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Barruel · 12-23-2020, 04:31 PM

Hi.

I'm puzzled with the auto database backup feature in this plugin.

Today I got a new Clara and I had it set up by imaging the SD card in one of my other Claras and hex editing the serial number in the image to match the one printed on the side of my new device.

I use the auto database backup feature in KU plugin and I tried to configure the plugin to write database backups for each device in its own folder. When I finished setting the new Clara up I found that it is detected as the same device the SD card was cloned from. It is worth noting that the s/n displayed in the auto backup settings window doesn't change when the plugged in device has a different s/n than the one active when the autobackup was set.

Looking at Kobo Utilities.json, which seems to be the file where the plugin preferences are stored, it seems that the plugin identifies the device through an uuid string, so I changed the uuid of all 3 partitions on the SD card, but both devices are still detected as the same device.

So, how does the plugin identify each device? What should I change to get them detected as different devices.

Best regards.

12-23-2020, 04:31 PM	#2050
Barruel Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2020 Device: 3 x Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 3 Manga Edition	Hi. I'm puzzled with the auto database backup feature in this plugin. Today I got a new Clara and I had it set up by imaging the SD card in one of my other Claras and hex editing the serial number in the image to match the one printed on the side of my new device. I use the auto database backup feature in KU plugin and I tried to configure the plugin to write database backups for each device in its own folder. When I finished setting the new Clara up I found that it is detected as the same device the SD card was cloned from. It is worth noting that the s/n displayed in the auto backup settings window doesn't change when the plugged in device has a different s/n than the one active when the autobackup was set. Looking at Kobo Utilities.json, which seems to be the file where the plugin preferences are stored, it seems that the plugin identifies the device through an uuid string, so I changed the uuid of all 3 partitions on the SD card, but both devices are still detected as the same device. So, how does the plugin identify each device? What should I change to get them detected as different devices. Best regards.