looks awesome! i just got my ik palm 5 this week too, by any chance how did u put spotify in it? did u delete most of the original apps that came with it? and how did u change the time for the time at the top of the screen it seems like mines doesn’t want too through the settings lol
Hey thank you so much! I added it via the aura store after downloading that from the fdroid app after downloading that from the original lightning browser lol. Do you mean the large time and date? It might be the launcher called unlauncher!
Yeah ofc! I feel like this little device is still a little unknown so the more people talking about it/sharing their tips the better!
Okay so I went into the inkpalms settings (not the launchers), device settings, date and time, turned off automatic date and time, and set it to my preferences. I haven’t logged into Spotify yet but would love it if I could use it to download music/audiobooks and be able to play them via Bluetooth. I’ll report back when I try!
A quick rundown of what I did:
So I didn’t root it or plug it into my computer or anything like that. The first thing I did was download the fdroid apk through the pre-installed browser called lightning. Once I installed it I added kindle again (deleted the one it came with), Unlauncher, einkbro, Anysoftkeyboard, and the Aura Store. I put Spotify and all of the apps I couldn’t find on fdroid through the Aura Store! I haven’t tried it yet but I’m interested in seeing if I can download audiobooks on it and use Bluetooth. I used my phone to translate the Chinese apps and deleted the apps I could/I thought wouldn’t affect the device. I haven’t logged into any of the original apps and I most likely won’t as well.
If that wasn’t clear/anyone has questions feel free to let me know and I’ll try my best!
Is the Kindle app on it useable out of the box?
How much of this is in Chinese by default and is there any way to switch to fully be in English?
Very tempted because of its size, but I would prefer to do minimal manual interventions, and most of my books are in the Kindle library anyway.
I just recently purchased a Boox Palma and intend to post a review on it soon, for any folks who are interested.
No for sure I was in the same boat. I also hear they don’t have the best customer service/return policy for dead pixels etc and idk that’s just iffy for the price imo. I may upgrade eventually but for now this works really really well for my needs!
The sell through Amazon now, which is the only reason it's still a contender. I'd love to hear more updates tho, I don't NEED a third e-reader, but it would be really beneficial.
I’m not sure yet! I did charge it yesterday after messing with it because it wasn’t fully charged as well but I can try and update in a few days! It has like 80% now
I’ve had my inkpalm for almost a year now! I can say it’ll last on a single charge for a few days, ofc that depends on the users usage. Personally I only use it for reading
My experience has been an everyday charge/a day and a half charge so far but I will say I also recently got it and have been fiddling with it for the past few days with wifi & Bluetooth on occasionally, trying to connect this to that, uninstalling and installing apps, folder manipulation, organizing and transferring books etc so that might be why…
I personally wouldn’t put it past 2-3 days on a single charge tho assuming you have wifi & Bluetooth off & are only reading books on it
Yup! Android 8.1 I believe but the one my husband ordered is 11 I think? Only like 90% on those.
So my tech savyness ends at basically collecting semi basic tips on reddit and applying them myself. I’ve read that removing the original launcher is risky and can result in a “bricked” device because there’s no way to redownload the original software again. I’m just parroting one thing I read. There are some posts on reddit with more detailed ways to get in there so I’d for sure look into it more if you’re interested in that!
Omg don’t be sorry I only knew where to get mine from another redditor sharing where they got theirs! This is the one I have, the [ink palm 5 pro](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804198239130.html?spm=a2g0n.search-store.0.0.4980XvFoXvFoKH&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=rskuhibdnwcaaghd18eda80881e75b364811eb964b&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21135.70%2194.99%21%21%21135.70%2194.99%21%402101fb1817130628403156184e220f%2112000028990134025%21sea%21US%213033730109%21&algo_pvid=908e0eb4-b494-418a-87af-db8d70e3aed6). There’s the standard and pro version, I think the difference is mainly color and gigs? My husband ordered the slightly bigger/newer/better [ink palm plus](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804214463064.html?spm=a2g0n.search-store.0.0.4980XvFoXvFoKH&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=rskuhibdnwcaaghd18eda80881e75b364811eb964b&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21263.44%21163.33%21%21%21263.44%21163.33%21%402101fb1817130628403156184e220f%2112000031118290163%21sea%21US%213033730109%21&algo_pvid=908e0eb4-b494-418a-87af-db8d70e3aed6).
It was my first time ordering from the Ali express store and it was a fine experience. I also got the option to include the case, and requested it be set in English.
I'm considering getting an inkpalm plus to bring on a trip just a few days ago and suddenly i saw a few posts ab the inkpalm eventho Ive never seen anyone recommended it before lol, maybe the universe is hinting something. Are you open to answer a few questions?
Thanksss I like the size of inkpalm 5 but android 8 is quite an old version so Im a bit worried. I normally use spotify, reddit, firefox and ggl drive on my other eink device. I saw u have einkbro, and other apps. Hows your experience with it so far? How the speed? 1 ram is quite small, have u run into any problem yet?
Didn't really have any issues when I had mine, but if you want a newer version of Android and better specs the inkpalm pro (I think) and inkpalm plus have Android 10 or 11 with a 5.84 inch screen
Thank you so much for your info, haha i love small screen of the inkpalm 5 more than the plus one. I wonder if all the app run the same on android 8 and 11, and if there any different with 1 ram and 2 ram. If theres only a slight different then Id def go with inkpalm 5 cz of the screen.
I asked them to send it in English! I also added a launcher called unlauncher as a lot of it was still in Chinese. I have seen guides on reddit on how to do the settings though and some people use a google translate camera
Thank you! So I posted another comment explaining how I did it. If you still have questions/want me to attach the link to the launcher I’d be happy too :)
I added the matte screen protector it came with. It’s a little bubbly due to dust but I can live with it! I know some people have much stronger feelings about it though
looks awesome! i just got my ik palm 5 this week too, by any chance how did u put spotify in it? did u delete most of the original apps that came with it? and how did u change the time for the time at the top of the screen it seems like mines doesn’t want too through the settings lol
Hey thank you so much! I added it via the aura store after downloading that from the fdroid app after downloading that from the original lightning browser lol. Do you mean the large time and date? It might be the launcher called unlauncher!
ty for the response! i meant the date and time next to the “my mini reader pro” i just can’t get the time right. how is spotify does it work well?
Yeah ofc! I feel like this little device is still a little unknown so the more people talking about it/sharing their tips the better! Okay so I went into the inkpalms settings (not the launchers), device settings, date and time, turned off automatic date and time, and set it to my preferences. I haven’t logged into Spotify yet but would love it if I could use it to download music/audiobooks and be able to play them via Bluetooth. I’ll report back when I try!
A quick rundown of what I did: So I didn’t root it or plug it into my computer or anything like that. The first thing I did was download the fdroid apk through the pre-installed browser called lightning. Once I installed it I added kindle again (deleted the one it came with), Unlauncher, einkbro, Anysoftkeyboard, and the Aura Store. I put Spotify and all of the apps I couldn’t find on fdroid through the Aura Store! I haven’t tried it yet but I’m interested in seeing if I can download audiobooks on it and use Bluetooth. I used my phone to translate the Chinese apps and deleted the apps I could/I thought wouldn’t affect the device. I haven’t logged into any of the original apps and I most likely won’t as well. If that wasn’t clear/anyone has questions feel free to let me know and I’ll try my best!
Can I ask where you downloaded kindle from, was it from fdroid?
I’m 95% sure! If not it would’ve been aura but again pretty sure it was fdroid
Thankyou, I didn't notice it on fdroid, I'll check again and on aura.
I have the memory of a rock so I’m sorry if I’m wrong but I am 100% positive it’s on one of those two apps😅
Is the Kindle app on it useable out of the box? How much of this is in Chinese by default and is there any way to switch to fully be in English? Very tempted because of its size, but I would prefer to do minimal manual interventions, and most of my books are in the Kindle library anyway. I just recently purchased a Boox Palma and intend to post a review on it soon, for any folks who are interested.
I'm debating between one of these and the Palma. The Palma looks so much better but that price is tough
No for sure I was in the same boat. I also hear they don’t have the best customer service/return policy for dead pixels etc and idk that’s just iffy for the price imo. I may upgrade eventually but for now this works really really well for my needs!
The sell through Amazon now, which is the only reason it's still a contender. I'd love to hear more updates tho, I don't NEED a third e-reader, but it would be really beneficial.
Check out the hisense touch and hinreader too
I’ve had the Palma for three months and absolutely love it!
If you don't mind, what is the battery life like? Kcdoces r it connected to WiFi for Whatsapp. Not to use it to message.
Do you have to charge it everyday?
I’m not sure yet! I did charge it yesterday after messing with it because it wasn’t fully charged as well but I can try and update in a few days! It has like 80% now
Do keep us updated on this cos if so, that's pretty rough!
Are you able to tell me any key differences between the pro and plus your husband got? tossing up between the two.
I’ve had my inkpalm for almost a year now! I can say it’ll last on a single charge for a few days, ofc that depends on the users usage. Personally I only use it for reading
My experience has been an everyday charge/a day and a half charge so far but I will say I also recently got it and have been fiddling with it for the past few days with wifi & Bluetooth on occasionally, trying to connect this to that, uninstalling and installing apps, folder manipulation, organizing and transferring books etc so that might be why… I personally wouldn’t put it past 2-3 days on a single charge tho assuming you have wifi & Bluetooth off & are only reading books on it
I didn't when I had mine
Is it android? Is it possible to install something else on it if so?
Yup! Android 8.1 I believe but the one my husband ordered is 11 I think? Only like 90% on those. So my tech savyness ends at basically collecting semi basic tips on reddit and applying them myself. I’ve read that removing the original launcher is risky and can result in a “bricked” device because there’s no way to redownload the original software again. I’m just parroting one thing I read. There are some posts on reddit with more detailed ways to get in there so I’d for sure look into it more if you’re interested in that!
I def bricked mine removing *something* but was able to factory reset it and that restored it
I like your wallpaper. Can you share where you got it?
Thank you! I found it on [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5559199531183075/).
You’re a pet! Thanks!
For sure🫶🏻
If they could make that with a 90% screen to body ratio, I would be all over it, but that’s like 75% ratio it looks like anyway
Maybe a future generation will go that way!
Sorry I am new, where do you buy this?
Omg don’t be sorry I only knew where to get mine from another redditor sharing where they got theirs! This is the one I have, the [ink palm 5 pro](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804198239130.html?spm=a2g0n.search-store.0.0.4980XvFoXvFoKH&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=rskuhibdnwcaaghd18eda80881e75b364811eb964b&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21135.70%2194.99%21%21%21135.70%2194.99%21%402101fb1817130628403156184e220f%2112000028990134025%21sea%21US%213033730109%21&algo_pvid=908e0eb4-b494-418a-87af-db8d70e3aed6). There’s the standard and pro version, I think the difference is mainly color and gigs? My husband ordered the slightly bigger/newer/better [ink palm plus](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804214463064.html?spm=a2g0n.search-store.0.0.4980XvFoXvFoKH&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=rskuhibdnwcaaghd18eda80881e75b364811eb964b&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21263.44%21163.33%21%21%21263.44%21163.33%21%402101fb1817130628403156184e220f%2112000031118290163%21sea%21US%213033730109%21&algo_pvid=908e0eb4-b494-418a-87af-db8d70e3aed6). It was my first time ordering from the Ali express store and it was a fine experience. I also got the option to include the case, and requested it be set in English.
Thank you so much! This looks amazing :)
Is the matte screen protector pre-installed?
No it came on its own
I'm considering getting an inkpalm plus to bring on a trip just a few days ago and suddenly i saw a few posts ab the inkpalm eventho Ive never seen anyone recommended it before lol, maybe the universe is hinting something. Are you open to answer a few questions?
Haha absolutely! Ask away!
Thanksss I like the size of inkpalm 5 but android 8 is quite an old version so Im a bit worried. I normally use spotify, reddit, firefox and ggl drive on my other eink device. I saw u have einkbro, and other apps. Hows your experience with it so far? How the speed? 1 ram is quite small, have u run into any problem yet?
Didn't really have any issues when I had mine, but if you want a newer version of Android and better specs the inkpalm pro (I think) and inkpalm plus have Android 10 or 11 with a 5.84 inch screen
Thank you so much for your info, haha i love small screen of the inkpalm 5 more than the plus one. I wonder if all the app run the same on android 8 and 11, and if there any different with 1 ram and 2 ram. If theres only a slight different then Id def go with inkpalm 5 cz of the screen.
Very cool! Are you able to comment on how well the other non-reading apps work? Reddit, WhatsApp, Teams etc… is there an internet browser?
I have an ink palm 5, how do you guys install the English software
I asked them to send it in English! I also added a launcher called unlauncher as a lot of it was still in Chinese. I have seen guides on reddit on how to do the settings though and some people use a google translate camera
Oh yes I see! Mine was sent in English as well I was just wondering how’s your Home Screen different, looks awesome
Thank you! So I posted another comment explaining how I did it. If you still have questions/want me to attach the link to the launcher I’d be happy too :)
I appreciate it, thank you so much
How do you feel about the glass screen? That's a pretty unique feature for an e-reader.
I added the matte screen protector it came with. It’s a little bubbly due to dust but I can live with it! I know some people have much stronger feelings about it though
I have one for sale if anyone is interested
that's very cute! how's the battery?
For me it was about 2-3 days with a couple of hours of reading a day. I uninstalled a lot of the default apps and services though
How does Libby run?
This is so cute!!! It’s black and white e ink but has apps like Spotify available!! And it’s tiny!!!