Downgrading firmware

geek1011 · 10-17-2017, 08:14 AM

I am starting to increasingly dislike the new home screen. The biggest thing I liked was the new status bar at the top.

I would like to downgrade to the highest update possible which has working browser downloads, working stats, the old homescreen, and no major issues. I have a Kobo Aura Edition 2. Which version should I downgrade to and which features will I lose?

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oren64 · 10-17-2017, 08:29 AM

Aura Edition 2
4.0.7523 - 4.2.8432 old home screen.
4.3.8842 - 4.3.9084 new home screen (can patched to the old home screen).

I think FW 4.2.8432 have the less issues.

Incanus · 10-17-2017, 11:29 AM

Ok, I have the same question that geek1011, but I have a Kobo Aura 2013.

Anybody, please? I'm stuck on firmware 3.12.1 and afraid to go beyond...

Thanks in advance,

Incanus

JSWolf · 10-17-2017, 12:32 PM

Do you really have to have the old home screen? With the new menu, you don't really need the home screen.

Incanus · 10-17-2017, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Do you really have to have the old home screen? With the new menu, you don't really need the home screen.

For me, the problem is not the new homscreen per se.

Is the longer response time of almost every function that I've come to expect (and get) with the new home screen... on my Kobo Aura 2013, at least.

Incanus

JSWolf · 10-17-2017, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incanus

For me, the problem is not the new homscreen per se.

Is the longer response time of almost every function that I've come to expect (and get) with the new home screen... on my Kobo Aura 2013, at least.

Incanus

Have you tried 4.6.9995? It's OK to me and I've used most firmware versions.

Incanus · 10-17-2017, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Have you tried 4.6.9995? It's OK to me and I've used most firmware versions.

Indeed I have, and made my comments on it.

So... "Good" firmware alternatives?

Incanus

PeterT · 10-17-2017, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incanus

So... "Good" firmware alternatives?

Incanus

No idea; I'd suggest trying em all and see what makes YOU happy!

Incanus · 10-17-2017, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

No idea; I'd suggest trying em all and see what makes YOU happy!

That's probably the most practical aproach indeed.

However, I've been having bad experiences with the latest three firmware, so I am looking for some expert advice...

...if at possible, of course.

Incanus

JSWolf · 10-17-2017, 04:09 PM

My expert advice says 4.6.9995.

the.Mtn.Man · 10-17-2017, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incanus

Ok, I have the same question that geek1011, but I have a Kobo Aura 2013.

Anybody, please? I'm stuck on firmware 3.12.1 and afraid to go beyond...

Thanks in advance,

Incanus

I, too, am a big fan of 3.12.1 on my Aura, and I have had zero problems with freely upgrading and downgrading the firmware through sideloading.

JSWolf · 10-17-2017, 05:17 PM

You aren't actually stuck. 4.6.9995 can be installed.

Incanus · 10-17-2017, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the.Mtn.Man

I, too, am a big fan of 3.12.1 on my Aura, and I have had zero problems with freely upgrading and downgrading the firmware through sideloading.

Same here!

Other than 3.12.1 on an Aura 2013, what has been your better later firmware upgrade (old and/or new homescreen)?

Awaiting your kind reply,

Incanus

Question Mark · 10-17-2017, 08:24 PM

On my original 6" Aura, I am running the 3.19.5761 FW and that is working well for me.

After making peace with the new homescreen on my KA1, I did try my 6" Aura on a later version of the FW. However, it experienced difficulties opening Chinese books no matter what font I chose or sideloaded. My KA1 did not have that difficulty. So I reverted to 3.19.5761 on my 6" Aura, but run a later version on my KA1.

Ripplinger · 10-17-2017, 09:17 PM

I have the Glo HD, but I'm very happy with firmware 4.2.8110 and 4.3.8966 and am staying there. Both have the old homescreen, but I believe 4.3.8966 has a chance to give you the new homescreen (no idea how they determined what readers got the new homescreen or not). If you use GeoffR's patches though (which I always do), you can disable it and keep the old homescreen. Both are responsive and no problems for me at all.

But as PeterT said, you might have to do some experimenting to find your preference. Fortunately, Kobo readers are easy to go back to older firmware.

10-17-2017, 08:14 AM	#1
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,811 Karma: 7423683 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD, Clara BW, Libra Colour	Downgrading firmware I am starting to increasingly dislike the new home screen. The biggest thing I liked was the new status bar at the top. I would like to downgrade to the highest update possible which has working browser downloads, working stats, the old homescreen, and no major issues. I have a Kobo Aura Edition 2. Which version should I downgrade to and which features will I lose? Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

10-17-2017, 08:29 AM	#2
oren64 I need a chapter break Posts: 4,042 Karma: 56058267 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Israel Device: Kobo Glo	Aura Edition 2 4.0.7523 - 4.2.8432 old home screen. 4.3.8842 - 4.3.9084 new home screen (can patched to the old home screen). I think FW 4.2.8432 have the less issues. Last edited by oren64; 10-17-2017 at 08:44 AM. Reason: edit post

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10-17-2017, 11:29 AM	#3
Incanus Incanus Posts: 313 Karma: 210 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chile Device: Boyue Likebook T80D	Ok, I have the same question that geek1011, but I have a Kobo Aura 2013. Anybody, please? I'm stuck on firmware 3.12.1 and afraid to go beyond... Thanks in advance, Incanus

10-17-2017, 12:32 PM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Do you really have to have the old home screen? With the new menu, you don't really need the home screen.

10-17-2017, 04:09 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My expert advice says 4.6.9995.

10-17-2017, 05:17 PM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You aren't actually stuck. 4.6.9995 can be installed.

10-17-2017, 08:24 PM	#14
Question Mark Wizard Posts: 1,419 Karma: 6513838 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: More than I need, but not as many as I would like.	On my original 6" Aura, I am running the 3.19.5761 FW and that is working well for me. After making peace with the new homescreen on my KA1, I did try my 6" Aura on a later version of the FW. However, it experienced difficulties opening Chinese books no matter what font I chose or sideloaded. My KA1 did not have that difficulty. So I reverted to 3.19.5761 on my 6" Aura, but run a later version on my KA1.

10-17-2017, 09:17 PM	#15
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,587 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I have the Glo HD, but I'm very happy with firmware 4.2.8110 and 4.3.8966 and am staying there. Both have the old homescreen, but I believe 4.3.8966 has a chance to give you the new homescreen (no idea how they determined what readers got the new homescreen or not). If you use GeoffR's patches though (which I always do), you can disable it and keep the old homescreen. Both are responsive and no problems for me at all. But as PeterT said, you might have to do some experimenting to find your preference. Fortunately, Kobo readers are easy to go back to older firmware.