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Originally Posted by z000ao8q
what you want to do?
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1. Read DRM-free "ebooks".
I believe ePub is the preferred source format, and it's best to convert to KePub for use with the Glo? The reason being, that the Glo's KePub reader better than it's ePub reader? And nothing of the original file is lost or changed?
I will only have a few ebooks, so converting them to KePub shouldn't be an issue, assuming that the software doesn't pose unforeseen problems.
If I am to convert any ePubs I will read into KePubs, then the current issues with the Glo's ePub reader won't matter for now.
2. Keep my Glo's firmware tidy and responsive. Maximize performance and stability. Maybe add a few homebrew- so long as they are known not to be detrimental to the Glo in any way. Get the best user interface for reading (KePub, since it seems like I'll be converting everything to that because the KePub reader is better).
I don't want to increase the likelihood of bugs by performing any hacks. If the hack is known to be completely stable and not to decrease responsiveness, that's fine. I see the nighttime mode hack has some issues, so I wouldn't want that. A web browser, weather report, and email client would be nice. So would being able to remove unwanted items from the user interface, such as advertisements or links to the Kobo marketplace and usage tracking functions that I don't particularly want and which create resource overhead. I'd also like to know more about downloading ebooks from alternative sources such as google drive and FTPs, since that seems to be possible(?).
I'm thinking about connecting with Kobo Desktop, creating an account and registering for the purpose of warranty if needed, deleting the downloaded firmware files to prevent a firmware update, then installing 2.5.1 so I can use the homebrew. I assume the homebrew will be fixed, and I'm fine with waiting.
Is 2.6.1 actually more stable, responsive and/or functional? Has the KePub reader been improved, and would I want to convert ePubs to KePub and only use the KePub reader anyway?
Since I'm not really that interested in homebrew for now and my priority is just avoiding doing anything detrimental to the Glo's stability or performance, or making a mess of the filesystem, I might let Kobo Desktop update the firmware. If the KePub reader is better and the firmware performs better and is more stable, that's even better.
Also, I am apprehensive about sideloading firmware, only because of the post on these forums saying that a Kobo representative made a veiled threat that sideloading future versions of firmware might not work. I also don't know if updating firmware leaves old files behind, filling up and fragmenting the drive or even creating bugs.
3. Avoid losing any functionality or adding any intrusive features or limits.
I want to avoid undesirable points such as any kind of advertising, intrusive features or limits. I saw someone saying they believe the newer firmware made the ePub reader more finicky with DRM-free files. Has that been found to be true? What advertisements are added in 2.6.1? Are there are any intrusive points in 2.6.1 over 2.5.1, such as requests to log in, reminders, extra advertisements/recommendations, etc? Is there anything undesirable that I could avoid by not creating an account or registering, and is that possible? Is it always tracking what files I'm putting on the device and uploading that information to the Kobo server?
4. Have warranty support
I want to be supported by the warranty incase I need it. I live in Ontario, Canada. Do I have to create an account and register to get the one year warranty or is it automatic?