kobopatch - An improved patching system - Page 22

Ntress · 12-13-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by IanScuffling

Well, if you selected any particular patch, check and see if it had the desired effect. E.g., if you selected "Swap reading header/footer: ", by setting it to "yes" [this is one of my favorites], see if they are swapped.

I succeeded to sideload a kepub with the USB cable..
the kobopatch is installed.
But regarding the setting to "yes" for example in the header/footer. how do you set it to yes?

Sirtel · 12-13-2019, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ntress

I succeeded to sideload a kepub with the USB cable..
the kobopatch is installed.
But regarding the setting to "yes" for example in the header/footer. how do you set it to yes?

You have to do it before installing the kobopatch. Open the .yaml file with Notepad and change "no" to "yes". And save, of course. Then run the kobopatch.bat.

Ntress · 12-13-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

You have to do it before installing the kobopatch. Open the .yaml file with Notepad and change "no" to "yes". And save, of course. Then run the kobopatch.bat.

Thank you!
I succeeded doing it.

How can I know what each function does?
the demo in this link shows only a few
https://pgaskin.net/kobopatch-patche...tch-13651.html

Sirtel · 12-13-2019, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ntress

Thank you!
I succeeded doing it.

How can I know what each function does?
the demo in this link shows only a few
https://pgaskin.net/kobopatch-patche...tch-13651.html

There are descriptions in the .yaml files for each patch.

JSWolf · 12-13-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

There are descriptions in the .yaml files for each patch.

And if you don't understand any of them, you can ask what they do.

geek1011 · 12-13-2019, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And if you don't understand any of them, you can ask what they do.

But, if you do have questions about specific patches, ask them in the current patch thread, not this one.

Blas · 12-13-2019, 05:35 PM

I used to use this thread to check what was the propose for some patches:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=260100

Just remember that most of the patches now are a bit different due to the latest updates from Kobo

DNSB · 12-13-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ntress

Also, doesn't kobo have an option for dropbox sync?

Only the Kobo Forma has the official Dropbox option at this point in time. And that syncs to a single folder within your Dropbox (good in some ways so you don't get every bit of crap synced, bad since you have to copy the books you want to use with Dropbox to that folder.

There are some threads in here about adding file syncing to several sites which should work with any Kobo but I haven't used them so I can't recommend.

geek1011 · 12-13-2019, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blas

I used to use this thread to check what was the propose for some patches:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=260100

Just remember that most of the patches now are a bit different due to the latest updates from Kobo

Also see the request thread and the links in the second post for info about all the patches since then.

jxall · 02-13-2020, 02:47 PM

The vendor of my device is Kobo: what could happen if I am using a patched firmware and the device automatically installs a new firmware when I hit 'Sync now'? (Is there a risk to brick the ereader?)
How can I un-patch the device in case I don't want the patches anymore?

geek1011 · 02-13-2020, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jxall

The vendor of my device is Kobo: what could happen if I am using a patched firmware and the device automatically installs a new firmware when I hit 'Sync now'? (Is there a risk to brick the ereader?)
How can I un-patch the device in case I don't want the patches anymore?

1. Nothing; you just lose the changes made by the patches until you reapply them.

2. Just reinstall/update the firmware, or disable all patches and install the KoboRoot.tgz.

jxall · 02-14-2020, 09:12 AM

Cool, many thanks!

I have just patched the device (it's very easy, as the instructions are very clear) and the modifications work as expected.

Regard_39 · 03-04-2020, 11:41 AM

I'm lost for the use of extra fonts. I don't know where to start.

I picked up geek1011's fonts from his repo https://github.com/geek1011/kobopatc...ee/master/font
I copied them into a fonts folder I created.

But I can't find them in my Kobo Glo. I just have the native fonts.
Do I need to modify the Kobo eReader.conf file?
And on the kobopatch side there are so many occurrences for the word "font" that I have no idea where to turn.
Can someone give me directions?
and forgive me if I'm not in the right section to post...

DNSB · 03-04-2020, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regard_39

I'm lost for the use of extra fonts. I don't know where to start.

I picked up geek1011's fonts from his repo https://github.com/geek1011/kobopatc...ee/master/font
I copied them into a fonts folder I created.

But I can't find them in my Kobo Glo. I just have the native fonts.
Do I need to modify the Kobo eReader.conf file?
And on the kobopatch side there are so many occurrences for the word "font" that I have no idea where to turn.
Can someone give me directions?
and forgive me if I'm not in the right section to post...

Did you place them in a directory called 'fonts' in the root of your Glo's exposed storage (case and location both required)? Did you power cycle your Kobo after copying the fonts? Adding fonts does not require patching.

BTW, the link you posted was truncated -- the 's' at the end of fonts was missing.

https://github.com/geek1011/kobopatc...e/master/fonts

I've attached an image to show what the directory should look like and where it should be located.

JSWolf · 03-04-2020, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regard_39

I'm lost for the use of extra fonts. I don't know where to start.

I picked up geek1011's fonts from his repo https://github.com/geek1011/kobopatc...ee/master/font
I copied them into a fonts folder I created.

But I can't find them in my Kobo Glo. I just have the native fonts.
Do I need to modify the Kobo eReader.conf file?
And on the kobopatch side there are so many occurrences for the word "font" that I have no idea where to turn.
Can someone give me directions?
and forgive me if I'm not in the right section to post...

The correct place to ask for help on the patches in in the thread for the version of the patch you are trying to use.

As for your URL, it gets a 404 error. The correct URL is https://github.com/geek1011/kobopatc...e/master/fonts

02-13-2020, 02:47 PM	#325
jxall Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 32534 Join Date: Jan 2020 Device: Kobo Clara HD (patched, 100% kepubs); Calibre 5 (Win10)	The vendor of my device is Kobo: what could happen if I am using a patched firmware and the device automatically installs a new firmware when I hit 'Sync now'? (Is there a risk to brick the ereader?) How can I un-patch the device in case I don't want the patches anymore?

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