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[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] David0226:
My one complaint regarding the stock reader is that it could use more font size and line spacing choices.

For most other readers it is that most of the ones I have tried do not even have the ability to read and use the css included in the epub. What the stock reader calls "publisher defaults". (NOTE: AIReader doesn't do this either, but its default "eink" settings just seem to format the book exactly as I would like to see it.) For me the ideal reader application would use the css included with the epub with the ability to override some specific settings as selected by the user. Most reader applications have way too many settings for me to attempt to mess with and settings that work on one epub don't work so well on another so I end up playing with the settings each time I change books. So, for me, the stock reader gives me the best, though not perfect, reading experience.

A couple of things to note about me. First, I am an IT professional (UNIX/Linux) and so am very comfortable making modifications to my rooted device. As such, I have been able to configure the fonts I like for the stock reader using adb shell. Second, I read books from many different sources, including B&N (I have to use the stock reader for those anyway). I have enough knowledge to modify formatting inside a DRM free epub, so if it looks weird in the stock reader, I just change the formatting.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
There is a patch for better font sizes, see: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=43393044&highlight=nook121patch+zip#post43393044

You need to apktool d, mergesmali, apktool b and jarsigner.

Depending on your needs and how you do things you may need to resign your Nook's system.

There is stuff about resigning in the rest of that thread.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
I've been making my own Nook reader which works on other devices too.

Right now it's more a proof of principle.

Still, it's good enough now that it's my only reader.

It's missing a lot of features still, but it has:

Portrait/Landscape/Auto modes

Epub variable font sizes, variable line spacing, variable margins.

Pdf variable overscan.

Can read library books.

Progress stripe at the bottom.

I think that it has better page turns than the stock reader, which is surprising.

Edit: Follow the thread at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2728769
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] geopapa:
I use Alreader's latest version and I find it very good except one detail. Although it has the settings to choose after how many pages to refresh the screen it always refreshes specially in fullscreen mode. In non-fullscreen it usually refreshes every two pages..

Has anyone managed to fix it?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] mobamoba:
On the Alreader forum, if you scroll down a bit on the first post, you'll see an Eink specific version of Alreader. Perhaps this will solve your problem: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=340035
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] geopapa:
Thanks for your answer, I installed this version and found out it has the same behaviour as play store's.

BUT I managed to find a workaround to make alreader refresh every some pages after playing with the settings. One wierd thing I discovered is that you must have buttons panel ON even on fullscreen..(otherwise it refreshes every page)

Also it refreshes on chapter change etc. You must play with the settings to find one that suit you..
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] wozhere:
I only get refresh, full screen or not, every five pages or so regardless of changing it in settings. E-ink should be off for night mode and more anyway. I will upload my settings xml which has chAnged tonight or over the weekend:

With Caliber I have converted many pdf or even mobi files to epub & txt. To get rid of quote texts having halo & shadow:

MENU: styles: cite (2nd) page: set contour to None & untick Shadow

Also some settings conflict if you set colors yourself AND non Text (code cite title) etc do hAve their own settings. For example a quote in night mode shows but in day mode is too light. I fixed all these.

Also downloaded some fonts. I'll upload them with my new settings xml for those interested to try. I have also tested a certain old version of Mantano Reader Premium and it should be in the top four list. Might do a short review and include it in the OP. However with good settings, AlReader is still the top predator.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] skyli91:
The best for me is cool reader:

- nightmode

- dictionaries (I use colordict with it for double click)

- jumping links (long press for me) and the back button goes to previous place

- customise the eink refresh type and frequency

- i can set statusbar to very tiny

- etc... :D

I just like it :) But i think I haven't tried AIReader yet, so I'll try that too :) thanks
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] wozhere:
P.S. Added Mantano as joined 3rd in OP

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AlReader:

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I do get refresh on page turn, only not if turning quickly. Also if flipping through, only get it every 5 pages or so.

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To copy the settings xml file AND Fonts files to system, use the best file manager for Android:

Total Commander which is like the old NC file manager. Easy dual pane (landscape) transfer with Windows ftp etc. and easy atts management, editing etc. too. Automatically takes care of permissions with a simple OK button from you, quick connect to your Windows with LAN plugin, also has FTP plugin etc:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2574655

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settings I currently have, which is still changing. In system root files:

\data\data\com.neverland.alreader\shared_prefs

NOT data/data/ in SD-Card, but in System files Root!

Replace your file:

com.neverland.alreader_preferences.xml

with my uploaded attachment. 10 seconds job with Total Commander.

Backup your current one in case you want to revert.

File attached to this post.

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Note font settings etc differs for each profile. I have 2 here in my settings, day & night.

I set quotes in books (Cite) without shadow & contour (see my last post) AND not italic but in bold.

To install fonts, download fonts, with Total Commander copy new fonts to your font folder:

/system/fonts/

In system files root, easy with total Commander again.

REBOOT device to take effect.

download fonts:

http://uploaded.net/file/iefjg5st

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I use mainly font: APhont

But sometimes use: GilSans, Arial, Helvetica Med, Roboto, Segoe & Zegoe, etc. as seen in screenshots.

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bon chance.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] richardcoop:
I love the page turns and the lack of page flashing! I've been using it.

One downside I noticed; The screen tends to look dirty after reading many pages. (see picture)
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
Wow, I've never seen anything half as dirty.

I read quite a bit and have never seen that.

How many pages do you estimate before it gets like that?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] wozhere:
Forgot to say that my uploaded AlReader xml settings file uses my current font APhont which I installed. If not installing my attached fonts which inCludes that font, goto settings for each profile (night & day) and choose the main font type for TEXT (top one) to whatever you like. Most of the rest (cite, etc) of the font types are set to follow that font setting.

Also the filenames for the screen captures in my last post tell you which font is used for each one.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] geopapa:
Well, that's the reason for screen refreshing sometimes :laugh:
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] richardcoop:
I would say that shot was about after about 20-25 or so pages.

---------- Post added at 10:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------

I tested the latest nook glo-lite at the B&N store. The reader in it went many pages without flash and there was no dirty buildup on the screen like I saw.

Could there be a change in the basic elink screen technology eliminating a need for flashing?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] maninthearena:
Does anybody else have a problem with Alreader not displaying italic and bold text ?

I love the way Alreader handles footnotes, but it ignores italicized and bold text -which Coolreader, Fbreader and Renate's reader all notice and display properly. I thought it might have been the settings, but I tried all the relevant settings and changed fonts around to no avail.

It seems like the reader is not registering the html that indicates italic text, strings such as "<blockquote class="calibre60"><span class="italic">" get completely ignored.

Perhaps, the backlight makes the ghosting less visible, similar to how raising the backlight on your TV reduces the screen's reflectivity/glare.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] wozhere:
As I said yesterday I tested then changed italics for cite to bold, both are displayed, bold can be seen in screen captures. Italics & contour are on second page in settings for each text category.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
I couldn't replicate this.

See the specific thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52766379
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] richardcoop:
Nope had the backlight off.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] skyli91:
Okay, I've tried out AIReader but my preferred reader is still Coolreader :) It has more and better settings for me
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] OverByter:
This conversation has gotten way off topic and should be moved to it's own thread. As I posted in another thread, you are comparing apples to oranges, the new Glo Light has a next generation display compared to our device.

OB
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] geopapa:
I 'm currently trying coolreader and find it very nice and fast and easy to use but like with alreader I cannot control screen refresh (with alreader I finally made it work..) It refreshes every page with both fast and fast2 modes... Is there any "trick" I must try?

Thanks in advance
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] skyli91:
Uh. I thought those settings are working but they are not working for mee too. Anyway, I always like full refresh on every page. Text is much sharper and clearer. I can see the difference between a single "no refresh" page turn and "with refresh". The outlines of the text is sharper and without the artifacts from the previous page. Cool Reader refreshes except when you are between 5 seconds. I thought it is able to change but it looks like it's buggy. Maybe we can report it and they fix it.

There is a non working setting for Full screen update interval.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] NookST Student:
Can somebody guide me how to export my highlights in AlReader to my Computer ?

I am a student and I want my notes and text highlights may be for next 5 years.So I think saving my book with their highlights to my pc will be the best action.

But I couldn't find a way.

Somebody mentioned in another thread that emailing the book can save it to the pc with embedded highlights.

Please somebody guide me to this direction.

Best Regards
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] wozhere:
To transfer files between Android devices and computers, fast & easy total wifi networking:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49401490&postcount=2
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] NookST Student:
Thank you for the reply

But my problem is I want to export the epub/mobi book and its highlight to view on my pc.I know that I can copy the files in my Sd card directly to my pc.(Alreader backup)

What I want is get my books and their highlights to view on my pc using readers like Adobe Digital Edition or Calibra reader.I can see a file called ( .mrk) is created as highlight file on my sd card:confused:

Please direct me to get this done not just file transfer.

BTW Ranate NST has created an simple app to transfer files from Nook

Best Regard
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] wozhere:
Right, I'm not sure Adobe Digital Edition or Calibra reader will pick up the settings. Your files particulars are in:

system files section (not SD Card), which you can browse with Total Commander file manager or others like Root explorer app in:

File system root/data/data/com.neverland.alreader/databases

They could be in various formats, db xml etc. Have a look and test them with Windows readers and db readers to check.

Also try their forum which seems to be down at the moment, might have to use google Russian translation though.

http://www.alreader.com/?lang=en
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] NookST Student:
I installed AlReader for pc .

Unfortunately it create a different file (.alm) not (.mrk) as on Nook.I am bit disappointed. :crying:

Anyway I thought of contacting the developer.But the entire forum is in Russian. I can read via Google Translator.

Anyone here who can request the developer in Russian or found any solution ?

My only hope is Ranate NST's Reader app

Thank you
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] keldi:
The PC-version of AlReader isn't developing now, and it's not compatible with Android-version.

The only way to synchronize the highlights in AlReader to Computer is to install Android-emulator with AlReader app:

1. Install BlueStacks on PC.

2. Download AlReader-apk from official site and run it in BlueStacks.

3. Copy from your Nook:

- the files with books;

- the files .mrk: they only have the information what text in your book must be highlighted (without quick opening the fragment in book with this text);

- the file favorAR.db (from sdcard/AlReader or somewhere similar): this SQLite-database has information about bookmarks.

The path to the books and .mrk files in Android emulator must be the same as on your Nook (or you may edit the paths to books in favoAR.db).

After all, as a result, you have Android with AlReader on your PC (and may be it's possible sync it with AlReader on your Nook with something like dropsync). But it's not look like just having synchronization of highlights to some reader-program on PC, so it's up to you to decide is it worth to do or not.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] ayllu:
Trying, alreader, stock reader and cool reader i decided to use cool reader, because has the option to underline instead of highlights that make text more readeble, and is do better in multiples pages, is intuitive, and also its easy to export the highlights to a txt file and navigate on all underline txt, alreader has the wonderful option to see the end notes as foot notes, that is some i love it, and the style for books its more configurable, and looks nice very nice, but its not much intuitive for highlights, but save all citations in a txt o mkr file so no export is needed.

The main think of a reader app for me is the manage of underline text, and export it, will be better if files can be save in db file, so you get almost a data base of all your marks with order , and the option to categorize them, also is nice the possibility of view foot notes in the same page, and also a nice smooth view for text easy to configurate.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] :
My favorite is Renate NST's Temblast Reader. Here's the app's thread link: A new reader app
[HTC First] russian392:
I am sure there are a lot of people who are willing to help the cyanogenmod development brewing somewhere around the forums. So to make it easier for dev's to find help, beta testers and so on, please, if you want to help please post a reply here including the following information.
[HTC First] russian392:
Username:Russian392

Contact:PM of xda, then i will give an email address

Skills:I have experience in app development, SQL databases and adapters, Java.

How can i help:I can be a beta tester or anyway dev see's fit
[HTC First] abrahammmmmmm_:
Username: abrahammmmmmm_

Contact: PM on xda

Skills: been modding since I was 10. I know my way around adb related stuff and I've got allot of free time.

How can I help: anything really, willing to try tweaks, scripts, mods, etc. Willing to flash unstable things
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoltrix:
I will keep a close eye for any issues regarding battery life but can someone just reassure me that everything is fine and the battery is not fried?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
it should be fine. my nexus 7 has been plugged in for 3 weeks straight :angel:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
You're kidding? The phone has built in circuitry that'll limit the charge. You haven't damaged anything
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nightfishing:
My Galaxy Tab has been plugged in for about a year; no worries :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biscuitownz:
How do you explain the phones in stores that are plugged in 24/7? :) No harm was done whatsoever. I've left tablets plugged in months on end sometimes.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeffu:
Helllllo everyone!

So I apologize for being one of those people who just come here to ask questions. ;) Unfortunately life doesn't have room for me spending time playing with my Android devices anymore, so having it 'work' is more important to me.

I am on 4.3, ParanoidAndroid 3.96. I am not on the latest because it took some time to have the app TouchControl work (with my Franco kernel), and Secure Settings etc. that I chose to just stick with it because it worked really well for me.

The problem!

I recently noticed that if I tried to switch to the front facing camera, it'd hang. After that, I would not be able to use my torch/led, and going into the camera would tell me that "The camera is not connected" or something like that. I could only fix this by clearing all the data on my Gallery, and shutting down, and then turning on again. Reboot would not work.

If I did that, I could go into my camera and use the rear camera fine. Take pictures, record video, etc. Torch works as normal. It's just that once I attempt to go into the front camera, this problem happens.

It's weird because I didn't flash anything or change any settings when this happened. I DID install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.mrogalski.saidit which wouldn't let me record a video while being used, but I since disabled/uninstalled it which solved that problem.

I have done a lot of googling on this problem, and noticed that I am not the only one who has this problem. For some people it seems like their phone is new, and some it just happens out of nowhere. For that reason I suspect it might be a hardware problem that can occur randomly, but it's weird that after triggering the problem, that my torch won't work anymore as well. Unless the torch is somehow tied to the camera/flash, and by triggering the problem when I try to access the front camera, it isn't able to 'call' the camera/flash anymore as a result?

I bought my Nexus 4 from Google in May 2013, so I believe I still have until May 2014 to RMA it, correct? Would I get another Nexus 4 at this point, or maybe I'd get a Nexus 5 instead? :o

Thanks in advance for any insight into my problem!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bladebuddy:
I know you would like to keep the rom you are on but to be on that rom you must have a custom recovery installed. So if I was you I would back you're rom up then flash something different to see if its hardware related or not . If so then return the phone.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeffu:
Thanks for the reply.

I tried installing the latest PA rom, but came up with an error. I had the rom I was on originally still, so I tried wiping and flashing it again. Finished flashing, went and opened the camera and it still happened. Looks like it's a hardware problem then!

I guess I'll go look up a guide to flashing back to stock now. :(
[HTC Droid DNA] abpilgrim:
I will start by saying I've never done any updating, rooting, unlocking, etc on any Android device. I used to do some with Blackberry but I've just stayed stock with my Android devices.

I'm currently using the HTC Droid DNA and I chatted online today with an HTC support person regarding my issues. I bought my phone from an individual last year and apparently he must have unlocked the bootloader. I'm running Android Version 4.1.1 and my software # is 1.15.605.4 701RD. Apparently I've missed the last 2 updates and I don't have the option from my phone to manually check for updates. Based on my chat today with HTC there's nowhere online they will allow me to download the updates. They mentioned taking it to a Verizon store but I don't want to do that. I would really like to be able to get the newest software version. Can anyone help me get the newest updates?
[HTC Droid DNA] supragrom:
If it's rooted, install flash image gui from play store, install twrp recovery and then flash santod040's stock rom, to bring your phone to the latest stuff :)
[HTC Droid DNA] thayl0:
Now first thing first. Try a factory reset.. backup your data first. If that doesn't fix the issue comment and Ill tell you what to do next.
[HTC Droid DNA] orangekid:
Are you trying to be on the latest firmware as it comes from HTC (Stock), or the latest firmware modified with custom options and tweaks as in a custom ROM?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boyob32:
Random question but here goes...

Is it possible to create apps that specifically use a particular module?

An example would be downloading a torrent using wifi but watching YouTube on 3G, simultaneously...

Xperia Z
[HTC One S] gimmeitorilltell:
I may use this one at some point. This is pretty stable!
[HTC One S] phoenixita:
I was building this ROM. In fact if you search over the forum you could see my thread. Anyway build it and support it if you want.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2583073
[HTC One S] gimmeitorilltell:
I don't know how I missed your post phoenixita! I do apologize and will ask a mod to remove this! I actually did a search when I was typing in the thread title but it never showed up. Next time I will definitely do a more thorough search.
[HTC One S] phoenixita:
Man don't worry i don't have time to support this. I wrote the guide cause i wanted devs in one S forums so you can build and support mokee for ville! :) maybe next time search better lol
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] 1-2tje:
Hi

When i have appointments in my calender, i get a notice on my today screen with my first upcoming appointment. But now i've got no upcoming appointments these next days, i get a message of a appointment next friday! A little early for a reminder i think! Is it possible to set a maximum number of daus in advance a message is shown? thx
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] outz:
same thing happens here. i havent found an option to change it as of yet. getting a reminder 7 days ahead of time is kinda pointless.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] J-Mac:
Take a look at PocketBreeze.

You can configure it to see just about any amount of various PIM events (Appointments, Meetings, Tasks, Birthdays & Anniversaries, Contacts, etc.) on the Today screen.

Plus it allows you to add custom tabs and see any other Today screen plugins on a tab within PocketBreeze.

(And, yes - I'm biased. I moderate there! :) )
[General Questions and Answers] John6670:
I have a Nvidia Shield in which I use Shou Video Recording to record my gameplay or what i'm doing(similar to capture cards)

The Issue is that the App doesn't allow direct audio recording from the shield, and the closest thing would be the "Mic option"(which unfortunately records the sound of my button presses as well)

So I was wondering, is there a separate app that can record audio directly from the shield, or any android device?without worrying about any noise from the background? As well as recording from the background of the Android phone? Meaning if I'm playing a game, the app will still be internal audio recording the games sound.
[General Questions and Answers] John6670:
bah, maybe it doesnt exist yet after all
[General Questions and Answers] dio stesso:
I don't think there is
[General Questions and Answers] juan120535:
Internal audio

You can use SCR PRO to record video and audio