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sk2003 · 01-28-2017, 06:01 PM

Hi guys. New Kobo H2O owner here, all thanks to this forum! Anyway, before buying my Kobo, I was reading a lot of threads about Kobos bricking themselves spontaneously (after powering up) or because of software issues. Apparently the only way to fix this is by flashing or loading an "SD image" or onto the Kobo.

What does it mean to use an SD image? Can I make my own SD image? Why do people with SD images ask people to PM them for it? Can we create our own SD images from our working Kobos? Like Nandroid backups for Android devices via custom recoveries?

If so, how can I do it for mine?

Thanks!

I know people with a working knowledge of Linux and have access to Debian/Ubuntu, so if I have to use the terminal to copy the image off the internal SD card via a terminal, I can probably do that. But will doing so cause any harm to my Kobo?

Apparently the Kobo WebPortal tweak lets you download /dev/mmcblk0 without having to open up the device to copy the internal SD card, but is this guaranteed to give you the right files?
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=262353

01-28-2017, 06:01 PM	#1
sk2003 Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 2072578 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kobo Aura H2O	How do I make a Kobo H2O SD Image? Hi guys. New Kobo H2O owner here, all thanks to this forum! Anyway, before buying my Kobo, I was reading a lot of threads about Kobos bricking themselves spontaneously (after powering up) or because of software issues. Apparently the only way to fix this is by flashing or loading an "SD image" or onto the Kobo. What does it mean to use an SD image? Can I make my own SD image? Why do people with SD images ask people to PM them for it? Can we create our own SD images from our working Kobos? Like Nandroid backups for Android devices via custom recoveries? If so, how can I do it for mine? Thanks! I know people with a working knowledge of Linux and have access to Debian/Ubuntu, so if I have to use the terminal to copy the image off the internal SD card via a terminal, I can probably do that. But will doing so cause any harm to my Kobo? Apparently the Kobo WebPortal tweak lets you download /dev/mmcblk0 without having to open up the device to copy the internal SD card, but is this guaranteed to give you the right files? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=262353 Last edited by sk2003; 01-28-2017 at 06:29 PM.