Sound During Startup? - Page 2

Jesslynne · 11-25-2011, 10:06 AM

Very loud. Every time I turn it on in class entire class turns around to look at me... I'd rather avoid that.

dmacmart · 11-25-2011, 10:15 AM

If you don't want to keep headphones around, could you try taking an old pair of earbuds that don't work any more (doesn't everyone keep their old electronics that don't work), cut off the wires, and use the plug to mute the sound? Depending on your carrying case, you may be able to just keep it plugged in.

KoboJW · 11-25-2011, 10:56 AM

OK, volume level noted. I'll see what can be done...

spikexp · 11-25-2011, 10:58 AM

Or simply an option to deactivate it.

markT4 · 11-26-2011, 02:18 AM

If making an option will take a bit of time I would say just temporary remove the start up sound until an option is available. I'm sure you would be hard press to find a customer who would be opposed to removing it.

GJSmith · 11-26-2011, 10:22 PM

JW I seem to be locked out of that folder I only have read.
How does one go about being able to swap files in the system/media folder?
I am using Astro

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Originally Posted by KoboJW

Aww, but we worked so long and hard on that sound...

mr_nobody · 11-26-2011, 10:57 PM

You need to have root and mount /system as read/write. Then you can rename or delete the mp3 file for the startup sound.

Jesslynne · 11-27-2011, 12:15 AM

There's a tutorial how to do just that in the sticky (not the hacking one) page 2. Just instead of changing directory to /system/app go to /system/media

I just deleted it myself. Hate when things make noise at start up.

cindiaugustine · 11-27-2011, 12:44 AM

I support the option to turn on/off the sound.

Thanks dmacmart for the earbud idea! I'm now using an old headset adapter I found lying around. Didn't even have to snip any wires. :-) Now my partner doesn't catch on when I can't sleep and decide to read the wee hours away.

jcmc71 · 01-29-2012, 05:38 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but I dont know how to root my Kobo Vox and find the startup sound file so that i can remove it. The earbud solution is lowtech enough for me to get, but I'd prefer the more sophisticated remedy.
Thanks to all for the discussion on this annoying Vox trait.

mr_nobody · 01-29-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmc71

Pardon my ignorance, but I dont know how to root my Kobo Vox and find the startup sound file so that i can remove it. The earbud solution is lowtech enough for me to get, but I'd prefer the more sophisticated remedy.
Thanks to all for the discussion on this annoying Vox trait.

1. Root vox: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156185

2. Then refer to post #12 in the thread we are in.

muskiestallker · 03-26-2012, 10:26 PM

I can't seem to move or delete the file. I had to re-root my vox after the March 2nd update. Anyone know how to move or delete this file?

mr_nobody · 03-27-2012, 07:56 AM

If your vox is rooted, you need to mount the filesystem as rw. Easiest way is to use es file explorer. Then you can delete the file.

01-29-2012, 05:38 PM	#25
jcmc71 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: quebec Device: kobo vox	startup sound delete Pardon my ignorance, but I dont know how to root my Kobo Vox and find the startup sound file so that i can remove it. The earbud solution is lowtech enough for me to get, but I'd prefer the more sophisticated remedy. Thanks to all for the discussion on this annoying Vox trait.

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11-25-2011, 10:06 AM	#16
Jesslynne Zealot Posts: 141 Karma: 126 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manitoba, Canada Device: Kobo Vox, Kobo Mini	Very loud. Every time I turn it on in class entire class turns around to look at me... I'd rather avoid that.

11-25-2011, 10:15 AM	#17
dmacmart Fanatic Posts: 534 Karma: 696908 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Glo, Arc, H2O, iPhone, iPad 2, (husband)Touch	If you don't want to keep headphones around, could you try taking an old pair of earbuds that don't work any more (doesn't everyone keep their old electronics that don't work), cut off the wires, and use the plug to mute the sound? Depending on your carrying case, you may be able to just keep it plugged in.

11-25-2011, 10:56 AM	#18
KoboJW UX Lead, Kobo Vox Posts: 113 Karma: 199002 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Boxes of Voxes	OK, volume level noted. I'll see what can be done...

11-25-2011, 10:58 AM	#19
spikexp Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 4132 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kobo Vox	Or simply an option to deactivate it.

11-26-2011, 02:18 AM	#20
markT4 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 101745 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: none	If making an option will take a bit of time I would say just temporary remove the start up sound until an option is available. I'm sure you would be hard press to find a customer who would be opposed to removing it.

11-26-2011, 10:57 PM	#22
mr_nobody Evangelist Posts: 440 Karma: 26671 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo mini, nexus 7 (2012), kobo vox	You need to have root and mount /system as read/write. Then you can rename or delete the mp3 file for the startup sound.

11-27-2011, 12:15 AM	#23
Jesslynne Zealot Posts: 141 Karma: 126 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manitoba, Canada Device: Kobo Vox, Kobo Mini	There's a tutorial how to do just that in the sticky (not the hacking one) page 2. Just instead of changing directory to /system/app go to /system/media I just deleted it myself. Hate when things make noise at start up.

11-27-2011, 12:44 AM	#24
cindiaugustine Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 3482 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Device: Kobo Vox and original Kobo	I support the option to turn on/off the sound. Thanks dmacmart for the earbud idea! I'm now using an old headset adapter I found lying around. Didn't even have to snip any wires. :-) Now my partner doesn't catch on when I can't sleep and decide to read the wee hours away.

03-26-2012, 10:26 PM	#27
muskiestallker Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kobo Vox	I can't seem to move or delete the file. I had to re-root my vox after the March 2nd update. Anyone know how to move or delete this file?

03-27-2012, 07:56 AM	#28
mr_nobody Evangelist Posts: 440 Karma: 26671 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kobo mini, nexus 7 (2012), kobo vox	If your vox is rooted, you need to mount the filesystem as rw. Easiest way is to use es file explorer. Then you can delete the file.