BEWARE: There are two versions of the mark6 firmware but the both have the same filename kobo-update-4.4.9344.zip. Some people get one and some get the other despite downloading from the same link, so check very carefully when updating or patching a mark6 device, especially the Aura One:
* Original mark6 firmware: device information reports 4.4.9344 (6f700792a0, 16 May 2017)
84,642,940 bytes, MD5SUM 545969e53732d1abb904d7acf4175922 kobo-update-4.4.9344.zip
* Updated mark6 firmware: device information reports 4.4.9349 (6f700792a0, 17 May 2017)
84,648,827 bytes, MD5SUM: b0208d75e861176f504df0a1ce2ddbf2 kobo-update-4.4.9344.zip
Sideloading the original firmware in the 84,642,940 byte file causes a black screen on the Aura One and probably requires a factory reset to fix. If updating the firmware by sideloading then make sure you use the updated 84,648,827 byte file on the Aura One.
These patches can be applied to both versions, but I recommend playing safe by sideloading the updated firmware from the 84,648,827 byte file if you are using a mark6 device.
See the New firmware release - 4.4.9344 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. Make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 4.4.9344 (6f700792a0) [or 4.4.9349 (6f700792a0), see warning above]. 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_4049344.zip (attached).
2. Download the Kobo firmware archive version 4.4.9344 for your device (See this thread) and copy it into the 4.4.9344_source/ subdirectory. (Don't unzip the firmware.)
3. Read and edit all the *.patch files in the 4.4.9344_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 4.4.9344.bat (double-click); For Linux/Mac run 4.4.9344.sh (double-click, or right-click + run, or execute ./4.4.9344.sh from the command line.)
5. If there were no errors, a new 4.4.9344_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 4.4.9344_source/*.patch files to disable all patches (set patch_enable = `no` for every patch).
2. Repeat steps 4-6 of the procedure above.
Note that the following patches are enabled by default:
In librmsdk.so.1.0.0.patch:
`Fix page breaks bug`
`Default ePub monospace font (Courier)`
In libnickel.so.1.0.0.patch:
`Custom left & right margins`
`Custom page refresh options`
`Fix three KePub fullScreenReading bugs`
* Original mark6 firmware: device information reports 4.4.9344 (6f700792a0, 16 May 2017)
84,642,940 bytes, MD5SUM 545969e53732d1abb904d7acf4175922 kobo-update-4.4.9344.zip
* Updated mark6 firmware: device information reports 4.4.9349 (6f700792a0, 17 May 2017)
84,648,827 bytes, MD5SUM: b0208d75e861176f504df0a1ce2ddbf2 kobo-update-4.4.9344.zip
Sideloading the original firmware in the 84,642,940 byte file causes a black screen on the Aura One and probably requires a factory reset to fix. If updating the firmware by sideloading then make sure you use the updated 84,648,827 byte file on the Aura One.
These patches can be applied to both versions, but I recommend playing safe by sideloading the updated firmware from the 84,648,827 byte file if you are using a mark6 device.
See the New firmware release - 4.4.9344 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. Make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 4.4.9344 (6f700792a0) [or 4.4.9349 (6f700792a0), see warning above]. 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_4049344.zip (attached).
2. Download the Kobo firmware archive version 4.4.9344 for your device (See this thread) and copy it into the 4.4.9344_source/ subdirectory. (Don't unzip the firmware.)
3. Read and edit all the *.patch files in the 4.4.9344_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 4.4.9344.bat (double-click); For Linux/Mac run 4.4.9344.sh (double-click, or right-click + run, or execute ./4.4.9344.sh from the command line.)
5. If there were no errors, a new 4.4.9344_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 4.4.9344_source/*.patch files to disable all patches (set patch_enable = `no` for every patch).
2. Repeat steps 4-6 of the procedure above.
Note that the following patches are enabled by default:
In librmsdk.so.1.0.0.patch:
`Fix page breaks bug`
`Default ePub monospace font (Courier)`
In libnickel.so.1.0.0.patch:
`Custom left & right margins`
`Custom page refresh options`
`Fix three KePub fullScreenReading bugs`
