Description
This application is designed to work with the eBook reader Aldiko. It allows you to sync your books and bookmarks across your devices using your Dropbox account. ** Note **
The app requires a rooted device to work with Aldiko v2.2.0+. This is because Aldiko no longer allows other apps access to its database.
** Note **
If you have an issue with...
This application is designed to work with the eBook reader Aldiko. It allows you to sync your books and bookmarks across your devices using your Dropbox account. ** Note **
The app requires a rooted device to work with Aldiko v2.2.0+. This is because Aldiko no longer allows other apps access to its database.
** Note **
If you have an issue with the app, please use the in-app "Report Issue" feature, so I can address it as quickly as possible.
** Before complaining about the sync frequency in the Pro version, please read the entry about it in the FAQ here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253576 **
Thanks!
Requirements:
* Android 2.1+ * Aldiko 2.0.2+ (Premium or Free) * Rooted device (Aldiko 2.2.0+) * Dropbox account
Features:
* Synchronizes eBooks across devices (including addition of new books and deletion of old books) * Synchronizes your position in each eBook across devices. * Pro Version: Fully automatic sync. * Pro Version: Faster sync check for changes on Dropbox. * Pro Version: Trigger sync from an external application (like a Tasker/Locale plugin). * Ability to store deleted books in a separate "TrashCan" folder on Dropbox in case you want to retrieve it at a later date. * Ability to always sync to furthest read point (like the Kindle)
Current Limitations:
* User defined bookmarks are not synced across devices.
Change Log:
8.8.3, 11-Dec-2012 * Add support for Aldiko 2.2.3. * Add instructions for downgrading to Aldiko 2.1.0 if device cannot be rooted. * Bug-Fix: Fix occasional crash when the initial message dialog was dismissed. * Bug-Fix: Fix occasional crash when Dropbox login form was shown.
8.7.42, 28-Nov-2012 * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix automatic sync not triggering reliably on quitting Aldiko on Android OS 4.1 (Jelly Bean) on some devices. * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix automatic sync being deactivated under certain circumstances when either the sync app or Aldiko was updated. * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix initial notification popup not being shown when Aldiko was quit with the "Home" key. * Bug-Fix: Fix network connection leak issue with the Dropbox API. * Display a one-time message explaining the rooted device requirement if Aldiko 2.2.0+ is installed on the device.
8.7.16, 18-Nov-2012 * Bug-Fix: Fix notification popup always being shown on Android OS 4.2 (Jelly Bean MR1) * Bug-Fix: Fix occasional crash after Dropbox login was completed. * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix "application not responding" issue on rooted Android OS 4.1 (Jelly Bean) devices if user did not respond to the super user request in a timely manner. * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix main window sometimes being shown along with the notification on Android OS 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
8.7.4, 12-Nov-2012 * Bug-Fix: Fix issue with Dropbox login not working correctly on some devices. * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix automatic sync not being triggered immediately on quitting Aldiko on Android OS 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
8.6.12, 27-Oct-2012 * Bug-Fix: Fix issue with Dropbox login under certain circumstances. * Bug-Fix: Fix issue with deleting Dropbox folders, when they were not empty.
8.5.5, 10-Oct-2012 * Work around for Dropbox login issue.
8.5.3, 06-Oct-2012 * Migrate Dropbox interface to new API with better security and privacy controls. * Updated app to fix issues on Android OS 4.1 (Jelly Bean) * Bug-Fix: (Pro Version) Fix issue where automatic sync was not being triggered if there were pending changes and the sync service was restarted by the Android OS.
8.1.5, 15-Aug-2012 *Bug-Fix: Verify Aldiko 2.2.0+ has been opened at least once prior to sync, so its database is available. *Bug-Fix: Fix crash on open on Android 2.1, due to Android OS not returning Aldiko's app version correctly.
Complete change history available at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253576
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