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

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1. Epub
2. Android Phone
3. No
4. I have downloaded to my Android device. It gives me an error message "Can't open file". So I'm unable to download to my device so I can open in my Nook App.
5. When I try to open the download in my Android device.
6. Instantly gives error message "Can't open file" when I try to open download.
7 Yes I have read top tips
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Wnm2009 wrote: 05 Jan 2021, 22:42 1. Epub
2. Android Phone
3. No
4. I have downloaded to my Android device. It gives me an error message "Can't open file". So I'm unable to download to my device so I can open in my Nook App.
5. When I try to open the download in my Android device.
6. Instantly gives error message "Can't open file" when I try to open download.
7 Yes I have read top tips
You should try to download (and save) it to your PC, and then move it to the Nook App on your device.
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1. The file format is epub.
2. I am using desktop Windows 7.
3. I have not tried opening a file in epub format before using this device.
4. When I try to open the file, there is a message that says “Adobe Acrobat Reader could not open ‘Memory-Thieves.epub’ because it is either not a supported file type or because the file has been damaged (for example, it was sent as an e-mail attachment and wasn’t correctly decoded).
5. I have downloaded caliber 3.48.0 and ran the program. Still, I can’t open the file.
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Siegfried0911 wrote: 07 Jan 2021, 22:17 1. The file format is epub.
2. I am using desktop Windows 7.
3. I have not tried opening a file in epub format before using this device.
4. When I try to open the file, there is a message that says “Adobe Acrobat Reader could not open ‘Memory-Thieves.epub’ because it is either not a supported file type or because the file has been damaged (for example, it was sent as an e-mail attachment and wasn’t correctly decoded).
5. I have downloaded caliber 3.48.0 and ran the program. Still, I can’t open the file.
You need the Nook App to open it. You can try to convert it to MOBI (if you have the Kindle App) or to pdf.
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1. The book is in Epub format.
2. I'm using my Samsung Galaxy on56
3. yes I have successfully opened a document of this format before.
4. Usually, I download the document and then go straight to the app I use to read (Lithium) and it usually automatically transfers to the app. This book however did not. So I looked through my documents and found it, decided to open it from there but it wouldn't open and presented a sort of error.
5. I use a different app from the above listed, but the file refused to open in the app
6. ERROR
7.I did read them though I have not tried either app. I'll be sure to check them out.
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Michelle a wrote: 08 Jan 2021, 07:49 1. The book is in Epub format.
2. I'm using my Samsung Galaxy on56
3. yes I have successfully opened a document of this format before.
4. Usually, I download the document and then go straight to the app I use to read (Lithium) and it usually automatically transfers to the app. This book however did not. So I looked through my documents and found it, decided to open it from there but it wouldn't open and presented a sort of error.
5. I use a different app from the above listed, but the file refused to open in the app
6. ERROR
7.I did read them though I have not tried either app. I'll be sure to check them out.
You should try the Nook App.
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Thank you. I will
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Thank you so much. This is very helpful
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1. EPUB
2. Android phone
3. No
5. The first app you suggested on your 'top tips' is not available to download in South Africa and the second one from Amazon doesn't have a download button... It's going on about deliveries.
7. Yes
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Simzreviews wrote: 21 Jan 2021, 22:54 1. EPUB
2. Android phone
3. No
5. The first app you suggested on your 'top tips' is not available to download in South Africa and the second one from Amazon doesn't have a download button... It's going on about deliveries.
7. Yes
You can try to convert the file to pdf. If it doesn't work, you need to quit the book via your Update tab.
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1. ePUB
2. Hp Laptop (Windows 7)
3. No
4.Tried to download NOOK ePub reader
5. I got woefully stuck (many many times) when Microsoft sent email address verifying codes
6. I didn't go beyond the above.
7. Still trying to get the NOOK app!
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Esther womulabira wrote: 26 Jan 2021, 10:54 1. ePUB
2. Hp Laptop (Windows 7)
3. No
4.Tried to download NOOK ePub reader
5. I got woefully stuck (many many times) when Microsoft sent email address verifying codes
6. I didn't go beyond the above.
7. Still trying to get the NOOK app!
I am sorry, we can't help you with the Nook App. You can try to convert the file to pdf or to Mobi (if you have the kindle App). Otherwise, you will need to quit the book.
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Opening an ePub file for My Friend Marilyn
I have already submitted an error report,detailed the problem and posted a reply TWICE on this platform. In fact I received a reply that I cannot be helped but can try using kindle to open this ePub file. If it fails I should quit trying to review the book!
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Esther womulabira wrote: 29 Jan 2021, 13:59 Opening an ePub file for My Friend Marilyn
I have already submitted an error report,detailed the problem and posted a reply TWICE on this platform. In fact I received a reply that I cannot be helped but can try using kindle to open this ePub file. If it fails I should quit trying to review the book!
We can't help you with the installation of the NOOK ePub reader, so I tried to offer other solutions. If they don't work, your only options were either to report it or quit the book via your Update tab. If you reported it via your Review Team Page, you should wait for their answer. I can't help you further.
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Post by Esther womulabira »

I have received many reminders about updating the status of a book I'd selected to read and review. I have submitted an Error report, gone through the help topic, answered ALL the questions, and posted the reply. TWICE. "Gali" responded to me with some suggestions including the one for me to Quit.
Despite all this I keep getting reminders to update the status of the book My Friend Marilyn. The last remind was actually a threat to close my account! Please help me to find the right place to quit. Thank you
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