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The key new feature in the 2.2 series is support for OPDS 2.0 catalogues. OPDS 2.0 offers richer capabilities compared to the older OPDS 1.x format. FBReader fully supports all OPDS 2.0 features, including groups, facets, and authentication.

OPDS 2.0 is already widely adopted by public library services and will serve as the main API for the upcoming Readino bookshop.

As always, we invite all users to try the beta and report any issues they encounter. The final release of FBReader 2.2 is planned for September 2025.

This release also reduces integration with the Russian-language ЛитРес store. Due to the ongoing degradation of their API, FBReader will now only provide access to books already purchased by users. We will maintain this limited access for as long as it remains technically feasible.

We have also released a long-awaited standalone installer for FBReader 2.1.3 for Windows. Please read the note on the packages page before installing.

Our first summer update updates the build parameters to fully comply with Google Play's Android 15 requirements. This change may cause minor issues with window decorations—please let us know if you notice any problems.

As always, this release includes a few user interface and stability improvements.

The May update addresses an internal issue that caused problems with books opening on some devices.

It also includes a few minor improvements, such as enhanced detection of book language for better hyphenation.

The update is available now on our website and will roll out via app stores once it passes their reviews.

This minor update focuses on improving the stability and reliability of background services.

The most notable change: FBReader no longer automatically rescans your library at startup. Instead, you can manually initiate a rescan from the Library view menu. If you prefer automatic rescanning at each launch, you can enable this in the Library section of the preferences.

For users on older Android versions (9 and below), there's now an optional setting to use the Storage Access Framework (SAF) for file access. This may allow access to files on secondary storage (e.g., SD cards) that were previously inaccessible. Please note: this option is experimental and potentially unsafe. To enable it, go to About FBReader → Developer options.

This update addresses file access issues affecting some devices. If you continue experiencing difficulties, please consult our F.A.Q.

Additional improvements in this version:

• Notifications permission is no longer required
• Updated Chinese interface translations (both Simplified and Traditional)
• On Android 9 and earlier, the old file dialog is now used for folder selection
• Fixed crashes occurring specifically on Honor devices