Original Kobo Firmware 1.8.2 Released - Page 2

taming · 12-24-2010, 09:54 AM

Glad you are up-to-date VKVK!

Folks without an extra computer can often get the same result by uninstalling the desktop application, rebooting, and installing a fresh copy of the desktop.

HamsterRage · 12-24-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

Click inside of the library window--so that window has focus--before the key combination. If that does not work, you might try to sign out and sign into the desktop software again. The next thing I would try is uninstalling the desktop, and then installing again from the "desktop installer" file on your Kobo or from the download file on kobobooks: http://www.kobobooks.com/desktop

Downloading the latest version from the Kobo site did the trick. Now I'm in business.

taming · 12-24-2010, 05:45 PM

Great HamsterRage--and Merry Christmas!

kmwott · 12-25-2010, 03:09 PM

I upgraded 2 Kobos yesterday. The process was successful but I'm not happy with the outcome. Both use my Kobo account. On one I now have messed up content. It looks fine but I keep finding sections that I've already read. It will take me ages to finish books at this rate. On my mother's I did a Sync after the upgrade and 6 new books did get added - but some that were added previously but not yet opened are now Locked and doing Update Library did not fix it. I'm frustrated. Help appreciated. Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

JPenguin · 12-25-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kmwott

I upgraded 2 Kobos yesterday. The process was successful but I'm not happy with the outcome. Both use my Kobo account. On one I now have messed up content. It looks fine but I keep finding sections that I've already read. It will take me ages to finish books at this rate. On my mother's I did a Sync after the upgrade and 6 new books did get added - but some that were added previously but not yet opened are now Locked and doing Update Library did not fix it. I'm frustrated. Help appreciated. Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

To fix the duplicated sections you'll need to replace the SQLite database, see these instructions. Unfortunately I don't recall a fix for the opened/locked books is but I'm sure someone will be able to help you with that here too.

taming · 12-25-2010, 08:11 PM

After a Db replacement (and often before) another sync often works if the issue is with kepub books. Sign out of Kobo desktop. Sign in again--new downloads will be generated.

kmwott · 12-26-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JPenguin

To fix the duplicated sections you'll need to replace the SQLite database, see these instructions. Unfortunately I don't recall a fix for the opened/locked books is but I'm sure someone will be able to help you with that here too.

I was able finally to replace the SQLite database - some problems in the process documented in another thread. At one point I ended up with 104 books rather than the 135 that I should have and I couldn't get access to the Sync button ... I used the original cable then - rather than just any old usb cable with the right pins... It brought up a prompt to update the desktop - then I could sync and seem to have what I need. I do have to go through things as everything is 'new' but I'll deal with that.

carynb · 12-27-2010, 03:06 PM

I'm in the process of installing the 1.8.2 upgrade, and now my Kobo has hung. It looked like the upgrade ran ok, but the screen on my Kobo just says "Updating the software on your eReader" and the blue light is blinking slowly. It's been doing this for about an hour. How long should this step take? Should I just do a factory reset and start again?

mordie71 · 12-28-2010, 03:18 AM

I did the firmware update and now my PC will not see the kobo as a device at all. I've tried different usb ports, manually uninstall and reinstall the Device Driver.

It gives me the option "manage library" on the kobo but after that nothing happens on the win7 64bit side ...does not see it or the Kobo as it sits in the Connected Screen and hangs with the pinky light near the on button :/ HELP!

I got the driver reisnatll but Windows just doesn't see it.. Has the firmware upgrade screwed up and if so how can I reinstall the formware now?

taming · 12-28-2010, 05:18 AM

You can force another firmware update from within the desktop application by pressing Control+U+ Shift at the same time. Have you, btw, rebooted your computer since trying the update? If not, do so.

mordie71 · 12-28-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by taming

You can force another firmware update from within the desktop application by pressing Control+U+ Shift at the same time. Have you, btw, rebooted your computer since trying the update? If not, do so.

Yep restarted the PC after the driver installs ...

Now this is interesting - If I plug it into another USB while in the fireware upgrade mode "Menu+button+power" on the kobo it goes an install the device driver run. However, after the restart the kobo does not get picked up by windows at all :/ Once I do the clip reset and go to "Manage Library" the kobo hangs (or looks hanged) it stays the same if I unplug it then - Bascially have to do a clip reset to get it up again.

The Control+U+shift it's not working ... I assume the Kobo sees the PC connected at the point it asks to "manage Libray" or "keep Reading". So I still think for some odd reason Windows and the driver are not waiting to see the Kobo or commuicate with it from the other end of the usb cable ...

I'm not even getting a usb portable device attached icon in the area near the time (even in the ^ area) - I use to get that and it would than talk to Calibre after that ...

I'm thinking win7 64bit and the driver don't like each other :þ

taming · 12-28-2010, 06:42 AM

My computer is a 64bit Windows 7 machine--no problems. Did you try a factory reset of the Kobo? It is in the advanced tab of settings.

mordie71 · 12-28-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

My computer is a 64bit Windows 7 machine--no problems. Did you try a factory reset of the Kobo? It is in the advanced tab of settings.

yep have done that ..and just did it again with no change - same result windows isn't picking the kobo up:/

EDinNB · 12-28-2010, 06:51 PM

1, are you disconnecting the usb cord every time, or just ejecting the kobo from the tray?
2, are you running a usb hub or connected directly to the machine?

Most times windows turns off the usb port on eject and you must unplug the usb cord and plug it in to reactivate the port.

Try unplugging the usb cord, rebooting the machine and then plugging the cord in again and then attach the kobo.

EDinNB

mordie71 · 12-29-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EDinNB

1, are you disconnecting the usb cord every time, or just ejecting the kobo from the tray?
2, are you running a usb hub or connected directly to the machine?

Most times windows turns off the usb port on eject and you must unplug the usb cord and plug it in to reactivate the port.

Try unplugging the usb cord, rebooting the machine and then plugging the cord in again and then attach the kobo.

EDinNB

tried that too ...to no avail ...windows doesn't see it still ... the kobo saw the PC connected Eg the "ManageLibrary" option ...

Is it worth trying to find the driver that was working (old one) and istalling it? hard part will be tracking it down!

12-28-2010, 03:18 AM	#24
mordie71 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo	I did the firmware update and now my PC will not see the kobo as a device at all. I've tried different usb ports, manually uninstall and reinstall the Device Driver. It gives me the option "manage library" on the kobo but after that nothing happens on the win7 64bit side ...does not see it or the Kobo as it sits in the Connected Screen and hangs with the pinky light near the on button :/ HELP! I got the driver reisnatll but Windows just doesn't see it.. Has the firmware upgrade screwed up and if so how can I reinstall the formware now? Last edited by mordie71; 12-28-2010 at 05:03 AM. Reason: more detail

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12-24-2010, 09:54 AM	#16
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Glad you are up-to-date VKVK! Folks without an extra computer can often get the same result by uninstalling the desktop application, rebooting, and installing a fresh copy of the desktop.

12-24-2010, 05:45 PM	#18
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Great HamsterRage--and Merry Christmas!

12-25-2010, 03:09 PM	#19
kmwott Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	I upgraded 2 Kobos yesterday. The process was successful but I'm not happy with the outcome. Both use my Kobo account. On one I now have messed up content. It looks fine but I keep finding sections that I've already read. It will take me ages to finish books at this rate. On my mother's I did a Sync after the upgrade and 6 new books did get added - but some that were added previously but not yet opened are now Locked and doing Update Library did not fix it. I'm frustrated. Help appreciated. Kathy, Ottawa, Canada

12-25-2010, 08:11 PM	#21
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	After a Db replacement (and often before) another sync often works if the issue is with kepub books. Sign out of Kobo desktop. Sign in again--new downloads will be generated.

12-27-2010, 03:06 PM	#23
carynb Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 18 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: kobo	I'm in the process of installing the 1.8.2 upgrade, and now my Kobo has hung. It looked like the upgrade ran ok, but the screen on my Kobo just says "Updating the software on your eReader" and the blue light is blinking slowly. It's been doing this for about an hour. How long should this step take? Should I just do a factory reset and start again?

12-28-2010, 05:18 AM	#25
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	You can force another firmware update from within the desktop application by pressing Control+U+ Shift at the same time. Have you, btw, rebooted your computer since trying the update? If not, do so.

12-28-2010, 06:42 AM	#27
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	My computer is a 64bit Windows 7 machine--no problems. Did you try a factory reset of the Kobo? It is in the advanced tab of settings.

12-28-2010, 06:51 PM	#29
EDinNB Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo	1, are you disconnecting the usb cord every time, or just ejecting the kobo from the tray? 2, are you running a usb hub or connected directly to the machine? Most times windows turns off the usb port on eject and you must unplug the usb cord and plug it in to reactivate the port. Try unplugging the usb cord, rebooting the machine and then plugging the cord in again and then attach the kobo. EDinNB

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