Touch Oldest Software for Full Screen Hack?

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 02:27 PM

Apparently the firmware on my "new" (original) Touch is too old for the Full Screen Hack to work. This Touch is running version 2.1.5 and I like the older software but I want something new enough to use Full Screen. Does anyone know the lowest firmware release I can find that will successfully use this hack? I'll keep looking but I couldn't find any specific information about this.

Thank you.

JSWolf · 02-04-2018, 02:39 PM

https://geek1011.github.io/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html

Go there and grab the version firmware listed for your Touch. That will work.

PeterT · 02-04-2018, 03:15 PM

Rake a look at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=16

It seems to suggest 3.3.0 and beyond

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

https://geek1011.github.io/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html

Go there and grab the version firmware listed for your Touch. That will work.

Okay, thanks. I tried 2.6.1, but that didn't work with it, so now I'm trying 3.3.1. Great resource, BTW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

Rake a look at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=16

It seems to suggest 3.3.0 and beyond

Thanks! That worked. Just rebooted as I was typing this post. I may move the other Touch to 3.3.1 (if you can go down?).

EDIT: And, as a bonus, I've got Chess and Pocket now.

JSWolf · 02-04-2018, 05:18 PM

Why would you want 3.3.1? It's not all that good a firmware version.

What you want if you plan to stay on version 3 firmware is 3.19.5761. That's the last and best version 3 firmware.

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why would you want 3.3.1? It's not all that good a firmware version.

What you want if you plan to stay on version 3 firmware is 3.19.5761. That's the last and best version 3 firmware.

Except, according to the information I found by following PeterT's link, the Full Page Hack won't work with anything lower than 3.3.x. If not for the lack of Full Page capabilities, I would have been happy to leave my firmware at 2.1.5.

But maybe I'll run into issues with 3.3.1 and will need to upgrade further. I don't know yet. Do you know what problems I might run into?

PeterT · 02-04-2018, 06:18 PM

3.19 is newer than 3.3

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

3.19 is newer than 3.3

I make that mistake all the time. I see "3.19," but I think "3.1.9." Would 3.19.x have the same interface as 3.3.1? (I guess I can check for a change log.) Thanks for the correction. Now I've got something else to think about.

Can I drop back to 3.3.1 if (for whatever reason) I don't like 3.19.x?

davidfor · 02-04-2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

I make that mistake all the time. I see "3.19," but I think "3.1.9." Would 3.19.x have the same interface as 3.3.1? (I guess I can check for a change log.) Thanks for the correction. Now I've got something else to think about.

Can I drop back to 3.3.1 if (for whatever reason) I don't like 3.19.x?

Firmware version 3.19.5761 is the firmware I generally recommend for people who don't want to use the 4.x.x firmware. It does have the same interface.

If you don't like it, strictly you should do a factory reset to install the older firmware. But, you can try just installing it and seeing what happens.

When I am doing experiments like this, what I do is take a full copy of the book partition. Then, if I change my mind or finish whatever experiment I was doing, I can do the factory reset, put the firmware on that I want and restore the data.

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Firmware version 3.19.5761 is the firmware I generally recommend for people who don't want to use the 4.x.x firmware. It does have the same interface.

Okay, sounds like the way to go. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

If you don't like it, strictly you should do a factory reset to install the older firmware. But, you can try just installing it and seeing what happens.

When I am doing experiments like this, what I do is take a full copy of the book partition. Then, if I change my mind or finish whatever experiment I was doing, I can do the factory reset, put the firmware on that I want and restore the data.

I don't have that much to rebuild so, if I decide to go back (which it doesn't look like I would need to do) – doing a factory reset and reloading firmware wouldn't be an issue.

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 08:24 PM

No chess in 3.19.x, so I decided to do a factory reset and then "downgrade" back to 3.3.1. But now it wants me to setup via WiFi or Computer and (when I try to do that) it automatically wants to upgrade to the latest software. Doesn't appear to be any way around this. I guess I'll let it upgrade and then do another factory reset and see if there is a way to bypass this – but I'm guessing it's something they changed in 1.9.11 (it seems like I read something about that). Why do companies insist on forcing you to upgrade?

robko · 02-04-2018, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

No chess in 3.19.x, so I decided to do a factory reset and then "downgrade" back to 3.3.1. But now it wants me to setup via WiFi or Computer and (when I try to do that) it automatically wants to upgrade to the latest software. Doesn't appear to be any way around this. I guess I'll let it upgrade and then do another factory reset and see if there is a way to bypass this – but I'm guessing it's something they changed in 1.9.11 (it seems like I read something about that). Why do companies insist on forcing you to upgrade?

IIRC you can do the registration via computer BUT delete the upgrade files BEFORE you disconnect the device from your computer. The update doesn't start until you disconnect it from your computer and it boots up.

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robko

IIRC you can do the registration via computer BUT delete the upgrade files BEFORE you disconnect the device from your computer. The update doesn't start until you disconnect it from your computer and it boots up.

Okay, thanks. I didn't think of that. I guess that means I have to crank up the Windows partition on the laptop. I'll get on it. I gather, once you've set up an account, you can then upgrade without going through the setup process again(?).

EDIT: Okay, back up to 3.3.1, chess is back, etc. I don't know if this is where I'll stay, but it's nice to know I can get back there. For now I'm just leaving WiFi off.

Thanks again. And thanks to everyone.

PeterT · 02-04-2018, 09:40 PM

Until you do a factory reset.... You can also remove the internal SD card, add a row to the User table, and then the device will think the setup has been done.

rcentros · 02-04-2018, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

Until you do a factory reset.... You can also remove the internal SD card, add a row to the User table, and then the device will think the setup has been done.

Okay. Something to look into for the future. Thanks.

02-04-2018, 02:27 PM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,888 Karma: 52039845 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	Oldest Software for Full Screen Hack? Apparently the firmware on my "new" (original) Touch is too old for the Full Screen Hack to work. This Touch is running version 2.1.5 and I like the older software but I want something new enough to use Full Screen. Does anyone know the lowest firmware release I can find that will successfully use this hack? I'll keep looking but I couldn't find any specific information about this. Thank you.

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02-04-2018, 02:39 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	https://geek1011.github.io/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html Go there and grab the version firmware listed for your Touch. That will work.

02-04-2018, 03:15 PM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,528 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Rake a look at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=16 It seems to suggest 3.3.0 and beyond

02-04-2018, 05:18 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Why would you want 3.3.1? It's not all that good a firmware version. What you want if you plan to stay on version 3 firmware is 3.19.5761. That's the last and best version 3 firmware.

02-04-2018, 06:18 PM	#7
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,528 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	3.19 is newer than 3.3

02-04-2018, 08:24 PM	#11
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,888 Karma: 52039845 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	No chess in 3.19.x, so I decided to do a factory reset and then "downgrade" back to 3.3.1. But now it wants me to setup via WiFi or Computer and (when I try to do that) it automatically wants to upgrade to the latest software. Doesn't appear to be any way around this. I guess I'll let it upgrade and then do another factory reset and see if there is a way to bypass this – but I'm guessing it's something they changed in 1.9.11 (it seems like I read something about that). Why do companies insist on forcing you to upgrade?

02-04-2018, 09:40 PM	#14
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,528 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Until you do a factory reset.... You can also remove the internal SD card, add a row to the User table, and then the device will think the setup has been done.