[tshering]

This thread is outdated, please go to the KSM 09 thread.
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The Kobo Start Menu (KSM) is launched at start up and lets you

• choose between available readers and other applications
• manage FW packages (install, install and preserve the Kobo Start Menu, delete)
• connect via USB
• execute scripts from the internal and external sd
• handle custom.css for the kepub renderer (only effective on older firmwares)
• ...

Since larger parts of the package consist of sh files, you can modify and enlarge the functions easily.


Find some more information on the usage (most descriptions are in need of an update, but might still be useful for starters):

• the main menu (home)
• returning from nickel to the menu, yoq's night mode, simulating usb connect/disconnect
• activation of password protection
• controlling the front light
• using the terminal

Spoiler:

Links to older versions:

• KSM 03
• KSM 04
• KSM 06

Installation (KSM 02, consists of 2 steps )

Spoiler:

(Uninstall any version of Kobomenu and remove the whole folder kbmenu completely from the device.

Step 1

1. connect the Kobo to the PC
2. copy the folder kbmenupngs to the root of the device (e.g. K:\)
3. eject safely and disconnect
4. check that the 3 images (exit_nickel.png, simulate_usb_connection.png, toggle_nightmode.png ) are listed in the library. Only then proceed to step two.

Step 2

1. connect the Kobo to the PC
2. copy KoboRoot.tgz to .kobo of the device
3. eject safely and disconnect
4. wait until the update is finished

USE THIS PACKAGE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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There is a helpful guide to Adding alternative readers using Kobo Start Menu by Ken Maltby.
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