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geek1011 · 12-24-2025, 01:02 AM

List of sideloaded mode changes as of 23552

Sync only does update check and user guide sync.
Initial setup only does connectivity check, not the kobo store checks and URL updates (though note that some newer devices are no longer able to enable USB before logging in).
Authenticating to a wifi network does not trigger a URL update.
Upgrading firmware does not trigger a sync on the next boot.
Account-related settings are hidden.
Book web search and browser homepage is always Google, not Baidu.
Analytics are disabled.
Account-related items in the More menu are hidden.
Account-related search options are hidden.
Home screen is not used.
Most bottom nav items are hidden.
Empty views in the library (books, series, etc) have text about adding via USB.
Exporting ink notes provides format options.
No sync reminder.
Modified tour dialogs.
No dictionary updates.
No cloud storage.

12-24-2025, 01:02 AM	#11
geek1011 Wizard Posts: 2,820 Karma: 7424433 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Aura Edition 2 v1, Clara HD, Clara BW, Libra Colour	List of sideloaded mode changes as of 23552 Sync only does update check and user guide sync. Initial setup only does connectivity check, not the kobo store checks and URL updates (though note that some newer devices are no longer able to enable USB before logging in). Authenticating to a wifi network does not trigger a URL update. Upgrading firmware does not trigger a sync on the next boot. Account-related settings are hidden. Book web search and browser homepage is always Google, not Baidu. Analytics are disabled. Account-related items in the More menu are hidden. Account-related search options are hidden. Home screen is not used. Most bottom nav items are hidden. Empty views in the library (books, series, etc) have text about adding via USB. Exporting ink notes provides format options. No sync reminder. Modified tour dialogs. No dictionary updates. No cloud storage.