Devs have released a new version 0.12.3 of Tachiyomi, which has brought in some new features that will be loved by fans. An alternative extension install method has also been introduced in the latest update along with many other bug fixes. You can check the complete changelog down below.
New
- Add chapter bookmarking action to long press menu in Updates (@datreesezcup)
- Ability to sort sources by library count in Browse → Migrate (@ghostbear)
- Alternative extension install methods (Settings → Advanced → Extensions → Installer) (@ivaniskandar). For more information about Shizuku, see https://shizuku.rikka.app/
Behavior changes
- Unify how sources/extensions are flagged as NSFW
- Hide keyboard after submitting search query (@datreesezcup)
- Show enabled extension languages at top of list in extension details (@ghostbear)
- Removed setting to disable update error notification
- Can be disabled from system settings instead (Settings → General → Manage notifications; only on Android 8+)
- Automatically dismiss “Add manga to library?” snackbar after some time
- Enable “All” locale sources in Browse by default (@curche)
Bug fixes
- Various fixes to top/bottom bar behavior (@ivaniskandar)
- Remove highlight in reader when using a remote (@ivaniskandar)
- Adjustments to manga description view (@ghostbear)
- Fix some lag in Library when using per-category display settings (@ghostbear)
- Fix “Only download over Wi-Fi” setting to check if connected rather than just enabled (@FourTOne5)
- Fix total chapter number in Komga tracker (@gotson)
- Remove duplicates in genres (@FourTOne5)
- Remove extra padding when using list with per-category display setting (@ghostbear)
Misc
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Typography updates (@ivaniskandar)Switch to Material Slider for reader seekbar
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Allow preference titles to span multiple lines (@Soitora)
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Optimize loading in open source licenses list (@ivaniskandar)
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Other misc. code cleanup (@AriaMoradi, @FourTOne5)
Original Article from May 4, 2020 follows below
After the complete shutdown of Mangarock, which was a renowned platform to read any manga title for free, searches for its alternatives spiked. We have gone through some forums, Reddit posts, and other social media channels and found Tachiyomi as the best alternative to Mangarock currently. We have already posted a dedicated article about Tachiyomi, which you can check out below.
Well, now, Tachiyomi is getting a new update that improves the material design of the app and includes tons of new features and updates. Check out below all the new features that Tachiyomi is getting with the latest update. We have also provided the download of the app at the end of the post.
TachiyomiJ2K App new update features:
- New Manga details screen
- New Recents page
- Providing quick access to newly added manga, new chapters, and to continue where you left on in a series
- Android 10 Edge to Edge support
- No more small ugly bar for the gesture navigation.
- Older versions get a translucent nav bar instead.
- Automatic background based on manga page
- For those that like having a white background to match the content, this will automatically set the background to match for moments such as a flashback section of a manga.
- Reader seekbar overrides switch app gesture in Android 10, so no more accidents for that
- New material snackbar
- Removing manga now auto deletes chapters and has an undo button in case you change your mind.
- Library specific enhancements
- Library Categories are stacked vertically
- Per-category/Drag & drop sorting
- Tri-state/Negative filters
- Multi-source migration
- Sort by Date Added (Taken from Neko.)
- Share sheets upgrade for Android 10
- Batch Auto-Source Migration
- Taken from TachiyomiEH.
- Recently Read goes all the way back to the beginning of time
- Restoring backups in the background
- Taken from Neko.
- Expanding manga thumbnails
- A lot more Material Design 2 additions
Download TachiyomiJ2K ApK
Tachiyomi is a free manga reading app whose interface is quite simple. However, moving from Mangarock, you will require some time to get familiar with its interface. Well, download the app from the link given below;
Download Tachiyomij2K Apk from here.
If you know any other platform which can serve as the alternative to Mangarock, then do let us know in the comments section below.
Rest assured, we will be updating the post as and when we will across any other alternative to Mangarock or Tachiyomi gets new updates.