Firmware Update Fw 5.8.11 update

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by newday07

Thank you
I've another question: Do you know how I can do this? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=291244

You've already asked in the Calibre forum. Please don't cross-post. Your question has nothing whatsoever to do with Kindle firmware updates, which is the subject of this thread.

[newday07]

Originally Posted by HarryT

You've already asked in the Calibre forum. Please don't cross-post. Your question has nothing whatsoever to do with Kindle firmware updates, which is the subject of this thread.

you're right! sorry!

[shamanNS]

Originally Posted by MadGuy

Hey whats Font_Ramp!???
I read its related to Fonts size??? And it don't requires jailbrake
In Paperwhite now there are 14 size variation & 5 boldeness levels.

So what does Font_Ramp do?
Increase Number of font variation that is making 14 to 20 like that?
Will it work on my Kindle Paperwhite 3 with 5.8.11 upgrade???

FONT_RAMP is a file used to re-define those default font sizes (8 in the past, now 14; so you can't change the number of steps), to have smaller steps between to adjacent option (and/or entirely eliminate those last couple of huge sizes).

Most people use it to fix the problem of "this size is too small but the next one is to big, I would like something in between". (for me #1 size is to small, #2 is bigger then I need, so I've made in-between size using FONT_RAMP)


Download the attachment from this post, unpack it and open that "FONT_RAMP" file with some text editor like Notepad++ (I would avoid using "Notepad" if you are Windows user... because of the "end of line" difference between Linux OS [which Kindle uses, and Kindle will be reading that FONT_RAMP file] and Windows OS) to study its contents.

You will see that it contains 14 float/decimal point numbers.


To read about how you can calculate the number read this post.

Keep in mind that FONT_RAMP font-size remapping only works for AZW3/KF8 books (so no old .mobi and no KFX books).

[JSWolf]

Given the math, a font size of 1em would be 5.33 in FONT_RAMP.

16px*0.00333=0.05328*100=5.328 (5.33 rounded)

[Ned]

Fascinating to see all you ppl using font sizes 3 and 4 - guess it must be a sign of youth

As an oldie, I used to try smaller fonts to get as much text on a page as possible, and while I could read it, it just didn't feel comfortable.
Then I thought - Why do I need more text on a page anyway? It's not exactly hard to turn over, using just a press of the thumb on my Voyage.

So for over a year I've been using size 7 Bookerly, which was very comfortable to read.

I've just installed the new update, and still in Bookerly have increased bold to 1 and reduced size to 6, and first impressions are that it's even more comfortable to read.
So I for one am very pleased with it

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by Ned

Fascinating to see all you ppl using font sizes 3 and 4 - guess it must be a sign of youth

As an oldie, I used to try smaller fonts to get as much text on a page as possible, and while I could read it, it just didn't feel comfortable.
Then I thought - Why do I need more text on a page anyway? It's not exactly hard to turn over, using just a press of the thumb on my Voyage.

So for over a year I've been using size 7 Bookerly, which was very comfortable to read.

I've just installed the new update, and still in Bookerly have increased bold to 1 and reduced size to 6, and first impressions are that it's even more comfortable to read.
So I for one am very pleased with it

I've always used size 5. I don't consider myself an oldie yet, but I do have pretty poor eyesight. I'm curious to see what the new update will be like (haven't had time to install it so far). Bold Bookerly might be nice, although I'm quite satisfied with Helvetica.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Ned

Fascinating to see all you ppl using font sizes 3 and 4 - guess it must be a sign of youth

With the ability to up the weight, it's easier to read at a smaller size.

[BHO777]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Hopper isn't the only one advertising Tapatalk. Others are doing so as well and yes, it is annoying.

It is automatic in that app. Everytime there's an update I have to go change it. Annoying to some but I still like it for reading all my different forums in bed.

[j.p.s]

I would be grateful if someone would post the 14 FONT_RAMP sizes corresponding to the new firmware default sizes to use as a starting point. I am sure it would be useful to others as well.

[barryem]

Originally Posted by Ned

Fascinating to see all you ppl using font sizes 3 and 4 - guess it must be a sign of youth

As an oldie, I used to try smaller fonts to get as much text on a page as possible, and while I could read it, it just didn't feel comfortable.
Then I thought - Why do I need more text on a page anyway? It's not exactly hard to turn over, using just a press of the thumb on my Voyage.

So for over a year I've been using size 7 Bookerly, which was very comfortable to read.

I've just installed the new update, and still in Bookerly have increased bold to 1 and reduced size to 6, and first impressions are that it's even more comfortable to read.
So I for one am very pleased with it

I'm 76 years old and I usually read with Bookerly and font size 3 or 4. I prefer 4 but I can read fine with size 3. Now that I can bold it a bit I may use 3 more often.

And I'm not trying to get more text on the page. I set the margins to their widest to give me the narrowest text I can get. I learned about this by reading on my phone with it's narrow screen. I just seem to read faster that way.

Barry

[Waitingforatrain]

I am going to try this soon. I have what I call "bionic eyes" due to cataract surgery. Still need readers but will want to play with this to see if I can do away those (at least as far as my Kindle is concerned). I think the adjustable bold is going to help the most.

Sent from my very smart phone.

[MadGuy]

Originally Posted by shamanNS

FONT_RAMP

Thank you for information.
I'm rightnow using Landscape mode-Font size(8)-Bold(1). I would love to turn font size between 7&8 I'll follow procedures given by you.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

I would be grateful if someone would post the 14 FONT_RAMP sizes corresponding to the new firmware default sizes to use as a starting point. I am sure it would be useful to others as well.

See post #138 in this thread.

[mathil]

Thank you everyone for your feedback and help re: the FONT_RAMP hack I've modified the file and my Paperwhite can now go smaller by three font sizes than it did before. I've been enjoying it much more as a result!

[newday07]

It's the 2nd time that adfter connecting my kindle I had to restart it by hold the power button.