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IF THIS METHOD DIDN'T WORK FOR YOU, TRY THE NEXT ONE! Please don't hesitate to tell me if I missed a different method, etc. Maybe you will get a replacement with some discount.

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This will not be covered by accidental warranty, because 'Kobo strongly advises not to manually update your eReader'. If not, I'm so sorry to tell you, but you are out of luck.

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If they do, gather the right software and replace the image. So do a bit of research and ask some people if they have the right image for your Kobo. You will have to replace the whole Kobo image, and unfortunately I cannot provide you with that. If none of that worked, than I have bad news for you. Promise me that you will never try sideloading firmware again! Now safely eject your eReader and wait for it to reboot.Ĩ. After downloading, unzip the file and place the components in the '.kobo' directory in the SD card.Ħ. You can also read the 'Notes' or check which Mark your device is (at the top of the page) if you are not sure.ĥ.

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Go to the website and download the right firmware for whatever Mark your device is in. Never, EVER format the disk, or you will lose the whole firmware.Ĥ. If it says something like 'Format Disk' just click 'Cancel'. When you plug the Micro SD card into your PC, go into the memory. Get (or buy) a Micro SD to SD card adapter to plug the Micro SD into your PC.ģ. So carefully unscrew the screws and remove the Micro SD card from where the circuit boards are if you have a Mini.Ģ. For Kobo Mini, this is located under the SnapBack cover, under the screw cover in a slot. Locate and take out the Kobo's Micro SD card. MICRO SD CARD FIRMWARE FIX (ALL KOBO DEVICES WITH MICRO SD CARDS):ġ. HARD RESET (FOR ALL THE OTHER KOBO e-ink eREADERS THAT WEREN'T MENTIONED ABOVE):ģ.Slide the power switch to the right, hold for one second, then let go of the switch.Ĥ.Continue to hold the Light button until the small light to the left of the power switch flashes. Continue holding the Home button and wait until the power light blinks rapidly. While holding the Home button, slide the power button to the right several times to turn on your eReader.Ĥ. Complete the device setup after the reset completes.ģ.

Continue to tap the corners repeatedly until the device begins to reset ĥ. With two fingers, simultaneously and repeatedly tap the bottom corners of the touch screen Ĥ. Turn it off first, press and hold the power button for 5 to 6 seconds ģ. HARD RESET (FOR KOBO AURA H2O AND GLO HD):ġ. You can also use the Kobo Desktop app to set up your eReader using your computer. You'll need access to an active Wi Fi or internet connection to complete setup. After the restoring process finishes, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your eReader. Your eReader screen will turn black and begin the restoring process. Press and hold the power button on your eReader for 30 seconds.ħ. You'll see a 'Powered off' screen when your eReader is turned off.Ħ. Press and hold the power button until the power light on the top-right corner of your eReader turns off. Plug the wall charger (not included) to a power outlet, and then connect your eReader to the wall charger.Ĥ. Turn on your computer and connect the included USB power cord to your computer first, and then your eReader.ģ. Connect your eReader to a power source by doing one of the following:Ģ. (WARNING: THIS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR KOBO DEVICE. HARD RESET (FOR KOBO AURA ONE AND AURA 2nd EDITION): Slide the end of the straightened paper clip into the hole. Locate the small hole on its back, near the bottom left corner (some Kobo eReaders have the hole under the back cover).ģ. Take a small paper clip and unfold it until you have an inch or so of straight wire.ģ. If this has happened to you, don't panic! There is a solution.ġ. It can happen if the firmware wasn't designed for your device and / or the update was corrupted and / or the update was interrupted. It has happened to me before while trying to downgrade my Kobo Mini to firmware version 2.5.1 from 3.4.1. Now, one of the most common reasons why this problem occurs is because of sideloading firmware.

Kobo app not working in android 5.1 how to#

In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to fix this horrible problem of bricked / boot loop (stuck at loading screen) Kobo eReaders. A bricked eReader is one of the worst nightmares of a bookworm.

HOWEVER, IF THE STEPS ARE DONE THE WRONG WAY, THIS CAN CAUSE YOUR eREADER TO BE NEVER USABLE AGAIN. THESE STEPS, IF DONE CORRECTLY, WILL FIX MOST PROBLEMS. I, KIWISAURUS, TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR eREADER DEVICE. WARING: DO THE THINGS LISTED ON THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK.