Kobo Firmware 3.11.0

[patrik]

Originally Posted by GeoffR

Edit: About the device ejection: In Debian Linux the system eject function doesn't make my Glo exit from USB mode, but ejecting from Calibre does. Whatever Calibre is doing is different than the normal system eject.

Running xubuntu, I get the same result ejecting from Calibre, Thunar (the file manager) or running eject manually (simply umounting does not work since it doesn't send the signal to the usb device).

[bernard.ryefield]

Originally Posted by slantybard

Before you generate your own Bold and BoldItalic fonts, I have examined the Regular 12 and Italic 12 of the EBGaramond fonts you linked to. I think the subfamily names are not named properly. Font naming and metric info can be quite tricky and each rendering engine can handle fonts differently.

I have renamed your EBGaramond 12 font files to try and fix this possible problem. Please try side-loading the following font files on your device:

http://www54.zippyshare.com/v/7378563/file.html

I see you have changed the internal name, but I suppose I have to change the file name as well, that is EB Garamond-Regular and EB Garamond-Italic?
You took from the TTF files, I use the OTF files. Apparently some have problems with OTF files, this could be a solution. I noticed the files you created are much bigger, how come?

[slantybard]

Originally Posted by bernard.ryefield

I see you have changed the internal name, but I suppose I have to change the file name as well, that is EB Garamond-Regular and EB Garamond-Italic?
You took from the TTF files, I use the OTF files. Apparently some have problems with OTF files, this could be a solution. I noticed the files you created are much bigger, how come?

If you side load the fonts I put in the link, you should not change the names of them since that will cause rendering problems. Just place them in the font folder on your kobo.

I used ttf files because they are the standard format used in the kobo modified fonts thread. If I remember properly, there are problems with how otf files are rendered. As to size, I'm not sure why they are bigger. I didn't pay attention to file size when I generated the fonts for you.

Give the files I generated a try and see if they work for you.

[bernard.ryefield]

Originally Posted by slantybard

If you side load the fonts I put in the link, you should not change the names of them since that will cause rendering problems. Just place them in the font folder on your kobo.

I used ttf files because they are the standard format used in the kobo modified fonts thread. If I remember properly, there are problems with how otf files are rendered. As to size, I'm not sure why they are bigger. I didn't pay attention to file size when I generated the fonts for you.

Give the files I generated a try and see if they work for you.

Thank you very much! I followed the same process to modify Regular, Italic and SmallCaps font files on TTF files this time (the files obtained are much smaller).
All is working well and I'm experimenting with the EPUB Feature Peeker test file.
When I'm done I intend to post the results on the modified fonts thread and direct the font creator to it for a feedback.

[Nick_1964]

Originally Posted by PeterT

Interesting. With my Glo as soon as I do the disconnect via calibre the device displays the processing new content screen, even while the USB cable is still connected.

Yes.. but in the release notes, nowhere stands that the "ejection" (hmm.. hope I don't say 18+ things here) is only for Calibre.
It is announced as a feature, then I think it is a feature that works in my o.s.
If there was: When u eject the device from within Calibre, it will start again, I wasn't "complaining" because that works (never saw that button but more things are hidden in my language,or not exactly clear because everyone is speaking english here and then I have to search for what the function is in English.)
Everyone says, it works for me in Calibre, but this is not a Calibre topic.
So if i see: If u eject the device,it starts again without disconnecting the usb cable,and it is not in a Calibre topic, I think it is a feature that works in windows 7,which it doesn't with the safe eject function.
Windows doesn't give a warning like "another program is using this device so you can't eject it" it just does, the device drive (usually J) disappears,and I can't use the eject button again since I already eject it.
So yes it works from Calibre, but that is not what the feature list says.

Originally Posted by patrik

You are completly correct, Calibre has nothing to do with it (nor did I say it did). It doesn't matter if you eject/unmount from within Calibre or some other means in your OS. For me, whatever way I eject/umount, my Aura HD recoqnizes it and starts to process and return to main menu.

There is something fishy with your setup I guess...

I don't think there is something wrong with 3 computers, but I now think... did I tried it with the Aura HD or the Glo.. from the Glo it doesn't work, for the Aura HD I gonna test it.
All the deviced are hooked up on a 14 port USB hub..so I gonna see if that is the bottleneck.
/edit tried it on a direct USB port,not on the hub with both Aura HD and Glo, didn't work so I think the function called in the Changelist for this firmware,must have something like ("works from Calibre").
The menu shows the device.
The menu shows the device is ejected (with the sound that belongs there)
Device stays in this modus.

[cybmole]

AFAIK, Kobo don't do proper change logs or release notes;

with the "eject" issue you are commenting on an unofficial collaborative compilation of changes that were posted here.

It could be that your device USB port is missing a connection that signals "ejected" to the device. You say you have tested different PC ports & cables, but your device seems to behave differenty to others' devices

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by Nick_1964

Yes.. but in the release notes, nowhere stands that the "ejection" (hmm.. hope I don't say 18+ things here) is only for Calibre.
It is announced as a feature, then I think it is a feature that works in my o.s.

What release notes? Or are referring to my post with a list of changes? The post that has disclaimer about them being things that I noticed while testing the betas? And that I state they mainly cover functions of the firmware that I use and are probably incomplete? I'll remember to put the disclaimer in bold next time. Or do I need flashing red as well?

If there was: When u eject the device from within Calibre, it will start again, I wasn't "complaining" because that works (never saw that button but more things are hidden in my language,or not exactly clear because everyone is speaking english here and then I have to search for what the function is in English.)

I think that's based on another off-hand comment of mine. Yes, I have an eject button in the toolbar. You probably don't as I use a plugin called "Smart Eject" so that I can have an easy way to eject the device.

Everyone says, it works for me in Calibre, but this is not a Calibre topic.
So if i see: If u eject the device,it starts again without disconnecting the usb cable,and it is not in a Calibre topic, I think it is a feature that works in windows 7,which it doesn't with the safe eject function.
Windows doesn't give a warning like "another program is using this device so you can't eject it" it just does, the device drive (usually J) disappears,and I can't use the eject button again since I already eject it.
So yes it works from Calibre, but that is not what the feature list says.

And I have no idea whether it works with Mac or a Linux box. Actually, I do know for CentOS6. The eject that it's explorer equivalent has, will disconnect the device so that it restarts.

I don't think there is something wrong with 3 computers, but I now think... did I tried it with the Aura HD or the Glo.. from the Glo it doesn't work, for the Aura HD I gonna test it.
All the deviced are hooked up on a 14 port USB hub..so I gonna see if that is the bottleneck.
/edit tried it on a direct USB port,not on the hub with both Aura HD and Glo, didn't work so I think the function called in the Changelist for this firmware,must have something like ("works from Calibre").
Attachment 130340 The menu shows the device.
Attachment 130341 The menu shows the device is ejected (with the sound that belongs there)
Attachment 130342 Device stays in this modus.

So, I was lax in my testing. I did notice that it didn't always work. But, that hadn't happened enough for me to look for a pattern. But, I made the assumption it was a combination of what I did while the device was connected. Pre-3.11.0, I had occasions where the device didn't restart after disconnecting, or took a long time to, so I assumed it was related to that. But, I have done some testing. Much to my surprise, ejecting from the "Safely remove device" menu is not the same as ejecting from explorer or calibre. From explorer, it's the same as from calibre. The device will disconnect fully and restart. From the safely remove menu, it doesn't. To my mind, that's unexpected and bad. This should be the safest way to disconnect the device. After all, that is what the menu says. But, it leaves the device in a partial state that could be a problem.

And just to be explicit:
- I did most of my testing with Windows 7, 32bit and all the latest fixes on an aging ASUS laptop
- Ejecting from calibre, will let the device restart without disconnecting.
- Using "Eject" from explorer, will let the device restart without disconnecting.
- Using "Eject eReader 3.11.0" from the "Safely remove device" icon in the system tray will not let the device restart without disconnecting.
- Using "Eject" on the icon in the "Devices and Printer" folder will not let the device restart without disconnecting.
- This is with a Glo and a N905 Touch
- I have not tested in any other version of Windows
- I have not tested in a Mac
- I have tested with a CentOS6 machine (some sort of AMD) and it did let the device restart without disconnecting.

[cybmole]

"safely remove and eject media" is mis-named. all it does is check whether (you can) safely remove the media - it does not do it for you.

I think that Eject is different, but see here for a debate as to whether they actually both do th e same thing. the debate references how Kindle devices behave.

http://superuser.com/questions/25474...move-and-eject

consulting microsoft:
"To safely remove a certain device, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon Picture of the Safely Remove Hardware icon, and then, in the list of devices, click the device that you want to remove. Windows will display a notification telling you it's safe to remove the device.
Note

You can also safely remove devices from the Computer folder. Click the Start button Picture of the Start button, click Computer, right-click the device you want to remove, and then click Eject."

[Inkblot]

Hmmm... Is it just me, or is the Sudoku game also updated? I don't play any of the games very often so I can't be sure, but I seem to remember that Sudoku didn't allow you to write possible solutions in tiny numbers in the corners of the squares. Now it does. It also looks different than my memory recalls. Can anybody check?

Edit: I added an image of the screen.

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by Inkblot

Hmmm... Is it just me, or is the Sudoku game also updated? I don't play any of the games very often so I can't be sure, but I seem to remember that Sudoku didn't allow you to write possible solutions in tiny numbers in the corners of the squares. Now it does. It also looks different than my memory recalls. Can anybody check?

Edit: I added an image of the screen.

I just tried it on my reader that still has 2.4.0 firmware on it, and you can enter in the small numbers as possible solutions on it by hitting the small 9x9 grid icon at the bottom right. It's the same exact layout except for the light icon that used to be in the bottom bar.

[jackastor]

When using a USB Hub please ensure its powered by an external source and that the source provides enough power to the 14 devices that you may or may not have attached at any one time. Any more then one device attached with out power to the hub will result in interesting and potentially damaging effects on devices that are underpowered due to insufficient power supply from the computer.

regards

Jack

[doubleshuffle]

Originally Posted by jackastor

When using a USB Hub please ensure its powered by an external source and that the source provides enough power to the 14 devices that you may or may not have attached at any one time. Any more then one device attached with out power to the hub will result in interesting and potentially damaging effects on devices that are underpowered due to insufficient power supply from the computer.

regards

Jack

This sounds like there's a chilling and instructive cautionary tale hidden in this little warning. Can I smell The Horror? Care to share? It's Halloween after all...

[Nick_1964]

Originally Posted by davidfor

What release notes? Or are referring to my post with a list of changes?

Yes it was that post but don't get in defend modus, I did read the "disclaimer" (So no need for a flashing red light,man relax a bit ! )
But on the other hand you are such an ehh.. authority that it is hard to judge if what you write is based on own experience or something that is stated by Kobo and tested by you.
Also meaning that I could never find a Kobo real release note.
And that gives another point,normally you get this firmware "unasked" so in my opinion it is important that Kobo tells you what they put on your device.
So please, i am again not attack you.

My main issue was, why does it disconnect and restart at a bunch of people,while it doesn't happens here at my home,with two devices and 3 computers and if it is intended as a feature for this firmware, why does it not work the way it has to do.
In that "light" I put my post, not for attacking you at any way and if you feel like that, my deepest excuses. (apologies)
But if it is a feature implemented by Kobo,then it is "important" to tell that it doesn't work the way it should be by everyone.
If it is only a feature used in Calibre, then I misunderstood and again sorry.
I can hear a difference between using the save eject, or Calibre eject,with Calibre it more sounds as a "disconnect" then a eject from the menu.

Originally Posted by jackastor

When using a USB Hub please ensure its powered by an external source and that the source provides enough power to the 14 devices that you may or may not have attached at any one time. Any more then one device attached with out power to the hub will result in interesting and potentially damaging effects on devices that are underpowered due to insufficient power supply from the computer.

regards

Jack

It is powered by a external source at 3 ways. (Hubport/14 14 Port USB 2.0 Hub)
It has a power supply of 6 amps, leaving 4 gates also more powered to charge devices, per port it gives 600 milli amps and 1.5 amps at the charging ports.
Beside that it is connected to a UPS (APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 230V)

[cybmole]

unless you can do a lot of taking your device(s) to test on friends PCs and bringing their devices to test on yours, you'll probably never know.

you could ask kobo what is "supposed" to happen, maybe you will get lucky and get a quality response.

I recall another discussion to do with charging, where it said that the way Kobo determines whether it is connected to a PC or to a charging plug is be measuring voltages or current levels on certain USB pins; maybe that is a factor in deternining how "connected" the device is, also ?
I trust you have checked that your device is reporting 3.11 installed ?

[Nick_1964]

Originally Posted by cybmole

unless you can do a lot of taking your device(s) to test on friends PCs and bringing their devices to test on yours, you'll probably never know.

you could ask kobo what is "supposed" to happen, maybe you will get lucky and get a quality response.

I recall another discussion to do with charging, where it said that the way Kobo determines whether it is connected to a PC or to a charging plug is be measuring voltages or current levels on certain USB pins; maybe that is a factor in deternining how "connected" the device is, also ?
I trust you have checked that your device is reporting 3.11 installed ?

That is visible in the attachments I placed (post #275) so yes.
But now I know it is not my device problems by the last post of davidfor:
- Using "Eject eReader 3.11.0" from the "Safely remove device" icon in the system tray will not let the device restart without disconnecting.
- Using "Eject" on the icon in the "Devices and Printer" folder will not let the device restart without disconnecting. (again thanks for clarify) so case closed.

But the charging thing is a bit of "magic" some say when pin 2 and 3 are connected (short cirquit) it is a charger, if not, is is a computer, other states that all above 500 Milli amps are seen as chargers.. but that is not the way a charger works, it only gives what the device ask so if it's charging by a regulator not more as 300 milli amps to prevent that it will blow up your usb ports, it will never been seen as a charger.
it could be a combination, if pin 2 and 3 are short cirquit, then it is a charger and more current can be drawn so the device switch inside to accept a bigger current like my Nexus tablet does when connected to an usb port it takes 400 milli amps but when connected to a charger with the 2 pins shorted, it drawns 1,5 amps, but I had once an usb cable that has internally shorted pin 2 and 3,off course didn't send or receive information but it blew up my HTC phone... and the windows energy scheme can shut down USB ports to save energy and go into sleep...
My Glo and Aura HD accept a old charger,but when I connect my Sony to it, it says "this is not a charger so charging is suspended" (or something like that.. it's on Dutch..)
I saw 3 of 4 explanations on the internet about the charging,and they all where different..