TheStorygraph sync for sideloaded books
I want to start with saying that I found this plugin, but I'm definitely not the engineer behind it. So, here it is: https://github.com/VictoriaKerr131/NickelStorygraph I was able to install it and...
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Patches for 4.38.23828
This thread is for the patches for the new firmware 4.38.23828. Most of the patches work. It may work for later firmware. I cannot say as I've not tried. All of the patchers have been updated thanks to...
View ArticleClara HD Compiling g_ether module for Kobo Clara HD (P365 - Kernel 4.9.77)
Hi everyone,I am trying to configure the USB port on my Kobo as a network device, but I am running into some issues with the kernel configuration. My Setup: Device: Kobo Clara HD (Model N249, PCB P365)...
View ArticleA tool to flash eMMC and bypass secure boot on modern Kobos
This post documents my work on the boot process of modern Kobo e-readers based on the MediaTek MT8113 SoC. I have developed two things that may be useful for anyone experimenting with custom firmware...
View ArticleLooking for testers for NickelMenu and some of my mods on Kobo software 5.18+
Hi everyone, I've been looking into getting NickelMenu and some of my mods (NickelHome, NickelTypeFix, NickelDissolve) up and running on software version 5.18, which is currently opt-in and preloaded...
View ArticleAura HD Modifying VCOM for refurbished device
I have an official Kobo refurbished Aura HD. I don't know if the screen was replaced or not, but screen contrast is poor compared to my Mini. I notice than on images I cannot see all the grey levels. I...
View ArticleKoboSync & Calibre-Web
Is there anyone syncing books on Kobo devices with Calibre-Web? It did work earlier but now I think, Kobo has blocked it in the latest firmware updates.
View ArticleClara BW Automated way to keep track of books read?
Hello, Title says it all: Is there an automated way to keep track of books I read and removed, considering I only read side-loaded books? If possible, I'd rather avoid re-installing KOReader because...
View Articlekos: a minimal operating system that runs KOReader
kos is an open-source operating system that can replace the stock OS. It comes with KOReader as the graphical user interface. Currently it only supports the Clara Colour, but if someone is interested I...
View ArticleAura HD Kobo SD Card Image Requests
Hello to the entire community. I am currently repairing a Kobo Aura HD e-reader (model N204B); after trying every possible solution, I was advised to re-flash the system. I am therefore looking for the...
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Koboy - a retro emulator (gameboy, nes, md, etc...) for kobo devices
Koboy is a retro emulator based on retroarch cores for Kobo e-readers. Screenshots: Spoiler: gameboy: megadrive: What's in it: * Game Boy/Color, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, GBA, PC...
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Patches for 4.46.23836
This thread is for the patches for the new firmware 4.38.23684. Most of the patches work. It may work for later firmware. I cannot say as I've not tried. All of the patchers have been updated thanks to...
View ArticleKobo Aura ONE (N709) Recovery: Reverse-Engineering, U-Boot Fastboot, Booti &...
Dear forum, I am a newly joined owner of a recently bricked KA1. Disclaimer, I am not a bona fide developer/engineer but an extremely dogged tinkerer who is way out of his depth. I've been trying to...
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[Release] KoboOPDS OPDS catalogs and wireless downloads in Nickel
KoboOPDS 0.7.13 Hi everyone, I created KoboOPDS for Kobo owners who want to browse OPDS catalogs and download books wirelessly while continuing to use the standard Nickel interface. It is intended for...
View ArticleNickelAI beta - contextual AI from Kobo's native selection menu (testers wanted)
Hi everyone, I'd like to share **NickelAI**, an experimental open-source project I've been working on for Kobo e-readers. The idea is simple: while reading in the stock Kobo interface, select a...
View ArticleAbout a SSH client for Kobo
Hi:D Dunno what happened to my old user. Saw recently that guy who did a ssh terminal on his remarkable reader, running claude code with barely any key input delay. Ive been wondering how feasible it...
View ArticleKobo Clara 2e doesnt boot.
I installed koReader with nickelmenu and runned fine, and one day was transferring files in koreader mode, i ejected and it showed an unsuccessful eject error on kobo side. From that on, screen goes to...
View ArticleClara BW Need help from Kobo/KOReader experts Kobo Clara BW appears...
Im troubleshooting a Kobo Clara BW (2024) and would appreciate any advice. Symptoms: * The screen is completely white (blank). * The PC does not detect the device (tried different cables and ports). *...
View ArticleNickelmenu on 5.x firmware
I'm aware that Nickelmenu currently doesn't work with firmware 5.x. However, on reddit I've noticed that the European models of the Libra Color, Clara Color, Clara BW are now delivered with firmware...
View ArticleClara BW Tolino Shine 5 with Kobo Mode and KoReader bricked
Hi, i tried to setup KoReader on my Tolino Shine 5. I downgraded the firmware to 4.X and installed A NickelMenu and KoReader. Everyhthing worked. But then basically I wanted to achieve that all my...
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