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Instructions for patching firmware 3.16.0
Before starting: 1. Make sure your Kobo ereader is already running firmware version 3.16.0 (f56b42a2e1). 2. Check that your battery is well charged. 3. Note that in Windows 8 the instructions below...
View ArticleGlo Line space bug with some fonts
I notice that with some fonts when i reopen a ebook or open another ebook, the line space don't agree to that i set. for exampe the line space of the book is very little. is there a way to fix? Maybe...
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Adding new interface languages
The whole thing is still a little experimental. I describe the work flow:extract a qm file from nickel create a ts file based on the qm file replace the translations in the ts file by the new...
View ArticleChoosing a screensaver cover by adding an image into a Shelf
Hi, Following an idea of davidfor discussed here ; I figure this out : This is working, basis on database tests only (where i simulated the adding, the updating, etc by sql cmd) assuming : 1. the shelf...
View ArticleGlo USB not working.
Hey people of MobileRead, I've encountered the following problem: USB doesn't work. When I connect USB cable (the one that came with Glo) - Glo is offering me to "connect" (if Nickel is running), in...
View ArticleVirtual frambuffer switching for Kobo
Hi, There are several programs which run on the kobo reader and take it over, such as debian linux, or andriod, etc. And I was wondering if anyone had a program that is able to save the state of the...
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Kobo WebPortal / Notes / ServiceMenu
This used to be a mod for the iriver Story HD. Old threads for sake of history:Story HD Mod: WebPortal ; Story HD Mod: Notes ; Story HD Mod: ServiceMenu. The Kobo Web Portal is a local webserver,...
View ArticleMathML, HTML5 Canvas, Javascript
I've be testing Kobo Reader App for iPad/iPhone and have found it supports many of the latest EPUB3 standards including MathML, HTML5 Canvas, and JavaScript. Has anyone used these capabilities in...
View ArticleTouch porting tinycore linux to touch
I am wondering if anybody has tried porting Tinycore Linux[1] to the touch? I would like to use it place of the current touch gui [1] http://tinycorelinux.net/
View Articleinitiate factory reset by script
Could anybody please confirm whether this script looks okay? It is meant to be run from an external sd. Code: #!/bin/sh PLATFORM=freescale if [ `dd if=/dev/mmcblk0 bs=512 skip=1024 count=1 | grep -c...
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Kobo's busybox, setuid and mystery about /bin/busybox ?!
Hi, I'm working on a KoboAuraHD and Glo, and of course -- for an embedded system the Kobo uses busybox (likey to save memory) and busybox has some peculiar problems. I'm needing to create user accounts...
View ArticleAura H2O Does the Kobo Aura H2O accepts 64GB SDXC?
Looking at the current cards on sale, I would almost expect it. However, I can't find the thread in which someone got a 64GB microSD card working.
View ArticleDisplay Kobo Annotation on PC
Hi guys, I've looked in the forum without find the answer to my questions so I thought about starting a thread about it. Basically I need to export and epub from the Kobo device along with its...
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Changing the info panel in full size screensaver
Hi all Is it possible change the info panel in screensaver full size (screensaver->show info panel on screen covers), that the panel will show in the top corner of the screen, and show only...
View Articlebuilding the SDK headaces
I am trying to build the kobo SDK by following these instructions: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...78&postcount=3 at the build-all step Quote: ~/kobo/Koboreader/build/build-all.sh libmng...
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Nickel Icons
This script extracts PNG icons from nickel (and possibly other binaries). It runs on disconnect from PC (currently without visual feedback). The extraction process takes about a minute. You can edit...
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Desktop App Kobo annotation exporter
In February 2012 Yoths wrote a small tool for exporting annotations from the Sony PRS-T1 to HTML. After a few updates he disappeared from the forum and I have been unable to contact him. He did leave...
View ArticleHow to make a uImage....
Hi, I've been hacking on the Glo. It's zForce-ir-touch driver is buggy, and gives wildly wrong timestamps because of a timer error and misses a certain number of short touches because of the bug. The...
View ArticleHow to trigger a book update on the Kobo...
Hi, From a hacking perspective; I've got scripts on my kobo which are automatically downloading/generating/translating ebooks while the Kobo is NOT plugged into USB , and putting them in the normal...
View Articlesearching Android for Kobo Glo HD
Hello, is there any possiblity to install android on a kobo glo hd? I just found images for all other kobo devices, but not for the glo hd. thanks
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