Do you patch your Kobo? How many patches do you use?

Sirtel · 10-06-2019, 01:07 AM

Just out of curiosity, how many of the Kobo owners here patch their devices and how many patches do they generally use? If you don't patch, would you care to elaborate why not? And of course you're also welcome to discuss why you do.

Gibbo · 10-06-2019, 03:41 AM

Only have the mini clock mod installed.

jsessions · 10-06-2019, 04:25 AM

Pretty happy with standard Kobo setup but use kobopatch to unhide games on a Clara HD and like Gibbo use the miniclock mod. Also tried alternate readers like KOReader but Kobo's normal reader is fine for the majority of my ebooks which are epubs so uninstalled.

Is there a patch to reinstall full menu options while reading as new firmware just offers 'back to <last section visited>' making everything else a two-click manoeuvre?

Uncle Robin · 10-06-2019, 04:48 AM

I use the advanced fonts control patch, the custom margins kepub patch and the reduced footer size patch. I think that's all

Ashjuk · 10-06-2019, 05:02 AM

My Kobo is exactly as it came out of the box three years ago. It's not even connected to WiFi so the firmware is what came with the device when I bought it.

It -
Stores books.
Opens books.
Turns pages.
Changes font size.
Alters brightness of screen.
Closes books.

What more do you want from an eReader?

If I want to browse the Internet or look at photos I use a laptop or tablet that are far more suited to that task than an eReader.

DomesticExtremis · 10-06-2019, 05:16 AM

None, because I don't know what the patches are for or can find an easy explanation of how to do it.
Maybe a pinned thread with the above info might increase uptake...

LucyOne · 10-06-2019, 05:36 AM

I like the opportunity of cumstomizing my readers and Kobo offers the widest range of customization possible with the help of mods and patches. I have about 25-30 patches activated and don't update to a new firmware unless the patches are out.
It's not just about reading, but also reading with as pleasing a view as possible. For that I need my own fonts, line spacing, margins, a clock etc.

theducks · 10-06-2019, 05:36 AM

I answered none
1) mostly because I don't want to risk bricking it
2) It is pretty good the way it is with factory FW (I did the latest update via side load)

Cesco · 10-06-2019, 05:54 AM

All my Kobo E readers are patched, with "remove footer (rov3) on home page, and mini clock".
With the old fw, I also installed screensavers - night mode and rename footer (with my name and my phone number)
Ciao

Thargor · 10-06-2019, 07:35 AM

I'd like to give mini clock a go on my Forma, is there any simple tutorial for getting it done? I looked at the miniclock thread but its a bit too technical, where do you actually start?

JIPG-reader · 10-06-2019, 08:02 AM

I like(d) the Kobo reader configuration (last FW version has changed some things that I do not like, many aesthetically and others from less simplicity of use), but I am very happy introducing some changes that improve my reading experience.

These are my used patches in FW 4.15:

Always show confirmation dialog before upgrading
Increase TOC level indentation and fix extra indentation bug
My 24 line spacing values
Custom left & right margins
Freedom to advanced fonts control
ePub fixed top/bottom margins
Un-Force user text-align in div,p tags in KePubs
Allow searches on Extra dictionaries
Clock display duration
ePub uniform font scale
Show all games
Remove extra space on selection menu
Fix reading stats/author name cut off when series is showing

The ones that I consider more important (I cannot live without them

) are:

Always show confirmation dialog before upgrading (I can live by now with FW 4.15 and syncing my books from Kobo ).
My 24 line spacing values (better control of spacing).
Custom left & right margins (better control of margins, removing useless ones).
Allow searches on Extra dictionaries (this is the best, as I have three complementary spanish dictionaries installed and I always find the word )

John F · 10-06-2019, 08:11 AM

I picked 1-5 (it may get more). I would rather not patch, but since I spend a lot of time reading, I justify it as minimal effort to get a huge benefit: text just the way I like it (font size, line spacing, weight, ...)

anacreon · 10-06-2019, 10:27 AM

I am VERY UNHAPPY if I have to read without the patches, whether reading PDFs or kepubs (I don't like epubs).

I went and counted how many patches I have: all three libadobe options, 14 libnickel and 6 nickel ones.

The most important for me are those within the books: margins, font size, line spacing, advanced font control, space available for dictionary pop-ups and book details.

Next are getting rid of that pesky 3rd row (paired with bonus increased cover size), and showing confirmation dialog before upgrading.

I'm not sure whether I'll swap the chapter/title in the header/footer even though I asked for it at the beginning of the remodeled UI: I've been getting used to it since I bought the Libra (17 September), and it sorts of makes sense to have it correspond to the line just under it, which is the whole book at present

petercreasey · 10-06-2019, 10:30 AM

I learned long ago (especially during my IBM systems days) that lean and clean is the safest, happiest approach.

No patches!

anacreon · 10-06-2019, 10:34 AM

double

View Poll Results: How many patches do you use with your Kobo?
None. I just want to read.	39	32.23%
1-5. My Kobo devices are good enough even without patches.	28	23.14%
5-10. No need to overwhelm my poor Kobo.	13	10.74%
10-15. Patching really enhances the Kobo experience.	18	14.88%
15-20. The default options just won't do.	7	5.79%
More than 20. I could never use my Kobo without patching.	14	11.57%
All of them. Because I can.	2	1.65%
Voters: 121. You may not vote on this poll

10-06-2019, 01:07 AM	#1
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,554 Karma: 230505502 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	Do you patch your Kobo? How many patches do you use? Just out of curiosity, how many of the Kobo owners here patch their devices and how many patches do they generally use? If you don't patch, would you care to elaborate why not? And of course you're also welcome to discuss why you do.

10-06-2019, 08:02 AM	#11
JIPG-reader Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 32126 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Madrid (Spain) Device: Kobo Aura H2O Ed2, Onyx Boox C67ML	I like(d) the Kobo reader configuration (last FW version has changed some things that I do not like, many aesthetically and others from less simplicity of use), but I am very happy introducing some changes that improve my reading experience. These are my used patches in FW 4.15: Always show confirmation dialog before upgrading Increase TOC level indentation and fix extra indentation bug My 24 line spacing values Custom left & right margins Freedom to advanced fonts control ePub fixed top/bottom margins Un-Force user text-align in div,p tags in KePubs Allow searches on Extra dictionaries Clock display duration ePub uniform font scale Show all games Remove extra space on selection menu Fix reading stats/author name cut off when series is showing The ones that I consider more important (I cannot live without them ) are: Always show confirmation dialog before upgrading (I can live by now with FW 4.15 and syncing my books from Kobo ). My 24 line spacing values (better control of spacing). Custom left & right margins (better control of margins, removing useless ones). Allow searches on Extra dictionaries (this is the best, as I have three complementary spanish dictionaries installed and I always find the word )

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10-06-2019, 03:41 AM	#2
Gibbo Guru Posts: 776 Karma: 2475053 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Galaxy Tab A (2019) - iPhone 11 - KA1 - Onyx Boox Nova Pro	Only have the mini clock mod installed.

10-06-2019, 04:25 AM	#3
jsessions Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 2112464 Join Date: Aug 2017 Device: Kobo Glo & Clara HD	Pretty happy with standard Kobo setup but use kobopatch to unhide games on a Clara HD and like Gibbo use the miniclock mod. Also tried alternate readers like KOReader but Kobo's normal reader is fine for the majority of my ebooks which are epubs so uninstalled. Is there a patch to reinstall full menu options while reading as new firmware just offers 'back to <last section visited>' making everything else a two-click manoeuvre?

10-06-2019, 04:48 AM	#4
Uncle Robin Diligent dilettante Posts: 3,462 Karma: 49052844 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: in my mind Device: Kobo Sage; Kobo Libra H2O	I use the advanced fonts control patch, the custom margins kepub patch and the reduced footer size patch. I think that's all

10-06-2019, 05:02 AM	#5
Ashjuk Fanatic Posts: 500 Karma: 3498633 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, Sony PRS 600/650	My Kobo is exactly as it came out of the box three years ago. It's not even connected to WiFi so the firmware is what came with the device when I bought it. It - Stores books. Opens books. Turns pages. Changes font size. Alters brightness of screen. Closes books. What more do you want from an eReader? If I want to browse the Internet or look at photos I use a laptop or tablet that are far more suited to that task than an eReader.

10-06-2019, 05:16 AM	#6
DomesticExtremis Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 359054 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: default	None, because I don't know what the patches are for or can find an easy explanation of how to do it. Maybe a pinned thread with the above info might increase uptake...

10-06-2019, 05:36 AM	#7
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 like the opportunity of cumstomizing my readers and Kobo offers the widest range of customization possible with the help of mods and patches. I have about 25-30 patches activated and don't update to a new firmware unless the patches are out. It's not just about reading, but also reading with as pleasing a view as possible. For that I need my own fonts, line spacing, margins, a clock etc.

10-06-2019, 05:36 AM	#8
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,454 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I answered none 1) mostly because I don't want to risk bricking it 2) It is pretty good the way it is with factory FW (I did the latest update via side load)

10-06-2019, 05:54 AM	#9
Cesco Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 8236 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Italy Device: Kobo Aura 2-Aura H2O-K1-LibraH2O	All my Kobo E readers are patched, with "remove footer (rov3) on home page, and mini clock". With the old fw, I also installed screensavers - night mode and rename footer (with my name and my phone number) Ciao

10-06-2019, 07:35 AM	#10
Thargor Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 6322 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Sony PRS 505	I'd like to give mini clock a go on my Forma, is there any simple tutorial for getting it done? I looked at the miniclock thread but its a bit too technical, where do you actually start?

10-06-2019, 08:11 AM	#12
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,552 Karma: 67891011 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I picked 1-5 (it may get more). I would rather not patch, but since I spend a lot of time reading, I justify it as minimal effort to get a huge benefit: text just the way I like it (font size, line spacing, weight, ...)

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10-06-2019, 10:27 AM	#13
anacreon Guru Posts: 965 Karma: 3475832 Join Date: May 2012 Location: France Device: Elipsa, Sage	I am VERY UNHAPPY if I have to read without the patches, whether reading PDFs or kepubs (I don't like epubs). I went and counted how many patches I have: all three libadobe options, 14 libnickel and 6 nickel ones. The most important for me are those within the books: margins, font size, line spacing, advanced font control, space available for dictionary pop-ups and book details. Next are getting rid of that pesky 3rd row (paired with bonus increased cover size), and showing confirmation dialog before upgrading. I'm not sure whether I'll swap the chapter/title in the header/footer even though I asked for it at the beginning of the remodeled UI: I've been getting used to it since I bought the Libra (17 September), and it sorts of makes sense to have it correspond to the line just under it, which is the whole book at present

10-06-2019, 10:30 AM	#14
petercreasey Wizard Posts: 1,149 Karma: 1119516 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma	I learned long ago (especially during my IBM systems days) that lean and clean is the safest, happiest approach. No patches!

10-06-2019, 10:34 AM	#15
anacreon Guru Posts: 965 Karma: 3475832 Join Date: May 2012 Location: France Device: Elipsa, Sage	double