The installation of Simple UI is designed to be a straightforward and simple process: just download the ZIP file, extract it, and paste the folder into the plugins directory inside your KOReader folder. However, since many users customize their KOReader with various patches and other plugins, we recommend following the instructions below to avoid conflicts and ensure a smooth experience.
Before installing Simple UI, it is crucial to prepare your KOReader environment to prevent crashes and conflicts. Simple UI alters the main interface, so existing layout patches must be disabled.
/koreader folder and save it safely on your computer.2-custom-navbar.lua or 2-custom-titlebar.lua and rename them by adding .disabled to the end (e.g., 2-custom-navbar.lua.disabled).You need to get the latest plugin files and prepare the folder structure.
simpleui.koplugin-main, you must rename it to exactly simpleui.koplugin.Move the prepared folder into your e-reader’s system.
simpleui.koplugin folder you just extracted and renamed./koreader/plugins/ directory on your e-reader.simpleui.koplugin folder directly into the /plugins/ directory.