Kobo H2O light issue

sparklemotion · 04-13-2018, 02:22 PM

I'm having an issue with my H2O (H2O original) where when I open my sleep/wake cover the light starts off at low level (seems completely off) and then adjusts to the level I last left it at. This compared to the usual behavior of always remaining at the level I was using it at. Seems to have started close to the time I updated to the latest firmware. Anyone else experience this?

Not a big deal, but I'm wondering if it's a firmware issue or a sudden glitch in my Kobo and thus possibly a sign of problems to come. I tried restarting, but the issue remains.

k9reeder · 04-13-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklemotion

I'm having an issue with my H2O (H2O original) where when I open my sleep/wake cover the light starts off at low level (seems completely off) and then adjusts to the level I last left it at. This compared to the usual behavior of always remaining at the level I was using it at. Seems to have started close to the time I updated to the latest firmware. Anyone else experience this?

Not a big deal, but I'm wondering if it's a firmware issue or a sudden glitch in my Kobo and thus possibly a sign of problems to come. I tried restarting, but the issue remains.

I've had the same experience. My H2O is fully updated. I'm not sure which version might have been responsible, but yes, I noticed this same change in behavior. The light acts a little flakey in other ways too, at times. I should add that I use the Kobo case to wake and sleep the device.

sparklemotion · 04-13-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by k9reeder

I've had the same experience. My H2O is fully updated. I'm not sure which version might have been responsible, but yes, I noticed this same change in behavior. The light acts a little flakey in other ways too, at times. I should add that I use the Kobo case to wake and sleep the device.

Thank you for your reply.

I am using the official Kobo case too. Sounds like a firmware issue then which is good to know at least.

JSWolf · 04-13-2018, 08:12 PM

Which H2O? Latest firmware and my original H2O does not have such an issue.

davidfor · 04-13-2018, 10:03 PM

@sparklemotion: That isn't a bug. It is a change Kobo put into the firmware some time ago. The I don't remember exactly when it changed, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was in the late 3.x versions. It is so the light doesn't come on at 100% in your eyes if you open the cover in the dark. The gradual progression is much more comfortable. For me, this isn't usually very noticeable as the light-level is usually below 10%.

sparklemotion · 04-14-2018, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Which H2O? Latest firmware and my original H2O does not have such an issue.

I also have the latest firmware and an original H2O.

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Originally Posted by davidfor

@sparklemotion: That isn't a bug. It is a change Kobo put into the firmware some time ago. The I don't remember exactly when it changed, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was in the late 3.x versions. It is so the light doesn't come on at 100% in your eyes if you open the cover in the dark. The gradual progression is much more comfortable. For me, this isn't usually very noticeable as the light-level is usually below 10%.

Thank you so much. Good to know this is normal behavior.

It certainly doesn't bother me, I was just concerned my Kobo possibly had an issue as it's never happened before. I should add, I don't generally keep on top of the firmware updates, so I missed a few before updating to the current one.

04-13-2018, 02:22 PM	#1
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,865 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Kobo H2O light issue I'm having an issue with my H2O (H2O original) where when I open my sleep/wake cover the light starts off at low level (seems completely off) and then adjusts to the level I last left it at. This compared to the usual behavior of always remaining at the level I was using it at. Seems to have started close to the time I updated to the latest firmware. Anyone else experience this? Not a big deal, but I'm wondering if it's a firmware issue or a sudden glitch in my Kobo and thus possibly a sign of problems to come. I tried restarting, but the issue remains.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 81,050 Karma: 150250725 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Which H2O? Latest firmware and my original H2O does not have such an issue.

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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	@sparklemotion: That isn't a bug. It is a change Kobo put into the firmware some time ago. The I don't remember exactly when it changed, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was in the late 3.x versions. It is so the light doesn't come on at 100% in your eyes if you open the cover in the dark. The gradual progression is much more comfortable. For me, this isn't usually very noticeable as the light-level is usually below 10%.