Firmware 4.17.13651

geek1011 · 09-16-2019, 04:22 PM

Kobo Firmware 4.17.13651

Kobo firmware 4.17.13651 has been released. As of September 16, 2019, it has been released to the Kobo Touch A/B, Kobo Touch C, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v1, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v2, Kobo Aura ONE, Kobo Aura ONE Limited Edition, Kobo Aura Edition 2 v1, Kobo Aura Edition 2 v2, Kobo Clara HD, Kobo Forma, and the Kobo Libra H2O. It has not been released to the Kobo Mini. The affiliates used to check these firmware versions were: kobo, bestbuyca, fnac, beta, rakutenbooks, and the walmartca.

Download Links

Official Links:

Kobo Touch A/B (mark 3) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Touch C (mark 4) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Glo (mark 4) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Glo HD (mark 6) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Touch 2.0 (mark 6) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura (mark 5) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura HD (mark 4) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura H2O (mark 5) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v1 (mark 6) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v2 (mark 7) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura ONE (mark 6) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura ONE Limited Edition (mark 6) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura Edition 2 v1 (mark 6) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Aura Edition 2 v2 (mark 7) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Clara HD (mark 7) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Forma (mark 7) - Download | Release Notes
Kobo Libra H2O (mark 7) - Download | Release Notes

You can also try the generic links at your own risk:

Mark 3 - Download
Mark 4 - Download
Mark 5 - Download
Mark 6 - Download
Mark 7 - Download

Generated by kobofirmware by Patrick G (geek1011). Source Code

geek1011 · 09-16-2019, 04:28 PM

Update: So far, at least 50 posts in this thread has been about Kobo deciding to import dotfiles/folders. I have made a fix for this issue here

MGlitch · 09-16-2019, 04:29 PM

Now I just have to wait for patches from the great folks who make them.

Not trying to rush y’all with that, I really appreciate the time and energy you put into making things which improve a device I love

geek1011 · 09-16-2019, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGlitch

Now I just have to wait for patches from the great folks who make them.

Just as an early warning, they won't be fully ready until Sunday at the earliest, as I have a lot to do this week (both with the patches and with other stuff). If I can, I may have an untested version (probably with a few missing patches too) ready for Thursday. If anyone wants to see the progress or do some testing, anything I put on GitHub won't crash anything, but it might not totally work either.

LordP · 09-16-2019, 05:02 PM

Thank you. Great stuff.

poczynek · 09-16-2019, 05:07 PM

I wonder if any difference between this and 4.16?

Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

Terisa de morgan · 09-16-2019, 05:10 PM

Thank you, it's already working at my Clara, with the same patches that 4.16 (thank you again to jackie_w for the patch for the details window).

MGlitch · 09-16-2019, 05:17 PM

For the curious, I decided to take the dive on my Forma.

The header spacing when disabled is MUCH improved from that of 4.16, I'd estimate I could squeeze a line of text into the space left by 4.17 but the text would be running up against the top bezel, still legible though. On 4.16 it was easily 2 if not 2.5 lines of what would be empty space.

The footer is about the same as 4.16 when disabled, though I feel there's probably space for two lines of text I've never been able to get the footer as consistent at the header in any firmware over the last year or so.

The progress bar seems to make such minimal difference that it doesn't move any text if I disable it with the header and footer both enabled or both disabled, nor with just one of the two enabled with the progress bar.

In testing that, it appears the enabled header and enabled footer take equal amounts of space. At least switching one off and the other on did not shift the text of a book from the bottom line to the next page.

If people really want images I'll look into that. But it's quite close if not identical to what David had posted in the 4.16 thread for the 4.17 version he was using.

geek1011 · 09-16-2019, 05:32 PM

I just tested this quickly on my Mini, and it seems my main annoyances with the previous version have been fixed.

As MGlitch said, the vertical margins have improved. Note that to get the footer margin as small as possible, you may need to adjust your line spacing/font size to get the lines right to the bottom of the reading area.

Books don't lag when opening on the Mini anymore.

Fast page turn has been fixed (it was kind of broken in 4.16).

This may have been from 4.16, but there is now a nicer updating screen.

The interface in general is a bit faster, but there is a bit more ghosting than before (note that you probably won't see this on the newer devices).

Strether · 09-16-2019, 05:38 PM

Has there been a change in how to install these updates manually? I downloaded a zip file, opened it and put it in the .Kobo folder, disconnected from the computer and nothing happened. I even powered off the Forma and restarted it and zilch.

Jim

Gibbo · 09-16-2019, 05:57 PM

Once I receive my aura one and register with Kobo does she update to the latest firmware or I need to do it manually?.

MGlitch · 09-16-2019, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strether

Has there been a change in how to install these updates manually? I downloaded a zip file, opened it and put it in the .Kobo folder, disconnected from the computer and nothing happened. I even powered off the Forma and restarted it and zilch.

Jim

Nope that’s how you do a manual update. You should have had three things to move into the.kobo directory, moving the folder that they’re in over does nothing

MGlitch · 09-16-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibbo

Once I receive my aura one and register with Kobo does she update to the latest firmware or I need to do it manually?.

It will update on its own eventually, no one can say for sure when that will be because the updates go out in waves. I had to do a manual update for my Forma because syncing didn’t grab the update yet. But it would eventually be pushed to my device.

Or you can update manually.

geek1011 · 09-16-2019, 06:14 PM

Oh, it also seems they removed the option to use the old reader (and most of the code which came with it), which is nice (and explains why the firmware is smaller than the previous one). This will make updating the patches a bit easier.

Strether · 09-16-2019, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGlitch

Nope that’s how you do a manual update. You should have had three things to move into the.kobo directory, moving the folder that they’re in over does nothing

Thanks, I did the folder, which as you say, does nothing.

Jim

09-16-2019, 04:22 PM	#1
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,735 Karma: 6987557 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD	Firmware 4.17.13651 Kobo Firmware 4.17.13651 Kobo firmware 4.17.13651 has been released. As of September 16, 2019, it has been released to the Kobo Touch A/B, Kobo Touch C, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v1, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v2, Kobo Aura ONE, Kobo Aura ONE Limited Edition, Kobo Aura Edition 2 v1, Kobo Aura Edition 2 v2, Kobo Clara HD, Kobo Forma, and the Kobo Libra H2O. It has not been released to the Kobo Mini. The affiliates used to check these firmware versions were: kobo, bestbuyca, fnac, beta, rakutenbooks, and the walmartca. Download Links Official Links: Kobo Touch A/B (mark 3) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Touch C (mark 4) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Glo (mark 4) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Glo HD (mark 6) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Touch 2.0 (mark 6) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura (mark 5) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura HD (mark 4) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura H2O (mark 5) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v1 (mark 6) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 v2 (mark 7) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura ONE (mark 6) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura ONE Limited Edition (mark 6) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura Edition 2 v1 (mark 6) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Aura Edition 2 v2 (mark 7) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Clara HD (mark 7) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Forma (mark 7) - Download \| Release Notes Kobo Libra H2O (mark 7) - Download \| Release Notes You can also try the generic links at your own risk: Mark 3 - Download Mark 4 - Download Mark 5 - Download Mark 6 - Download Mark 7 - Download Generated by kobofirmware by Patrick G (geek1011). Source Code

09-16-2019, 04:28 PM	#2
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,735 Karma: 6987557 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD	Update: So far, at least 50 posts in this thread has been about Kobo deciding to import dotfiles/folders. I have made a fix for this issue here Attached Thumbnails Last edited by geek1011; 09-19-2019 at 08:08 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Firmware Update Instructions and the latest Firmware Versions	mitchwah	Ectaco jetBook	113	10-24-2023 09:02 PM
Firmware Update Kindle firmware 5.12.1	eilon	Amazon Kindle	102	09-26-2019 08:38 PM
Firmware glitch - typing text slow on some firmware+device combinations	mdp	Onyx Boox	11	11-11-2017 12:48 AM
Firmware 2.0.3 Pocketbook IQ - another firmware is release for IQ	tvpupsik	PocketBook	26	12-13-2010 03:03 PM
SMARTQ7: firmware 5 VS .92 firmware 5.1?	wwang	Alternative Devices	2	12-17-2009 12:41 PM

09-16-2019, 04:29 PM	#3
MGlitch Wizard Posts: 2,841 Karma: 22003124 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2	Now I just have to wait for patches from the great folks who make them. Not trying to rush y’all with that, I really appreciate the time and energy you put into making things which improve a device I love

09-16-2019, 05:02 PM	#5
LordP Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 1341124 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	Thank you. Great stuff.

09-16-2019, 05:07 PM	#6
poczynek Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 26552 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kobo Forma	I wonder if any difference between this and 4.16? Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

09-16-2019, 05:10 PM	#7
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Thank you, it's already working at my Clara, with the same patches that 4.16 (thank you again to jackie_w for the patch for the details window).

09-16-2019, 05:17 PM	#8
MGlitch Wizard Posts: 2,841 Karma: 22003124 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2	For the curious, I decided to take the dive on my Forma. The header spacing when disabled is MUCH improved from that of 4.16, I'd estimate I could squeeze a line of text into the space left by 4.17 but the text would be running up against the top bezel, still legible though. On 4.16 it was easily 2 if not 2.5 lines of what would be empty space. The footer is about the same as 4.16 when disabled, though I feel there's probably space for two lines of text I've never been able to get the footer as consistent at the header in any firmware over the last year or so. The progress bar seems to make such minimal difference that it doesn't move any text if I disable it with the header and footer both enabled or both disabled, nor with just one of the two enabled with the progress bar. In testing that, it appears the enabled header and enabled footer take equal amounts of space. At least switching one off and the other on did not shift the text of a book from the bottom line to the next page. If people really want images I'll look into that. But it's quite close if not identical to what David had posted in the 4.16 thread for the 4.17 version he was using.

09-16-2019, 05:32 PM	#9
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,735 Karma: 6987557 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD	I just tested this quickly on my Mini, and it seems my main annoyances with the previous version have been fixed. As MGlitch said, the vertical margins have improved. Note that to get the footer margin as small as possible, you may need to adjust your line spacing/font size to get the lines right to the bottom of the reading area. Books don't lag when opening on the Mini anymore. Fast page turn has been fixed (it was kind of broken in 4.16). This may have been from 4.16, but there is now a nicer updating screen. The interface in general is a bit faster, but there is a bit more ghosting than before (note that you probably won't see this on the newer devices).

09-16-2019, 05:38 PM	#10
Strether Guru Posts: 746 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Has there been a change in how to install these updates manually? I downloaded a zip file, opened it and put it in the .Kobo folder, disconnected from the computer and nothing happened. I even powered off the Forma and restarted it and zilch. Jim

09-16-2019, 05:57 PM	#11
Gibbo Guru Posts: 776 Karma: 2475053 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Galaxy Tab A (2019) - iPhone 11 - KA1 - Onyx Boox Nova Pro	Once I receive my aura one and register with Kobo does she update to the latest firmware or I need to do it manually?.

09-16-2019, 06:14 PM	#14
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,735 Karma: 6987557 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD	Oh, it also seems they removed the option to use the old reader (and most of the code which came with it), which is nice (and explains why the firmware is smaller than the previous one). This will make updating the patches a bit easier.