How do I get 1.8?

windowsrefund · 12-15-2010, 10:21 PM

My new kobo wifi is running firmware 1.7.4 and I can't figure out how to get to 1.8. Shouldn't the kobo check for an upgrade when I connect the wifi? I do not run the "desktop" software because I do not use Microsoft Windows or Apple's OSX. So far, calibre appears to do everything I need. So if I'm not using the native software supplied by kobo, how will I get the firmware upgraded to 1.8? I also do not have a SD card with me at this time.

Many thanks in advance.

pholy · 12-15-2010, 10:26 PM

I'm pretty sure there is no new update for the wifi Kobo. This 1.8.1 release is for the original Kobos to give them most of the functionality of the wifi Kobo. Somebody will have to invent a numbering scheme to keep the two series straight.

Psyke · 12-15-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pholy

I'm pretty sure there is no new update for the wifi Kobo. This 1.8.1 release is for the original Kobos to give them most of the functionality of the wifi Kobo. Somebody will have to invent a numbering scheme to keep the two series straight.

Agreed - Appending an "O" or a "W" to the release Version would be great!

ltr · 12-15-2010, 11:00 PM

I don't understand why Kobo doesn't post the devices firmware and the desktop application version numbers and changes that are made for each version on their website as most other manufacturers do.

ltr

taming · 12-16-2010, 06:54 AM

Good question, ltr. I'll pass it on.

dmacmart · 12-16-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by taming

Good question, ltr. I'll pass it on.

Also a date last updated.

Deerslayer · 12-16-2010, 10:14 AM

I would like to post a simple question, once again, hoping to get a straightforward answer from someone in Kobo company itself:

How do I know when 1.8, or whatever, is available for my Kobo (which I bought the first week it came out at Chapters); second part of the question would be, how do I get at said release?

I bought my Kobo in May, I have been pleased with it, have no real problems, but I would like to see improvements (which have already been acted upon with 1.8, from what I can gather). I did the 1.4 upgrade, without problems, but for the life of me I cannot remember where I started!

I have been looking daily at parts of this forum for about 4 months now, as the endless discussions about the next version proceeded.

I use Calibre and ADE and have downloaded free books from the various places, including a public library. I have not purchased any books. I have logged into KOBOBOOKS.COM and I have the kobo.exe on my computer. I signed up. Yet, when I log in, I see nothing to indicate anything about a firmware release - it seems to only be a bookstore thing.
I do not "sync" anything, either, and I am not sure why I would ever care to do so - I download a book or two, read it, delete it, etc.

dmacmart · 12-16-2010, 10:38 AM

DeerSlayer: this may not be the best place to address a question to the Kobo team. You may have noticed there are quite a LOT of posts in the last few days and the chances of it being seen are much lower than usual.

The 1.8 upgrade is done via the desktop application. Apparently there is something like a 25% chance that your desktop app will get the notice of the new version each time, to avoid stressing the servers. Eventually you will get notified. I, impatient, went to the Kobo website (http://www.kobobooks.com/desktop) and got the desktop software update directly and installed it. When I connected my Kobo, the upgrade happened, with a confirmation dialog. I can't remember if I clicked Sync to get the dialog requesting permission to upgrade or if it just happened when it was plugged in.

For my ADE to work I reset the Kobo to factory defaults and reauthorize it, but I don't think everyone had to do that.

(If you have questions for Kobo, there are a few ways: PM one of their reps on MR, call the customer support line, go to the Customer Care website (http://kobo.zendesk.com/anonymous_requests/new), or use the support tab in Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kobo#!/kobo?v=app_227698805184. Better than a generic post in MR)

Psyke · 12-16-2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerslayer

I would like to post a simple question, once again, hoping to get a straightforward answer from someone in Kobo company itself:

How do I know when 1.8, or whatever, is available for my Kobo (which I bought the first week it came out at Chapters); second part of the question would be, how do I get at said release?

I bought my Kobo in May, I have been pleased with it, have no real problems, but I would like to see improvements (which have already been acted upon with 1.8, from what I can gather). I did the 1.4 upgrade, without problems, but for the life of me I cannot remember where I started!

I have been looking daily at parts of this forum for about 4 months now, as the endless discussions about the next version proceeded.

I use Calibre and ADE and have downloaded free books from the various places, including a public library. I have not purchased any books. I have logged into KOBOBOOKS.COM and I have the kobo.exe on my computer. I signed up. Yet, when I log in, I see nothing to indicate anything about a firmware release - it seems to only be a bookstore thing.
I do not "sync" anything, either, and I am not sure why I would ever care to do so - I download a book or two, read it, delete it, etc.

Instructions on how to get the update for the original kobo has been pretty well documented here.

Taming, who's been helping with the beta testing, has a great post here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=111310

and if you don't want to use the kobo software, you can follow JCKobo's (he's a project manager with kobo) instructions here.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=111475

Just keep in mind that if you update your firmware, then you will have problems with Calibre until an update is rolled out for that app.

taming · 12-16-2010, 11:42 AM

The OP has Kobo WiFi, this update does NOT apply to WiFi users. WiFi users will be offered the new desktop (which is much improved in a behind the scene way) when the WiFI unit is synced to the desktop via USB. If there are any device updates, they also will be installed at that time. There have been a couple of small software updates since the Kobo WiFi's release.

Psyke · 12-16-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

The OP has Kobo WiFi, this update does NOT apply to WiFi users. WiFi users will be offered the new desktop (which is much improved in a behind the scene way) when the WiFI unit is synced to the desktop via USB. If there are any device updates, they also will be installed at that time. There have been a couple of small software updates since the Kobo WiFi's release.

The software didn't update for me that way; I've actually started to keep the kobo software setup exe from the kobo itself on my desktop which I'll run every so often to see if there's an update as it's more of a kobo download manager, grabbing the most recent version their online repository

taming · 12-16-2010, 12:28 PM

Well, I just updated a brand new WiFi reader that way. I know it didn't work for me either on my other WiFi reader until now. I think this might be one of the features of the new desktop. I will have to check with Kobo staff to confirm this.

ltr · 12-16-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psyke

The software didn't update for me that way; I've actually started to keep the kobo software setup exe from the kobo itself on my desktop which I'll run every so often to see if there's an update as it's more of a kobo download manager, grabbing the most recent version their online repository

Can you explain further? I don't understand.

ltr

Psyke · 12-16-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltr

Can you explain further? I don't understand.

ltr

This is regarding the Desktop software, not the firmware. On the kobo Wifi, the desktop software setup app (Sorry, don't have the exact name), is actually a download manager that goes to a kobo online repository to grab a copy of the software and downloads it before installing it. This is usually the most up to date version available. (minus what may be available to beta testers)

If you go to the kobo site itself to download the desktop app, it is (or at least was..it's been a couple version since I downloaded the package from there), it's a complete package of whatever version they have posted, which is not always the most current (ie - it might take a couple hours/days before the newest version is posted officially).

If there is a firmware version for your particular kobo, you should be prompted to install it when you plug your kobo into your PC and start your desktop software (the most current version, and you may need to do a book update/device sync), or, in the case of the kobo wifi, you should be prompted if you connect wirelessly to the store and update your library. This has been the two ways I've gotten my firmware updates for the 3 kobo's I currently have, and expect the same delivery when the next firmware is released for the wifi version, whenever that may be.

ltr · 12-16-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyke

...............
If you go to the kobo site itself to download the desktop app, it is (or at least was..it's been a couple version since I downloaded the package from there), it's a complete package of whatever version they have posted, .....

Ahh OK, thanks Psyke. I actually didn't know that was there. I went to the site and do see the kobosetup.exe available to download.

Again, I wish Kobo would show versions of their software. It would be so easy for them to do that.

ltr

12-15-2010, 10:21 PM	#1
windowsrefund Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kobo wifi	How do I get 1.8? My new kobo wifi is running firmware 1.7.4 and I can't figure out how to get to 1.8. Shouldn't the kobo check for an upgrade when I connect the wifi? I do not run the "desktop" software because I do not use Microsoft Windows or Apple's OSX. So far, calibre appears to do everything I need. So if I'm not using the native software supplied by kobo, how will I get the firmware upgraded to 1.8? I also do not have a SD card with me at this time. Many thanks in advance.

12-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	I'm pretty sure there is no new update for the wifi Kobo. This 1.8.1 release is for the original Kobos to give them most of the functionality of the wifi Kobo. Somebody will have to invent a numbering scheme to keep the two series straight.

12-15-2010, 11:00 PM	#4
ltr Addict Posts: 399 Karma: 104628 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle PW-2	I don't understand why Kobo doesn't post the devices firmware and the desktop application version numbers and changes that are made for each version on their website as most other manufacturers do. ltr

12-16-2010, 06:54 AM	#5
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Good question, ltr. I'll pass it on.

12-16-2010, 10:14 AM	#7
Deerslayer Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: KOBO	I would like to post a simple question, once again, hoping to get a straightforward answer from someone in Kobo company itself: How do I know when 1.8, or whatever, is available for my Kobo (which I bought the first week it came out at Chapters); second part of the question would be, how do I get at said release? I bought my Kobo in May, I have been pleased with it, have no real problems, but I would like to see improvements (which have already been acted upon with 1.8, from what I can gather). I did the 1.4 upgrade, without problems, but for the life of me I cannot remember where I started! I have been looking daily at parts of this forum for about 4 months now, as the endless discussions about the next version proceeded. I use Calibre and ADE and have downloaded free books from the various places, including a public library. I have not purchased any books. I have logged into KOBOBOOKS.COM and I have the kobo.exe on my computer. I signed up. Yet, when I log in, I see nothing to indicate anything about a firmware release - it seems to only be a bookstore thing. I do not "sync" anything, either, and I am not sure why I would ever care to do so - I download a book or two, read it, delete it, etc.

12-16-2010, 10:38 AM	#8
dmacmart Fanatic Posts: 534 Karma: 696908 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Glo, Arc, H2O, iPhone, iPad 2, (husband)Touch	DeerSlayer: this may not be the best place to address a question to the Kobo team. You may have noticed there are quite a LOT of posts in the last few days and the chances of it being seen are much lower than usual. The 1.8 upgrade is done via the desktop application. Apparently there is something like a 25% chance that your desktop app will get the notice of the new version each time, to avoid stressing the servers. Eventually you will get notified. I, impatient, went to the Kobo website (http://www.kobobooks.com/desktop) and got the desktop software update directly and installed it. When I connected my Kobo, the upgrade happened, with a confirmation dialog. I can't remember if I clicked Sync to get the dialog requesting permission to upgrade or if it just happened when it was plugged in. For my ADE to work I reset the Kobo to factory defaults and reauthorize it, but I don't think everyone had to do that. (If you have questions for Kobo, there are a few ways: PM one of their reps on MR, call the customer support line, go to the Customer Care website (http://kobo.zendesk.com/anonymous_requests/new), or use the support tab in Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/kobo#!/kobo?v=app_227698805184. Better than a generic post in MR)

12-16-2010, 11:42 AM	#10
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	The OP has Kobo WiFi, this update does NOT apply to WiFi users. WiFi users will be offered the new desktop (which is much improved in a behind the scene way) when the WiFI unit is synced to the desktop via USB. If there are any device updates, they also will be installed at that time. There have been a couple of small software updates since the Kobo WiFi's release.

12-16-2010, 12:28 PM	#12
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Well, I just updated a brand new WiFi reader that way. I know it didn't work for me either on my other WiFi reader until now. I think this might be one of the features of the new desktop. I will have to check with Kobo staff to confirm this.