Original Kobo Firmware 1.8.2 Released - Page 3

seescoe · 12-29-2010, 09:33 PM

Have had nothing but problems with my Kobo since the update - it updated to v1.8.2 when I first connected to my computer. The pre-loaded books then began to have the repeating paragraphs problem; didn't experience that before the update. Have followed the instructions on replacing the DB to the letter twice, but no luck, as the preloaded books are gone after that attempt. Recopied the original files to get the preloaded books back. Did a reset to factory defaults, and my preloaded books were back. Did a sync to get the 2 books I bought back onto the Kobo, and now my 2 new books are there but all the preloaded books are gone. Very frustrated with this thing - it was a Christmas gift or else it would be going back. Wish they had bought me a Kindle.

seescoe · 12-29-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by seescoe

Have had nothing but problems with my Kobo since the update - it updated to v1.8.2 when I first connected to my computer. The pre-loaded books then began to have the repeating paragraphs problem; didn't experience that before the update. Have followed the instructions on replacing the DB to the letter twice, but no luck, as the preloaded books are gone after that attempt. Recopied the original files to get the preloaded books back. Did a reset to factory defaults, and my preloaded books were back. Did a sync to get the 2 books I bought back onto the Kobo, and now my 2 new books are there but all the preloaded books are gone. Very frustrated with this thing - it was a Christmas gift or else it would be going back. Wish they had bought me a Kindle.

Wow - popped in a blank SD card and suddenly the preloaded books are back. This thing is weird.

CazMar · 12-30-2010, 12:10 AM

Any news about the Australian Border/Kobo update yet?

mordie71 · 01-07-2011, 06:56 PM

just an update... The only way I can get books onto the kobo now is via a workaround of using a SD card with the books on it -annoying but since win7 doesn't see the Kobo when plug in it's my only option until I can some how reinstall the firmware - Can it be done through an SD? There's no way the PC will talk to the Kobo ...*sigh*

PeterT · 01-07-2011, 07:11 PM

Jordie; if you are in Canada and can get to a Chapters store they should be able to perform the upgrade from an SD card for you.

taming · 01-07-2011, 07:16 PM

Do Chapters stores have the 1.8.x images? I know they had the 1.4. For folks who can make a Linux SD card, the files you need are referenced in this post.. There is a sticky with information about creating the card.

PeterT · 01-07-2011, 11:51 PM

Taming; I assumed they did...

I know... Never Assume .... You make an Ass of You and Me

taming · 01-08-2011, 12:47 AM

No one has mentioned a flash update, though anyone who wants to stop by my house in Red Deer, Alberta can have a soda and an SD card update if they want.

mordie71 · 01-08-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

No one has mentioned a flash update, though anyone who wants to stop by my house in Red Deer, Alberta can have a soda and an SD card update if they want.

Hmm I would but It's abit far away for me :P only 13,959 Kms away from here - melbourne, Australia :þ

PeterT · 01-08-2011, 09:58 PM

Maybe we could try putting the kobo in a plastic bag, setting it in the ocean and watching to see if it gets to Canada?

EDinNB · 01-08-2011, 10:34 PM

I had all the initial problems with the 1.8.1 upgrade as the rest, but thanks to the posts here, I got everything working properly, so this week I upgraded both Kobo's to 1.8.2 and not a hitch with either one, all books will open and the unit works fine.

Hope the rest of you finally get it figgured out.

EDinNB

MikeLC · 01-14-2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

Do Chapters stores have the 1.8.x images? I know they had the 1.4. For folks who can make a Linux SD card, the files you need are referenced in this post.. There is a sticky with information about creating the card.

Currently we do not have 1.8.x firmware updates yet at Chapters/Indigo were still only offering 1.4 for original Kobos and 1.7.4 for wifi Kobos.

On a 1.8.x question anyone found the solution for 1.8.x locked books off a PC?

we've had to downgrade to an earlier version for original kobos to get the books unlocked though if MRers have another solution would help us at Indigo out loads.

Thanks again happy reading

taming · 01-14-2011, 06:35 AM

Mike--it's important for folks to understand that there is no difference in how the reader functions between 1.8.0, 1.8.1 and 1.8.2. Versions .1 and .2 were released only because of problems in updating that showed up for some users. If someone has a Kobo-1 that is working as it should, and is running any of the 1.8.x firmware iterations, then there is no reason at all to go any further.

People report that the locked books phenomenon seemed to resolve upon doing a sync. Other folks have done a reset to factory defaults, which also then requires syncing with Kobobooks for their kepub books and will result in Adobe DRM having to authenticate the device. The ADE part has to be done using the ADE account of the person who originally bought the books, of course.

mordie71 · 01-15-2011, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

People report that the locked books phenomenon seemed to resolve upon doing a sync. Other folks have done a reset to factory defaults, which also then requires syncing with Kobobooks for their kepub books and will result in Adobe DRM having to authenticate the device. The ADE part has to be done using the ADE account of the person who originally bought the books, of course.

This I think would work for me if I can just get the Damn think to sync to the PC :P ... SD card hasn't unlocked the free books (there where not there after the firmware up) ... hmm Might have to get my VitrualBox Ubtunu up and do some tinkering to make a fireware update or downgrade (is that possible) SD card ...:þ

taming · 01-15-2011, 07:34 AM

What SD card? I'm not following...

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12-29-2010, 09:33 PM	#31
seescoe Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo	Have had nothing but problems with my Kobo since the update - it updated to v1.8.2 when I first connected to my computer. The pre-loaded books then began to have the repeating paragraphs problem; didn't experience that before the update. Have followed the instructions on replacing the DB to the letter twice, but no luck, as the preloaded books are gone after that attempt. Recopied the original files to get the preloaded books back. Did a reset to factory defaults, and my preloaded books were back. Did a sync to get the 2 books I bought back onto the Kobo, and now my 2 new books are there but all the preloaded books are gone. Very frustrated with this thing - it was a Christmas gift or else it would be going back. Wish they had bought me a Kindle.

12-30-2010, 12:10 AM	#33
CazMar Book Geek Posts: 596 Karma: 1499085 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Asus MemPad 7" tablet, Nexus 5, Asus 10" tablet	Any news about the Australian Border/Kobo update yet?

01-07-2011, 06:56 PM	#34
mordie71 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo	just an update... The only way I can get books onto the kobo now is via a workaround of using a SD card with the books on it -annoying but since win7 doesn't see the Kobo when plug in it's my only option until I can some how reinstall the firmware - Can it be done through an SD? There's no way the PC will talk to the Kobo ...sigh

01-07-2011, 07:11 PM	#35
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,159 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	Jordie; if you are in Canada and can get to a Chapters store they should be able to perform the upgrade from an SD card for you.

01-07-2011, 07:16 PM	#36
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	Do Chapters stores have the 1.8.x images? I know they had the 1.4. For folks who can make a Linux SD card, the files you need are referenced in this post.. There is a sticky with information about creating the card.

01-07-2011, 11:51 PM	#37
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,159 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	Taming; I assumed they did... I know... Never Assume .... You make an Ass of You and Me

01-08-2011, 12:47 AM	#38
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	No one has mentioned a flash update, though anyone who wants to stop by my house in Red Deer, Alberta can have a soda and an SD card update if they want.

01-08-2011, 09:58 PM	#40
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,159 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	Maybe we could try putting the kobo in a plastic bag, setting it in the ocean and watching to see if it gets to Canada?

01-08-2011, 10:34 PM	#41
EDinNB Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo	I had all the initial problems with the 1.8.1 upgrade as the rest, but thanks to the posts here, I got everything working properly, so this week I upgraded both Kobo's to 1.8.2 and not a hitch with either one, all books will open and the unit works fine. Hope the rest of you finally get it figgured out. EDinNB

01-14-2011, 06:35 AM	#43
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	Mike--it's important for folks to understand that there is no difference in how the reader functions between 1.8.0, 1.8.1 and 1.8.2. Versions .1 and .2 were released only because of problems in updating that showed up for some users. If someone has a Kobo-1 that is working as it should, and is running any of the 1.8.x firmware iterations, then there is no reason at all to go any further. People report that the locked books phenomenon seemed to resolve upon doing a sync. Other folks have done a reset to factory defaults, which also then requires syncing with Kobobooks for their kepub books and will result in Adobe DRM having to authenticate the device. The ADE part has to be done using the ADE account of the person who originally bought the books, of course.

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01-15-2011, 07:34 AM	#45
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	What SD card? I'm not following...