diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index c3866016..21b09aaf 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,9 +1,18 @@
 ## Summary
 
-* **What is the goal of this PR?** (e.g., Fixes a bug in the user authentication module, Implements the new feature for 
-  file uploading.)
+* **What is the goal of this PR?** (e.g., Implements the new feature for file uploading.)
 * **What changes are included?**
 
 ## Additional Context
 
-* Add any other information that might be helpful for the reviewer (e.g., performance implications, potential risks, specific areas to focus on).
+* Add any other information that might be helpful for the reviewer (e.g., performance implications, potential risks, 
+  specific areas to focus on).
+
+---
+
+### AI Usage
+
+While CrossPoint doesn't have restrictions on AI tools in contributing, please be transparent about their usage as it 
+helps set the right context for reviewers.
+
+Did you use AI tools to help write this code? _**< YES | PARTIALLY | NO >**_
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index be9a6e59..286f14aa 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ name: CI
 jobs:
   build:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v6
         with:
           submodules: recursive
+
       - uses: actions/setup-python@v6
         with:
           python-version: '3.14'
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index c8d1c830..df8d6679 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -7,17 +7,18 @@ on:
 jobs:
   build-release:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v6
         with:
           submodules: recursive
+
       - uses: actions/cache@v5
         with:
           path: |
             ~/.cache/pip
             ~/.platformio/.cache
           key: ${{ runner.os }}-pio
+
       - uses: actions/setup-python@v6
         with:
           python-version: '3.14'
diff --git a/USER_GUIDE.md b/USER_GUIDE.md
index 1af7e129..70a765ba 100644
--- a/USER_GUIDE.md
+++ b/USER_GUIDE.md
@@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ The Settings screen allows you to configure the device's behavior. There are a f
   - "Light" - The same default sleep screen, on a white background
   - "Custom" - Custom images from the SD card, see [Sleep Screen](#36-sleep-screen) below for more information
   - "Cover" - The book cover image (Note: this is experimental and may not work as expected)
+  - "Blank" - A blank screen
 - **Status Bar**: Configure the status bar displayed while reading:
   - "None" - No status bar
   - "No Progress" - Show status bar without reading progress
diff --git a/lib/Epub/Epub.cpp b/lib/Epub/Epub.cpp
index 234344d7..64727bca 100644
--- a/lib/Epub/Epub.cpp
+++ b/lib/Epub/Epub.cpp
@@ -167,7 +167,10 @@ bool Epub::parseTocNavFile() const {
   }
   const auto navSize = tempNavFile.size();
 
-  TocNavParser navParser(contentBasePath, navSize, bookMetadataCache.get());
+  // Note: We can't use `contentBasePath` here as the nav file may be in a different folder to the content.opf
+  // and the HTMLX nav file will have hrefs relative to itself
+  const std::string navContentBasePath = tocNavItem.substr(0, tocNavItem.find_last_of('/') + 1);
+  TocNavParser navParser(navContentBasePath, navSize, bookMetadataCache.get());
 
   if (!navParser.setup()) {
     Serial.printf("[%lu] [EBP] Could not setup toc nav parser\n", millis());
@@ -345,11 +348,14 @@ const std::string& Epub::getAuthor() const {
   return bookMetadataCache->coreMetadata.author;
 }
 
-std::string Epub::getCoverBmpPath() const { return cachePath + "/cover.bmp"; }
+std::string Epub::getCoverBmpPath(bool cropped) const {
+  const auto coverFileName = "cover" + cropped ? "_crop" : "";
+  return cachePath + "/" + coverFileName + ".bmp";
+}
 
-bool Epub::generateCoverBmp() const {
+bool Epub::generateCoverBmp(bool cropped) const {
   // Already generated, return true
-  if (SdMan.exists(getCoverBmpPath().c_str())) {
+  if (SdMan.exists(getCoverBmpPath(cropped).c_str())) {
     return true;
   }
 
@@ -381,7 +387,7 @@ bool Epub::generateCoverBmp() const {
     }
 
     FsFile coverBmp;
-    if (!SdMan.openFileForWrite("EBP", getCoverBmpPath(), coverBmp)) {
+    if (!SdMan.openFileForWrite("EBP", getCoverBmpPath(cropped), coverBmp)) {
       coverJpg.close();
       return false;
     }
@@ -392,7 +398,7 @@ bool Epub::generateCoverBmp() const {
 
     if (!success) {
       Serial.printf("[%lu] [EBP] Failed to generate BMP from JPG cover image\n", millis());
-      SdMan.remove(getCoverBmpPath().c_str());
+      SdMan.remove(getCoverBmpPath(cropped).c_str());
     }
     Serial.printf("[%lu] [EBP] Generated BMP from JPG cover image, success: %s\n", millis(), success ? "yes" : "no");
     return success;
diff --git a/lib/Epub/Epub.h b/lib/Epub/Epub.h
index a6555e7e..047c955a 100644
--- a/lib/Epub/Epub.h
+++ b/lib/Epub/Epub.h
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ class Epub {
   const std::string& getPath() const;
   const std::string& getTitle() const;
   const std::string& getAuthor() const;
-  std::string getCoverBmpPath() const;
-  bool generateCoverBmp() const;
+  std::string getCoverBmpPath(bool cropped = false) const;
+  bool generateCoverBmp(bool cropped = false) const;
   uint8_t* readItemContentsToBytes(const std::string& itemHref, size_t* size = nullptr,
                                    bool trailingNullByte = false) const;
   bool readItemContentsToStream(const std::string& itemHref, Print& out, size_t chunkSize) const;
diff --git a/lib/Epub/Epub/BookMetadataCache.cpp b/lib/Epub/Epub/BookMetadataCache.cpp
index 06b4f458..52e48098 100644
--- a/lib/Epub/Epub/BookMetadataCache.cpp
+++ b/lib/Epub/Epub/BookMetadataCache.cpp
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 #include "FsHelpers.h"
 
 namespace {
-constexpr uint8_t BOOK_CACHE_VERSION = 3;
+constexpr uint8_t BOOK_CACHE_VERSION = 4;
 constexpr char bookBinFile[] = "/book.bin";
 constexpr char tmpSpineBinFile[] = "/spine.bin.tmp";
 constexpr char tmpTocBinFile[] = "/toc.bin.tmp";
diff --git a/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/ContentOpfParser.cpp b/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/ContentOpfParser.cpp
index 2c90d01d..aee7e57b 100644
--- a/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/ContentOpfParser.cpp
+++ b/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/ContentOpfParser.cpp
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ void XMLCALL ContentOpfParser::startElement(void* userData, const XML_Char* name
       if (strcmp(atts[i], "id") == 0) {
         itemId = atts[i + 1];
       } else if (strcmp(atts[i], "href") == 0) {
-        href = self->baseContentPath + atts[i + 1];
+        href = FsHelpers::normalisePath(self->baseContentPath + atts[i + 1]);
       } else if (strcmp(atts[i], "media-type") == 0) {
         mediaType = atts[i + 1];
       } else if (strcmp(atts[i], "properties") == 0) {
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ void XMLCALL ContentOpfParser::startElement(void* userData, const XML_Char* name
           break;
         }
       } else if (strcmp(atts[i], "href") == 0) {
-        textHref = self->baseContentPath + atts[i + 1];
+        textHref = FsHelpers::normalisePath(self->baseContentPath + atts[i + 1]);
       }
     }
     if ((type == "text" || (type == "start" && !self->textReferenceHref.empty())) && (textHref.length() > 0)) {
diff --git a/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNavParser.cpp b/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNavParser.cpp
index b8a4e7fb..454b2437 100644
--- a/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNavParser.cpp
+++ b/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNavParser.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 #include "TocNavParser.h"
 
+#include <FsHelpers.h>
 #include <HardwareSerial.h>
 
 #include "../BookMetadataCache.h"
@@ -140,7 +141,7 @@ void XMLCALL TocNavParser::endElement(void* userData, const XML_Char* name) {
   if (strcmp(name, "a") == 0 && self->state == IN_ANCHOR) {
     // Create TOC entry when closing anchor tag (we have all data now)
     if (!self->currentLabel.empty() && !self->currentHref.empty()) {
-      std::string href = self->baseContentPath + self->currentHref;
+      std::string href = FsHelpers::normalisePath(self->baseContentPath + self->currentHref);
       std::string anchor;
 
       const size_t pos = href.find('#');
diff --git a/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNcxParser.cpp b/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNcxParser.cpp
index b1fbb2fe..3e59451e 100644
--- a/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNcxParser.cpp
+++ b/lib/Epub/Epub/parsers/TocNcxParser.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 #include "TocNcxParser.h"
 
+#include <FsHelpers.h>
 #include <HardwareSerial.h>
 
 #include "../BookMetadataCache.h"
@@ -159,7 +160,7 @@ void XMLCALL TocNcxParser::endElement(void* userData, const XML_Char* name) {
     // This is the safest place to push the data, assuming <navLabel> always comes before <content>.
     // NCX spec says navLabel comes before content.
     if (!self->currentLabel.empty() && !self->currentSrc.empty()) {
-      std::string href = self->baseContentPath + self->currentSrc;
+      std::string href = FsHelpers::normalisePath(self->baseContentPath + self->currentSrc);
       std::string anchor;
 
       const size_t pos = href.find('#');
diff --git a/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.cpp b/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.cpp
index 8cc8a5f3..1a3b4406 100644
--- a/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.cpp
+++ b/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.cpp
@@ -8,119 +8,15 @@
 // ============================================================================
 // Note: For cover images, dithering is done in JpegToBmpConverter.cpp
 // This file handles BMP reading - use simple quantization to avoid double-dithering
-constexpr bool USE_FLOYD_STEINBERG = false;  // Disabled - dithering done at JPEG conversion
-constexpr bool USE_NOISE_DITHERING = false;  // Hash-based noise dithering
-// Brightness adjustments:
-constexpr bool USE_BRIGHTNESS = false;    // true: apply brightness/gamma adjustments
-constexpr int BRIGHTNESS_BOOST = 20;      // Brightness offset (0-50), only if USE_BRIGHTNESS=true
-constexpr bool GAMMA_CORRECTION = false;  // Gamma curve, only if USE_BRIGHTNESS=true
+constexpr bool USE_ATKINSON = true;  // Use Atkinson dithering instead of Floyd-Steinberg
 // ============================================================================
 
-// Integer approximation of gamma correction (brightens midtones)
-static inline int applyGamma(int gray) {
-  if (!GAMMA_CORRECTION) return gray;
-  const int product = gray * 255;
-  int x = gray;
-  if (x > 0) {
-    x = (x + product / x) >> 1;
-    x = (x + product / x) >> 1;
-  }
-  return x > 255 ? 255 : x;
-}
-
-// Simple quantization without dithering - just divide into 4 levels
-static inline uint8_t quantizeSimple(int gray) {
-  if (USE_BRIGHTNESS) {
-    gray += BRIGHTNESS_BOOST;
-    if (gray > 255) gray = 255;
-    gray = applyGamma(gray);
-  }
-  return static_cast<uint8_t>(gray >> 6);
-}
-
-// Hash-based noise dithering - survives downsampling without moiré artifacts
-static inline uint8_t quantizeNoise(int gray, int x, int y) {
-  if (USE_BRIGHTNESS) {
-    gray += BRIGHTNESS_BOOST;
-    if (gray > 255) gray = 255;
-    gray = applyGamma(gray);
-  }
-
-  uint32_t hash = static_cast<uint32_t>(x) * 374761393u + static_cast<uint32_t>(y) * 668265263u;
-  hash = (hash ^ (hash >> 13)) * 1274126177u;
-  const int threshold = static_cast<int>(hash >> 24);
-
-  const int scaled = gray * 3;
-  if (scaled < 255) {
-    return (scaled + threshold >= 255) ? 1 : 0;
-  } else if (scaled < 510) {
-    return ((scaled - 255) + threshold >= 255) ? 2 : 1;
-  } else {
-    return ((scaled - 510) + threshold >= 255) ? 3 : 2;
-  }
-}
-
-// Main quantization function
-static inline uint8_t quantize(int gray, int x, int y) {
-  if (USE_NOISE_DITHERING) {
-    return quantizeNoise(gray, x, y);
-  } else {
-    return quantizeSimple(gray);
-  }
-}
-
-// Floyd-Steinberg quantization with error diffusion and serpentine scanning
-// Returns 2-bit value (0-3) and updates error buffers
-static inline uint8_t quantizeFloydSteinberg(int gray, int x, int width, int16_t* errorCurRow, int16_t* errorNextRow,
-                                             bool reverseDir) {
-  // Add accumulated error to this pixel
-  int adjusted = gray + errorCurRow[x + 1];
-
-  // Clamp to valid range
-  if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
-  if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
-
-  // Quantize to 4 levels (0, 85, 170, 255)
-  uint8_t quantized;
-  int quantizedValue;
-  if (adjusted < 43) {
-    quantized = 0;
-    quantizedValue = 0;
-  } else if (adjusted < 128) {
-    quantized = 1;
-    quantizedValue = 85;
-  } else if (adjusted < 213) {
-    quantized = 2;
-    quantizedValue = 170;
-  } else {
-    quantized = 3;
-    quantizedValue = 255;
-  }
-
-  // Calculate error
-  int error = adjusted - quantizedValue;
-
-  // Distribute error to neighbors (serpentine: direction-aware)
-  if (!reverseDir) {
-    // Left to right
-    errorCurRow[x + 2] += (error * 7) >> 4;   // Right: 7/16
-    errorNextRow[x] += (error * 3) >> 4;      // Bottom-left: 3/16
-    errorNextRow[x + 1] += (error * 5) >> 4;  // Bottom: 5/16
-    errorNextRow[x + 2] += (error) >> 4;      // Bottom-right: 1/16
-  } else {
-    // Right to left (mirrored)
-    errorCurRow[x] += (error * 7) >> 4;       // Left: 7/16
-    errorNextRow[x + 2] += (error * 3) >> 4;  // Bottom-right: 3/16
-    errorNextRow[x + 1] += (error * 5) >> 4;  // Bottom: 5/16
-    errorNextRow[x] += (error) >> 4;          // Bottom-left: 1/16
-  }
-
-  return quantized;
-}
-
 Bitmap::~Bitmap() {
   delete[] errorCurRow;
   delete[] errorNextRow;
+
+  delete atkinsonDitherer;
+  delete fsDitherer;
 }
 
 uint16_t Bitmap::readLE16(FsFile& f) {
@@ -244,13 +140,14 @@ BmpReaderError Bitmap::parseHeaders() {
     return BmpReaderError::SeekPixelDataFailed;
   }
 
-  // Allocate Floyd-Steinberg error buffers if enabled
-  if (USE_FLOYD_STEINBERG) {
-    delete[] errorCurRow;
-    delete[] errorNextRow;
-    errorCurRow = new int16_t[width + 2]();  // +2 for boundary handling
-    errorNextRow = new int16_t[width + 2]();
-    prevRowY = -1;
+  // Create ditherer if enabled (only for 2-bit output)
+  // Use OUTPUT dimensions for dithering (after prescaling)
+  if (bpp > 2 && dithering) {
+    if (USE_ATKINSON) {
+      atkinsonDitherer = new AtkinsonDitherer(width);
+    } else {
+      fsDitherer = new FloydSteinbergDitherer(width);
+    }
   }
 
   return BmpReaderError::Ok;
@@ -261,17 +158,6 @@ BmpReaderError Bitmap::readNextRow(uint8_t* data, uint8_t* rowBuffer) const {
   // Note: rowBuffer should be pre-allocated by the caller to size 'rowBytes'
   if (file.read(rowBuffer, rowBytes) != rowBytes) return BmpReaderError::ShortReadRow;
 
-  // Handle Floyd-Steinberg error buffer progression
-  const bool useFS = USE_FLOYD_STEINBERG && errorCurRow && errorNextRow;
-  if (useFS) {
-    if (prevRowY != -1) {
-      // Sequential access - swap buffers
-      int16_t* temp = errorCurRow;
-      errorCurRow = errorNextRow;
-      errorNextRow = temp;
-      memset(errorNextRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    }
-  }
   prevRowY += 1;
 
   uint8_t* outPtr = data;
@@ -282,12 +168,18 @@ BmpReaderError Bitmap::readNextRow(uint8_t* data, uint8_t* rowBuffer) const {
   // Helper lambda to pack 2bpp color into the output stream
   auto packPixel = [&](const uint8_t lum) {
     uint8_t color;
-    if (useFS) {
-      // Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion
-      color = quantizeFloydSteinberg(lum, currentX, width, errorCurRow, errorNextRow, false);
+    if (atkinsonDitherer) {
+      color = atkinsonDitherer->processPixel(adjustPixel(lum), currentX);
+    } else if (fsDitherer) {
+      color = fsDitherer->processPixel(adjustPixel(lum), currentX);
     } else {
-      // Simple quantization or noise dithering
-      color = quantize(lum, currentX, prevRowY);
+      if (bpp > 2) {
+        // Simple quantization or noise dithering
+        color = quantize(adjustPixel(lum), currentX, prevRowY);
+      } else {
+        // do not quantize 2bpp image
+        color = static_cast<uint8_t>(lum >> 6);
+      }
     }
     currentOutByte |= (color << bitShift);
     if (bitShift == 0) {
@@ -345,6 +237,11 @@ BmpReaderError Bitmap::readNextRow(uint8_t* data, uint8_t* rowBuffer) const {
       return BmpReaderError::UnsupportedBpp;
   }
 
+  if (atkinsonDitherer)
+    atkinsonDitherer->nextRow();
+  else if (fsDitherer)
+    fsDitherer->nextRow();
+
   // Flush remaining bits if width is not a multiple of 4
   if (bitShift != 6) *outPtr = currentOutByte;
 
@@ -356,12 +253,9 @@ BmpReaderError Bitmap::rewindToData() const {
     return BmpReaderError::SeekPixelDataFailed;
   }
 
-  // Reset Floyd-Steinberg error buffers when rewinding
-  if (USE_FLOYD_STEINBERG && errorCurRow && errorNextRow) {
-    memset(errorCurRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    memset(errorNextRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    prevRowY = -1;
-  }
+  // Reset dithering when rewinding
+  if (fsDitherer) fsDitherer->reset();
+  if (atkinsonDitherer) atkinsonDitherer->reset();
 
   return BmpReaderError::Ok;
 }
diff --git a/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.h b/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.h
index a3f2e00c..9ac7cfbb 100644
--- a/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.h
+++ b/lib/GfxRenderer/Bitmap.h
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
 #include <SdFat.h>
 
+#include <cstdint>
+
+#include "BitmapHelpers.h"
+
 enum class BmpReaderError : uint8_t {
   Ok = 0,
   FileInvalid,
@@ -28,7 +32,7 @@ class Bitmap {
  public:
   static const char* errorToString(BmpReaderError err);
 
-  explicit Bitmap(FsFile& file) : file(file) {}
+  explicit Bitmap(FsFile& file, bool dithering = false) : file(file), dithering(dithering) {}
   ~Bitmap();
   BmpReaderError parseHeaders();
   BmpReaderError readNextRow(uint8_t* data, uint8_t* rowBuffer) const;
@@ -44,6 +48,7 @@ class Bitmap {
   static uint32_t readLE32(FsFile& f);
 
   FsFile& file;
+  bool dithering = false;
   int width = 0;
   int height = 0;
   bool topDown = false;
@@ -56,4 +61,7 @@ class Bitmap {
   mutable int16_t* errorCurRow = nullptr;
   mutable int16_t* errorNextRow = nullptr;
   mutable int prevRowY = -1;  // Track row progression for error propagation
+
+  mutable AtkinsonDitherer* atkinsonDitherer = nullptr;
+  mutable FloydSteinbergDitherer* fsDitherer = nullptr;
 };
diff --git a/lib/GfxRenderer/BitmapHelpers.cpp b/lib/GfxRenderer/BitmapHelpers.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..b0d9dc06
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/GfxRenderer/BitmapHelpers.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+#include "BitmapHelpers.h"
+
+#include <cstdint>
+
+// Brightness/Contrast adjustments:
+constexpr bool USE_BRIGHTNESS = false;       // true: apply brightness/gamma adjustments
+constexpr int BRIGHTNESS_BOOST = 10;         // Brightness offset (0-50)
+constexpr bool GAMMA_CORRECTION = false;     // Gamma curve (brightens midtones)
+constexpr float CONTRAST_FACTOR = 1.15f;     // Contrast multiplier (1.0 = no change, >1 = more contrast)
+constexpr bool USE_NOISE_DITHERING = false;  // Hash-based noise dithering
+
+// Integer approximation of gamma correction (brightens midtones)
+// Uses a simple curve: out = 255 * sqrt(in/255) ≈ sqrt(in * 255)
+static inline int applyGamma(int gray) {
+  if (!GAMMA_CORRECTION) return gray;
+  // Fast integer square root approximation for gamma ~0.5 (brightening)
+  // This brightens dark/mid tones while preserving highlights
+  const int product = gray * 255;
+  // Newton-Raphson integer sqrt (2 iterations for good accuracy)
+  int x = gray;
+  if (x > 0) {
+    x = (x + product / x) >> 1;
+    x = (x + product / x) >> 1;
+  }
+  return x > 255 ? 255 : x;
+}
+
+// Apply contrast adjustment around midpoint (128)
+// factor > 1.0 increases contrast, < 1.0 decreases
+static inline int applyContrast(int gray) {
+  // Integer-based contrast: (gray - 128) * factor + 128
+  // Using fixed-point: factor 1.15 ≈ 115/100
+  constexpr int factorNum = static_cast<int>(CONTRAST_FACTOR * 100);
+  int adjusted = ((gray - 128) * factorNum) / 100 + 128;
+  if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
+  if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
+  return adjusted;
+}
+// Combined brightness/contrast/gamma adjustment
+int adjustPixel(int gray) {
+  if (!USE_BRIGHTNESS) return gray;
+
+  // Order: contrast first, then brightness, then gamma
+  gray = applyContrast(gray);
+  gray += BRIGHTNESS_BOOST;
+  if (gray > 255) gray = 255;
+  if (gray < 0) gray = 0;
+  gray = applyGamma(gray);
+
+  return gray;
+}
+// Simple quantization without dithering - divide into 4 levels
+// The thresholds are fine-tuned to the X4 display
+uint8_t quantizeSimple(int gray) {
+  if (gray < 45) {
+    return 0;
+  } else if (gray < 70) {
+    return 1;
+  } else if (gray < 140) {
+    return 2;
+  } else {
+    return 3;
+  }
+}
+
+// Hash-based noise dithering - survives downsampling without moiré artifacts
+// Uses integer hash to generate pseudo-random threshold per pixel
+static inline uint8_t quantizeNoise(int gray, int x, int y) {
+  uint32_t hash = static_cast<uint32_t>(x) * 374761393u + static_cast<uint32_t>(y) * 668265263u;
+  hash = (hash ^ (hash >> 13)) * 1274126177u;
+  const int threshold = static_cast<int>(hash >> 24);
+
+  const int scaled = gray * 3;
+  if (scaled < 255) {
+    return (scaled + threshold >= 255) ? 1 : 0;
+  } else if (scaled < 510) {
+    return ((scaled - 255) + threshold >= 255) ? 2 : 1;
+  } else {
+    return ((scaled - 510) + threshold >= 255) ? 3 : 2;
+  }
+}
+
+// Main quantization function - selects between methods based on config
+uint8_t quantize(int gray, int x, int y) {
+  if (USE_NOISE_DITHERING) {
+    return quantizeNoise(gray, x, y);
+  } else {
+    return quantizeSimple(gray);
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lib/GfxRenderer/BitmapHelpers.h b/lib/GfxRenderer/BitmapHelpers.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..300527e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/GfxRenderer/BitmapHelpers.h
@@ -0,0 +1,233 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include <cstring>
+
+// Helper functions
+uint8_t quantize(int gray, int x, int y);
+uint8_t quantizeSimple(int gray);
+int adjustPixel(int gray);
+
+// Atkinson dithering - distributes only 6/8 (75%) of error for cleaner results
+// Error distribution pattern:
+//     X  1/8 1/8
+// 1/8 1/8 1/8
+//     1/8
+// Less error buildup = fewer artifacts than Floyd-Steinberg
+class AtkinsonDitherer {
+ public:
+  explicit AtkinsonDitherer(int width) : width(width) {
+    errorRow0 = new int16_t[width + 4]();  // Current row
+    errorRow1 = new int16_t[width + 4]();  // Next row
+    errorRow2 = new int16_t[width + 4]();  // Row after next
+  }
+
+  ~AtkinsonDitherer() {
+    delete[] errorRow0;
+    delete[] errorRow1;
+    delete[] errorRow2;
+  }
+  // **1. EXPLICITLY DELETE THE COPY CONSTRUCTOR**
+  AtkinsonDitherer(const AtkinsonDitherer& other) = delete;
+
+  // **2. EXPLICITLY DELETE THE COPY ASSIGNMENT OPERATOR**
+  AtkinsonDitherer& operator=(const AtkinsonDitherer& other) = delete;
+
+  uint8_t processPixel(int gray, int x) {
+    // Add accumulated error
+    int adjusted = gray + errorRow0[x + 2];
+    if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
+    if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
+
+    // Quantize to 4 levels
+    uint8_t quantized;
+    int quantizedValue;
+    if (false) {  // original thresholds
+      if (adjusted < 43) {
+        quantized = 0;
+        quantizedValue = 0;
+      } else if (adjusted < 128) {
+        quantized = 1;
+        quantizedValue = 85;
+      } else if (adjusted < 213) {
+        quantized = 2;
+        quantizedValue = 170;
+      } else {
+        quantized = 3;
+        quantizedValue = 255;
+      }
+    } else {  // fine-tuned to X4 eink display
+      if (adjusted < 30) {
+        quantized = 0;
+        quantizedValue = 15;
+      } else if (adjusted < 50) {
+        quantized = 1;
+        quantizedValue = 30;
+      } else if (adjusted < 140) {
+        quantized = 2;
+        quantizedValue = 80;
+      } else {
+        quantized = 3;
+        quantizedValue = 210;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Calculate error (only distribute 6/8 = 75%)
+    int error = (adjusted - quantizedValue) >> 3;  // error/8
+
+    // Distribute 1/8 to each of 6 neighbors
+    errorRow0[x + 3] += error;  // Right
+    errorRow0[x + 4] += error;  // Right+1
+    errorRow1[x + 1] += error;  // Bottom-left
+    errorRow1[x + 2] += error;  // Bottom
+    errorRow1[x + 3] += error;  // Bottom-right
+    errorRow2[x + 2] += error;  // Two rows down
+
+    return quantized;
+  }
+
+  void nextRow() {
+    int16_t* temp = errorRow0;
+    errorRow0 = errorRow1;
+    errorRow1 = errorRow2;
+    errorRow2 = temp;
+    memset(errorRow2, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
+  }
+
+  void reset() {
+    memset(errorRow0, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
+    memset(errorRow1, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
+    memset(errorRow2, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
+  }
+
+ private:
+  int width;
+  int16_t* errorRow0;
+  int16_t* errorRow1;
+  int16_t* errorRow2;
+};
+
+// Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion dithering with serpentine scanning
+// Serpentine scanning alternates direction each row to reduce "worm" artifacts
+// Error distribution pattern (left-to-right):
+//       X   7/16
+// 3/16 5/16 1/16
+// Error distribution pattern (right-to-left, mirrored):
+// 1/16 5/16 3/16
+//      7/16  X
+class FloydSteinbergDitherer {
+ public:
+  explicit FloydSteinbergDitherer(int width) : width(width), rowCount(0) {
+    errorCurRow = new int16_t[width + 2]();  // +2 for boundary handling
+    errorNextRow = new int16_t[width + 2]();
+  }
+
+  ~FloydSteinbergDitherer() {
+    delete[] errorCurRow;
+    delete[] errorNextRow;
+  }
+
+  // **1. EXPLICITLY DELETE THE COPY CONSTRUCTOR**
+  FloydSteinbergDitherer(const FloydSteinbergDitherer& other) = delete;
+
+  // **2. EXPLICITLY DELETE THE COPY ASSIGNMENT OPERATOR**
+  FloydSteinbergDitherer& operator=(const FloydSteinbergDitherer& other) = delete;
+
+  // Process a single pixel and return quantized 2-bit value
+  // x is the logical x position (0 to width-1), direction handled internally
+  uint8_t processPixel(int gray, int x) {
+    // Add accumulated error to this pixel
+    int adjusted = gray + errorCurRow[x + 1];
+
+    // Clamp to valid range
+    if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
+    if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
+
+    // Quantize to 4 levels (0, 85, 170, 255)
+    uint8_t quantized;
+    int quantizedValue;
+    if (false) {  // original thresholds
+      if (adjusted < 43) {
+        quantized = 0;
+        quantizedValue = 0;
+      } else if (adjusted < 128) {
+        quantized = 1;
+        quantizedValue = 85;
+      } else if (adjusted < 213) {
+        quantized = 2;
+        quantizedValue = 170;
+      } else {
+        quantized = 3;
+        quantizedValue = 255;
+      }
+    } else {  // fine-tuned to X4 eink display
+      if (adjusted < 30) {
+        quantized = 0;
+        quantizedValue = 15;
+      } else if (adjusted < 50) {
+        quantized = 1;
+        quantizedValue = 30;
+      } else if (adjusted < 140) {
+        quantized = 2;
+        quantizedValue = 80;
+      } else {
+        quantized = 3;
+        quantizedValue = 210;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Calculate error
+    int error = adjusted - quantizedValue;
+
+    // Distribute error to neighbors (serpentine: direction-aware)
+    if (!isReverseRow()) {
+      // Left to right: standard distribution
+      // Right: 7/16
+      errorCurRow[x + 2] += (error * 7) >> 4;
+      // Bottom-left: 3/16
+      errorNextRow[x] += (error * 3) >> 4;
+      // Bottom: 5/16
+      errorNextRow[x + 1] += (error * 5) >> 4;
+      // Bottom-right: 1/16
+      errorNextRow[x + 2] += (error) >> 4;
+    } else {
+      // Right to left: mirrored distribution
+      // Left: 7/16
+      errorCurRow[x] += (error * 7) >> 4;
+      // Bottom-right: 3/16
+      errorNextRow[x + 2] += (error * 3) >> 4;
+      // Bottom: 5/16
+      errorNextRow[x + 1] += (error * 5) >> 4;
+      // Bottom-left: 1/16
+      errorNextRow[x] += (error) >> 4;
+    }
+
+    return quantized;
+  }
+
+  // Call at the end of each row to swap buffers
+  void nextRow() {
+    // Swap buffers
+    int16_t* temp = errorCurRow;
+    errorCurRow = errorNextRow;
+    errorNextRow = temp;
+    // Clear the next row buffer
+    memset(errorNextRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
+    rowCount++;
+  }
+
+  // Check if current row should be processed in reverse
+  bool isReverseRow() const { return (rowCount & 1) != 0; }
+
+  // Reset for a new image or MCU block
+  void reset() {
+    memset(errorCurRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
+    memset(errorNextRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
+    rowCount = 0;
+  }
+
+ private:
+  int width;
+  int rowCount;
+  int16_t* errorCurRow;
+  int16_t* errorNextRow;
+};
diff --git a/lib/JpegToBmpConverter/JpegToBmpConverter.cpp b/lib/JpegToBmpConverter/JpegToBmpConverter.cpp
index 8c8db889..30c1314f 100644
--- a/lib/JpegToBmpConverter/JpegToBmpConverter.cpp
+++ b/lib/JpegToBmpConverter/JpegToBmpConverter.cpp
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 #include <cstdio>
 #include <cstring>
 
+#include "BitmapHelpers.h"
+
 // Context structure for picojpeg callback
 struct JpegReadContext {
   FsFile& file;
@@ -23,282 +25,12 @@ constexpr bool USE_8BIT_OUTPUT = false;  // true: 8-bit grayscale (no quantizati
 constexpr bool USE_ATKINSON = true;          // Atkinson dithering (cleaner than F-S, less error diffusion)
 constexpr bool USE_FLOYD_STEINBERG = false;  // Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion (can cause "worm" artifacts)
 constexpr bool USE_NOISE_DITHERING = false;  // Hash-based noise dithering (good for downsampling)
-// Brightness/Contrast adjustments:
-constexpr bool USE_BRIGHTNESS = true;     // true: apply brightness/gamma adjustments
-constexpr int BRIGHTNESS_BOOST = 10;      // Brightness offset (0-50)
-constexpr bool GAMMA_CORRECTION = true;   // Gamma curve (brightens midtones)
-constexpr float CONTRAST_FACTOR = 1.15f;  // Contrast multiplier (1.0 = no change, >1 = more contrast)
 // Pre-resize to target display size (CRITICAL: avoids dithering artifacts from post-downsampling)
 constexpr bool USE_PRESCALE = true;     // true: scale image to target size before dithering
 constexpr int TARGET_MAX_WIDTH = 480;   // Max width for cover images (portrait display width)
 constexpr int TARGET_MAX_HEIGHT = 800;  // Max height for cover images (portrait display height)
 // ============================================================================
 
-// Integer approximation of gamma correction (brightens midtones)
-// Uses a simple curve: out = 255 * sqrt(in/255) ≈ sqrt(in * 255)
-static inline int applyGamma(int gray) {
-  if (!GAMMA_CORRECTION) return gray;
-  // Fast integer square root approximation for gamma ~0.5 (brightening)
-  // This brightens dark/mid tones while preserving highlights
-  const int product = gray * 255;
-  // Newton-Raphson integer sqrt (2 iterations for good accuracy)
-  int x = gray;
-  if (x > 0) {
-    x = (x + product / x) >> 1;
-    x = (x + product / x) >> 1;
-  }
-  return x > 255 ? 255 : x;
-}
-
-// Apply contrast adjustment around midpoint (128)
-// factor > 1.0 increases contrast, < 1.0 decreases
-static inline int applyContrast(int gray) {
-  // Integer-based contrast: (gray - 128) * factor + 128
-  // Using fixed-point: factor 1.15 ≈ 115/100
-  constexpr int factorNum = static_cast<int>(CONTRAST_FACTOR * 100);
-  int adjusted = ((gray - 128) * factorNum) / 100 + 128;
-  if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
-  if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
-  return adjusted;
-}
-
-// Combined brightness/contrast/gamma adjustment
-static inline int adjustPixel(int gray) {
-  if (!USE_BRIGHTNESS) return gray;
-
-  // Order: contrast first, then brightness, then gamma
-  gray = applyContrast(gray);
-  gray += BRIGHTNESS_BOOST;
-  if (gray > 255) gray = 255;
-  if (gray < 0) gray = 0;
-  gray = applyGamma(gray);
-
-  return gray;
-}
-
-// Simple quantization without dithering - just divide into 4 levels
-static inline uint8_t quantizeSimple(int gray) {
-  gray = adjustPixel(gray);
-  // Simple 2-bit quantization: 0-63=0, 64-127=1, 128-191=2, 192-255=3
-  return static_cast<uint8_t>(gray >> 6);
-}
-
-// Hash-based noise dithering - survives downsampling without moiré artifacts
-// Uses integer hash to generate pseudo-random threshold per pixel
-static inline uint8_t quantizeNoise(int gray, int x, int y) {
-  gray = adjustPixel(gray);
-
-  // Generate noise threshold using integer hash (no regular pattern to alias)
-  uint32_t hash = static_cast<uint32_t>(x) * 374761393u + static_cast<uint32_t>(y) * 668265263u;
-  hash = (hash ^ (hash >> 13)) * 1274126177u;
-  const int threshold = static_cast<int>(hash >> 24);  // 0-255
-
-  // Map gray (0-255) to 4 levels with dithering
-  const int scaled = gray * 3;
-
-  if (scaled < 255) {
-    return (scaled + threshold >= 255) ? 1 : 0;
-  } else if (scaled < 510) {
-    return ((scaled - 255) + threshold >= 255) ? 2 : 1;
-  } else {
-    return ((scaled - 510) + threshold >= 255) ? 3 : 2;
-  }
-}
-
-// Main quantization function - selects between methods based on config
-static inline uint8_t quantize(int gray, int x, int y) {
-  if (USE_NOISE_DITHERING) {
-    return quantizeNoise(gray, x, y);
-  } else {
-    return quantizeSimple(gray);
-  }
-}
-
-// Atkinson dithering - distributes only 6/8 (75%) of error for cleaner results
-// Error distribution pattern:
-//     X  1/8 1/8
-// 1/8 1/8 1/8
-//     1/8
-// Less error buildup = fewer artifacts than Floyd-Steinberg
-class AtkinsonDitherer {
- public:
-  AtkinsonDitherer(int width) : width(width) {
-    errorRow0 = new int16_t[width + 4]();  // Current row
-    errorRow1 = new int16_t[width + 4]();  // Next row
-    errorRow2 = new int16_t[width + 4]();  // Row after next
-  }
-
-  ~AtkinsonDitherer() {
-    delete[] errorRow0;
-    delete[] errorRow1;
-    delete[] errorRow2;
-  }
-
-  uint8_t processPixel(int gray, int x) {
-    // Apply brightness/contrast/gamma adjustments
-    gray = adjustPixel(gray);
-
-    // Add accumulated error
-    int adjusted = gray + errorRow0[x + 2];
-    if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
-    if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
-
-    // Quantize to 4 levels
-    uint8_t quantized;
-    int quantizedValue;
-    if (adjusted < 43) {
-      quantized = 0;
-      quantizedValue = 0;
-    } else if (adjusted < 128) {
-      quantized = 1;
-      quantizedValue = 85;
-    } else if (adjusted < 213) {
-      quantized = 2;
-      quantizedValue = 170;
-    } else {
-      quantized = 3;
-      quantizedValue = 255;
-    }
-
-    // Calculate error (only distribute 6/8 = 75%)
-    int error = (adjusted - quantizedValue) >> 3;  // error/8
-
-    // Distribute 1/8 to each of 6 neighbors
-    errorRow0[x + 3] += error;  // Right
-    errorRow0[x + 4] += error;  // Right+1
-    errorRow1[x + 1] += error;  // Bottom-left
-    errorRow1[x + 2] += error;  // Bottom
-    errorRow1[x + 3] += error;  // Bottom-right
-    errorRow2[x + 2] += error;  // Two rows down
-
-    return quantized;
-  }
-
-  void nextRow() {
-    int16_t* temp = errorRow0;
-    errorRow0 = errorRow1;
-    errorRow1 = errorRow2;
-    errorRow2 = temp;
-    memset(errorRow2, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
-  }
-
-  void reset() {
-    memset(errorRow0, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    memset(errorRow1, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    memset(errorRow2, 0, (width + 4) * sizeof(int16_t));
-  }
-
- private:
-  int width;
-  int16_t* errorRow0;
-  int16_t* errorRow1;
-  int16_t* errorRow2;
-};
-
-// Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion dithering with serpentine scanning
-// Serpentine scanning alternates direction each row to reduce "worm" artifacts
-// Error distribution pattern (left-to-right):
-//       X   7/16
-// 3/16 5/16 1/16
-// Error distribution pattern (right-to-left, mirrored):
-// 1/16 5/16 3/16
-//      7/16  X
-class FloydSteinbergDitherer {
- public:
-  FloydSteinbergDitherer(int width) : width(width), rowCount(0) {
-    errorCurRow = new int16_t[width + 2]();  // +2 for boundary handling
-    errorNextRow = new int16_t[width + 2]();
-  }
-
-  ~FloydSteinbergDitherer() {
-    delete[] errorCurRow;
-    delete[] errorNextRow;
-  }
-
-  // Process a single pixel and return quantized 2-bit value
-  // x is the logical x position (0 to width-1), direction handled internally
-  uint8_t processPixel(int gray, int x, bool reverseDirection) {
-    // Add accumulated error to this pixel
-    int adjusted = gray + errorCurRow[x + 1];
-
-    // Clamp to valid range
-    if (adjusted < 0) adjusted = 0;
-    if (adjusted > 255) adjusted = 255;
-
-    // Quantize to 4 levels (0, 85, 170, 255)
-    uint8_t quantized;
-    int quantizedValue;
-    if (adjusted < 43) {
-      quantized = 0;
-      quantizedValue = 0;
-    } else if (adjusted < 128) {
-      quantized = 1;
-      quantizedValue = 85;
-    } else if (adjusted < 213) {
-      quantized = 2;
-      quantizedValue = 170;
-    } else {
-      quantized = 3;
-      quantizedValue = 255;
-    }
-
-    // Calculate error
-    int error = adjusted - quantizedValue;
-
-    // Distribute error to neighbors (serpentine: direction-aware)
-    if (!reverseDirection) {
-      // Left to right: standard distribution
-      // Right: 7/16
-      errorCurRow[x + 2] += (error * 7) >> 4;
-      // Bottom-left: 3/16
-      errorNextRow[x] += (error * 3) >> 4;
-      // Bottom: 5/16
-      errorNextRow[x + 1] += (error * 5) >> 4;
-      // Bottom-right: 1/16
-      errorNextRow[x + 2] += (error) >> 4;
-    } else {
-      // Right to left: mirrored distribution
-      // Left: 7/16
-      errorCurRow[x] += (error * 7) >> 4;
-      // Bottom-right: 3/16
-      errorNextRow[x + 2] += (error * 3) >> 4;
-      // Bottom: 5/16
-      errorNextRow[x + 1] += (error * 5) >> 4;
-      // Bottom-left: 1/16
-      errorNextRow[x] += (error) >> 4;
-    }
-
-    return quantized;
-  }
-
-  // Call at the end of each row to swap buffers
-  void nextRow() {
-    // Swap buffers
-    int16_t* temp = errorCurRow;
-    errorCurRow = errorNextRow;
-    errorNextRow = temp;
-    // Clear the next row buffer
-    memset(errorNextRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    rowCount++;
-  }
-
-  // Check if current row should be processed in reverse
-  bool isReverseRow() const { return (rowCount & 1) != 0; }
-
-  // Reset for a new image or MCU block
-  void reset() {
-    memset(errorCurRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    memset(errorNextRow, 0, (width + 2) * sizeof(int16_t));
-    rowCount = 0;
-  }
-
- private:
-  int width;
-  int rowCount;
-  int16_t* errorCurRow;
-  int16_t* errorNextRow;
-};
-
 inline void write16(Print& out, const uint16_t value) {
   out.write(value & 0xFF);
   out.write((value >> 8) & 0xFF);
@@ -623,12 +355,12 @@ bool JpegToBmpConverter::jpegFileToBmpStream(FsFile& jpegFile, Print& bmpOut) {
           }
         } else {
           for (int x = 0; x < outWidth; x++) {
-            const uint8_t gray = mcuRowBuffer[bufferY * imageInfo.m_width + x];
+            const uint8_t gray = adjustPixel(mcuRowBuffer[bufferY * imageInfo.m_width + x]);
             uint8_t twoBit;
             if (atkinsonDitherer) {
               twoBit = atkinsonDitherer->processPixel(gray, x);
             } else if (fsDitherer) {
-              twoBit = fsDitherer->processPixel(gray, x, fsDitherer->isReverseRow());
+              twoBit = fsDitherer->processPixel(gray, x);
             } else {
               twoBit = quantize(gray, x, y);
             }
@@ -686,12 +418,12 @@ bool JpegToBmpConverter::jpegFileToBmpStream(FsFile& jpegFile, Print& bmpOut) {
             }
           } else {
             for (int x = 0; x < outWidth; x++) {
-              const uint8_t gray = (rowCount[x] > 0) ? (rowAccum[x] / rowCount[x]) : 0;
+              const uint8_t gray = adjustPixel((rowCount[x] > 0) ? (rowAccum[x] / rowCount[x]) : 0);
               uint8_t twoBit;
               if (atkinsonDitherer) {
                 twoBit = atkinsonDitherer->processPixel(gray, x);
               } else if (fsDitherer) {
-                twoBit = fsDitherer->processPixel(gray, x, fsDitherer->isReverseRow());
+                twoBit = fsDitherer->processPixel(gray, x);
               } else {
                 twoBit = quantize(gray, x, currentOutY);
               }
diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index 75d1a77b..703b9348 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 [platformio]
-crosspoint_version = 0.12.0
 default_envs = default
 
+[crosspoint]
+version = 0.13.1
+
 [base]
 platform = espressif32 @ 6.12.0
 board = esp32-c3-devkitm-1
@@ -50,10 +52,10 @@ lib_deps =
 extends = base
 build_flags =
   ${base.build_flags}
-  -DCROSSPOINT_VERSION=\"${platformio.crosspoint_version}-dev\"
+  -DCROSSPOINT_VERSION=\"${crosspoint.version}-dev\"
 
 [env:gh_release]
 extends = base
 build_flags =
   ${base.build_flags}
-  -DCROSSPOINT_VERSION=\"${platformio.crosspoint_version}\"
+  -DCROSSPOINT_VERSION=\"${crosspoint.version}\"
diff --git a/src/CrossPointSettings.cpp b/src/CrossPointSettings.cpp
index cd8b56f7..1ca9ea74 100644
--- a/src/CrossPointSettings.cpp
+++ b/src/CrossPointSettings.cpp
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ bool CrossPointSettings::saveToFile() const {
   serialization::writePod(outputFile, sleepScreenCoverMode);
   serialization::writeString(outputFile, std::string(opdsServerUrl));
   serialization::writePod(outputFile, textAntiAliasing);
+  serialization::writePod(outputFile, hideBatteryPercentage);
   outputFile.close();
 
   Serial.printf("[%lu] [CPS] Settings saved to file\n", millis());
@@ -110,6 +111,8 @@ bool CrossPointSettings::loadFromFile() {
     }
     serialization::readPod(inputFile, textAntiAliasing);
     if (++settingsRead >= fileSettingsCount) break;
+    serialization::readPod(inputFile, hideBatteryPercentage);
+    if (++settingsRead >= fileSettingsCount) break;
   } while (false);
 
   inputFile.close();
diff --git a/src/CrossPointSettings.h b/src/CrossPointSettings.h
index 3a2a3503..d5f91039 100644
--- a/src/CrossPointSettings.h
+++ b/src/CrossPointSettings.h
@@ -52,6 +52,12 @@ class CrossPointSettings {
   // E-ink refresh frequency (pages between full refreshes)
   enum REFRESH_FREQUENCY { REFRESH_1 = 0, REFRESH_5 = 1, REFRESH_10 = 2, REFRESH_15 = 3, REFRESH_30 = 4 };
 
+  // Short power button press actions
+  enum SHORT_PWRBTN { IGNORE = 0, SLEEP = 1, PAGE_TURN = 2 };
+
+  // Hide battery percentage
+  enum HIDE_BATTERY_PERCENTAGE { HIDE_NEVER = 0, HIDE_READER = 1, HIDE_ALWAYS = 2 };
+
   // Sleep screen settings
   uint8_t sleepScreen = DARK;
   // Sleep screen cover mode settings
@@ -61,8 +67,8 @@ class CrossPointSettings {
   // Text rendering settings
   uint8_t extraParagraphSpacing = 1;
   uint8_t textAntiAliasing = 1;
-  // Duration of the power button press
-  uint8_t shortPwrBtn = 0;
+  // Short power button click behaviour
+  uint8_t shortPwrBtn = IGNORE;
   // EPUB reading orientation settings
   // 0 = portrait (default), 1 = landscape clockwise, 2 = inverted, 3 = landscape counter-clockwise
   uint8_t orientation = PORTRAIT;
@@ -82,13 +88,17 @@ class CrossPointSettings {
   uint8_t screenMargin = 5;
   // OPDS browser settings
   char opdsServerUrl[128] = "";
+  // Hide battery percentage
+  uint8_t hideBatteryPercentage = HIDE_NEVER;
 
   ~CrossPointSettings() = default;
 
   // Get singleton instance
   static CrossPointSettings& getInstance() { return instance; }
 
-  uint16_t getPowerButtonDuration() const { return shortPwrBtn ? 10 : 400; }
+  uint16_t getPowerButtonDuration() const {
+    return (shortPwrBtn == CrossPointSettings::SHORT_PWRBTN::SLEEP) ? 10 : 400;
+  }
   int getReaderFontId() const;
 
   bool saveToFile() const;
diff --git a/src/ScreenComponents.cpp b/src/ScreenComponents.cpp
index 3c359c0e..42b6ef7b 100644
--- a/src/ScreenComponents.cpp
+++ b/src/ScreenComponents.cpp
@@ -8,10 +8,11 @@
 #include "Battery.h"
 #include "fontIds.h"
 
-void ScreenComponents::drawBattery(const GfxRenderer& renderer, const int left, const int top) {
+void ScreenComponents::drawBattery(const GfxRenderer& renderer, const int left, const int top,
+                                   const bool showPercentage) {
   // Left aligned battery icon and percentage
   const uint16_t percentage = battery.readPercentage();
-  const auto percentageText = std::to_string(percentage) + "%";
+  const auto percentageText = showPercentage ? std::to_string(percentage) + "%" : "";
   renderer.drawText(SMALL_FONT_ID, left + 20, top, percentageText.c_str());
 
   // 1 column on left, 2 columns on right, 5 columns of battery body
diff --git a/src/ScreenComponents.h b/src/ScreenComponents.h
index d938beea..150fb0c8 100644
--- a/src/ScreenComponents.h
+++ b/src/ScreenComponents.h
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ class GfxRenderer;
 
 class ScreenComponents {
  public:
-  static void drawBattery(const GfxRenderer& renderer, int left, int top);
+  static void drawBattery(const GfxRenderer& renderer, int left, int top, bool showPercentage = true);
 
   /**
    * Draw a progress bar with percentage text.
diff --git a/src/activities/boot_sleep/SleepActivity.cpp b/src/activities/boot_sleep/SleepActivity.cpp
index d2ee85e5..5b097486 100644
--- a/src/activities/boot_sleep/SleepActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/boot_sleep/SleepActivity.cpp
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ void SleepActivity::renderCustomSleepScreen() const {
       if (SdMan.openFileForRead("SLP", filename, file)) {
         Serial.printf("[%lu] [SLP] Randomly loading: /sleep/%s\n", millis(), files[randomFileIndex].c_str());
         delay(100);
-        Bitmap bitmap(file);
+        Bitmap bitmap(file, true);
         if (bitmap.parseHeaders() == BmpReaderError::Ok) {
           renderBitmapSleepScreen(bitmap);
           dir.close();
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ void SleepActivity::renderCustomSleepScreen() const {
   // render a custom sleep screen instead of the default.
   FsFile file;
   if (SdMan.openFileForRead("SLP", "/sleep.bmp", file)) {
-    Bitmap bitmap(file);
+    Bitmap bitmap(file, true);
     if (bitmap.parseHeaders() == BmpReaderError::Ok) {
       Serial.printf("[%lu] [SLP] Loading: /sleep.bmp\n", millis());
       renderBitmapSleepScreen(bitmap);
@@ -200,6 +200,7 @@ void SleepActivity::renderCoverSleepScreen() const {
   }
 
   std::string coverBmpPath;
+  bool cropped = SETTINGS.sleepScreenCoverMode == CrossPointSettings::SLEEP_SCREEN_COVER_MODE::CROP;
 
   // Check if the current book is XTC, TXT, or EPUB
   if (StringUtils::checkFileExtension(APP_STATE.openEpubPath, ".xtc") ||
@@ -239,12 +240,12 @@ void SleepActivity::renderCoverSleepScreen() const {
       return renderDefaultSleepScreen();
     }
 
-    if (!lastEpub.generateCoverBmp()) {
+    if (!lastEpub.generateCoverBmp(cropped)) {
       Serial.println("[SLP] Failed to generate cover bmp");
       return renderDefaultSleepScreen();
     }
 
-    coverBmpPath = lastEpub.getCoverBmpPath();
+    coverBmpPath = lastEpub.getCoverBmpPath(cropped);
   } else {
     return renderDefaultSleepScreen();
   }
diff --git a/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.cpp b/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.cpp
index b9dbac8e..4e0a08d2 100644
--- a/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.cpp
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 #include "CrossPointSettings.h"
 #include "MappedInputManager.h"
 #include "ScreenComponents.h"
-#include "WifiCredentialStore.h"
+#include "activities/network/WifiSelectionActivity.h"
 #include "fontIds.h"
 #include "network/HttpDownloader.h"
 #include "util/StringUtils.h"
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::taskTrampoline(void* param) {
 }
 
 void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::onEnter() {
-  Activity::onEnter();
+  ActivityWithSubactivity::onEnter();
 
   renderingMutex = xSemaphoreCreateMutex();
   state = BrowserState::CHECK_WIFI;
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::onEnter() {
 }
 
 void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::onExit() {
-  Activity::onExit();
+  ActivityWithSubactivity::onExit();
 
   // Turn off WiFi when exiting
   WiFi.mode(WIFI_OFF);
@@ -66,13 +66,28 @@ void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::onExit() {
 }
 
 void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::loop() {
+  // Handle WiFi selection subactivity
+  if (state == BrowserState::WIFI_SELECTION) {
+    ActivityWithSubactivity::loop();
+    return;
+  }
+
   // Handle error state - Confirm retries, Back goes back or home
   if (state == BrowserState::ERROR) {
     if (mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Confirm)) {
-      state = BrowserState::LOADING;
-      statusMessage = "Loading...";
-      updateRequired = true;
-      fetchFeed(currentPath);
+      // Check if WiFi is still connected
+      if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED && WiFi.localIP() != IPAddress(0, 0, 0, 0)) {
+        // WiFi connected - just retry fetching the feed
+        Serial.printf("[%lu] [OPDS] Retry: WiFi connected, retrying fetch\n", millis());
+        state = BrowserState::LOADING;
+        statusMessage = "Loading...";
+        updateRequired = true;
+        fetchFeed(currentPath);
+      } else {
+        // WiFi not connected - launch WiFi selection
+        Serial.printf("[%lu] [OPDS] Retry: WiFi not connected, launching selection\n", millis());
+        launchWifiSelection();
+      }
     } else if (mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Back)) {
       navigateBack();
     }
@@ -350,8 +365,8 @@ void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::downloadBook(const OpdsEntry& book) {
 }
 
 void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::checkAndConnectWifi() {
-  // Already connected?
-  if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {
+  // Already connected? Verify connection is valid by checking IP
+  if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED && WiFi.localIP() != IPAddress(0, 0, 0, 0)) {
     state = BrowserState::LOADING;
     statusMessage = "Loading...";
     updateRequired = true;
@@ -359,38 +374,33 @@ void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::checkAndConnectWifi() {
     return;
   }
 
-  // Try to connect using saved credentials
-  statusMessage = "Connecting to WiFi...";
+  // Not connected - launch WiFi selection screen directly
+  launchWifiSelection();
+}
+
+void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::launchWifiSelection() {
+  state = BrowserState::WIFI_SELECTION;
   updateRequired = true;
 
-  WIFI_STORE.loadFromFile();
-  const auto& credentials = WIFI_STORE.getCredentials();
-  if (credentials.empty()) {
-    state = BrowserState::ERROR;
-    errorMessage = "No WiFi credentials saved";
-    updateRequired = true;
-    return;
-  }
+  enterNewActivity(new WifiSelectionActivity(renderer, mappedInput,
+                                             [this](const bool connected) { onWifiSelectionComplete(connected); }));
+}
 
-  // Use the first saved credential
-  const auto& cred = credentials[0];
-  WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
-  WiFi.begin(cred.ssid.c_str(), cred.password.c_str());
+void OpdsBookBrowserActivity::onWifiSelectionComplete(const bool connected) {
+  exitActivity();
 
-  // Wait for connection with timeout
-  constexpr int WIFI_TIMEOUT_MS = 10000;
-  const unsigned long startTime = millis();
-  while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED && millis() - startTime < WIFI_TIMEOUT_MS) {
-    vTaskDelay(100 / portTICK_PERIOD_MS);
-  }
-
-  if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {
-    Serial.printf("[%lu] [OPDS] WiFi connected: %s\n", millis(), WiFi.localIP().toString().c_str());
+  if (connected) {
+    Serial.printf("[%lu] [OPDS] WiFi connected via selection, fetching feed\n", millis());
     state = BrowserState::LOADING;
     statusMessage = "Loading...";
     updateRequired = true;
     fetchFeed(currentPath);
   } else {
+    Serial.printf("[%lu] [OPDS] WiFi selection cancelled/failed\n", millis());
+    // Force disconnect to ensure clean state for next retry
+    // This prevents stale connection status from interfering
+    WiFi.disconnect();
+    WiFi.mode(WIFI_OFF);
     state = BrowserState::ERROR;
     errorMessage = "WiFi connection failed";
     updateRequired = true;
diff --git a/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.h b/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.h
index efda294c..b08d9c2a 100644
--- a/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.h
+++ b/src/activities/browser/OpdsBookBrowserActivity.h
@@ -8,25 +8,27 @@
 #include <string>
 #include <vector>
 
-#include "../Activity.h"
+#include "../ActivityWithSubactivity.h"
 
 /**
  * Activity for browsing and downloading books from an OPDS server.
  * Supports navigation through catalog hierarchy and downloading EPUBs.
+ * When WiFi connection fails, launches WiFi selection to let user connect.
  */
-class OpdsBookBrowserActivity final : public Activity {
+class OpdsBookBrowserActivity final : public ActivityWithSubactivity {
  public:
   enum class BrowserState {
-    CHECK_WIFI,   // Checking WiFi connection
-    LOADING,      // Fetching OPDS feed
-    BROWSING,     // Displaying entries (navigation or books)
-    DOWNLOADING,  // Downloading selected EPUB
-    ERROR         // Error state with message
+    CHECK_WIFI,      // Checking WiFi connection
+    WIFI_SELECTION,  // WiFi selection subactivity is active
+    LOADING,         // Fetching OPDS feed
+    BROWSING,        // Displaying entries (navigation or books)
+    DOWNLOADING,     // Downloading selected EPUB
+    ERROR            // Error state with message
   };
 
   explicit OpdsBookBrowserActivity(GfxRenderer& renderer, MappedInputManager& mappedInput,
                                    const std::function<void()>& onGoHome)
-      : Activity("OpdsBookBrowser", renderer, mappedInput), onGoHome(onGoHome) {}
+      : ActivityWithSubactivity("OpdsBookBrowser", renderer, mappedInput), onGoHome(onGoHome) {}
 
   void onEnter() override;
   void onExit() override;
@@ -54,6 +56,8 @@ class OpdsBookBrowserActivity final : public Activity {
   void render() const;
 
   void checkAndConnectWifi();
+  void launchWifiSelection();
+  void onWifiSelectionComplete(bool connected);
   void fetchFeed(const std::string& path);
   void navigateToEntry(const OpdsEntry& entry);
   void navigateBack();
diff --git a/src/activities/home/HomeActivity.cpp b/src/activities/home/HomeActivity.cpp
index f34283d4..dc031fde 100644
--- a/src/activities/home/HomeActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/home/HomeActivity.cpp
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 #include <cstring>
 #include <vector>
 
+#include "Battery.h"
 #include "CrossPointSettings.h"
 #include "CrossPointState.h"
 #include "MappedInputManager.h"
@@ -68,7 +69,7 @@ void HomeActivity::onEnter() {
   updateRequired = true;
 
   xTaskCreate(&HomeActivity::taskTrampoline, "HomeActivityTask",
-              2048,               // Stack size
+              4096,               // Stack size
               this,               // Parameters
               1,                  // Priority
               &displayTaskHandle  // Task handle
@@ -332,8 +333,13 @@ void HomeActivity::render() const {
   const auto labels = mappedInput.mapLabels("", "Confirm", "Up", "Down");
   renderer.drawButtonHints(UI_10_FONT_ID, labels.btn1, labels.btn2, labels.btn3, labels.btn4);
 
-  const auto batteryX = pageWidth - 25 - renderer.getTextWidth(SMALL_FONT_ID, "100 %");
-  ScreenComponents::drawBattery(renderer, batteryX, 10);
+  const bool showBatteryPercentage =
+      SETTINGS.hideBatteryPercentage != CrossPointSettings::HIDE_BATTERY_PERCENTAGE::HIDE_ALWAYS;
+  // get percentage so we can align text properly
+  const uint16_t percentage = battery.readPercentage();
+  const auto percentageText = showBatteryPercentage ? std::to_string(percentage) + "%" : "";
+  const auto batteryX = pageWidth - 25 - renderer.getTextWidth(SMALL_FONT_ID, percentageText.c_str());
+  ScreenComponents::drawBattery(renderer, batteryX, 10, showBatteryPercentage);
 
   renderer.displayBuffer();
 }
diff --git a/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderActivity.cpp b/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderActivity.cpp
index ac0ffd51..f51cf9bf 100644
--- a/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderActivity.cpp
@@ -152,6 +152,8 @@ void EpubReaderActivity::loop() {
   const bool prevReleased = mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::PageBack) ||
                             mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Left);
   const bool nextReleased = mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::PageForward) ||
+                            (SETTINGS.shortPwrBtn == CrossPointSettings::SHORT_PWRBTN::PAGE_TURN &&
+                             mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Power)) ||
                             mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Right);
 
   if (!prevReleased && !nextReleased) {
@@ -417,6 +419,8 @@ void EpubReaderActivity::renderStatusBar(const int orientedMarginRight, const in
                            SETTINGS.statusBar == CrossPointSettings::STATUS_BAR_MODE::FULL;
   const bool showChapterTitle = SETTINGS.statusBar == CrossPointSettings::STATUS_BAR_MODE::NO_PROGRESS ||
                                 SETTINGS.statusBar == CrossPointSettings::STATUS_BAR_MODE::FULL;
+  const bool showBatteryPercentage =
+      SETTINGS.hideBatteryPercentage == CrossPointSettings::HIDE_BATTERY_PERCENTAGE::HIDE_NEVER;
 
   // Position status bar near the bottom of the logical screen, regardless of orientation
   const auto screenHeight = renderer.getScreenHeight();
@@ -437,7 +441,7 @@ void EpubReaderActivity::renderStatusBar(const int orientedMarginRight, const in
   }
 
   if (showBattery) {
-    ScreenComponents::drawBattery(renderer, orientedMarginLeft + 1, textY);
+    ScreenComponents::drawBattery(renderer, orientedMarginLeft + 1, textY, showBatteryPercentage);
   }
 
   if (showChapterTitle) {
diff --git a/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp b/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp
index 63f1e5a7..8f3ecb80 100644
--- a/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/reader/EpubReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp
@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@ int EpubReaderChapterSelectionActivity::getPageItems() const {
   constexpr int lineHeight = 30;
 
   const int screenHeight = renderer.getScreenHeight();
-  const int availableHeight = screenHeight - startY;
+  const int endY = screenHeight - lineHeight;
+
+  const int availableHeight = endY - startY;
   int items = availableHeight / lineHeight;
 
   // Ensure we always have at least one item per page to avoid division by zero
@@ -134,5 +136,8 @@ void EpubReaderChapterSelectionActivity::renderScreen() {
                       tocIndex != selectorIndex);
   }
 
+  const auto labels = mappedInput.mapLabels("« Back", "Select", "Up", "Down");
+  renderer.drawButtonHints(UI_10_FONT_ID, labels.btn1, labels.btn2, labels.btn3, labels.btn4);
+
   renderer.displayBuffer();
 }
diff --git a/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderActivity.cpp b/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderActivity.cpp
index c0580cf6..9cdf5c97 100644
--- a/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderActivity.cpp
@@ -112,6 +112,8 @@ void XtcReaderActivity::loop() {
   const bool prevReleased = mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::PageBack) ||
                             mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Left);
   const bool nextReleased = mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::PageForward) ||
+                            (SETTINGS.shortPwrBtn == CrossPointSettings::SHORT_PWRBTN::PAGE_TURN &&
+                             mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Power)) ||
                             mappedInput.wasReleased(MappedInputManager::Button::Right);
 
   if (!prevReleased && !nextReleased) {
diff --git a/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp b/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp
index fd732924..b2cfecaa 100644
--- a/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/reader/XtcReaderChapterSelectionActivity.cpp
@@ -14,7 +14,9 @@ int XtcReaderChapterSelectionActivity::getPageItems() const {
   constexpr int lineHeight = 30;
 
   const int screenHeight = renderer.getScreenHeight();
-  const int availableHeight = screenHeight - startY;
+  const int endY = screenHeight - lineHeight;
+
+  const int availableHeight = endY - startY;
   int items = availableHeight / lineHeight;
   if (items < 1) {
     items = 1;
@@ -147,5 +149,8 @@ void XtcReaderChapterSelectionActivity::renderScreen() {
     renderer.drawText(UI_10_FONT_ID, 20, 60 + (i % pageItems) * 30, title, i != selectorIndex);
   }
 
+  const auto labels = mappedInput.mapLabels("« Back", "Select", "Up", "Down");
+  renderer.drawButtonHints(UI_10_FONT_ID, labels.btn1, labels.btn2, labels.btn3, labels.btn4);
+
   renderer.displayBuffer();
 }
diff --git a/src/activities/settings/SettingsActivity.cpp b/src/activities/settings/SettingsActivity.cpp
index 702db172..f22850a9 100644
--- a/src/activities/settings/SettingsActivity.cpp
+++ b/src/activities/settings/SettingsActivity.cpp
@@ -13,15 +13,16 @@
 
 // Define the static settings list
 namespace {
-constexpr int settingsCount = 18;
+constexpr int settingsCount = 19;
 const SettingInfo settingsList[settingsCount] = {
     // Should match with SLEEP_SCREEN_MODE
     SettingInfo::Enum("Sleep Screen", &CrossPointSettings::sleepScreen, {"Dark", "Light", "Custom", "Cover", "None"}),
     SettingInfo::Enum("Sleep Screen Cover Mode", &CrossPointSettings::sleepScreenCoverMode, {"Fit", "Crop"}),
     SettingInfo::Enum("Status Bar", &CrossPointSettings::statusBar, {"None", "No Progress", "Full"}),
+    SettingInfo::Enum("Hide Battery %", &CrossPointSettings::hideBatteryPercentage, {"Never", "In Reader", "Always"}),
     SettingInfo::Toggle("Extra Paragraph Spacing", &CrossPointSettings::extraParagraphSpacing),
     SettingInfo::Toggle("Text Anti-Aliasing", &CrossPointSettings::textAntiAliasing),
-    SettingInfo::Toggle("Short Power Button Click", &CrossPointSettings::shortPwrBtn),
+    SettingInfo::Enum("Short Power Button Click", &CrossPointSettings::shortPwrBtn, {"Ignore", "Sleep", "Page Turn"}),
     SettingInfo::Enum("Reading Orientation", &CrossPointSettings::orientation,
                       {"Portrait", "Landscape CW", "Inverted", "Landscape CCW"}),
     SettingInfo::Enum("Front Button Layout", &CrossPointSettings::frontButtonLayout,