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We’ve identified an issue affecting FBReader version 3.8.* on some Android devices, where FB2 files fail to open, even though other formats continue to work as expected. Unfortunately, there is no definitive fix at this time.

However, we’ve published an article outlining the issue and suggesting possible workarounds. We're actively working on a more reliable solution and hope to resolve this soon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

This update for the 3.8 series addresses several major issues:

• File opening from third-party file managers and other applications now works correctly.
• Access to FB2 files inside ZIP archives is restored, even for non-ASCII filenames.
• In PDF mode, zooming no longer conflicts with the navigation panel.
• Overall app performance has been improved.

Additionally, this version introduces the highly requested Dark Blue interface theme — a variation of the default Blue theme with consistently dark colours. This theme is available exclusively in the Premium edition.

This update addresses most major issues found in versions 3.8 and 3.8.1. The startup freeze has been resolved, and FBReader on Android 10 now adopts the same file access scheme as on newer Android versions.

File access issues have been fixed. However, in rare cases, you may need to adjust your device settings as described in our guide.

The first minor update in the 3.8 series improves performance and stability. It addresses a network library performance issue and fixes an occasional reading position rollback.

We've also added an “Undo” button to the text search panel, allowing you to return to your current reading position while browsing search results.

This update is now available to all users on Google Play and Huawei AppGallery, with plugin updates released simultaneously.

This update does not introduce any major new features. Instead, we have focused on refining the app by improving stability and fixing minor issues:

• Cloud synchronisation: Improved stability
• Preferences window: Better look on Windows 11
• ePub3: Implemented support for table of contents in XHTML navigation format
• Interface language selection: New option available under Information → Language
• Keyboard shortcuts: Page Up and Page Down keys can now be used for page turning, alongside the arrow keys and Space
• OPDS catalogues: Fixed issue with URLs containing spaces
• Library: added tooltips for books
• Text settings: Increased maximum font size in preferences
• Page header settings: New macro: %authors%

The update is fully released for Mac and Linux, and is available on the Windows Store. Standalone installer package for Windows will be published later due to technical reasons.