Is there any danger to updating a new Kobo Clara to latest firmware when prompted?

hecq · 04-23-2019, 10:04 AM

I have just gotten a new Clara HD, and the sync is prompting me to update the firmware to the latest version.

I'm tempted because I'd like to see what the latest version feels like.

But I'm also worried that I'll lock myself out of any mod, etc. because I won't be able to downgrade or root it.

So, should I update to the latest version when prompted with sync or is it a bad idea for future tinkering?

NiLuJe · 04-23-2019, 10:41 AM

Not an issue, this is not a Kindle

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hecq · 04-23-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Not an issue, this is not a Kindle

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Yes, I am traumatized from my Kindle days. Thanks for the info!

pghaworth · 12-02-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hecq

Yes, I am traumatized from my Kindle days. Thanks for the info!

we all are. what a cf

DNSB · 12-04-2019, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hecq

I have just gotten a new Clara HD, and the sync is prompting me to update the firmware to the latest version.

I'm tempted because I'd like to see what the latest version feels like.

But I'm also worried that I'll lock myself out of any mod, etc. because I won't be able to downgrade or root it.

So, should I update to the latest version when prompted with sync or is it a bad idea for future tinkering?

No need to root since Kobo's are pretty much an open system. As for the patches, they are often updated for the newer firmware within days of the firmware release.

As for downgrading, the best route there is to do a factory reset which re-installs the factory firmware and then install the firmware of your choice. The only caveat is installing firmware older than the factory firmware is very much not a good idea.

davidfor · 12-04-2019, 06:22 AM

@hecq: If you want to experiment, take a copy of everything on the book partition. Then, do the update and see if you like it. If you don't, do a factory reset, install the version you do like and restore the files. And the factory reset is only really needed for safety and if you do a big version jump. If you are only going back a few versions, it will probably be OK. You can try installing the version you want and seeing if it works. If it doesn't, you can do the factory reset and restore the saved files.

Sirtel · 12-04-2019, 06:30 AM

A question. When you do a factory reset and register your device again, won't it update immediately to the latest version? Is there a way to avoid that?

davidfor · 12-04-2019, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

A question. When you do a factory reset and register your device again, won't it update immediately to the latest version? Is there a way to avoid that?

That's one reason to use the Kobo Desktop application. It will download the firmware and put it on the device, but, you can remove it and put what you want it instead.

Sirtel · 12-04-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

That's one reason to use the Kobo Desktop application. It will download the firmware and put it on the device, but, you can remove it and put what you want it instead.

Thank you, good to know.

geek1011 · 12-04-2019, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Thank you, good to know.

And if you're on Linux (or can't / don't want to use Kobo Desktop for some other reason), you can apply the patch to confirm before upgrading, and then continue setting up the Kobo normally.

Sirtel · 12-04-2019, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by geek1011

And if you're on Linux (or can't / don't want to use Kobo Desktop for some other reason), you can apply the patch to confirm before upgrading, and then continue setting up the Kobo normally.

Thanks for the tip.

04-23-2019, 10:04 AM	#1
hecq Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kobo Clara HD	Is there any danger to updating a new Kobo Clara to latest firmware when prompted? I have just gotten a new Clara HD, and the sync is prompting me to update the firmware to the latest version. I'm tempted because I'd like to see what the latest version feels like. But I'm also worried that I'll lock myself out of any mod, etc. because I won't be able to downgrade or root it. So, should I update to the latest version when prompted with sync or is it a bad idea for future tinkering?

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04-23-2019, 10:41 AM	#2
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,497 Karma: 26047188 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Not an issue, this is not a Kindle .

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davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303822 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	@hecq: If you want to experiment, take a copy of everything on the book partition. Then, do the update and see if you like it. If you don't, do a factory reset, install the version you do like and restore the files. And the factory reset is only really needed for safety and if you do a big version jump. If you are only going back a few versions, it will probably be OK. You can try installing the version you want and seeing if it works. If it doesn't, you can do the factory reset and restore the saved files.

12-04-2019, 06:30 AM	#7
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,543 Karma: 230505502 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	A question. When you do a factory reset and register your device again, won't it update immediately to the latest version? Is there a way to avoid that?

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