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Firmware Update and Calibre Problems
I must preface this by saying that I have an older version of Calibre (3.48) because my computer OS is Win 7.
If this should be in the Calibre section, feel free to move it. Earlier, I was loading some books from Calibre onto my Libra 2 which is now running firmware version 4.32.19501. I'd just put some metadata and blurb onto the books. But this message popped up: Quote:
However, on sending another book to my Libra 2, the "Calibre doesn't support new database" message popped up again. Despite this, the books were successfully sent to the Libra 2. Should I be concerned? I'm not very techie and don't fully understand the implications of the message. I haven't yet patched the new firmware, but I'm considering rolling back to the patched 4.30 which in many ways I prefered. |
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05-08-2022, 01:15 AM | #2 |
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PS If I do decide to go back to the 4.30 firmware, how do I do this manually, preferably without performing a factory reset?
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05-08-2022, 08:21 AM | #3 |
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That is the usual message that calibre displays when a newer firmware version is seen than it is coded for. So, the answer is the same as it always is. Check the thread for the firmware version and look for the calibre status. Or, just follow the instructions.
Of course, as calibre 3.48, does not have support for the Libra 2, you must be running my KoboTouch348 driver that adds support for the newer devices. And as you have found that, it surprises me that you don't already know this. |
05-08-2022, 10:52 AM | #4 | |
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05-08-2022, 11:40 AM | #6 |
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On the Calibre website it is recommended that users of Win 7 install Calibre 3.48. The driver helps this version of Calibre to see the Libra.
The recent update to 4.32 has caused issues with Calibre, noted in the first post. As this update hasn't added anything to the Libra that I didn't already have with the 4.30 with patches (yours) I thought I might go back to that firmware version. The current firmware (4.32) is making the Libra sluggish, creating wider line spacing, and messing with the page turn buttons. I was happier before the upgrade. |
05-08-2022, 11:52 AM | #7 |
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Is this the correct way to do it?
Unzip 4.30.18838 to .kobo on the Libra. Eject the Libra, let it go through booting, or whatever and hope for the best? Will this restore the 4.30 patches which were installed? |
05-08-2022, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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My main computer is a Windows 7 Professional 32-bit system. I have found that Calibre Portable 5.42.0 (the latest) runs fine on it. Have you tried installing that version? (You don't have to uninstall your previous one to try this.) You can get it here:
https://calibre-ebook.com/download_portable Also, the regular version of Calibre 4.23.0 -- the final version 4 release -- also works fine on my Windows 7 system. You can get it here: https://download.calibre-ebook.com/4.23.0/ |
05-08-2022, 09:39 PM | #9 | |
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For now, I would really like to return to the 4.30 firmware. I prefered the way it looked and behaved. The patches helped the appearance, but there are some behaviour quirks, which I mention above, that are really annoying me. So I'll try the method I asked about above, which seems to be how it's done, according to the googling results. I wish someone here would confirm this is the correct method. It's the exact one I used to update to 4.32 in the first place. |
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05-08-2022, 09:46 PM | #10 |
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05-08-2022, 09:55 PM | #11 |
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Note the koboroot.tgz file from either 4.31 or 4.32 will likely not work fully or potentially at all with 4.30 and could cause unforeseen issues. So make sure you're using the correct .tgz file. Should you choose to go to 4.32 again the same is true except you'd need the koboroot.tgz file from 4.32 patches. |
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05-08-2022, 10:53 PM | #13 |
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Thank you. I've done it. The kobo is now running 4.30.18838 with patches. It's working much better. The button issue is no longer an annoyance: I can change the font size or brightness using the buttons and after dismissing the menus the buttons revert to being page turns. The font menu is faster, and the reader as a whole has more zip.
Reinstalling the old patches makes the page look much nicer and gets rid of the horrid space between lines and at the bottom and top of the screen. I haven't yet tried this with Calibre, but I expect them to be happier working together. Lesson learned: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'll stay with this firmware until there's very good reason to upgrade. (The wifi is permanently off because I don't have wifi in the house.) |
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As for sluggish, that's not something I have found with 4.32. I've not read of anyone having trouble with the buttons. So if you go back, you'd just end up going forward again. |
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05-09-2022, 05:37 PM | #15 | |
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There have been posts about some patches causing slow downs, particularly for the Libra 2. |
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