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Old 08-20-2021, 11:21 PM   #121
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I'm glad you mentioned this because the streaks are a bit startling. I'm sure some graphics designer was very proud of himself for coming up with that one ("Look, boss, it's animated!"), but it certainly does look like an error if you're not expecting it.
Wow mine did this too when it updated over the air!
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Old 08-22-2021, 07:56 PM   #122
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Rotation Improved?
One benefit I'm noting of this latest software -- on my Forma -- is that the rotation seems to work more reliably and easily. It used to take a bit of exaggerated and deliberate turning if the device woke up wrong way up; but now it switches to the right orientation quickly and with a minimum of fussing.

Of course, I don't know if my orientation vectors were messed up on the prior firmware or whether this firmware actually holds any improvements.

Regardless, I am very grateful to be able to see the percentage of battery power left without having to leave the book I'm reading. Big improvement!
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Old 08-23-2021, 01:24 PM   #123
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Anyone else noted problems with Dropbox now? When I sync it keeps uploading (the same, every time) files, and doesn't download anything.
Am I the only one that had problem with Dropbox after upgrading?

Oh well, logging out of dropbox and re-linking made it work fine again.
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Old 08-23-2021, 06:06 PM   #124
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I still can't see the battery percentage while I'm in a book. I must go back to the home page, as in previous firmware versions. Is this because I'm using an Elipsa and firmware 4.28.18220 is not really meant for the Elipsa? I really, REALLY want to see the battery percentage remaining without going back to the home page. Should I just be patient and hope the next firmware release for the Elipsa catches up?
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Old 08-23-2021, 08:35 PM   #125
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Just seeking clarification on the patch situation. The following are all the patches I had enabled in 4.26.16704
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Custom kepub default margins:
- Enabled: yes

Change Browse Kobo home screen link target - Activity:
- Enabled: yes

Only show stats SmartLink:
- Enabled: yes

Allow showing info panel on random screensaver:
- Enabled: yes

Enable advanced settings for all fonts:
- Enabled: yes

eatureSettings - BookSpecificStats:
- Enabled: yes

FeatureSettings - MyWords:
- Enabled: yes

Increase home screen cover size:
- Enabled: yes

Increase library cover size:
- Enabled: yes
Is it safe to use the 4.26.16704 patches on the current FW, and if so, how do I change it to match the current FW?
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Old 08-23-2021, 09:11 PM   #126
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I still can't see the battery percentage while I'm in a book. I must go back to the home page, as in previous firmware versions. Is this because I'm using an Elipsa and firmware 4.28.18220 is not really meant for the Elipsa? I really, REALLY want to see the battery percentage remaining without going back to the home page. Should I just be patient and hope the next firmware release for the Elipsa catches up?
I thought the battery life was originally added for the Elipsa as it showed the battery status of the pen. But, are you reading sideloaded kepubs? If if so, the popup does appear in them. It does show in epubs and purchased kepubs. And CBR/CBZ, PDF and TXTs.
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Old 08-23-2021, 09:22 PM   #127
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Just seeking clarification on the patch situation. The following are all the patches I had enabled in 4.26.16704


Is it safe to use the 4.26.16704 patches on the current FW, and if so, how do I change it to match the current FW?
Yes, all of those will work. And, just update the version in kobopatch.yaml.
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Old 08-23-2021, 10:22 PM   #128
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Yes, all of those will work. And, just update the version in kobopatch.yaml.
Well, THAT at least was easy, thanks. Nice to have my Libra looking how I want it when I'm not in KOReader
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Old 08-23-2021, 10:40 PM   #129
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I thought the battery life was originally added for the Elipsa as it showed the battery status of the pen. But, are you reading sideloaded kepubs? If if so, the popup does appear in them. It does show in epubs and purchased kepubs. And CBR/CBZ, PDF and TXTs.
Aha. I am reading sideloaded kepubs on an Elipsa, but I prefer my own rubber-tipped stylus because I don't use the Elipsa for notetaking--just reading. I'm not a big fan of yet another piece of equipment that needs a battery. So I dug out the included stylus and put the battery in it, and, voila! I can see the battery percentage from within the book. Sigh. Oh, well. I hope Kobo decides to implement checking the battery within the book for all of their ereaders.
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Old 08-23-2021, 11:18 PM   #130
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Oh, well. I hope Kobo decides to implement checking the battery within the book for all of their ereaders.
I'm a bit confused - haven't you just confirmed they HAVE done this for your Elipsa? That doing so requires using the supplied tool is not surprising, imo.
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Old 08-24-2021, 12:53 AM   #131
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I'm a bit confused - haven't you just confirmed they HAVE done this for your Elipsa? That doing so requires using the supplied tool is not surprising, imo.
If they implement it for all of their ereaders, I wouldn't need the special stylus. I doubt there is anything magical about allowing access to the battery meter from within a book rather than requiring access from the home screen. So I can hope.
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Old 08-25-2021, 10:43 PM   #132
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Is anybody else having trouble with connecting via USB since this update? The connect button comes up but then it just... doesn't connect sometimes.

It's such a spotty problem though and hard to troubleshoot; it doesn't help that I couldn't find a spare microUSB in my big box o' cables.

But I did some testing and the cable works perfectly well with other devices and actually charges the Aura HD even when it's not connecting. That and the fact that the issues only started after the update make me wonder if there's something going on with the firmware rather than a physical issue with the cable or device.
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Old 08-25-2021, 10:51 PM   #133
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I was noticing trouble connecting via USB since this update, too. I changed cables yesterday, and so far have had a problem, meaning it might have been a wonky cable ... but it's an interesting coincidence that both @ownedbycats and me had similar problems after the update.
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Is anybody else having trouble with connecting via USB since this update? The connect button comes up but then it just... doesn't connect sometimes.
My experience has been the opposite. Since the update I have not had a single instance of "there is problem with this device", which was automatic and appeared basically every single time I connected my Libra to my PC over the last few months.
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My experience has been the opposite. Since the update I have not had a single instance of "there is problem with this device", which was automatic and appeared basically every single time I connected my Libra to my PC over the last few months.
I think the improvements in USB connectivity were for the newer devices (kobo7 hardware). I'm dubious that even the kobo6 hardware benefited. Looking at their device lists, I suspect that only the Clara HD would qualify (at least my Clara HD and Forma now connect happily to a USB 3 port on my laptop that previously would only charge).
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