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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1. mobi
2. Android
3. No
4. I downloaded the file, go to download manager, click to open it. But file has an arrow button which is not embosed so you can't click it to open.
5. When I go to file manager the file itself cannot open when you click it to open .
6. No error message
7. Kindle for android from amazon. I created an amazon account.
How will I register the book to my account? Thank you.

-- 03 Jul 2017, 16:16 --

1. mobi
2. Android
3. No
4. I downloaded the file, go to download manager, click to open it. But file has an arrow button which is not embosed so you can't click it to open.
5. When I go to file manager the file itself cannot open when you click it to open .
6. No error message
7. Yes i did. Kindle for android from amazon. I created an amazon account.
How will I register the book to my account? Thank you.
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Post by matovu zaid murisho »

I am trying so hard to download the book but I have failed. I am using Android 4.1
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. In what file format is the ebook (e.g. epub, mobi, PDF, etc.)? epub

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

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

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. Open app, sync, then it's normally listed

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 clicked on wrong file type accidentally, I need mobi file instead. It will not allow me to change file type.

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
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Post by Lobo Hans-Noble »

I I want the book in PDF format
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Post by Sohinee Dey »

1. My file is in epub format
2. Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (Phone). I also tried opening with my Samsung Galaxy Tab A but it's not opening there too.
3. Yes, I use this device for reading epub files all the time.
4. I use UB reader. So after downloading the file>single tap on the downloaded link>(message) choose an application to open the file> single tap on UB reader>then the file opens in UBreader.
5. Error Message: "The file cannot be opened. No file found."
6. Yes I have read the Top Tips but it was of no help.

I joined today and I was really looking forward to my first read. I would be happy to receive any help from your end. Thank you.
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Post by matovu zaid murisho »

I clicked on the link for downloading the ebook but when I go to the downloads it says download failed. I downloaded ereader but still no success

-- 04 Jul 2017, 14:59 --

The file is epub
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Post by Carolyn Sue »

"You will usually need to either associate the file type with the app on your device, or use a file manager to move the file into the 'books' folder of the app." - how, exactly do I do eirher of these?
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Post by Notableprof »

Hi, I downloaded the epub file of the book road map, but it not opening on my device, am using an Android device. If I can get the PDF it will surely open but I didn't see PDF option. Please help
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Post by matovu zaid murisho »

I don't know how to associate the file with the app or even using file manager. Direct me how to do it please.
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Reading is like a norm to me. Been using Moon+ Reader since I discovered ebooks. It's intuitive and can easily import files particularly epub (love this file type) and pdf. I use android.
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Post by AnnKe »

I am not able to access the book!
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Post by Abby_jtown »

1. The book is in epub

2. I'm using a Blackberry Q5

3. I am not sure. Most of my files are in pdf or doc.

4. After downloading, I tried opening it and it says, "unable to open file".

5. When opening it.
6. "Unable to open file" is the message I get.

7. I tried both the Nook App and the Kindle App
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Post by Betty mwiks »

1.mobi
2.android phone
4.I got the error message 'cnt open file' after download
5.yes I have retried with no avail
Please help
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Post by Precious Esther »

can't get the book
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