{
  "id": 9953917,
  "title": "Want your Xteink X4 to feel more like a Kindle? Download this firmware.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/want-your-xteink-x4-to-feel-more-like-a-kindle-download-this-firmware",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:20:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/how-to-download-crosspoint-firmware-on-xteink-e-reader"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xteink e-readers have generated significant online discussion. While these pocket-sized devices offer the appeal of e-readers, they may not possess the practicality expected. Nevertheless, if you relish reading free EPUB and PDF files, an Xteink e-reader might be just what you're looking for. For those who have recently acquired one, it's high time to maximize its potential.\n\nMany users find the preloaded firmware on Xteink e-readers unsatisfactory. Unlike e-readers from Kobo or Kindle, which often come with restricted software modifications, Xteink e-readers provide a different experience. They have gained popularity among programmers who wish to customize their devices by loading new firmware.\n\nA review by Joel Cunningham from Lifehacker introduced me to CrossPoint Reader's firmware for the Xteink X4. This firmware proved to be incredibly straightforward to install. It enhances the device's interface, offering a navigation experience akin to that of a Kindle. After installing CrossPoint Reader's firmware, my Xteink X4 felt more enjoyable to use.\n\nIf you're interested in giving your Xteink e-reader a new interface, here's a step-by-step guide on downloading CrossPoint Reader's firmware:\n\n1. Visit CrossPoint Reader and select the \"Flash Firmware\" option. On their website, navigate to the \"Get CrossPoint\" section, which includes a dropdown menu. From this menu, choose the \"Flash Firmware\" option.\n\n2. Choose your Xteink e-reader model from the provided options.\n\n3. Select the firmware version you wish to install. In this case, opt for the CrossPoint 1.6.0 firmware.\n\n4. Connect your Xteink e-reader to your computer using a USB-C cord. Once connected, navigate to the \"Flash CrossPoint\" option on your browser. A pop-up menu will appear, prompting you to select the connected device. Proceed to flash the firmware onto your Xteink e-reader, and enjoy the improved experience.",
  "summary": "Don't like your Xteink e-reader's interface? You can change it with the CrossPoint Reader firmware — software that makes your e-reader feel more like a Kindle. Here's how.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}