FBReader in the App Store Status Update
The journey to bring FBReader with encryption features to the App Store has finally reached its destination. Starting today, the latest version of the Mac app is available for installation both from our website and the App Store.
There's more exciting news: the iOS version with Readium LCP is now unfrozen, moving forward, and we're preparing to release it very soon.
The journey to bring FBReader with encryption features to the App Store has finally reached its destination. Starting today, the latest version of the Mac app is available for installation both from our website and the App Store.
There's more exciting news: the iOS version with Readium LCP is now unfrozen, moving forward, and we're preparing to release it very soon.
FBReader 3.7.5 for Android
The August update focuses on enhancing book content rendering.
FBReader for Android now supports the SVG image format, bringing it in line with the iOS and desktop versions. Additionally, we’ve made minor improvements in CSS processing, primarily addressing image sizes and text colours.
The August update focuses on enhancing book content rendering.
FBReader for Android now supports the SVG image format, bringing it in line with the iOS and desktop versions. Additionally, we’ve made minor improvements in CSS processing, primarily addressing image sizes and text colours.
FBReader 3.7.6 for Android
The September update brings minor bug fixes and enhances the overall user experience.
📚 The pan gesture in image browsing mode, broken in version 3.7.5, has been restored.
📚 The app scales images to fit within the page boundaries, which was also broken in 3.7.5.
📚 Night mode now displays CSS-defined colours accurately.
📚 FBReader can now open books directly from Gmail attachments.
📚 The selection popup appears closer to the highlighted text for improved usability.
The September update brings minor bug fixes and enhances the overall user experience.
📚 The pan gesture in image browsing mode, broken in version 3.7.5, has been restored.
📚 The app scales images to fit within the page boundaries, which was also broken in 3.7.5.
📚 Night mode now displays CSS-defined colours accurately.
📚 FBReader can now open books directly from Gmail attachments.
📚 The selection popup appears closer to the highlighted text for improved usability.
iOS version beta testing
FBReader 1.2 for iOS will be publicly released in the next few weeks.
Exclusively for the channel readers, we're offering a beta version for testing. To install the beta on your iPhone or iPad, please follow the link.
Please report any issues you find. This is your chance to make the upcoming release better.
What's new in this version:
🍎 Full compatibility with the iPhone 16 series and iOS 18.
🍎 We've updated the rendering engine to the latest version used in both the desktop and Android editions. This improves stability and fixes some common issues, such as image sizes.
🍎 Minor UI adjustments, particularly in dark mode, with some colour corrections.
🍎 Readium LCP support is being introduced. For now, only test books can be opened in this beta, not real ones. That is to be changed in the coming days.
What remains unchanged:
🍏 OPDS support is still missing; our apologies.
🍏 The read-aloud feature has not yet been added.
🍏 PDF support is still far away from the release.
FBReader 1.2 for iOS will be publicly released in the next few weeks.
Exclusively for the channel readers, we're offering a beta version for testing. To install the beta on your iPhone or iPad, please follow the link.
Please report any issues you find. This is your chance to make the upcoming release better.
What's new in this version:
🍎 Full compatibility with the iPhone 16 series and iOS 18.
🍎 We've updated the rendering engine to the latest version used in both the desktop and Android editions. This improves stability and fixes some common issues, such as image sizes.
🍎 Minor UI adjustments, particularly in dark mode, with some colour corrections.
🍎 Readium LCP support is being introduced. For now, only test books can be opened in this beta, not real ones. That is to be changed in the coming days.
What remains unchanged:
🍏 OPDS support is still missing; our apologies.
🍏 The read-aloud feature has not yet been added.
🍏 PDF support is still far away from the release.
FBReader 2.1.2 for Windows, Mac, and Linux
The September update improves the rendering engine, which now correctly applies image sizes defined in CSS for better image display and formatting. It also makes error messages clearer and more consistent. Additionally, several security enhancements have been made to the cloud authentication process.
The September update improves the rendering engine, which now correctly applies image sizes defined in CSS for better image display and formatting. It also makes error messages clearer and more consistent. Additionally, several security enhancements have been made to the cloud authentication process.
FBReader updates are back on the Snap Store!
After a pause of over a year since the release of version 2.0.5, we’re excited to announce that FBReader 2.1.2 is now available on the Snap Store. The update is currently on the beta channel and will be promoted to the stable later in October if no issues are found.
The update brings a lot of improvements including the Readium LCP support.
After a pause of over a year since the release of version 2.0.5, we’re excited to announce that FBReader 2.1.2 is now available on the Snap Store. The update is currently on the beta channel and will be promoted to the stable later in October if no issues are found.
The update brings a lot of improvements including the Readium LCP support.
FBReader 2.1.2 for Linux/ARM.
Please download the AppImage from our site. The build was created on Fedora 38 and is expected to run on distributions released since April 2023. We have tested it on a Raspberry Pi 400, but it should work on other ARM-based devices as well.
Please download the AppImage from our site. The build was created on Fedora 38 and is expected to run on distributions released since April 2023. We have tested it on a Raspberry Pi 400, but it should work on other ARM-based devices as well.
FBReader 1.2 for iOS Now Available!
We’re excited to announce the release of FBReader 1.2 for iOS, featuring major improvements. To ensure a smooth experience, we’re rolling it out gradually and expect it to reach all users within the next seven days.
What’s New:
🍎 Full compatibility with iOS 18 and iPhone 16 devices
🍎 Support for Readium LCP (DRM-protected ePub files)
🍎 Upgraded rendering engine, now aligned with our apps on other platforms
🍎 Minor UI enhancements, with notable improvements to the night mode
🍎 Option to share anonymous usage data (you’ll be prompted for consent)
We’re excited to announce the release of FBReader 1.2 for iOS, featuring major improvements. To ensure a smooth experience, we’re rolling it out gradually and expect it to reach all users within the next seven days.
What’s New:
🍎 Full compatibility with iOS 18 and iPhone 16 devices
🍎 Support for Readium LCP (DRM-protected ePub files)
🍎 Upgraded rendering engine, now aligned with our apps on other platforms
🍎 Minor UI enhancements, with notable improvements to the night mode
🍎 Option to share anonymous usage data (you’ll be prompted for consent)
FBReader 4.0 beta 83 is out
This version introduces significant improvements to the display on eInk screens. The decoration theme is now consistently white on eInk displays, with clearer dialogues and buttons, along with other enhancements.
A new option, “The screen is eInk,” has been added to the Appearance section in Settings. This allows you to force the eInk theme, even when using a smartphone.
eInk support is set to be a key feature of the upcoming stable release 3.8. If you encounter any issues with eInk functionality, please report them.
This version introduces significant improvements to the display on eInk screens. The decoration theme is now consistently white on eInk displays, with clearer dialogues and buttons, along with other enhancements.
A new option, “The screen is eInk,” has been added to the Appearance section in Settings. This allows you to force the eInk theme, even when using a smartphone.
eInk support is set to be a key feature of the upcoming stable release 3.8. If you encounter any issues with eInk functionality, please report them.
FBReader 3.7.7 for Android
The October update addresses two issues related to PDFs. First, file type detection was failing for some files, preventing FBReader from opening certain PDFs. Additionally, a mix-up occurred between the table of contents for PDF and other file types, as reported by some users. This occasionally caused an incorrect table of contents to display when opening an ePub book after a PDF.
As always, this version also includes a few UI improvements.
The October update addresses two issues related to PDFs. First, file type detection was failing for some files, preventing FBReader from opening certain PDFs. Additionally, a mix-up occurred between the table of contents for PDF and other file types, as reported by some users. This occasionally caused an incorrect table of contents to display when opening an ePub book after a PDF.
As always, this version also includes a few UI improvements.
Simultaneously, we are releasing a new beta (4.0 beta 85)
Alongside the changes introduced in the stable 3.7.7 release, this beta continues to add new e-ink-related features:
📚 Theme selection dialogue at app start-up.
📚 A dedicated e-ink style for the library view.
📚 Numerous minor improvements to the e-ink theme throughout the app.
Alongside the changes introduced in the stable 3.7.7 release, this beta continues to add new e-ink-related features:
📚 Theme selection dialogue at app start-up.
📚 A dedicated e-ink style for the library view.
📚 Numerous minor improvements to the e-ink theme throughout the app.
FBReader 4.0 beta 86 introduces several minor improvements:
📚 Quick chapter navigation buttons (visible in the first screenshot)
📚 Enhanced detection for Onyx devices
📚 Improved progress bar appearance in eInk mode (shown at the bottom of the second screenshot)
📚 An “👁” button in all password dialogues
📚 Quick chapter navigation buttons (visible in the first screenshot)
📚 Enhanced detection for Onyx devices
📚 Improved progress bar appearance in eInk mode (shown at the bottom of the second screenshot)
📚 An “👁” button in all password dialogues
4.0 beta 87 for Android is out. In the changelog:
📚 Chapter navigation buttons for PDFs
📚 PDF navigation panel thumbnails can be hidden from now
📚 New option: invert images in dark mode
📚 Reading aloud improvement: added support for loading custom list of text substitutions
📚 The beta UI themes are changed
📚 Chapter navigation buttons for PDFs
📚 PDF navigation panel thumbnails can be hidden from now
📚 New option: invert images in dark mode
📚 Reading aloud improvement: added support for loading custom list of text substitutions
📚 The beta UI themes are changed
FBReader 4.0 beta 89 for Android is now available.
This release introduces further enhancements to the themes. Additionally, the colour profile will automatically adapt to the system’s dark or light mode. If you prefer full control over the reader’s colours, you can turn off the option.
You may have noticed that since beta 86, we’ve stopped publishing beta updates on the Play Store. This is due to technical reasons, but we anticipate resuming our usual update schedule by Christmas. Around the same time, we plan to release the stable version 3.8, which includes all the latest features and fixes.
This release introduces further enhancements to the themes. Additionally, the colour profile will automatically adapt to the system’s dark or light mode. If you prefer full control over the reader’s colours, you can turn off the option.
You may have noticed that since beta 86, we’ve stopped publishing beta updates on the Play Store. This is due to technical reasons, but we anticipate resuming our usual update schedule by Christmas. Around the same time, we plan to release the stable version 3.8, which includes all the latest features and fixes.
FBReader 4.0 Beta 90 for Android
This release introduces a few minor updates and improvements:
📚 Fixes for password-protected PDF support
📚 Improved book titles for plain text files
📚 Enhanced background selection dialog
Additionally, we've implemented internal changes to prepare for a new file access scheme.
Please test the update and share any feedback or issues you encounter!
This release introduces a few minor updates and improvements:
📚 Fixes for password-protected PDF support
📚 Improved book titles for plain text files
📚 Enhanced background selection dialog
Additionally, we've implemented internal changes to prepare for a new file access scheme.
Please test the update and share any feedback or issues you encounter!
FBReader 4.0 Beta 91 for Android
We are continuing to implement internal changes aimed at new file access management. When the changes are complete, FBReader will no longer require access to all files but will instead request permission for specific files and folders as needed.
Starting with this version, books selected using FBReader’s internal file picker will be opened using the new file access scheme.
Please let us know if you encounter any issues.
We are continuing to implement internal changes aimed at new file access management. When the changes are complete, FBReader will no longer require access to all files but will instead request permission for specific files and folders as needed.
Starting with this version, books selected using FBReader’s internal file picker will be opened using the new file access scheme.
Please let us know if you encounter any issues.
FBReader News
FBReader 4.0 Beta 91 for Android We are continuing to implement internal changes aimed at new file access management. When the changes are complete, FBReader will no longer require access to all files but will instead request permission for specific files…
FBReader 4.0 beta 92 resolves the book access issue introduced in beta 91. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
FBReader 4.0 beta 93 for Android
This update brings a significant improvement: FBReader no longer requires "all files" access. Instead, the app will request permission only for your designated library folders.
Books located outside these folders may become temporarily inaccessible. To resolve this, you can manually grant access to these files through the library.
The beta version is currently available on the official site and will be released on Google Play in the beginning of 2025. Please report any issues you encounter.
This update brings a significant improvement: FBReader no longer requires "all files" access. Instead, the app will request permission only for your designated library folders.
Books located outside these folders may become temporarily inaccessible. To resolve this, you can manually grant access to these files through the library.
The beta version is currently available on the official site and will be released on Google Play in the beginning of 2025. Please report any issues you encounter.
Happy New Year!
Paid versions of FBReader are now on sale in Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, and the Apple App Store.
Until the evening of 12th January, you can get FBReader Premium for Android and FBReader Full Edition for iOS at half price.
This is a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Once purchased, all features are yours forever.
Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! 📚
Paid versions of FBReader are now on sale in Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, and the Apple App Store.
Until the evening of 12th January, you can get FBReader Premium for Android and FBReader Full Edition for iOS at half price.
This is a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Once purchased, all features are yours forever.
Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! 📚