Kobo Libra 2 Firmware Updates

In this post, I will track the updates for Kobo Libra 2 only. For other Kobo ereaders firmware update, you can refer to the resources mentioned below.

Resources for Kobo Firmware Updates

Pgaskin.net – Kobo Firmware Downloads
Reddit – r/kobo
Rakuiten Kobo – Fix Common Kobo eReader Problem
Rakuten Kobo – Blog
Rakuiten Kobo – Blog: Products and Features

Kobo Libra 2 Firmware Updates in 2024-2025

I bought my Kobo Libra 2 (Black and White) in 2021 and since then it had a few firmware updates.

Will I buy the Kobo Libra 2 Colour? Maybe not. But I’ll definitely buy the Supernote A5 X2 (I did!) and eyeing for the Boox Go 7 to try what it feels like to read in colour.

Software version: 4.38.23429 (ca6e811cfa, 8/18/25)

Farewell to Pocket

• Pocket is shutting down and is also no longer available on Kobo eReaders, thanks for 12 great years!
• You will have until October 8, 2025 to export your Pocket data from getpocket.com/export
• Visit getpocket.com/farewell for more information.

Hello to Instapaper

• Still want to read articles on your Kobo eReader? We have you covered with Instapaper!
• Go to More > Articles to get started
• If you want to move your Pocket articles to Instapaper, be sure to export your Pocket data from getpocket.com/export before October 8, 2025. Once you have an Instapaper account, visit instapaper.com/user to import it.

Software version: 4.38.23171 (6b37offfff, 10/29/24)

Sync improvements
Fixed: Sync can become stuck at “updating annotations” after creating certain markups.

Parental controls

• Improved clarity around Parental Controls (More > Settings > Accounts)
• Your eReader will now prevent sideloaded books and documents from being added to My Books while parental controls are enabled.
• For more information on parental controls, visit kobo.com/families

OverDrive (available on recent Kobo eReader models in select countries)
Improved clarity of OverDrive setup; Over Drive is the service that powers the Libby app.

Dictionary
Updated the English Dictionary to Oxford Dictionary of English (2024).