New 7.8" Nook coming for 2023 - Page 11

jviscosi · 10-12-2023, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jkrzok

Buttons in Moonreader work. I don't remember if I had to use the option in settings to use volume control buttons to turn pages.

I followed the instructions for installing the launcher etc. on the GL4+ (thanks, downeaster59, they were very clear and easy!) and got everything going, including Moon+ Reader Pro, but I cannot get the buttons working in Moon. I mapped pretty much everything I could find in the Control options, but no luck. If you remember what you did to get the buttons working in Moon, can you let us know? Thanks!

jkrzok · 10-14-2023, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jviscosi

I followed the instructions for installing the launcher etc. on the GL4+ (thanks, downeaster59, they were very clear and easy!) and got everything going, including Moon+ Reader Pro, but I cannot get the buttons working in Moon. I mapped pretty much everything I could find in the Control options, but no luck. If you remember what you did to get the buttons working in Moon, can you let us know? Thanks!

Under Control Options - Hardware Keycode Mapping I have

F10 as Page Up
F11 as Page Up
F9 as Page Down
F12 as Page Down

If you click on the X on the hardware keycode mapping line in control options you can find the F value for each key, in case yours are different from mine. Then just choose from all the options in the drop down menu.

downeaster59 · 10-14-2023, 10:30 AM

Ah, I found my problem! The version of Moon Reader Pro that the Amazon Appstore gives me is 7.0. It doesn't update beyond that. That version doesn't have the Hardware Keycode Mapping line. On my Boox Tab Mini C, the current version of Moon Reader Pro is 8.4. It has the Hardware Keycode Mapping line! Sooo.... the next challenge is getting 8.4 on my GL 4 +!

jviscosi · 10-14-2023, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkrzok

Under Control Options - Hardware Keycode Mapping I have

F10 as Page Up
F11 as Page Up
F9 as Page Down
F12 as Page Down

If you click on the X on the hardware keycode mapping line in control options you can find the F value for each key, in case yours are different from mine. Then just choose from all the options in the drop down menu.

Ahhh, there's the problem! I am still using the version of Moon Reader Pro that I bought from the Amazon App Store seven years ago, and it's never been updated past version 7 (and is in fact no longer available as a new purchase), so Hardware Keycode Mapping is not a thing. Looks like I need to find a way to upgrade ... Thank you for the information!

downeaster59 · 10-14-2023, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jviscosi

Ahhh, there's the problem! I am still using the version of Moon Reader Pro that I bought from the Amazon App Store seven years ago, and it's never been updated past version 7 (and is in fact no longer available as a new purchase), so Hardware Keycode Mapping is not a thing. Looks like I need to find a way to upgrade ... Thank you for the information!

Here's one solution. Install the F-Droid app. In F-Droid, find and install Aurora Store. When you install it, sign into your Google account. Delete the version of Moon you got from Amazon. Install Moon Reader Pro from the Aurora Store. If you've already purchased it, don't worry if you see a price on it. Click it anyway and it will install the latest version. Then you'll find the Hardware Keycode Mapping!

jviscosi · 10-14-2023, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by downeaster59

Here's one solution. Install the F-Droid app. In F-Droid, find and install Aurora Store. When you install it, sign into your Google account. Delete the version of Moon you got from Amazon. Install Moon Reader Pro from the Aurora Store. If you've already purchased it, don't worry if you see a price on it. Click it anyway and it will install the latest version. Then you'll find the Hardware Keycode Mapping!

That worked a treat! I will have to update Moon Reader on my "official" Android reader the next time I fire it up. Thanks to both of you for the assistance and suggestions!

HLS · 11-06-2023, 12:24 PM

I finally picked up the new Barnes & Noble nook and it’s quite nice surprisingly

HLS · 11-06-2023, 01:01 PM

Also, Barnes & Noble is having a buy one get 1 at 50% off on e-books

HLS · 11-06-2023, 04:40 PM

I think the biggest improvement is the lighting. I no longer have to use the highest setting

HLS · 11-13-2023, 02:38 PM

So far I’m really liking the new nook. The screen is fantastic better than all the past models. They finally got it right. I do wish they improved the margins and the line spacing etc. etc. given us more choices but I’m satisfied with a very nice high-quality screen And the added screensavers

The_Enobee · 11-13-2023, 03:29 PM

Agree, the screen is great, and the device overall feels very balanced in the hand and easy to hold for it's size. Really like the page turn buttons as well - excellent feel and much less accidental button pushing.

HLS · 11-18-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Enobee

Agree, the screen is great, and the device overall feels very balanced in the hand and easy to hold for it's size. Really like the page turn buttons as well - excellent feel and much less accidental button pushing.

Ya, i am really pleased with it

Strrav · 11-29-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

There are plenty of people who are not interested in a 10'' ereader. 99% of what I read is fiction and I wouldn't want to do that on anything larger than 8''. Too large and too heavy. So a Scribe-like item wouldn't interest me in the least, while a 7-8'' device would.

Yes 7,8 or 8 is the best format for reading I think !

Lunar Ronin · 10-26-2024, 07:09 PM

I do have to give Barnes & Noble this. The Nook Glowlight 4 Plus is considerably faster than it was when the device first released. The updates have really sped it up. I mean, it's an Android e-reader so it is no speed demon, but compared to how sluggish it was, it's considerably faster now.

sao · 02-13-2025, 05:32 PM

Hello,
A friend just gifted me a lightly used GL4+ (2023). It's been factory reset. To my horror it seems to require BN account before I can get started.

(1) Is there a way to use this without a BN account? (short of taking the device and use UART https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-acces...ation.4096829/)

(2) Can this be rooted? I found a partial thread in https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=360563 but it seems inconclusive at best.

(3) Any tips on sideloading if it cannot be rooted? I do not know what version of firmware it is running since I can't get pass the registration screen.

MANY THANKS!

(2)

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downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,249 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Boox Leaf 2	Ah, I found my problem! The version of Moon Reader Pro that the Amazon Appstore gives me is 7.0. It doesn't update beyond that. That version doesn't have the Hardware Keycode Mapping line. On my Boox Tab Mini C, the current version of Moon Reader Pro is 8.4. It has the Hardware Keycode Mapping line! Sooo.... the next challenge is getting 8.4 on my GL 4 +!

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HLS Wizard Posts: 2,122 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I finally picked up the new Barnes & Noble nook and it’s quite nice surprisingly

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HLS Wizard Posts: 2,122 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	Also, Barnes & Noble is having a buy one get 1 at 50% off on e-books

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HLS Wizard Posts: 2,122 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I think the biggest improvement is the lighting. I no longer have to use the highest setting

11-13-2023, 02:38 PM	#160
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,122 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	So far I’m really liking the new nook. The screen is fantastic better than all the past models. They finally got it right. I do wish they improved the margins and the line spacing etc. etc. given us more choices but I’m satisfied with a very nice high-quality screen And the added screensavers

11-13-2023, 03:29 PM	#161
The_Enobee Member Posts: 23 Karma: 937550 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Oregon Device: PaperWhite SE (12th Gen), Kobo Libra Colour	Agree, the screen is great, and the device overall feels very balanced in the hand and easy to hold for it's size. Really like the page turn buttons as well - excellent feel and much less accidental button pushing.

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sao Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: none	Hello, A friend just gifted me a lightly used GL4+ (2023). It's been factory reset. To my horror it seems to require BN account before I can get started. (1) Is there a way to use this without a BN account? (short of taking the device and use UART https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-acces...ation.4096829/) (2) Can this be rooted? I found a partial thread in https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=360563 but it seems inconclusive at best. (3) Any tips on sideloading if it cannot be rooted? I do not know what version of firmware it is running since I can't get pass the registration screen. MANY THANKS! (2)