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Xteink E-Readers Get Library Access via New Firmware
15 Aug
Summary
- CrossPoint Reader firmware now supports DRM-protected ebooks.
- Users can access Libby library books and Kobo purchases.
- A new plugin handles DRM authorization and ebook transfers.
Xteink's budget-friendly e-readers are expanding their ebook capabilities with the introduction of third-party plugin support via the CrossPoint Reader firmware. This update enables access to DRM-protected titles, previously a significant limitation for these devices.
Users can now borrow ebooks through the Libby app or purchase them from platforms like Kobo. The new functionality requires installing the CrossPoint Reader firmware and a specific 'Protected Content' plugin. This plugin, running through CrossPoint Reader's web server, authorizes the e-reader to handle Adobe Digital Editions DRM.
The process involves obtaining an ACSM file from Libby or Kobo, transferring it to the e-reader, and letting the plugin download and convert the ebook. For a more streamlined experience, the Common Stacks app can also be used to directly send borrowed books to Xteink devices, simplifying the transfer process significantly.
