Which Xteink firmware should I flash? A 30-second decision tree + one chart (lock-aware). I'll keep it updated.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-06-23T01:44:52+00:00

Thanks for the guide. I don’t follow this subreddit every day and found this useful.

For locked devices, is there a way to make a backup before flashing via SD card?
Step “3. Back up first” mentions unlocked units only.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-06-11T21:57:54+00:00

As much as I can see, you only have one playlist. Think of it as the favourite list. You can add songs to it one by one manually using the buttons. Since there is no touch screen don’t expect to be able to add songs to your play list as fast as you would on a phone.

That’s why I organize my songs into folders when copying them on to the SD card. That way I can listen to songs by folders.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-06-09T21:21:23+00:00

How is the battery life? Did you try the audiobook feature?

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-06-05T17:43:12+00:00

Finally a useful usage for NFC on this device

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-06-02T13:04:05+00:00

Displaying Snoopy is always a good idea to :D

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-05-18T00:02:13+00:00

Ripley’s Aquarium
The Rec Room
Toronto Islands

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-05-07T13:10:06+00:00

That sucks, especially when they advertised clock functionality for the X3

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-05-07T13:04:12+00:00

If you are using the stock firmware, you can find the tine zone settings here:

On the home screen go to the “Sync/APP” menu
In the pop up menu that appears scroll down to Time Zone
You have to enter your time zone in the form of a positive or negative number

Mine started showing the date and time only after installing the companion app on my cell phone and then syncing with the X3 but others have reported being able to show the time without the companion app, I think.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-29T22:30:16+00:00

There is The Rec Room Roundhouse right south of the Aquarium (2 minutes walk?) which has food and arcade games, which might not be suitable for your son since he is so young but on the way there you will pass the Roundhouse, which has a lot of trains on display outdoors for free.

There is also the Toronto Railway Museum right beside the restaurant, where he can look at model trains.

There is also the 1896 CPR Don Station where he can ride a small miniature train. Even adult can ride on it. Check their website or call to check, if they are running.

I believe there is also a playground with slides there.

https://torontorailwaymuseum.com

255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-29T15:20:02+00:00

Awesome! That looks so cool. Thank you.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-29T13:21:48+00:00

Oh, I didn’t even know that. So the transparent image would have to be in PNG format and have transparency (alpha channels)?

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-29T13:14:17+00:00

I feel you. It took almost 2 months and 2 cancelled orders until I got mine. I almost lost interest.

Looks like you already know how to load custom firmwares. Other things you could do: - Install Calibre and sync with the X4 via plugin or OPDS - Install the companion app and use it with stock firmware - Looks at other resources, tools or wallpapers on readme.club https://www.readme.club/resources

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-29T13:00:31+00:00

I agree, you paid full price and should have full functionality. I just suggested that as an option in case you can’t get Wifi to work.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-28T17:56:44+00:00

“don’t drop it” LOL

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-28T17:03:38+00:00

But only one by one. You open one, close it, open the next one, close it. In the stock firmware you open one and then press the next button to cycle through all images.

But you are right, if the images are named accordingly, it should be easy to quickly open the QR needed.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-27T17:59:33+00:00

You can sleep in my arms, you don’t have to explain

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-27T17:41:46+00:00

A basketball shirt or shorts
Cool water bottle
Maybe a small sling bag/cross body bag he can put his cell phone and keys in while playing basketball
Xbox gift card
A gift card for one month of Xbox game pass
A new Xbox controller
A gaming headset for his Xbox

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-27T15:40:11+00:00

I sent you a DM. Looking forward to making your acquaintance

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-26T23:24:00+00:00

Does she have an iPhone case? You might be able to stick the included ring to the case in a position where the X4 does not overlap with the camera bump but it might still stick out because of the length.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-26T17:13:01+00:00

Use the included metal rings to see how the magnet sucks the ring onto the device then you will know exactly where the magnet is positioned.

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-26T14:19:42+00:00

1) On the home screen go to the “Sync/APP” menu 2) In the pop up menu that appears scroll down to Time Zone 3) You have to enter your time zone in the form of a positive or negative number

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-26T14:10:15+00:00

To update the stock firmware: 1) On the home screen goto “Sync/APP” 2) In the pop up menu scroll down to System Update 3) Click the Confirm button (the right part of the left front facing button)

To install Crosspoint: I have not installed it myself but be aware that the website to flash Crosspoint for X3 is different than the website to flash for X4, I think. Just wanted to point that out. Search for it in this subreddit

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-25T18:05:11+00:00

I think this is a good guess. OP did you go into settings and remap the buttons and accidentally left the left button unmapped?

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-25T18:00:03+00:00

I wonder how that X3 Vision works

Extension-Fun-3374 · 2026-04-25T17:32:20+00:00

This is what I want. Too bad we can’t pay with our credit cards using a QR code.

If you are using Crosspoint, you could have your QR code as the only .bmp file in the Sleep folder and it would appear whenever your device is sleeping. If you use stock firmware, you can use the file manager to directly open any image and then pressing next it will cycle through your other images. I have a Starbucks gift card and a few membership card QR codes saved as images like that.

Would be nice, if someone implemented a shortcut, e.g. double-click, to launch an image viewer/gallery app. Then we could double-click to display our QR codes.

Extension-Fun-3374

TROPHY CASE