Refresh Modes

Open the Control Center > Tap EinkWise > Choose refresh modes

To balance display quality and refresh speed, we provide different refresh modes to give you the best experience in different scenarios. The refresh rate of each app can be independently set to achieve optimal performance without affecting the system-wide refresh settings. Here you will learn about them and how to select the most suitable one.

General Comparison

Refresh Modes	Display Quality	Refresh Speed	Usage
Regal Mode	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	General reading
HD Mode	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Browsing books and pictures
Speed Mode	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Browsing websites and watching videos

Display Quality: Regal > HD > Speed
Refresh Speed: Speed > HD > Regal

Refresh Modes Explained

The BOOX devices have several built-in Refresh Modes:

HD Mode (System Default): For reading books and other static content. It can show the crispest texts with the least ghosting.

Speed Mode: It offers ultra-fast refresh rates while significantly improving display clarity and reducing ghosting compared to previous versions. Speed Mode is best for dynamic content such as web browsing, social media apps, and scrolling-heavy apps.

Regal Mode (Third-party Apps): Designed to reduce ghosting while preserving good visual quality. In the latest Firmware V4.1, Regal Mode has been enhanced for cleaner post-refresh results, though it may cause slightly more flicker. It's well-suited for viewing color illustrations in manga, comics, or image-rich documents.

Note: The refresh settings differ slightly between the monochrome and color devices. They also change depending on whether you're using the NeoReader, a system app, or a third-party app.

Manual Refresh

You can choose one method to perform a manual full refresh if you find that the ghosting accumulates too much.
1. Open the Control Center＞Full Refresh button.
2. Tap the Navigation Ball＞Full Refresh button.
3. Set Bottom Gestures to perform a manual full refresh.
4. Set the Navigation Bar to perform a manual full refresh.

Note: The Navigation Ball Settings on your device may vary. Please refer to the Navigate Your Device page for more info.