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Aard2 for Android, a simple dictionary app
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Pocketbook e-ink #160

Closed x3oo closed 1 year ago

x3oo commented 1 year ago

Is it possible to make this run on pocketbook devices?

https://github.com/koreader/koreader is an example for an app that runs on pocketbook

itkach commented 1 year ago

This application is designed to run on Android OS. My understanding is that Pocketbook devices run a Linux-based OS, not Android, so the answer is no, it is not possible.

x3oo commented 1 year ago

Pocketbook runs on Android too

itkach @.***> schrieb am Mi., 28. Juni 2023, 15:51:

This application is designed to run on Android OS. My understanding is that Pocketbook devices run a Linux-based OS, not Android, so the answer is no, it is not possible.

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itkach commented 1 year ago

Pocketbook runs on Android too

In that case the app should work there, at least in theory. Android customization done by the device manufacturer may affect compatibility though, so the only way to find out is to actually try it :)

x3oo commented 1 year ago

You can't use APK. Koreader has published their tool chain but I don't know enough.

itkach @.***> schrieb am Mi., 28. Juni 2023, 17:16:

Pocketbook runs on Android too

In that case the app should work there, at least in theory. Android customization done by the device manufacturer may affect compatibility though, so the only way to find out is to actually try it :)

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itkach commented 1 year ago

You can't use APK.

That would be very strange if it is indeed Android. APK sideloading is probably disabled by default and typically needs to be explicitly enabled in device settings, although manufacturer may have chosen to not expose that functionality.

I am curious though which Pocketbook models are you talking about. I could only find mentions of Android-based Pocketbook here, and this model is not released yet.

x3oo commented 1 year ago

Look at the koreader link. You will find the needed information much faster. Most pocketbook devices are supported.

itkach @.***> schrieb am Mi., 28. Juni 2023, 18:19:

You can't use APK.

That would be very strange if it is indeed Android. APK sideloading is probably disabled by default and typically needs to be explicitly enabled in device settings, although manufacturer may have chosen to not expose that functionality.

I am curious though which Pocketbook models are you talking about. I could only find mentions of Android-based Pocketbook here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353745, and this model is not released yet.

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x3oo commented 1 year ago

i think you are right, its probably not android. but having aard on an ebookreader would be the real world implementation of having a the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.