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==Installation==
==Installation==
Install the [http://ares.dl.playstation.net/cdn/JA0001/PCSC80012_00/ycZrBOztrFeuHgCTvAQyJFFMHnAYvQUJIsDXbKUjXYPnKIhknXsxeoCtpBiqOsUnDKyibhWISliYADajjbxRFdRQRAnjMRyVqnEUa.pkg E-Book Reader]:
*This requires you to have [[Qcma Vita|QCMA]] installed on your PC and Package Installer on your PS Vita.
*Alternatively you may log into a Japanese PSN account to get it from PSN. It’s also possible to use other software, that’s not exactly legal, to get the E-Book Reader on your PSVita
*After installing the Reader app, you'll need to update it by pressing the Update Button on its LiveArea bubble.
*To get the update button, you may need to open the application at least once.
If you had previously installed/used the application:
If you had previously installed/used the application:
*Make copy of your books library (ux0:book/u/).
*Make copy of your books library (ux0:book/u/).
*Uninstall it and remove any files bearing its title ID (PCSC80012) from ux0:/user and its sub directories
*Uninstall Reader and translation patch. Make sure there is no PCSC80012 savedata in ux0:user/00/savedata_backup/.
*Delete Reader Settings app if you already have it.
*Delete Reader Settings app if you already have it.
*Delete ReaderSettings.suprx and ReaderMod.suprx plugins if you have them.
*Delete ReaderSettings.suprx and ReaderMod.suprx plugins if you have them.


Install the patch:
Install the E-book Reader and patch:
*Copy all required folders to ux0:.
*Install the [http://ares.dl.playstation.net/cdn/JA0001/PCSC80012_00/ycZrBOztrFeuHgCTvAQyJFFMHnAYvQUJIsDXbKUjXYPnKIhknXsxeoCtpBiqOsUnDKyibhWISliYADajjbxRFdRQRAnjMRyVqnEUa.pkg Reader app] via Package Installer (or you can use [https://gbatemp.net/threads/e-book-reader-pcsc80012-english-translation-how-to-add-custom-books.541424/post-9638807 the aio pack] by Modular511) and the official update.
*Copy all required folders to ux0.
 
Install reader plugin:
*Place henkaku_sfc.suprx to ur0:tai/ and install it under *NPXS10015 in ur0:tai/config.txt
*Place henkaku_sfc.suprx to ur0:tai/ and install it under *NPXS10015 in ur0:tai/config.txt
   *NPXS10015
   *NPXS10015
   ur0:tai/henkaku_sfc.suprx
   ur0:tai/henkaku_sfc.suprx
*Place ReadmerMod.suprx to ur0:tai/ and install it under *PCSC80012 in ur0:tai/config.txt
*Place ReaderMod.suprx to ur0:tai/ and install it under *PCSC80012 in ur0:tai/config.txt
   *PCSC80012
   *PCSC80012
   ur0:tai/ReadmerMod.suprx
   ur0:tai/ReaderMod.suprx


Reboot your PlayStation Vita and open the Reader application again.
Reboot your PlayStation Vita and open the Reader application.


Notes:
Notes:
*On 3.60 you will have to use [[0syscall6 Vita|0syscall6]] plugin instead of ref00d for this method to work.
*On 3.60 you will have to use [[0syscall6 Vita|0syscall6]] plugin instead of ref00d for this method to work.
*The new plugin will replace Henkaku Settings tab in settings app with new User Settings tab. In it you will find Henkaku Settings and a couple of additional options, including Reader Settings.
*The new plugin will replace Henkaku Settings tab in settings app with new User Settings tab. In it you will find Henkaku Settings and a couple of additional options, including Reader Settings.
*You can use the included [[Vita Book Edit|Vita Book Edit]] (PC library manager app) to copy your own books to the PlayStation Vita.
*Delete the dummy.txt in data/rddat/settings/.
*You can use the included [[Vita Book Edit]] (PC library manager app) to copy your own books to the PlayStation Vita.


==User guide==
==User guide==
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https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/ebookreadervita4.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/ebookreadervita4.png
==Compatibility==
Tested by the author on 3.65.
The official app runs on 3.60 but the new version of the patch (w/o rePatch) doesn't seem to work anymore.
==Changelog==
'''Update 2021/01/24'''
*This uses a different settings plugin that I created just for myself, as well as updated version of the Reader plugin.
'''Update 2019/12/21'''
*Fixed some errors, please redownload it.
'''Update 2019/12/29'''
*rePatch v2.71 no longer needed.
*New features.
'''V3.0 2019/11/01'''
* Translated Guidebook. Check it out.
* Translated all text in TextListJP.dat except License Agreement.
* Major fixes in text alignment.
* Application should load English text a little bit faster now.
'''V2.0 2019/10/27'''
*Translated all text embedded in pictures + various text adjustments and fixes.


==External links==
==External links==
* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/e-book-reader-pcsc80012-english-translation-how-to-add-custom-books.541424/page-6
* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/e-book-reader-pcsc80012-english-translation-how-to-add-custom-books.541424/page-6
* Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/e7lndq/release_ebook_reader_pcsc80012_translation_custom/
* Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/e7lndq/release_ebook_reader_pcsc80012_translation_custom/

Latest revision as of 12:18, 8 September 2024

E-book Reader
Ebookreadervita2.png
General
AuthorGrapheneCt
TypeOther Apps
Version24.01.2021
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2021/01/24
Links
Download
Website

This is a mod of the official E-Book Reader from Sony, allowing you to add your own books, and with English translation.

Features

  • Custom books location. You can select custom books location (ux0:, uma0:, ur0:, grw0:).
  • Fake authentication. Enables some features of Reader otherwise available only of authenticated users. Do not use this option if you are going to use official Reader Store account.
  • Sync at startup. You can disable automatic Reader Store purchase information update at Reader startup to get instant access to your bookshelf.
  • Guidebook visible. You can remove guidebook from your bookshelf with this option disabled.
  • Allow delete operation for custom books. You can delete custom books in Reader app when this option is enabled. Do not use this option if you are going to use official Reader Store account.
  • Rebuild Reader database. Use this option only if you have problems with Reader (Removed from Light version for now).

Installation

If you had previously installed/used the application:

  • Make copy of your books library (ux0:book/u/).
  • Uninstall Reader and translation patch. Make sure there is no PCSC80012 savedata in ux0:user/00/savedata_backup/.
  • Delete Reader Settings app if you already have it.
  • Delete ReaderSettings.suprx and ReaderMod.suprx plugins if you have them.

Install the E-book Reader and patch:

  • Install the Reader app via Package Installer (or you can use the aio pack by Modular511) and the official update.
  • Copy all required folders to ux0.

Install reader plugin:

  • Place henkaku_sfc.suprx to ur0:tai/ and install it under *NPXS10015 in ur0:tai/config.txt
 *NPXS10015
 ur0:tai/henkaku_sfc.suprx
  • Place ReaderMod.suprx to ur0:tai/ and install it under *PCSC80012 in ur0:tai/config.txt
 *PCSC80012
 ur0:tai/ReaderMod.suprx

Reboot your PlayStation Vita and open the Reader application.

Notes:

  • On 3.60 you will have to use 0syscall6 plugin instead of ref00d for this method to work.
  • The new plugin will replace Henkaku Settings tab in settings app with new User Settings tab. In it you will find Henkaku Settings and a couple of additional options, including Reader Settings.
  • Delete the dummy.txt in data/rddat/settings/.
  • You can use the included Vita Book Edit (PC library manager app) to copy your own books to the PlayStation Vita.

User guide

E-book Reader only support EPUB books with .jpg, .png or .svg files used as pages (so no plaintext epub). Sample .epub file is included in the downloads.

You can use Kindle Comic Converter to convert .CBZ files or set of images to EPUB. Use "Other" preset and uncheck "Stretch/Upscale".

Best page resolution is about 1600x2500. Try to not exceed 1.2Mb size per page.

Screenshots

ebookreadervita5.png

ebookreadervita3.png

ebookreadervita4.png

Compatibility

Tested by the author on 3.65.

The official app runs on 3.60 but the new version of the patch (w/o rePatch) doesn't seem to work anymore.

Changelog

Update 2021/01/24

  • This uses a different settings plugin that I created just for myself, as well as updated version of the Reader plugin.

Update 2019/12/21

  • Fixed some errors, please redownload it.

Update 2019/12/29

  • rePatch v2.71 no longer needed.
  • New features.

V3.0 2019/11/01

  • Translated Guidebook. Check it out.
  • Translated all text in TextListJP.dat except License Agreement.
  • Major fixes in text alignment.
  • Application should load English text a little bit faster now.

V2.0 2019/10/27

  • Translated all text embedded in pictures + various text adjustments and fixes.

External links

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