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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Book "The Date Farm" suddenly became unreadable. May I got another, working copy?
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SunVixen wrote: 15 Apr 2020, 10:20 Book "The Date Farm" suddenly became unreadable. May I got another, working copy?
You should ask for it via your Update tab, not here. :tiphat:
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What should I do if my Kindle Gift isn't working? It just says it has trouble finding my redemption. The gift code doesn't work either. The book I am trying to read is Eden's Legions by Peter Andra.
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Drakka Reader wrote: 18 Apr 2020, 15:04 What should I do if my Kindle Gift isn't working? It just says it has trouble finding my redemption. The gift code doesn't work either. The book I am trying to read is Eden's Legions by Peter Andra.
You should report it via your Update tab.
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I used the pdf file for a book. I have used this format before and it always went through. Instead of downloading the book, I got an advertisment for the book.
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Taytay15 wrote: 30 Apr 2020, 10:57 I used the pdf file for a book. I have used this format before and it always went through. Instead of downloading the book, I got an advertisment for the book.
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This is the third time I have submitted my problem....can't find my book! I downloaded it by PDF file.
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Deanna945 wrote: 20 May 2020, 08:08 This is the third time I have submitted my problem....can't find my book! I downloaded it by PDF file.
You submitted it in the wrong place. If you need another copy, you should report it and ask for another via your Update tab, NOT here.
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The book I downloaded won't work. Its a mobi file I used all the options above but it still won't open. The error message that keeps coming is unable to open file. I have never opened a mobi file on my phone and I am using a RedMi. I tried to uninstall and reinstall my kindle app but it won't work. Is there a way I can get a new book
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Forever_Miesha04 wrote: 25 May 2020, 07:42 The book I downloaded won't work. Its a mobi file I used all the options above but it still won't open. The error message that keeps coming is unable to open file. I have never opened a mobi file on my phone and I am using a RedMi. I tried to uninstall and reinstall my kindle app but it won't work. Is there a way I can get a new book
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any time i click the re download link, all am getting is an image of the book cover
i have tried all the recommended solutions and have herein included the 5 details you need to know howto assist as follows:
1 yes i used the solutions above
2. No specific error being displayed just the same cover image without the book contents
3. i am using a computer(PC)
4. yes i think i have previously successfully downloaded since i was already reviewing this book before i lost the file
5.any time i click the re download link provided, am being directed to a dialogue box that is asking "what should Firefox do with the file"
A. open with kindle
B. save file
i have tried both but i am still just getting the cover image
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Karumia thi wrote: 02 Jun 2020, 09:18 any time i click the re download link, all am getting is an image of the book cover
i have tried all the recommended solutions and have herein included the 5 details you need to know howto assist as follows:
1 yes i used the solutions above
2. No specific error being displayed just the same cover image without the book contents
3. i am using a computer(PC)
4. yes i think i have previously successfully downloaded since i was already reviewing this book before i lost the file
5.any time i click the re download link provided, am being directed to a dialogue box that is asking "what should Firefox do with the file"
A. open with kindle
B. save file
i have tried both but i am still just getting the cover image
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I converted pdf to .mobi and I am not able to open in my kindle. but it opens on kindle app on phone
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Priya9 wrote: 02 Jun 2020, 09:36 I converted pdf to .mobi and I am not able to open in my kindle. but it opens on kindle app on phone
It is odd as if you are able to open it on your cell, you should be able to read it on your Kindle. You need to report it via your Update tab if you want to read it on your Kindle.
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1. PDF

2. iphone

3. yes, severally other books from this site

4. I click on download and the book downloads.

5. downloads just the cover of the book

6. no error message, it is just the cover of the book downloading.

7. . yes i did
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