05-07-2024, 11:54 AM | #1 |
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Can I convert a Tolino into a kobo?
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A strange idea crossed my mind. Is it technically possible to change Tolino's original firmware into a kobo? I have an old T.Vision 2 that nobody in the house use anymore..all considered, if Tolino could become compatible with kobo epub format, reading on it would be a better experience. Don't you think? |
05-07-2024, 12:05 PM | #2 |
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All devices that receive the latest update, and we don't know which ones these will be, will essentially use the Kobo software. I've even found an option in the dev-menu to completely switch to Kobo mode.
However, I guess that only the devices that were already made by Kobo will receive the latest update and the Vision 2 was made by T-Systems, IIRC. |
05-07-2024, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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08-23-2024, 03:05 AM | #4 |
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08-23-2024, 09:44 AM | #5 | |
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08-29-2024, 05:35 AM | #6 |
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Thank you Gymnar for the link. I feel like I'm missing the basics though:
Edit: Let's see if this is working now. I'll report back Last edited by unpaws; 08-29-2024 at 05:38 AM. |
08-29-2024, 09:15 AM | #7 |
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Okay, so this is the process I followed on my tolino Vision Colour, based on the instructions in https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...postcount=176:
Changing to Kobo mode resets the device and removes all data. Also, this did not enable me to install NickelMenu or the likes, unfortunately. Last edited by unpaws; 08-29-2024 at 09:18 AM. |
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Just out of curiosity, why didn't you buy a "proper" Kobo in the first place? |
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09-04-2024, 12:47 PM | #9 |
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Odd. I'm running NickelMenu on a Kobo Libra Colour 4.40.23081 without issue. Can you explain what the issues you found with running NickelMenu on a Kobo ereader running 4.xx firmware?
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09-05-2024, 07:56 AM | #10 |
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Apparently, my information is outdated. I was under the impression that, since switching to the new diff-based .tar updates nickelmenu could no longer be installed. I'm sorry for the misinformation :-/
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09-05-2024, 03:08 PM | #11 |
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Your information is correct for the 5. firmware but Kobo is still shipping the 4. firmware on their Kobo branded devices. Once they merge the Kobo and tolino firmware, I suspect a lot of rewriting is going to be needed.
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09-13-2024, 10:59 PM | #12 | |
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it worked like a charm and i am also able to sideload my old kindle books here. |
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09-21-2024, 04:34 PM | #13 |
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jepp i switched my tolino vision color to kobo libra color settings too
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09-26-2024, 10:05 AM | #14 |
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Hello, good folk!
Might I ask, if a Tolino completely becomes a Kobo by switching the mode in the dev options? From what I understood, the underlying firmware should become the same over time, at least it looks like that at the moment. But there are also the big warnings in the OP of firmware threads that tell you not to attempt to install the firmware on its twin. That I get, because verification or update processes might still differ. But is there more that could differentiate the two? If I switch the Tolino to Kobo, does that last through updates? (I know there's downgrading if dev mode is missing on the newer versions.) My Shine 4 died out of the blue the other day, so I'm looking for a replacement. Right now, I'm contemplating buying a Clara BW instead of a Shine 5 to be sure. But then again, the Clara is notably more expensive and I'd hate to waste money. ;D Should I really? It's mostly branding or artificial limitations like installation of additional software I'm worried about. I rather experience the fewest of both. (I'm confident and fine with flashing or tinkering with the firmware or recovery options.) Well, is there any justification I'm missing to buy the more expensive Clara, if I plan to sideload most of my books (and possibly using something like KOReader in the future) anyway? Thanks in advance! |
09-28-2024, 05:44 AM | #15 | |
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It only works on Firmware 5.0.175773. Any newer Firmware doesnt show the development Menü. The Firmware was in the Kobo settings even after the newest Kobo Update. Login in in the Kobo account works without problem. What i found is to make a second Factory Reset after Switching because then the reader shows all full features under Kobo. Adding Software? You mean like Nickelmenu or Koreader? Thats the work of the Programmer to support newer Firmwares. Sideload over calibre works without problems |
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