Help opening ebook files (epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)

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Re: Help opening ebook files (epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)

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file is PDF
android phone
yes
I opened the file with adobe reader and that is what I normally use to open PDF files in my phone.
I got an error message which reads "the file can not open because it is corrupted or damaged.
I tried downloading kindle but it is not available in my country.
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This is actually a well written guide. I like how there are guides to if you answer no
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Mobi
Android phone
No
Yes I got de error msg can't open it directly
I have tried all the top tips to no avail
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Please I want to know if it is possible to download free books from amazon without the Kindle app. If it is, please tell me how.

I'm getting a number of review opportunities, but they are all in the Kindle gift format. On amazon, there is an option to download the free e-book using the free kindle app. Which when I redirect to google play store, I'm told isn't available in my country.

Please is there another way?
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Ijeoma Kikelomo wrote: 23 Aug 2018, 15:32 Please I want to know if it is possible to download free books from amazon without the Kindle app. If it is, please tell me how.

I'm getting a number of review opportunities, but they are all in the Kindle gift format. On amazon, there is an option to download the free e-book using the free kindle app. Which when I redirect to google play store, I'm told isn't available in my country.

Please is there another way?
No, it isn't. You need Kindle app for that.
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Thank you for this helpful guide, I have downloaded Calibre and it works great for me :)
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I will send a file compatible with EPUB. It came as a PHP file. I can’t open the file. I’ve tried every way possible to open this file.

If you can’t find a way to help me open this file, could you please help me download another copy… In a different file format.

Thank you.
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I wan able to open mine with the PDF reader,, but saw only the first chapter of the book... The book review; are we reviewing the whole book or just one chapter
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papinjoku wrote: 27 Aug 2018, 00:47 I wan able to open mine with the PDF reader,, but saw only the first chapter of the book... The book review; are we reviewing the whole book or just one chapter
You review the whole book. You should report it via the Update tab.
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1. Mobi format
2. Android
3. No
4. I downloaded the file , I tried to open it but it keeps saying error. I tried again, but the same thing happened. I tried opening it from my documents folder ,yet the same error message occur.
5. From accessing
6. Can't open this file
7. Yes I have tried all the top tips and the issue was not resolved
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1. epub
2.Android device
3.No
4. After successfully downloading I tapped on the notification message to open the file.
5. After tapping on the notification message an error popped up.
6. Can't open file.
7.Yes. Nook app (Not available in my country)
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1. ePub

2. iPad

3. No I have never used this file

4. I was trying to find out where it downloaded because I was using Chrome. When I finally dropped it in google drive and Dropbox the file was just code. I have iBooks but couldn’t find a way to get it to it. I downloaded the nook app and still couldn’t download it to it.

5. I have not used other files of the same type. I have no idea what I’m doing with this.

6. No

7. Yes, I did. I downloaded the nook app but that didn’t work. I can’t find a file manager. I’ve used nook and iBooks.

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The book won't download on my device. I use a Samsung S2
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1. PDF
2. On a computer
3. Yes
4. I try to locate the file in the download folder were I specified the download and I use a pdf reader (adobe reader) to open the file.
5. Just at the point I see the file (Pancake Money) on the documents view and try to open it using a pdf reader.
6. File unable to open or corrupt
7. Yes, I have (Used Kindle App)
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1. PDF
2. Mac laptop
3. Yes
4. Select download option on website, move document from download file to desktop, open.
5. Download appears, but it is only the cover of the book, no text.
6. No error message appears
7. Yes
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