Has the firmware update been released yet? - Page 3

mTamblyn · 07-01-2010, 07:41 AM

To those following this thread, here is the link for details about the Kobo eReader firmware upgrade:

http://blog.kobobooks.com/2010/06/30...mware-upgrade/

I've also cross-posted it to a new MR thread - here.

Cheers,
Michael Tamblyn, EVP Content, Sales & Merchandising - Kobo

fred_yu_job · 07-01-2010, 08:13 AM

not yet as of 7:12 AM Eastern time.

Bismar · 07-01-2010, 09:10 AM

I've signed up for the early access program. If you don't mind Sameer could you send me the program? :P

StealthyScribe · 07-01-2010, 01:15 PM

.....

wrenn1 · 07-01-2010, 01:18 PM

Stealthy, keep us posted on how it goes and how long it takes if you don't mind.

StealthyScribe · 07-01-2010, 01:24 PM

When it starts working, I will. Sorry for the empty post. Technical difficulties.

SameerH · 07-01-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bismar

I've signed up for the early access program. If you don't mind Sameer could you send me the program? :P

Hi all, if you've signed up for the early access, you'll be first in line to get the new desktop app which will download the firmware upgrade. I'm afraid I can't get it any earlier than that

Vidfreaky · 07-02-2010, 12:34 AM

I got the email and I'm downloading it while I type this.

Took about 20 minutes to download the software and update the Kobo ereader. Although I didn't have a problem, I think my 69 year old mother might have had some issues with holding down multiple buttons, software clicks, etc. so I'm glad that she can take it to Chapters and have them do it for her.

The only issue I had was that you can't tell when you've actually pressed the reset button. It doesn't have a noticible "click" to it when you push down and the screen didn't do anything for a few seconds, so I found myself pushing it harder in order to try and get it to do something.

newchee · 07-02-2010, 01:11 AM

I had a pleasant surprise when I plugged in my Kobo to my computer. Up popped a firmware 1.4 notification on my computer screen and asks if I am ready to upgrade. What followed is a series of step by step interactive screens, well illustrated, which walk you through every step of the upgrade process. Very straightforward and painless.

I however, had a brand new computer (the old broke down), and had to re-install the Adobe Digital Editions and the Kobo desktop application. The Kobo desktop app automatically re-synched my purchased books from the Kobo bookstore. However, I had to download all the titles again to re-synch ADE. That's about the most inconvenient thing I had to do.

All in all, kudos to the Kobo team for a job very well done.

Now, I will check if the promised fixes actually do the job.

Vidfreaky · 07-02-2010, 01:17 AM

I haven't found how to remove the 100 free titles from the device. The software looks exactly the same to me (which in my opinion is NOT a good thing). Can't see where you can do anything in the software other than buy and sync books purchased online through kobo.

I can confirm that the sizing issue is now fixed with everything I tried on the device. I guess I've got to go back and resize everything again in Calibre so that it's not giant now that the sizing is actually working.

wrenn1 · 07-02-2010, 01:21 AM

When you are on the books page press the 'display' button and it gives you the option of displaying 'your books', your 100 free books, or all books.

If you have 'opened' any of the free 100 in the past they will show in your books.

Vidfreaky · 07-02-2010, 01:29 AM

I was just coming to post that. Looks like you can't remove the books at all, just hide them from the list. That sucks...

mTamblyn · 07-02-2010, 01:35 AM

Vidfreaky -- we're working on it, just not for this release. Full library management (selective hiding, removing, categorizing, etc.) is a more involved piece of work. We totally understand that people want to have more control over their library and how it is arranged. (I definitely do. I don't want my genre fiction mixed up with my literary stuff next to my history and biography. I wouldn't do it at home, don't want to do it on my eReader!)

Michael Tamblyn
EVP Content, Sales & Merchandising - Kobo

07-01-2010, 01:15 PM	#34
StealthyScribe Feverish Posts: 70 Karma: 42 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alberta Device: Black Kobo	..... Last edited by StealthyScribe; 07-01-2010 at 01:19 PM. Reason: Not working...

07-02-2010, 12:34 AM	#38
Vidfreaky Prog Rock Radio DJ Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Device: kobo	I got the email and I'm downloading it while I type this. Took about 20 minutes to download the software and update the Kobo ereader. Although I didn't have a problem, I think my 69 year old mother might have had some issues with holding down multiple buttons, software clicks, etc. so I'm glad that she can take it to Chapters and have them do it for her. The only issue I had was that you can't tell when you've actually pressed the reset button. It doesn't have a noticible "click" to it when you push down and the screen didn't do anything for a few seconds, so I found myself pushing it harder in order to try and get it to do something. Last edited by Vidfreaky; 07-02-2010 at 01:23 AM.

07-02-2010, 01:17 AM	#40
Vidfreaky Prog Rock Radio DJ Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Device: kobo	I haven't found how to remove the 100 free titles from the device. The software looks exactly the same to me (which in my opinion is NOT a good thing). Can't see where you can do anything in the software other than buy and sync books purchased online through kobo. I can confirm that the sizing issue is now fixed with everything I tried on the device. I guess I've got to go back and resize everything again in Calibre so that it's not giant now that the sizing is actually working. Last edited by Vidfreaky; 07-02-2010 at 01:20 AM.

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07-01-2010, 07:41 AM	#31
mTamblyn Member Posts: 12 Karma: 60 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo eReader, iPhone, iPad	To those following this thread, here is the link for details about the Kobo eReader firmware upgrade: http://blog.kobobooks.com/2010/06/30...mware-upgrade/ I've also cross-posted it to a new MR thread - here. Cheers, Michael Tamblyn, EVP Content, Sales & Merchandising - Kobo

07-01-2010, 08:13 AM	#32
fred_yu_job Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 94636 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: kobo	not yet as of 7:12 AM Eastern time.

07-01-2010, 09:10 AM	#33
Bismar Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 928 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down Under Device: Kobo eReader	I've signed up for the early access program. If you don't mind Sameer could you send me the program? :P

07-01-2010, 01:18 PM	#35
wrenn1 Addict Posts: 259 Karma: 48576 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo	Stealthy, keep us posted on how it goes and how long it takes if you don't mind.

07-01-2010, 01:24 PM	#36
StealthyScribe Feverish Posts: 70 Karma: 42 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alberta Device: Black Kobo	When it starts working, I will. Sorry for the empty post. Technical difficulties.

07-02-2010, 01:11 AM	#39
newchee Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	I had a pleasant surprise when I plugged in my Kobo to my computer. Up popped a firmware 1.4 notification on my computer screen and asks if I am ready to upgrade. What followed is a series of step by step interactive screens, well illustrated, which walk you through every step of the upgrade process. Very straightforward and painless. I however, had a brand new computer (the old broke down), and had to re-install the Adobe Digital Editions and the Kobo desktop application. The Kobo desktop app automatically re-synched my purchased books from the Kobo bookstore. However, I had to download all the titles again to re-synch ADE. That's about the most inconvenient thing I had to do. All in all, kudos to the Kobo team for a job very well done. Now, I will check if the promised fixes actually do the job.

07-02-2010, 01:21 AM	#41
wrenn1 Addict Posts: 259 Karma: 48576 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo	When you are on the books page press the 'display' button and it gives you the option of displaying 'your books', your 100 free books, or all books. If you have 'opened' any of the free 100 in the past they will show in your books.

07-02-2010, 01:29 AM	#42
Vidfreaky Prog Rock Radio DJ Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Device: kobo	I was just coming to post that. Looks like you can't remove the books at all, just hide them from the list. That sucks...

07-02-2010, 01:35 AM	#43
mTamblyn Member Posts: 12 Karma: 60 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo eReader, iPhone, iPad	Vidfreaky -- we're working on it, just not for this release. Full library management (selective hiding, removing, categorizing, etc.) is a more involved piece of work. We totally understand that people want to have more control over their library and how it is arranged. (I definitely do. I don't want my genre fiction mixed up with my literary stuff next to my history and biography. I wouldn't do it at home, don't want to do it on my eReader!) Michael Tamblyn EVP Content, Sales & Merchandising - Kobo

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