Libra 2 Best firmware version

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by CrazyCoder

Has been freezing for me in KOReader a lot. Didn't freeze so far after I enabled the "Autostandby timeout" option in reader settings (which is disabled by default for this device as it was known to cause freezes). Not sure why it works the opposite in my case or if it's just a coincidence.

Yeah, KOReader doesn't seem to work all that well on the Libra 2. I didn't even bother to install it on mine. The stock reader (with patches) is fine for me.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Yeah, KOReader doesn't seem to work all that well on the Libra 2. I didn't even bother to install it on mine. The stock reader (with patches) is fine for me.

I have KOReader on my Libra 2. If I decide to use it, I'll update it as the one I have is old.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Barty

I use Plato instead of the stock reader but i don't think that makes a difference

Just curious, why do you prefer Plato to the stock? I've used KOReader and am aware of its advantages and faults, but I know nothing about Plato.

[Tawn]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I take it you've never actually read the entire NickelClock thread because it's mentioned in there that it's not compatible with the Libre 2.

Really? Many in that thread say it works fine with Libra 2. Are you perhaps thinking of NanoClock?

From https://github.com/shermp/NickelClock

"MiniClock/NanoClock have known stability issues with newer devices, especially the Kobo Libra2. NickelClock should not have such stability issues."

I've had (infrequent) freezes since day 1, before there were even any added books. None so far on 4.34, but haven't had that one long enough yet to really say either way.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Tawn

Really? Many in that thread say it works fine with Libra 2. Are you perhaps thinking of NanoClock?

From https://github.com/shermp/NickelClock

"MiniClock/NanoClock have known stability issues with newer devices, especially the Kobo Libra2. NickelClock should not have such stability issues."

I've had (infrequent) freezes since day 1, before there were even any added books. None so far on 4.34, but haven't had that one long enough yet to really say either way.

Yes, you are correct. It's NanoClock that has warnings about the Libra 2. Sorry about that.

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, you are correct. It's NanoClock that has warnings about the Libra 2. Sorry about that.

Eh, I didn't even know there were two of them...

[Nikoz]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

How common are Libra 2 random resets?

From reading comments here and elsewhere I know two things about the Libra 2:

1. It is one of the finest ereaders yet released
2. It crashes and resets a lot

#2 seems like it would eliminate #1.

I've had the libra 2 for over a year, currently running version 4.30, and have no random resets problem whatsoever. I believe 4.31 induced such problems, but later versions seem fine.
Would agree with #1.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Nikoz

I've had the libra 2 for over a year, currently running version 4.30, and have no random resets problem whatsoever. I believe 4.31 induced such problems, but later versions seem fine.
Would agree with #1.

4.34 is more stable then 4.33. I've not had any issues with my Libra 2 running 4.34.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Nikoz

I've had the libra 2 for over a year, currently running version 4.30, and have no random resets problem whatsoever. I believe 4.31 induced such problems, but later versions seem fine.
Would agree with #1.

You really should update to 4.34 because you can adjust the weight of side loaded fonts without the need to patch.

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

4.34 is more stable then 4.33. I've not had any issues with my Libra 2 running 4.34.

Yes, 4.32 or 4.34, because the 4.33 is worse.