He’s posted files for the Aura HD, Glo, and Touch, as well as instructions on how to set up and install the Android firmware image.Ĭheck out MobileRead for tech support and more details. That latter ereader doesn’t have an internal microSD card slot, so the earlier hack didn’t work on it either.ĭirections on how to setup the dual-boot card can be found over on Angor’s blog, along with the download files.
So, if you’re planning on reading in Persian or any other non-Latin script language, check to see if the ereaders.
Kindle does read Arabic script I know but don’t know how much that translates over. Also some things to consider, Kobos don’t have the best language support. This new trick has been shown to work on the Kobo Aura HD, Glo, and Touch, but not the Kobo Aura (no files have been posted for that model). Pros Big, sharp screen Water resistant Pocket integration and EPUB support Cons Sluggish performance Battery life not as good as the competition Expensive for what you get Key Specifications Review. Then you have the option of a Kobo Libra or Kindle Paperwhite.
#Kobo aura h2o hack plus#
Android 2.3 Gingerbread is close to 3 years old and lacks many of the refinements of later versions of Android, but on the plus side this firmware was adapted to run on E-ink screens, so what it lacks in modern features it makes up for in screen optimization (or so it appears based on user reports on MobileRead). It also has more advanced features such as Large Print. It brings back a slew of games and a note taking app. Most modifications dont completely replace Nickel (the default reader), presumably for safety reasons. Doing this is effectively completely safe, and also installs NickelMenu and kfmon, which are both useful for customization. The Tolino Shine runs Android 2.3, so if you try this on your Kobo device you won’t exactly be getting a new version of Android. Kobo has a secret developer options that anyone can access on most of their e-readers. The most popular/easy thing to do is to install custom readers, which can be done with a few clicks. That work was based on porting the firmware originally developed for the Tolino Shine and adapting it so it could run on kobo’s hardware, and for the past few months hackers have been working to make the alternate firmware run better and easier to install. I haven’t had a chance to try it myself, but I’ve been following the topic on MobileRead ever since the first proof of concept photos were posted in early November. There’s a new hack over on MobileRead Forums that lets users install Android on the external microSD card, saving them the effort (and risk) of cracking open the ereader and removing the internal microSD card. Kobo Aura H2O Model number: N250 Note: No longer manufactured. Have you been interested in the alternate Android and Linux tablet firmwares for Kobo’s ebook readers, but not enough to completely replace the existing firmware? Then I have some good news for you.
#Kobo aura h2o hack registration#
New Hack Lets You Install Android on the External SD card on Kobo Aura HD, Glo, and Kobo Touch This page shows a quick fix for faking the registration on older Kobo devices, but the Kobo Aura H2O has a different user table format.
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