Stefan Svartling
eBook Reading & Tech in a Nice Blend
On this channel I mainly do videos about Book Reading technologies like e-Readers, Text-To-Speech (TTS), e-ink, Amazon Kindle, Kobo eReaders, Onyx Boox, Bigme, Calibre, KOReader and more, but also sometimes about Apple, iPhone, iPad, iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, Apple Watch, Mac, Android and Apps.
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Stefan Svartling
CrossPoint has officially been released an update. Version 1.3.0. Here is a blog post on my blog: www.svartling.net/2026/05/the-open-source-e-reader…
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 11
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CrossInk has released a great update of their CrossPoint firmware fork for the XTEINK X4 and X3. I will test it a bit and then do a video. Meanwhile read my blog: www.svartling.net/2026/05/the-ultimate-e-reader-up…
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 8
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The app Readest has been updated with huge changes and incredible new features www.svartling.net/2026/05/the-open-source-e-reader…
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3
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Here is one more answer about locked devices directly from XTEINK themselves:
As mentioned in our previous communication, XTEINK has never intended to fully lock or restrict overseas devices. In fact, we’ve continuously been investing effort into improving and upgrading our own official Flash tool and overall system experience to better support users directly. Based on our recent internal investigation, the discussion around third-party firmware mainly came from an increasing number of cases where users experienced device issues after self-flashing unofficial firmware, and then requested returns, refunds, or repair support afterward. Because of this, some recommendations were made regarding third-party firmware usage from a product support and after-sales perspective.
That said, as long as users purchase through official XTEINK channels and links, there should not be concerns regarding system restrictions or locking issues for overseas products.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7
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With all the discussions that is going on about XTEINK locking down their devices, I just want to post that XTEINK has clarified that it's only on devices sold in China. See below:
"For all X3 and X4 Overseas Versions purchased through our official website, whether currently on sale, in transit, or already in users’ hands, we are not restricting the use of third-party firmware. We are not making changes that would affect how these existing devices are being used."
There is already another method available that makes it possible to Flash locked devices:
crosspointreader.com/#unlock-tool
1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 31
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I get so many questions on how to install KOReader on a Kobo e-Reader so I made a detailed tutorial here: www.svartling.net/2026/03/unlock-your-kobo-ultimat…
2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 12
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Thank you all that supporting this channel! Today I reached a milestone! 25.000 subscribers!!
3 months ago | [YT] | 15
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I’ve created a tutorial on how to install and configure dictionaries in KOReader. I hope you like it: www.svartling.net/2026/02/how-to-install-and-confi…
3 months ago | [YT] | 7
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I get a lot of questions and comments about wireless transfers from the book library software called Calibre, to an e-Reader that runs KOReader. So below you see a tutorial on how to do that.
KOReader is a versatile reading interface that supports wireless transfers, allowing you to bypass USB cables entirely. This guide covers the two primary methods: the Direct Wireless Connection (sending from Calibre to the device) and the OPDS Catalog (browsing and downloading from the device itself).
www.svartling.net/2026/01/tutorial-wireless-ebook-…
4 months ago | [YT] | 11
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I’ve created a guide on how to install and use the Project: Title KOReader UI Plugin. You find it here: www.svartling.net/2026/01/how-to-install-and-use-p…
4 months ago | [YT] | 3
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