10-30-2010, 09:16 AM | #46 |
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Hrm.... wait for update or go exchange kobo? I was actually debating going back to the original one... the one i never had any trouble with...
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10-30-2010, 11:13 AM | #47 | |
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What I do is Reset the Kobo to Factory default without being plugged into USB. After the reset the Kobo should update itself to 1.7.1 if you already upgraded. Plug the Kobo in and leave it to charge. Don't click either the "Keep Reading" or "Manage Library". Just stay at that screen until your light changes to Blue. Sync your reader and keep track of your battery life. If it is still very short then go ahead and exchange. If you think your going to be unhappy with another Kobo Wifi you should be able to "downgrade" to a Kobo. I would ask first before though, just to make sure. |
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10-30-2010, 11:57 AM | #48 |
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I tried that already and it wouldn't update. I reset to factory 2 times and even using ctrl+shift+u I cannot get it to update again. I guess trying another wifi wont be so bad for now... as long as I dont have problems. When it WAS working I was really happy with it...
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10-30-2010, 02:23 PM | #49 | |
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There are no further firmware fixes planned at this point. 1.7.1 is the latest and greatest... curious if you meant the desktop application? We do have 1.7.2 planned for the desktop application and that should be coming out imminently (next couple of days). IHeartKobo, We haven't seen any more issues with the battery life using the 1.7.1 firmware. Let's see what we can do to help you out though... first off the stupid question: When you did the full charge, was it until the blue light had come on for the battery? |
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10-30-2010, 04:49 PM | #50 | |
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10-30-2010, 05:39 PM | #51 | |
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We aren't planning on pushing out another immediate firmware update right away. Future features and fixes are always on the roadmap. Didn't mean to give the impression that there wouldn't be ANY more firmware updates.. doh. Sorry about that. |
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10-30-2010, 06:56 PM | #52 |
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I was talking about the fix for the desktop version 1.7.1.
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10-30-2010, 07:18 PM | #53 |
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10-31-2010, 07:02 AM | #54 |
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A general comment here. I keep downloading the desktop and finding it's the same as the one I downloaded on Oct 26. Your download page should have the date the download was made available, and a unique name for the exe (including version would be ideal).
And with the major problems with it, should you not be replacing it with the previous version until the replaced one is available? |
10-31-2010, 08:48 AM | #55 | |
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Much needed? Can't say I've desired it even once since June 17th. Known for database corruptions? Hmm, the VAST majority of kobo users (including me) have never had database issues. Being as SQLite is fully ACID, database corruptions are pretty darn unlikely. The complaints I've seen have been pretty much all ID-10-T errors... |
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10-31-2010, 10:00 AM | #56 |
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My battery issues have seemed to have disappeared with the latest update. I do have the weird power issue but I can usually find things to do while I wait 30 seconds for the unit to power up. With the support from the members of this forum and from the Kobo reps, I am happy with and keeping my Kobo Wifi.
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10-31-2010, 10:50 AM | #57 |
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With my Classic Kobo I often head out to a coffee shop for a drink and a read. I use the technique of pressing the power on button while ordering
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10-31-2010, 10:46 PM | #58 |
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SameerH - Yes, I did full charges until the light changed. Always do. Now my desktop is saying 1.7.1 and my kobo itseld is saying 1.7 and will not update further. I have to manually shut it off because sleep mode stays on forever draining the battery. wi-fi is off etc....
Gonna try and sxchange tomorrow I think and mya just go back to Kobo 1...... if they have any left. They seem to have all mysteriously disapeared |
11-01-2010, 10:42 AM | #59 | |
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11-01-2010, 03:14 PM | #60 |
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They have put a wifi kobo and an original kobo aside for me now... I will try another wifi and then if I run into problems I will go back to the oringial. No black original in stock unfortunately though.
Now... with the new wifi kobo... i ALWAYS keep wifi off. No intentions of using it actually. My question is this... once in sleep mode, how long should it take before it turns off on it's own? Right now it remains in sleep mode for 3 days before dying but never turns off. WIth the new one, what should i be looking for?? Thanks |
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