Latest Firmware 2.1.2 is available now!

Onyx Boox · 06-13-2019, 06:41 AM

Announcement: The latest firmware 2.1.2 update for Note Pro, Nova Pro is available now. Please update by OTA or downloading from our update page. Updates for other models will be out later.

Question Mark · 06-13-2019, 11:42 AM

So far, it is working well on my Nova Pro... But then I wasn't experiencing all that many issues on the 2.1.1 firmware.

Still, glad that it is out. Will update my Note Pro later.

junkyardwillie · 06-13-2019, 05:43 PM

Can't wait to hear other's impression of how it works. Since you can't rollback firmware I'll probably wait a while

lumpynose · 06-14-2019, 12:55 AM

Of the two problems that affected me they did fix one of them, which was that previously you couldn't do a long press on a book in the library and select an alternative reader; you were only allowed neoreader. Now I can select other readers.

But the more aggravating problem still remains which is that neoreader still forces text-align: justified; i.e., a straight right margin rather than a ragged right margin. I prefer a ragged right margin because it avoids problems with noticeable uneven spacing between words. I'm testing with books I've formatted and use text-align: left; and which display properly in the calibre reader, sigil's previewer, adobe digital editions, librera, etc.

But luckily koreader is available and it's a dream come true for doing all of the things I do or might want to do. A really amazing piece of software. But considering how much the Note Pro costs I think it's abysmal that they can't provide a competent reader.

lumpynose · 06-14-2019, 01:01 AM

I forgot to say that in order to maximize my adventures with the update I did a factory reset after it installed.

That gave me two additional apps that are in Chinese; one looks like a game the other has a little bird for its icon (twitter or somesuch?).

I haven't tried setting up google play since the android apps invariably look like crap on an e-ink device since they don't know (or care) that it's grayscale.

Icey · 06-14-2019, 02:14 AM

what about the max 2 pro ? /

stjoe · 06-14-2019, 04:18 AM

I just upgraded to this firmware version.

- Now, I cannot create shortcut for Note app, previously using "Quick Shortcut Maker" app, I can create shortcut for Note and put it on homescreen.

- Now, everytime I switch to other app while writing a note, the note always insist to close and save. This is not practical if I want to switch back and forth from taking note to say reading FBreader. Previously while I read on FBReader, I can switch to note to take notes

Onyx Boox · 06-14-2019, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icey

what about the max 2 pro ? /

The latest firmware is available now. Please kindly check from here.

Onyx Boox · 06-14-2019, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumpynose

I forgot to say that in order to maximize my adventures with the update I did a factory reset after it installed.

That gave me two additional apps that are in Chinese; one looks like a game the other has a little bird for its icon (twitter or somesuch?).

I haven't tried setting up google play since the android apps invariably look like crap on an e-ink device since they don't know (or care) that it's grayscale.

Dear, we have forwarded this to our relative colleagues to follow up. You could long press the icons for these two Apps and press the "delete" button.

underscore · 06-14-2019, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onyx Boox

The latest firmware is available now. Please kindly check from here.

waiting for plain Nova

t4k1s · 06-14-2019, 10:40 AM

Hi all,

So when I checked for updates on my Onyx Max Pro 2, I noticed the 2.1.2 firmware. I installed it, but as it rebooted, it seems the home app keeps crashing and rebooting. At least that's what I think I am seeing. The home screen starts appearing, then flashing blank and again the home screen starts appearing, rendering the device completely unusable.

Here's video of the device showing the behavior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C7ZUiNkQXs

If I plug in a USB-cable and start clicking on the top menu bar, I can sometimes access the notification list. Same with the "task manager", but I cannot read any books nor can I access any apps (so I cannot access the settings to flash an older firmware).

The combination "powerbutton + back key" does _not_ give a factory reset menu but just starts the device. So, it seems like I'm out of options which is why I am posting on this forum. Any other owners having the same issue? Any suggestions on why the factory reset isn't working? I got the key combination from the Onyx website:
https://www.boox.com/support/faq/

"Switch off the device firstly, and then long press "back + power" buttons at the same time , enter into recovery mode. "

And it worked fine with the older firmware so I am _so_ regretting doing this update...

With friendly regards,
Takis

PS: I had posted this message earlier, but for some reason it was deleted? :-/

pdurrant · 06-14-2019, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t4k1s

PS: I had posted this message earlier, but for some reason it was deleted? :-/

No, it went into auto-moderation (so only visible to mods). And 'earlier' being ten minutes before.

I'd just approved it when you posted this one, so now it has been deleted.

t4k1s · 06-14-2019, 10:53 AM

Oh, sorry, I wasn't aware of that, I am not a frequent forum user anymore.

t4k1s · 06-14-2019, 11:05 AM

After many clicks, reboots, USB-connects and disconnects I managed to get into the settings menu. I was able to do a factory reset and now the device works again. I did lose everything on the device though, all my notes and it appears (which I hadn't expected) all my books on the device are gone too.

t4k1s · 06-14-2019, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t4k1s

After many clicks, reboots, USB-connects and disconnects I managed to get into the settings menu. I was able to do a factory reset and now the device works again. I did lose everything on the device though, all my notes and it appears (which I hadn't expected) all my books on the device are gone too.

Just reporting that the books weren't gone after all.

06-13-2019, 06:41 AM	#1
Onyx Boox Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 70 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: Boox Ereader	Latest Firmware 2.1.2 is available now! Announcement: The latest firmware 2.1.2 update for Note Pro, Nova Pro is available now. Please update by OTA or downloading from our update page. Updates for other models will be out later.

06-14-2019, 10:40 AM	#11
t4k1s Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2019 Device: Onyx Boox Max Pro	Homescreen crash loop Hi all, So when I checked for updates on my Onyx Max Pro 2, I noticed the 2.1.2 firmware. I installed it, but as it rebooted, it seems the home app keeps crashing and rebooting. At least that's what I think I am seeing. The home screen starts appearing, then flashing blank and again the home screen starts appearing, rendering the device completely unusable. Here's video of the device showing the behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C7ZUiNkQXs If I plug in a USB-cable and start clicking on the top menu bar, I can sometimes access the notification list. Same with the "task manager", but I cannot read any books nor can I access any apps (so I cannot access the settings to flash an older firmware). The combination "powerbutton + back key" does _not_ give a factory reset menu but just starts the device. So, it seems like I'm out of options which is why I am posting on this forum. Any other owners having the same issue? Any suggestions on why the factory reset isn't working? I got the key combination from the Onyx website: https://www.boox.com/support/faq/ "Switch off the device firstly, and then long press "back + power" buttons at the same time , enter into recovery mode. " And it worked fine with the older firmware so I am _so_ regretting doing this update... With friendly regards, Takis PS: I had posted this message earlier, but for some reason it was deleted? :-/

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06-13-2019, 11:42 AM	#2
Question Mark Wizard Posts: 1,414 Karma: 6513838 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: More than I need, but not as many as I would like.	So far, it is working well on my Nova Pro... But then I wasn't experiencing all that many issues on the 2.1.1 firmware. Still, glad that it is out. Will update my Note Pro later.

06-13-2019, 05:43 PM	#3
junkyardwillie Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 570 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Onyx Note Pro, Kobo H20 and iPad	Can't wait to hear other's impression of how it works. Since you can't rollback firmware I'll probably wait a while

06-14-2019, 12:55 AM	#4
lumpynose Wizard Posts: 1,086 Karma: 6719822 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Palm Pilot M105	Of the two problems that affected me they did fix one of them, which was that previously you couldn't do a long press on a book in the library and select an alternative reader; you were only allowed neoreader. Now I can select other readers. But the more aggravating problem still remains which is that neoreader still forces text-align: justified; i.e., a straight right margin rather than a ragged right margin. I prefer a ragged right margin because it avoids problems with noticeable uneven spacing between words. I'm testing with books I've formatted and use text-align: left; and which display properly in the calibre reader, sigil's previewer, adobe digital editions, librera, etc. But luckily koreader is available and it's a dream come true for doing all of the things I do or might want to do. A really amazing piece of software. But considering how much the Note Pro costs I think it's abysmal that they can't provide a competent reader.

06-14-2019, 01:01 AM	#5
lumpynose Wizard Posts: 1,086 Karma: 6719822 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Palm Pilot M105	I forgot to say that in order to maximize my adventures with the update I did a factory reset after it installed. That gave me two additional apps that are in Chinese; one looks like a game the other has a little bird for its icon (twitter or somesuch?). I haven't tried setting up google play since the android apps invariably look like crap on an e-ink device since they don't know (or care) that it's grayscale.

06-14-2019, 02:14 AM	#6
Icey Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Onyx max	what about the max 2 pro ? /

06-14-2019, 04:18 AM	#7
stjoe Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Singapore Device: Kindle DXG, Pocket eDGe, Kindle Paperwhite, Sony, Onyx N96, Onyx Nova	I just upgraded to this firmware version. - Now, I cannot create shortcut for Note app, previously using "Quick Shortcut Maker" app, I can create shortcut for Note and put it on homescreen. - Now, everytime I switch to other app while writing a note, the note always insist to close and save. This is not practical if I want to switch back and forth from taking note to say reading FBreader. Previously while I read on FBReader, I can switch to note to take notes

06-14-2019, 10:53 AM	#13
t4k1s Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2019 Device: Onyx Boox Max Pro	Oh, sorry, I wasn't aware of that, I am not a frequent forum user anymore.

06-14-2019, 11:05 AM	#14
t4k1s Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2019 Device: Onyx Boox Max Pro	After many clicks, reboots, USB-connects and disconnects I managed to get into the settings menu. I was able to do a factory reset and now the device works again. I did lose everything on the device though, all my notes and it appears (which I hadn't expected) all my books on the device are gone too.

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