Add Support for Tolino Vision 6

[cl0rm]

Light Controller should be the same as EPOS (TolinoRoot)

ACTUAL_BRIGHTNESS_FILE would need a similar switch as COLOR_FILE
(/sys/class/backlight/mxc_msp430_fl.0/actual_brightness needs to be /sys/class/backlight/mxc_msp430.0/actual_brightness for the Vision 6).
The files are even writable without root.

Of course DeviceInfo.kt and LightsFactory.kt should be updated as well with a new device definition (TOLINO_VISION5 would be the obvious name for this). I am still trying to understand how everything works here (build system, file structure and so on)(C guy here, I don't know much about lua and kotlin). Maybe I will be able to create a version where it works.

Manufacturer: Rakuten kobo inc.
Brand: rakturenkobo
Model: tolino vision 6
Device/Product: tolino
Platform: virgo
Hardware: sun8iw15p1

E-Ink works rather well out of the box. Refreshing does not seem to work, but the image quality seems OK even without it. Buttons also work. I will still Try and see if I will find more info about the EPD

[cl0rm]

The EPD driver MIGHT be the same as this issue:
#344
because the platform and hardware seem to match

[cl0rm]

This does not seem to be that easy (at least for me, without a lot of android development knowledge).
I did set up the development environment and compile the app.
I was also able add the device to the known ones and create variables for it so it does get detected.
The problem is that it does not have the rights to write to the sysfs files, and root does also not seem to work.
(just executing su -c "echo VAL > path/to/sysfs_file" - I do get the root prompt, so something gets done, but the display does not change. I have no idea why, because exactly that command works flawless from adb shell)

[NiLuJe]

Is your adb shell a root one, perhaps?

[NiLuJe]

(FWIW, our experience on other ntx boards is that the sysfs nodes require root, which is why we're not using 'em on Android).

[pazos]

This does not seem to be that easy (at least for me, without a lot of android development knowledge). I did set up the development environment and compile the app. I was also able add the device to the known ones and create variables for it so it does get detected. The problem is that it does not have the rights to write to the sysfs files, and root does also not seem to work. (just executing su -c "echo VAL > path/to/sysfs_file" - I do get the root prompt, so something gets done, but the display does not change. I have no idea why, because exactly that command works flawless from adb shell)

The answer is one hoop away: koreader/koreader#8429 (comment)

:)

[pazos]

root does also not seem to work

Root is nastier on each new android version because mitigations and SELinux. Even on older versions you need to execute su commands on the proper runtime (just like the TolinoRoot is doing in https://github.com/koreader/android-luajit-launcher/blob/master/app/src/main/java/org/koreader/launcher/device/lights/TolinoRootController.kt#L83, for instance)

[pazos]

Light Controller should be the same as EPOS (TolinoRoot)

It doesn't make much sense for a new device. I think you will be luckier using https://github.com/koreader/android-luajit-launcher/blob/master/app/src/main/java/org/koreader/launcher/device/lights/TolinoNtxController.kt (as is or as a base for required changes)

[cl0rm]

SELinux seems to be the real issue, because I execute the commands exactly like in the RootController and they still do not work (despite of asking for root - so the command definitely gets executed)
I do not think the NTX controller will work, as I did not have any luck with the ntx_io file at all

[Xantha123]

Hi, is it possible to use KOReader on the Tolino Vision 6 as of now? Will it ever be, if it is not working right now?

[Frenzie]

What does "not working" mean exactly? The OP says it works okay even without special support? What does the testing utility say?

[Xantha123]

Oh okay, for me it looked like it has to many iussues. My main problem is that i did not find a guide to install it on the Tolino Vision 6. Is it the same as it uses Android and not Linux like the Kobos do. Willing to test it if i can figure out how to install it and wich version to use. Sry

[Frenzie]

They have a manual on https://allesebook.de/anleitung/tolino-vision-6-apps-ohne-root-installieren-anleitung-982637/

[Xantha123]

Thank you. I was stupid. I thought this was the koreader/koreader github. I did not realize there was another solution for the Tolinos. I must have clicked on some link and landed in android-luajit-launcher without realizing.... SRY

[Xantha123]

When trying to install any APK from the debug menu after copying it to the Vision 6, it always says "Well, that did not work! Wrong apk?" Maybe this method no longer works or i need to root the device. Hmm

[Frenzie]

Which APK are we talking about? You presumably need arm or arm64.