What’s in the latest PocketBook reader build?
Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026. This build covers store checkout and payment changes, expanded support for LCPL files, and fixes for high-priority issues. It is worth installing now for the broader file handling and checkout improvements; the details are on the next screen.
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Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in PocketBook reader - EPUB, PDF 5.65.0.39561.release that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Store checkout and payments updated
The release focuses partly on selling e-readers and accessories, with checkout stability, the shopping cart, order flow, and store payments all receiving changes.
- 02LCPL files open from more places
LCPL support now includes opening files from both the store and local storage, with improved handling of edge cases for this file type.
- 03High-priority issues fixed
The release also fixes several high-priority issues identified during beta testing, alongside the store and LCPL changes.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's PocketBook reader - EPUB, PDF page.
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Tips
- Adjust the page to suit you
Open a book and explore its reading controls to adjust fonts, colors, background themes, night mode, spacing, and margins. Small changes can make a long session more comfortable, and you can choose settings that suit the book and your preferred way of reading.
- Keep books organized in collections
Use the library’s management tools to group books by authors or topics, then use quick navigation, the table of contents, bookmarks, and notes to return to useful passages. A little organization helps when your library includes different kinds of reading, from novels to technical books.
- Use synchronization across devices
PocketBook reader describes automatic synchronization that lets you continue a book on another device, along with free cloud storage for your library and reading progress. If you want to use those services, sign in or configure sync within the app and make sure your devices have an internet connection when synchronization is needed.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
How we write the digest
Each week we check the Google Play listings of the apps our readers use most: the version number, the update date and the developer's What's new notes. When an app has a new version, we put the developer's update notes and the listing details together on one page, in plain words, with a link to the official Google Play listing. Google and most developers release updates in stages over several days, so a version listed here may not have reached your phone yet. GoCompareNow is an independent site and is not affiliated with any developer. This page doesn't read your phone or your Google account, and nothing is installed from here.
FAQ
Is this the official list of PocketBook reader changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with Pocketbook International SA. Google Play’s app page is the authority for the official release information. You can compare its listing with this editorial summary, and use the Play page for the current app details and availability.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Google Play may show Open when the available build is already installed. Releases can also reach people at different times through a staged rollout. Check the app’s Play page again later if you expect a newer build, and use Google Play as the source for whether an update is offered to you.
Can PocketBook reader open protected books?
Yes. The app description lists support for protected books using DRM and LCP, and the release specifically expands LCPL file handling. LCPL files can now be opened from the built-in store and local storage. The app also supports a range of other formats, including EPUB, PDF, FB2, MOBI, and DJVU.