Pocketbook apps manager

This app is an unofficial app manager for PocketBook e-readers. It allows you to download unofficial pocketbook apps


Installation

To install the application, connect your e-reader to your computer via a cable and copy the app-manager.app from release.zip to the applications folder. On Linux, you can build the application from source using the command make build and automatically install it on the connected e-reader using the command make install.

Source code and contribute

You can get app manager source code on github. You can add your own pb app. To do this you need to copy Makefile and .github/workflows/uploadOnRelease.yml in your repo and create a release. Next you need to clone this repo, add your app to repo.json and make a pull request. After pull request accepted, your app can be downloaded by app manager. Also you can use template repo.


Disclaimer

This application is licensed under the MIT license and is provided "as is". The apps installed through this installer are also unofficial and come with no warranties.

Warning

Please be aware that installing and using unofficial apps on your PocketBook e-reader may pose risks to your device's stability and security. Unofficial apps may not be thoroughly tested or validated, and may potentially cause issues with your device's performance, data, or settings. Before installing any apps, make sure you understand the potential risks and take necessary precautions to protect your device and data.


Currently available apps list:

pb-apps

App manager for pockerbook linux readers

Source code: GitHub

Version: 0.0.2

License: MIT

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pb-terminal

Terminal emulator for pocketbook linux readers

Source code: GitHub

Version: 0.7.0

License: MIT

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FAQ

Q: How to install the app manager on PocketBook?

A: To install the application, connect your e-reader to your computer via a cable and copy the release file to the applications folder. On Linux, you can build the application from source using the command make build and automatically install it on the connected e-reader using the command make install.

Q: What are the risks of using unofficial apps?

A: Using unofficial apps can pose risks to your e-reader, including deleting important system files or settings, changing system configuration, installing unverified or malicious software, and accessing sensitive information or settings.

Q: How to update the app installer to the latest version?

A: The app installer supports self-update. If the self-update is successful, you will have the latest version of the app installer. If the self-update fails, you can update the app installer manually by connecting your e-reader to your computer via a cable and copying the new release file to the applications folder, replacing the existing file.

Q: I installed the app but it didn't appear in the list of apps?

A: In some cases, the pocketbook does not update the list of applications automatically, in which case restarting the e-book should help.

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