Javelin reader

Javelin reader Free App

Rated 3.28/5 (90) —  Free Android application by Drumlin Security Ltd

About Javelin reader

Javelin for Android provides a secure reader for DRMZ files (encrypted PDFs) of books, articles and similar documents. Users requiring a general purpose PDF reader are recommended to try the free Radaee reader, which uses the same PDF library as Javelin, but is specifically aimed at PDF usage.

The app supports PDF reading functionality and navigation via the Contents button, embedded hyperlinks, bookmarks, markup and annotations. By "secure PDF reader" we mean that Javelin supports DRM-protected PDF files (DRMZ files) as well as standard PDF files. The DRM protection facility is created using the free Drumlin software from Drumlin Security Ltd. For DRM protected usage Android v4.1 or later on tablets or tablet-like phones only is recommended.

For detailed information regarding Javelin for Android please see:

http://www.drumlinsecurity.com/android.html

Documents can be downloaded to Javelin for Android in one of three principal ways:

(i) by using the download icon in the toolbar and entering a full URL for a pdf or drmz file (see further, below); or

(ii) by copying PDF files (.pdf) and secured PDF files (.drmz) from a PC or Mac to the Android device and placing these in an accessible directory, e.g. into the Javelin folder, Documents subfolder; and

(iii) the app supports a third file format, which is an xml structure for lists of documents ("catalogs"). This essentially provides a shortcut for the download procedure, as the xml file includes a description of the file and the url of the file to be downloaded, thereby simplifying the download process for the user. These xml lists can themselves be downloaded via an explicit URL download request (as per (i) above) or may be pre-loaded – a sample catalog is pre-loaded. Zipped catalog files are now supported - see documentation for details.

DRMZ files: these files are a form of PDF file that require an authorization code in order to enable them for your device. The sample catalog includes a demo file with code: abcabcabc for you to test this process. Simply tap the field for the code when prompted, type in the code provided, and press the OK button. An active G3 or WiFi connection is required for the authorization process to work, as the details are checked on our servers. For other DRMZ files downloaded to or copied to Javelin for Android, a code will be provided to you by the document publisher. Authorization codes are 9 characters (numbers and lower case letters) and are specific to individual documents. For more details please contact us: info@drumlinsecurity.com

If a publisher wishes to provide digital content that requires authorization via this app they should do so using services provided by Drumlin Security Ltd. Examples might include: an electronic copy of a book in PDF format that has previously been purchased in print or other form via the publisher’s website or a traditional bookstore; notes to accompany a training course; intra-corporate technical manuals; documents provided on a temporary basis, etc). This version of Javelin utilizes licensed PDF rendering software from Radaee Studio.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Javelin reader version 1.01.06 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: drumlinsecurity.javelin, download Javelin reader.apk

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2.3.3+
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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Minor change to remove use of a third party library element
Version update Javelin reader was updated to version 1.01.06
More downloads  Javelin reader reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update Javelin reader was updated to version 1.00.55
Name changed  Name changed! Javelin PDF reader now is known as Javelin reader.

What are users saying about Javelin reader

H70%
by H####:

C'est une application trop cool,franchement

R70%
by R####:

Not proper working. Not so userfriendly. Fetching file is tooooo tough.

R70%
by R####:

Terrible app - Only used it because I was forced to - crashed after every 2-3 parts highlighting losing all changes, does not even offer the most basic features as night mode, even paging is a pain

R70%
by R####:

Whenever I am trying to open .drmz file the app crashes.

R70%
by R####:

Maybe a student's exercise? Or maybe dev thought "Play" Store is like "Pretend" Store. (It is a dumb and confusing name for an app market so I could understand such a mistake.) Whatever. This thing shouldn't be on Store: Its functionality is painfully limited and its usage is non-standard for Android.

G70%
by G####:

Perfect for securing and distributing the IP protected PDF documents to masses.

T70%
by T####:

Good for readers..

Q70%
by Q####:

It's pretty old and choppy but the basics work. Update the icons and the general feel of the app won't scream 1998.

C70%
by C####:

When are you getting read aloud function

X70%
by X####:

Thanks very nice software

T70%
by T####:

Maybe a student's exercise? Or maybe dev thought "Play" Store is like "Pretend" Store. (It is a dumb and confusing name for an app market so I could understand such a mistake.) Whatever. This thing shouldn't be on Store: Its functionality is painfully limited and its usage is non-standard for Android.

N70%
by N####:

It makes u made while reading. .it zoom at its own will n don't let u highlight the things in an easy way

T70%
by T####:

I'm using this on an iPad so maybe this was created as an after thought and is more suited to Android. So far I'm not impressed with this reader. I'm unable to change the text/font size. Highlighting anything must be in blocks so I can't highlight a sentence or 2 that aren't at the margins. I'm working on the Boson CCNA curriculum through this app and you want to highlight what is relevant and nothing more. I will try to open the files in Adobe PDF or another reader and see what happens. I don't think it will work since I had to enter the license key code to download it. ej

T70%
by T####:

Happy to use javelin.

R70%
by R####:

So slooow

T70%
by T####:

Annotation with stylus lags a bit resulting in poor quality notes. I am using an s-pen on a Samsung note 10 inch. Other apps such as ezpdf do not seem to have this problem.

Z70%
by Z####:

I'm using this on an iPad so maybe this was created as an after thought and is more suited to Android. So far I'm not impressed with this reader. I'm unable to change the text/font size. Highlighting anything must be in blocks so I can't highlight a sentence or 2 that aren't at the margins. I'm working on the Boson CCNA curriculum through this app and you want to highlight what is relevant and nothing more. I will try to open the files in Adobe PDF or another reader and see what happens. I don't think it will work since I had to enter the license key code to download it. ej

Z70%
by Z####:

Happy to use javelin.

Y70%
by Y####:

So slooow

Z70%
by Z####:

Annotation with stylus lags a bit resulting in poor quality notes. I am using an s-pen on a Samsung note 10 inch. Other apps such as ezpdf do not seem to have this problem.


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