Kobo Glo Multitouch
Hi I just got a hand-me down Kobo Glo that I would like to use to read scanned pdfs. It would be sooo much better if it would pinch /zoom etc. Firmware is 4.13.12638. I found a few old pages on...
View Article[Alpha] Kobo-UNCaGED - Calibre wireless connection
Hi Folks, I've been working on this on and off for a while now, and I thought it's probably about time to let the public have a go to try and break it (won't be hard :p). Introducing Kobo-UNCaGED, an...
View ArticleConverting EPWING dictionaries to Kobo dictionary format?
One of the things I've been trying to figure out is how to convert some of the JPNS-ENG and ENG-JPNS EPWING dictionaries that I have to whatever format is used in a Kobo dictionary. I guess my struggle...
View ArticleNightmode script for H2O Edition 2 Version 2
Hello I have make a simple script based on kfmon to make nightmode enabled or disabled based on the FeatureSettings on the Config file. There is my Github url:...
View ArticleKobo Bootimage Packer/Unpacker
Hi, These are scripts for packing and unpacking the bootimage of Kobo devices. I made these a while ago but never had a reason to release them until now ;) They are tested on a Kobo Aura HD and a...
View ArticleInstructions for patching firmware 4.15.12920
This patch thread is for firmware 4.15.12920 (b231bfea368f4d641c17a337e80e9ee4219d55be). Instructions for patching on Windows, Linux, or macOS with kobopatch: Download the firmware from here. Download...
View ArticleePub / KePub font sizes experiments
As per a PM conversation here are two patches which can be used to experiment with some settings relating to fonts sizes used in the ePub and KePub readers. I've posted them here in case others want to...
View ArticleKobo Aura 2nd Edition VERSION 2: Need SD card image
Hi! Unfortunately I broke my device. Is there anyone who can create an image for the Version 2 and share it with me? Thank you very much! Markus
View ArticleClara HD How to install python on Clara (weather forecast)
Hi, I have successfully started other projects like the mini clock, screensaver and web portal. Telnet is also working. I'm currently playing with my clara to bring the weather forecast back to...
View ArticleClara HD Updating firmware, lose .books?
My current set up is as follows: Clara HD with Kute File Monitor and KoReader, I also have a directory called .books where I keep my... (obviously) books. If I update the Kobo firmware to the latest...
View ArticleMini Creating Bad Images.
Hi, This is a real basic question. I am new, a beginner in all things firmware, so please be gentle. :) My Kobo Mini was recently locked into a Factory Reset loop. So, I had to flash with new FW....
View ArticleAura How to ascertain correct version of FW?
My brother just received a Kobo Aura as gift, running on FW 4.15.12920. We need to apply the patches on it. It's Model no. is N 236. Which FW version should I use, Mark 6 or Mark 7? Please advise....
View ArticleKobo Vox factory reset
A friend of mine factory reset (actidentally) her Kobo Vox and now it has an error in the initial configuration. Do you think that if I restore it with a previous image, it can fix the problem? And if...
View ArticleOverdrive on Aura
Hello, I have an original Kobo Aura that I still love. I was wondering if it's possible hack the full Overdrive application onto it that newer devices have so that I wouldn't have to load library books...
View ArticleA tiny pageturn tool to turn pages
https://github.com/wesley6j/kobo_uti...aster/pageturn It is a tiny tool of just a few lines of c code. It works with (slightly) patched koreader. It is very simple to use: Quote: 1. ssh to kobo device....
View ArticleAura H2O Request: Aura H2O SD card image
Hi everyone, I hope i'm posting this in the right place. I was redirected here from reddit by a nice user who is trying to help me fix my broken Kobo. It is a Gen 1 and it is stuck on the sleep screen...
View ArticleGlo HD [Hardware Mod] Physical page turning buttons/poor man's Forma
Hi, I have modded a Kobo Glo HD to have physical page turn buttons on one side, similar to Forma or Kindle Oasis. Unlike SW based methods, I directly tap into the touch screen analog signals to induce...
View ArticleClara HD Turn Clara into Kiosk Mode
Hi, i want to disable the touch functionality of my Clara. The idea is to create a solution/app and run it in Kiosk mode. I was successful with the weather forecast app (yawk) and are now able to build...
View ArticleClara HD Install Python 3.6+ ?
Hi, I just enter the world of mobile read, because I want a simple tool for me and I thought that the kobo clara hd should work for this thing. I read that we can do a lot on it, that python and...
View Articlekobo as raspberry pi display
Hello, I'd like to know if it is possible to use my kobo as raspberry pi display as kindle (jail breaked) and android readers can do ? Thanks
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