[edit] How to apply these options
- Connect your Kobo eReader to your computer
- Navigate to KoboeReader/.kobo/Kobo and open the file "Kobo eReader.conf"
- Place your option under the relevant heading e.g [FeatureSettings]. If it does not exist then create it
- Save the file then eject your Kobo eReader
If you are having any issues then reboot your eReader. If there are any issues check that the options is supported on your firmware, have spelt the setting right and having given it the right value e.g (true, false or a string). Most options should take true or false. Windows users, don't use Notepad to edit the file.
If you are reading this and can fill in some of the UNKNOWN's, please edit this page and fill them in
[edit] [FeatureSettings]
The FeatureSettings options are all booleans, meaning that they take options of true or false.
[edit] Working with latest firmware
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
last tested
|
| BookSpecificStats
|
Enables a new book context menu option which shows the reading stats page for the selected book.
|
4.32
|
| AcceptPreviewUpgrades
|
Will allow the Kobo to install beta firmware upgrades. Does nothing without invitation from Kobo.
|
4.25+
|
| ExportHighlights
|
Enables a new book context menu option which opens a dialog allowing you to export annotations in a book to a txt file in /mnt/onboard.
|
4.32
|
| Screenshots
|
Will take PNG screenshots and save them to /mnt/onboard whenever the power button is pressed. Sleepcovers function as normal.
|
4.32
|
| FullScreenBrowser
|
Makes the experimental web browser fully fullscreen, with no menus or options to exit without rebooting.
|
4.25+
|
| SketchNote
|
Changes the page into a drawing page, similar to the Sketchpad feature, when a highlight is taken.
|
4.25+
|
| MyWords
|
Adds a new tab under "Activity" which allows users to create a list of words.
|
4.32
|
| InvertScreen
|
Inverts the screen.
|
4.25+ / BROKEN before 4.32
|
| ExcludeSyncFolders
|
This controls which folders are not processed into the database and supports regular expressions. Added after 4.16 made all hidden folders excluding .kobo and .kobo-images automatically imported into the database [1]
|
4.25+
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| SyncEmuPath
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ExcludeEndMatterFromStats
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MediaOverlay
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MaxDownload
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MaxWifiTimeout
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ShowFirstPurchaseCredit
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ShowNewTasteProfile
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ReaderBookmarkHistory
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| NewAnnotationsSync
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| CookieSlot
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| OptlyTest
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| FacebookShare
|
Re-enables Facebook sharing since 4.13 removed it
|
NOT WORKING (Enables feature, but logging in fails to stick. Sharing to Facebook fails.)
|
| SmartShelves
|
Automatically creates shelves/collections based on metadata.
|
UNKNOWN
|
| TestSync
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ShowLayoutRectangles
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| GestureKeyboard
|
Allows the virtual keyboard to be swipeable, complete with suggestions in a similar layout to iOS devices. Causes a reboot in newer firmwares when keyboard is accessed
|
NOT WORKING
|
| PhraseTranslation
|
Allows online translation of phrases.
|
NOT WORKING
|
| Thesaurus
|
Allows online thesaurus lookup of phrases.
|
NOT WORKING
|
| NewKeyboard
|
Enables the new keyboard without the .com button and outlines around keys. Can be used for reverting the newer keyboard in newish firmwares.
|
NOT WORKING (Since 4.17)
|
| IgnoreCaptivePortal
|
Bypasses the check for whether the Wi-Fi network has internet access (by connecting to http://www.kobo.com/buildinfo.xml).
|
NOT WORKING (Not needed since 4.15 added official support for this)
|
[edit] [ApplicationPreferences]
[edit] Working with latest firmware
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Last Tested
|
| AIRPLANE_MODE
|
If this is equal to true, then the WiFi will be turned off.
|
4.25
|
| QuickTourShown
|
This option will be set to true once the "Quick Tour" has been shown. Removing it or setting it to false will show it again.
|
4.25
|
| SideloadedMode
|
If set to true (and device rebooted), will not require Kobo Account to read sideloaded books. Will not sync. Home Screen is replaced with My Books. "Discover" icon replaced with "Activity"
|
4.31+, 4.32
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| ImageCacheSize
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| CurrentLocale
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| CurrentDemoRegion
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastFTEStep
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| demoModeTimeout
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| EarliestChangeLog
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastSyncTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastUpdateCheckTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastTopPicksSyncTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| removeLibrarySubFilter()
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| NumMaxToasts
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| QuickTourWidgetShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| VisitCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ZoomFTEShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SwipeDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LongPressDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SyncReminderDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| DesktopSyncCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| WifiReminderDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| PeriodicAutoSync
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| PeriodicAutoSyncTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ReadABookShown2
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| DictionaryOpenCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastLibraryViewType
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| hasSyncedExistingRelatedItems
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| hasSetupDevice
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| affiliateCode
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| firstRunDate
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| lastPlugTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| sleepOnNextBoot
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| syncOnNextBoot
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ReviewUser
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| WelcomeShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| KoboLoveDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| BorrowDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| IntegratedBrowseDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| IntegratedBrowseDialogTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LibraryCuratedListsDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| OverDriveFilterShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SignInTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MarkAsFinishedLastShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MarkAsUnreadLastShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LibraryFTEShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| eReaderBooksManagementFTEShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SyncWarningDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SyncRequiredDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SubsCancelledDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| OverDriveExpiryDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| KoboPlusWishlistDialogCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| KoboPlusUpgradedPreviewCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| KoboPlusWishlistDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| AddedToMyWordsDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| KoboPlusPromoShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastSearchType
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SmartLink
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SmartLinkMessage
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MostRecentReadID
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| VisitedFrontLightLearnMore
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| VisitedUserGuide
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ReadingSettingsChanged
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LargePrintFontScale
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LargePrintMode
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LastLibraryTab
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MissingBookWizardPage
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| AcsmReminder
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| QuickTurnHoldTimer
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| MM8652PLCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| lockedOrientation
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| firstRotateDone
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| SubscriptionPlanAbTestEnabled
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| DuplicateAnnotationsCleanedUp
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ExtraLocales
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
[edit] [DeveloperSettings]
[edit] Working with latest firmware - 4.25
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| AutoUsbGadget
|
Automatically accepts the "Computer detected" popup when plugged into a computer.
|
WORKING
|
| ShowKeyboardTaps
|
Shows a small dot above the precise place where the virtual keyboard was tapped.
|
WORKING
|
| ForceAllowLandscape
|
Enables the rotation menu on all devices, even for those which do not officially support it.
|
WORKING 4.37
|
| EnableDebugServices
|
Enables a GUI for changing many of the developer settings, which can be found under the "Device Information" section of Settings. This can also be activated by typing 'devmodeon' in the settings. In addition, this enables a telnet server and writes logs to the ".kobo" directory.
|
WORKING
|
| ForceWifiOn
|
Forces the WiFi connection to always remain connected, regardless of how long the device has been inactive for.
|
WORKING
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| IgnoreSSLErrors
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| GeoClientIP
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| EnableInspector
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| WebPlatformId
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| DumpWebStoreHtml
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LogThreadNames
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ShowWidget
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ShowKanaData
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| DisablePM
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
[edit] [DialogSettings]
[edit] Working with latest firmware - 4.25
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| ReleaseNotesShown
|
This option will be set to true once the release notes for the current firmware been shown. Removing it or setting it to false will show them again.
|
WORKING
|
| NewQuickTurnDialogShown
|
This option will be set to true once the dialog showing how to use fast page turning has been shows. Removing it or setting it to false will show it again.
|
WORKING
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| FirstPurchaseCreditJitShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| TasteProfileJitShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| KoboPlusUpgradeBannerShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ReturningReaderDialogShown
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
[edit] [GeneralSettings]
[edit] Working with latest firmware - 4.25
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| AnnotationsRecentSearches
|
Stores the recent searches in the Annotations category.
|
WORKING
|
| ArticlesRecentSearches
|
Stores the recent searches in the My Articles category.
|
WORKING
|
| DictionaryRecentSearches
|
Stores the recent searches in the Dictionary category.
|
WORKING
|
| LibraryRecentSearches
|
Stores the recent searches in the My Books category.
|
WORKING
|
| StoreRecentSearches
|
Stores the recent searches in the Kobo Store category.
|
WORKING
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| selectionForceBlackText
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| scrambleHighScores
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| timeZoneOffset
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| proxyUrl
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
[edit] [Reading]
[edit] Working with latest firmware
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
last tested
|
| readingFontFamily
|
Stores the name of the most recently used font in the reader.
|
4.25+
|
| swipeBrightness
|
Controls the setting "Swipe left edge to adjust brightness".
|
4.25+
|
| numPartialUpdatePageTurns
|
Controls the setting "Refresh the screen every".
|
WORKING
|
| readingFontSize
|
Stores the value of the most recently used font size in the reader.
|
4.32
|
| readingLineHeight
|
Stores the value of the most recently used line height in the reader.
|
4.32
|
| readingLeftMargin
|
Stores the value of the most recently used margin in the reader. This is set to the same value as the right margin, however they can be changed individually.
|
4.32
|
| readingRightMargin
|
Stores the value of the most recently used margin in the reader. This is set to the same value as the left margin, however they can be changed individually.
|
4.32
|
| readingFontSharpness
|
Stores the value of the most recently used font sharpness in the reader. This option used to have a graphical option in older firmwares, however currently it can only be set by the config file.
|
4.25+
|
| readingFontWeight
|
Stores the value of the most recently used font weight in the reader.
|
4.25+
|
| readingAlignment
|
Stores the value of the most recently used alignment option (Left, Centered, Justified).
|
4.25+
|
| chapterProgressType
|
Controls the setting "Header".
|
4.32
|
| newBookProgressType
|
Controls the setting "Footer".
|
4.25+
|
| showProgressBar
|
Controls the setting "Show book progress bar".
|
4.25+
|
| readingAdobeShowPageNumbers
|
Controls the setting "Show Adobe EPUB page numbers".
|
4.32
|
| disableDoubleTap
|
Disables the image viewer which appears when double tapping an image in a Kobo EPUB or Pocket article.
|
4.25+
|
| disableQuickTurn
|
Disable the fast page turning in a Kobo EPUB or Pocket article.
|
4.32+
|
| showNoteIndicators
|
false disables the icon next to highlights that include annotations in the kepub reader
|
4.25+
|
| webkitTextRendering
|
optimizelegibility enables kerning (in kepub?) [2] [3]
|
added 4.32?
|
| pageTurningOption
|
Controls the setting "Onscreen Control". Values seems to be "default", "option1", "option2" and "option3".
|
4.35
|
| pageTurnGesture
|
Controls the setting "Page forward and backward by:". Values seems to be "0" or "1" for Tapping and Swiping, "2" for Swiping only.
|
4.35
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| excludeEndMatterFromStats
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| readingMenuState
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| annotationsViewStyle
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| highQualityDithering
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| pinchToZoom
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| WaterDetection
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| WaterDialog
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| readingColumnCount
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| disableForcedGC16
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| disableRegal
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| disableHyphenation
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| deleteVolumeOnFinished
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| invertPageTurnButtons
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
[edit] [PowerOptions]
[edit] Working with latest firmware - 4.25
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| UnlockEnabled
|
Controls whether the "Swipe to Unlock" screen is shown when waking the eReader.
|
WORKING
|
| FrontLightLevel
|
Stores the value of the last used frontlight level as a percentage. It only accepts integers.
|
WORKING
|
| FrontLightState
|
Is true when the frontlight is turned on, false when it is not.
|
WORKING
|
| AutoOffMinutes
|
Controls the setting "Automatically power off after". Value can be an integer between 1 and 255.
|
WORKING
|
| AutoSleepMinutes
|
Controls the setting "Automatically go to sleep after". Value can be an integer between 1 and 255.
|
WORKING
|
| ShowBookCover
|
Controls the setting "Show current read".
|
WORKING
|
| FullscreenCoverStretch
|
Controls the setting "Show book covers full screen".
|
WORKING
|
| FullscreenCoverInfoPanel
|
Controls the setting "Show info panel on full screen covers".
|
WORKING
|
| SleepAccessoryEnabled
|
Controls the setting "Automatically sleep and wake up".
|
WORKING
|
[edit] Not working with recent firmware/Unknown
| Option Name
|
Summary
|
Status
|
| IndicatorCharging
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| AmbientLightSensorEnabled
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| LowLightBrightnessInput
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| AutoBrightnessInput
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| BrightLightBrightnessInput
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| ColorSetting
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| BedTime
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| AutoColorEnabled
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| TurnOffLightInBrightSunlight
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
| UnlockTimeout
|
UNKNOWN
|
UNKNOWN
|
