Onyx Boox Kepler series

[sharkcow]

I think I found another bug: when I try to send an epub-file to the kepler via bluetooth, it fails. If I rename the file to .txt, I can send it without a hitch... I've emailed onyx a few weeks ago but no reply so far. Can anyone confirm the problem?

thanks,

sharkcow

[Kanalratte]

I tried. I used a Samsung Tab S2. For the transfer I used ES FileExplorer Pro. Already when sending there was an error: release error.

[cwright]

Has anyone been successful using the TTS via the action menu on the pre-installed OReader that comes with the kepler pro? I got Bluetooth audio working but can't hear anything when I try to use the OReader TTS (plus it seems to crash the program).

BTW, I received my Kepler Pro fully charged from Banggood and it was English interface right from startup. The firmware is the latest one as well. However I would've never known about the back button via previous page button hack or about the long press on the next page button to refresh had I not been brought to this forum via Google search. So thank you for that - it's immensely helpful!

[sharkcow]

Originally Posted by cwright

Has anyone been successful using the TTS via the action menu on the pre-installed OReader that comes with the kepler pro? I got Bluetooth audio working but can't hear anything when I try to use the OReader TTS (plus it seems to crash the program).

Not quite sure what you mean by "action menu", but it works fine for me in OReader when I assign TTS to a screen tap zone. Is bt audio working otherwise (e.g. with an audio player app)?

sharkcow

[satirikon]

Tagus da Vinci.
A clone of Onyx Kepler pro.




Unboxing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbJc-Pn-ZRg

[Hrafn]

Originally Posted by satirikon

Tagus da Vinci.
A clone of Onyx Kepler pro.

A rebrand (not a clone) -- as is very common in the European market, where many (most?) distributors insist on putting their own brands on Onyx's (and Boyue's) products.

The specs page is here, and reveals that it upgrades the base Kepler Pro's CPU from 1.0 GHz to 1.2 GHz and is 15g heavier. Will be available in 2017, with some resellers going as low as 160 Euro. Interesting.

[cwright]

Originally Posted by sharkcow

Not quite sure what you mean by "action menu", but it works fine for me in OReader when I assign TTS to a screen tap zone. Is bt audio working otherwise (e.g. with an audio player app)?

sharkcow

Yes, bt audio works and TTS works via FBReader with the additional FBReader TTS plugin app installed but doesn't work for me with OReader or with AlReader (which seems to be the full version of OReader). I'm hoping to not have to use two different ereading apps, but so far I have use AlReader for reading and FBReader for TTS.

[Kanalratte]

Today I saw the update 1.80 for the Kepler pro at http://www.onyx-international.com.

Has someone already tried? I would not like to lose TTS and the Android back function.

[Hrafn]

Originally Posted by Kanalratte

Today I saw the update 1.80 for the Kepler pro at http://www.onyx-international.com.

Has someone already tried? I would not like to lose TTS and the Android back function.

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Changelog:

1. Adds Neo Reader 2.0

1.1 The formats pdf\djvu\cbr\cbz\png\jpg are opened by Neo Reader 2.0 by default while ePub\txt\mobi formats are opened by Oreader by default

1.2 Improves the speed of opening and flipping PDF documents (including double-layer PDF). It takes within 2 seconds to open a regular PDF file and 3-5 seconds to open a PDF file within 50M (the speed depends on the size of the document).

1.3 Adds quick thumbnail page preview when skipping pages and dragging the page bar

1.4 Adds annotation index which can be viewed under the directory of annotation list page and exported in png format

1.5 Improves reflow and pre-render speed of scanned PDF documents and simplifies reflow options. It takes around 3 seconds to complete page reflow (the speed depends on the size of the document)

1.6 Improves customized trimming and column setting under browsing mode

1.7 Highlight, annotation and handwriting can be merged with the original document and exported as a new document.

1.8 Annotation/handwriting can be hidden or shown

1.9 Reflow by increasing / decreasing font size is not supported. If you need this feature, please long press the book cover and select Neo Reader to open the book.

1.10 Does not support reading history of Neo Reader2.0 saved in the Library.

1.11 Reading data of old Neo Reader cannot be synchronized. If you want to continue reading from where you left off, old notes and other personal data, you can manually open the book by the old Neo Reader.



2. New version of the Dictionary Application.

2.1 Supports three dictionary formats: stardict \ mdict \ bgl (Babylon);

2.2 Dictionary files can be downloaded online. You will be asked to download the dictionary if you use the dictionary first time.

2.3 Users can install dictionary themselves. The installation path is: root directory\dicts\xxx;

2.4 Up to five dictionaries can be used for words look-ups. Users can switch between different dictionaries.

2.5 Supports word pronunciation, which requires voice package of the dictionary; Does not support TTS pronunciation.

2.6 Adds Vocabulary Book; New words can be added to Vocabulary Book.

2.7 Only Neo Reader 2.0 supports word look-ups from books directly, Oreader and Neo Reader will support by next version .　　



3. New version of handwritten notes application (C67 series does not support).
Important : The old version of scribbler will be deleted , please backup your handwritten files before update , which can be exported as PNG from the scribbler setting.

3.1 Adds handwriting folders to manage your handwritten files.

3.2 Adds new shapes including lines, triangles, squares and circles. Brush-pen mode is deleted.

3.3 Five more background templates are available.

3.4 Improves saving speed and adds manual saving.

3.5 Adds redo and undo.

3.6 Adds “renaming handwritten file“. The files are named by time created by default.

3.7 Export of the handwritten files is not supported at this time;



4. Adds “updating built-in application online”.

4.1 BOOX pre-installed applications including Neo Reader \ Oreader \ Scribbler \ Dictionary can be updated online. Native Android apps and third-party apps are not supported for auto-detection of online update

4.2 From version 1.8, bug fixes and improvements of application will be updated individually.



5. Adds “creating Personal Bookshelf” from Library

5.1 Creates your Personal Bookshelf from the Library menu (located at the top right corner)

5.2 Supports multiple select and moves selected documents to the designated folder. One book cannot be saved in the multiple folders.

5.3 After Personal Bookshelf is deleted, Books on the shelf will be moved to the main Library and will not be deleted from device.



6. Adds third-party application optimization.

6.1Contrast enhancement by default can be turned off.

6.2 Full screen by default can be turned off.

6.3 If app supports pageturn button for volume adjustment function, it will automatically switch to the function by default. This feature can be turned off.



7. Adds “one-click clearance of backstage applications “function

Adds “one-click clearance of backstage applications” at the right corner of status bar on the top. It can clear all running applications by one-click and release internal memory.

(Admittedly 1-5 involve apps that I don't use, so the update is of limited value to me.)

[cwright]

Originally Posted by sharkcow

I think I found another bug: when I try to send an epub-file to the kepler via bluetooth, it fails. If I rename the file to .txt, I can send it without a hitch... I've emailed onyx a few weeks ago but no reply so far. Can anyone confirm the problem?

thanks,

sharkcow

I just paired my Kepler Pro with my Surface 4 and was able to transfer a zip file from the Surface to the Kepler Pro without any problems. The Kepler Pro brings up a notification and you have to agree on the Kepler Pro to receiving the file before Bluetooth transfer continues.

[cwright]

Originally Posted by Kanalratte

Today I saw the update 1.80 for the Kepler pro at http://www.onyx-international.com.

Has someone already tried? I would not like to lose TTS and the Android back function.

I installed this. It makes several improvements. More Bluetooth audio support. Now there's an actual built-in music player. Also now you can choose to read in full screen (without the blacked out system bar up on top) in any app. Long hold on next page button no longer refreshes. It now has become the Home button. Long hold on prev page button is still the Back button. The prev and next page buttons are now volume control buttons on short press, so any app that supports using volume buttons for page turning can now utilize them.

Some of the problems I had before, like TTS not working in OReader, are now fixed.

I really like the update overall. I don't like that the refresh button is now the Home button but I guess that's necessary to quickly get out of some 3rd party apps while if they are set to full screen mode. Maybe there is some other way to access the refresh screen functionality and I just haven't found it yet. There is also an additional icon on the top right hand side of the screen next to the close-all-apps icon. It toggles between a left and right arrow and an up and down button if you click on it. I have no idea what this is for. I'd really appreciate it if someone can enlighten me!

[Kanalratte]

Originally Posted by Hrafn

Can't (without a paid pCloud Account):

Access to this file is limited due to high downloading traffic.
Save this file in your pCloud Account in order to use it.

I pulled my update at 2:00 pm CET. At this time the download was possible. It is only 208 MB in size.

tnx @cwright. So far no problems.

[Hrafn]

Originally Posted by Kanalratte

I pulled my update at 2:00 pm CET. At this time the download was possible. It is only 208 MB in size.

tnx @cwright. So far no problems.

Finally got the update to download, installed fine. I have posted the updated interface information, as well as a summary of all the key bits and pieces of information that we've gleaned throughout the ten pages of this mammoth thread, to a new 'updates and info' thread, where it'll be easier for people to find.

[Hrafn]

Originally Posted by cwright

I don't like that the refresh button is now the Home button but I guess that's necessary to quickly get out of some 3rd party apps while if they are set to full screen mode.

Also, having a 'Home' button (be it hardware or software) is a core requirement of the Android specification. This may have made them decide that it was a more important use of their very small stock of button pushes (two push-lengths, on three buttons, of which the power button already has its two reserved for sleep and power on/off).

[farfromrefuge]

I am very interested by this e-book. I do want an e-book reader and this one looks like a good one.But i also to try some kind of a new use for a e-ink tablet. I want to test it as a map reader while hiking (i develop my own android app), so i do need an android e-ink tablet.

Now i have 2 questions before i commit to this one:
- you can read kindle books with it, right?(i plan on buying the Kindle Unlimited)
- Can someone report on an average battery life?

Thanks a lot for that great forum and all the precious info!