The reMarkable Paper Pro can run Android 13 — it’s not pretty, but it works and it’s an incredible upgrade

The reMarkable Paper Pro, initially reviewed as an elegant writing tablet, features a large color e-ink display, swift writing response, and a distraction-free operating system. However, it falls short in terms of features due to its proprietary Linux-based OS, which lacks essential app ports. YouTuber Chalid Raqami discovered a solution: installing Android 13 on the reMarkable Paper Pro.

This upgrade offers several benefits, including support for third-party Bluetooth keyboards, apps like Kindle and Microsoft OneNote (with stylus support), and the ability to switch between Android 13 and the original OS with a button press. Despite the tablet's limitations, such as 2GB of RAM and a four-core processor, Raqami optimized the build to make Android 13 run more smoothly, albeit with occasional lag and glitches.

While the user experience remains far from perfect, Raqami is working on releasing a more accessible Android 13 port, though it may take some time before it's ready for general use. Alternatively, the Onyx Boox Go 7 is an alternative Android ebook reader with full Android support, eliminating the need for any modifications.