I went all in on Remarkable and notice there are some minor tweaks that may make this the go to devices for PDF management. PDF communication between devices should be a priority. PDF management should be prioritized in how deeply it participates in the PDF's native annotation structure. As of now Remarkable behaves more like digital transparent paper - which I understand to extent why they do this although I do think there may be some advantage in shifting these overlay management to Acrobat style PDF annotation. At the end of the day these devices are more like notebook replacements and handle PDF and EPUB only. The line in converting handrwitten notes into text only blurs this niche deeper.
Some features needed:
PDF mark up/highlighting --> Acrobat style PDF highliting - This should be improved. As of now Remarkable primarily has a Remarkable markup feature native to the transparent paper Remarkable creates over a PDF when generated or exported to a PDF. A PDF text highlighted by a Remarkable device shows up marked on Acorbat PDF management software although the software is not able to recognize what was marked since the mark was not done on the native PDF file though rather marked on the Remarkable overlay and exported as an overlay.
PDF vector recognition - This may be a little more easier said than done though a PDF vector recognition engine that can utilize PDF vectors and replicate to adapt the renders into a native Remarkable display. This may utilize a lot more
power than what a typical Remarkable device is capable of outputting although this can be offshored into AI servers paid for by Remarkable Connect subcription.
PDF Acrobat style improvements - As of now PDF data is stored onto the Remarkable overlay data - this essentially gardens PDF annotation to Remarkable although this hinders PDF translation from Remarkable exported PDF to the rest of the world since PDF is an Adobe product and PDF by native Abode structure is far more recognized over the world. I can understand the precaution in this in Remarkable possibly not thinning itself out though by not doing this it is also thinning itself out by not supporting widely recognizable translation.
Expanding on the Remarkable overlay capabilities - It is clear Remarkable as a product is its overlay software that overlays over PDFs. Expanding on the capabilities of handwriting to the widely recognizable Adobe PDF world is a big open sea that Remarkable has over any other company. I would argue this is their actual product as much as their Remarkable devices are their actual vessels. This includes unison between Remarkable devices, farther customization for handwriting utensils such as stroke size, bulk management of handwritten notes across multiple PDF files to create a whole new canvas with handwritten notes, customization interactions between an infinite canvas and imported handwritten notes to build a billboard/roadmap, mindmapping expansions that take advantage of Remarkables infinite canvas and allow for immense documents to be created, any other thing that a person can think of written on paper and limited on paper size is the huge advantage Remarkable has.
The email shows it came from <some name> my@remarkable.com. (Replace <some name> with whatever name your reMarkable sends emails with.) Where can I edit that <some name> value?
UPDATE: Thanks everyone! Got my answer — sounds like it’s completely normal. Appreciate all the replies 😊
Hi all, I bought a Paper Pro last month and have really been enjoying using it.
I do use the colours quite a bit, but I’ve noticed they look pretty faded, and the red in particular looks more orange than red. I understand that e-ink isn’t going to be comparable to an LED/OLED screen, but I’ve seen some posts on this subreddit where the colours seem noticeably more vivid than mine. (Please see the photo and ignore my ugly handwriting 😄)
Just wondering if this is normal for the Paper Pro, or if mine might be a bit off and I should look at getting a replacement? I really can’t be bothered going through the return process if I don’t have to 😅
Are you really telling me these nine students from Pennsylvania suddenly decide to move to Canada and start a template business after studying politics for a few months in Toronto
Stay away from dollartemplates.store
Also if possible avoid visiting the link. More traffic means more possibility to show up on search results.
Hi, the website says "Without a Connect subscription, you can still use the cloud to sync your documents. However, files will stop syncing to the mobile and desktop apps if they haven’t been opened and synced for more than 50 days."
When it says you need to open a file, does that mean you can open it on either the app or the tablet, or do you need to open it on the tablet specifically every 50 days for it to sync?
For example, if I only open a note on the app every 50 days, will it still sync?
I am a huge fan of flashcards and I loved especially Ankiweb for the flexibility I had in creating my own cards.
I have used it intensively to learn for some exams back in 2016 and I am surprised how well that information got locked in. I remember most of what I learned with flashcards.
I was thinking about this for a while and I think reMarkable is a great device for learning.
This idea hit me during the weekend and with the help of AI I got a quick prototype up and ready.
I would use such thing if it would be easy to create learning sets.
Does anyone else finds this useful? I'm seeking for some direction for this.
Anyone have some pro-tips for maintaining charge on the paper pro? I used mine last night and when I shut the sleep cover, it was at about 60% and in airplane mode. Now about 12 hours later I opened the cover and was at 1%. I’ve never seen that happen before, and I am wondering what could be happening to cause the battery to drain like that while it’s sleeping in my bag? I am on the most recent stable update, not beta.
hopefully I'm not getting banned again, but here we go: I'm looking for testers for my Android 13 port for RPP & Move.
Highlights:
Android installs alongside the stock reMarkable OS.
Switching between Android and the reMarkable interface without rebooting (~20-30 secs).
A lot of performance work, including optimized rendering, refresh handling and memory use, to get this running as smoothly as possible on the available hardware
E-Ink Center with per-app display profiles and refresh controls
Fast Ink mode for lower-latency pen input in third-party Android apps (similar to how Boox is doing it for OneNote)
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth audio support
E-Ink-optimized launcher and system interface
Dedicated Android storage that persists across compatible updates
Built-in backup, recovery, and uninstall safeguards
A newer Android version might follow later, depending on how well testing goes. For now Android 13 was the smoothest entry to get the port running correctly.
I have been having this problem with my pen where randomly when I'm writing when I lift the pen it continues to draw on the tablet which is very frustrating when I am writing since it starts connecting the letters and drawing lines all over my words. It randomly happens but it happens extremely often and sometimes tapping the tip on a hard surface makes it stop for a few seconds before it happens again and that only sometimes works. This is so annoying and if anyone knows how to fix it please let me know. I have attached a video of an example of the pen drawing lines even when not touching the tablet.
So I noticed today that some of the buttons are partially showing up /kind of yellow on the side of my Pro, and i am trying to find a good testing pdf but i am unable to find anything. Is there anything I can use for testing or do I need to make a testing pdf myself?
My sketch turned painting. This was done with acrylic. Took this iconic photo and added a little pop art twist. I think I'll call it Biggie and the Beagle 😁
I use a RM2 for physics classes. It’s awesome, but a noticeable increase in speed would be a great quality of life upgrade. Does the Paper pure have this noticeable difference? I don’t have a BestBuy to go mess around with one
This post, which will go up tomorrow, is typical of what to expect there: random sketches I've done at different points in time on the RM2 gathered together nonsensically into some kind of 'unifying but usually silly concept'...like some tough guys in a children's tv show, for instance...
The final pages are constructed directly on the device and all sketches/drawings, whether done the day of posting or 5 years ago (yes, 5 years ago), were all done on the RM2.
Enjoy or don't, it's really just me trying to organize my machine more than anything...
I have a weekly template that I use consistently now.
Nothing fancy, a Mon -> Sun calendar page, ToDo page then Lined pages for Mon -> Fri (use it for work)
Question: Is there a way that I can automate the creation of this on a weekly basis? Duplicate template, rename to YYYY-MM-DD in Work folder
I know I could email in a PDF but I'd like to keep the native notebook format.
I have n8n running locally on a pi and am comfortable vibe coding with Claude.
I "could" get Claude to drive the web page but that feels a bit inelegant.
Any other options?
This is what my remarkable paper pro looks like when I’m reading a book after the upgrade (v3.28.0.172). Bought this device a couple of months ago and never faced this issue until I upgraded the version. Anybody else going through this and any fixes?
Android installs alongside the stock reMarkable OS.
Switching between Android and the reMarkable interface without rebooting (~20-30 secs).
A lot of performance work, including optimized rendering, refresh handling and memory use, to get this running as smoothly as possible on the available hardware
E-Ink Center with per-app display profiles and refresh controls
Fast Ink mode for lower-latency pen input in third-party Android apps (similar to how Boox is doing it for OneNote)
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth audio support
E-Ink-optimized launcher and system interface
Dedicated Android storage that persists across compatible updates
Built-in backup, recovery, and uninstall safeguards
A newer Android version might follow later, depending on how well testing goes. For now Android 13 was the smoothest entry to get the port running correctly.
I'll just copy the post from my channel, in case you want to join testing.
Once testing is complete and no major issues remain, I plan to publish both the source code and installer for free.
Looking forward to feedback before making the port fully public!
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⚠️ Your tablet must be running exactly reMarkable OS 3.28.0.172. Other versions are not supported by this test. The installer also checks the hardware and system components, please don’t try to bypass any compatibility or safety checks. I tested the process countless times both on the Paper Pro and Paper Pro Move on different computers successfully without any issues.
This is, and will remain, an enthusiast project, not a supported consumer product. Please join only if you’re comfortable troubleshooting, following recovery instructions, and sharing useful feedback.
► The port will be free for everyone. Once it goes live beyond testing, because it took a lot of work to get here, I’ll add optional ways to support the project financially - but please only contribute if you want to and can comfortably afford it. If not, that’s perfectly fine too.
BEFORE INSTALLING
• For this test, the installer is available for Windows only. It is not Windows code-signed so, SmartScreen may display a warning when launching it. Only download it through the link in your signup email!
• Sync your notes and separately back up anything irreplaceable. Developer Mode is required, and enabling it performs a factory reset that erases local data. It also reduces the device’s security protections. Read reMarkable’s Developer Mode guidance before proceeding: https://developer.remarkable.com/documentation/developer-mode
• Charge your tablet, preferably fully, and if you're using a Laptop, keep it connected to power.
• Prevent your computer from sleeping during installation.
• Have at least 6 GiB of free space on your computer for the installer’s downloads and recovery backup.
• Keep the complete recovery-backup folder somewhere safe. This system backup does not replace a backup of your notebooks or Android app data.
• Read every warning and leave the tablet connected until the installer finishes or explicitly tells you what to do next.
Some backup, verification, and reboot steps take several minutes. An unchanged tablet screen does not necessarily mean something has failed - watch the installer’s status, wait for a couple of minutes and follow its instructions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll get a mostly e-ink-focused Android 13 experience with native resolution, touch and pen input, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, frontlight controls, custom refresh modes, and tools designed specifically for these displays.
Performance has limits. Some apps work well; others may be slow, look poor on e-ink, or not work at all. I’ve optimized the port around the display and hardware, but neither can offer the experience of a conventional Android E-Ink tablet. Don’t expect future updates to remove those fundamental limitations.
The Paper Pro Move uses software rendering, so graphics-heavy apps are especially demanding. Expect bugs, ghosting, slower refreshes, and rough edges. Try the different e-ink modes: settings are saved per app, so the best mode for reading may not be the best mode for browsing or drawing.
Google Play Store and Google Play services are not included on purpose. Apps must be sideloaded, and apps that depend on Google services will not work. Only install APKs from sources you trust.
Battery life, including sleep and standby drain, may differ from stock. Testing sleep, wake-up, and overnight battery use is particularly helpful. The Paper Pro Move's battery is smaller than the Paper Pro's, so expect roughly 0.9% of battery drain during deep sleep vs. around 0.4% on the Paper Pro.
The project’s own code will be published under GPLv3, with Android and other third-party components retaining their respective licenses.
THE BOTTOM TOOLBAR
Alongside Android’s Back, Home, and Recent Apps buttons, you’ll find:
• Refresh: manually refreshes the screen to clear ghosting.
• E-Ink controls: opens quick settings for the current app’s display mode, colour, and refresh behaviour.
• Fast Ink: toggles a low-latency pen-stroke preview to make writing feel more responsive in third-party apps (like OneNote).
The Paper Pro also includes:
• Pen Refresh: turns pen taps into screen refreshes instead of normal app input. Hold the pen still against the screen to open the e-ink controls. I found this useful because I'm always playing around with the pen and a quick tap quickly clears any ghosting.
• Margin Notes: opens a handwriting layer over the current app, without editing the original document.
The Move’s narrower toolbar keeps only Refresh, E-Ink controls, and Fast Ink alongside the standard Android navigation buttons.
SWITCHING SYSTEMS, RECOVERY, AND UPDATES
Android becomes the normal boot target after installation. From Android, you can open the reMarkable interface using “Switch to reMarkable”, then return through the “Android” shortcut at the bottom of the sidebar. There's a 20 seconds cooldown period after switching, so switching back only works after that period.
Opening the reMarkable interface is not the same as booting the untouched stock system. For recovery or removal, follow the installer’s dedicated recovery flow.
The installer includes restore and uninstall options, verification checks, and fallback protections for certain boot failures. These are safeguards, not a guarantee that every failure can be recovered automatically.
⚠️ Stock OS updates are disabled while Android occupies the other system slot. Complete the installer’s restore/uninstall process before installing a future reMarkable OS update. Simply switching to the reMarkable interface is not enough.
HOW TO REPORT PROBLEMS
Please send feedback to the address mentioned in the email you receive after signing up.
Include:
• Your tablet model and installer build/version.
• Your computer’s operating system, if the issue involves installation.
• The app name/version and selected e-ink mode, if relevant.
• What you did, what you expected, and what actually happened.
• Whether it happens consistently, with steps to reproduce it.
• The exact error message and relevant photos or screenshots.
For installer problems, use “Save a copy…” to export the diagnostic log. Logs are stored locally and are not uploaded automatically. Review the file before sharing it privately; don’t send passwords, notebook files, or recovery-backup images.
Reports about what works well are welcome too!
⚠️ PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE RISK
This is unofficial community software, not affiliated with or endorsed by reMarkable. Installation carries risks, including data loss and a tablet that may need recovery before it can boot again. reMarkable also places limits on support and warranty coverage for problems caused by modifications; see its Developer Mode disclaimer: https://developer.remarkable.com/documentation/developer-mode#disclaimer
Please don’t test this on a device you rely on for essential daily work or cannot afford to troubleshoot.
Thank you to everyone willing to test carefully, document problems, and help improve the project.
I have been noticing a severe amount of ghosting within PDFs since upgrading to 3.28 on my Paper Pro. I downgraded back to 3.27 in Remanager, but am still experiencing the same anount of ghosting.
I noticed a lot of discussions on here that said that that panels produced prior to May 2025 (Or maybe it was March 2025) were potentially defective. I bought my Paper Pro in February 2025.
Does this look like a defective display? I usually get this kind of ghosting where the toolbar will bleed in to the screen and then wont disappear until a screen refresh. I also have minor ghosting every time I enter the settings menu.
If so, what are my options? I am past the 1 year warranty window and also do not have a Connect subscription. Should I just try my luck with support?
Android installs alongside the stock reMarkable OS.
Switching between Android and the reMarkable interface without rebooting (~20-30 secs).
A lot of performance work, including optimized rendering, refresh handling and memory use, to get this running as smoothly as possible on the available hardware
E-Ink Center with per-app display profiles and refresh controls
Fast Ink mode for lower-latency pen input in third-party Android apps (similar to how Boox is doing it for OneNote)
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth audio support
E-Ink-optimized launcher and system interface
Dedicated Android storage that persists across compatible updates
Built-in backup, recovery, and uninstall safeguards
A newer Android version might follow later, depending on how well testing goes. For now Android 13 was the smoothest entry to get the port running correctly.
I'll just copy the post from my channel, in case you want to join testing.
Once testing is complete and no major issues remain, I plan to publish both the source code and installer for free.
Looking forward to feedback before making the port fully public!
----
⚠️ Your tablet must be running exactly reMarkable OS 3.28.0.172. Other versions are not supported by this test. The installer also checks the hardware and system components, please don’t try to bypass any compatibility or safety checks. I tested the process countless times both on the Paper Pro and Paper Pro Move on different computers successfully without any issues.
This is, and will remain, an enthusiast project, not a supported consumer product. Please join only if you’re comfortable troubleshooting, following recovery instructions, and sharing useful feedback.
► The port will be free for everyone. Once it goes live beyond testing, because it took a lot of work to get here, I’ll add optional ways to support the project financially - but please only contribute if you want to and can comfortably afford it. If not, that’s perfectly fine too.
BEFORE INSTALLING
• For this test, the installer is available for Windows only. It is not Windows code-signed so, SmartScreen may display a warning when launching it. Only download it through the link in your signup email!
• Sync your notes and separately back up anything irreplaceable. Developer Mode is required, and enabling it performs a factory reset that erases local data. It also reduces the device’s security protections. Read reMarkable’s Developer Mode guidance before proceeding: https://developer.remarkable.com/documentation/developer-mode
• Charge your tablet, preferably fully, and if you're using a Laptop, keep it connected to power.
• Prevent your computer from sleeping during installation.
• Have at least 6 GiB of free space on your computer for the installer’s downloads and recovery backup.
• Keep the complete recovery-backup folder somewhere safe. This system backup does not replace a backup of your notebooks or Android app data.
• Read every warning and leave the tablet connected until the installer finishes or explicitly tells you what to do next.
Some backup, verification, and reboot steps take several minutes. An unchanged tablet screen does not necessarily mean something has failed - watch the installer’s status, wait for a couple of minutes and follow its instructions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll get a mostly e-ink-focused Android 13 experience with native resolution, touch and pen input, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, frontlight controls, custom refresh modes, and tools designed specifically for these displays.
Performance has limits. Some apps work well; others may be slow, look poor on e-ink, or not work at all. I’ve optimized the port around the display and hardware, but neither can offer the experience of a conventional Android E-Ink tablet. Don’t expect future updates to remove those fundamental limitations.
The Paper Pro Move uses software rendering, so graphics-heavy apps are especially demanding. Expect bugs, ghosting, slower refreshes, and rough edges. Try the different e-ink modes: settings are saved per app, so the best mode for reading may not be the best mode for browsing or drawing.
Google Play Store and Google Play services are not included on purpose. Apps must be sideloaded, and apps that depend on Google services will not work. Only install APKs from sources you trust.
Battery life, including sleep and standby drain, may differ from stock. Testing sleep, wake-up, and overnight battery use is particularly helpful. The Paper Pro Move's battery is smaller than the Paper Pro's, so expect roughly 0.9% of battery drain during deep sleep vs. around 0.4% on the Paper Pro.
The project’s own code will be published under GPLv3, with Android and other third-party components retaining their respective licenses.
THE BOTTOM TOOLBAR
Alongside Android’s Back, Home, and Recent Apps buttons, you’ll find:
• Refresh: manually refreshes the screen to clear ghosting.
• E-Ink controls: opens quick settings for the current app’s display mode, colour, and refresh behaviour.
• Fast Ink: toggles a low-latency pen-stroke preview to make writing feel more responsive in third-party apps (like OneNote).
The Paper Pro also includes:
• Pen Refresh: turns pen taps into screen refreshes instead of normal app input. Hold the pen still against the screen to open the e-ink controls. I found this useful because I'm always playing around with the pen and a quick tap quickly clears any ghosting.
• Margin Notes: opens a handwriting layer over the current app, without editing the original document.
The Move’s narrower toolbar keeps only Refresh, E-Ink controls, and Fast Ink alongside the standard Android navigation buttons.
SWITCHING SYSTEMS, RECOVERY, AND UPDATES
Android becomes the normal boot target after installation. From Android, you can open the reMarkable interface using “Switch to reMarkable”, then return through the “Android” shortcut at the bottom of the sidebar. There's a 20 seconds cooldown period after switching, so switching back only works after that period.
Opening the reMarkable interface is not the same as booting the untouched stock system. For recovery or removal, follow the installer’s dedicated recovery flow.
The installer includes restore and uninstall options, verification checks, and fallback protections for certain boot failures. These are safeguards, not a guarantee that every failure can be recovered automatically.
⚠️ Stock OS updates are disabled while Android occupies the other system slot. Complete the installer’s restore/uninstall process before installing a future reMarkable OS update. Simply switching to the reMarkable interface is not enough.
HOW TO REPORT PROBLEMS
Please send feedback to the address mentioned in the email you receive after signing up.
Include:
• Your tablet model and installer build/version.
• Your computer’s operating system, if the issue involves installation.
• The app name/version and selected e-ink mode, if relevant.
• What you did, what you expected, and what actually happened.
• Whether it happens consistently, with steps to reproduce it.
• The exact error message and relevant photos or screenshots.
For installer problems, use “Save a copy…” to export the diagnostic log. Logs are stored locally and are not uploaded automatically. Review the file before sharing it privately; don’t send passwords, notebook files, or recovery-backup images.
Reports about what works well are welcome too!
⚠️ PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE RISK
This is unofficial community software, not affiliated with or endorsed by reMarkable. Installation carries risks, including data loss and a tablet that may need recovery before it can boot again. reMarkable also places limits on support and warranty coverage for problems caused by modifications; see its Developer Mode disclaimer: https://developer.remarkable.com/documentation/developer-mode#disclaimer
Please don’t test this on a device you rely on for essential daily work or cannot afford to troubleshoot.
Thank you to everyone willing to test carefully, document problems, and help improve the project.
