Firmware 4.31.19086 - Page 34

DNSB · 03-06-2022, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajillioneer

I'm having problems with inverted screens. Both kobopatch and Nickelmenu doesn't work on this firmware. I'm also having issues with the stock font - Avenir Next. It's loading as another font.

What is the process of downgrading the firmware? I'm assuming it's the same process as the upgrade (drag and drop into .kobo) but to be safe I'd like to get your answers here first.

What was the last firmware update that didn't have these issues? Is there a guess if a patch is being worked on and how soon it might be released? Thanks.

You did restart your Kobo after selecting the invert screen option? For NickelMenu, the following will set the screen inversion and reboot:

Code:

menu_item :main     : Invert & Reboot    : nickel_setting :toggle: invert
    chain_success      : power           : reboot

RobertJSawyer · 03-06-2022, 09:27 PM

Yes, the current firmware is very buggy.

However, you also need an updated Nickel Menu with it. Someone else can explain how to downgrade your firmware -- I've no experience with that -- but here's how to get both invert mode and dark mode working with the 4.31 firmware:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=341175

Colonel Cathcart · 03-08-2022, 09:04 AM

1st time after upgrading to 4.31 I needed to recharge and tried connecting with Calibre, got this error message:

Quote:

calibre, version 5.38.0
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

CorruptError: database disk image is malformed

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "calibre\gui2\device.py", line 87, in run
File "calibre\gui2\device.py", line 512, in _books
File "calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 1987, in books
apsw.CorruptError: CorruptError: database disk image is malformed

That's what y'all were talkin' about, right? Part of it, anyway.

JSWolf · 03-08-2022, 09:10 AM

The way to prevent these problems is to roll back to 4.30 and DO NO SYNC! Keep WiFi off.

cpimentel · 03-08-2022, 01:05 PM

Of all sorts of problems I have with my Elipsa, the corrupted db or disk error is not happening in the new firmware.

I exclusively use the device to read KEPUB, EPUB, PDF and only take notes now on PDFs.

I use Windows 11 and make sure to Eject the device only via Calibre. I had problems in the past with the malformed disk after ejecting through Windows, so I never did it again.

JSWolf · 03-08-2022, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpimentel

Of all sorts of problems I have with my Elipsa, the corrupted db or disk error is not happening in the new firmware.

I exclusively use the device to read KEPUB, EPUB, PDF and only take notes now on PDFs.

I use Windows 11 and make sure to Eject the device only via Calibre. I had problems in the past with the malformed disk after ejecting through Windows, so I never did it again.

What version firmware are you running?

ownedbycats · 03-08-2022, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpimentel

Of all sorts of problems I have with my Elipsa, the corrupted db or disk error is not happening in the new firmware.

I exclusively use the device to read KEPUB, EPUB, PDF and only take notes now on PDFs.

I use Windows 11 and make sure to Eject the device only via Calibre. I had problems in the past with the malformed disk after ejecting through Windows, so I never did it again.

Do you sideload often?

In my experience, database corruption usually happens if I re-connect too quickly after the sideload import process runs.

cpimentel · 03-08-2022, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

What version firmware are you running?

4.31.19086.

cpimentel · 03-08-2022, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

Do you sideload often?

In my experience, database corruption usually happens if I re-connect too quickly after the sideload import process runs.

No I don't. I don't have thousand of books, just around 300 so I batch transfers them all to the device.

I "revived" my Elipsa this week so I connected/disconnected a few times and no problems with the unmount problem.

I don't connect/disconnect too fast. I just wait Calibre eject it and wait for the home screen to load. Before connecting I also return to home and then connect.

It is now more than 2 months we are living with this firmware and no fix, nothing. This is the 1st time I've seen a firmware this bad and no action from the company for that long.

JSWolf · 03-08-2022, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpimentel

4.31.19086.

I suggest you go back to 4.30 and do not sync.

Lusephur · 03-09-2022, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpimentel

It is now more than 2 months we are living with this firmware and no fix, nothing. This is the 1st time I've seen a firmware this bad and no action from the company for that long.

And this, which I fully agree with, as I'm sure many others do too is probably the most depressing aspect about this firmware release. Not even a simple hotfix. Either the issue is far bigger than we realise or they (kobo) want to admit to, or they are taking a different view to side loaded files now and do see this as an issue.

RobertJSawyer · 03-09-2022, 03:00 PM

It's easy for people to suggest rolling back and not turning Wi-Fi on to sync, but half my Kobo usage is reading Pocket articles, and without synching, those don't get downloaded to the device.

MGlitch · 03-09-2022, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lusephur

And this, which I fully agree with, as I'm sure many others do too is probably the most depressing aspect about this firmware release. Not even a simple hotfix. Either the issue is far bigger than we realise or they (kobo) want to admit to, or they are taking a different view to side loaded files now and do see this as an issue.

Or, and this is the far more likely scenario, given that no one has been able to 100% replicate the issues reliably and repeatedly it’s far harder for them to track down the actual problem.

MGlitch · 03-09-2022, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

It's easy for people to suggest rolling back and not turning Wi-Fi on to sync, but half my Kobo usage is reading Pocket articles, and without synching, those don't get downloaded to the device.

There are patches that’ll disable upgrading OTA or ask if you want to. Not the perfect solution but it’ll keep you on 4.3 and let you sync without issues

ownedbycats · 03-09-2022, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGlitch

Or, and this is the far more likely scenario, given that no one has been able to 100% replicate the issues reliably and repeatedly it’s far harder for them to track down the actual problem.

I believe that's what davidfor said in another thread, yes.

Even if you can perfectly reproduce the conditions (specific hardware of the computer the device is being ejected from, the exact books on the device, the exact books being imported to the device, the current phase of the moon, etc etc), if that only triggers the problem 50% of the time, it's very hard to test for.

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03-06-2022, 09:27 PM	#497
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 737 Karma: 4306712 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	Yes, the current firmware is very buggy. However, you also need an updated Nickel Menu with it. Someone else can explain how to downgrade your firmware -- I've no experience with that -- but here's how to get both invert mode and dark mode working with the 4.31 firmware: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=341175

03-08-2022, 09:10 AM	#499
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,792 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The way to prevent these problems is to roll back to 4.30 and DO NO SYNC! Keep WiFi off.

03-08-2022, 01:05 PM	#500
cpimentel Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Device: Kobo Elipsa	Of all sorts of problems I have with my Elipsa, the corrupted db or disk error is not happening in the new firmware. I exclusively use the device to read KEPUB, EPUB, PDF and only take notes now on PDFs. I use Windows 11 and make sure to Eject the device only via Calibre. I had problems in the past with the malformed disk after ejecting through Windows, so I never did it again.

03-09-2022, 03:00 PM	#507
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 737 Karma: 4306712 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	It's easy for people to suggest rolling back and not turning Wi-Fi on to sync, but half my Kobo usage is reading Pocket articles, and without synching, those don't get downloaded to the device.