Glo Glo Won't Update?

ciscopixie · 05-04-2013, 10:05 PM

Hello!

I have searched most of the Glo threads and a couple of others, but cannot seem to find anyone with the same issue. My Glo is running 2.4.0, but won't update to 2.5.0 or 2.5.1.

I've tried to update using sync and Kobo Desktop.. both say that there's no update

odd considering I bought my father a Mini a few days ago and it updated to 2.5.1

Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance

Ripplinger · 05-04-2013, 10:21 PM

Check this thread starting at Post #38 and see if the instructions there don't get your Glo updated. It worked for me.

ciscopixie · 05-04-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

Check this thread starting at Post #38 and see if the instructions there don't get your Glo updated. It worked for me.

Thanks

I was on that thread too, but alas, I don't even have the update in the Kobo folder.

Ripplinger · 05-04-2013, 11:01 PM

Try downloading the update directly to your PC then, unzip it and copy it over to your Kobo Glo. The bottom of Post #1 in this thread has the link to 2.5.1 for the Glo. When you disconnect from the USB cable then, it should force the update.

sherman · 05-04-2013, 11:58 PM

Maybe it's a New Zealand issue?

I finally decided it was time to update my Glo today (I wanted to wait till Calibre support was present etc). First I tried plugging it into Kobo Desktop and let it do its syncing stuff. No sign of a new firmware there.

Then I tried doing a sync over WiFi. No sign of a new update then either.

EDIT: Funny enough, I was just about to start a new thread about this very issue, and then I saw this thread and the symptoms matched. Then I saw your location was NZ, and I wonder if we both have a particular batch that hasn't received the update?

GeoffR · 05-05-2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherman

Maybe it's a New Zealand issue?

I gave up waiting for my Glo to update and sideloaded the new firmware instead, but I have seen posts from others in NZ who got the update.

ciscopixie · 05-05-2013, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffR

I gave up waiting for my Glo to update and sideloaded the new firmware instead, but I have seen posts from others in NZ who got the update.

I'll be side-loading the firmware once my ereader has all my books back on it

thought it might update if I factory reset it, but no... it refused.

05-04-2013, 11:58 PM	#5
sherman Guru Posts: 875 Karma: 2676800 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Taranaki - NZ Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	Maybe it's a New Zealand issue? I finally decided it was time to update my Glo today (I wanted to wait till Calibre support was present etc). First I tried plugging it into Kobo Desktop and let it do its syncing stuff. No sign of a new firmware there. Then I tried doing a sync over WiFi. No sign of a new update then either. EDIT: Funny enough, I was just about to start a new thread about this very issue, and then I saw this thread and the symptoms matched. Then I saw your location was NZ, and I wonder if we both have a particular batch that hasn't received the update? Last edited by sherman; 05-05-2013 at 12:00 AM.

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05-04-2013, 10:05 PM	#1
ciscopixie Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 5868 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Zealand Device: Kobo Aura HD, iPhone SE	Glo Won't Update? Hello! I have searched most of the Glo threads and a couple of others, but cannot seem to find anyone with the same issue. My Glo is running 2.4.0, but won't update to 2.5.0 or 2.5.1. I've tried to update using sync and Kobo Desktop.. both say that there's no update odd considering I bought my father a Mini a few days ago and it updated to 2.5.1 Am I missing something? Thanks in advance

05-04-2013, 10:21 PM	#2
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	Check this thread starting at Post #38 and see if the instructions there don't get your Glo updated. It worked for me.

05-04-2013, 11:01 PM	#4
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	Try downloading the update directly to your PC then, unzip it and copy it over to your Kobo Glo. The bottom of Post #1 in this thread has the link to 2.5.1 for the Glo. When you disconnect from the USB cable then, it should force the update.