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Is possible sync just books from Kobo, avoiding soft upgrades?

September 19, 2017, 9:40 am
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Hello
Is possible to sync just ebooks from Kobo site avoiding software upgrading? I want to keep my patches if sync bought books
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Modify Default Kobo Header/Book Title Font in Reading Mode

September 30, 2017, 1:53 am
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Hi everyone, I've figured out how to modify my footer style using either the Metazoa "Custom reading footer style" or directly modifying the css from my nickel file, but I'd like to also modify my header to match. Does anyone know a way to do this? I've tried modifying various lines of css in my nickel file, but I haven't been able to make anything work.

Ideally, these are the attributes that I'd like to change so that my header matches my footer:

font-family
color
text-transform

Thanks for any help!
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Aura Install python on a kobo.

October 1, 2017, 12:18 pm
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Hi, Can you install python along with pygame and tkinter on a kobo aura 1st edition with the flush screen? I am also wondering if you can install a terminal on it too. I have looked around for a terminal but haven't been able to find any. If you can install python can you execute scripts that are stored on the external sd card? Thanks in advance!
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Questions on how to create/update Metazoa patches, ARM assembler, objdump, etc.

October 4, 2017, 10:28 pm
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In this thread I will try to pass on what I have learned about making patches for the Kobo e-ink ereaders. I have been meaning to do this for a while now, but I never know where to start, so if you have a specific question just ask and I'll try to answer here.

I am not an expert on any of this, so don't assume the way I do something is the only way or the best way. I have a bit of background programming in C and x86 assembly language for Linux, but I didn't know anything about ARM CPUs or modifying programs without access to source code until I started patching my Glo. I've just learned the bits I needed as I went along, there are big gaps in my knowledge.

I use the following programs in Debian 8 Linux, there are alternatives for other systems but I haven't used them, so any explanation I give will be based on these:

* Disassembler: objdump (binutils-multiarch package)
* Hex editor: emacs [M-x hexl-open-file] (emacs24 package)
* Patcher: patch32lsb (included in tools/ directory of patch archives)
* A hexdecimal calculator can be handy, I have an old HP 42s.

I'll keep an index of topics in this first post and update it as different topics come up:

Post #2 Address vs. file offset
Post #3 Finding function addresses
Post #4 Patching compressed CSS strings
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.6.9960

October 5, 2017, 4:35 am
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See the Firmware update - 4.6.9960 discussion thread for information about what has changed in this firmware version.

See the Index to the Metazoa firmware patches thread for a description of what some of these patches do.

Some patches are still missing, and it could be a while before they are found, so you might want to check the notes in post #3 before deciding whether to upgrade to this firmware version yet.


Before starting:

1. Check Settings > Device information to make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 4.6.9960 (161d1adc5a). If not, then you need to upgrade before applying this patch.

2. Check that your battery is well charged.


Patching from Windows, Linux (i386/x86_64), or Mac (OS X 10.8-10.9, i386/x86_64):

1. Download and extract patch_kobo_4069960.zip (attached).

2. Download the Kobo firmware archive version 4.6.9960 for your device (See this thread) and copy it into the 4.6.9960_source/ subdirectory that was created in step 1. (Don't unzip the firmware archive.)

3. Read and edit all the *.patch files in the 4.6.9960_source/ subdirectory in order to: choose which patches to enable (patch_enable=`yes`) or disable (patch_enable=`no`); and to change some of the replacement values to suit your device and preferences.

4. In Windows run 4.6.9960.bat (double-click); For Linux/Mac run 4.6.9960.sh (double-click, or right-click + run, or execute 4.6.9960.sh from the command line, or drag 4.6.9960.sh into Terminal, depending on your particular OS/desktop.)

5. If there were no errors, a new 4.6.9960_target/ subdirectory will be created. Copy the KoboRoot.tgz from this subdirectory to the .kobo directory on your ereader.

6. Safely eject and unplug the device, which will then update and restart.


To return your ereader to its original unpatched state:

1. Edit all the 4.6.9960_source/*.patch files to disable all patches (set patch_enable = `no` for every patch).

2. Repeat steps 4-6 of the procedure above.

Attached Files
File Type: zip patch_kobo_4069960.zip (477.8 KB)
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issue with build kobo-update-4.6.9960 on Kobo touch original

October 6, 2017, 8:17 am
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when I try to read an ebook I get a black box/lineround a the page... once it is there it will not go away till I return to home/desktop.. but soon as I try to turn a page in ANY ebook that box appears... Never happened in previous releases..... See image for further clarification as to issue..


has anyone else experienced this and if so did you find a fix?

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Instructions for patching firmware 4.6.9995

October 12, 2017, 9:55 pm
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See the Kobo Firmware 4.6.9995 discussion thread for information about what has changed in this firmware version.

See the Index to the Metazoa firmware patches thread for a description of what some of these patches do.


Before starting:

1. Check Settings > Device information to make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 4.6.9995 (5c036c4fb5). If not, then you need to upgrade before applying this patch.

2. Check that your battery is well charged.


Patching from Windows, Linux (i386/x86_64), or Mac (OS X 10.8-10.9, i386/x86_64):

1. Download and extract patch_kobo_4069995.zip (attached).

2. Download the Kobo firmware archive version 4.6.9995 for your device (See this thread) and copy it into the 4.6.9995_source/ subdirectory that was created in step 1. (Don't unzip the firmware archive.)

3. Read and edit all the *.patch files in the 4.6.9995_source/ subdirectory in order to: choose which patches to enable (patch_enable=`yes`) or disable (patch_enable=`no`); and to change some of the replacement values to suit your device and preferences.

4. In Windows run 4.6.9995.bat (double-click); For Linux/Mac run 4.6.9995.sh (double-click, or right-click + run, or execute 4.6.9995.sh from the command line, or drag 4.6.9995.sh into Terminal, depending on your particular OS/desktop.)

5. If there were no errors, a new 4.6.9995_target/ subdirectory will be created. Copy the KoboRoot.tgz file from this subdirectory to the .kobo directory on your ereader.

6. Safely eject and unplug the device, which will then update and restart.


To return your ereader to its original unpatched state:

1. Edit all the 4.6.9995_source/*.patch files to disable all patches (set patch_enable = `no` for every patch).

2. Repeat steps 4-6 of the procedure above.

Attached Files
File Type: zip patch_kobo_4069995.zip (508.3 KB)
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Aura Any tutorial to install ImageMagick

October 13, 2017, 5:39 am
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I bought Kobo aura one around half year ago for reading comic.

However, I gave up this device after two month later because of its very slow performance of reading comic when compare with kindle or other devices.

But I found this video today
Kobo Touch + Manga (Edited with ImageMagick)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZxiOoQAeo

It seems is a apps (I think?) to use to improve Kobo performance (really fast)
So, how can I install this magical ImageMagick on my kobo aura one, I am browsing and searching post on google but cannot find any tutorial

Please help. Thank you:thanks:
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Best Kobo for modding combined with good functionality?

October 16, 2017, 12:38 pm
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I'm trying to find the balance point between availability of useful mods and functionality/speed of loading. I know the older devices tend to be better because you can change out the internal SD card for one that speeds up performance, but going to a device that is too old runs into outdated processors/hardware.

Which kobo device is a happy medium between function (speed) and mod-ability?
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Aura Too Many Pages Turning

October 16, 2017, 1:05 pm
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:help:
I have a Kobo Aura and the majority of the time when I go to turn a page I get two pages turning. I have contacted Kobo on numerous times about this, and they are no help.
While it was under warranty I sent it back to them, and they sent me another one, and it did the same thing.
I have updated the e reader and it doesn't help. Has anyone else had this problem, and if they did what did they do to correct it.
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Manually adding book to database

October 23, 2017, 5:16 am
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I am working on a standalone, command-line tool to update series metadata on a Kobo eReader (you can see my progress so far here). I would like to be able to update the metadata, even if the user has not actually imported the book yet.

Is it possible to manually import a book to the Kobo, and if so, is just adding the it to the content table sufficient?
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647 on the fritz

October 23, 2017, 3:10 pm
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Hello, I'm new to forums so I'm not sure I posted this at the right place. My Kobo 647 is on the fritz. I cannot add any books etc. I had lent it to a friend and when I tried to use it all the books were gone and now matter what book I try to add, it always says no books found. I've tried all the resets etc... If I access the kobo through my computer, there seems to be no files at all. If I go through the desktop app, it does not show up. The model is 8857A-KBN647. Would an SD image work in this case? :help: If an SD image is the solution, does anybody know where I can get it?



Thanks!
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kobo-book-downloader

November 5, 2017, 12:10 pm
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With kobo-book-downloader you can download your purchased Kobo books and remove the DRM protection from them. The resulting EPUB files can be read with, amongst others, KOReader.

Unlike obok.py, kobo-book-downloader doesn't require any pre-downloading through a Kobo e-reader or application.

kobo-book-downloader is a command line program. It looks like this:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Tn...screenshot.png


After reading the posting guidelines about DRM, it wasn't exactly clear to me if posting this is okay or not. But I think it's okay if this DeDRM post is allowed.
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.6.10075

November 15, 2017, 7:48 pm
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See the Firmware 4.6.10075 discussion thread for information about what has changed in this firmware version.

See the Index to the Metazoa firmware patches thread for a description of what some of these patches do.


Before starting:

1. Check Settings > Device information to make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 4.6.10075 (2240799f12). If not, then you need to upgrade before applying this patch.

2. Check that your battery is well charged.


Patching from Windows, Linux (i386/x86_64), or Mac (OS X 10.8-10.9, i386/x86_64):

1. Download and extract patch_kobo_40610075.zip (attached).

2. Download the Kobo firmware archive version 4.6.10075 for your device (See this thread) and copy it into the 4.6.10075_source/ subdirectory that was created in step 1. (Don't unzip the firmware archive.)

3. Read and edit all the *.patch files in the 4.6.10075_source/ subdirectory in order to: choose which patches to enable (patch_enable=`yes`) or disable (patch_enable=`no`); and to change some of the replacement values to suit your device and preferences.

4. In Windows run 4.6.10075.bat (double-click); For Linux/Mac run 4.6.10075.sh (double-click, or right-click + run, or execute 4.6.10075.sh from the command line, or drag 4.6.10075.sh into Terminal, depending on your particular OS/desktop.)

5. If there were no errors, a new 4.6.10075_target/ subdirectory will be created. Copy the KoboRoot.tgz file from this subdirectory to the .kobo directory on your ereader.

6. Safely eject and unplug the device, which will then update and restart.


To return your ereader to its original unpatched state:

1. Edit all the 4.6.10075_source/*.patch files to disable all patches (i.e. set patch_enable = `no` for every patch).

2. Repeat steps 4-6 of the procedure above.

Attached Files
File Type: zip patch_kobo_40610075.zip (510.9 KB)
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[HELP] Kobo Aura One stuck at USB support screen of KSM 8.

November 15, 2017, 8:16 pm
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I'm panic right now so sorry if i made any grammatical errors :(

This morning when I connect it to the USB cable to transfer my files (with KSM 8 USB support enabled), things went wrong. I was able to do it properly at first (and for the last 2 weeks), but then the USB connection has some problem. It ejected the device (by itself i supposed, because I didn't even touch the USB wire), I noticed it was disconnected due to the notification sound on my PC.

Then I wasn't able to touch any options on my Kobo, including 'usb disable.sh'. The whole screen didn't respond. I tried to reset (both casual and factory reset with the method here) but seems like i couldn't even reset my device. It just stuck at the USB screen :smack:

When I tried to reconnect the device to my PC, well, there's a notification sound to let me know that the device is connected, however, things get worse since my PC couldn't regconize my Kobo Aura One :smack:

So can anyone figure out what i might have done wrong and how to fix it :( ? ty
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KSM doesn't include options to start built in apps.

November 24, 2017, 9:23 pm
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Why is this? I was told that I'd be able to get to them via KSM but clearly there's nothing showing up on the scripts page so where's the options to get that kind of information? I don't want to have to reboot the thing to just have to go back through nickle to get to pocket.
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EPUB page view

December 8, 2017, 12:48 am
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Hi, all.
Can someone explain me, how works render engine on EPUB and KEPUB. And how to change EPUB view and getting it like KEPUB.
Below I attach some screens.
KEPUB advantages for me:
1. exist header with book title
2. in footer placed title and progress for current chapter

In EPUB I have correct working hyphens (no break words by 1 letter), but lost others. No header, in footer show on book progress, not current chapter.

In example below, I use one file originated in EPUB and convert it to KEPUB by kepubify.

P.S. maybe exist some way to fix hyphens for Russian language. My current file have this strings in beginning:

Code:
UTF-8
LEFTHYPHENMIN 2
RIGHTHYPHENMIN 3
COMPOUNDLEFTHYPHENMIN 2
COMPOUNDRIGHTHYPHENMIN 3

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Plato — A document reader for PDF, ePUB, DjVu, etc.

December 10, 2017, 6:34 am
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Plato is my attempt at building a wise and tidy reader.

The program is still in its early stages, and yet I already get more joy out of using it than the other readers I've tried.

Follow the guide if you want to give it a try.

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New FW, released 4.7.10413

December 13, 2017, 8:40 am
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Hello, a new FW was released, i cannot wait for the new Patcher😀
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.7.10413

December 15, 2017, 9:56 am
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See the Firmware 4.7.10413 discussion thread for information about what has changed in this firmware version.

See the Index to the Metazoa firmware patches thread for a description of what some of these patches do.


Before starting:

1. Check Settings > Device information to make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 4.7.10413 (168741200a). If not, then you need to upgrade before applying this patch.

2. Check that your battery is well charged.


Patching from Windows, Linux (i386/x86_64), or Mac (OS X 10.8-10.9, i386/x86_64):

1. Download and extract patch_kobo_40710413.zip (attached).

2. Download the Kobo firmware archive version 4.7.10413 for your device (See this thread) and copy it into the 4.7.10413_source/ subdirectory that was created in step 1. (Don't unzip the firmware archive.)

3. Read and edit all the *.patch files in the 4.7.10413_source/ subdirectory in order to: choose which patches to enable (patch_enable=`yes`) or disable (patch_enable=`no`); and to change some of the replacement values to suit your device and preferences.

4. In Windows run 4.7.10413.bat (double-click); For Linux/Mac run 4.7.10413.sh (double-click, or right-click + run, or execute 4.7.10413.sh from the command line, or drag 4.7.10413.sh into Terminal, depending on your particular OS/desktop.)

5. If there were no errors, a new 4.7.10413_target/ subdirectory will be created. Copy the KoboRoot.tgz file from this subdirectory to the .kobo directory on your ereader.

6. Safely eject and unplug the device, which will then update and restart.


To return your ereader to its original unpatched state:

1. Edit all the 4.7.10413_source/*.patch files to disable all patches (i.e. set patch_enable = `no` for every patch).

2. Repeat steps 4-6 of the procedure above.

Attached Files
File Type: zip patch_kobo_40710413.zip (509.5 KB)
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