Just got firmware 3.3.0 - Page 2

jgoguen · 04-22-2014, 09:13 PM

That's OK, the affiliate that got them early last time (or at least, one of them... I think...) is showing up now as no update available

davidfor · 04-22-2014, 09:28 PM

Here is what I know has changed in 3.3.0:

Finishing a book, opening the shelf list now happens without the need for an extra tap.
Percent read for kepubs is being displayed correctly on the Touch.
Not getting any extra taps causing bookmarks or going to the wrong page.
Light now coming on when level set to 1%!
Using name to sort the collections list if the option is missing from the config file.
When writing a new annotation, the shift key is set for the first letter.
Flashing when going to sleep or powering off has changed. Now shows a black screen before showing the sleep or power off screen.

The one problem I am seeing is that the Gothic font has lost italics and bold in epubs. That might just be me, but it is on both my Glo and Touch

This is based on my notes during the beta process. There is usually something that I have missed.

The above is the official stuff. There is a very interesting hidden change. Add the following lines to the config file:

Code:

[FeatureSettings]
FullScreenReading=true

Then go to the "Reading settings" page of the settings. The screen is messed up on the Glo, but, there should be a new section titled "Page layout" with one option. The options is "Show header and footer". It works as advertised and for both epubs and kepubs. If you make the change from within a book, you might need to reopen the book for it to take affect.

rwhe · 04-22-2014, 11:54 PM

Thanks, davidfor. I don't know what hapless, giggling idiots like me (who nevertheless love their Kobos) would do without dedicated power users like you. I'm not being sarcastic; I am genuinely grateful.

DNSB · 04-23-2014, 12:54 AM

The links for the 3.3.0 (gen 3, 4, 5) firmware have been posted in the Direct Links thread.

Post is https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=849

Regards,
David

Joques · 04-23-2014, 01:15 AM

Have they fixed the line height in Kobo Nickel? :-)

DNSB · 04-23-2014, 02:23 AM

After installing 3.3.0 on an Aura HD, it appears that the FullScreenReading does pretty much what it says. No header, no footer, fill the screen with text or images.

However, when I tried to do a screen capture, the Aura HD did not go into sleep when I toggled the power button but neither could I find the screen capture file.

Regards,
David

davidfor · 04-23-2014, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joques

Have they fixed the line height in Kobo Nickel? :-)

No

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

After installing 3.3.0 on an Aura HD, it appears that the FullScreenReading does pretty much what it says. No header, no footer, fill the screen with text or images.

Yes, but I think I prefer the page numbers at the bottom. It would have been nice to turn the header and footer off separately

Quote:

However, when I tried to do a screen capture, the Aura HD did not go into sleep when I toggled the power button but neither could I find the screen capture file.

Yes, screenshots seem to be broken.

rwhe · 04-23-2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgoguen

@rwhe: what's your affiliate code (from .kobo/affiliate.conf)?

[General]
affiliate=bestbuyca

HTH.

hleo12 · 04-23-2014, 03:02 AM

How long does it usually take for kobo to finish rolling out the updates to all regions?

And what does this mean when this is the affiliate code:
[General]affiliate=Kobo

I was expecting the name of the store and the country initial based on the given above...

davidfor · 04-23-2014, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hleo12

How long does it usually take for kobo to finish rolling out the updates to all regions?

It can take close to a month. They usually roll out to a small set, wait a couple of days and then start expanding.

Quote:

And what does this mean when this is the affiliate code:
[General]affiliate=Kobo

I was expecting the name of the store and the country initial based on the given above...

Yes, most of the affiliates are a store name. I think "Kobo" means there isn't an affiliate. Mine are like that. They were all bought from shops that don't have sell books.

hleo12 · 04-23-2014, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Yes, most of the affiliates are a store name. I think "Kobo" means there isn't an affiliate. Mine are like that. They were all bought from shops that don't have sell books.

That's interesting, cause I bought mine from the official retailer of Kobo in our country. It's even listed on Kobo's website. But anyway, I guess I'll just wait for the official update. I'm really scared to sideload it.

Leonatus · 04-23-2014, 06:01 AM

My usual question: Does the new firmware have any effect on the "not recognizing SD-card"-issue at booting?

mahtin · 04-23-2014, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

The links for the 3.3.0 (gen 3, 4 5) firmware have been posted in the Direct Links thread.

Post is https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=849

Regards,
David

Thanks, just updated via sideload my newish Aura HD without apparent damage.
Paged through a chapter of the current book. Looks fine.

davidfor · 04-23-2014, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonatus

My usual question: Does the new firmware have any effect on the "not recognizing SD-card"-issue at booting?

Unfortunately not.

Lynx-lynx · 04-23-2014, 07:42 AM

Just used DNSB's link in Murg's Direct Links to Kobo Firmware (page 57 until Murg posts it on the front page) thread without a hitch.

I don't know if it's the particular lighting I'm in at the moment, but my Glo with light on and book open seems clearer, the font has better definition or something. I'm using 'document default'.

Maybe there's no change and I'm just seeing it differently in this light.

Anyway as a new version all seems to be doing what it should be doing.

For info, I have only Calibre side loaded non DRM Epubs on the device, never have wifi connected or enabled, and don't have an SD card in. So I'm probably not what the regular user does and my info may not reflect your own experiences.

04-22-2014, 09:28 PM	#17
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	Here is what I know has changed in 3.3.0: Finishing a book, opening the shelf list now happens without the need for an extra tap. Percent read for kepubs is being displayed correctly on the Touch. Not getting any extra taps causing bookmarks or going to the wrong page. Light now coming on when level set to 1%! Using name to sort the collections list if the option is missing from the config file. When writing a new annotation, the shift key is set for the first letter. Flashing when going to sleep or powering off has changed. Now shows a black screen before showing the sleep or power off screen. The one problem I am seeing is that the Gothic font has lost italics and bold in epubs. That might just be me, but it is on both my Glo and Touch This is based on my notes during the beta process. There is usually something that I have missed. The above is the official stuff. There is a very interesting hidden change. Add the following lines to the config file: Code: [FeatureSettings] FullScreenReading=true Then go to the "Reading settings" page of the settings. The screen is messed up on the Glo, but, there should be a new section titled "Page layout" with one option. The options is "Show header and footer". It works as advertised and for both epubs and kepubs. If you make the change from within a book, you might need to reopen the book for it to take affect. Last edited by davidfor; 05-08-2014 at 12:59 AM. Reason: Collections list sorting wasn't actually fixed.

04-23-2014, 12:54 AM	#19
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	3.3.0 firmware download links The links for the 3.3.0 (gen 3, 4, 5) firmware have been posted in the Direct Links thread. Post is https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=849 Regards, David Last edited by DNSB; 04-23-2014 at 12:36 PM.

04-23-2014, 02:23 AM	#21
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	Question about 3.3.0 After installing 3.3.0 on an Aura HD, it appears that the FullScreenReading does pretty much what it says. No header, no footer, fill the screen with text or images. However, when I tried to do a screen capture, the Aura HD did not go into sleep when I toggled the power button but neither could I find the screen capture file. Regards, David

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04-22-2014, 09:13 PM	#16
jgoguen Generally Awesome Person Posts: 1,100 Karma: 2191133 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: /dev/kmem Device: Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Oasis	That's OK, the affiliate that got them early last time (or at least, one of them... I think...) is showing up now as no update available

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rwhe Hierodule Posts: 170 Karma: 629686 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo Glo, calibre, Android, FBReader	Thanks, davidfor. I don't know what hapless, giggling idiots like me (who nevertheless love their Kobos) would do without dedicated power users like you. I'm not being sarcastic; I am genuinely grateful.

04-23-2014, 01:15 AM	#20
Joques Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 107414 Join Date: May 2013 Device: Kobo Glo	Have they fixed the line height in Kobo Nickel? :-)

04-23-2014, 03:02 AM	#24
hleo12 Guru Posts: 655 Karma: 5078890 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Kobo Glo (deceased), Kindle 4th, Kindle Basic 10th Generation	How long does it usually take for kobo to finish rolling out the updates to all regions? And what does this mean when this is the affiliate code: [General]affiliate=Kobo I was expecting the name of the store and the country initial based on the given above...

04-23-2014, 06:01 AM	#27
Leonatus Wizard Posts: 1,088 Karma: 11502975 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Guben, Brandenburg, Germany Device: Kobo Clara 2E, Tolino Shine 3	My usual question: Does the new firmware have any effect on the "not recognizing SD-card"-issue at booting?

04-23-2014, 07:42 AM	#30
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Just used DNSB's link in Murg's Direct Links to Kobo Firmware (page 57 until Murg posts it on the front page) thread without a hitch. I don't know if it's the particular lighting I'm in at the moment, but my Glo with light on and book open seems clearer, the font has better definition or something. I'm using 'document default'. Maybe there's no change and I'm just seeing it differently in this light. Anyway as a new version all seems to be doing what it should be doing. For info, I have only Calibre side loaded non DRM Epubs on the device, never have wifi connected or enabled, and don't have an SD card in. So I'm probably not what the regular user does and my info may not reflect your own experiences.