07-19-2020, 01:54 PM | #31 | |
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Is there a plan how long such ancient Android versions (4.4 is from 2013) should be supported? |
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Fdroid installation is a bit friendlier as you won't be prompted about your device arch (hint: is arm 99% of the time). Quote:
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07-19-2020, 02:42 PM | #33 | |
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There's a built-in update functionality of sorts, but it only starts the download using the downloader built into Android. You have to take care of the rest yourself. F-Droid should be slightly easier as long as you're fine sticking to stables only. |
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07-19-2020, 03:45 PM | #34 |
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07-20-2020, 01:02 AM | #35 |
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07-22-2020, 01:24 AM | #36 |
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JSWolf: As far as I see it on ifixit, the PW2 battery is a simple 3.7V Li-ion pack. Please tell me why this is a bad idea. Maybe I'm missing something here.
I'm not really thinking about changing the battery right now, I'm just thinking about it. https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07J4TRBNQ/ |
07-22-2020, 04:39 AM | #37 |
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If weight is important to you, just do it. But keep in mind, that there is a chance, that you destroy the PW in the process. You also have to make sure that the new battery stays in place, otherwise it could damage the device from the inside.
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07-22-2020, 01:34 PM | #38 |
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IIRC, Kindles do a battery origin check.
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07-23-2020, 02:34 AM | #39 |
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Helllloooooo NiLuJe.
I find different information. According to ifixit the battery of PW1 should have a I2C interface with four contacts (+, -, sda, scl). The PW2 has only one thermistor with three contacts (+, -, T). At I2C there is a (maybe complex) conversation between Kindle and battery. At the thermistor it is only a temperature monitoring. It's probably only charged according to the voltage, and even smaller batteries will fit. The charging current is regulated by the temperature. Do you know where to find pictures? Do you know if somebody has disassembled a PW2 in this forum and posted the pictures? https://de.ifixit.com/Store/Amazon-K.../IF295-003?o=1 https://de.ifixit.com/Store/Amazon-K.../IF295-004?o=1 |
07-26-2020, 06:15 AM | #40 |
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I disassembled my PW2 yesterday. The device itself with battery weighs 142g, the battery alone weighs 32g. The case weighs 63g, that surprised me very much!
The battery is a special shape. It is very flat under 4mm thick. I can't find a cheap battery for this. Also most 600mAh batteries weigh about 17-18g. So the weight saving is not as big as I thought. The Kindle boots powered from a PSU without third contact. |
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If weight is so important, the PW2 weighs 209g.
But for KOReader, you can get a Kobo Clara HD that weighs 166g. |
07-26-2020, 01:44 PM | #42 |
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My PW2 weights 205g!
But it's not enough. If I want to change from PW2, the difference must be greater. It should be under 150g by now, better <100g. The Boox Poke 2 would be ideal (is very expensive), but it has no light sensor to adjust the brightness automatically. Last edited by Winkelschraube; 07-26-2020 at 02:02 PM. |
07-26-2020, 01:49 PM | #43 |
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At pazos and cellaris: Does Onyx regularly deliver the monthly Android security updates from Google for the Poke 2? Is there a statement how long the support should be provided?
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07-26-2020, 02:31 PM | #44 |
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@Winkelschraube: That would imply it's actually running a non-prehistoric Android version.
That's generally not the case, eInk Android devices are stuck around Android 4.4/5/6 because Android is the worst. |
07-26-2020, 03:08 PM | #45 |
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The Poke 2 is on Android 9.
Edit: You're basically right. Most Android devices are bad in terms of updates and not suitable for long term use when network is involved... Last edited by Winkelschraube; 07-26-2020 at 03:13 PM. |
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