If so, it does sound like experimenting with different OS/launchers would be a simple and easy process so I could really choose what I like without having to jailbreak and put a lot of work into configuring and restoring backups, etc. Lots more detailed info available as you need it just by asking in the MR Kobo forums. I don't think it's a particularly rewarding experience. Whilst this is true, I wouldn't recommend it. If you find you prefer kepub format then you either need a calibre plugin (if you're a calibre user) or the Kepubify standalone utility if you're not a calibre user.Īlso, as you've come from a Kindle, you may have read that the Kobo can read mobi format files. I'd suggest you try at least one of each before making your mind up. If you decide to use the latter make sure you use the one which corresponds to the version of Kobo firmware on your device.Īssuming you're going to at least try the Kobo's native reading apps (there are 2 different ones for epub/kepub) rather than KOreader the first thing you might want to decide, before embarking on a mega book loading, is whether you're going to want to read your books as standard epub or as kepub. ![]() ![]() There are lots of book organisation customisations you can do via calibre and also many hacks (too many to list here) you can do via the kobopatch system. Using current book cover as screensaver is as simple as checking boxes in the Kobo settings. There isn't any jailbreaking because Kobo firmware is not locked. If so, it does sound like experimenting with different OS/launchers would be a simple and easy process so I could really choose what I like without having to jailbreak and put a lot of work into configuring and restoring backups, of all you can relax! There is nothing that needs to be done immediately with your new Kobo. Is uninstall as simple as deleting the corresponding files? So on the Kobo do you not have to jailbreak it to install extra programs like that? From the description it also sounds like the different launcher only launches when you click on it (and I'd assume a simple restart of the device relaunches the default OS/launcher - right?). Here's the thread that tells you how to install, it's simple and fast: I've used KOReader and like it, gives you some additional features vs the built-in Kobo software. You can find info about both in the KOReader forum. One thing you might consider if you like to experiment, install one of the open source readers that are being developed for Kobo. I wouldn't bother trying to 'jailbreak' your new Kobo. Thanks for any help you can give! Especially if it's a bit timely, in case it's something I'd need to do immediately upon receiving the device. Is there a similar concern with Kobo that I should jailbreak or hack it as soon as I get it because an automatic update might mess up my ability to do things to it later?Īnd overall: please just advise on what you believe are the best extra features added by various Kobo hacks/jailbreaking that you personally use and that you think improves over the default functionality of the Kobo. I'm asking before the Kobo arrives because I know with the PW you had to sometimes act quickly so it wouldn't update to an un-jailbreakable firmware on you. So, are there any good hacks or any thing related to jailbreaking that any of you would recommend to a first-time Kobo user? I've also heard that the Kobo can default to the screensaver being the cover of the book I'm reading (is that true?). I've heard that the Kobo OS is actually really good as is (rivals or even better than PW, which I was very satisfied with the general OS). So I'm not sure what other hacks I'd really even *look for* on an ereader these days. I also basically gave up on PDFs on the ereader and I decided it wasn't worth it to read comics on such a small screen. I never really bothered with custom fonts or anything because I was satisfied with what was provided by default. ![]() In the past I had my PW1 hacked/jailbroken, and the main uses I did were screensaver hack, nested collections, preventing the PW from updating (since later firmware updates broke the collections) and a few basic things like that. In another thread I was convinced to buy a Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, so I just ordered it and it should arrive in a week or so. So, I've had a Kindle Paperwhite 1 for over 5 years and now the battery is dying super fast.
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