Thread: Sideload mode on kobo touch
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Old 10-23-2024, 04:29 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by JSWolf View Post
You need to be registered and the Kobo needs to be authorized so it can handle library eBooks with DRM.
Again, not quite accurate.

If you are willing to use ADE or calibre with the ACSM plugin, you can use them to download the library books and sideload them to your Kobo. If you connect your Touch to ADE, it can authorize the Kobo for the Adobe account ADE is configured for.

However, if you copied the upgrade directory, KoboRoot.tgz and manifest.md5sum to your Touch's .kobo directory, the updated firmware should be installed on the next restart regardless of registration.

There have been changes in the Kobo Desktop application and I'm not certain how well it would handle a Touch with older firmware but also might be worth a try. KDA is what the visit to kobosetup.com will allow you to download.
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