Configuration of Android App

DanTDavies · 10-06-2016, 10:48 PM

Recently installed the Kobo app, based on the information they provide in the Play Store. However, I have found that you cannot do any of the configuration that they show in their info. I contacted their help line and they told that you need to have other apps to do the things they show in the Play Store!

Has anyone else used this app successfully, they way it is advertised? I am stunned by the lack of knowledge their help line displayed, so I hope someone here can advise. Specifically looking to change to white text on black background, and to stop the screen rotation.

344a · 10-06-2016, 11:09 PM

I have this app in my mobile. But I don't really use it to read books actually. I use MoonReader instead.
Just check the app, and I don't see any setting to set the font/background color and rotation neither. I think the development of the app is not finished yet.

HarryHutton · 10-07-2016, 01:21 AM

yo DanTDavies

I use it with white text on black background

Tap the centre of the screen, then the sun icon at the bottom

EDIT: And your screen orientation is in the settings icon beside it to the right

344a · 10-07-2016, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryHutton

yo DanTDavies

I use it with white text on black background

Tap the centre of the screen, then the sun icon at the bottom

EDIT: And your screen orientation is in the settings icon beside it to the right

How come I don't have the bottom bar?

DanTDavies · 10-07-2016, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryHutton

yo DanTDavies

I use it with white text on black background

Tap the centre of the screen, then the sun icon at the bottom

EDIT: And your screen orientation is in the settings icon beside it to the right

That would be lovely if it worked. That is the screenshot from the Play Store and that is my question - why don't I see that? I do not have the option of configuring background, font or rotation. Kobo Support claims that the Play Store images are wrong - so why are they on there?

If anyone knows how to make Kobo do the configuration as advertised, I would like to learn about it.

DNSB · 10-07-2016, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTDavies

That would be lovely if it worked. That is the screenshot from the Play Store and that is my question - why don't I see that? I do not have the option of configuring background, font or rotation. Kobo Support claims that the Play Store images are wrong - so why are they on there?

If anyone knows how to make Kobo do the configuration as advertised, I would like to learn about it.

Odd. On my Nexus 7 HD, I get several icons on the side when I either tap the blank circle at the bottom of the screen or tap the center of the page while reading. Sun icon gives me Classic/Night/Sepia themes, Kobo styling on/off, Brightness says I need to turn off automatic brightness to use. The Aa icon gives me font style, font size and page layout, the wrench gives me various "advanced settings" including setting page orientation.

The app version reports as 6.6.16008.

Your mileage has definitely varied.

DanTDavies · 10-08-2016, 03:19 PM

Mine reports as the same version, running on a Samsung S7. Mileage has definitely varied! I prefer Moonreader, but cannot get Analog magazine for it.

Other suggestions would be appreciated, as Kobo Help has been remarkably unhelpful and uniformed.

Dan

DNSB · 10-08-2016, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTDavies

Mine reports as the same version, running on a Samsung S7. Mileage has definitely varied! I prefer Moonreader, but cannot get Analog magazine for it.

Other suggestions would be appreciated, as Kobo Help has been remarkably unhelpful and uniformed.

I wonder if Samsung's TouchWiz interface is causing your issue? One of my co-workers had to disable TouchWiz to get his phablet to work with a couple of applications.

DanTDavies · 10-08-2016, 10:06 PM

I might try to disable the TouchWiz interface, if I cannot find any other solution, but it seems like an unusual step to have to get a reader to work properly. I just wish that I did not have to use this buggy app!

DNSB · 10-09-2016, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTDavies

I might try to disable the TouchWiz interface, if I cannot find any other solution, but it seems like an unusual step to have to get a reader to work properly. I just wish that I did not have to use this buggy app!

Not sure if I would call the app buggy when it seems to work for other people. Referring to Samsung's implementation of Android and their proprietary add-ons as being buggy might be equally appropriate. I did check with a co-worker who has a Sony Xperia Z5 (Marshmallow 6.0.1) and he sees the menus.

I've attached some screenshots from my Nexus 7 HD to show what the menus look like on it.

Though I'm not overly fond of how the app stores sideloaded epubs, my limited use has not run into any of what I would consider as showstopper bugs in this version

DanTDavies · 10-09-2016, 12:13 PM

It is interesting that the app works with some, but not all machines. Considering that Samsung is a major manufacturer, you would think they would make greater effort to have the app compatible.

I will have to see if there is some other way of getting my beloved Analog - it was so much easier when I could just download epubs!

Dan

PeterT · 10-09-2016, 12:19 PM

I've taken the liberty of passing this thread onto a Kobo developer.

DanTDavies · 10-09-2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

I've taken the liberty of passing this thread onto a Kobo developer.

Thanks! I have had no luck with getting response from them.

Dan

Cosimo · 10-09-2016, 01:29 PM

App works fine on LG.

Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

PeterT · 10-09-2016, 02:51 PM

Have you tried the suggestion of disabling TouchWiz?

10-06-2016, 10:48 PM	#1
DanTDavies Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1000010 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Android	Configuration of Android App Recently installed the Kobo app, based on the information they provide in the Play Store. However, I have found that you cannot do any of the configuration that they show in their info. I contacted their help line and they told that you need to have other apps to do the things they show in the Play Store! Has anyone else used this app successfully, they way it is advertised? I am stunned by the lack of knowledge their help line displayed, so I hope someone here can advise. Specifically looking to change to white text on black background, and to stop the screen rotation.

10-06-2016, 11:09 PM	#2
344a Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 505964 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hong Kong Device: Hong Kong is done.	I have this app in my mobile. But I don't really use it to read books actually. I use MoonReader instead. Just check the app, and I don't see any setting to set the font/background color and rotation neither. I think the development of the app is not finished yet. Last edited by 344a; 10-07-2016 at 01:28 AM.

10-07-2016, 01:21 AM	#3
HarryHutton Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 1580200 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Glasgow Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Voyage, Samsung Note 10.1, Nook Simple Touch, M92	yo DanTDavies I use it with white text on black background Tap the centre of the screen, then the sun icon at the bottom EDIT: And your screen orientation is in the settings icon beside it to the right Last edited by HarryHutton; 10-07-2016 at 01:23 AM.

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DanTDavies Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1000010 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Android	Mine reports as the same version, running on a Samsung S7. Mileage has definitely varied! I prefer Moonreader, but cannot get Analog magazine for it. Other suggestions would be appreciated, as Kobo Help has been remarkably unhelpful and uniformed. Dan

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DanTDavies Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1000010 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Android	I might try to disable the TouchWiz interface, if I cannot find any other solution, but it seems like an unusual step to have to get a reader to work properly. I just wish that I did not have to use this buggy app!

10-09-2016, 12:13 PM	#11
DanTDavies Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1000010 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Android	It is interesting that the app works with some, but not all machines. Considering that Samsung is a major manufacturer, you would think they would make greater effort to have the app compatible. I will have to see if there is some other way of getting my beloved Analog - it was so much easier when I could just download epubs! Dan

10-09-2016, 12:19 PM	#12
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,698 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I've taken the liberty of passing this thread onto a Kobo developer.

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Cosimo Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 3337854 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kobo Glo HD	App works fine on LG. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk

10-09-2016, 02:51 PM	#15
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,698 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Have you tried the suggestion of disabling TouchWiz?