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Old 11-30-2014, 03:12 PM   #649
tshering
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Device: kobo touch
KSM 06 Password Protection

Since there seems to be at least some interest in password protection, I would like to re-introduce this option in KSM 06.

In order to verify that it works correctly on H2O and AURA HD, I prepared a test. (I am of course interested in other devices too, but H2O and AURA HD seem to be the most problematic models.) Edit: Of course, I run the test on my Touch before I posted it here.

How to test:
  • extract ksmhome.sh from the uploaded archive and copy it to .kobo\kbmenu\onstart\ of the device
  • safely eject and disconnect the device
  • select "tools > activate > bouncer > settings.msh > new PW" and enter your chosen password twice (for more details, cf. this post)
  • reboot the device; you will be asked to enter your password to continue

If you cannot pass the password check for some reason,
  • connect the device via USB cable to a pc
  • delete the file bouncerpw.txt of .kobo\kbmenu\kbbouncer\, and force the device to reboot

If the password check does work remove or comment out in the new ksmhome.sh the following line (with a unix-style editor)
Code:
sh $ksmroot/scripts_intern/usb/usb_enable.sh
or wait until I post a new ksmhome.sh after positive feedback (a mistake in this file can have severe consequences).


In order to disable the password check, select "tools > activate > bouncer > settings.msh > delete PW"

If you try this test, please share your experience!
Attached Files
File Type: zip ksmhome_pwcheck_test.zip (3.2 KB, 194 views)

Last edited by tshering; 11-30-2014 at 03:37 PM.
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