Glo Unusual page turn behavior.

drjd · 08-16-2018, 12:28 PM

I am experiencing a strange behavior of my Glo since last fortnight, after upgrading to FW 4.9.11314. Whenever I tap to advance the page, my Glo (mostly) goes back to a page or two of the current reading position. I need to tap multiple times again to reach the next page. As this is occurring too frequently now and distracts my reading sessions, I feel annoyed. I have thoroughly cleaned the kobo screen for any dust or dirt, and also restarted the reader few times. I have also tried to reinstall the FW with and without patches but the problem remains unsolved.

Has anyone else experienced similar problem? What should be the probable reason? Any helpful hints for remedies please?

Ripplinger · 08-16-2018, 03:20 PM

I've had weird page turning issues with my Glo awhile ago after upgrading to a particular firmware. My easy fix was to just go back to the firmware that worked, you might want to try that as well.

When you cleaned the screen, did you also get under the small bevel where the IR beams are? If any dust is lodged under that small trim piece, it could also cause the problems you're having. Use either canned air or a very soft bristled brush to get under it before you try downgrading the firmware (if you haven't already done it that thoroughly on the first cleaning).

Mrs_Often · 08-17-2018, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by drjd

Any helpful hints for remedies please?

I presume you did check the reading settings, to be sure the page turn zones for forward and back aren't different to what you expect?

drjd · 08-17-2018, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

I've had weird page turning issues with my Glo awhile ago after upgrading to a particular firmware. My easy fix was to just go back to the firmware that worked, you might want to try that as well.

When you cleaned the screen, did you also get under the small bevel where the IR beams are? If any dust is lodged under that small trim piece, it could also cause the problems you're having. Use either canned air or a very soft bristled brush to get under it before you try downgrading the firmware (if you haven't already done it that thoroughly on the first cleaning).

Yes, I did use a soft brush and a soft moist microfiber cloth, no canned air though. I'll perform a downgrade this weekend as recommended by you. Perhaps it can help. Thanks. I'll report soon.

drjd · 08-17-2018, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs_Often

I presume you did check the reading settings, to be sure the page turn zones for forward and back aren't different to what you expect?

Yes, Mrs_Often, the settings are okay.

08-16-2018, 12:28 PM	#1
drjd The Couch Potato Posts: 34,509 Karma: 230999999 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Touch, Archos 9, Onyx Boox C67ML Carta	Unusual page turn behavior. I am experiencing a strange behavior of my Glo since last fortnight, after upgrading to FW 4.9.11314. Whenever I tap to advance the page, my Glo (mostly) goes back to a page or two of the current reading position. I need to tap multiple times again to reach the next page. As this is occurring too frequently now and distracts my reading sessions, I feel annoyed. I have thoroughly cleaned the kobo screen for any dust or dirt, and also restarted the reader few times. I have also tried to reinstall the FW with and without patches but the problem remains unsolved. Has anyone else experienced similar problem? What should be the probable reason? Any helpful hints for remedies please?

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08-16-2018, 03:20 PM	#2
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I've had weird page turning issues with my Glo awhile ago after upgrading to a particular firmware. My easy fix was to just go back to the firmware that worked, you might want to try that as well. When you cleaned the screen, did you also get under the small bevel where the IR beams are? If any dust is lodged under that small trim piece, it could also cause the problems you're having. Use either canned air or a very soft bristled brush to get under it before you try downgrading the firmware (if you haven't already done it that thoroughly on the first cleaning).

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