Thread: Glo HD Kobo backup image on Mac
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Old 07-16-2021, 05:18 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by geek1011 View Post
Yep. Just use Disk Utility to find the device (something like disk#), and then open a Terminal and run "sudo dd if=/dev/disk# of=backup.img". You'll need to remove the SD card from the Kobo first and put it in a card reader.
It's actually not necessary to remove the SD card. Saves time. But you're right about the command. I just posted a tutorial here for those not familiar with using Terminal: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...07#post4139307
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