successful android on Kobo: pro & cons

[fxp33]

Hi,

Developers have succeeded in porting android on to our dear Kobo readers.

I just wanted to share my views on the result:

Pro:
- less than 2 hours install
- 8 euro for the sdcard

- direct file browsing inside sdcard
- multiple readers app (coolreader, fbreader ...)
- acrobat reader with text reflow for pdf viewing
- possibility to install many fonts without the 3rd page freezing
- epub3 can be opened in browser for javascript enhancement
- shortcuts available everywhere on desktop
- access to google play for games / tools (especially offline dictionaries)
- there is a kobo app on android


Cons:
- requires some computer knowledge for fine tuning
- no usable rotation (landscape still buggy)
- many apps look ugly on eink
- lots of apps on google play display ads and ask for internet access as permission
- I don't use the kobo store app, so I don't know how it works
- it is only android version 2.3.1

Hope this helps people wondering if this option is the right one for them.

Regards

François

[delphi19]

Originally Posted by fxp33

I just wanted to share my views on the result:

Hi François,

Are you able to install OverDrive Media Console ?

Wanted to see if it's possible to use Overdrive MC (as an Android app) on a Glo to directly (ie without a PC) download books from a public library account (as now possible with Sony e-readers and Android tablets).

Thanks in advance,
delphi

[fxp33]

Hi,

I didn't try it, but the site says that it works from android 2.2, so it should work on koboloid with the android 2.3.1.

Regards

François

[fxp33]

Hi,

I see that Embryo answered you at : https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=262

Regards

François