Koreader running on Kobos (all of them, hopefully!) - Page 33

vlad59 · 09-04-2013, 10:24 AM

@Ken Maltby

I've tried latest nightly (494), I'll try to install the previous version of fmon from the All in one package.

Ken Maltby · 09-04-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vlad59

@Ken Maltby

I've tried latest nightly (494), I'll try to install the previous version of fmon from the All in one package.

If you could just stick to the process as described, it would have more meaning, we are trying to see if the "1 Step Hack" then the current build overwrite/merge (the current one is 494) can work on all the Kobo devices. If not, then on which ones does it work. If you only do part of the process or change it in some way, it will be harder to be sure what is working and what is not. You can certainly make any changes afterwards, or not bother with this at all, I just don't want to mislead the Touch users about the results, because I have the wrong idea of what was done.

Luck;
Ken

Mike76 · 09-04-2013, 11:29 AM

Build 494 is working on my Mini almost perfectly. The only serious issue is the missing suspend function - I hope it'll be implented again in the near future.

As a Paperwhite user I'm a CoolReader fan and I was sceptical about Koreader, but I'm really impressed now. Koreader makes the difference, using it the Kobo Mini has turned into a useful daily e-reader from the cute toy it was before.

vlad59 · 09-04-2013, 11:39 AM

I won't be a good tester as I'm using a beta version of Kobo firmware.

Ken Maltby · 09-04-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike76

Build 494 is working on my Mini almost perfectly. The only serious issue is the missing suspend function - I hope it'll be implented again in the near future.

As a Paperwhite user I'm a CoolReader fan and I was sceptical about Koreader, but I'm really impressed now. Koreader makes the difference, using it the Kobo Mini has turned into a useful daily e-reader from the cute toy it was before.

It may be worth noting that Koreader uses the cr3engine for a number of the formats it renders.

I think Giorgio has been locked in an Italian Villa, hard at work on the suspend/sleep issue, it shouldn't be too long now.

Luck;
Ken

booklover6 · 09-04-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

I don't have a Glo but this is supposed to work with that as well;

First Install Markismus "1 Step Hack"
Ken

Well I was trying this...but I put the thing in the wrong folder. Now it's sitting on the screen with the 5 dots. Will it recover eventually?

paola · 09-04-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

I think Giorgio has been locked in an Italian Villa, hard at work on the suspend/sleep issue, it shouldn't be too long now.

forgive the naive question, what does this missing bit imply for koreader's functionality?

booklover6 · 09-04-2013, 01:38 PM

Ok the home screen will come up, but it won't connect to windows. Do I need to flash a new image? I am going to try factory reset now.

Ken Maltby · 09-04-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

Well I was trying this...but I put the thing in the wrong folder. Now it's sitting on the screen with the 5 dots. Will it recover eventually?

The "KoboRoot.tgz" in the .kobo folder process is very powerful, but I don't know if the bootloader looks for it anywhere else, so putting it anywhere but in the .kobo folder wouldn't get it to function, I think.

Did you follow Maxismus's directions in the RAR file?

The "Main Directory" is the one that you get to after you open the KOBOeReader drive on your PC.

Be sure to follow the steps to safely eject your device and disconnect the USB cable, after copying the .png files to the main directory. Then allowing your device to process the new .png files so that you see them on your home page. After that you reconnect the USB cable and click on "connect". Then you can copy the KoboRoot.tgz to your .kobo folder/directory. Then safely eject the device and disconnect the USB cable. You should then see the "Updating" screen and message, on your device. This can take some time and then you should see it restart with the dancing squares.

Luck;
Ken

If you do a factory restore, don't forget to update your firmware before the "1 Step Hack"

Ken Maltby · 09-04-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by paola

forgive the naive question, what does this missing bit imply for koreader's functionality?

Without it the IR emitters remain powered waiting for a finger poke. While it's not much, it is a slight drain on the power. It is also good to have if you want to clean something off the screen, without turning pages or opening menus. It has no effect on reading your ebooks, as far as I know.

Luck;
Ken

paola · 09-04-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

Without it the IR emitters remain powered waiting for a finger poke. While it's not much, it is a slight drain on the power. It is also good to have if you want to clean something off the screen, without turning pages or opening menus. It has no effect on reading your ebooks, as far as I know.

Luck;
Ken

thanks!

Mike76 · 09-04-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by paola

forgive the naive question, what does this missing bit imply for koreader's functionality?

Without suspend mode (as Ken Maltby said before) the active IR sensors are waiting for finger (or any other) pokes, so you can't slip the device into your pocket or carry in a sleeve because of accidental page turns.

booklover6 · 09-04-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

The "KoboRoot.tgz" in the .kobo folder process is very powerful, but I don't know if the bootloader looks for it anywhere else, so putting it anywhere but in the .kobo folder wouldn't get it to function, I think.

Did you follow Maxismus's directions in the RAR file?

The "Main Directory" is the one that you get to after you open the KOBOeReader drive on your PC.

Be sure to follow the steps to safely eject your device and disconnect the USB cable, after copying the .png files to the main directory. Then allowing your device to process the new .png files so that you see them on your home page. After that you reconnect the USB cable and click on "connect". Then you can copy the KoboRoot.tgz to your .kobo folder/directory. Then safely eject the device and disconnect the USB cable. You should then see the "Updating" screen and message, on your device. This can take some time and then you should see it restart with the dancing squares.

Luck;
Ken

If you do a factory restore, don't forget to update your firmware before the "1 Step Hack"

What I did was put it in the root of the kobo instead of the .kobo

I had to do a factory reset. It updated me to 2.8.1 during the process. (I will most likely go back to 2.6.1). I am not sure that I will attempt hacking my kobo again. It was working fine for my needs....so I need to leave it alone

Ken Maltby · 09-04-2013, 03:26 PM

Installing the "1 Step Hack" with the Koreader is only an addition to what you have as the standard Kobo software. The regular software continues to work just as it always has. But I am not now sure that it is working on the Glo or the Touch.

Perhaps another Glo owner will give it a try, sometime.

Luck;
Ken

booklover6 · 09-04-2013, 03:38 PM

Well I might try again, but not today. Reloading 2.6.1 and my font now. And books.

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09-04-2013, 10:24 AM	#481
vlad59 Addict Posts: 369 Karma: 37869 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo eReader Touch, Kobo Aura HD	@Ken Maltby I've tried latest nightly (494), I'll try to install the previous version of fmon from the All in one package.

09-04-2013, 11:29 AM	#483
Mike76 Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 35064 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013, Kobo Mini, iPad Mini	Build 494 is working on my Mini almost perfectly. The only serious issue is the missing suspend function - I hope it'll be implented again in the near future. As a Paperwhite user I'm a CoolReader fan and I was sceptical about Koreader, but I'm really impressed now. Koreader makes the difference, using it the Kobo Mini has turned into a useful daily e-reader from the cute toy it was before.

09-04-2013, 11:39 AM	#484
vlad59 Addict Posts: 369 Karma: 37869 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo eReader Touch, Kobo Aura HD	I won't be a good tester as I'm using a beta version of Kobo firmware.

09-04-2013, 01:38 PM	#488
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Ok the home screen will come up, but it won't connect to windows. Do I need to flash a new image? I am going to try factory reset now.

09-04-2013, 03:26 PM	#494
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Installing the "1 Step Hack" with the Koreader is only an addition to what you have as the standard Kobo software. The regular software continues to work just as it always has. But I am not now sure that it is working on the Glo or the Touch. Perhaps another Glo owner will give it a try, sometime. Luck; Ken

09-04-2013, 03:38 PM	#495
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Well I might try again, but not today. Reloading 2.6.1 and my font now. And books.

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