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reMarkable Paper Pro can run Android 13 with user modification
Key points
- reMarkable Paper Pro runs Android 13 after user modification.
- Most device functions, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, are operational.
- Hardware limitations, like refresh rate, remain due to e-paper display.
- The modification enables access to Android apps like Kindle.
Android on reMarkable Paper Pro
A YouTuber named Chalid Raqami demonstrated running Android 13 on a reMarkable Paper Pro tablet. The reMarkable Paper Pro typically uses a proprietary operating system, unlike other e-readers such as Boox devices which run Android.
Hardware Considerations
The reMarkable Paper Pro is equipped with an NXP iMX8 Mini processor and 2GB of RAM, sufficient for its native OS and color display. While e-paper tablets are not designed for high-performance graphics, the existing hardware proved capable of running Android 13, with most core functions like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and front light control remaining operational. The device's pen also works with near-stock latency in a dedicated mode.
Functionality and Limitations
The port includes a quick switch back to the reMarkable OS. Although initial performance was slow, memory tuning and GPU acceleration improved usability. The primary limitation remains the e-paper display's refresh rate, which affects the Android experience. However, the modification allows users to install Android applications, such as the Kindle e-book library, which are not natively supported on reMarkable tablets.
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Reporting from
A YouTuber successfully ported Android 13 to the reMarkable Paper Pro, an e-paper tablet originally running a proprietary OS. This modification allows the tablet to access Android applications like Kindle, expanding its functionality beyond its original design.