Showing games on 4.3.8842 firmware
Is there any way to show games on the new Kobo firmware? I have tried creating an image and setting the mimetype to application/x-games-Boggle, but it crashes. I have tried adding tiles the same way as...
View ArticleLittle annoying dots above footer - patch responsible?
My Kobo Glo HD has been showing tiny dots above the footer which are the tops of letters from the first line of the next page. So if the next page starts with "the hunger...", the tops of the "th" and...
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.3.8871
See the upgrade 4.3.8871 spotted 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...
View ArticleAura H2O How to get messages from the serial port ?
hello everybody, has someone succeeded getting something out of the serial port of the aura h2o ? I've attached a uart usb to the J5 port, crosscompiled the g_serial module, managed to insmod it, and...
View ArticleeReader Batteries
I came across this page today --> http://e-ink-reader.ru/accum_en.php Might be of use for those who want to replace batteries
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.3.8945
See the FirmWare 4.3.8945 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...
View ArticleDemo mode as slideshow
Good day, I have been using Demo Mode as a slideshow viewer. However, on firmwares higher than 4.2.8432, using this resets the settings. I am looking for the file that controls the demo mode. Haven't...
View Articlebuilding Kobo development environment
I want to develop a simple app for the kobo. It can replace Nickle and is not related to reading boos (it is a sailing app). How do I set a build environment for the Kobo. I have installed the arm...
View ArticleProblem authorising DRM (library books) files
Hi, I'm new to this forum but found it very informative. Was running 4.2.8432 and can no longer open library books, many people seem to have this issue see link below, and today Kobo told me they are...
View ArticleProblem authorising DRM (library books) files
Apologies I didn't know I had double posted, where is the other post? As I said I am new to this forum, will no-one help me now?
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Instructions for patching firmware 4.3.8966
See the Firmware 4.3.8966 spotted 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...
View ArticleAura How could I see the history of words I looked up in the dictionary?
I'm using kobo aura one. Is there a way to track my entries, so I can memorise words effectively?
View ArticleWhy my KA1 just update by ota to 8432?
Hello I've just purchased a KA1 and basically, it just update to 8432 after first configuration steps. However I can see in the forum that is available more versions (last is 8966). Why this behavior?...
View ArticleKobo Database Restore
I am sorry if this question is already answered somewhere, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere that is clear. I am using Davidfor's excellent Kobo Utilities, and have set it up to back up my...
View ArticleOriginal Kobo Firmware
I recently came into possession of an original Kobo, pre-Wifi. It has firmware version 1.4 on it. The most recent Kobo Desktop versions will not even attempt to do a firmware update. The version of...
View ArticleAura HD Bought a broken unit: IR doesn't work, Screen is OK
I exchanged my 2nd aura hd (working) for a broken aura hd and some cash. The "new" unit came with IR broken, but IR is ok. The problem is the case, because the inners are broken and IR touch driver...
View ArticleGlo 1% brightness isn't allowed since upgrade [Glo HD]
Hi there ! I've very recently purchased a Kobo Glo HD (from ebay, since Kobo has stopped selling this model) which was running firmware 3.9...-something from 2015. I then flashed version 4.3.8966...
View ArticleKOReader on Kobo Aura One - One Column zoom
I am a newbie in the world of e-reader. I just bought my Kobo Aura One and installed KOReader on it. I was wondering if it is possible to zoom to fit one column width. I read a lot of scientific pdfs...
View ArticleAura H2O Compile and run own kernel
I am trying to compile and run my own kernel for the h2o, compilation is successfull except some warnings, but I fail when trying to boot with the new kernel, the power button led gets on and that´s...
View ArticleAndroid/Debian GNU/Linux on Kobo *
Android on Kobo: "Tips and Apps" Android on Glo Debian/Android DualBoot for Aura HD Turn your Kobo into a Debian Linux tablet Kobo HD Debian/Android双启动 见过双系统的电纸书么？——Kobo搭载安卓系统完全指南(Touch/Glo/AuraHD)...
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