Problem: Kindle App won't open .mobi file (Solved)

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Re: Problem: Kindle App won't open .mobi file (Solved)

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Melissa Tawonechi wrote: ↑07 Jul 2021, 16:57 1.Tried option 1 and it's still not working
2.specific error message was unable to open file
3.Samsung galaxy note 5
4.i did not
5.did not see other details but l request that the format be changed to Pdf ,My other books always open using that format
You didn't say what format you chose. Anyway, once chosen, the format can't be changed. It says so on your Guidelines tab. You can try to convert the file via the free Calibre App. If you can't, you will have to quit the book via your Update tab.
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Kindle app is not functioning on my phone so I am not able to use it. The pdf file of the book 'The Russian Lieutenant ' is not working even after downloading it several times
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Miracle_Tessy wrote: ↑12 Jul 2021, 12:36 Kindle app is not functioning on my phone so I am not able to use it. The pdf file of the book 'The Russian Lieutenant ' is not working even after downloading it several times
In that case, nothing further you can do except reporting this via your Update tab.
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Thank you for the advice what worked for me was going to the downloads folder in my phone then moving the mobi book to the kindle folder. I did not have to create any new folder.
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The Kindle Application has not loaded on my phone for hours now... this is after a message it will be sent to my email
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I still cannot get the Application on my phone even after following instructions as shown below below 👇🏾

“Enter your email or mobile number to deliver the Kindle app to your device.”
I successfully followed this instruction.

The reply was “Success! Your Kindle App is on the way.”
Up to now the application has not been loaded on my phone.
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zeyla7 wrote: ↑31 Jul 2021, 05:52 I still cannot get the Application on my phone even after following instructions as shown below below 👇🏾

“Enter your email or mobile number to deliver the Kindle app to your device.”
I successfully followed this instruction.

The reply was “Success! Your Kindle App is on the way.”
Up to now the application has not been loaded on my phone.
As it is an Amazon App, you should contact them about it.
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I am unable to load the book!!! I have downloaded all the apps. Tried to move it to a folder. Nothing!!!! I am so frustrated right now. I am struggling for 8 hours already.
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Angelique Wessels wrote: ↑05 Aug 2021, 02:59 I am unable to load the book!!! I have downloaded all the apps. Tried to move it to a folder. Nothing!!!! I am so frustrated right now. I am struggling for 8 hours already.
In that case, you should report it or quit the book via your Update tab.
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I found an app that converts. It is called Ebook to PDF converter. Yepeeeee
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Yes option 1&2
The file format is not supported
Android , Huawei Y5 lite
No
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Lihle Ncumani wrote: ↑09 Aug 2021, 03:09 Yes option 1&2
The file format is not supported
Android , Huawei Y5 lite
No
None
You didn't say what format you chose.

You need the Apps to read the ebooks. If the tips above don't help, nothing you can do except quit the book via your Update tab.
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Android Sam. J2 - Couldn't open it. :techie-studyinggray:
Tried downloading Kindle for Android, doesn't fully download (App)
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Phindile Shezi wrote: ↑26 Aug 2021, 11:02 Android Sam. J2 - Couldn't open it. :techie-studyinggray:
Tried downloading Kindle for Android, doesn't fully download (App)
In that case, you will need to quit the book via your Update tab. We can't help with the App.
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1. Mobi
2. Galaxy Tab A72152
3. No
4. I have downloaded File manager. Saved the download to main storage downloads. I have also downloaded OBC reader. Nothing works
5. Error messeges are 'No app installed to open this file' and 'No App support for this file'
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