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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Bernice Kapp wrote: 04 Oct 2021, 15:55 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'
You need the Kindle App to open it.
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I do have the kindle app.
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Bernice Kapp wrote: 05 Oct 2021, 13:17 I do have the kindle app.
You need to report it via your Update tab, then.
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gali wrote: 07 Jul 2021, 23:38
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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I had chosen to review The Fox by N. M. J. Butler in the mobi format but after downloading the book, the mobi file shows on my Android mobile phone as a BIN file, which can't be read by android devices. I have managed to extract the file using extensions in my laptop which was successful, but I had to convert the book to PDF format in the process. My question is, should I review the PDF format of the book or I should quit the book all together?
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J Edwards wrote: 28 Nov 2021, 11:55
gali wrote: 07 Jul 2021, 23:38
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.
Hi
I had chosen to review The Fox by N. M. J. Butler in the mobi format but after downloading the book, the mobi file shows on my Android mobile phone as a BIN file, which can't be read by android devices. I have managed to extract the file using extensions in my laptop which was successful, but I had to convert the book to PDF format in the process. My question is, should I review the PDF format of the book or I should quit the book all together?
If the format is readable, I thinik you can read it. You best report it via your Update tab, if you are not sure. :tiphat:
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I can't download my book i tried every possible way to and it's not like my pdf app is malfunctioning. Can someone please respond to this.
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Asanda Shezi 1 wrote: 09 Dec 2021, 06:50 I can't download my book i tried every possible way to and it's not like my pdf app is malfunctioning. Can someone please respond to this.
You should try to download it to your PC. If you still don't succeed, you need to report it via your Update tab.
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I tried opening the Kindle app, but the book wasn't there. It said it's downloaded into pdf format, and so how do I open it. I'm 19 y/o so please don't judge!
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Nicole J wrote: 14 Dec 2021, 05:48 I tried opening the Kindle app, but the book wasn't there. It said it's downloaded into pdf format, and so how do I open it. I'm 19 y/o so please don't judge!
You can't download the pdf on kindle. You need to download and save the book on your PC, convert it to MOBI, and then move it to the Kindle App on your device.
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I TRIED ALL THE 3 OPTIONS BUT NONE WORKED. I DOWNLOADED IT ON MY PHONE WHICH I HAD NEVER USED TO DOWNLOAD SIMILAR FILES BEFORE.
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Zalwango Rebecca wrote: 20 Dec 2021, 04:51 I TRIED ALL THE 3 OPTIONS BUT NONE WORKED. I DOWNLOADED IT ON MY PHONE WHICH I HAD NEVER USED TO DOWNLOAD SIMILAR FILES BEFORE.
Please do NOT write all in Cap. It is considered rude. If none of the options work, you should report it via your Update tab.
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Nicole J wrote: 14 Dec 2021, 05:48 I tried opening the Kindle app, but the book wasn't there. It said it's downloaded into pdf format, and so how do I open it. I'm 19 y/o so please don't judge!
If it's in a .pdf file and you don't want or able to convert it, try downloading and using the NOOK app from Barnes and Noble; it will use .pdf files.
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i tried opening the book several times but failed even after downloading the kindle app on my phone and using a desktop
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Zalwango Rebecca wrote: 25 Dec 2021, 11:45 i tried opening the book several times but failed even after downloading the kindle app on my phone and using a desktop
You should report it via your Update tab, then.
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I have moved the file from my phone to the app kindle still won't open then file from the app i tried all options it just worn open from the app it says error no app to open the file even if it's on my app kindle so this just does not work at all period
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