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

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Shrishti Garg 1 wrote: 27 Jul 2021, 19:00 1. The ebook is in epub format.
2. I'm using my PC.
3. No
6. The error message was "The Office cannot be opened because there are problems with the contents."
It would be really helpful if this was available in any other format
You need the Nook App to open it. If the tips don't help, you need to quit the book.
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1. mobi
2. Android phone
3. no
4. i wanted to copy and paste the ebook file to the kindle folder but unfortunately there is no kindle folder on my file manager.
5. I already installed kindle app and I keep on looking for its folder but theres nothing.
6. There's no error message, what happens is that when I click the mobi file, then "open with", kindle does not show.
7. I've tried the top tips that's why I had kindle installed
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Janifah Badio wrote: 02 Aug 2021, 20:59 1. mobi
2. Android phone
3. no
4. i wanted to copy and paste the ebook file to the kindle folder but unfortunately there is no kindle folder on my file manager.
5. I already installed kindle app and I keep on looking for its folder but theres nothing.
6. There's no error message, what happens is that when I click the mobi file, then "open with", kindle does not show.
7. I've tried the top tips that's why I had kindle installed
If the tips don't help, you should google it to see how to move files to your device.
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1. Mobi
2. Android
3. No
4. I have downloaded the kindle app, the mobi app, fast pdf converter app, E book converter app. Nothing works.
5. I wasn't promted for any steps.
6. Yes I get an error message: "None of your apps can open this file".
7. I did read the top tips and installed all the suggested apps.
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Angelique Wessels wrote: 04 Aug 2021, 15:29 1. Mobi
2. Android
3. No
4. I have downloaded the kindle app, the mobi app, fast pdf converter app, E book converter app. Nothing works.
5. I wasn't promted for any steps.
6. Yes I get an error message: "None of your apps can open this file".
7. I did read the top tips and installed all the suggested apps.
You should report it via your Update tab, then.
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1. Epub
2. Android
3. No
6. " Can't open the file
7. Yes I have
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Aminat Mohammed wrote: 06 Aug 2021, 11:33 1. Epub
2. Android
3. No
6. " Can't open the file
7. Yes I have
You need the App to open it. If you don't have it and the tips don't help, you need to quit the book via your Update tab.
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1. The ebook is in epub format.
2. I’m using Android and the free Nook app is not supported on my mobile.
3. No, never.
4. I downloaded it successfully but the file didn’t open.
5. No, I have never downloaded or opened the file in this format before.
6. I got an error message,
“The file cannot open.”
7. I followed all steps and tried to install the suggested free Nook app but that was just for iPhone. The suggested Calibre App cannot also be installed on my phone.
Since I can not change the once chosen format, please suggest me what to do. I’m seriously interested in book reviews on your site. I think I’m going to lose this golden learning opportunity.
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Kashifa Rifaqat wrote: 12 Aug 2021, 13:25 1. The ebook is in epub format.
2. I’m using Android and the free Nook app is not supported on my mobile.
3. No, never.
4. I downloaded it successfully but the file didn’t open.
5. No, I have never downloaded or opened the file in this format before.
6. I got an error message,
“The file cannot open.”
7. I followed all steps and tried to install the suggested free Nook app but that was just for iPhone. The suggested Calibre App cannot also be installed on my phone.
Since I can not change the once chosen format, please suggest me what to do. I’m seriously interested in book reviews on your site. I think I’m going to lose this golden learning opportunity.
In that case, I am afraid there is nothing you can do except quitting the book via your Update tab.
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1) The ebook is in epub format.
2) The device I am using is an Android mobile.
3) No, I haven't used this format before.
4) I tried downloading the Nook app but it is unavailable in my country and I've also tried Calibre but the app is not supported by my device.
5) No, I have never downloaded in epub format prior to this file.
6) I got an error message it says, "You do not have an apps that can open this type of file".
7) I have read the "Top Tips". The file has been successfully downloaded but can not be opened on my device as the Nook and Calibre apps can not be downloaded on my device.

Please do let me know if there is any other way I could review this book.
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Rhea_K wrote: 18 Aug 2021, 20:41 1) The ebook is in epub format.
2) The device I am using is an Android mobile.
3) No, I haven't used this format before.
4) I tried downloading the Nook app but it is unavailable in my country and I've also tried Calibre but the app is not supported by my device.
5) No, I have never downloaded in epub format prior to this file.
6) I got an error message it says, "You do not have an apps that can open this type of file".
7) I have read the "Top Tips". The file has been successfully downloaded but can not be opened on my device as the Nook and Calibre apps can not be downloaded on my device.

Please do let me know if there is any other way I could review this book.
You need the Apps to read it. You read the book via NOOK or Kindle, NOT via Calibre.

You can try to convert the file to PDF via Calibre or other programs, but you need a PC for that. If you can't, you will have to quit the book via your Update tab.
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1. Mobi
2. Android
3. No I haven't. It is my first time choosing Mobi format.
4. I Download it first via my android phone. Evidently It's inaccessible.
5. I don't run into troubles with another file because I used to download PDF format.
6. I don't get error massages. When I try to open the file it's just said that the file can't be opened.
7. Yes I've tried but it dosen't work.

Kindly help me, thank you
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Annisa Waluyo wrote: 18 Aug 2021, 23:34 1. Mobi
2. Android
3. No I haven't. It is my first time choosing Mobi format.
4. I Download it first via my android phone. Evidently It's inaccessible.
5. I don't run into troubles with another file because I used to download PDF format.
6. I don't get error massages. When I try to open the file it's just said that the file can't be opened.
7. Yes I've tried but it dosen't work.

Kindly help me, thank you
You need the Kindle App to open it.
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1.epub format.
2.Smartphone.
3. No
7.I tried downloading the Nook app but is not available on my google play.
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Koeech wrote: 25 Aug 2021, 01:35 1.epub format.
2.Smartphone.
3. No
7.I tried downloading the Nook app but is not available on my google play.
You can try to convert the file to MOBI (if you have the Kindle App) or to PDF. Otherwise, I am afraid you will have to quit the book via your Update tab.
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