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| author | Paul Buetow <paul@buetow.org> | 2025-12-31 16:07:35 +0200 |
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| committer | Paul Buetow <paul@buetow.org> | 2025-12-31 16:07:35 +0200 |
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diff --git a/gemfeed/DRAFT-cloudless-kobo-forma-with-koreader.gmi b/gemfeed/DRAFT-cloudless-kobo-forma-with-koreader.gmi index e15ae361..8fd9e0d1 100644 --- a/gemfeed/DRAFT-cloudless-kobo-forma-with-koreader.gmi +++ b/gemfeed/DRAFT-cloudless-kobo-forma-with-koreader.gmi @@ -1,19 +1,9 @@ # Cloudless Kobo Forma with KOReader -TODO: SSH server in KOReader? -TODO: Speed Reading module? -TODO: Add more pictures i made - -I am an avid reader, and for years I've been searching for a good digital e-reader to complement my paper books. I advocate for privacy-first and prefer open-source or self-hosted solutions. If that is not possible, I opt for offline solutions. Even if I don't have anything to hide, the tinkerer in me wants those things anyway. I found my ideal device in the Kobo Forma 7 years ago. Now, I use it without Kobo's cloud sync, and in this post, I'll show you how. +I am an reader, and for years I've been searching for a good digital e-reader to complement my paper books. I advocate for privacy-first and prefer open-source or self-hosted solutions. If that is not possible, I opt for offline solutions. Even if I don't have anything to hide, the tinkerer in me wants those things anyway. I found my ideal device in the Kobo Forma 7 years ago. Now, I use it without Kobo's cloud sync, and in this post, I'll show you how. => https://gl.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-forma Kobo Forma -=> ./cloudless-kobo-forma-with-koreader/forma.jpg KOReader running on Kobo Forma - -I initially bought the Kobo Forma because I wanted a device with a large screen for reading PDFs and ePubs. However, as time went on, I became more concerned about the privacy implications of having all my reading data synced to the Kobo cloud. So, I looked into alternative ways to use this device. - -The Kobo Forma is so old that it can't be purchased from Kobo directly anymore. But I love the form factor; it's much lighter than the Kobo Sage and still has a 7" screen. It's just that the stock firmware is becoming too slow and sluggish. - ``` Art by Donovan Bake @@ -32,8 +22,6 @@ Art by Donovan Bake * ⇢ ⇢ KOReader to the Rescue * ⇢ ⇢ ⇢ Installation * ⇢ ⇢ Sideloaded Mode -* ⇢ ⇢ ⇢ Enablement -* ⇢ ⇢ ⇢ Benefits * ⇢ ⇢ My Workflow * ⇢ ⇢ ⇢ Sideloading Books * ⇢ ⇢ ⇢ KOReader Sync Server @@ -41,9 +29,16 @@ Art by Donovan Bake * ⇢ ⇢ ⇢ Wallabag Integration * ⇢ ⇢ Conclusion + +I initially bought the Kobo Forma because I wanted a device with a large screen for reading PDFs and ePubs. However, as time went on, I became more concerned about the privacy implications of having all my reading data synced to the Kobo cloud. So, I looked into alternative ways to use this device. + +=> ./cloudless-kobo-forma-with-koreader/forma.jpg KOReader running on Kobo Forma + +The Kobo Forma is so old that it can't be purchased from Kobo directly anymore. But I love the form factor; it's much lighter than the Kobo Sage and still has a 7" screen. It's just that the stock firmware is becoming too slow and sluggish. + ## KOReader to the Rescue -In a world of constant connectivity, the Kobo Forma with KOReader offers a way out. By keeping it disconnected from the cloud, I can focus on my reading without compromising my privacy. KOReader is a versatile, open-source document and image viewer which can also be installed on some E Ink reader devices like the Kobo Forma. +In a world of constant connectivity, the Kobo Forma with the KOReader software offers a way out. By keeping it disconnected from the cloud, I can focus on my reading without compromising my privacy. KOReader is a versatile, open-source document and image viewer which can also be installed on some E Ink reader devices like the Kobo Forma. => https://koreader.rocks/ KOReader @@ -65,8 +60,6 @@ It is worth noting that after the KOReader install, the Kobo Forma still boots i ## Sideloaded Mode -### Enablement - To use the Kobo Forma completely without a Kobo account, you can enable "Sideloaded Mode". This mode allows you to use the device without being signed in to a Kobo account, which is perfect for a cloudless setup. When enabled, the home screen will default to your library instead of showing Kobo recommendations, and the sync button will disappear. This prevents the device from trying to sync with the Kobo cloud. To enable it, you need to edit the configuration file. Connect your Kobo device to your computer via USB. Open the file `.kobo/Kobo/Kobo eReader.conf` and add the following lines: @@ -78,8 +71,6 @@ SideloadedMode=true After saving the file, eject the device. You might need to restart it for the changes to take effect. -### Benefits - KOReader is much faster than the stock firmware; it feels about three times as fast. Before trying out KOReader, I was thinking about selling the Forma as it felt too sluggish. But now there is new life in this 7-year-old device! It also offers a night mode (inverted colors), a feature that the stock firmware on the Forma is lacking. ## My Workflow |
