First post with my IQ :) - Page 6

Palladin · 11-26-2010, 06:38 PM

I got an email after requesting the updated firmware but the link did not work. As MmavisO said, by Monday I may have to return to the " road more traveled".

speedtouch · 11-26-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Logseman

speedtouch, Pocketbook's concept of time is certainly matching the Theory of General Relativity. That is, do take any term they give with a big grain of salt.

LOL! I think you're right.

mtravellerh · 11-27-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by speedtouch

LOL! I think you're right.

This new version is an update from the 20.november version and the link to the "old" version has been taken offline to not create a big confusion.

speedtouch · 11-27-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mtravellerh

This new version is an update from the 20.november version and the link to the "old" version has been taken offline to not create a big confusion.

I understand. Thanks for the new information. We eagerly look forward to Monday!

Just a quick question about this new firmware, let's call it the November 29 firmware, will it erase all our books and installed apps?

Icewyng · 11-27-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by speedtouch

Just a quick question about this new firmware, let's call it the November 29 firmware, will it erase all our books and installed apps?

It is always safe to backup you apps to make sure they are not wiped. Here is a tutorial that shows you how to do it:

How to backup Apps.

The ones installed by Pocketbook will stay on the IQ for sure. The ones you installed... not so sure.

mtravellerh · 11-27-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Icewyng

It is always safe to backup you apps to make sure they are not wiped. Here is a tutorial that shows you how to do it:

How to backup Apps.

The ones installed by Pocketbook will stay on the IQ for sure. The ones you installed... not so sure.

I will let you know about that as soon as we have the new firmware installed. But, as Icewyng has pit it so nicely, "it is always safe to backup you apps"

Icewyng · 11-27-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mtravellerh

I will let you know about that as soon as we have the new firmware installed. But, as Icewyng has pit it so nicely, "it is always safe to backup you apps"

Indeed... I guess working with Linux does that to you.

Ok, guess that piece of wisdom will go in my signature

Android (which, interestingly enough, is based on Linux) turns out to be a very interesting OS after all!

MmavisO · 11-27-2010, 10:21 AM

mtravellerh--Thank you for the firmware release update--it explains why I and some others were given a "broken" link to use. However, given

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Originally Posted by mtravellerh

The firmware will be available until monday. We're not secretive about it, btw, just waiting fir our tech guys to give us the goods, Their timing is a bit "large" sometimes

how "large" is the Monday date?

mtravellerh · 11-27-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MmavisO

mtravellerh--Thank you for the firmware release update--it explains why I and some others were given a "broken" link to use. However, given

how "large" is the Monday date?

We are checking the software for big errors right now. If it does what it should do, it will be up by monday and that's looking good so far.

syoggy · 11-27-2010, 12:31 PM

Hi all... I bought my IQ right from Pocketbooks website and have been playing with it since it the past few days. I noticed that the Bookland widget on my IQ is showing only Russian Books, which seems odd.

I had a 4gb SD card and it was not recognized when I popped it in, so I reformatted it and it worked... I forgot that you must unmount the card before popping it out and the IQ got confused, I copied the contents of the card to my harddrive and reformatted it, copied the files and folders - works like a charm.

I'm using Dolphin HD - works pretty nicely, had opera at 1st, was ok. But I liked Dolphin on my droid.

I did not get a USB cable as stated on the box, and have yet to get USB to work (hence the popping the SD card in/out).

So far no issues with the kindle app. I have the Droid Comic viewer - works ok. I used the pocketbook reader and seemed nice, I also deleted all the books in other languages.

Aldiko works nicely - but you need to import any epubs from a folder on your sdcard (eBooks/Import).

Read this entire post - great tips and whatnot, glad I joined

Steve

speedtouch · 11-27-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by syoggy

Hi all... I bought my IQ right from Pocketbooks website and have been playing with it since it the past few days. I noticed that the Bookland widget on my IQ is showing only Russian Books, which seems odd.

I had a 4gb SD card and it was not recognized when I popped it in, so I reformatted it and it worked... I forgot that you must unmount the card before popping it out and the IQ got confused, I copied the contents of the card to my harddrive and reformatted it, copied the files and folders - works like a charm.

I'm using Dolphin HD - works pretty nicely, had opera at 1st, was ok. But I liked Dolphin on my droid.

I did not get a USB cable as stated on the box, and have yet to get USB to work (hence the popping the SD card in/out).

So far no issues with the kindle app. I have the Droid Comic viewer - works ok. I used the pocketbook reader and seemed nice, I also deleted all the books in other languages.

Aldiko works nicely - but you need to import any epubs from a folder on your sdcard (eBooks/Import).

Read this entire post - great tips and whatnot, glad I joined

Steve

Welcome to MobileRead, Steve! Glad to have another PocketBooker here. Yes, this has turned into quite the thread, hasn't it?

My IQ also shows only Russian books. Maybe the upcoming firmware will remedy that situation. Keep in mind Registration does not work yet. I haven't heard back from Bookland about it nor have any of the PB reps said when it'll be fixed here, either.

Yup, it's important to unmount storage devices. Android is Linux-based, after all, and Linux really doesn't like to suddenly lose a storage device. I'm with you, Opera Mini just wasn't cutting it. Dolphin is my go-to browser now. The only thing I dislike is that it won't fit the webpage to the screen, like the default browser does.

I didn't get a USB cord, either. I emailed my seller about it, we'll see what she says.

Stick around, Steve. We're on the front lines of a brand new product and we can all use more information and help from each other.

MmavisO · 11-27-2010, 01:18 PM

I don't think it's supposed to come with a USB cable. Mine didn't either, and the box didn't list one. The site also doesn't list a USB cable as in the box: http://www.pocketbook-usa.com/produc...k-iq/#contents although maybe the vendors are including one and PB is not?

mtravellerh · 11-27-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MmavisO

I don't think it's supposed to come with a USB cable. Mine didn't either, and the box didn't list one. The site also doesn't list a USB cable as in the box: http://www.pocketbook-usa.com/produc...k-iq/#contents although maybe the vendors are including one and PB is not?

Mine was just coming with a charger, as well

citac · 11-27-2010, 01:29 PM

Yes, no usb cable, which I don't mind since I have a couple I can use.

TallMomof2 · 11-27-2010, 11:21 PM

I have a shoebox full of usb cables, so no big loss not to get one with the IQ.

11-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#76
Palladin Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: PRS-700, 350 & Pocketbook IQ	I got an email after requesting the updated firmware but the link did not work. As MmavisO said, by Monday I may have to return to the " road more traveled".

11-27-2010, 12:31 PM	#85
syoggy Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Kindle, Nook, NookColor, and Pocketbook IQ	Hi all... I bought my IQ right from Pocketbooks website and have been playing with it since it the past few days. I noticed that the Bookland widget on my IQ is showing only Russian Books, which seems odd. I had a 4gb SD card and it was not recognized when I popped it in, so I reformatted it and it worked... I forgot that you must unmount the card before popping it out and the IQ got confused, I copied the contents of the card to my harddrive and reformatted it, copied the files and folders - works like a charm. I'm using Dolphin HD - works pretty nicely, had opera at 1st, was ok. But I liked Dolphin on my droid. I did not get a USB cable as stated on the box, and have yet to get USB to work (hence the popping the SD card in/out). So far no issues with the kindle app. I have the Droid Comic viewer - works ok. I used the pocketbook reader and seemed nice, I also deleted all the books in other languages. Aldiko works nicely - but you need to import any epubs from a folder on your sdcard (eBooks/Import). Read this entire post - great tips and whatnot, glad I joined Steve

11-27-2010, 01:18 PM	#87
MmavisO Seeker Posts: 349 Karma: 479648 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, MO USA Device: Asus TF, PB 360, Jetbook Lite	I don't think it's supposed to come with a USB cable. Mine didn't either, and the box didn't list one. The site also doesn't list a USB cable as in the box: http://www.pocketbook-usa.com/produc...k-iq/#contents although maybe the vendors are including one and PB is not?

11-27-2010, 01:29 PM	#89
citac Fanatic Posts: 550 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	Yes, no usb cable, which I don't mind since I have a couple I can use.

11-27-2010, 11:21 PM	#90
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I have a shoebox full of usb cables, so no big loss not to get one with the IQ.

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