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Can't download Nook app in my Country.
And how do I convert with Calibre app (I don't even know it this one is available in my country as well) if my phone doesn't even recognise the presence of the epub file?
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NelSama wrote: 07 Mar 2021, 09:10 Can't download Nook app in my Country.
And how do I convert with Calibre app (I don't even know it this one is available in my country as well) if my phone doesn't even recognise the presence of the epub file?
You should move the book to a PC to convert it.

You should google the Calibre App and see if it is available to you. You can try to convert it via other Apps (google how to convert files). If you can't, you will need to report it or quit the book via your Update tab. :tiphat:
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1. Epub format
2. Smart phone
3. No
4. No not at all
6. Format not supported
7. I tried downloading nook app but it's not working in my country
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MFirdaus wrote: 14 Mar 2021, 06:39 1. Epub format
2. Smart phone
3. No
4. No not at all
6. Format not supported
7. I tried downloading nook app but it's not working in my country

You can try to convert it to PDF via the free Calibre App. Otherwise, you need to quit the book via your Update tab.
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1.ePub
2. iPad
3. No
4. Downloaded the file onto the iPad and tried to open it at which point it wouldn’t open, then proceeded to try to download the Barnes app which isn’t said it wasn’t available in my country(England) I tried searching for the book on kindle but it isn’t free.
5. I have never tried opening this file type previously.
6. No
7. Yes, I have tried the kindle, Barnes, calibre apps non of which worked
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gracie quinn wrote: 17 Mar 2021, 16:25 1.ePub
2. iPad
3. No
4. Downloaded the file onto the iPad and tried to open it at which point it wouldn’t open, then proceeded to try to download the Barnes app which isn’t said it wasn’t available in my country(England) I tried searching for the book on kindle but it isn’t free.
5. I have never tried opening this file type previously.
6. No
7. Yes, I have tried the kindle, Barnes, calibre apps non of which worked

You need the Apps to read it. If none works for you, you should quit the book via your Update tab.
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I tried to download The Vanished by Pejay Bradley on Amazon using self-purchase, but it says that the book isn't available in my country.
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Alheotuci wrote: 18 Mar 2021, 01:07 I tried to download The Vanished by Pejay Bradley on Amazon using self-purchase, but it says that the book isn't available in my country.
You need to report it or quit the book via your Update tab, then.
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gali wrote: 18 Mar 2021, 01:44
Alheotuci wrote: 18 Mar 2021, 01:07 I tried to download The Vanished by Pejay Bradley on Amazon using self-purchase, but it says that the book isn't available in my country.
You need to report it or quit the book via your Update tab, then.
When I tried to report it, it took me to the "Help opening ebook file support topic"
I have gotten 5 emails sent to me for the status update confirmation. What do I do?
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Alheotuci wrote: 18 Mar 2021, 03:02
gali wrote: 18 Mar 2021, 01:44
Alheotuci wrote: 18 Mar 2021, 01:07 I tried to download The Vanished by Pejay Bradley on Amazon using self-purchase, but it says that the book isn't available in my country.
You need to report it or quit the book via your Update tab, then.
When I tried to report it, it took me to the "Help opening ebook file support topic"
I have gotten 5 emails sent to me for the status update confirmation. What do I do?
You should either report it via the 'other error' option of your Update tab or quit the book via the Update tab. To get the option to quit it, you may need to confirm the downloading first.
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1. Mobi
2. My android phone, android version 9
3. No
4. I tried every recommended app, i downloaded a file manager to move the file to a kindle folder but I don't know how to do it
5. This is my first time downloading a boek to review so I have no earlier experience
6. I get the message 'There is no application found to support this action'
7. I tried all the recommended apps
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Cathalina Meyer wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:15 1. Mobi
2. My android phone, android version 9
3. No
4. I tried every recommended app, i downloaded a file manager to move the file to a kindle folder but I don't know how to do it
5. This is my first time downloading a boek to review so I have no earlier experience
6. I get the message 'There is no application found to support this action'
7. I tried all the recommended apps
Do you have the Kindle App on your cell? You need to download the App to read the book.
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gali wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:36
Cathalina Meyer wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:15 1. Mobi
2. My android phone, android version 9
3. No
4. I tried every recommended app, i downloaded a file manager to move the file to a kindle folder but I don't know how to do it
5. This is my first time downloading a boek to review so I have no earlier experience
6. I get the message 'There is no application found to support this action'
7. I tried all the recommended apps
Do you have the Kindle App on your cell? You need to download the App to read the book.

Yes, I downloaded the kindle app
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Cathalina Meyer wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:39
gali wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:36
Cathalina Meyer wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:15 1. Mobi
2. My android phone, android version 9
3. No
4. I tried every recommended app, i downloaded a file manager to move the file to a kindle folder but I don't know how to do it
5. This is my first time downloading a boek to review so I have no earlier experience
6. I get the message 'There is no application found to support this action'
7. I tried all the recommended apps
Do you have the Kindle App on your cell? You need to download the App to read the book.

Yes, I downloaded the kindle app
Here is an explanation from google:
Open the file manager app on your Android phone. Navigate to the ebook file location. Touch and hold it. Select Copy. Go to the Main storage of your Android device from the file manager and look for the Kindle folder. You will find it in the same location where you have your Download folder. Open the Kindle folder and paste your file. Launch the Kindle app, and you will see the ebook.
Or, if you have an Amazon account, you can send the file directly to your Kindle email. Amazon FAQ explain how to do that.
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gali wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:50
Cathalina Meyer wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:39
gali wrote: 20 Mar 2021, 13:36

Do you have the Kindle App on your cell? You need to download the App to read the book.

Yes, I downloaded the kindle app
Here is an explanation from google:
Open the file manager app on your Android phone. Navigate to the ebook file location. Touch and hold it. Select Copy. Go to the Main storage of your Android device from the file manager and look for the Kindle folder. You will find it in the same location where you have your Download folder. Open the Kindle folder and paste your file. Launch the Kindle app, and you will see the ebook.
Or, if you have an Amazon account, you can send the file directly to your Kindle email. Amazon FAQ explain how to do that.
It worked. Thank you for your help
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