WHAT? The display works now?

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I have to assume somehow we'd have to put a more current version of Linux on it since whatever version ships from the factory wouldn't have whatever updates were done to get it working... how would that be done?

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What OS can we install on this that has a recent enough version to have the e-ink display, and how exactly does one flash an OS onto it?

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I'm still learning linux but I guess you can upgrade the kernel independently of the OS and bring in support for this display. Would love some confirmation from someone more experienced, especially how exactly we'd get Alpine Linux with that latest kernal flashed onto this device.

All due respect Kairei, but if you have to ask such questions, you might not be the person who needs this device in their hands the most at the present time?

I am not sure how many devices are really available, but getting them into hands of people who can help with development should (IMO) be a priority, at least for now.

Besides, unless you want to tinker / help development, you are likely not going to have a good time with current state of software.

JMHO.

Well Pine64 did remove the questionnaire that was sort of a gatekeeper for getting these development units so if someone has the resources available to help offload stock it may be worthwhile. I'm not sure if Pine makes any margin of profit for the developer units which would be the counter to that argument.

The Android version is currently functioning mostly from the Wiki. Hopeful that more variations will come along. My one question is if there's anyway to help reduce the screen retention ghosting (or whatever proper term should be used here). The afterimage of previous pages or the boot screen is very noticeable. I know eInk have their issues with retention/burn-in of sorts but I wonder if there are hardware/software features that can help mitigate or reduce it.

My guess is a custom render mode would be needed for doing partial refreshes in void/white areas if possible.