05-19-2023, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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Kobo Mini Stuck Sleeping
Good morning!
New to Kobo's, I got a mini used from a local buy/sell site, and when I got it home, I factory reset it, then couldn't get it set up through wifi (stuck looking for update), nor on desktop as the desktop app wouldn't download the e-reader add on, telling me I wasn't connected to the internet (clearly was!) I used these forums to install a bigger 4GB card, and then the sqlite commands to activate it without needing an account, and all was well. I ordered a 32GB card, flashed and formatted it the same was as I had with the 4Gb card, and then swapped that out for the 4GB one .. but I forgot to turn it off beforehand It is now stuck in Sleep Mode... I tried swapping back to the 4GB card I know works (I wondered if it would wake up from that configuration), and also tried disconnecting the battery and removing the card, no changes.
Is there some way to force a reset? Wondering if I should pull the switch until the light goes green, blue, then off (assuming power is off), then swap back to the 4GB or even original 2GB card, then leave it until it runs out of power? I've read some other threads that say if it flashes blue green blue it's toast, but mine is green, then blue then off, which I believe is what is expected. TL;DR, it seems like it's running fine, but the screen isn't responding in any way |
05-19-2023, 06:19 PM | #2 |
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Huh. I'd try resetting it with the pinhole button on the back, to see if that does anything.
(If you take off the outer cover, you should see a small hole in the back of the inner one. Poke it with a paperclip to press the button inside) |
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05-20-2023, 01:11 PM | #3 |
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Got the same issue. If I boot it up, I see the green light flashing but the screen never wake up.
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05-21-2023, 05:02 PM | #4 |
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If it's just the green light, I believe that's a software issue. Try reflashing the SD card.
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05-24-2023, 03:09 AM | #5 | |
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I wish removing the backplate under the screws was less difficult... The sides don't snap down so easily! |
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