pb firmware 6.0

zslengyel · 01-24-2020, 05:14 AM

I have heard rumours about an ongoing beta test of firmware version 6. Is there someone maybe who is participating in this test, and can shortly summarize what to expect from this new version? Thanks!

Cyfranek · 01-24-2020, 08:04 AM

It's almost ready for PB Touch HD 3. I should be available to public about mid February. Other models will be update during next months 2020.

mikkelnl · 01-27-2020, 09:37 AM

Any big/new features coming in fw 6?

cassini · 03-24-2020, 01:07 PM

I do not understand german lang pretty well, but I suppose incoming of new firmware 6.0 for PB ereaders tomorrow. Now for PB Touch HD3.
https://www.e-reader-forum.de/t/pock....154937/page-2

Pax · 03-25-2020, 09:09 AM

Yes, it says, the firmware should be available today. Let's hope and see.

cassini · 03-25-2020, 02:10 PM

There is an updated comment. New fimware is planned on March 31.

LucyOne · 03-25-2020, 03:52 PM

I am beta-testing and there are quite a few changes. These are the most important ones:

- redesigned homescreen with more book covers shown
- shortcuts on homescreen can be changed
- flightmode
- recommendations from the shop on homescreen (can be switched off)
- new context menu on homescreen, including "open with" (works with KoReader and CoolReader)
- one login for Pocketbook Shop, Send-to-PB and PB Cloud
- new EPUB reader engine for EPUB3
- redesigned the audiobook player

There are still some bugs in the current beta, that's why the release was postponed.

alesb · 03-26-2020, 09:41 AM

Hi LucyOne,

many thanks for news. Sounds fine. Could you share new homescreen photo?

Thanks!

Krios · 03-26-2020, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyOne

I am beta-testing and there are quite a few changes. These are the most important ones:

- redesigned homescreen with more book covers shown
- shortcuts on homescreen can be changed
- flightmode
- recommendations from the shop on homescreen (can be switched off)
- new context menu on homescreen, including "open with" (works with KoReader and CoolReader)
- one login for Pocketbook Shop, Send-to-PB and PB Cloud
- new EPUB reader engine for EPUB3
- redesigned the audiobook player

There are still some bugs in the current beta, that's why the release was postponed.

Hi, did they finally added option to justify text in default reader (text alignment), i know KoReader have that option, but i prefer default reader.

LucyOne · 03-26-2020, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krios

Hi, did they finally added option to justify text in default reader (text alignment), i know KoReader have that option, but i prefer default reader.

No, the settings in the PB reader are the same as before.

Lykke · 03-27-2020, 06:48 AM

I see it's officially released for the Touch HD 3.
https://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/su...ook-touch-hd-3
Hoping for a TL3 release as well.

cassini · 03-27-2020, 10:19 AM

And font bolding or make it more contrasted? Hm?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyOne

I am beta-testing and there are quite a few changes. These are the most important ones:

- redesigned homescreen with more book covers shown
- shortcuts on homescreen can be changed
- flightmode
- recommendations from the shop on homescreen (can be switched off)
- new context menu on homescreen, including "open with" (works with KoReader and CoolReader)
- one login for Pocketbook Shop, Send-to-PB and PB Cloud
- new EPUB reader engine for EPUB3
- redesigned the audiobook player

There are still some bugs in the current beta, that's why the release was postponed.

Lykke · 03-27-2020, 10:49 AM

cassini: No, not according to release notes.

Cyfranek · 03-28-2020, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lykke

Hoping for a TL3 release as well.

There are official plans only for more three old models: Touch Lux 4, InkPad 3 and InkPad 3 Pro.

Lykke · 03-28-2020, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyfranek

There are official plans only for more three old models: Touch Lux 4, InkPad 3 and InkPad 3 Pro.

Good to know. I guess optimizing for lower-end devices is time consuming and not a priority, but the firmware for TL3 is OK and I'll make do.

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zslengyel Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Hungary Device: Boox Nova 2 (Pocketbook Inkpad3 740, Kindle Paperwhite 3)	pb firmware 6.0 I have heard rumours about an ongoing beta test of firmware version 6. Is there someone maybe who is participating in this test, and can shortly summarize what to expect from this new version? Thanks!

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Cyfranek Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 12332 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Poland Device: PocketBok Touch HD 3, Kindle Oasis 3, Tolino Vision 3 HD	It's almost ready for PB Touch HD 3. I should be available to public about mid February. Other models will be update during next months 2020.

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mikkelnl Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2020 Device: Pocketbook Touch HD 3	Any big/new features coming in fw 6?

03-24-2020, 01:07 PM	#4
cassini Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 3	I do not understand german lang pretty well, but I suppose incoming of new firmware 6.0 for PB ereaders tomorrow. Now for PB Touch HD3. https://www.e-reader-forum.de/t/pock....154937/page-2

03-25-2020, 09:09 AM	#5
Pax Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 1052388 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Germany, Potsdam Device: Pocketbook Touch HD 3, Sony PRS 650	Yes, it says, the firmware should be available today. Let's hope and see.

03-25-2020, 02:10 PM	#6
cassini Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 3	There is an updated comment. New fimware is planned on March 31.

03-25-2020, 03:52 PM	#7
LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	I am beta-testing and there are quite a few changes. These are the most important ones: - redesigned homescreen with more book covers shown - shortcuts on homescreen can be changed - flightmode - recommendations from the shop on homescreen (can be switched off) - new context menu on homescreen, including "open with" (works with KoReader and CoolReader) - one login for Pocketbook Shop, Send-to-PB and PB Cloud - new EPUB reader engine for EPUB3 - redesigned the audiobook player There are still some bugs in the current beta, that's why the release was postponed.

03-26-2020, 09:41 AM	#8
alesb Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2020 Device: Pocketbook HD 3	Hi LucyOne, many thanks for news. Sounds fine. Could you share new homescreen photo? Thanks!

03-27-2020, 06:48 AM	#11
Lykke Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 181928 Join Date: Aug 2017 Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 3	I see it's officially released for the Touch HD 3. https://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/su...ook-touch-hd-3 Hoping for a TL3 release as well.

03-27-2020, 10:49 AM	#13
Lykke Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 181928 Join Date: Aug 2017 Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 3	cassini: No, not according to release notes.

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