NickelMenu: An integrated launcher for Kobo eReaders - Page 43

TimJG · 10-26-2021, 03:57 PM

I didn't know any other way. I had used the one-line addition to developer settings in the file .kobo\Kobo\Kobo ereader.conf, but it quit working.
I had read that a previous update took the landscape option out, and I didn't know the firmware upgrade would add it back in.

So that's safe for an amateur to do? Thanks

geek1011 · 10-26-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TimJG

I'm curious though about the "patch" Semwize mentioned. It looks like part of a firmware upgrade? Knowing only enough computerspeak to get me in trouble, I've avoided firmware upgrades (unless it's been part of a regular, automatic update) because I've heard I could do more damage than good if a glitch occurs and I don't know how to handle it.

Kobo updates (KoboRoot.tgz) aren't necessairly "firmware upgrades" in the same sense as "BIOS upgrade". It mostly depends on what is in them. To answer your question, patching is safe.

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Originally Posted by Semwize

The switch will appear in the main menu (as for Forma etc)
Why do you need to use NickelMenu just for this ONE add - I don't understand.

NickelMenu does inversion, if that's desired, unlike the patch. Also, if someone doesn't already use the patches, NM can be more convenient.

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Originally Posted by TimJG

So that's safe for an amateur to do?

Everything mentioned here is safe.

tjbyatt76 · 10-28-2021, 06:46 AM

I am having trouble with getting the Dark Mode toggle to work with my new Kobo Libra 2. When I installed Nickelmenu and added Dark Mode to the config file (on the reader and in the main menu), I get the following message:

Dark Mode
unknown setting name 'toggle' (arg: 'toggle :dark_mode') (src/action_cc.cc:356)

I was able to get Dark Mode working in my old Libra H2O so I din't think the config i=or installation is the problem.

I was also unable to uninstall NickelMenu using the created 'uninstall' text document. Even if Nickelmenu is not doing harm, it's nice to know that I can uninstall it.

Any help with these two issues is appreciated.

I deleted the config file, but still ahve Nickelmenu installed without a config file.

RobertJSawyer · 10-28-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tjbyatt76

I am having trouble with getting the Dark Mode toggle to work with my new Kobo Libra 2.

You need to use this version of Nickel Menu; earlier ones don't work for Dark Mode:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...&postcount=555

MGlitch · 10-28-2021, 10:30 AM

If you’re using a Libra 2 you can toggle dark mode from the reading settings on the second page from within a book. You don’t need nickelmenu since your device natively supports the new dark mode.

But yes if you want to use nickelmenu to toggle it from outside of the book you’ll need the proper version of nickelmenu

tjbyatt76 · 10-28-2021, 01:05 PM

Thanks everyone. I installed that version and it now works (I'm not sure what version I had as I thought I had installed the latest release).

I'm still unable to uninstall Nickelmenu following these directions:

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To uninstall NickelMenu, just create a new file named uninstall in .adds/nm/, or trigger the failsafe mechanism by immediately powering off the Kobo after it starts booting.

I tried creating a text file simply called "uninstall with no content, but it just sits there and Nickelmenu does not uninstall.

I was also unable to trigger the failsafe.

Thanks again for your help.

Rand Brittain · 10-28-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tjbyatt76

I tried creating a text file simply called "uninstall with no content, but it just sits there and Nickelmenu does not uninstall.

Don't make it a text file; just make a file called "uninstall" with no file extension.

tjbyatt76 · 10-28-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rand Brittain

Don't make it a text file; just make a file called "uninstall" with no file extension.

Thanks for your reply. I tried this without success. Do I need to delete the config file first?

Is there anything else I can try to remove NickelMenu?

I know Nickelmenu is doing no harm sitting on my Kobo Libra 2, but I would prefer to remove it as I'm not going to be using it.

sherman · 10-28-2021, 05:04 PM

After adding the 'uninstall' file, you need to restart your Kobo.

tjbyatt76 · 10-28-2021, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sherman

After adding the 'uninstall' file, you need to restart your Kobo.

Brilliant. So simple, and it worked.

Thanks.

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phlame64 · 11-05-2021, 04:35 AM

Has anybody tried this with Nickel v. 4.30.18838?

LucyOne · 11-05-2021, 06:10 AM

I installed NM ages ago, so I'm not that familiar anymore about how the installation works. How do I update it without losing my configuration?

Deobulakenyo · 11-05-2021, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LucyOne

I installed NM ages ago, so I'm not that familiar anymore about how the installation works. How do I update it without losing my configuration?

Save a backup of your configfile.

JSWolf · 11-05-2021, 07:34 AM

Will there eventually be an options for toggling bluetooth and turning it on/off?

geek1011 · 11-05-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Will there eventually be an options for toggling bluetooth and turning it on/off?

Yes, and for the audiobook and notebook stuff, in the next release (as soon as I have enough time to work on it).

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10-26-2021, 03:57 PM	#631
TimJG Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Kobo ClaraHD	I didn't know any other way. I had used the one-line addition to developer settings in the file .kobo\Kobo\Kobo ereader.conf, but it quit working. I had read that a previous update took the landscape option out, and I didn't know the firmware upgrade would add it back in. So that's safe for an amateur to do? Thanks

10-28-2021, 06:46 AM	#633
tjbyatt76 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Kobo Libra 2	I am having trouble with getting the Dark Mode toggle to work with my new Kobo Libra 2. When I installed Nickelmenu and added Dark Mode to the config file (on the reader and in the main menu), I get the following message: Dark Mode unknown setting name 'toggle' (arg: 'toggle :dark_mode') (src/action_cc.cc:356) I was able to get Dark Mode working in my old Libra H2O so I din't think the config i=or installation is the problem. I was also unable to uninstall NickelMenu using the created 'uninstall' text document. Even if Nickelmenu is not doing harm, it's nice to know that I can uninstall it. Any help with these two issues is appreciated. I deleted the config file, but still ahve Nickelmenu installed without a config file.

10-28-2021, 10:30 AM	#635
MGlitch Wizard Posts: 2,301 Karma: 13431038 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Forma	If you’re using a Libra 2 you can toggle dark mode from the reading settings on the second page from within a book. You don’t need nickelmenu since your device natively supports the new dark mode. But yes if you want to use nickelmenu to toggle it from outside of the book you’ll need the proper version of nickelmenu

10-28-2021, 05:04 PM	#639
sherman Guru Posts: 745 Karma: 1669432 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Auckland - NZ Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	After adding the 'uninstall' file, you need to restart your Kobo.

11-05-2021, 04:35 AM	#641
phlame64 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Internet Device: Kobo Aura One	Has anybody tried this with Nickel v. 4.30.18838?

11-05-2021, 06:10 AM	#642
LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	I installed NM ages ago, so I'm not that familiar anymore about how the installation works. How do I update it without losing my configuration?

11-05-2021, 07:34 AM	#644
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 64,324 Karma: 104254653 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, iPad 4, iPhone SE 2020, PW3	Will there eventually be an options for toggling bluetooth and turning it on/off?