05-25-2022, 10:25 PM | #1 |
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Odd font abnormality on Forma & Sage post-upgrade 4.32 [SOLVED]
I'm well aware of the major font re-write in the current update, however...
My Forma and Sage now display a strange font problem that I have not seen reported. Instead of the normal serif, all system fonts, i.e., home page, my books list, settings, sub-menus, everything, all display in a large sans-serif font, about 30% larger than normal. I noticed the anomaly when I first connected via USB post-upgrade and the "Connected and charging" font was larger and displayed in sans-serif. I reinstalled the update and the result is the same, with or without patches installed. The only solution is to restart the Sage & Forma after every USB eject and the system font then returns to normal. Has anyone else seen this? This has never occurred with the Libra2/H20, or Elipsa. Last edited by Skydog; 05-28-2022 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Update in post #16 |
05-25-2022, 10:35 PM | #2 |
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I haven't noticed anything different on any of my devices. The two things I can think of would be a patch that isn't working the same as before, or the "Large Print Mode" in the Beta Features has been turned on.
There were changes a while ago. But, if you have been keeping up with the firmware updates, that would not be anything new. |
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Edit: I lied. I was able to replicate this on my Sage as well. Last edited by Skydog; 05-26-2022 at 12:36 AM. Reason: Update |
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05-25-2022, 10:58 PM | #4 |
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Any additional fonts installed?
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Amazon Ember Bookerly Charis6eink Literata Book Sitka Text Edit: Same problem on the Sage too. Last edited by Skydog; 05-26-2022 at 01:09 PM. |
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05-26-2022, 01:16 PM | #6 |
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A couple of us reported this in the 4.32 thread (if you open a book in this state, it''ll throw a message about adding Georgia as a supplemental font). A hypothesis was that there were too many sideloaded fonts but you don't have a lot. I still think it's a lack of ram problem preventing a service or executable from restarting after USB disconnect (to which I would suggest to the devs locking in that service into memory like NickelMenu does).
So, let's try something else: do you have a lot of books and/or a large KoboReader.sqlite database file (mine is 600 mb+ and I get the issue)? A large database would also eat up ram. Just shooting from the hip here. |
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Below are figures for number of books (all sideloaded) and corresponding size of KoboReader.sqlite files: Sage: 400 books, 36mb Forma: 700 books, 57mb |
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05-26-2022, 03:13 PM | #8 |
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Hmm, then that may not be it either. So here's a total shot in the dark: If you remove Sitka, does the issue continue? It has a weird em value and maybe that''s triggering things. That's the only other thing I can think of that we have in common.
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05-26-2022, 03:29 PM | #9 |
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I had already deleted Sitka and the problem persists with only Amazon Ember, Bookerly, Charis6eink and Literata Book installed. I haven't yet but I am considering removing all added fonts and adding a few back one at a time. This is a real head-scratcher, particularly since this does not occur with the Libras or Elipsa. There's nothing worse than having everything running smoothly and customized only to have Kobo break something. Although not a fatal bug, it's d------ed irritating having to power off/on after every disconnect, particularly since the Sage cover has no cutout for the power button.
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I'm not sure if you should reboot between font changes. |
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05-27-2022, 10:46 AM | #11 |
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Try below guidance to change the default Geogia & Avenir fonts of stock firmware downloaded from official kobo sites then update your kobo.
It works for me at least. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJn1qkZvmco https://drive.google.com/file/d/1unt...sIV8OBeQt/view |
05-27-2022, 12:33 PM | #12 |
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Did that already with no change. This is only occurring on the Sage and Forma, not Libras (both) or Elipsa. One thing not yet tried is a complete removal of added fonts prior to reinstalling the update (without patches). The only other option for troubleshooting is a factory reset which I do not care to do.
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05-27-2022, 12:57 PM | #13 |
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Try deleting fonts.sqlite database file, i think it's in .kobo folder.
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