Kobo HowTo: Install a plugin

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Other Kobo users have created over time many plugins that adds programs and functionalities to your Kobo device. You can find a lot of them here.

[edit] How to install a plugin

Usually, plugins are provided as a zip file. Inside this zip there's a file named KoboRoot.tgz. You have to:

  1. Connect your Kobo to a PC
  2. Go to the directory .kobo of your reader
  3. Copy here the KoboRoot.tgz file
  4. Safely remove the reader from your operating system
  5. Unplug the device
  6. Wait for a moment. After some seconds Kobo should restart itself
  7. Enjoy!

[edit] For more information

For more information on the KoboRoot.tgz file see:

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