Using Kobo in China

Pizza_Cant_Read · 02-21-2025, 07:22 AM

Long time Kindle user here. I’ve been telling myself for years that when my Oasis dies I’m switching to Kobo. I hear that they may not work, and that Kobo may block users located in China. I have no problem side loading but I would like to continue using Libby etc.

I really want to buy a Libra Coulor. Could anyone tell me more about the restrictions in place as well as possible work arounds?

Thanks so much!

iandol · 02-23-2025, 08:42 PM

I have a Kobo Nia and live in Shanghai. I sideload my books so don't use the Kobo store but I can say the OS update server is blocked so I suspect the store is too. The solution is a VPN / Proxy that is on a device your Kobo connects to. At least in China lots of very cheap and cool little WiFi routers like the Cudy AX3000 will provide VPN to a device like a Kobo.

02-21-2025, 07:22 AM	#1
Pizza_Cant_Read Sentient Sauce Posts: 461 Karma: 2519794 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: China Device: 9th Gen Oasis	Using Kobo in China Long time Kindle user here. I’ve been telling myself for years that when my Oasis dies I’m switching to Kobo. I hear that they may not work, and that Kobo may block users located in China. I have no problem side loading but I would like to continue using Libby etc. I really want to buy a Libra Coulor. Could anyone tell me more about the restrictions in place as well as possible work arounds? Thanks so much!

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02-23-2025, 08:42 PM	#2
iandol Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 216612 Join Date: Feb 2022 Device: Kobo Nia	I have a Kobo Nia and live in Shanghai. I sideload my books so don't use the Kobo store but I can say the OS update server is blocked so I suspect the store is too. The solution is a VPN / Proxy that is on a device your Kobo connects to. At least in China lots of very cheap and cool little WiFi routers like the Cudy AX3000 will provide VPN to a device like a Kobo.

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