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Installation

Cadmus comes in different packages. Pick the one that matches your needs.

Available packages

PackageWhat’s includedInstalls to
KoboRoot.tgzCadmus only/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus
KoboRoot-nm.tgzCadmus + NickelMenu/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus
KoboRoot-test.tgzTest build only/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus-tst
KoboRoot-nm-test.tgzTest build + NickelMenu/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus-tst

Which one should I pick?

  • Normal installs: Use KoboRoot.tgz or KoboRoot-nm.tgz
  • If you use NickelMenu: Pick a package that includes it (-nm versions)
  • Testing a new feature: Use test packages (-test versions) for trying out changes that haven’t been released yet

First-time setup

  1. Go to the latest release.
  2. Download the package you want from the table above.
  3. Connect your Kobo to your computer via USB.
  4. Copy the downloaded file to /mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboRoot.tgz on the device.
  5. Eject the device and reboot.

Updating

There are two ways to update Cadmus once it’s installed.

Wirelessly (OTA)

The easiest way — no computer needed, just WiFi. Open Main Menu → Check for Updates and follow the prompts. See OTA updates for details.

Via USB

You can also update by copying a new package over USB, the same way you did the first-time install.

  1. Connect your Kobo to your computer via USB.
  2. When Cadmus asks “Share storage via USB?”, tap Share.
  3. Download the package you want from the latest release.
  4. Copy it to /mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboRoot.tgz on your Kobo.
  5. Eject and disconnect the USB cable.

Note

Always name the file KoboRoot.tgz on the device, regardless of which package you downloaded (e.g. KoboRoot-nm.tgz must be renamed).

Cadmus detects the file automatically and reboots your Kobo to install the update. You don’t need to do anything else.