Best eReader for Privacy | kobo | Kindle
There are a lot of eReaders out there, but which ones can help you maintain your privacy? In this video I discuss what I personally use, and why I use the kobo clara HD.
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Mobile privacy guide
How to bypass kobo account
- On Kobo screen, tap
Don't have a Wi Fi network?
- Attach kobo to computer with a USB cable.
- Open terminal and change to the Kobo directory:
cd /Volumes/KOBOeReader/.kobo/
- Open
KoboReader.sqlite
using sqlite3sqlite3 KoboReader.sqlite
If you don't have sqlite3 installed you can download it from - https://www.sqlite.org/download.html - Enter the following command and press enter -
INSERT INTO user(UserID,UserKey) VALUES('1','');
. - Enter the following command and press enter to exit the database -
.exit
. - Eject the Kobo from your computer and you should see the main device screen.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/kobo/comments/mt2f30/how_to_bypass_account_setup/
How to remove Walmart/stock logo
On the boot screen, depending on where you purchased your device from you may see a random company logo (such as Walmart). The following will let you remove that branded logo.
- Connect your kobo to your computer with a USB cable.
- Double click the Kobo device to open the device folder.
- Make sure "hidden files/folders" are configured to show on your computer, select the
.kobo
folder. - Inside the
.kobo
folder, open the file namedaffiliate.conf
. - Change
affiliate=walmart
(or whatever company it says) toaffiliate=kobo
. Save and exit the file. - You should no longer see the affiliate logo when booting up your device.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/kobo/comments/igin1w/step_by_step_directions_for_removing_the_walmart/
Links referenced for video
- https://www.eink.com/benefits.html - Eink display details
- https://us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-clara-hd - kobo clard HD