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E-readers
Xteink

Mods for your Xteink

Pocket-size E Ink readers for your own book files, sold outright.

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22 mods

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CrossPoint ReaderFirmware mod

Better fonts, Wi-Fi book transfers and synced progress

CrossPoint Reader displayed on a Xteink reader

8,552stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Best if: You're comfortable replacing the reader's own software
Catch: Not for the S4, and USB-locked units need the project's unlock route

calibreDesktop app

Manage your ebooks and copy them to your Kindle

Calibre's cover grid view of a book library

26,264stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.

Best if: You'd rather keep the stock firmware and sort books on a computer
Catch: Needs a Mac, Windows or Linux computer, and books without DRM

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calibreDesktop app

Manage your ebooks and copy them to your Kindle

26,264stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.

Devices: Every XteinkAlso works with Amazon, Tolino, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, Barnes & Noble, PocketBook, Ratta, Sony, Bookeen, BQ, iRex, Ectaco, Hanlin, Hanvon, iRiver, Binatone, BOEYE, Entourage, Foxit, Sigmatek, Netronix, Astak, Elonex, Wolder, NeoLux, Samsung, Teclast, Newsmy, Archos, Airis, Inves, Infibeam, Ganaxa, Italica, eClicto, Cool-er, ShineBook, Kibano, SpringDesign, Azbooka, Paladin, Pico, iPapyrus, Sovos, Sunstech, Stash, Wexler, Spectra, BlackBerry, and Nokia

ReadestPhone and desktop app

Read on the S4, or sync your place with other devices

25,689stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with BOOX

Calibre-WebSelf-hosted server

Host your library online and send books to your reader

18,483stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3w ago.

Devices: Xteinks with CrossPoint, plus the S4Also works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, Barnes & Noble, Tolino, and PocketBook

CrossPoint ReaderFirmware mod

Better fonts, Wi-Fi book transfers and synced progress

8,552stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Seeed Studio, M5Stack, Metalio, EEGOREAD, and BOOX
Needs: Xteink + microSD + computer with USB

BookOrbitSelf-hosted server

Host your books and sync progress and highlights

5,845stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.

Devices: CrossPoint or CrossInk Xteinks, not S4Also works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Barnes & Noble, PocketBook, and Onyx

CrossInkFirmware mod

Add nicer fonts and reading stats

1,812stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Seeed Studio
Needs: Xteink + microSD + computer with USB

TRMNL FirmwareFirmware mod

Turn the reader into a Wi-Fi dashboard screen

1,199stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with TRMNL, Seeed Studio, and LilyGO
Needs: X3 or X4 + computer + TRMNL server

TesseraeDashboard

Turn the screen into a calendar and home dashboard

972stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.

Devices: X3, X4 and X4 Pro, with CrossInkAlso works with Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Kobo, PocketBook, Onyx Boox, reMarkable, Tolino, BQ, Seeed Studio, M5Stack, Pimoroni, Waveshare, PicPak, ZecTrix, Soldered, TRMNL, and paperlesspaper

KOReader Sync ServerSelf-hosted server

Sync your reading position through your own server

799stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Devices: CrossPoint or CrossInk Xteinks, not S4Also works with Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Onyx, Barnes & Noble, Tolino, PocketBook, reMarkable, BQ, and Fnac

PapyriXFirmware mod

Read more formats and receive files over Wi-Fi

500stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Seeed Studio and Murphy
Needs: Xteink + microSD + computer with USB

XTC.jsDesktop app

Turn comics and PDFs into pages for your reader

230stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 5d ago.

Devices: Also works with Seeed Studio

MicroSlateFirmware mod

Write on your X4 with a Bluetooth keyboard

196stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.

Needs: X4 + Bluetooth keyboard + computer

cr2xtDesktop app

Set fonts and page layout for books on your computer

141stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.

Send to X4Plug-in

Send web articles from your browser to the reader

122stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Needs: Chrome or Edge + X4 in Wi-Fi mode

DraftlingFirmware mod

Write on an X4 Pro or Classic with a keyboard

119stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Seeed Studio, M5Stack, LilyGO, Waveshare, Elecrow, Guition, Sunton, Freenove, Viewe, MicroJournal, and NiceMCU
Needs: Unlocked X4 + Bluetooth keyboard

CrossPoint SyncSelf-hosted server

Keep your reading place on your own server

99stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

Devices: Also works with Amazon, Kobo, reMarkable, Onyx, PocketBook, Barnes & Noble, Tolino, Supernote, and BQ

CrossXiPhone and Mac app

Send web pages and books from your iPhone

90stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3w ago.

XTEink Web Font MakerDesktop app

Add your own fonts without replacing the firmware

60stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.

CrossPoint ToolsDesktop app

Install or restore firmware from your browser

49stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.

CrossPoint Plugin HubPlug-in

Install add-ons from the reader itself

10stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.

Needs: Xteink on CrossPoint 2.0 + Wi-Fi

EPUB TailorDesktop app

Fit EPUB layouts and images to your Tolino screen

1stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.

Devices: X3, X4, X4 Pro and ClassicAlso works with Tolino, Amazon, Kobo, PocketBook, Boox, and Supernote

CrossPoint Reader Calibre PluginPlug-in

Send books from calibre to your reader over Wi-Fi

Active. Last commit 1mo ago.

Needs: calibre + Xteink with CrossPoint

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