Xteink’s X3 is the company’s smallest e-reader, designed for portability. However, users report that a key software upgrade option is now restricted.
The Xteink X4 and X3 were marketed as alternatives to Kindle and Kobo e-readers, offering a compact design ideal for slipping into a pocket. While their stock firmware was initially criticized for being clunky and limited, users could bypass these issues by installing CrossPoint Reader, a third-party firmware that provided a more polished interface and improved functionality.
Now, buyers report that Xteink has blocked this upgrade path. The restriction may vary depending on the user’s location or where the device was purchased, leaving some customers unable to access the enhanced software.
The issue was first highlighted by a Reddit user earlier this week, who discovered the change while attempting to install CrossPoint Reader on their device.
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