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

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1.pdf
2.android phone
3.yes
4.from the app I go to download and open the file I want
6. error message is cant open file
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The .epub fi!e will not open.
Trying to open on kindle tablet.
No I haven't opened an .epu b file before.
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Sorry I forgot to answer 6.
It was "cannot open file".
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Island Games by Caleb Boyer

I am attempting to download the above title and it is not listed as a Kindle Unlimited option on Amazon. Please advise.

1. The file is a Kindle book, supposed to be available through kindle unlimited.

2. I am trying to purchase it on my computer at amazon, but it is not listed as available on Kindle Unlimited, which I have.

3. Yes. I have purchased several books in this manner.

4. I usually take the link from your website to amazon, where the book is available to download via amazon kindle unlimited. Here, the book is available but for a purchase price of $2.99.

5. There is no issue with the file, I have an issue with it being available on Kindle Unlimited.

6. No.

7. N/A.
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The book is Island Games by Caleb Boyer.

The book Island Games is not listed on Kindle Unlimited on Amazon. I cannot access the book for free.

1. kiun format as an Amazon unlimited book.
2. I am using a laptop to get the book on Amazon unlimited.
3. I have been able to open the kindle unlimited and Amazon ebooks in this format.
4. I open the book after downloading it onto the desired device.
5. The book is not free or on Kindle Unlimited so I am unable to access the book.
6. There is no error message that pops up. I am just unable to get the book unless I pay $2.99.
7. I have an amazon kindle e-reader and am unable to get the book on any device due to the fact that the book is not on kindle unlimited.
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1. epub
2. PC Windows 10
3. Yes. I have opened epub files before on my PC using Microsoft Edge. I was unable to locate the book epub I just downloaded through MS Edge, or in my file explorer.
I tried downloading the BN app for PC, but was unsuccessful, page results were "error" three times.
I have the Kindle app on my PC.
I cannot find the epub file anywhere, even in my Downloads folder.
I'd like to get the file for The 11.05 Murders by Brian O'Hare in .mobi or .pdf if possible.
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1. epub
2. Android Phone
3. No (never found myself in the situation)
5. Can't open file and once I try to download the Nook App am been told that its currently not available in my country.
7. I have tried to no avail
Can the book be available in PDF too? Or can someone download it for me and convert then send to ne.?
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1. Mobi
2.Android device
3. No
6. I usually get the error message:This item is not available in your country, or you cannot access this file from your device.
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After further browsing on the OBC site, I found a new link "download file". I had not expected to see a download link in that location. I clicked that link, downloaded the file, and then I was able to open the file and read the book.
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1. PDF
2. an android phone
3. yes
4. I click on it after download an my wps office app takes over the job of opening it for me
5. from the very beginning
6. file doesn't exist or can't be opened
7. I didn't try any of the apps because non of them is for PDF format
pls kindly help me as soon as possible, thanks a lot.
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Post by joyo_koko »

1. PDF
2. android phone
3. yes
4. I usually click on it and wps office takes over d opening process.
5.from the beginning
6.file doesn't exist or can't be opened is what I see.
7.they are not available In my country, (Nigeria) and besides I didn't find anyone that opens PDF.
pls kindly help me as soon as possible, thanks a lot.
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Hello
1. epub
2. laptop
3. yes
4. Kindle for PC enabled and downloaded
kindle unlimited
Risa's cloud reader
5. purchase pending
only available up to chapter 8
not available on ekindle or kindle unlimited
6. no error
7. kindle for pc installed
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Hi Scott I'm in need of your help. I am trying to download the book Big Brother by Fabian Robinson.

1. The ebook is in trad format

2. I have tried to download it on my android phone as well as on my laptop

3. I have never read a book in that format before.

4. I clicked on the link provided several times and I received an error message each time.

5. I downloaded the NOOK app but that did not help. I already have the free Kindle app but that has not worked either. The link provided for me to download the book is not allowing me to choose either of the recommendations in "Top Tips"

6. The error message states: "An error has occurred. A report has been sent to the webmaster, Scott. The ID number of this report is 152341264."

7. I read and tried the "Top Tips" listed (Nook and Kindle app) but I am not sure I following the steps as I should. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Side note: I did observe prior to choosing the book that it was listed as a reimbursed paperback book. Is that a possible reason why I am not able to download the book or is this book only available as an ebook? Thanks !
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Post by pastorlarry »

I have tried all suggestions. The file I have is a php file. I have used Kindle before without a problem to open files. I tried every ebook service suggested, and then some. I do not get an error message. It either opens in code, or states the form used cannot be opened by the service
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I was able to download the book late last night. I do not know why it did not work before. I utilized the ”send to kindle” option on my iPhone (as I repeatedly did previously), and it worked.
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