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@snydersaurus snydersaurus released this 04 Oct 15:11
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libby-v0.3.0
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Read Libby library loans on a reMarkable Paper Pro Move, in Libby's own web reader. This is rmweb 0.9.7 plus this fork's Libby changes, packaged as one AppLoad app.

Tested on: one reMarkable Paper Pro Move, OS 3.27.3. Nothing else.
Needs: developer mode, reManager (or Vellum on the tablet), and a library card.

New in 0.3.0: Libby runs as an AppLoad window

The normal reMarkable interface keeps running underneath, instead of being shut down while you read.

  • No passcode prompt when you leave Libby.
  • Minimise and come back. Libby keeps your book open while you use your notebooks, even with wifi off.
  • The tablet's own sleep and power button work as usual.
  • Pen highlights. Hold the pen on a word until it highlights, drag to the end of the passage, lift, then tap Highlight. Tap a highlight, then Make a note, to type a note.
  • The TLS option reconnects in the same window instead of restarting the app.

Install with the reManager desktop app

  1. Download libby-reader-0.3.0-r0.apk from the assets below (about 107 MB).

  2. Open reManager and connect to the tablet.

  3. Utilities tab, File Browser: go to /home/root and drag the .apk in (or use Upload File). Wait for the transfer to finish.

  4. Utilities tab, Terminal: install it.

    /home/root/.vellum/bin/vellum add --allow-untrusted /home/root/libby-reader-0.3.0-r0.apk

    It ends with a line starting OK:. Upgrading from an earlier version is the same command, and keeps your Libby sign-in.

  5. In the same terminal, delete the uploaded file and restart the reMarkable interface so AppLoad notices the new app:

    rm /home/root/libby-reader-0.3.0-r0.apk
/home/root/xovi/start

    The tablet's screen restarts and asks for your passcode if you have one.

  6. On the tablet, open AppLoad and tap Libby.

It is not in Vellum's official index, so it will not appear in reManager's list of available packages. Once installed, it shows up under Mods as libby-reader.

First launch

  1. Libby opens in an AppLoad window and shows a page about one TLS option Libby needs. Tap Turn it on and restart if you accept it; docs/tls.md explains what it changes. Libby reconnects in the same window a few seconds later.
  2. Libby asks whether you have a library card. Sign in with your card, or choose to copy from another device and enter the code it shows into the Libby app on your phone (Menu, Settings, Copy To Another Device).

Using it

  • Toolbar: Shelf, B&W/Colour, Font, A-, A+, Refresh. Tap the top of the screen to bring it up, or long-press while a book is open.
  • In a book: tap the middle to show or hide Libby's controls; swipe, or tap the left or right edge, to turn pages once Libby's controls are hidden.
  • Leaving: drag down from the top centre of the screen for AppLoad's window bar. _ minimises Libby (tap _ on the leftover bar to bring it back, book still open); X closes it. Don't reopen a running Libby from its icon.

Other ways to install

Checksums and licences

sha256 (libby-reader-0.3.0-r0.apk): 2c697d863daf7f521fcabaa09cd20ac6ebafb2650ebd0310c3428a8aa0a91f04
sha256 (libby-0.3.0.tar.gz): 0bd499b93c9de9893eca96043d54687be1ab5a470a70111b70aa1639690c1195

Unofficial; not affiliated with OverDrive, Libby or reMarkable. The bundled WebKit, Mesa and other libraries are unmodified from the upstream rmweb 0.9.7 release; licences are in NOTICE inside the archive.

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