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

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1) Mobi
2) Android Phone
3) No
6) The error Message I got its that:
The App it's not available in my country. I'm from Nigeria
7) Yes I read the Top Tips. I tried both Nook and Barnes and Kindle.
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Wyze1 wrote: 16 Sep 2018, 09:58 1) Mobi
2) Android Phone
3) No
6) The error Message I got its that:
The App it's not available in my country. I'm from Nigeria
7) Yes I read the Top Tips. I tried both Nook and Barnes and Kindle.
If the App it's not available in your country, you won't be able to read the book in this format. You can try to convert the book to PDF via the free Calibre App. If it doesn't work, you need to quit the book via your Update tab.
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1. Epub
2.laptop computer running windows 10 and google tablet
3. yes
4. it just says error when I try and download the book and to contact Scott if it continues. I have tried downloading it several times in the last few days and same thing. It will not download. The book title is Julu by Jan Anderegg
5. Yes
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I have downloaded a copy of the book. Thanks.
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Regarding question #3 - I could not open the file. (DOC) Microsoft offered a code number which I entered, but this did not help. It was necessary to create an account. It's my first download (using Office), and this was not successful. How do I overcome this problem?

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1. I tried to download in mobi format.
2.i am using a Samsung galaxy tablet and trying to open with kendle app
3. Usually I sync kindle and I can see the book in my file.
4.when I look in my files I do not find the book listed.
5. When search I find the title but it says I cannot open it and it says that there is no application.
6. I tried to follow the top tips but no luck.
7. How can I go back and ask for the book in PDF format?
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Bluecobia wrote: 28 Sep 2018, 17:21 1. I tried to download in mobi format.
2.i am using a Samsung galaxy tablet and trying to open with kendle app
3. Usually I sync kindle and I can see the book in my file.
4.when I look in my files I do not find the book listed.
5. When search I find the title but it says I cannot open it and it says that there is no application.
6. I tried to follow the top tips but no luck.
7. How can I go back and ask for the book in PDF format?
Once chosen, the format can't be changed. You can try to convert the file via the free Calibre App.
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1 mobi
2 Android
3 No
4 Ereader prestigio, still couldn't download file.
5 I get redirected to Amazon where I'm asked to purchase the book.
6 No
7 Yes. Still couldn't get the file.
I'm new here and it's my first review, I would really like to know if I can get the book I need to review in another format or change the book. I'm stuck and I need assistance. Thank you.
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Ess_ie wrote: 29 Sep 2018, 15:50 1 mobi
2 Android
3 No
4 Ereader prestigio, still couldn't download file.
5 I get redirected to Amazon where I'm asked to purchase the book.
6 No
7 Yes. Still couldn't get the file.
I'm new here and it's my first review, I would really like to know if I can get the book I need to review in another format or change the book. I'm stuck and I need assistance. Thank you.
Once chosen, the format cannot be changed. You can quit the book via your Review Team page, though you may have to mark it as successfully downloaded to get that option.

Please make sure your preferences correctly reflect the formats that work for you. :tiphat:
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Hallo, I am unable to download a free copy of the book on Kindle.
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1. ePub using Kindle Unlimited
2. iPad
3. Yes
4. I first identified the book, by clicking on the book it took me to Amazon, then by clicking on the dwonload button, it downloaded onto the Kindle App installed on the device.
5. The process requires one to pay. The Kindle unlimited is not free.
6. I stopped when I got the message that I am required to pay a monthly subscription, can I get the book in a different format?
7. Kindle unlimited
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Manaka wrote: 01 Oct 2018, 05:10 1. ePub using Kindle Unlimited
2. iPad
3. Yes
4. I first identified the book, by clicking on the book it took me to Amazon, then by clicking on the dwonload button, it downloaded onto the Kindle App installed on the device.
5. The process requires one to pay. The Kindle unlimited is not free.
6. I stopped when I got the message that I am required to pay a monthly subscription, can I get the book in a different format?
7. Kindle unlimited
Once chosen, the format can't be changed. You need to quit the book via your Update tab and be more careful when choosing a format.
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How do I - quit the book via the Update tab if I had chosen the wrong book format.
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Manaka wrote: 01 Oct 2018, 08:27 How do I - quit the book via the Update tab if I had chosen the wrong book format.
You need to confirm that you downloaded the book first and then choose "can't finish" option.
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1. ePub using Kindle Unlimited
2. iPad
3. Yes
4. I first identified the book, by clicking on the book it took me to Amazon, then by clicking on the dwonload button, it downloaded onto the Kindle App installed on the device.
5. The process requires one to pay. The Kindle unlimited is not free.
6. No error message, I stopped when I got the message that I am required to pay a monthly subscription.
7. Yes
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