New Nook Glowlight 4? - Page 16

downeaster59 · 12-10-2021, 10:46 AM

I'm told that the next Calibre update should include a driver for this Nook.

downeaster59 · 12-10-2021, 11:15 AM

One more tidbit: for all you Android fans out there, our Nook Glowlight 4 has Project Treble enabled.

ZodWallop · 12-10-2021, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

Not going to make ZodWallop happy. The new screen looks basically like all the other warm light screens I've seen, except for the GLowLight 3.

Yeah, that's a bummer. I still want to see one though.

bookyboy · 12-10-2021, 11:22 AM

I promise I'm not trying to be negative, but I just don't get what the upgrade is here..

A little bit faster and USB-C basically?

Is the screen quality a lot better?

The buttons moved a little.... good I guess?

Major bummer to see it doesn't get as "orange" -- that was a unique feature on the last gen.

ZodWallop · 12-10-2021, 11:26 AM

I wonder what the deal with the storage is? Per the Nook website:

Quote:

32GB memory: 29.1 GB for NOOK Store content and side-loaded content

I don't think the folder allowing only 5GB was intentional. As they clearly spelled out partitioning on their earlier devices.

downeaster59 · 12-10-2021, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I wonder what the deal with the storage is? Per the Nook website:

I don't think the folder allowing only 5GB was intentional. As they clearly spelled out partitioning on their earlier devices.

It depends how you access the storage, it seems. If you connect this Nook to a computer, a window pops up asking if you want to turn on USB mode. When you do, you'll find a Nook drive on your computer that, according to properties, is a little over 5GB. I get the same result on Mac, Windows and Linux. If you check storage out in the Nook's settings, you get the full amount listed. Looks like an effort to keep user sideloaded content in a sandbox of its own!

Renate · 12-10-2021, 12:41 PM

Yes, there really is ~28 GB free storage.
What they (seem?) to be saying that you have 28 GB for B&N + sideloaded.
The sideloaded special UMS is apparently ~5 GB.
You don't want UMS.

I don't know much about things that I don't use.
I just plugged in the Glow and ran my standard makefile which uses (my own) AdbSync.exe to sync any of my devices. A minute later I had a couple of Gigs synced.

Edit: Oh, it seems to currently only take 2 touches on the screen. The DisplayMetrics coming out of this (which might affect scaling in your reader app) are weird.
XDPI 289.668
YDPI 245.194
(Yes, this is a 300 DPI device.)

Oh, yeah, if you want more storage it should be trivial to add an internal SD card (like I've done with the Glow2 and the Glow7.8). You need to solder though.

downeaster59 · 12-10-2021, 12:57 PM

I'm aware of UMS but I don't plan to use it. Installed apps and their data go into the bigger storage pot, as do anything purchased from B&N. I only brought it up because it could be confusing for people who expect 32GB and get ~5 for sideloaded stuff!

I installed the CPU-Z app (root not required) and see that the Nook has a Cortex Allwinner A23 CPU with 2 GB RAM. Oddly, the app reads screen density as 258 dpi even though it's supposed to be 300.

Renate · 12-10-2021, 01:50 PM

Are you getting title bar on things that are supposed to be full screen (like a non-stock reader)?

Allwinner has a lot of fun with model numbers. This is a B300.
There's a 3 page PDF here: https://www.allwinnertech.com/upload...06190003a1.pdf

Renate · 12-10-2021, 03:07 PM

So, for the easy way you can just install Magisk.
It will need a copy of boot.img which you can extract from an update.
As there seems to be a problem with fastboot boot, you can save it in recovery (/dev/block/mmcblk0p8) and boot recovery.
Your mods will have to be as Magisk modules (so that you can do Treble updates).

Code:

E60P54_android:/ $ su
E60P54_android:/ #

Pajamaman · 12-10-2021, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downeaster59

The screen does not go to dark orange. The warmest setting is a slightly deeper yellow, almost a yellow-green combo.

So now the darkest orange light, AFAIK, is the Onyx.

rhyta · 12-10-2021, 04:01 PM

Still wish they would include the Nook plug along with the charging cord. Those are quite handy. Can still find them on ebay I guess.

downeaster59 · 12-10-2021, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

Are you getting title bar on things that are supposed to be full screen (like a non-stock reader)?

Allwinner has a lot of fun with model numbers. This is a B300.
There's a 3 page PDF here: https://www.allwinnertech.com/upload...06190003a1.pdf

I just realized I haven't answered your question yet!

As to the title bar, if a third party reader app has a full-screen option, that removes the title bar as well.

PS - My Nook's cover arrived this afternoon.

downeaster59 · 12-10-2021, 04:56 PM

As for other reader apps...

The Kindle app essentially does not work. I can install it and open a book, but it then freezes on the first page or, if it responds at all to any tap, it does so v-e-r-y slowly.

KOReader works quite well. Page turns are smooth and quick.

Librera also works quite well. Librera can open more book formats than KOReader, which may be an advantage.

ZodWallop · 12-10-2021, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downeaster59

As for other reader apps...

The Kindle app essentially does not work. I can install it and open a book, but it then freezes on the first page or, if it responds at all to any tap, it does so v-e-r-y slowly.

KOReader works quite well. Page turns are smooth and quick.

Librera also works quite well. Librera can open more book formats than KOReader, which may be an advantage.

I wish there were patches for the Nook software, like Kobo has. I really like the look and feel of it. If it were tweakable to make up for B&N's shortcomings, I think the Nook criticism would stop.

Mostly, I'd like to be able to control series and shelves via Calibre. Nook has series, but it only works for content from B&N. And creating shelves in the device is a pain.

12-10-2021, 12:41 PM	#232
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,927 Karma: 17500001 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	Yes, there really is ~28 GB free storage. What they (seem?) to be saying that you have 28 GB for B&N + sideloaded. The sideloaded special UMS is apparently ~5 GB. You don't want UMS. I don't know much about things that I don't use. I just plugged in the Glow and ran my standard makefile which uses (my own) AdbSync.exe to sync any of my devices. A minute later I had a couple of Gigs synced. Edit: Oh, it seems to currently only take 2 touches on the screen. The DisplayMetrics coming out of this (which might affect scaling in your reader app) are weird. XDPI 289.668 YDPI 245.194 (Yes, this is a 300 DPI device.) Oh, yeah, if you want more storage it should be trivial to add an internal SD card (like I've done with the Glow2 and the Glow7.8). You need to solder though. Last edited by Renate; 12-10-2021 at 12:50 PM.

12-10-2021, 01:50 PM	#234
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,927 Karma: 17500001 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	Are you getting title bar on things that are supposed to be full screen (like a non-stock reader)? Allwinner has a lot of fun with model numbers. This is a B300. There's a 3 page PDF here: https://www.allwinnertech.com/upload...06190003a1.pdf Last edited by Renate; 12-10-2021 at 01:57 PM.

12-10-2021, 03:07 PM	#235
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,927 Karma: 17500001 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	So, for the easy way you can just install Magisk. It will need a copy of boot.img which you can extract from an update. As there seems to be a problem with fastboot boot, you can save it in recovery (/dev/block/mmcblk0p8) and boot recovery. Your mods will have to be as Magisk modules (so that you can do Treble updates). Code: E60P54_android:/ $ su E60P54_android:/ #

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12-10-2021, 10:46 AM	#226
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	I'm told that the next Calibre update should include a driver for this Nook.

12-10-2021, 11:15 AM	#227
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	One more tidbit: for all you Android fans out there, our Nook Glowlight 4 has Project Treble enabled.

12-10-2021, 11:22 AM	#229
bookyboy Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 426284 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: none	I promise I'm not trying to be negative, but I just don't get what the upgrade is here.. A little bit faster and USB-C basically? Is the screen quality a lot better? The buttons moved a little.... good I guess? Major bummer to see it doesn't get as "orange" -- that was a unique feature on the last gen.

12-10-2021, 12:57 PM	#233
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	I'm aware of UMS but I don't plan to use it. Installed apps and their data go into the bigger storage pot, as do anything purchased from B&N. I only brought it up because it could be confusing for people who expect 32GB and get ~5 for sideloaded stuff! I installed the CPU-Z app (root not required) and see that the Nook has a Cortex Allwinner A23 CPU with 2 GB RAM. Oddly, the app reads screen density as 258 dpi even though it's supposed to be 300.

12-10-2021, 04:01 PM	#237
rhyta Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 301388 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: West Valley City UT Device: Nook Glowlight 4 Pearl Pink, ST Nook w/Glowlight (2)	Still wish they would include the Nook plug along with the charging cord. Those are quite handy. Can still find them on ebay I guess.

12-10-2021, 04:56 PM	#239
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	As for other reader apps... The Kindle app essentially does not work. I can install it and open a book, but it then freezes on the first page or, if it responds at all to any tap, it does so v-e-r-y slowly. KOReader works quite well. Page turns are smooth and quick. Librera also works quite well. Librera can open more book formats than KOReader, which may be an advantage.