There's been a new firmware release 6.10.3209 for the Era:
https://pocketbook.ch/en-ch/support?model=1720
Patch Notes:
Spoiler:
Core changes
1. New Feature: Device PIN Code Support
Implemented full support for PIN code protection on devices. Users can now secure
their devices by setting a 4- or 6-digit PIN code through the system settings. During
setup, an email address must be linked to enable PIN recovery; confirmation is
required via a link sent to the provided email. The PIN itself is securely stored
locally as a hash it is never transmitted to the server. Users have the ability to
change or remove the PIN, as well as to update or unlink the recovery email.
The system allows flexible control over when the PIN is required: on device startup,
unlock, USB connection, or disconnection. If the user forgets the PIN, a recovery
flow is available after several failed attempts this includes sending a signed
request to the server and verifying the user through a secure email link. Wi-Fi can
be enabled even on a locked device to support this recovery scenario. After a full
factory reset, the PIN code is cleared and must be configured again if needed.
2. New Pocketbook x Libby App Added A new app provides access to public libraries,
allowing users to read e-books or listen to audiobooks from their local library. Users
can search for a library by name, postcode, or city, filter by country, and either
preview content or sign in with a library card to borrow books. Borrowed titles
can be read offline in the built-in reader or listened to online, with options to place
holds, manage loans, and return books early. The app also provides a shelf for
quick access to current books, and an intuitive menu to switch libraries or manage
library cards.
3. Introduced a new, enhanced logo customization feature that gives users greater
control over the appearance of the device during startup and shutdown. Users can
now personalize the Boot and Power-off logos by selecting from several options:
use the default system image, show the cover of the currently opened book, or
even display the current page as a dynamic screen saver. For a more personalized
experience, users may also choose any custom image stored on the device or select
up to 10 images to be shown in random order. Additionally, for Power-off mode,
there is an option to display no image at all. These new options are available under
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Settings > Personalize > Logos and provide a more tailored and visually engaging
experience every time the device is used.
4. Added display options for book cover logos (boot and power-off). Users can now
choose how the empty space around the book cover is filled Fill screen, White
background (default), Black background, or Depth effect.
5. Accessibility Support Added The device now includes enhanced accessibility fea-
tures designed to assist users with visual impairments or reading difficulties, as well
as those who wish to personalize their reading comfort. Users can customize the
UI text by adjusting Text Size, enabling Bold Text, increasing Grey Text Contrast,
and using a Dyslexic Font for improved readability. In addition, Screen Reader
mode provides spoken feedback to help users navigate and interact with the de-
vice independently and intuitively. These features aim to provide an inclusive and
independent reading experience for all users.
6. Updated the system framework to the latest versions to enhance security, reliability,
and compatibility with modern technologies.
7. Added support for LCP-protected PDF files
8. Added support for LCP-protected audio files
9. Added new functionality that allows users to easily customize the Power Off and
Boot logos.
10. Added Icelandic to the list of available languages in the device user interface.
Reading program
1. Fixed cases where marker-based text selection could behave incorrectly in EPUB2
and EPUB3 files. In some cases, highlighting was not possible or inaccurate, could
jump or disappear during interaction, expand incorrectly across multiple lines, or
fail to select trailing characters at the end of paragraphs.
2. Resolved an issue where some books with a large number of pages (1000 or more)
opened slowly or failed to open at all.
3. Resolved an issue where some EPUB books with fixed layout did not utilize the full
screen area of the device.
4. Fixed an issue where cover images of some EPUB books did not display fullscreen
on the device.
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5. Fixed an issue where hyphenation in some Portuguese-language books was incor-
rectly applied.
6. Fixed an issue where certain EPUB files displayed an excessively high page count
due to duplicated chapters
Browser application
1. Upgraded the Browser apps web engine to Chrome 122 to deliver a faster, more
secure, and smoother web experience, with improved support for modern websites
and web technologies.
2. Resolved an issue that prevented some websites from displaying properly in the
device browser.
Other improvements
1. Added + and buttons in the Advanced Frontlight Settings for more precise
frontlight adjustment.
2. Added icons to indicate supported Bluetooth services (e.g., audio devices via A2DP,
input devices via HID) in the list of discovered devices, helping users identify which
devices can be used with the system.
3. Fixed an issue where audio playback was not correctly routed to previously con-
nected Bluetooth headphones after restarting Bluetooth; sound was sent directly
to the device speaker instead.
4. Fixed an intermittent issue with Adobe DRM activation during user registration and
authorization in PocketBook Store. In some cases, successful registration or login
did not display confirmation messages nor show Adobe DRM account details in
Settings > Accounts and Synchronization, and an error message appeared after
registration. Now, users consistently receive appropriate success notifications, and
Adobe DRM account information is correctly displayed after both registration and
authorization processes.
5. Fixed an issue with the Save translation as note setting not being preserved after
reboot.
6. Corrected the time zone for Almaty from GMT+6 to GMT+5.
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7. Fixed an issue where the G-Sensor icon did not properly indicate activation status
and failed to update the device orientation correctly after being toggled.
8. Translations improvements