it had the same build number, people who had installed the original 1.9.16 did not get the new 1.9.16. You could tell them apart by the build number shown in Settings \| Device Info.

03-16-2012, 11:32 AM	#5
Brianrh Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 571204 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Purton, Wiltshire, UK Device: Kobo Touch, Kobo Auro Edition 2	Thanks for that PeterT, I wasn't sure if I was missing out on any new features. I will check my home screen settings and operation when I get home from work. Brian

03-17-2012, 12:17 AM	#6
Xennex1170 Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 289856 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Device: Kobo Touch	I guess it's not important now that the next version of the firmware was just released.

03-23-2012, 03:39 AM	#7
Brianrh Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 571204 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Purton, Wiltshire, UK Device: Kobo Touch, Kobo Auro Edition 2	I'm still with 1.9.16 at the moment until I am convinced that 1.9.17 is an improvement for most users. It does surprise me that updating the firmware gets such differing results for many people.

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