Mini Cannot setup Kobo Mini N705 after factory reset

[eventualmente]

Hello all!

This is my first time using this forum, I hope this thread is not a duplicate.
I have read about similar problems in other threads but I am not sure if those solutions would work for me (I am not very tech savvy and could use some guidance )

After years of letting it collect dust I decided to use my Kobo Mini again. I remembered having received an an email about having to update the software a long time ago (2019), and so I did (plugging it to my computer). It seems that the library synced, but I am not sure the software was updated. Since I had a ton of half-read books I decided to do a factory reset... which apparently was a huge mistake.

Now I can turn it on but I cannot go through the setup process: if I do it via Wi-Fi it get stuck on the "Please wait while we upgrade your e-reader screen", and if I do it via my computer, Kobo Desktop gets stuck on a loop: "Downloading eReader upgrade", "Installing eReader upgrade" and I get the following error message:

Please connect to the Internet

Oops, something happened to your internet connection and we couldn't finish your update. Please check your connection and try again.

Nothing is wrong with my internet connection. Why is this happening? From what I've seen in other threads, problems with the Kobo Mini could be fixed by replacing the SD card. Would this solution fix my issue?

Thank you so much for your time

[Elektron]

What you should do:
Go here - https://pgaskin.net/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html (courtesy of @geek1011)
Download the firmware for the Glo (NOT the Glo HD)
Extract the zip file into the .kobo directory of your Mini.
Eject it. It will reboot. This is normal.
You should be able to set it up now, over WiFi or computer.
Good luck.

[eventualmente]

Thank you so much Elektron: I tried it and it worked perfectly!! I'm so happy now

[Hannah12345]

Hi! I have made the same mistake as eventualmente in factory resetting my kobo mini and followed the instructions but I am using a mac and not sure where to find the .kobo directory to extract the zip file too. Can you help at all or do I need a windows computer?

Fingers crossed you can help!

[PeterT]

See if this helps

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-...s-hidden-files

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[_fact0tum_]

Originally Posted by Elektron

What you should do:
Go here - https://pgaskin.net/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html (courtesy of @geek1011)
Download the firmware for the Glo (NOT the Glo HD)
Extract the zip file into the .kobo directory of your Mini.
Eject it. It will reboot. This is normal.
You should be able to set it up now, over WiFi or computer.
Good luck.

I open this account just for say: Thank you!

[lacerated sky]

Originally Posted by Elektron

What you should do:
Go here - https://pgaskin.net/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html (courtesy of @geek1011)
Download the firmware for the Glo (NOT the Glo HD)
Extract the zip file into the .kobo directory of your Mini.
Eject it. It will reboot. This is normal.
You should be able to set it up now, over WiFi or computer.
Good luck.

Hi, this is my first post, thank you for these instructions, they worked and my mini is now updated.
unfortunately however, my computer no longer recognises the device when i connect it, it was doing so perfectly well before so i assume its due to the update, is there anything i can do about this?

[Satyr118]

I did what Elektron said and there didn't see to be any 'update' and my Kobo Mini still doesn't want to work. The firmware I downloaded was 4.26 and I put the extracted folder into the .kobo folder. I turned it off and on again and nothing different happened.

[Satyr118]

nevermind, I figured it out. I have to put the contents of the zip file into that directory rather than the unzipped folder

[Quoth]

Contents of extracted folder into .kobo
Something like two files and one folder:

[___] upgrade (folder)
[] KoboRoot.tgz (archive package)
T manifest.md5sum (text checksum)

File names may differ.


Edit: Posts crossed!

[dreambeat]

Originally Posted by lacerated sky

Hi, this is my first post, thank you for these instructions, they worked and my mini is now updated.
unfortunately however, my computer no longer recognises the device when i connect it, it was doing so perfectly well before so i assume its due to the update, is there anything i can do about this?

I had the same issue, and solved it by using a different cord and port on my computer. I think the Minis are just finicky sometimes. My other workaround was using a calibre remote connection via koreader, but that's just for adding books.

[Djanoko]

Hello,
I followed the instructions in this thread to set up my bricked Kobo mini, and it worked, the device booted and I stuffed it with books, only to realize that it only works while charging or connected to a computer. As soon as I unplug it, it freezes. What does this mean, and what can I do about it? Please help!

[Quoth]

Likely needs a new battery (really a cell).

[Djanoko]

How do i get a new battery?!

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by Djanoko

Hello,
I followed the instructions in this thread to set up my bricked Kobo mini, and it worked, the device booted and I stuffed it with books, only to realize that it only works while charging or connected to a computer. As soon as I unplug it, it freezes. What does this mean, and what can I do about it? Please help!

Same thing happened to me. Your battery is dead. If you're in the U.S. you can order one for two day delivery from Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/383759-1000mA...s%2C196&sr=8-1

You'll have to use the old battery's lead. If you know how to solder that's best. I didn't, so I twisted the ends together and used electrician's tape. Seems to be working okay.

Here's my adventure into fixing my Kindle Mini. (It's still working well.) Be forewarned that I ramble a lot.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=342614