You’ve just peeled the plastic off a new Kobo. The screen is matte, the text is crisp, and you’re ready to dive into that massive TBR pile. But then—error messages, Wi-Fi that won’t connect, or a frozen “Setting up” screen. Sound familiar?

Kobo Setup Survival Guide: From Unboxing to Wireless Bliss (and Fixing “KoboSetup” Hiccups)

Don’t fear the setup process. And if your Kobo ever gets stuck on the loading screen, remember: a USB cable and 15 minutes with KoboSetup will almost always bring it back. Have a different Kobo setup nightmare? Drop it in the comments—we’ve probably seen the “spinning circle of death” too.