Firmware 4.33.19759

geek1011 · 07-21-2022, 05:26 PM

Firmware 4.33.19759 has been released.

Automatically posted by kfwproxy.

rtiangha · 07-21-2022, 05:33 PM

Release Notes

Pinch to change font size in eBooks

• You can now change the font size in your eBooks by using the pinch gesture.
• As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it.
• Once you are comfortable with the size you can release your fingers to update the font size on the page.
• You can also toggle this feature on or off in Reading Settings.

Zoom lock for PDF

• Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page.
• This can be useful if you have zoomed in slightly to remove excess margins and increase the legibility of the content.

General Improvements

• Show “Add more dictionaries” button under the language dropdown menu in dictionary lookup
• Bug Fixes
• Improved Stability

JSWolf · 07-21-2022, 05:34 PM

Release notes for 4.33.19759

Pinch to change font size in eBooks

• You can now change the font size in your eBooks by using the pinch gesture.
• As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it.
• Once you are comfortable with the size you can release your fingers to update the font size on the page.
• You can also toggle this feature on or off in Reading Settings.

Zoom lock for PDF

• Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page.
• This can be useful if you have zoomed in slightly to remove excess margins and increase the legibility of the content.

General Improvements

• Show “Add more dictionaries” button under the language dropdown menu in dictionary lookup
• Bug Fixes
• Improved Stability

codychan · 07-21-2022, 07:09 PM

Is multiple-font issue fixed?

Deobulakenyo · 07-21-2022, 07:30 PM

Nice. Waiting for patches.

geek1011 · 07-21-2022, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

Nice. Waiting for patches.

Done.

PeterT · 07-21-2022, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codychan

Is multiple-font issue fixed?

What issue?

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tschucha · 07-21-2022, 08:22 PM

The setting "Indicator Light while charging" still does nothing. Plug it into the power cord and the light comes on for a few seconds then turns off. This bug had been there since the first update to the original firmware. Not a biggie but still - how hard is it to leave the LED on if that menu option is set? Why even have the option if you don't want to actually support it?

Still waiting to see if the StylusUsageDetected=false toggles to true and the device shows MyNotebooks on the MyBooks page if the usb-c cable gets close to the device port for a few seconds before actually connecting.

I found that if you don't connect quickly this flag gets toggled somehow. It wasn't as bad on the 4.32 firmware but happend regularlt with the 4.33 versions.

codychan · 07-21-2022, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

What issue?

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Specifying different fonts in css won't work in kobo device, the fonts in css will fallback to kobo builtin fonts. So at most two fonts are available when you read book on kobo device, one is fallback font, one is the chosen font from the font dropdown list.

The multiple-font feature doesn't work anymore since the font part was rewritten in new firmware(since 4.32 if I remembered correctly)

PeterT · 07-21-2022, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codychan

Specifying different fonts in css won't work in kobo device, the fonts in css will fallback to kobo builtin fonts. So at most two fonts are available when you read book on kobo device, one is fallback font, one is the chosen font from the font dropdown list.

The multiple-font feature doesn't work anymore since the font part was rewritten in new firmware(since 4.32 if I remembered correctly)

Just curious if
a) has this been reported to Kobo
b) do you have a test case showing this

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Deobulakenyo · 07-21-2022, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geek1011

Done.

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by tschucha

The setting "Indicator Light while charging" still does nothing. Plug it into the power cord and the light comes on for a few seconds then turns off. This bug had been there since the first update to the original firmware. Not a biggie but still - how hard is it to leave the LED on if that menu option is set? Why even have the option if you don't want to actually support it?

This has been a frustration for me too. i wanted my Libra 2 to display led light while asleep and charging then turn off when it reaches 100%.

davidfor · 07-21-2022, 09:51 PM

As has been seen, firmware version 4.33.19759 is being rolled out. This is going out to all the devices except the Mini. It will be rolled out according to Kobo normal rollout schedule.

The changes that I know of in the firmware are:

'Add more dictionaries' option included in language dropdown. Selecting this open the "Manage Dictionaries" popup and the installed dictionaries can be changed.
Use pinch gesture to change font size when reading
- Displays circle with some text in new font size.
- Only on devices with capacitive touchscreen.
Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page.
Clock when reading has been moved to top left when the menu is displayed.
Fixes:
- Audiobook progress syncing between devices
- Updated handwriting timeout to reduce lag in Notebook
- Aura SD: Removed two finger scroll gesture
- Libra 2 stability improvements

If I think of anything else, I will add it later.

calibre
While the firmware version didn't change to 4.34.x, the internal database version did change. This will require bumping the supported database version in the driver. I have checked in this change and it should be in the next calibre release. Until then, it is safe to use the "Attempt to support newer firmware" option on the driver.

davidfor · 07-21-2022, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deobulakenyo

This has been a frustration for me too. i wanted my Libra 2 to display led light while asleep and charging then turn off when it reaches 100%.

Why? Are you going to unplug it when the light goes out? Or if you need to go somewhere and want to take the device you won't until the charging is finished?

Sorry, I understand that people don't like it when things don't work exactly how they think they should, but all the gnashing of teeth over this is far to much. It is such a minor thing. And of course, the option is labeled "Indicator light while charging". Can someone tell me what that means? And then tell me were you got that meaning from.

Deobulakenyo · 07-21-2022, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Why? Are you going to unplug it when the light goes out? Or if you need to go somewhere and want to take the device you won't until the charging is finished?

Sorry, I understand that people don't like it when things don't work exactly how they think they should, but all the gnashing of teeth over this is far to much. It is such a minor thing. And of course, the option is labeled "Indicator light while charging". Can someone tell me what that means? And then tell me were you got that meaning from.

Just my OCD kicking in.

Sometimes it helps to see (thru the led light) if the device is charging/still charging/done charging without needing to wake up the device.

I get what you mean that this is just a minor thing especially ereaders are usually charged not very often.

For me , "Indicator light while charging" means it's supposed to be on (led light) while it is charging. My perspective is from my mobile phone which has an indicator light while it is plugged in the charger.

hobnail · 07-21-2022, 10:09 PM

I don't know how the others are but on the Elipsa when it's charging and sleeping it shows the battery level in the box on the left where it says Sleeping. When it's turned off there's no battery status, but that's not a big deal for me since I only turn it off and charge it when the battery is very low and I know I won't be using it soon. I've no idea if anyone has timed the speed difference with charging it sleeping versus off; perhaps it's not significant.

07-21-2022, 05:26 PM	#1
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,736 Karma: 6990705 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD	Firmware 4.33.19759 Firmware 4.33.19759 has been released. Automatically posted by kfwproxy.

07-21-2022, 09:51 PM	#12
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,907 Karma: 47303748 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	As has been seen, firmware version 4.33.19759 is being rolled out. This is going out to all the devices except the Mini. It will be rolled out according to Kobo normal rollout schedule. The changes that I know of in the firmware are: 'Add more dictionaries' option included in language dropdown. Selecting this open the "Manage Dictionaries" popup and the installed dictionaries can be changed. Use pinch gesture to change font size when reading Displays circle with some text in new font size. Only on devices with capacitive touchscreen. Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page. Clock when reading has been moved to top left when the menu is displayed. Fixes: Audiobook progress syncing between devices Updated handwriting timeout to reduce lag in Notebook Aura SD: Removed two finger scroll gesture Libra 2 stability improvements If I think of anything else, I will add it later. calibre While the firmware version didn't change to 4.34.x, the internal database version did change. This will require bumping the supported database version in the driver. I have checked in this change and it should be in the next calibre release. Until then, it is safe to use the "Attempt to support newer firmware" option on the driver.

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07-21-2022, 05:33 PM	#2
rtiangha Evangelist Posts: 496 Karma: 356531 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 'burta, Canada Device: Kobo Glo HD	Release Notes Pinch to change font size in eBooks • You can now change the font size in your eBooks by using the pinch gesture. • As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it. • Once you are comfortable with the size you can release your fingers to update the font size on the page. • You can also toggle this feature on or off in Reading Settings. Zoom lock for PDF • Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page. • This can be useful if you have zoomed in slightly to remove excess margins and increase the legibility of the content. General Improvements • Show “Add more dictionaries” button under the language dropdown menu in dictionary lookup • Bug Fixes • Improved Stability

07-21-2022, 05:34 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,027 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Release notes for 4.33.19759 Pinch to change font size in eBooks • You can now change the font size in your eBooks by using the pinch gesture. • As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it. • Once you are comfortable with the size you can release your fingers to update the font size on the page. • You can also toggle this feature on or off in Reading Settings. Zoom lock for PDF • Turning pages in PDFs will now automatically maintain the current zoom level and position from the previous page. • This can be useful if you have zoomed in slightly to remove excess margins and increase the legibility of the content. General Improvements • Show “Add more dictionaries” button under the language dropdown menu in dictionary lookup • Bug Fixes • Improved Stability

07-21-2022, 07:09 PM	#4
codychan Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 27950 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Kobo Aura One, Kobo Forma	Is multiple-font issue fixed?

07-21-2022, 07:30 PM	#5
Deobulakenyo Guru Posts: 703 Karma: 2153490 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Stupid Philippines Device: Kobo Libra 2, Boyue Likebook P78	Nice. Waiting for patches.

07-21-2022, 08:22 PM	#8
tschucha Zealot Posts: 147 Karma: 52546 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Sage	The setting "Indicator Light while charging" still does nothing. Plug it into the power cord and the light comes on for a few seconds then turns off. This bug had been there since the first update to the original firmware. Not a biggie but still - how hard is it to leave the LED on if that menu option is set? Why even have the option if you don't want to actually support it? Still waiting to see if the StylusUsageDetected=false toggles to true and the device shows MyNotebooks on the MyBooks page if the usb-c cable gets close to the device port for a few seconds before actually connecting. I found that if you don't connect quickly this flag gets toggled somehow. It wasn't as bad on the 4.32 firmware but happend regularlt with the 4.33 versions.

07-21-2022, 10:09 PM	#15
hobnail Running with scissors Posts: 1,552 Karma: 14325282 Join Date: Nov 2019 Device: none	I don't know how the others are but on the Elipsa when it's charging and sleeping it shows the battery level in the box on the left where it says Sleeping. When it's turned off there's no battery status, but that's not a big deal for me since I only turn it off and charge it when the battery is very low and I know I won't be using it soon. I've no idea if anyone has timed the speed difference with charging it sleeping versus off; perhaps it's not significant.

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