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LNReaderOpen source light novel reader for Android
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Updated Dec 1, 2024

LNReader v2.0.0-beta.3
v2.0.0-beta.3
LNReader-v2.0.0-beta.3.apk

[!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://lnreader.github.io/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

New Contributors

  • @Skeltons
  • @Anan5a
  • @NilSilva

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v2.0.0-beta.2...v2.0.0-beta.3

LNReader v2.0.0-beta.2
v2.0.0-beta.2
lnreader-v2.0.0-beta.2.apk

[!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://lnreader.github.io/plugins

What's Changed

Features and Enhancements

  • Dynamic novel appbar (@CD-Z, #998)
  • Plugin repositories (@rajarsheechatterjee, #1051)
  • Enhanced TTS functionality (@nyagami, #1054)
  • Fixed Reader footer & Navigation bar (@nyagami, #1076)
  • Database for plugins (@Rider21, #986)
  • Onboarding screen (@nyagami, #1093)
  • App file manager (@nyagami, #1093)
  • French localization support (@elfing44, #1092)
  • Open random entry button (@Soopyboo32, #1098)
  • Lazy initialization for plugins (@nyagami, #1104)
  • Service Manager (@nyagami, #1124)

Bug Fixes

  • Insert/update novel/chapter logic (@nyagami, #1019)
  • Arabic alignment and language list order (@Palloxin, #1024)
  • Update pages functionality (@nyagami, #1048)
  • Novel total pages update (@Batorian, #1069)
  • Scroll to current Chapter (@CD-Z, #1101)
  • Volume scrolling (@r1di, #1114)
  • Default cover URL update (@error7404, #1122)

Improvements

  • UX tweaks (@rajarsheechatterjee, #1052)
  • Kotlin migration for native Android (@nyagami, #1095)
  • Remove restore errors (@nyagami, #1096)
  • Download file with cookie persistence (@nyagami, #1100)
  • Allow id and class attributes in HTML (@CD-Z, #1066)
  • Merge epub chapters (@nyagami, #1117)

Other Changes

  • Added table functionality (@K1ngfish3r, #1020)
  • Removed HTML entity replace function when sanitizing text (@K1ngfish3r, #1049)
  • About page version update (@error7404, #1072)
  • GitHub action update (@error7404, #1072)
  • Progress bar hiding (@CD-Z, #1102)

New Contributors

  • @Palloxin
  • @Batorian
  • @elfing44
  • @Soopyboo32

For the full changelog, please visit: v2.0.0-beta.1...v2.0.0-beta.2

LNReader v2.0.0-beta.1
v2.0.0-beta.1
v2.0.0-beta.1.apk

[!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.

Features

  • Added protobuf support (Wuxia World)
  • Introduced htmlparser2 support
  • Implemented reader horizontal scroll and bionic reading capabilities

Fixes

Migration from v1.1.9

  1. Create v1.1.9 backup
  2. Uninstall the current app
  3. Download converted file from https://lnreader.github.io/guides/upgrade
  4. Install beta
  5. Clear app data
  6. Download required plugins
  7. Bypass cloudflare for all plugins (if needed)
  8. Perform legacy restore

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v2.0.0-beta.0...v2.0.0-beta.1

v2.0.0-beta.0
v2.0.0-beta.0
v2.0.0-beta.0.apk

[!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.

New Features

Fixes

  • Improved TTS highlight
  • Faster read/write of UTF-8 files with native implementation
  • Fixed wrong NovelDrawer reference when going back
  • Midnight Dusk Theme (Thanks to @CD-Z - https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/pull/983)
  • Many other bug fixes

Migration from v1.1.9

  1. Create v1.1.9 backup, uninstall the current app
  2. Download converted file from https://lnreader.github.io/plugins-migration/
  3. Install beta, download required plugins
  4. Perform legacy restore

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v2.0.0-alpha.0...v2.0.0-beta.0

LNReader v1.1.19
v1.1.19
LNReader-v1.1.19.apk

What's Changed

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v1.1.18...v1.1.19

LNReader v1.1.18
v1.1.18
LNReader-v1.1.18.apk

What's Changed

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v1.1.17...v1.1.18

LNReader v1.1.17
v1.1.17
LNReader-v1.1.17.apk

What's Changed

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v1.1.16...v1.1.17

LNReader v1.1.16
v1.1.16
LNReader-v1.1.16.apk

What's Changed

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v1.1.15...v1.1.16

LNReader v1.1.15
v1.1.15
LNReader-v1.1.15.apk

What's Changed

New Contributors

Full Changelog: https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v1.1.14...v1.1.15

LNReader v1.1.14
v1.1.14
LNReader-v1.1.14.apk

Changelog

LNReader v1.1.13
v1.1.13
LNReader-v1.1.13.apk

Changelog

  • feat(source): Add Madara Sources
  • fix: Global Search Navigation
  • fix: Add Chapter Name Back in Reader
  • feat(source): Add Ficbook (@Rider21)
  • feat: Update chapter tab sort (@mystic-man-rhino)
  • feat: Add Change Default Category
  • feat: Add Select All in Library
  • fix: Change status bar style on background color change
  • feat(source): Add following sources Zetro, Nocturne, Asada and SugarBB
  • feat: Add time stamp to backup file (#390)
  • Material You (Dynamic colors are not supported yet)
  • Deselect novels on pressing back button in library.
  • fix(source): Add Status in Ranobes
  • feat(source): Add NeoSekai Translations and MTL-Novel
  • feat: Add novel in library on long press in search results
  • fix: Add Empty Summary placeholder and show Full Novel Title
  • fix: Clear Searchbar when Screen is Unfocused
  • fix: Global Search from Novel and MAL Screen
  • fix(source): Remove NovelSpace and Move ArNovel to MadaraGenerator
  • fix(source): Update WuxiaWorldCo baseUrl
  • fix: Category/Library bugs
  • fix: Fix deleting downloaded chapters
  • fix: Fix ranobes.net and add ranobes.com (@Rider21)
LNReader v1.1.11
v1.1.11
LNReader-v1.1.11.apk

Changelog

  • New sources (Riwyat, Light Novels Brasil, NovelTop1 (@Rider21), Liebe Schnee Hiver Novel, Madara Sources, SonicMTL and MTLNovel.Club)
  • fix(source): Fix NovelUpdates genres (#318) (@SkillGG)
  • fix(source):Fix ReadLightNovel's Novel Info
  • fix(source): HakoLightNovel (Closes LNReader/lnreader-sources#239)
  • fix(source): Remove RewayatAr
  • fix(source): ReaperScans (Closes LNReader/lnreader-sources#224)
  • feat: Add option to disable Haptic Feedback (Closes #326)
  • feat(img-dl): Downloading the chapter now downloads all img files (#321) (@SkillGG)
  • feat: Moment Sync (#310) (@Rider21)
  • feat: Add Option to Delete Read Chapters
  • feat(source): Source Updates (#306) (@Rider21)
  • refactor: Global Search Screen
  • feat: Source Updates (#297) (@Rider21)
  • chore: Update translations (#279)
  • fix(reader-settings): Fix reader settings crash (#292) (@SkillGG)
  • feat(source): Initial Source Filter Support (Closes #285)
  • feat: Add Ability to View Latest Novels
  • feat: Add Option to Remove Extra Paragraph Spacing (Closes #248)
  • feat: Add New Themes (Closes #254)
  • fix: Cross Icon Overlapping Search Text (Closes #273)
  • feat: Add Last Read Sorting (Closes #255)
  • fix: Add progressViewOffset (Closes #270)
  • fix: Global Search (Closes #256)
  • feat(volume-scroll): Added option to scroll WebView using volume buttons (#290) (@SkillGG)
  • refactor: Browse Source Screen
  • Webview improvements (#283) (@SkillGG)
  • fix(clipboard): Fixed clipboard dependency (#282) (@SkillGG)
  • fix: Novel Updates (Closes LNReader/lnreader-sources#227)
  • fix: ReadLightNovel Crash
  • chore: Update Translations
  • fix(tts): Android11 Manifest TTS Support (#277) (@SkillGG)
  • fix(syosetu): Change cover to unavailable (#275) (@SkillGG)
  • fix(typo): spelling mistake causing a crash (#276) (@SkillGG)
  • feat(webview-scroll): webview scrolls to saved (#274) (@SkillGG)
  • fix: Source Fixes (#272) (@Rider21)
  • fix:(source) 1stKissNovel: No Chapters
  • refactor: Reader Settings Screen
  • feat: Ability to Save Custom Themes (Closes #145)
  • feat: Add WebView Button in Reader
  • fix: History Screen Fixes
  • fix: Make MyAnimeListCard Scrollable
  • fix: MyAnimeList Search
  • refactor: Refactor Reader Bottomsheet (#249)
LNReader v1.1.10
v1.1.10
LNReader-v1.1.10.apk

Check v1.1.9's changelog

Bug Fixes

  • Fix Tracker Button showing when Tracker is not available.
  • Fix Links not working in Render HTML mode.
  • Update Translations.
  • Fix MyLoveNovel.
LNReader v1.1.9
v1.1.9
LNReader-v1.1.9.apk

Your previously pinned sources will be lost in this version.

Changelog

  • Add OpenDyslexic font.
  • Translations (Help translate the app on crowdin).
  • New Sources (Novel4Up, TeamXNovel, AllNovelFull, ReadFreeNovel, TurkceLightNovels, NovelOwl, FreeNovelUpdates, NovelsCafe, LightNovelReader, HakoLightNovel, Renovels, Jaomix, Rulate, РанобэРФ, MT Novel) (@Rider21)
  • Default Reader also renders HTML.
  • Fix Sources (https://github.com/LNReader/lnreader/compare/v1.1.8...v1.1.9)
  • Fix Last Read Crash (@M0RGaming)
  • Fix Backups
LNReader v1.1.8
v1.1.8
LNReader-v1.1.8.apk

Changelog

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  • New Sources (RanobeLib, NovelPub, BestLightNovel, HizoManga, NovelFull.me, LatestNovel, Novelmt.com, Ltnovel.com, ArMTL, SakuraNovel).
  • Fix sources.
  • More download options.
  • Keep screen awake in reader.
  • Option to update novel metadata.
  • Fix default chapter sort order.
  • Reorganize reader settings.
  • Option to clear cover cache.
LNReader v1.1.7
v1.1.7
LNReader-v1.1.7.apk

If you had downloaded this release before 3-11-2021 and none of the sources are working, redownload the apk.

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Changelog

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  • Parallel searching in global search and migration.
  • Fix next page not loading in browse.
  • Default chapter sort order in General Settings.
  • Fix duplicate entries in library.
  • New Sources (Chireads, MTLCorner, NitroScans, NovelForest and OnlyMtl).
  • Fix sources.
LNReader v1.1.6
v1.1.6
LNReader-v1.1.6.apk

Changelog

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  • New Sources (MTLNovel (Id), MTLReader (En), MyLoveNovel (En), MoreNovel (Id), NovelSpace (Ar), NovelRingan (Id), IndoWebNovel (Id)).
  • Fix old sources.
  • Fix duplicate chapters in download queue.
  • Snackbar for deleting downloaded chapters.
  • Fix splitscreen view crash.
  • Horizontal Seekbar.
  • Option to only show pinned sources in browse.
LNReader v1.1.5
v1.1.5
LNReader-v1.1.5.apk

Changelog

  • New sources.
  • Option to download unread chapters.
  • Long press to select range in chapter list.
  • Time and battery level in reader.
  • Experimental auto scroll (Set scroll interval in More > Settings > Reader & Does not work with WebView mode).
  • Option to turn off full screen.
  • Text to speech.
  • Option to only update ongoing novels.
  • Tap on cover to enlarge image.
  • Option to clear updates tab (More > Settings > Advance).
<hr>

Bug Fixes

  • Fix full screen not working on changing chapters.
  • Fix crash if chapter is empty.
LNReader v1.1.4
v1.1.4
LNReader-v1.1.4.apk

Changelog

  • New sources.
  • Last update time (Settings > General).
<hr>

Bug Fixes

  • Marking chapter as unread.
  • Bookmark not updating (@SkillGG)
  • Crash when long pressing cover in browse
  • Fix Readwn.com source.
  • Remove text shadow in comfortable grid.
LNReader v1.1.3
v1.1.3
LNReader-v1.1.3.apk

Old downloads will not work with the new WebView mode. Go to More > Downloads > Clear downloads.

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Changelog

  • New sources.
  • Turn on Use WebView option in reader sheet to preserve original text styles.
  • Backups now save chapters (read status, bookmarks, etc.) & downloads.
  • Custom CSS.
  • Edit novel info & custom novel covers.
  • New themes.
  • Select multiple novels in library to remove or mark read/unread.
  • Option to disable history/updates tab and always show labels in bottom tab bar.
<hr>

Bug fixes

  • Fix splash screen hiding before the app is fully loaded.
  • Fix crashes related to novel covers.
  • Bookmark icon not showing.
  • Crashes when next/previous chapters isn't there.
LNReader v1.1.2
v1.1.2
LNReader-v1.1.2.apk

Changelog

  • Add Novel Updates as a source (experimental)
  • Add new sources
  • Images appear at their original position
  • Preserve headings, bold, italics, horizontal rule and links in chapter content
  • View all downloaded chapters in More > Downloads
  • Pause, resume & cancel downloads from download queue
  • Add options to update library on launch & download new chapters
  • Fix app using the old API for updates
LNReader v1.1.1
v1.1.1
LNReader-v1.1.1.apk

Changelog

  • Add new sources (Novelpassion, Royal Road & Scribble Hub)
  • Fix sources
  • Fix global search & migration
  • Fix clear history button not working
  • Option to update library on launch in Settings > General
  • Jump to chapter
LNReader v1.1.0
v1.1.0
LNReader-v1.1.0.apk

Changelog

  • Fixed crash on downloading large number of chapters
  • Reader UI
  • Infinite scroll for some sources
  • Fixed down sources
  • Option to search all sources
  • Swipe to navigate to next/previous chapter
  • Incognito mode
  • Fix crashes on android 7
  • Filter sources by language
LNReader v1.0.21
v1.0.21
LNReader-v1.0.21.apk

If opening reader settings crashes the app try changing themes in chapter bottom sheet and then open it. That will fix it.

Changelog

  • Browse and search novels from MyAnimeList and NovelUpdates
  • Immersive mode
  • Custom background/text color in settings > reader
  • Show/hide scroll percentage option
  • Fixed thumbnails in horizontal orientation and larger displays

Updating From v1.0.18 or lower

  • Create backup from settings
  • Uninstall the previous version
  • Install this release and restore (Try clearing app data if it gets stuck on splash screen)
LNReader v1.0.20
v1.0.20
LNReader-v1.0.20.apk

Reduced the app size from 60mb to 23mb

Updating From v1.0.18 or lower

  • Create backup from settings
  • Uninstall the previous version
  • Install this release and restore (Try clearing app data if it gets stuck on splash screen)
LNReader v1.0.19
v1.0.19
LNReader-v1.0.19.apk

Updating From Older Versions

  • Create backup from settings
  • Uninstall the previous version
  • Install this release and restore (Try clearing app data if it gets stuck on splash screen)

Changelog

  • Display images if links are present in chapter
  • Group history and updates by date
  • Search bar in history screen
  • Select custom range of chapters
  • Reorganize library, novel, reader bottom sheet
  • Custom accent color
  • Global search from library
  • Option to select text in reader bottom sheet
  • Option to hide chapter titles
  • Fix align and reader theme buttons
  • Fix white flash/border while switching screens
LNReader v1.0.18
v1.0.18
LNReader-v1.0.18.apk

Updating From Older Versions

  • Create backup from settings
  • Uninstall the previous version
  • Install this release and restore (Try clearing app data if it gets stuck on splash screen)

Changelog

  • Added migration in browse screen
  • Show chapter progress percentage in chapter screen
  • Save chapter progress percentage
  • Long press a chapter to mark read, bookmark and mark previous read or unread
  • Added sort and filter bottom sheet in library
  • Added search bar in updates screen
  • Update app icon, splash screen & notification icon
  • Fixed continue reading button and chapter sort/filters getting reset
  • New theme
  • Allow changing screen orientation
LNReader v1.0.17
v1.0.17
LNReader-v1.0.17.apk

Updating from v1.0.16

  1. Create backup from settings
  2. Uninstall the previous version
  3. Install this release and restore

New

  • Added global search #12
  • Save chapter sort/filter settings
  • Pin sources
  • Fixed start/continue reading button
LNReader v1.0.16
v1.0.16
LNReader-v1.0.16.apk

New

  • Backups.
  • In app notification if a new release is there.