New Kobo Aura owner: How do I hack this thing?
Hello! I am new Kobo Aura owner. This is my first ereader, and I'm a total noob to ereaders in general. Before today, I didn't even know what the difference between epub and mobi formats was. I heard...
View ArticleDisable H2O touch screen double click???
I have a display application photo running using the built in browser. It works really well but the last issue I can't seem to fix is that when it rains the drops make the reader think it was double...
View ArticleReplacing Kobo Bookstore
Hello dear developers and reverse-engineers! I was wondering if it was possible to replace the Kobo Bookstore with something like calibre's content server, as Kobo Bookstore is not really available in...
View ArticleAn easy way to get the latest firmware links for Kobo eReaders
About I have made a webpage to show you the latest firmware version, with a download link for every Kobo eReader. See it here: http://geek1011.github.io/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html. Why use this? This...
View ArticleRead status from Kobo to Calibre?
When a book is marked as finished on the Kobo, is there an easy* way to have Calibre add a 'Finished' tag to the book's metadata or otherwise mark the book as read? Sorry if this is blindingly obvious....
View ArticleKobo Aura Edition 2 SD card image
I would like a SD card image for the Aura Edition 2. I would like it for 2 reasons. Firstly, I would like to have a backup, but I am not willing to open up my Kobo yet. Secondly, I am working on a tool...
View ArticleReplacing the default fonts
Hi, I have an issue with the default fonts, some of them don't have polish characters builtin. Ironically, most/all serif fonts do, while sans-serif fonts don't (Avenir/Gill). I don't want to sideload...
View ArticleOpen Aura Edition 2 case?
Hi, after my old Touch broke and I couldn't get a replacement screen, I got the new Aura Edition 2. For purposes of saving a card image and eventually replacing the internal SD card with a bigger one...
View ArticleReplacing Kobo Bookstore
Hello dear developers and reverse-engineers! I was wondering if it was possible to replace the Kobo Bookstore with something like calibre's content server, as Kobo Bookstore is not really available in...
View ArticleAn easy way to get the latest firmware links for Kobo eReaders
About I have made a webpage to show you the latest firmware version, with a download link for every Kobo eReader. See it here: https://geek1011.github.io/KoboStuff/kobofirmware.html. UPDATE December...
View ArticleRead status from Kobo to Calibre?
When a book is marked as finished on the Kobo, is there an easy* way to have Calibre add a 'Finished' tag to the book's metadata or otherwise mark the book as read? Sorry if this is blindingly obvious....
View ArticleKobo Aura Edition 2 SD card image
I would like a SD card image for the Aura Edition 2. I would like it for 2 reasons. Firstly, I would like to have a backup, but I am not willing to open up my Kobo yet. Secondly, I am working on a tool...
View ArticleReplacing the default fonts
Hi, I have an issue with the default fonts, some of them don't have polish characters builtin. Ironically, most/all serif fonts do, while sans-serif fonts don't (Avenir/Gill). I don't want to sideload...
View ArticleOpen Aura Edition 2 case?
Hi, after my old Touch broke and I couldn't get a replacement screen, I got the new Aura Edition 2. For purposes of saving a card image and eventually replacing the internal SD card with a bigger one...
View ArticleAura H2O Up-to-date info check about hack for Aura H2O
Hi, I'm considering getting a Kobo Aura H2O but would want to hack it (if necessary) to get the Koreader (or other app) to enable Djvu reads and other formats. I've seen the KSM-08 thread but am not...
View ArticleAura How to make the little light show when you're charging.
On the top of my Aura (Edition 2 I think... at least the diagonal seams to match the one listed here. Is there any other way of knowing,by the way? The device information thing in nickel doesn't say.),...
View ArticleInadvertantly reformatted kobo mini sdcard. Backup image not restoring all...
Hi guys, i have a number of kobo mini ereaders that i use for paragliding purposes (ie install xcsoar, tophat, and/or lk8000 on each one). A number of other forums have user guides on backing up...
View ArticleAura Kobo Aura Edition 2 - SD Card
Hello, my new Kobo Aura Edition 2 is going to arrive in 8 days. I was wondering if it actually contains an SD card inside the case or is it soldered, I don't want to void my warranty. I've read and...
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kobo_service.apk (screen refresh tool for android kobo)
hello guys, i compiled (this) code of MarekGibek for my own use, without any modification. It is an enhanced version of kobo_rotate.apk, which supports: -full refresh every screen update(best but slow)...
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.2.8283
This firmware version has only been oficially released for the Aura One and Aura Edition 2, it should work on other Mk 6 devices (Glo HD, Touch 2.0) but don't try to install it on other devices unless...
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