kobo-bypass

Setup your Kobo e-reader without creating an account. This is a port of the instructions found here http://gedakc.users.sourceforge.net/display-doc.php?name=kobo-desktop-ereader-setup

Requirements

A recent version of NodeJS

Instructions

• clone the repository
• turn on your Kobo and tap on the second choice (don't connect to wifi)
• connect the Kobo to your pc
• move to the root folder of the project with your terminal/command prompt and install the dependencies with "npm i"
• run the script with "npm run start"
• follow the instructions shown in the console

Tested on Windows 10 with a Kobo Glo HD with OS version 4.26.16704 (updated on 10th February 2021)

Notes

• The e-reader path can be copied from the URL bar in the file manager. For example, it could be "D:\" on Windows.
• It's important to unmount the device (like any usb drive) before removing it

Todo

• add the possibility to update user info