Read mode doesn't remember where I stopped reading

[Sam Stamport]

I just installed Read Mode on my Pixel 3a XL (Android 12). I like it a lot. The only problem is when I need to go to another app or deal with a notification then come back to the article I was reading Read Mode doesn't remember when I left off and goes back to the top of the article. Is there a fix for this?

 

[olbriar]

I would suggest contacting the developer of the app for a solution.

 

[Sam Stamport]

I would suggest contacting the developer of the app for a solution.

Unfortunately the developer is Google.

 

[olbriar]

My bad, I never heard of the app. Have you tried placing your cursor at the end of what's read and then coming back to the app? I'm only guessing for a solution. I hope another with experience with the app can be more informative.

 

[Sam Stamport]

I can't place the cursor where I stopped reading. It's as if the text is marked read only.

 

[olbriar]

I read the reviews of the app and saw no mention of saving one's spot while reading. It is a feature that is expected of any e-reader to be useful. The app may be limited to returning to the top of a page or the beginning of an article. If it lacks a user input feature, the app can't know the last line of text read.
The reviews did mention a feature to mark text to save a quote. Perhaps a quick highlight when you exit, and then cancel the quote on return could be a work-a-round. I have no working knowledge of the app so I'm only taking a guess of what might work for you.

 

[Sam Stamport]

I didn't find mark text, but there's an underline current text feature that seems to solve my problem.

Thanks for helping.