Is there any Kobo firmware/hardware up for beta testing right now? - Page 2

ltr · 03-13-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

Kobo WiFi is in beta testing for 1.9. It began a few days ago.

Taming, are you participating this time?

If so, are you allowed to reveal features, such as the much requested GO TO function and proper 'battery-low' indication?

ltr

amo · 03-13-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sao

Ooh, I'm excited to see what it will contain! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for "go to page" and bookmarking options! Thanks for letting us know.

Yeah, what she said.

taming · 03-13-2011, 05:19 PM

I'm in the beta group. I'm not comfortable talking about features without a heads up from the kobo folks.

ltr · 03-13-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

I'm in the beta group. I'm not comfortable talking about features without a heads up from the kobo folks.

No problem, understandable.

taming · 03-15-2011, 09:05 AM

1.9 (both desktop and WiFi update) are live today. It is being rolled out slowly with about 5% of users getting it today.

New feature list:

- Go To Page / Go To Chapter in books, newspapers, magazines, Epubs, and PDF files.
- Add wireless networks with hidden SSIDs
- Remove books and documents from I'm Reading (Close the book) via a new menu option on the I'm Reading screen
- Remove books and documents from I'm Reading (Close the book) via a new menu option while reading
- Add an Update Library menu item to the main Menu
- Revised graphics for WiFi signal
- Updated time zone settings

Although not considered features, the reader can also support the file formats introduced in the last kobo-1 update.

This update is just for Kobo branded versions for the moment. Borders etc coming soon.

ltr · 03-15-2011, 11:10 AM

That's good news Taming.

Can you tell us what the new file formats are?

Any change to the battery low routine?

ltr

taming · 03-15-2011, 11:21 AM

I haven't tested all of these, but I believe this is the list jpeg, bmp, tiff, png, rtf, html, txt, plus cbz and cbr. This is the list they gave us when we were doing the kobo-1 testing. Kobo is careful not to say this is a feature, which I believe means it is not officially supported through help etc.

siraks · 03-15-2011, 11:25 AM

cbz and cbr would be awesome

The Terminator · 03-15-2011, 11:58 AM

Does this mean it won't be for KO1? will we eventually get these features?

taming · 03-15-2011, 12:49 PM

I have no idea, Terminator, if this will be released for Kobo-1 or not. As you know, hardware limitations on Kobo-1 makes things much more difficult. The file part works on both. Just connect your Kobo by USB, create a Documents folder on the root of the Kobo drive, and then paste/drag the files you want into that folder.

sabredog · 03-16-2011, 12:10 AM

Be nice if the Ko1 will have that file support as well!

taming · 03-16-2011, 05:01 AM

It does have the file support.

wizzard · 03-16-2011, 07:50 AM

Are they rolling out the update to 5% of users per day? My new Kobo wasn't updated yesterday, I am wondering about today.

sabredog · 03-16-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

It does have the file support.

Sorry. My wife has had a complex migraine for three days...

Kind of knocks the emotional stuffing out of me...

keniya · 03-17-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

I have no idea, Terminator, if this will be released for Kobo-1 or not. As you know, hardware limitations on Kobo-1 makes things much more difficult.

So, we will address this question to JCKobo. Is there a chance that we will see a firmware updates for Kobo-1? Doesn't seem like GoTo functionality lies beyound its hardware capacities. This model is not outdated, we deserve the support for at least 1 year from the date of purchase. In fact, they are still selling this model: http://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/ereader

03-15-2011, 09:05 AM	#20
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	1.9 (both desktop and WiFi update) are live today. It is being rolled out slowly with about 5% of users getting it today. New feature list: - Go To Page / Go To Chapter in books, newspapers, magazines, Epubs, and PDF files. - Add wireless networks with hidden SSIDs - Remove books and documents from I'm Reading (Close the book) via a new menu option on the I'm Reading screen - Remove books and documents from I'm Reading (Close the book) via a new menu option while reading - Add an Update Library menu item to the main Menu - Revised graphics for WiFi signal - Updated time zone settings Although not considered features, the reader can also support the file formats introduced in the last kobo-1 update. This update is just for Kobo branded versions for the moment. Borders etc coming soon. Last edited by taming; 03-15-2011 at 09:08 AM. Reason: more info

03-15-2011, 12:49 PM	#25
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	I have no idea, Terminator, if this will be released for Kobo-1 or not. As you know, hardware limitations on Kobo-1 makes things much more difficult. The file part works on both. Just connect your Kobo by USB, create a Documents folder on the root of the Kobo drive, and then paste/drag the files you want into that folder. Last edited by taming; 03-15-2011 at 12:52 PM.

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03-13-2011, 05:19 PM	#18
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	I'm in the beta group. I'm not comfortable talking about features without a heads up from the kobo folks.

03-15-2011, 11:10 AM	#21
ltr Addict Posts: 399 Karma: 104628 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle PW-2	That's good news Taming. Can you tell us what the new file formats are? Any change to the battery low routine? ltr

03-15-2011, 11:21 AM	#22
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	I haven't tested all of these, but I believe this is the list jpeg, bmp, tiff, png, rtf, html, txt, plus cbz and cbr. This is the list they gave us when we were doing the kobo-1 testing. Kobo is careful not to say this is a feature, which I believe means it is not officially supported through help etc.

03-15-2011, 11:25 AM	#23
siraks use the force Posts: 575 Karma: 564666 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Device: Kobo Touch, Lenovo K1	cbz and cbr would be awesome

03-15-2011, 11:58 AM	#24
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Does this mean it won't be for KO1? will we eventually get these features?

03-16-2011, 12:10 AM	#26
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Be nice if the Ko1 will have that file support as well!

03-16-2011, 05:01 AM	#27
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	It does have the file support.

03-16-2011, 07:50 AM	#28
wizzard The Reader Posts: 52 Karma: 10714 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Device: Aura HD	Are they rolling out the update to 5% of users per day? My new Kobo wasn't updated yesterday, I am wondering about today.