Rakuten Kobo is making improvements to the Kobo Store. This means that you may be asked to update your eReader or Kobo Books app so that you can connect to the Kobo Store.
Update your Kobo eReader
When you visit the Kobo Store on your eReader, you may be asked to update your eReader software.
You might see this screen when you visit the Kobo Store on your eReader:
Before you update your eReader, make sure you have access to a Wi Fi connection.
To connect to the Kobo Store:
- Tap Sync now.
- Follow the onscreen steps to update you eReader software.
Update your eReader using your PC or Mac
If your eReader fails to update after you tap the Sync now button, you'll have to sync your eReader with the Kobo Desktop app for our PC or Mac. Follow the steps in the article below to learn how:
Update your Kobo Books app on Android
When you browse the Kobo Store on your Android smartphone or tablet, you may be asked to update to the latest version of the Kobo Books app if it's outdated. You'll see this message when you try to visit the Kobo Store:
To continue making purchases on your Android smartphone or tablet, update your Kobo Books app to the latest version. Follow the steps in this article to learn how:
You can also update your Kobo Books app by visiting the Google Play Store.