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Personalize Your Kobo eReader: A Guide to Custom Screensavers

Personalize Your Kobo eReader: A Guide to Custom Screensavers Personalize Your Kobo eReader: A Guide to Custom Screensavers

Unlike Kindles, Kobo e-readers don’t automatically display generic screensavers in standby mode. Even premium models like the Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage only offer the current book cover or a simple “Sleeping” message. However, you can easily add custom screensavers to your Kobo for a more personalized experience. This guide outlines the simplest method for Kobo devices running firmware 4.13 or higher. For older Kobos or more advanced customization, refer to the MobileRead forums for solutions developed by user frostschutz.

Adding Custom Screensaver Images to Your Kobo eReader

This method replaces book covers with your chosen images in standby mode.

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Step 1: Connect Your Kobo to Your Computer

Use the appropriate cable (e.g., USB-C) to connect your Kobo eReader to your computer.

Step 2: Grant File Access

Granting file access on your Kobo.

When prompted on your Kobo, tap “Connect” to allow your computer to access its files.

Step 3: Access Kobo Files

Kobo accessible as a drive on your PC.

Your Kobo will appear as a USB drive in your file explorer. Navigate to it. (The drive letter may vary.)

Step 4 (Optional): Back Up Your Kobo’s Data

It’s recommended to back up your Kobo’s drive. Open File Explorer, navigate to “This PC,” right-click on the Kobo drive, and select “Copy.” Create a folder for your backup, paste the copied drive into it, and wait for the transfer to complete. Verify the backup by spot-checking some files (e.g., open EPUB files with Calibre).

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Copying the entire Kobo drive for backup.

Step 5: Create the “screensaver” Folder

Creating the “screensaver” folder.

Locate the “.kobo” folder (enable “Hidden items” in File Explorer’s View tab if necessary). Inside “.kobo,” create a new folder named “screensaver.”

Step 6: Add Your Images

Example screensaver images.

Add your JPG or PNG images to the “screensaver” folder. Each image will be randomly displayed as a screensaver. For optimal display, resize images to your Kobo’s resolution (e.g., 1264×1680 for the Libra 2).

Step 7: Eject Your Kobo

Safely eject your Kobo from your computer.

Step 8: Configure Kobo Settings

Enabling screensaver display in Kobo settings.

On your Kobo, go to Settings > Energy saving and privacy. Ensure “Show current read” and “Show book covers full screen” are enabled. Put your Kobo in standby to see your custom screensavers.

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Additional Information

This method replaces book covers in standby. To revert, rename or delete the “screensaver” folder. Custom screensavers only work in standby; powering off the Kobo displays the current book cover. For more advanced control (e.g., toggling between screensavers and book covers, separate power-off screensavers), consult the MobileRead forums for instructions.

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