Direct Links to Kobo Firmware - Page 66

DNSB · 08-28-2014, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

So is it 'safe' to download the 3.8 to my Glo? Are people like davidfor, DNSB and PeterT giving some sort of 'go ahead' to the download?

Does one download in the usual way that Murg suggests on page 1?

Yes, the usual way works. Make sure you use the right version for your device.

Not sure about anyone else but I like playing with the newest firmware even at the risk of a factory reset and rolling back to an older version. So far, 3.8.0 has not caused any serious issues on my Aura HD, the wife's Aura and the daughter's Glo in a few hours of limited testing.

The only nits so far is the weird mini thumbnail in the upper left corner of the sleep screen that I first noticed on 3.7.0 and my usual whinging about the brightness level going 27%-28%-28%-30%.

Regards,
David

AnemicOak · 08-28-2014, 01:02 AM

I noticed that little thumbnail too, not sure what the purpose is. Everything seems to be running fine on my HD with 3.8.0 after reading for a couple of hours.

Josieb1 · 08-28-2014, 07:36 AM

Is this safe for my 6 inch Aura?

Josieb1 · 08-28-2014, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

Yes, the usual way works. Make sure you use the right version for your device.

Not sure about anyone else but I like playing with the newest firmware even at the risk of a factory reset and rolling back to an older version. So far, 3.8.0 has not caused any serious issues on my Aura HD, the wife's Aura and the daughter's Glo in a few hours of limited testing.

The only nits so far is the weird mini thumbnail in the upper left corner of the sleep screen that I first noticed on 3.7.0 and my usual whinging about the brightness level going 27%-28%-28%-30%.

Regards,
David

Thanks just seen this.

Josieb1 · 08-28-2014, 07:48 AM

I've followed the instructions and placed the zip file in the .kobo folder and properly ejected but nothing happens. It won't install.

Can anyone tell me what i might be doing wrong?

Terisa de morgan · 08-28-2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I've followed the instructions and placed the zip file in the .kobo folder and properly ejected but nothing happens. It won't install.

Can anyone tell me what i might be doing wrong?

Not the zip file. As the instructions in the first messages say: zip content, the two files and the directory inside the file.

Josieb1 · 08-28-2014, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

Not the zip file. As the instructions in the first messages say: zip content, the two files and the directory inside the file.

Thank you

Thats what happens when i read from step 6 and not from step 1

Sorry and thanks again

anacreon · 08-28-2014, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

The only nits so far is the weird mini thumbnail in the upper left corner of the sleep screen that I first noticed on 3.7.0 and my usual whinging about the brightness level going 27%-28%-28%-30%.

I sideloaded 3.8 to my Auras (HD and 6") this morning, and I have no mini thumbnail on the sleep screen contrary to you and others. Could it be because I jumped directly from 3.5 to 3.8?

I really like the light adjustment through swiping the left border, and the MUCH improved responses when deleting or marking as read sideloaded kepubs (I have no epubs to compare).

volpo · 08-28-2014, 11:07 AM

Thanks!

Rps · 08-28-2014, 11:22 AM

Question for you. I am going to buy the Aura HD, but I noticed the H2O can read ePub and epub3. I am not sure if this means I should up to the new model? From what I have been able to find epub3 is an enhancement for formulas and graphics, if that is the case then will I be okay with just ePub ... In other words, in a year or so it will not be a brick? Also, is there a benefit between sleep and off ..... Other than startup time. I have a Mac and everyone recommends that I use sleep mode rather than shut down .... Same for an ereader?

DNSB · 08-28-2014, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rps

Question for you. I am going to buy the Aura HD, but I noticed the H2O can read ePub and epub3. I am not sure if this means I should up to the new model? From what I have been able to find epub3 is an enhancement for formulas and graphics, if that is the case then will I be okay with just ePub ... In other words, in a year or so it will not be a brick? Also, is there a benefit between sleep and off ..... Other than startup time. I have a Mac and everyone recommends that I use sleep mode rather than shut down .... Same for an ereader?

Not really on topic in this thread but the Kobo ereaders have two renderers for displaying epub files. The one used for .epub files and compatibility with Adobe's DRM scheme is the RMSDK (Reader Mobile Software Development Kit), the alternative reader used for .kepub.epub files is ACCESS' NetFront BookReader EPUB which is epub3 compatible (more or less) and is used with Kobo's own DRM scheme.

There are some differences between how the two of them display an ebook, some are design choices, others are similar to the differences between Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari where standards are interpreted slightly differently resulting in webpages looking slightly different.

Regards,
David

Rps · 08-28-2014, 12:29 PM

Thanx for the info. Sorry about the location where my question was posted wasn't where I thought I was. Mea culpa.

Karen Myers · 08-28-2014, 01:59 PM

I've just done the sideload firmware upgrade for Kobo Aura 3.3.0, and it seems to be fine.

Summary for anyone who find it useful... (problem: Windows could not recognize the device after firmware upgrade).

1) With the out-of-the-box factory installed 2.8.0 (Aura) firmware, Windows can see the device properly. I've copied that installation to a backup.

2) I've downloaded the 3.3.0 firmware from MobileRead (thank you) and copied it onto the device directly. I unplugged the device, and it took the update. When I plug it back in, Windows (and Calibre) can see the device properly. Yay - this is progress.

3) Finally, I need to bypass the registration, since that step is the kiss of death for Windows recognizing the device. Here's an SQL statement to execute to create a suitable record in the "user" table of the Kobo/KoboReader.sqlite to replace the one that's left by the sideloaded firmware, once upgraded.

INSERT INTO "user" VALUES('aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa','aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa','xxxx@xxxx.xxx','xxxx@xxxx.xxx','a', 'a','FALSE','FALSE','FALSE');

akorx · 08-28-2014, 03:29 PM

What are the new functions or bug fixes brought by the version 3.8.0 ?

Do you know if night mode run with this version ?

akorx · 08-28-2014, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akorx

What are the new functions or bug fixes brought by the version 3.8.0 ?

Do you know if night mode run with this version ?

I answer to my own question : here are the changes https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=2907910

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08-28-2014, 01:02 AM	#977
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I noticed that little thumbnail too, not sure what the purpose is. Everything seems to be running fine on my HD with 3.8.0 after reading for a couple of hours.

08-28-2014, 07:36 AM	#978
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,090 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	Is this safe for my 6 inch Aura?

08-28-2014, 07:48 AM	#980
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,090 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	I've followed the instructions and placed the zip file in the .kobo folder and properly ejected but nothing happens. It won't install. Can anyone tell me what i might be doing wrong?

08-28-2014, 11:07 AM	#984
volpo Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 2595216 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Clara 2E, Glo HD	Thanks!

08-28-2014, 11:22 AM	#985
Rps Grammar and Grandpa! Posts: 35 Karma: 79908 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD, iPad Air	Question for you. I am going to buy the Aura HD, but I noticed the H2O can read ePub and epub3. I am not sure if this means I should up to the new model? From what I have been able to find epub3 is an enhancement for formulas and graphics, if that is the case then will I be okay with just ePub ... In other words, in a year or so it will not be a brick? Also, is there a benefit between sleep and off ..... Other than startup time. I have a Mac and everyone recommends that I use sleep mode rather than shut down .... Same for an ereader?

08-28-2014, 12:29 PM	#987
Rps Grammar and Grandpa! Posts: 35 Karma: 79908 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD, iPad Air	Thanx for the info. Sorry about the location where my question was posted wasn't where I thought I was. Mea culpa.

08-28-2014, 01:59 PM	#988
Karen Myers Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Aura	I've just done the sideload firmware upgrade for Kobo Aura 3.3.0, and it seems to be fine. Summary for anyone who find it useful... (problem: Windows could not recognize the device after firmware upgrade). 1) With the out-of-the-box factory installed 2.8.0 (Aura) firmware, Windows can see the device properly. I've copied that installation to a backup. 2) I've downloaded the 3.3.0 firmware from MobileRead (thank you) and copied it onto the device directly. I unplugged the device, and it took the update. When I plug it back in, Windows (and Calibre) can see the device properly. Yay - this is progress. 3) Finally, I need to bypass the registration, since that step is the kiss of death for Windows recognizing the device. Here's an SQL statement to execute to create a suitable record in the "user" table of the Kobo/KoboReader.sqlite to replace the one that's left by the sideloaded firmware, once upgraded. INSERT INTO "user" VALUES('aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa','aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa','xxxx@xxxx.xxx','xxxx@xxxx.xxx','a', 'a','FALSE','FALSE','FALSE');

08-28-2014, 03:29 PM	#989
akorx Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 59242 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: France, languages : french and a little bit english. Device: Kobo Glo, Aura HD	What are the new functions or bug fixes brought by the version 3.8.0 ? Do you know if night mode run with this version ?

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