Synchronize reading a book on two different onyx devices

dedalos · 09-28-2022, 09:42 AM

I would like to know if it is possible and how to keep reading a book synchronized on two different onyx devices. a nova 3 and an air 2 plus. A thousand thanks

Renate · 09-28-2022, 07:26 PM

Maybe some reading software does it, but it would have to use some server.
That means that you'd have to leave WiFi on.

Ok, you could come up with a solution which synchronized over a USB connection.
Still, that's also a bit cumbersome.

Then there is the question of what kind of data is used for position. It's all different between different reader software. If you stick to one software you're ok treating reading position as an opaque blob.

For instance, on my current book I'm on page 75, that is "chapter6.xhtml#point(/1/4/2/28/3:208)".
The numbers represent HTML nodes.

Markismus · 09-29-2022, 05:06 AM

According to Onyx Boox support on Reddit they can't do it.

The simplest way that I can think of is to use Koreader on all devices. It has a feature called progress sync that does just that.

Onyx saves all info in a database, so that means either extracting and syncing and importing into the databases, with the hassle of checking for latest info..,
Yes, it could work with a small script that maintains a file with the info and timestamp and syncronizes it with the database and for instance Syncthing to synchronize those files over the internet. So you would be setting up three(!) sync's. Looks like a perfect way to introduce errors to me.

If you don't like Koreader, I saw other apps being thrown into the mix on Reddit, a.o. MoonReader, ReadEra.

yokos · 09-29-2022, 06:23 AM

From firmware version 3.3 changelog:

Code:

Library and NeoReader:
Reading data, including progress, annotation, highlight, and handwritten notes, 
can be synced across devices via Onyx Cloud.

Markismus · 09-29-2022, 07:04 AM

Nice! And the instructions for that are here. (From the same reddit post.)

cicabum · 09-29-2022, 04:19 PM

it's very simple! I transfer the files from the computer to the ebook reader via Calibre and Calibre Companion and then I synchronize the same folder where the ebooks are between the two devices through an app like FolderSync (it is compatible with Google Drive, Onedrive or Dropbox etc.). Since I only use pdf files and these pdf files integrate the notes taken by hand, by synchronizing this type of file I can also synchronize all the notes, highlights etc.
Using this approach the only thing you have to remember each time, before turning off the device, is to turn on the wifi and do the synchronization, otherwise the notes taken on one device will not be synchronized with the other. I have also included a shortcut in the Edge Gestures app to be able to sync via Foldersync by simply swiping on the edge of the screen

cicabum · 09-29-2022, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokos

From firmware version 3.3 changelog:

Code:

Library and NeoReader:
Reading data, including progress, annotation, highlight, and handwritten notes, 
can be synced across devices via Onyx Cloud.

I hope that it will be possible not only to do synchronization of notes taken on "Note Calendar," but also that the calendar will be visible through the browser. The development of this app is still lagging behind.

skimminstones · 10-10-2022, 12:00 PM

dont they run on android? Cant you just use the kindle app on both devices. That syncs between my android devices and the kindle reader.

dedalos · 10-14-2022, 01:29 AM

If I take notes on a book that I am reading on neoreader I cannot synchronize the same book and the notes taken on another onyx

cicabum · 10-15-2022, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dedalos

If I take notes on a book that I am reading on neoreader I cannot synchronize the same book and the notes taken on another onyx

It will be possible with the 3.3 firmware.

jrylander · 12-31-2022, 06:04 AM

I have not been able to get reading progress to sync automatically and only by manually syncing inside the reader. Does anyone else had the pleasure of having it done automaticially_

BanditoB · 01-01-2023, 03:09 PM

It would be really nice to have it sync automatically, but for now it appears that you must tap on the cloud icon to save your progress. Perhaps a future update will address this.

ottischwenk · 01-02-2023, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrylander

I have not been able to get reading progress to sync automatically and only by manually syncing inside the reader. Does anyone else had the pleasure of having it done automaticially_

Im using AlReader

jrylander · 01-06-2023, 05:48 AM

I just saw that my old onyx note does not even have manual sync!

It was just the new air that got me trying

Markismus · 02-14-2023, 05:02 PM

I see that this thread is still relevant.

The link to reddit for note-transfer in my previous post is obsolete, though. All the handwritten notes are prefectly synced across the devices for me. However, those inside pdf-files are not. I am trying to get pdf-files both with scribbles and text-notes from my Note Pro v.3.2.3 to my Note 5 v.3.3.1.

So far I have been able to export the scribbles to pdf. However, the text-notes are reduced to underlined text, no notes. It's maddening.

@Renate Do you remember the location of the database file? Can't find the relevant thread in which you posted that info.
Anyone know whether the database has changed architecture between firmware versions 3.2.3 and 3.3.1?

09-28-2022, 09:42 AM	#1
dedalos Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: kobo GLO	Synchronize reading a book on two different onyx devices I would like to know if it is possible and how to keep reading a book synchronized on two different onyx devices. a nova 3 and an air 2 plus. A thousand thanks

09-29-2022, 06:23 AM	#4
yokos Pac-Man caught my iLiad. Posts: 807 Karma: 3595 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany; next to Baltic Sea Device: Boox Max Lumi, iRex iLiad (RIP)	From firmware version 3.3 changelog: Code: Library and NeoReader: Reading data, including progress, annotation, highlight, and handwritten notes, can be synced across devices via Onyx Cloud.

09-29-2022, 04:19 PM	#6
cicabum Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 27732 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Onyx Note3, Nova3, Hisense A5, Hisense Q5, Dasung Paperlike Pro-f	it's very simple! I transfer the files from the computer to the ebook reader via Calibre and Calibre Companion and then I synchronize the same folder where the ebooks are between the two devices through an app like FolderSync (it is compatible with Google Drive, Onedrive or Dropbox etc.). Since I only use pdf files and these pdf files integrate the notes taken by hand, by synchronizing this type of file I can also synchronize all the notes, highlights etc. Using this approach the only thing you have to remember each time, before turning off the device, is to turn on the wifi and do the synchronization, otherwise the notes taken on one device will not be synchronized with the other. I have also included a shortcut in the Edge Gestures app to be able to sync via Foldersync by simply swiping on the edge of the screen Last edited by cicabum; 09-29-2022 at 04:30 PM.

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09-28-2022, 07:26 PM	#2
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,920 Karma: 17236157 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	Maybe some reading software does it, but it would have to use some server. That means that you'd have to leave WiFi on. Ok, you could come up with a solution which synchronized over a USB connection. Still, that's also a bit cumbersome. Then there is the question of what kind of data is used for position. It's all different between different reader software. If you stick to one software you're ok treating reading position as an opaque blob. For instance, on my current book I'm on page 75, that is "chapter6.xhtml#point(/1/4/2/28/3:208)". The numbers represent HTML nodes.

09-29-2022, 05:06 AM	#3
Markismus Guru Posts: 955 Karma: 149907 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rotterdam Device: HiSenseA5ProCC, Cracked OnyxNotePro, Note5, Kobo Glo, Aura	According to Onyx Boox support on Reddit they can't do it. The simplest way that I can think of is to use Koreader on all devices. It has a feature called progress sync that does just that. Onyx saves all info in a database, so that means either extracting and syncing and importing into the databases, with the hassle of checking for latest info.., Yes, it could work with a small script that maintains a file with the info and timestamp and syncronizes it with the database and for instance Syncthing to synchronize those files over the internet. So you would be setting up three(!) sync's. Looks like a perfect way to introduce errors to me. If you don't like Koreader, I saw other apps being thrown into the mix on Reddit, a.o. MoonReader, ReadEra.

09-29-2022, 07:04 AM	#5
Markismus Guru Posts: 955 Karma: 149907 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rotterdam Device: HiSenseA5ProCC, Cracked OnyxNotePro, Note5, Kobo Glo, Aura	Nice! And the instructions for that are here. (From the same reddit post.)

10-10-2022, 12:00 PM	#8
skimminstones Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: Kindle	dont they run on android? Cant you just use the kindle app on both devices. That syncs between my android devices and the kindle reader.

10-14-2022, 01:29 AM	#9
dedalos Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: kobo GLO	If I take notes on a book that I am reading on neoreader I cannot synchronize the same book and the notes taken on another onyx

12-31-2022, 06:04 AM	#11
jrylander Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: Onyx Boox Note Pro	I have not been able to get reading progress to sync automatically and only by manually syncing inside the reader. Does anyone else had the pleasure of having it done automaticially_

01-01-2023, 03:09 PM	#12
BanditoB Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 92594 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle Scribe, Boox Tab Ultra, Boox Tab Ultra C, Kindle Oasis-9th Gen	It would be really nice to have it sync automatically, but for now it appears that you must tap on the cloud icon to save your progress. Perhaps a future update will address this.

01-06-2023, 05:48 AM	#14
jrylander Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: Onyx Boox Note Pro	I just saw that my old onyx note does not even have manual sync! It was just the new air that got me trying

02-14-2023, 05:02 PM	#15
Markismus Guru Posts: 955 Karma: 149907 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rotterdam Device: HiSenseA5ProCC, Cracked OnyxNotePro, Note5, Kobo Glo, Aura	I see that this thread is still relevant. The link to reddit for note-transfer in my previous post is obsolete, though. All the handwritten notes are prefectly synced across the devices for me. However, those inside pdf-files are not. I am trying to get pdf-files both with scribbles and text-notes from my Note Pro v.3.2.3 to my Note 5 v.3.3.1. So far I have been able to export the scribbles to pdf. However, the text-notes are reduced to underlined text, no notes. It's maddening. @Renate Do you remember the location of the database file? Can't find the relevant thread in which you posted that info. Anyone know whether the database has changed architecture between firmware versions 3.2.3 and 3.3.1?

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