Requests for firmware images in one thread

JSWolf · 08-22-2023, 06:39 AM

It would be best to consolidate all of the firmware threads into one. That way it would stop the mess in the Kobo Developer forum.

DNSB · 08-22-2023, 02:21 PM

I've been considering that. Perhaps a first message strongly suggesting that including the name and model number of the Kobo for which the image is being requested is necessary. This would also involve getting PeterT or a moderator to modify the stickied message and likely, to close the current mess of threads.

JSWolf · 08-22-2023, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

I've been considering that. Perhaps a first message strongly suggesting that including the name and model number of the Kobo for which the image is being requested is necessary. This would also involve getting PeterT or a moderator to modify the stickied message and likely, to close the current mess of threads.

I think it would really clean things up around here. It's not easy to see posts not asking for firmware images. Plus, they drop other messages off the first page.

Szybet · 08-22-2023, 05:51 PM

I would love this to happen, my posts just go flush after a day and no one sees them again ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Or just post download links in one thread not some stupid requests... and yes I know there is a stupid reason for it to work like that. Just my thoughts...

JSWolf · 08-23-2023, 05:44 AM

Are all the other firmware threads going to be made read only?

Szybet · 08-23-2023, 06:14 AM

They need to, otherwise people will use it
If someone joins the forum only to get an image, obviously they will prefer a thread with the exact question in the tittle and the same model

JSWolf · 08-23-2023, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szybet

They need to, otherwise people will use it
If someone joins the forum only to get an image, obviously they will prefer a thread with the exact question in the tittle and the same model

I agree. Also, any new threads started should be deleted.

Aleron Ives · 08-23-2023, 04:40 PM

Why can't you just post a link to each image instead of sending one PM per person?

DNSB · 08-23-2023, 04:50 PM

The images contain Kobo's proprietary software and so it was decided years back that sending an PM with the links would help to avoid unwanted attention.

Aleron Ives · 08-23-2023, 06:15 PM

Can you post instructions as to how to create an image yourself while your device is still working, so you don't have to ask for somebody else's image later?

JSWolf · 08-23-2023, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

Can you post instructions as to how to create an image yourself while your device is still working, so you don't have to ask for somebody else's image later?

That would require opening the device which a lot of people are unwilling to do until it's needed to be done.

DNSB · 08-24-2023, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

Can you post instructions as to how to create an image yourself while your device is still working, so you don't have to ask for somebody else's image later?

If you check the Memory Upgrade Mod Guide (With Pictures) thread, the instructions are in there.

NiMa · 08-26-2023, 11:48 AM

IMO, the main Kobo firmware requests thread should be put as "Sticky" in the Developer's corner threads list. That way people seeing the frontpage wouldn't need to skim down to see it if it hasn't been active lately and it would hopefully prevent them from creating new threads.

DNSB · 08-26-2023, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the excellent suggestion.

Aleron Ives · 08-26-2023, 04:43 PM

You may also want to change the title to say "firmware image" requests. A "firmware request" makes it sound like you're asking for the KoboRoot.tgz file to perform a manual firmware update, which is not the purpose of the thread.

08-22-2023, 06:39 AM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,513 Karma: 136565488 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Requests for firmware images in one thread It would be best to consolidate all of the firmware threads into one. That way it would stop the mess in the Kobo Developer forum.

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08-22-2023, 02:21 PM	#2
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 40,631 Karma: 157444382 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	I've been considering that. Perhaps a first message strongly suggesting that including the name and model number of the Kobo for which the image is being requested is necessary. This would also involve getting PeterT or a moderator to modify the stickied message and likely, to close the current mess of threads.

08-22-2023, 05:51 PM	#4
Szybet Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 3892 Join Date: Feb 2022 Device: Kobo nia	I would love this to happen, my posts just go flush after a day and no one sees them again ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Or just post download links in one thread not some stupid requests... and yes I know there is a stupid reason for it to work like that. Just my thoughts...

08-23-2023, 05:44 AM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,513 Karma: 136565488 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Are all the other firmware threads going to be made read only?

08-23-2023, 06:14 AM	#6
Szybet Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 3892 Join Date: Feb 2022 Device: Kobo nia	They need to, otherwise people will use it If someone joins the forum only to get an image, obviously they will prefer a thread with the exact question in the tittle and the same model

08-23-2023, 04:40 PM	#8
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,440 Karma: 16297052 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Why can't you just post a link to each image instead of sending one PM per person?

08-23-2023, 04:50 PM	#9
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 40,631 Karma: 157444382 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	The images contain Kobo's proprietary software and so it was decided years back that sending an PM with the links would help to avoid unwanted attention.

08-23-2023, 06:15 PM	#10
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,440 Karma: 16297052 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Can you post instructions as to how to create an image yourself while your device is still working, so you don't have to ask for somebody else's image later?

08-26-2023, 11:48 AM	#13
NiMa Evangelist Posts: 479 Karma: 2390534 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Somewhere in the Universe Device: Kobo Libra, Glo HD, Touch C/B, Mini, Glo, Aura SE, Clara HD, KT	IMO, the main Kobo firmware requests thread should be put as "Sticky" in the Developer's corner threads list. That way people seeing the frontpage wouldn't need to skim down to see it if it hasn't been active lately and it would hopefully prevent them from creating new threads.

08-26-2023, 03:37 PM	#14
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 40,631 Karma: 157444382 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Thanks for the excellent suggestion.

08-26-2023, 04:43 PM	#15
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,440 Karma: 16297052 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	You may also want to change the title to say "firmware image" requests. A "firmware request" makes it sound like you're asking for the KoboRoot.tgz file to perform a manual firmware update, which is not the purpose of the thread.

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