How can I install dict files on InkPad EO

AlfaeBooksManagerFan · 07-26-2024, 07:05 PM

It's my first Pocketbook. I want to install dictionaries. I have found some dict files but I have no idea how to intall them.
Here is the directory structure on the EO:
https://imgur.com/a/VlmO1RX

I copied the dict file in the dict folder but nothing happened.
How can I install or if already installed how can I use the dictionaries?
Do I need to use third part applications to use them?
Also where can I buy these dictionaries? I am interested in English and German.

Thanks

AlfaeBooksManagerFan · 07-28-2024, 05:21 PM

Anyone?

rcentros · 07-28-2024, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codrut_popescu

Anyone?

Sorry. I don't know much about Android tablets or how they use (or how to install) dictionaries for them. When I first read your post I started writing a response for a Linux-based PocketBook eReader, than I realized that wasn't what you had.

I'm guessing PocketBook support is no help here?

AlfaeBooksManagerFan · 07-29-2024, 11:12 AM

I have asked PocketBook support and they replied:

The device doesn't support a dictionary .dic format.

The InkPad EO device does not come with pre-installed dictionaries. However, Google Translate is available in the PB Reader app. To use it, follow these instructions:

Open a book in the PB Reader app.
Long tap the word to translate.
Select the Google Translate icon.
Wait for the device to process the translation.

Important! If the Google Translate app is not installed on your device, go to the Google Play Store and install it.

ab78727 · 07-29-2024, 07:28 PM

In this case, I'm guessing Deepl (another translation app available on F-Droid and Play store) should also work, should you want an alternative.

rcentros · 07-30-2024, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codrut_popescu

I have asked PocketBook support and they replied:

So, basically, their response was "we don't know." I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm guessing the Eo doesn't support the Google Play Store?

Here's an Android app that (apparently) allows you to add .dict dictionaries on an Android tablet. I'm not sure how (or if you can) install it on the Eo, but it might be a place to start.

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com....ctionary.fork/

I'm sorry I'm not much help (if any).

AlfaeBooksManagerFan · 07-30-2024, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

I'm sorry I'm not much help (if any).

Thank you for trying. Actually there is a thread on this forum where a French user installed GoldenDict and added dict files (which I think can be downloaded from pcloud - link also on this forum) but I don't know exactly how he did it.
I am interested in English and German.

nhedgehog · 07-30-2024, 06:37 AM

Since the EO is running on Android, you have the choice of reading apps and dictionary apps. I don't know which dictionary apps the PB reading app is supporting but that should be covered in the manual. My choice would be to install Alreader as reading app and Foradict/Goldendict or whatever you want as dictionary app. Boot mentioned dictionary apps support Stardict dictionary format (and others too) and there are a lot of dictionaries available in Stardict format. Pocketbook dict format is probably only supported by the Pocketbook reading app but I'm not sure if this goes for Android too.
I don't know a reading app that is as versatile and configurable as AlreaderX for Android. Be sure to get the E-Ink version, not sure if this is available on Playstore though.

AlfaeBooksManagerFan · 07-30-2024, 08:18 AM

AlreaderX seems to be of Russian origins. I'm not Ukrainian or something but it is my choice for now to avoid using Russian software for the time being until the situation clarifies.

nhedgehog · 07-30-2024, 10:20 AM

In that case just install one of the mentioned dictionary apps (including dictionaries) and hope the reader app does support it.

07-26-2024, 07:05 PM	#1
AlfaeBooksManagerFan Member Retired Posts: 20 Karma: 91984 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: Inkpad EO	How can I install dict files on InkPad EO It's my first Pocketbook. I want to install dictionaries. I have found some dict files but I have no idea how to intall them. Here is the directory structure on the EO: https://imgur.com/a/VlmO1RX I copied the dict file in the dict folder but nothing happened. How can I install or if already installed how can I use the dictionaries? Do I need to use third part applications to use them? Also where can I buy these dictionaries? I am interested in English and German. Thanks

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AlfaeBooksManagerFan Member Retired Posts: 20 Karma: 91984 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: Inkpad EO	Anyone?

07-29-2024, 11:12 AM	#4
AlfaeBooksManagerFan Member Retired Posts: 20 Karma: 91984 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: Inkpad EO	I have asked PocketBook support and they replied: The device doesn't support a dictionary .dic format. The InkPad EO device does not come with pre-installed dictionaries. However, Google Translate is available in the PB Reader app. To use it, follow these instructions: Open a book in the PB Reader app. Long tap the word to translate. Select the Google Translate icon. Wait for the device to process the translation. Important! If the Google Translate app is not installed on your device, go to the Google Play Store and install it.

07-29-2024, 07:28 PM	#5
ab78727 Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 597268 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Device: reMarkable2 Pixel-Tablet PB-Inkpad-Eo	In this case, I'm guessing Deepl (another translation app available on F-Droid and Play store) should also work, should you want an alternative.

07-30-2024, 06:37 AM	#8
nhedgehog Guru Posts: 771 Karma: 625816 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: EnergySistemEreaderPro, Nook STG, Pocketbook 622, Bookeen Cybooks ...	Since the EO is running on Android, you have the choice of reading apps and dictionary apps. I don't know which dictionary apps the PB reading app is supporting but that should be covered in the manual. My choice would be to install Alreader as reading app and Foradict/Goldendict or whatever you want as dictionary app. Boot mentioned dictionary apps support Stardict dictionary format (and others too) and there are a lot of dictionaries available in Stardict format. Pocketbook dict format is probably only supported by the Pocketbook reading app but I'm not sure if this goes for Android too. I don't know a reading app that is as versatile and configurable as AlreaderX for Android. Be sure to get the E-Ink version, not sure if this is available on Playstore though.

07-30-2024, 08:18 AM	#9
AlfaeBooksManagerFan Member Retired Posts: 20 Karma: 91984 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: Inkpad EO	AlreaderX seems to be of Russian origins. I'm not Ukrainian or something but it is my choice for now to avoid using Russian software for the time being until the situation clarifies.

07-30-2024, 10:20 AM	#10
nhedgehog Guru Posts: 771 Karma: 625816 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: EnergySistemEreaderPro, Nook STG, Pocketbook 622, Bookeen Cybooks ...	In that case just install one of the mentioned dictionary apps (including dictionaries) and hope the reader app does support it.