KOBO Aura H2O completely frozen - Page 3

Desdinova · 08-19-2015, 10:06 AM

Does Kobo Desktop see it?

frostschutz · 08-19-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Desdinova

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bffxKvz9RhA

It can be opened, just you're going to basically have a Kobo Aura HD afterwards

I wrote of my own experience of opening the H2O here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...66#post2998466
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...84#post2998984

throsu · 08-19-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desdinova

Does Kobo Desktop see it?

Unfortunately, no.

Desdinova · 08-19-2015, 10:16 AM

My guess ? Hopefully at best the internal SD card has died. Frostschulz has two great threads there if you dont get any joy getting it replaced....

Desdinova · 08-19-2015, 10:17 AM

Although letting the battery completely die isn't optimal... in your case the last thing I would try is letting the battery discharge completely, then leaving it four-five hours on charge and see if anything happens with reset procedures

throsu · 08-19-2015, 10:23 AM

Thanks a lot for the advice, Desdinova. And for the patience to investigate, although, from quite a distance, the various possibilities!

Desdinova · 08-19-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by throsu

Thanks a lot for the advice, Desdinova. And for the patience to investigate, although, from quite a distance, the various possibilities!

My pleasure!

Like you, I'm waiting for the perfect, infallible, electronic device ;-)

Don't think we'll see it in our lifetime tho

throsu · 08-19-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Desdinova

Like you, I'm waiting for the perfect, infallible, electronic device ;-)

I am more modest, I just want a device that keeps the promise of properly working for two years (the warranty period)...

Desdinova · 08-19-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by throsu

I am more modest, I just want a device that keeps the promise of properly working for two years (the warranty period)...

And that too!

Tried Kobo on Facebook? I only ask as I've heard tell they tend to be a bit better at helping out?

throsu · 08-19-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Desdinova

Tried Kobo on Facebook? I only ask as I've heard tell they tend to be a bit better at helping out?

No I didn't. I will check them out! Thanks again!

Desdinova · 08-19-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by throsu

No I didn't. I will check them out! Thanks again!

Private Message them - hopefully you'll get some joy!

darryl · 08-19-2015, 10:38 AM

Try dealing with Kobo customer support directly. Whoever you bought it from will probably direct you there anyway. It will no doubt be very frustrating. They will take you through their little help script and get you to try absolutely everything you have already. If they try to blame you and you don't agree with them, persevere and if necessary ask to escalate it to a higher level.

I haven't used the Kindle Voyage, but I actually think the H2O is either first or second in the best ereader stakes. Unfortunately it comes with the built-in disadvantage of possibly having to deal with Kobo Customer Service. Good luck.

throsu · 08-19-2015, 10:55 AM

Thanks, darryl, I have been through this before, with a previous H2O. They have passed me from Kobo customer to the dealer in Germany and back again. In the end, they didn't help me and I was stuck with the unit...Too bad. But it is a good idea to also write them, alongside the guys at mondadori.

frostschutz · 08-19-2015, 11:10 AM

I hope you will get it fixed one way or another. Keep us posted.

throsu · 08-19-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by frostschutz

I hope you will get it fixed one way or another. Keep us posted.

Thanks, I surely will!

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08-19-2015, 10:06 AM	#31
Desdinova Eternal light Posts: 263 Karma: 1088802 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Wales Device: Kobo Glo, Aura, Touch, H2O - now Aura One and Kindle Oasis 3	Does Kobo Desktop see it?

08-19-2015, 10:16 AM	#34
Desdinova Eternal light Posts: 263 Karma: 1088802 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Wales Device: Kobo Glo, Aura, Touch, H2O - now Aura One and Kindle Oasis 3	My guess ? Hopefully at best the internal SD card has died. Frostschulz has two great threads there if you dont get any joy getting it replaced....

08-19-2015, 10:17 AM	#35
Desdinova Eternal light Posts: 263 Karma: 1088802 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Wales Device: Kobo Glo, Aura, Touch, H2O - now Aura One and Kindle Oasis 3	Although letting the battery completely die isn't optimal... in your case the last thing I would try is letting the battery discharge completely, then leaving it four-five hours on charge and see if anything happens with reset procedures

08-19-2015, 10:23 AM	#36
throsu Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 37530 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: kobo aura h2o	Thanks a lot for the advice, Desdinova. And for the patience to investigate, although, from quite a distance, the various possibilities!

08-19-2015, 10:38 AM	#42
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	Try dealing with Kobo customer support directly. Whoever you bought it from will probably direct you there anyway. It will no doubt be very frustrating. They will take you through their little help script and get you to try absolutely everything you have already. If they try to blame you and you don't agree with them, persevere and if necessary ask to escalate it to a higher level. I haven't used the Kindle Voyage, but I actually think the H2O is either first or second in the best ereader stakes. Unfortunately it comes with the built-in disadvantage of possibly having to deal with Kobo Customer Service. Good luck.

08-19-2015, 10:55 AM	#43
throsu Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 37530 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: kobo aura h2o	Thanks, darryl, I have been through this before, with a previous H2O. They have passed me from Kobo customer to the dealer in Germany and back again. In the end, they didn't help me and I was stuck with the unit...Too bad. But it is a good idea to also write them, alongside the guys at mondadori.

08-19-2015, 11:10 AM	#44
frostschutz Linux User Posts: 2,282 Karma: 6123806 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Device: none	I hope you will get it fixed one way or another. Keep us posted.