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

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my device only support pdf and docs, it dsnt support kindle unlimited
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1. Epub
2.Android
3. Yes
4. Import file
5. Free e-book was originally to be downloaded using Kindle format which is not available in my country, Nigeria
6. Unable to download with Kindle
7. Yes
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Read through the instructions , I have previously downloaded books from this site in PDF, epub and mobi format before.
Currently tried downloading The Surgeon's wife by William.H.Coles if PDF , but keeps saying error once I try to whatever it purports to download on eprestigio and wps office . please, I am seeking any assistance .
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Post by Ka+te-cathy5 »

1. epub
2. Android phone
3. No
6. The message says "can't open this file"
7. Yes, I tried downloading nook app but it said "not available in your country" I'm a Nigerian.
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1. Epub
2. Android. The file was downloaded yet it didn't open. I have downloaded the kindle app as well but I am not able to open the file.
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I agreed to review And Then I Met Margaret by Rob White. The book was supposed to be in Kindle Unlimited for free. I use Kindle Unlimited frequently with no issues. This time however, the book came with a $4.99 price - even though it was advertised as free. Can anyone advise me how to either a) get it free or b) have this book removed from my review page so I can choose a different book? I only want to review books that I don't have to pay for. Thanks so much in advance for your help!
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1. Mobi
2. Mac
3. Yes, I go to the Amazon page and 'purchase' the book, so I can read it on the Kindle app
4. This time I chose And Then I Met Margret because I was supposed to read it under Kindle Unlimited, but it is making me pay.
5. There is no error message, rather a misunderstanding. It would be much appreciated if I could just drop the current book and pick a new book to review.
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Post by GabbiV »

1. Mobi
2. Mac
3. Yes,
4. I go to the Amazon page and 'purchase' the book, so I can read it on the Kindle app
5. This time I chose And Then I Met Margret because I was supposed to read it under Kindle Unlimited, but it is making me pay.
6. There is no error message, rather a misunderstanding. It would be much appreciated if I could just drop the current book and pick a new book to review.
7. the Kindle app
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Post by Carris72 »

1. PDF
2. Fire tablet
3. Yes
4. I select the book, choose the format in which i want to read the book and download
5. When i select the book, i am asked to download with Kindle Unlimited.
6. Tried to start up the free trial but was informed that my current digital account does not
allow me to subscribe for Kindle Unlimited on amazon.com
7. Yes
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Post by KB Anklam »

I selected my first book to review and had some issues figuring out how to save the .mobi file (much less view it). I have an iPhone and also have the Kindle app. Just wanted to share what worked for me:

1. Download the MobiReader app.
2. Using the browser within that app, access the page on here that offers the .mobi download link and click it.
3. Access the book from “recent downloads” in MOBIReader app.
4. Copy the book to your Kindle app if you prefer - I think this option pops up when you hold-click the book. Or you can read it via MOBIReader.

This was the only method that worked for me for downloading a .mobi file on an iPhone. Hope this is helpful for someone else.
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Post by TerguaveseAondo »

Special challenge

Hello,

I have been having issues trying to download the book assigned to me for review. This is because it appears one must have the kindle app before one could download? I don't have a kindle in my phone. I open PDF files without issues. Is there a way that one could open the books using pdf instead of the compulsory kindle app as I have noticed?

I would very much appreciate it if downloading formats or options are made more accessible to intending reviewers. The herculean task of a first review struggling to access the book is discouraging. It would certainly be better if everything is made easier.

Thank you.
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Post by MAGAIGBASUE001 »

1. the book is in epub format.
2. am using pc (omatek windows 7).
3. no, i have not tried before.
6. there was an error massage reading, the office cannot be opened because there is a problem with the content.
7. i did read and tried the above tips carefuly.
please help in any way possible, thanks in advance.
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Post by honourme inn »

1. kindle unlimited format
2. I'm using guinée p2
3. No
4. the book is yet to be downloaded, I open pdf and word document on my device
5. the book is available in kinddle unlimited format only.
6. I don't have kinddle un limited
7. I would like to have the book in pdf or another book in pdf
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Post by fo6184 »

1.) It’s in ePub format
2.) I am using a smartphone
3.) yes, I usually download books in ePub format and am able to save it to my iBooks app
4.) see above
5.) it is not giving me to option to save to ibooks or any compatible app
6.) I have downloaded nook and google drive yet it won’t let me save to those. I already have kindle
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Post by Gideon ologo »

1. In what file format is the ebook: the ebook is in pdf

2. What device are using to try to: open it? Nokia E63 symbian phone

3. Have you ever successfully opened a file in that format on that device before?: Yes
4. Once i download a file in pdf format,its goes directly under pdf reader app on my phone,where i used to open it.

5. I have succesfully downloaded the file, and i'm able to open it, but the file is empty.just like a plain sheet.
6. I did not get any error message though
7. Your suggested apps can not work on my device.
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