The Kobo Start Menu is launched at start up and lets you
Since the larger part of the application consist of sh files, you can modify and enlarge the functions easily.
Installation (consists of 2 steps )
After installation the font size will probably be too large. I did this on purpose in order to ensure that menu entries can easily selected on devices with higher screen resolution too. Change the font size in .kobo/kbmenu/usersettings.txt. Use an editor that can save the file in Unix style (lines end in LF, rather than CR and combinations, cf. this page), for instance, Notepad++. Do this with care, too small font size might prevent you from selecting a menu entry.
Uninstall
I tested this package carefully on a Kobo Touch. I expect it to work on other models too. (This has been confirmed for Glo and Aura 6". However, it does currently not work correctly on Aura HD.)
One more point: Under "Options", there is currently only one option "Emergency Exit". Do not use it if you can avoid it.
The reader must be on FW 2.6.x or higher.
USE THIS PACKAGE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
- choose between available readers and other applications
- manage FW packages (install, install and preserve the Kobo Start Menu, delete)
- connect via USB
- execute scripts from the internal and external sd
- handle custom.css for the kepub renderer
- ...
Since the larger part of the application consist of sh files, you can modify and enlarge the functions easily.
Installation (consists of 2 steps )
Spoiler:
After installation the font size will probably be too large. I did this on purpose in order to ensure that menu entries can easily selected on devices with higher screen resolution too. Change the font size in .kobo/kbmenu/usersettings.txt. Use an editor that can save the file in Unix style (lines end in LF, rather than CR and combinations, cf. this page), for instance, Notepad++. Do this with care, too small font size might prevent you from selecting a menu entry.
Uninstall
Spoiler:
I tested this package carefully on a Kobo Touch. I expect it to work on other models too. (This has been confirmed for Glo and Aura 6". However, it does currently not work correctly on Aura HD.)
One more point: Under "Options", there is currently only one option "Emergency Exit". Do not use it if you can avoid it.
The reader must be on FW 2.6.x or higher.
USE THIS PACKAGE AT YOUR OWN RISK!