Releases · LNReader/lnreader

15 Nov 09:26

rajarsheechatterjee

v2.0.1

1e478b2

LNReader v2.0.1 Pre-release

Pre-release

This patch release provides small improvements following the 2.0.0 update.

Changes

Feature

Added progress notifications for local backup creation and restore.

Fixes

Library updates now use INSERT OR IGNORE to avoid duplicate entry issues.
The default category is created only if it does not already exist.

If You Missed 2.0.0

Version 2.0.0 introduced major structural changes, including a new plugin system, an updated reader engine, revised backup formats, improved EPUB handling, and several UI and performance updates. Reviewing the 2.0.0 notes is recommended before upgrading.

Assets 3

14 Nov 15:28

rajarsheechatterjee

v2.0.0

41ea7eb

LNReader v2.0.0 Pre-release

Pre-release

LNReader 2.0 introduces a rebuilt plugin system, a redesigned reader engine, improved backup options, major UI updates, and extensive performance and stability improvements.

Warning

Backup data from version 1.1.19 does not include downloads or reading progress. Downloaded content and reading progress will not transfer to LNReader 2.0.

Note

LNReader no longer includes pre-installed plugin repositories. To add repositories, visit: https://www.lnreader.app/plugins

Highlights

Plugins

Complete plugin system overhaul with dedicated storage.
Updated plugin hosts, improved configuration options, and better developer experience.
Faster global search and improved swipe behavior.

Reader

Reader rewritten in vanJS for better performance.
Page Reader updates: chapter caching, EPUB chapter merging, improved padding, and smoother navigation.
Updated Reader footer, context menu, and Reader Settings UI.

Backups

Support for Google Drive and remote backups.
New ZIP backup format and a reimplemented local backup system.
More reliable restore handling.

EPUB & Files

EPUB parsing rewritten in C++ for Android.
Improved file manager, custom storage folder support, and more reliable cover handling.

UI & UX

Updated bottom navigation, themes, icons, and splash screen.
FilterSheet redesign and more consistent spacing.
Dynamic novel app bar and improved bottom sheets.

Performance & Architecture

React Native 0.72 upgrade and new architecture support.
Kotlin migration for Android components.
FlashList reinstated with fixes, faster task queue, and reduced rendering time.
TypeScript conversion and MMKV-based storage.

Other Features

MangaUpdates tracker.
Multi-language reading option.
Additional HTML tag support and improved sanitization.

Stability & Fixes

Numerous fixes across reader behavior, navigation, downloads, category updates, parsing logic, global search, and UI alignment. Overall stability and responsiveness have been significantly improved.

Localization

New French and Thai translations, Arabic alignment fixes, and general translation updates.

New Contributors

@he0119, @Palloxin, @Batorian, @elfing44, @Soopyboo32, @Skeltons, @Anan5a, @NilSilva, @br14n-sol, @MOA-YAD, @jacksin125, @Neel-shetty, @rvx05, @ilonachan, @yammyy

Full Changelog: v1.1.19...v2.0.0

Contributors

he0119, Skeltons, and 13 other contributors

Assets 3

01 Dec 15:51

rajarsheechatterjee

v2.0.0-beta.3

ecb3875

LNReader v2.0.0-beta.3 Pre-release

Pre-release

Warning

The backup data from version 1.1.19 does not include downloads or reading progress information. As a result, any downloaded content and your progress in chapters will be lost and not carried over when upgrading to version 2.0.0.

Note

LNReader no longer includes pre-installed plugin repositories. To add plugin repositories, please visit our official plugins page at https://www.lnreader.app/plugins

LNReader v2.0.0-beta.3 Release Notes

New Features

Added 'multi' language option
Implemented Page Reader
Added FilterTypes.Switch and FilterTypes.TextInput support for plugin filters
Allow user input for plugin configurations

Improvements

Rewrote Reader using VanJS
Enhanced bottom sheets
Improved bottom navigation
Made source list sorting by name
Made plugin/source swiping less sensitive
Faster and less laggy global search
More transparent Android navigation bar
Decreased reader progress bar font size
Better progress bar proportions

Bug Fixes

Fixed image placement in preview
Resolved filter-related issues
Fixed search error when query contains special characters
Corrected novel info saving
Fixed 'can't parse page' SQL syntax error
Addressed cover height incorrect when screen width changes
Fixed reader page padding and back press issues
Resolved path-related problems