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This update focuses on refining the major improvement introduced in the beta 93: FBReader no longer requires “all files” access. The app now requests permission only for your designated library folders.

Key changes:

• Fixed performance issues discovered in beta 93
• Rolled back to the old file access method for older devices (Android 10 and below)

Important note: Books stored outside your library folders may temporarily become inaccessible. To regain access, you can manually grant permissions through the library view.

If no significant issues arise, we will release the first stable branch candidate (v3.8) later this week.

We are announcing the launch of our very own ebook store in 2025! This independent store will debut with a catalogue of 1.5 million titles, primarily in English.

FBReader has always been recognised as an independent reading app with no store lock-in, and that principle remains unchanged. You can continue using FBReader as you always have, reading books from your preferred sources. And vice versa, if you choose to purchase ebooks from our store, you can enjoy them in another reading app — no exclusivity required.

For more details, check out our LinkedIn article. Stay tuned for updates!

This update brings a significant improvement: FBReader no longer requires “all files” access. Instead, the app will request permission only for your designated library folders.

Books located outside these folders may become temporarily inaccessible. To resolve this, you can manually grant access to these files through the library.

The beta version is currently available on this site and will be released on Google Play in the new year. Please report any issues you encounter.

The major stable release 3.8 is coming in January 2025.

The October update addresses two issues related to PDFs. First, file type detection was failing for some files, preventing FBReader from opening certain PDFs. Additionally, a mix-up occurred between the table of contents for PDF and other file types, as reported by some users. This occasionally caused an incorrect table of contents to display when opening an ePub book after a PDF.

As always, this version also includes a few UI improvements.

We’re excited to announce the release of FBReader 1.2 for iOS, featuring major improvements. To ensure a smooth experience, we’re rolling it out gradually and expect it to reach all users within the next seven days.

In this update:

• Full compatibility with iOS 18 and iPhone 16 devices
• Support for Readium LCP (DRM-protected ePub files)
• Upgraded rendering engine, now aligned with our apps on other platforms
• Minor UI enhancements, with notable improvements to the night mode
• Option to share anonymous usage data (you’ll be prompted for consent)