• Original touch (N905 / N905B) 2011, June
  
• TouchLC (Low Cost N905C) 2013, January
  
• Mini (N705) September 2012
  
• Glo (N613) September 2012
  
• Aura hd (N204B) 2013, April
  
• Aura (N514) 2013, September
  
• Aura H2O (N250) October 2014
  
• Glo hd (N437) May 2015
  
• Touch 2.0 (N587) September 2015
  
• Aura Edition 2 (N236) August 2016
  
• Aura ONE (N709) August 2016
  
• Aura H2O Edition 2 (N867) May 2017
  
• Clara hd (N249) 2018, June
  
• Forma (N782) 2018 October

Identifying your Kobo device

The latest firmware for your device can be obtained here:
https: //geek1011.githu…tuff/kobofirmware.html

At the time of writing the material is relevantFW 4.7.10413

Installation Procedure:

1. Download archive
   
2. Extract the zip archive (KoboRoot.tgz, manifest.md5sum and the upgrade folder) to the folder.koboon your device
   
3. The device automatically reboots (the charge of the device must be at least 20%)

Wi-Fi Update: at Kobo step update, by branch, see which branches are being updated at the moment (other affiliates) and prescribe the one you need in .kobo / Kobo / affiliate.conf
(here and hereafter: all edits are made by the editor with the Unix line feed format - AkelPad, Notepad ++, etc.).

You can prescribe:

affiliate = fnacwill register the logo of this branch on the screen saver when sleeping,= rakutenbookswill enable PIN locking.

Full listfirmware Kobo and patches for them (Patching instructions):
https: //wiki.mobilerea...Kobo_Firmware_Releases

Index (index, list):
https: //www.mobileread...howthread.php? t = 297008

General Summary Topic:
https: //www.mobileread...howthread.php? t = 260100

Full list of Kobo firmwareand patches for them (Patching instructions):
https: //wiki.mobilerea...Kobo_Firmware_Releases

Install on Windows, Linux or macOS:

1. Download archivepatch_kobo_profile number.zipand extract the folder from itpatch_kobo_ firmware_number
   
2. Copy the firmware for your device into a subfolderfirmware_source_number /(without unpacking).
   
3. View and edit in a subfolderfirmware_source number / * .patch files- they can include the necessary(patch_enable = 'yes')or disable unnecessary(patch_enable = 'no')patches; and also change some preset values ​​for a specific device and / or their preferences.
   
4. In Windows, double-click the file.firmware_number.batmouse; in Linux / Mac, open a terminal, go to the folderpatch_kobo_ firmware_number /and run the file./product number.shfrom the command line.
   
5. If there are no errors, copy the resulting file.KoboRoot.tgzfrom subfolderstarget_flash_number /to folder.koboon your device.
   
6. Safely remove and disconnect your device from the computer; after that, it will be immediately updated and rebooted.

To return the device to its original state, flip it, or edit all files.firmware_number / *. patchby disabling patches (install allpatch_enable = 'no') and repeat steps 4-6 of the above instructions.

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kobopatch by geek1011

With the help of patches and partly tweaks, you can fully customize the book for yourself, beloved. Change the menu by adding, changing or deleting items you do not need; adjust text display; customize the keyboard; disable the update; and so on and so forth. Kobo is the only eReader to do this.

In file .kobo / Kobo / Kobo eReader.conf we add in section:

[FeatureSettings]
ExportHighlights = true(The ability to export quotes to a text file will appear)
FullScreenBrowser = true(Browser full screen)
FullScreenReading = true(In the settings, it will be possible to disable the footer / header). Since FW 4.11.X is irrelevant.
InvertScreen = true(Includes inverse (white on black) reading mode)
MyWords = true(Includes the ability to save the words you searched for in the dictionary in a separate list)
Screenshots = true(Screenshots, made by the power button or the backlight button, are saved in the root)
SmartShelves = true(Automatic creation of collections. You cannot edit the created collections. If you use Calibre or AutoShelf to create collections, DO NOT include this tweak) It does not work in recent FW versions.
SketchNote = true(It includes the ability to draw, take notes in a readable book. I don’t really understand why this is necessary, except for the owners of Mark 6 and Mark 7, who have cut Beta Features, including Sketch Pad, but this is a possibility)
ParentalControls = true(It disables web access and the store should, by logic, save battery. Extra items are removed from the menu).

[Reading]
disableQuickTurn = true(Disables the ability to quickly scroll pages)

[DeveloperSettings]
ForceAllowLandscape = true(Landscape mode)
AutoUsbGadget = true(Auto connection - no need to poke once again when USB is connected, it is recognized / connected immediately, without confirmation)

[PowerOptions]
UnlockEnabled = trueAdds / removes unlock screen (Swipe to unlock)

To disconnect= false

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJgRS1c5jFc

Faster to register an account Kobo / Rakuten, you can use any temporary mail service, for example, crazymailing.com/ru/

Russification FW 4.15.X

Russification FW 4.14.X

Russification FW 4.13.X

Russification FW 4.12.X

Russification FW 4.11.X

Russification FW 4.9.X

Russification FW 4.8.X

Russification FW 4.7.X

Russification FW 4.5.X

Installation Procedure:
In file.kobo / Kobo / Kobo eReader.confregister in section[ApplicationPreferences]

To copyKoboRoot.tgzto folder.koboon your device, the device will automatically reboot.

When updating the firmware, you will get an increased letter spacing, this is because of the stock Japanese fonts.
Solution: remove them (below) or re-Russify (there is a substitution).

Also, if you wish, you can play around with the font size of the menu.

The font size for Large Print is included in

Default Large Text = 1.5
If you set = 1.1, for example, the menu looks better for my taste and color.

https: //www.mobileread...howthread.php? t = 254554

CopyKoboRoot.tgzto folder.koboOn your device, the device will automatically reboot (charge eReader at least 20%).

Its picture instead of the book cover in sleep mode or off.

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https: //www.mobileread...howthread.php? t = 212162

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Starting with FW 4.11.11980 on all devices is enabled by patchEnable rotation on all devices or in file .kobo / Kobo / Kobo eReader.conf .

Kepub is Kobo's own unique e-book file format, an ePub variation.

Benefits:

• Faster response to page rotation and text selection.
  
• Support pop-up footnotes.
  
• Double tap enlarges the image.
  
• Shows the amount of time remaining until the end of the book, chapter.

Negative traits:

• Shows the title of the book in the title (does not turn off or patch).Fixed, starting from FW 4.11, the header can be removed, a side effect - increased margin top (indent from the top).
  
• Rendering Kepub adds and stretches the distance around the dash (en dash and em dash), straight speech looks disgusting.

A utility to convert epubs to kepubs:
https://geek1011.github.io/kepubify

It works both with one file and with a group.

fb2converter

Installing your device on your device fonts: create the folder 'fonts' (or 'Fonts') in the root of the device. Copy your fonts, reboot the device.

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https: //www.mobileread...id=161025&d=1514537779

KoboRoot.tgzto folder.kobo

For kepub include patch'Set KePub hyphenation'(libnickel.so.1.0.0.patch).

Remove 2 Japanese fonts:
KBJ-UDKakugoPr6N-M.ttf
KBJ-TsukuMinPr6N-RB.ttf

If you have Cool Reader installed, you can do it in the File Manager or by connecting via WiFiServer, the folderusr \ local \ Trolltech \ QtEmbedded-4.6.2-arm \ lib \ fonts

Side effect: “squares” will appear in the list of languages ​​instead of “Japanese”.

Actually, you can delete all those fonts that you do not use that you do not need(except Georgia) .

You can also usepatch, choosing the font you need (Georgia or another, your preferred one), size, style, and so on.

Installation(very detailed, with pictures, patch description and necessary changes in sqlite and Kobo eReader.conf)

• d1 Explanatory Dictionary T.F. Ephraim
  
• d2 Great Encyclopedic Dictionary
  
• d3 Great Soviet Encyclopedia
  
• d4 English-Russian dictionary Muller
  
• d5 Russian-English dictionary

Download

Apresyan (En-Ru) .zip(13.33 MB)

more dictionaries

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You can turn on the Russian keyboard by writing in.kobo / Kobo / Kobo eReader.confin section[ApplicationPreferences]

and choosing'Extra: _ru'atSettings->Language and Dictionaries

However, in the latest firmware it looks skewed to the right, and it is better to use the patch.Geoffr 'but 'Cyrillic Keyboard' .

First, try resetting to factory settings:

Option I

1. With a paperclip, press the reset button in the small hole near the USB port.
   
2. As soon as the square boot icons appear on the screen, press reset again.
   
3. Repeat point 2 two more times. The screen will turn black and a critical error message will appear on it.
   
4. To completely reset the device, click the check mark at the bottom of the screen.

Option II

1. Turn off the device.
   
2. Press and hold the power button.
   
3. Click with two fingers at the same time on both lower corners of the screen until the book starts to perform a factory reset (it is possible that you have to try several times).

Reset Aura One, Aura Edition 2 & Aura H2O Edition 2

1. Connect your device to a power source by doing one of the following:
   
   • Connect the included USB power cable to your computer and then your device.
     
   • Connect the charger (not included) to an electrical outlet, and then connect the eReader to the charger.
2. Press and hold the power button until the power indicator on the upper right corner of the reader turns off.
   
3. Release the power button.
   
4. Press and hold the power button on the reader for 30 seconds.
   
5. Wait until the recovery screen appears.
   
6. Release the power button. The screen of the reader will turn black and the recovery process will begin. After the process is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the eReader. You need active Wi-Fi access or an Internet connection to complete the installation. You can also use the Kobo Desktop application to customize the reader using a computer.

Increase the internal memory of KOBO readers
The link is necessary to record and install the resulting image of the program, you can also use:

Flash Drive Image Creator ( Download v1.0)
Create an image.

Flash Drive Image Writer ( Download v1.0)
Burn the image to sd-card.

You can replace the serial number in the image (it is usually filled with zeros or X) with your hex editor (for example,Hxd), offset 0x200.
After you record the image, collect and run the device, I would recommend to reset the settings to the factory settings.

Kobo Touch N905, Aura, Aura ONE, Aura H2O Edition 2 and Forma havefixed memory module.

Kobo Mini

Kobo glo

Kobo glo hd

Kobo clara

Kobo Aura H2O

Kobo auraEdition 2 v.1

Ask for mobile phone by finding the topic 'Need SD image' for your device:
https: //www.mobileread...howthread.php? t = 297010

If your device is not in that list (mobileread), a memory cardfixed .

[*]An image of an internal KOBO flash drive update-4.14.12777 RUS + SOFT (Kobo Original Touch (Mark 3) N905B)

https: //www.mobileread...howthread.php? t = 314220

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1) If fmon (kfmon) was used to run:
KoboRoot.zip(402 bytes)
(rename to KoboRoot.tgz)

2) If KSM (Kobo Start Menu) was used for launch:
KBStartMenu_09_restore
(extract from archive KoboRoot.tgz)

Authordoes not recommenduse this package forClara hd and Forma , as not intended for these models.