KoboPatch Web UI beta
Custom patches for your Kobo e-reader
Connect your Kobo e-reader via USB. It should appear as a removable drive. Then click the button below and select the root of the Kobo drive.
Don't want to use Chrome? Select your software version manually instead.
First, select the version number that is currently installed on your device. If it does not appear in this dropdown list, your software version is not supported for patching via this website.
You can identify the version number shown on your Kobo under More > Settings > Device information and by checking Software version. You should only apply a patch if the version number is a complete match. Only the listed version numbers are supported by this tool.
You can identify your model by the serial number prefix shown on your Kobo under More > Settings > Device information. Match the first characters (e.g. N428) to the list above. If your device isn't listed, it is not supported by this tool.
Tip: if you use Chrome or Edge, this tool can auto-detect your device and write patched files directly to it, which makes this a lot easier and less error-prone. Before continuing, make sure you've double checked if the device and model number are correct.
Enable or disable patches below. Patches in the same group are mutually exclusive.
Software update for will be downloaded automatically from Kobo's servers and will be patched after the download completes.
The following patches will be applied:
Software download URL
You can verify if this URL matches your Kobo's model on Kobo's support page. The most important bit is that "koboXX" matches, for example "kobo13" for Kobo Libra Color.
Starting...
Please wait while the patch is being applied...
Build log
KoboRoot.tgz has been written to your Kobo. Safely eject the device before unplugging the USB cable — it will reboot and apply the patches automatically.
- Connect your Kobo via USB so it appears as a removable drive.
- Copy KoboRoot.tgz into the .kobo folder on the Kobo drive.
- Safely eject the Kobo — do not just unplug the cable, as this can corrupt data.
- The device will reboot and apply the patches automatically.