Direct Links to Kobo Firmware - Page 41

DNSB · 11-13-2013, 10:13 PM

For the 3.0.0 firmware release, the two versions I've seen are found at:

For the original Touch (N905/N905B)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

For the Touch N905C, Glo and Aura HD. This should also work for the Mini but I don't have one to test with and so far, there's been no feedback from a Mini owner.

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

Regards,
David

paola · 11-14-2013, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackastor

This has been released for the touch. And yes it has pocket. and a home screen like the Aura HD,Aura, and Glo

regards

Jack

have they brought the stats for sideloaded kepubs back?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

For the 3.0.0 firmware release, the two versions I've seen are found at:

For the original Touch (N905/N905B)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

For the Touch N905C, Glo and Aura HD. This should also work for the Mini but I don't have one to test with and so far, there's been no feedback from a Mini owner.

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

Regards,
David

this last one for the Mini? I'd love to be able to use Pocket, but I hate losing the stats...

boh! · 11-14-2013, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

For the 3.0.0 firmware release, the two versions I've seen are found at:

For the original Touch (N905/N905B)
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

For the Touch N905C, Glo and Aura HD. This should also work for the Mini but I don't have one to test with and so far, there's been no feedback from a Mini owner.

http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip

Regards,
David

Thank you very much!

Friedelxt · 11-14-2013, 01:40 PM

And Aura (no HD)?

murg · 11-14-2013, 04:54 PM

I've updated the first post with the 3.0.0 release.

Andrew Ashling · 11-14-2013, 09:47 PM

I just updated my Kobo Glo from 2.5.2 to 2.10.0.

It seems the top-margin is gone.

I'm a writer and I format my own books.

I already hard coded a left and right margin of 10px, since if I don't, on some devices (like the Sony) the text will cling to the sides of the screen.
I now put in a top margin of 15px and a bottom margin of 5 px (since there is a bottom margin.

Two questions:

1. Would this be good general values? Or do people prefer no margins at all?

2. Is there a reason Kobo has a user setting for the left/right margins, but not for top/bottom ones? Or is there an "under the hood" way?

davidfor · 11-15-2013, 12:43 AM

Hi Andrew,

The big top margin in epubs was only there for one or to firmware versions. Plus one where the book title was displayed.

I prefer no margins. I think that the Kobo devices handle the left and right well, so I can adjust them.

For the top and bottom and bottom margins, I have wondered why Kobo don't have options for them. Or adjust them with the side margins. But, because of the page numbers at the bottom, it probably isn't needed as that forces space. The top margin is about right for me, but I could understand wanting a few extra pixels.

I just tried you settings on my Glo. They are just a little bit more than I would like. I think on the lower resolution Touch, they would be to much. I don't have the Touch with me to test.

jfcool · 11-15-2013, 05:04 AM

I updated my Kobo Glo (N613) from 2.8.1 to 3.0.0 but i have the same problem that 2.10.0. The brightness returns to 1% as soon as I turn off and I turn on light.

I was hoping that 3.0.0 would fix that but not. I returned to 2.8.1 and I don't have that. I'll stay with it until the day they'll take this problem into consideration because it's not acceptable for me to adjust the brightness every time I turn on the light.

Especially as it flashes in 1% and I have to set it to at least 3% minimum for a stable illumination.

Andrew Ashling · 11-15-2013, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Hi Andrew,

The big top margin in epubs was only there for one or to firmware versions. Plus one where the book title was displayed.

I prefer no margins. I think that the Kobo devices handle the left and right well, so I can adjust them.

For the top and bottom and bottom margins, I have wondered why Kobo don't have options for them. Or adjust them with the side margins. But, because of the page numbers at the bottom, it probably isn't needed as that forces space. The top margin is about right for me, but I could understand wanting a few extra pixels.

I just tried you settings on my Glo. They are just a little bit more than I would like. I think on the lower resolution Touch, they would be to much. I don't have the Touch with me to test.

Thanks.

It's all a question of personal preferences, I suppose. I like margins on all sides. I also liked the feature where each page showed the title on top. I really wish Kobo would let users decide about top and bottom margins. And about what shows on the home screen (don't get me started).

I think I'd better code like I used to (bottom/top: 0; right/left: 10px), and for myself revert to 2.5.2.

* I can't see any killer features, or maybe I just missed them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfcool

I updated my Kobo Glo (N613) from 2.8.1 to 3.0.0 but
I returned to 2.8.1 and I don't have that.

* Is it really necessary to do a factory reset, or can I just use the normal procedure to revert to an earlier version of the firmware?

davidfor · 11-15-2013, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Ashling

Thanks.

It's all a question of personal preferences, I suppose. I like margins on all sides. I also liked the feature where each page showed the title on top. I really wish Kobo would let users decide about top and bottom margins. And about what shows on the home screen (don't get me started).

Personal preference has a big affect on things like this. Having the title on the screen is something waver on. I missed it when I first started using my Kobos. Now it doesn't bug me either way. It is something that would be good to make optional.

Quote:

I think I'd better code like I used to (bottom/top: 0; right/left: 10px), and for myself revert to 2.5.2.

* I can't see any killer features, or maybe I just missed them?

Pocket is probably the thing most people are raving about. There are enough other changes that I wouldn't go back. You would have to look through the release threads to see if there something you want.

Quote:

* Is it really necessary to do a factory reset, or can I just use the normal procedure to revert to an earlier version of the firmware?

Unfortunately, yes. There was a change in how Kobo built the firmware with the 2.6.x firmware that meant going back without a factory reset wasn't safe.

jfcool · 11-15-2013, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Ashling

* Is it really necessary to do a factory reset, or can I just use the normal procedure to revert to an earlier version of the firmware?

I used the normal procedure and no problem for me (Glo N613). Everything works as before : all my font settings, light, etc. (2.8.1 > 3.0.0 and 3.0.0 > 2.8.1 b2c05cda0e, 20/09/13).

This trip will at least have the advantage of making me appreciate my kobo as it was

Andrew Ashling · 11-15-2013, 07:44 AM

@davidfor & jfcool

Thank you for your help and quick replies.

FYI:

I tried to revert through the normal procedure and my Kobo got stuck.
Did a factory reset fidgeting with the power and light switches.
Installed firmware 2.5.2.
I have my "old" Kobo back.

akorx · 11-15-2013, 08:01 PM

Hi !

Do you know if delete easily the bookmarks with menu when we use the main memory (this is an add-on brought by FW 2.8.1) will be OK with the next FW (after 3.0.0) ?

MetalOllie · 11-15-2013, 08:47 PM

Hi,

Ive updated my Kobo Touch (905C) to 3.0, and everything, including Pocket works well. The device also seems noticably quicker. The only problem I have is, since the update, book covers are no longer displayed while in standby, only a text summary of the title and book format. Can anyone advise how to get proper book covers back?

Thanks!

russellcwarren · 11-16-2013, 08:42 AM

i tried the 3.0 firmware on my mini and it broke it. wifi stopped working, so did usb also the home screen images where to large. so it was out with the screwdriver to fix it.

11-13-2013, 10:13 PM	#601
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 48,175 Karma: 174315444 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	For the 3.0.0 firmware release, the two versions I've seen are found at: For the original Touch (N905/N905B) http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip For the Touch N905C, Glo and Aura HD. This should also work for the Mini but I don't have one to test with and so far, there's been no feedback from a Mini owner. http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...date-3.0.0.zip Regards, David Last edited by DNSB; 11-14-2013 at 02:00 AM. Reason: Added Glo and Aura HD as targets

11-15-2013, 05:04 AM	#608
jfcool Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kobo Glo N613	I updated my Kobo Glo (N613) from 2.8.1 to 3.0.0 but i have the same problem that 2.10.0. The brightness returns to 1% as soon as I turn off and I turn on light. I was hoping that 3.0.0 would fix that but not. I returned to 2.8.1 and I don't have that. I'll stay with it until the day they'll take this problem into consideration because it's not acceptable for me to adjust the brightness every time I turn on the light. Especially as it flashes in 1% and I have to set it to at least 3% minimum for a stable illumination. Last edited by jfcool; 11-16-2013 at 08:17 AM.

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11-14-2013, 09:47 PM	#606
Andrew Ashling Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 549264 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I divide my time between Ormidon, Ximerion and Antwerp, Belgium Device: Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Clara, Kobo Aura One, Kobo Libra H2O	I just updated my Kobo Glo from 2.5.2 to 2.10.0. It seems the top-margin is gone. I'm a writer and I format my own books. I already hard coded a left and right margin of 10px, since if I don't, on some devices (like the Sony) the text will cling to the sides of the screen. I now put in a top margin of 15px and a bottom margin of 5 px (since there is a bottom margin. Two questions: 1. Would this be good general values? Or do people prefer no margins at all? 2. Is there a reason Kobo has a user setting for the left/right margins, but not for top/bottom ones? Or is there an "under the hood" way?

11-15-2013, 12:43 AM	#607
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	Hi Andrew, The big top margin in epubs was only there for one or to firmware versions. Plus one where the book title was displayed. I prefer no margins. I think that the Kobo devices handle the left and right well, so I can adjust them. For the top and bottom and bottom margins, I have wondered why Kobo don't have options for them. Or adjust them with the side margins. But, because of the page numbers at the bottom, it probably isn't needed as that forces space. The top margin is about right for me, but I could understand wanting a few extra pixels. I just tried you settings on my Glo. They are just a little bit more than I would like. I think on the lower resolution Touch, they would be to much. I don't have the Touch with me to test.

11-15-2013, 07:44 AM	#612
Andrew Ashling Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 549264 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I divide my time between Ormidon, Ximerion and Antwerp, Belgium Device: Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Clara, Kobo Aura One, Kobo Libra H2O	@davidfor & jfcool Thank you for your help and quick replies. FYI: I tried to revert through the normal procedure and my Kobo got stuck. Did a factory reset fidgeting with the power and light switches. Installed firmware 2.5.2. I have my "old" Kobo back.

11-15-2013, 08:01 PM	#613
akorx Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 59242 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: France, languages : french and a little bit english. Device: Kobo Glo, Aura HD	Hi ! Do you know if delete easily the bookmarks with menu when we use the main memory (this is an add-on brought by FW 2.8.1) will be OK with the next FW (after 3.0.0) ?

11-15-2013, 08:47 PM	#614
MetalOllie Member Posts: 15 Karma: 25172 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Kobo Touch	Hi, Ive updated my Kobo Touch (905C) to 3.0, and everything, including Pocket works well. The device also seems noticably quicker. The only problem I have is, since the update, book covers are no longer displayed while in standby, only a text summary of the title and book format. Can anyone advise how to get proper book covers back? Thanks!

11-16-2013, 08:42 AM	#615
russellcwarren Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 12026 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: kobo mini	i tried the 3.0 firmware on my mini and it broke it. wifi stopped working, so did usb also the home screen images where to large. so it was out with the screwdriver to fix it.