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. |
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05-07-2024, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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Not adding information as I cannot remove the message....
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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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