Firmware 3.12.1

freekobo · 02-02-2015, 10:31 AM

I just got a new update this morning.

3.12.1 (c1198635ca, 1/29/15)

I found the URLs for Glo & Aura;

Mark 4;
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.1.zip

Mark 5;
http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.1.zip

tshering · 02-02-2015, 10:59 AM

One change is in response to a bug report by Frostschutz. Another (maybe not so) interesting thing is the mention of the device code names alyssum and pika.

meeera · 02-02-2015, 11:05 AM

My H2O just updated too. The download was a fair bit quicker than usual. The release notes say that now the Ratings and Reviews feature is enabled - "Tap the new Reviews tab on your book's Details screen to see what other Kobo readers have to say. Add your own reviews for books you've read... but no spoilers, please!"

Only works with Kobo-bought-and-synced books.

PeterT · 02-02-2015, 12:19 PM

Lol... they are quick. The testers only saw it for the first time on the 29th!

Nick_1964 · 02-02-2015, 12:45 PM

Oops.. a whole lot of patching again... hope the ghosting problem is solved..
Will it be named "Icecold" Murg ?

yayo · 02-02-2015, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

My H2O just updated too. The download was a fair bit quicker than usual. The release notes say that now the Ratings and Reviews feature is enabled - "Tap the new Reviews tab on your book's Details screen to see what other Kobo readers have to say. Add your own reviews for books you've read... but no spoilers, please!"

Only works with Kobo-bought-and-synced books.

Mine has just updated. I bought in Italy and it's the first time I get such an early update, usually I'd have to wait for months after a new official update is released.

volpo · 02-02-2015, 06:00 PM

v3.12.1 Seems to clear the cover image after opening the cover. I've tried it on a couple of books and it looks good.

(YMMV)

Much later: Nevermind.

The shadow of the cover is still there.

Just wishful thinking.

arspr · 02-02-2015, 06:29 PM

My two H2Os have updated OTA when I've forced a sync.

This is the very first time I get the latest FW version so fast (without needing a manual upgrade)... The solved bug must have been really critical.

davidfor · 02-02-2015, 06:48 PM

As PeterT said, this firmware version had a very short beta cycle. The reason for this was that it has very few changes in it. The only changes we were told about were:

Some customers may have seen an 'Oops' message and/or greyed out chapters after purchasing a book. After applying this update, this state can be fixed by removing the book from your eReader and re-downloading it.
If you long-pressed a word at the top of a page while reading, the dictionary popup may not have been displayed.

I assume that Kobo considered the first one a serious problem as it actually prevents people from reading the books. One situation this problem happened in was when a preview was downloaded and then purchased. In the past, the book was not reloaded correctly. New books will load correctly, but any books that already have this problem will needed to be removed from the device and downloaded again.

In my testing, I found no other changes. We were explicitly told that the chapter refresh fix for the Aura was not included.

Kobo has stated this is only being release to the Glo, Aura, Aura HD and Aura H2O.

Calibre already supports this firmware version. I allow for a minor release like this when I update the supported version.

Lynx-lynx · 02-02-2015, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the info david.

I can attest to v3.12.1 working with the current version of Calibre (2.18).

adamslast · 02-02-2015, 07:21 PM

Can 3.12.0 patches be applied to 3.12.1 update fw.?
Edit: Thanks GeoffR for new 3.12.1 patches so fast. :-)

PeterT · 02-02-2015, 07:37 PM

Nope. Patches are always release dependent

volpo · 02-02-2015, 10:10 PM

Nevermind.

The shadow of the cover is still there.

Just wishful thinking.

murg · 02-03-2015, 04:03 AM

I've updated the Direct Links to Kobo Firmware thread.

I'm calling this one The Fifty Shades of Greyed Out Release.

Lynx-lynx · 02-03-2015, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murg

I've updated the Direct Links to Kobo Firmware thread.

I'm calling this one The Fifty Shades of Greyed Out Release.

Love it!!

02-02-2015, 10:31 AM	#1
freekobo Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 2731310 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kobo Aura	Firmware 3.12.1 I just got a new update this morning. 3.12.1 (c1198635ca, 1/29/15) I found the URLs for Glo & Aura; Mark 4; http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.1.zip Mark 5; http://download.kobobooks.com/firmwa...ate-3.12.1.zip Last edited by freekobo; 02-02-2015 at 10:54 AM.

02-02-2015, 10:59 AM	#2
tshering Wizard Posts: 3,489 Karma: 2914715 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: kobo touch	One change is in response to a bug report by Frostschutz. Another (maybe not so) interesting thing is the mention of the device code names alyssum and pika. Last edited by tshering; 02-02-2015 at 11:16 AM.

02-02-2015, 06:00 PM	#7
volpo Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 2595216 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Clara 2E, Glo HD	v3.12.1 Seems to clear the cover image after opening the cover. I've tried it on a couple of books and it looks good. (YMMV) Much later: Nevermind. The shadow of the cover is still there. Just wishful thinking. Last edited by volpo; 02-04-2015 at 12:38 AM.

02-02-2015, 06:48 PM	#9
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	As PeterT said, this firmware version had a very short beta cycle. The reason for this was that it has very few changes in it. The only changes we were told about were: Some customers may have seen an 'Oops' message and/or greyed out chapters after purchasing a book. After applying this update, this state can be fixed by removing the book from your eReader and re-downloading it. If you long-pressed a word at the top of a page while reading, the dictionary popup may not have been displayed. I assume that Kobo considered the first one a serious problem as it actually prevents people from reading the books. One situation this problem happened in was when a preview was downloaded and then purchased. In the past, the book was not reloaded correctly. New books will load correctly, but any books that already have this problem will needed to be removed from the device and downloaded again. In my testing, I found no other changes. We were explicitly told that the chapter refresh fix for the Aura was not included. Kobo has stated this is only being release to the Glo, Aura, Aura HD and Aura H2O. Calibre already supports this firmware version. I allow for a minor release like this when I update the supported version. Last edited by davidfor; 02-02-2015 at 06:51 PM.

02-02-2015, 07:21 PM	#11
adamslast Member Posts: 16 Karma: 31064 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Kobo Aura 6", Kobo Aura One	Can 3.12.0 patches be applied to 3.12.1 update fw.? Edit: Thanks GeoffR for new 3.12.1 patches so fast. :-) Last edited by adamslast; 02-02-2015 at 07:37 PM.

02-02-2015, 11:05 AM	#3
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	My H2O just updated too. The download was a fair bit quicker than usual. The release notes say that now the Ratings and Reviews feature is enabled - "Tap the new Reviews tab on your book's Details screen to see what other Kobo readers have to say. Add your own reviews for books you've read... but no spoilers, please!" Only works with Kobo-bought-and-synced books.

02-02-2015, 12:19 PM	#4
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,698 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Lol... they are quick. The testers only saw it for the first time on the 29th!

02-02-2015, 12:45 PM	#5
Nick_1964 Bookworm Posts: 975 Karma: 768585 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands Device: Sony prs-650, Kobo Glo HD (2x), Kobo Glo	Oops.. a whole lot of patching again... hope the ghosting problem is solved.. Will it be named "Icecold" Murg ?

02-02-2015, 06:29 PM	#8
arspr Dead account. Bye Posts: 587 Karma: 668244 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	My two H2Os have updated OTA when I've forced a sync. This is the very first time I get the latest FW version so fast (without needing a manual upgrade)... The solved bug must have been really critical.

02-02-2015, 06:56 PM	#10
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	Thanks for the info david. I can attest to v3.12.1 working with the current version of Calibre (2.18).

02-02-2015, 07:37 PM	#12
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,698 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Nope. Patches are always release dependent

02-02-2015, 10:10 PM	#13
volpo Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 2595216 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Clara 2E, Glo HD	Nevermind. The shadow of the cover is still there. Just wishful thinking.

02-03-2015, 04:03 AM	#14
murg No Comment Posts: 3,240 Karma: 23878043 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Device: Kobo: Not just an eReader, it's an adventure!	I've updated the Direct Links to Kobo Firmware thread. I'm calling this one The Fifty Shades of Greyed Out Release. Last edited by murg; 02-03-2015 at 04:05 AM.

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