Post #2044458
2026-05-05 22:37 UTC
#Xteink is currently working on blocking firmware flashing. What a smart move. Maybe the best option to kill your success.
https://www.ereadersforum.com/threads/xteink-quietly-locks-down-custom-firmware-and-the-explanation-doesnt-hold-up.13142/
The hardware is amazing, but they’ve put almost no effort into making the software even decent. The community really stepped up to fill that gap, and honestly, that’s been a huge part of the company’s success.
Things are still a bit unclear as it sounds like overseas products might not be affected, but either way, this feels like a dumb move.
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@n0madz@social.lol 2026-05-06 00:28
@wwwgem@social.linux.pizza That’s a shame. I was seriously thinking of getting one of the xte4s to play with but this does make me rethink that decision somewhat. Ah well maybe I’ll risk it to see if I get one that was affected.