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

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ananya_rukku wrote: 31 Mar 2020, 09:04 1. PDF
2. Computer
3. Yes I have opened PDF's consistently on this device, however, this is the first review I am performing.
4. I usually just have to open the downloaded file. All that shows is the book cover, nothing else. I even downloaded the Kindle App.
5. I run into trouble with this PDF only not others. Like I said above, there is only 1 page in the entire download and that is the cover page.
6. No
7. Yes, I tried the Kindle App
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1. Epub format
2. Android device
3. No
I tried downloading Nook app from Google play store; and it was not available in my country.
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Faria Sherazi wrote: 31 Mar 2020, 15:23 1. Epub format
2. Android device
3. No
I tried downloading Nook app from Google play store; and it was not available in my country.
You can try to convert the file to PDF or to Mobi (if you have the Kindle App) via the free Calibre App. If it doesn't work either, you will need to quit the book via your Update tab.
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1. Mobi
2. Android phone
3. No
6. Can't open
Is their a possibility of getting pdf formant
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Muhozi wrote: 01 Apr 2020, 00:05 1. Mobi
2. Android phone
3. No
6. Can't open
Is their a possibility of getting pdf formant
You need the Kindle App to read the book.

Once chosen, the format can't be changed. You can try to convert it via the free Calibre App.
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I have downloaded The Date Farm but it shows only page 1 of 1 which is the cover of the book.
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Rosemary Okoko wrote: 01 Apr 2020, 07:17 I have downloaded The Date Farm but it shows only page 1 of 1 which is the cover of the book.
You should report it via your Update tab, NOT here.
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I am unable to download my book:
1. In what file format is the ebook (e.g. epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)?

ePub

2. What device are using to try to open it?

Iphone

3. Have you ever successfully opened a file in that format on that device before?

No, have not tried before

4. If your answer to question 3 is "yes", please describe the steps you usually take to successfully open a file in that format on your device. If your answer to question 3 is "no" then please describe what steps you did try to open the file.

I downloaded the nook app by Baden’s and noble, created a barns and noble account, but when I try to log in from the app on my phone, it does not recognize the new account I just set up.

5. When following the usual process you use to open that kind of file on your device, or the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post, at what step does it uniquely go wrong with this file? In other words, on which step, of the steps you listed as your response to question #4, do you run into trouble with this file but not other files of the same file type?

At the point of logging into the app. It does not recognize my new Barnes and Nobel account credentials

6. Do you get an error message? If so, what is the exact wording of the error message?

Yes, it says my email address and password are incorrect - but I’ve checked and re-checked and I’m putting in the proper information.

7. Did you read and try the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post? If not, please do that before replying. Please name which apps your tried from the suggested apps.

Yes
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1. In what file format is the ebook (e.g. epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)? .epub

2. What device are using to try to open it? Samsung Galaxy 4 Android

3. Have you ever successfully opened a file in that format on that device before? not sure

4. If your answer to question 3 is "yes", please describe the steps you usually take to successfully open a file in that format on your device. If your answer to question 3 is "no" then please describe what steps you did try to open the file.

5. When following the usual process you use to open that kind of file on your device, or the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post, at what step does it uniquely go wrong with this file? In other words, on which step, of the steps you listed as your response to question #4, do you run into trouble with this file but not other files of the same file type? I use Amazon Kindle app

6. Do you get an error message? If so, what is the exact wording of the error message? No

7. Did you read and try the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post? If not, please do that before replying. Please name which apps your tried from the suggested apps. Yes, but they don't help
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1. PDF
2. Android phone
3. Yes
4. I normally click on the link to download the selected book in a PDF format. I have downloaded several books on the Online bookclub site and this is the first time I am having this problem.
5. After clicking on the link to download the file, it will show download unsuccessful
6. The error message is download unsuccessful. 7. Yes. I have tried several times to download but it keeps showing the same message "download unsuccessful
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Breeann26 wrote: 08 Apr 2020, 12:38 I am unable to download my book:
1. In what file format is the ebook (e.g. epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)?

ePub

2. What device are using to try to open it?

Iphone

3. Have you ever successfully opened a file in that format on that device before?

No, have not tried before

4. If your answer to question 3 is "yes", please describe the steps you usually take to successfully open a file in that format on your device. If your answer to question 3 is "no" then please describe what steps you did try to open the file.

I downloaded the nook app by Baden’s and noble, created a barns and noble account, but when I try to log in from the app on my phone, it does not recognize the new account I just set up.

5. When following the usual process you use to open that kind of file on your device, or the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post, at what step does it uniquely go wrong with this file? In other words, on which step, of the steps you listed as your response to question #4, do you run into trouble with this file but not other files of the same file type?

At the point of logging into the app. It does not recognize my new Barnes and Nobel account credentials

6. Do you get an error message? If so, what is the exact wording of the error message?

Yes, it says my email address and password are incorrect - but I’ve checked and re-checked and I’m putting in the proper information.

7. Did you read and try the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post? If not, please do that before replying. Please name which apps your tried from the suggested apps.

Yes

If the issue is with your Barnes and Nobel account, you should contact them about it.

You can try to convert it to MOBI and read it on the Kindle App.
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Boot001 wrote: 08 Apr 2020, 14:20 1. In what file format is the ebook (e.g. epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)? .epub

2. What device are using to try to open it? Samsung Galaxy 4 Android

3. Have you ever successfully opened a file in that format on that device before? not sure

4. If your answer to question 3 is "yes", please describe the steps you usually take to successfully open a file in that format on your device. If your answer to question 3 is "no" then please describe what steps you did try to open the file.

5. When following the usual process you use to open that kind of file on your device, or the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post, at what step does it uniquely go wrong with this file? In other words, on which step, of the steps you listed as your response to question #4, do you run into trouble with this file but not other files of the same file type? I use Amazon Kindle app

6. Do you get an error message? If so, what is the exact wording of the error message? No

7. Did you read and try the "Top Tips" listed at the beginning of this post? If not, please do that before replying. Please name which apps your tried from the suggested apps. Yes, but they don't help
You can't read this format on Kindle and need to convert it to Mobi.
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Amina Yusuf wrote: 08 Apr 2020, 15:28 1. PDF
2. Android phone
3. Yes
4. I normally click on the link to download the selected book in a PDF format. I have downloaded several books on the Online bookclub site and this is the first time I am having this problem.
5. After clicking on the link to download the file, it will show download unsuccessful
6. The error message is download unsuccessful. 7. Yes. I have tried several times to download but it keeps showing the same message "download unsuccessful
You should report it via your Update tab.
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1. PDF
2. Andriod phone
3.yes
4. Log into WPS
search for the PDF file
Click on it.
And it Opens.
5. It went wrong when I clicked on the file to open.
6."file may be corrupt and could not open".
7. Nook is not available in my Country.
Couldn't find Kindle on play store.
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johnnydab wrote: 09 Apr 2020, 06:20 1. PDF
2. Andriod phone
3.yes
4. Log into WPS
search for the PDF file
Click on it.
And it Opens.
5. It went wrong when I clicked on the file to open.
6."file may be corrupt and could not open".
7. Nook is not available in my Country.
Couldn't find Kindle on play store.
If the file is corrupt, you should report it via your Update tab.
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