I'm into photography and I have quite a few books on Kindle that are large. I like to keep them on my transformer so I can view them while away from home. Is there a way to keep the book files on my micro sd card and still access them from the Kindle app?
I also use Zinio and would like to keep the magazine files on the micro sd card too.
Any way I can do this?
What can you use the micro sd card for other than storing music and picture files?
What apps will access the card?
Yes you can. Navigate to the root of your system and find the folder called Kindle. You can drop in as many .mobi as you want and it'll recognize it after you go to setting and force close the app then re-open the kindle app. I just added over 100 books yesterday using this method. I don't know about it working with any other file types other than .mobi
As for accessing the an external SD card with .mobi books I don't know if that's possible. I checked in the kindle app but couldn't find an option for that. Hope that helps!
I assume whatever formats Kindle supports will work, or at least whatever formats you can get out of their store.
A better question is, does the syncing work with books not bought off Amazon; I'd assume a massive no
I was not looking for a way to get them on my TF. I have already downloaded them from Amazon. I want to move them to the micro sd card and still be able to access them from the kindle app.
I don't know if it can be done on the Transformer but... Micro sd formatted as ext4, copy the Kindle folder there. Now in a terminal app write "ln -ls /Removable/microSD/Kindle /sdcard/Kindle"
If it works and I didn't type the paths wrong, it will make a symbolic link to the Kindle folder in the microsd and a link to that inside the tf. Just basic Linuxy fiddling, you can google for that command to check what it does. Always a good idea when dealing with random strangers on the web offering command line help...
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Hi Guys
Just got an Acer Iconia.
Try to use LumiRead and find that it can not read ebook which stored in SD card
Am I missing something or that just surely true that LumiRead can not accesexternal SD card?
Or maybe can give an advice for the other ebook reader which capable to do that
The same GUI with LumiRead is preferable......
Thank you very much
Aldika has the same style interface and it can import from sdcard. I've been primarily using Cool Reader though!
You will be able to read pdf and epub within the download folder on sd-card.
MasterOfDesasters said:
You will be able to read pdf and epub within the download folder on sd-card.
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Many thanks, had been trying to figure that one out
tonsud said:
Hi Guys
Just got an Acer Iconia.
Try to use LumiRead and find that it can not read ebook which stored in SD card
Am I missing something or that just surely true that LumiRead can not accesexternal SD card?
Or maybe can give an advice for the other ebook reader which capable to do that
The same GUI with LumiRead is preferable......
Thank you very much
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LumiRead Settings -> Manage my book folders -> Back icon until you can see the External_SD option. Should be able to choose your folder from there.
Personally though, I can't stand LumiRead. You can't change the font or margins. Aldiko is a FAR better reader IMO.
I tried the Download folder and that didn't work. I also don't see a Manage my book folders in the Lumiread settings. All I have are Register Adobe, Device activation (for adobe content), theme, tags, and about lumiread.
Any further ideas as I would like to store content on the SD card.
thanks,
Brian
Its possible to change the font SIZE by tapping on the top of a page and a tool bar will open.
I can only put books in the Lumiread folder on the (internal) SD card, cant find a setting to make it use the external SD :-(
I've just received the HC 3.1 update, and together with it, a new update for lumiread. Now I am able to import my books from the external microSD card and it works like a charm!
That good. I haven't played around much with Lumiread yet since I didn't see an obvious way to sideload books and was more interested in trying out the Google Books app(it's ok, I like being able to download old magazines from the 1910-1920 for free).
Just an FYI for others new to the Iconia and Honeycomb, the last update of Aldiko seems to have created some problems. It freezes whenever I open the app and when looking at reviews in the market, there are several from Iconia owners complaining that Aldiko no longer works. It was updated June 30. If interested you can always download the older version, I think is 1.2.13 or you can look for alternatives. I found Moon+Reader which is customizable and reads epubs and some other formats, but not pdf. Still keeping Aldiko on my phone though
Now that I am rooted, I would still like to use it as a eBook reader, I downloaded the Kindle and the Nook App's to see which is better, what program is used to convert and send books to the device? I used to use Calibre but it wont read my nook anymore, any suggestions?
Calibre should still work just fine. I used it for several months with rooted stock and am now using it with CM7. Not sure why it wouldn't show up on yours, but I assure you it works great after root.
ok ill try it, I think the main problem im having is for some reason the nook show's up as a device on one laptop (doesn't have calibre and my eBook library) and it show's up on the one that doesn't... Usually 2 diff drives show up when i connect it..
King350z said:
Now that I am rooted, I would still like to use it as a eBook reader, I downloaded the Kindle and the Nook App's to see which is better, what program is used to convert and send books to the device? I used to use Calibre but it wont read my nook anymore, any suggestions?
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ebook reader??? Read Books??? I haven't heard of such a thing on this device in say....................Well, I can't rememeber!
LOL-Sorry I had to chime in and say that!
Good for you, I do remember hearing that the nook can be used to read BOOKS!
Peace
Did you root stock or flash a ROM? If you've rooted stock, you should be able to use the original reading interface for epub, pdf, etc. The kindle app works great on it too, jsut drop the files in the kindle folder on your sd card. If you've flashed a ROM and you're computer isn't seeing it, make sure to open the notification and turn on usb storage to mount to the computer. If you still can't see your device after that, you'll probably need to reflash the ROM. (It sounds like calibre isn't recognizing it as a nook, which leads to scenario 2, and you'll just have to maually convert files in calibre then drag/drop or copy/paste onto the nook).
Drop books in updated calibre program on computer, start server on calibre, open calibre app on nook, connect to server, download book, import to kindle/aldiko/nook app::#winning
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I flashed A rom (cm7.0.3) Ive been checking out the Kindle App but it's kind of slow but managable, I wish I would have rooted it the other way, thanks for the help either way
Yeah I remember too, glad your observation skills up too par
- Peace dawg
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ebook reader??? Read Books??? I haven't heard of such a thing on this device in say....................Well, I can't rememeber!
LOL-Sorry I had to chime in and say that!
Good for you, I do remember hearing that the nook can be used to read BOOKS!
Peace
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I use calibre, in combination with dropbox and Aldiko. I have calibre sync to a dropbox folder, and then I just use Aldiko to import the converted ebook. With the new versions of CM7 nighltlies, and wifi off, I have been getting good battery life as well.
Nook e-reader app
I downloaded the Nook android app from the market, but I can't get it to work with my CM7 uSD card boot?
Nook App update
My credit card expiration date had passed and I couldn't get anything to download to the NC through its boot or to the SD CM7 boot nook app. I updated my credit card info and I can download to both and the nook app works great, just like the one on my Droid X. Next I try to download an e-book from my public library.
First off if this is answered I am sorry.
I did a lot of searching - I find it hard to believe that it has not been addressed.
I have CM7 on a uSD card. (ROM manager has it as 7-07202011)
I have tried to sideload epubs for Nook App with Calibre.
I have the files in /sdcard/nook/content that is where the files I have downloaded from B&N seem to be.
But they (The ones I sideload) do not show up in the Nook App.
Calibre seemed to put them in /sdcard/Books that location does not work either.
Has anyone been able to sideload free ebooks to CM7 on a uSD Card? (for use in Nook App)
I see an extra file for every ebook in /sdcard/nook/content they are text files with chapter info
File names InfoJson_xxxxxxx
/Nook/MyDocuments
Then you need to select "My Files" in the app to see them.
I put a copy in there (/sdcard/nook/MyDocuments ) and it does not see the .epub
(Even after a reboot)
And I selected MyFiles in the Nook For Android App - I also tried ALL
I am booting CM7 from a uSD Card
Not sure then. I can successfully access .epub books placed in MyDocuments. I am also booting CM7 on uSD. One thing I did note, however, is that the pull-down menu for picking magazines, books, my files, etc. in the nook app does not map my touches correctly. I have to touch the selection above the one I actually want.
clads01, thanx! Worx!..
Another thing I learnt today was u can get the cover images to post into the Nook app by using the Nook Book Cover Helper app. I use Calibre to convert my .pdf's into epub format.
I've never had much luck using Calibre for PDF to epub conversion. The reslts are usually mangled. Are you using the stock conversion filters, or have you tweaked them?
hmm bobstro, you right, the pages are not quite seamless. Back to the drawing board. Keep me posted if you find anything..
I have been reading a ton of threads on the CM7 rooting. My wifes Nook was rooted using AutoNooter. She maintains the Nook applications, but it sounds like with CM7 you do not. Are they not available stock while booted in CM7?
My nook will be here at the end of the week. I see myself using the tablet functions more than the E-reader functions, but I do like to read. What's the best reader to install to use in CM7? I have Calibre so format should be flexible?
First, CM7 is a custom ROM so it is already rooted and if installed to Emmc, you will loose the stock reader. That should not be an issue for you as there are several excellent choices for readers out there. I personally use nook for android, google books, kindle, and moon reader. All of them seem to work well for me. I have had CM7 installed since march and used the stock nook for a total of 2 days.
The CM7 install gives me all the functionality of the tablet I wanted and loosing the stock B&N software was a non-issue. Good luck which ever way you decide to go. There are many people here to help you out.
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Thanks for the info! I was gathering that it was a complete change...still new to the Android scene...not a smart phone user and this is my first "tablet".
I am planning to boot CM7 from an SD card (read all the SD card threads and ordered a 16GB sandisk). Part of the reason I asked was because I am thinking about my wife's nook...I am not a big fan of how it works on the AutoNooter...but again I probably missed some key parts when doing that as I never fully understood what I was doing, I just followed the instructions.
access to the Kids books from B&N is one of the things my wife misses with her nook, she has only the one "read to me" book that it came with.
You definitely made a right choice.
Note: on your CM7 uSD, you can install the Nook app, but it's horrible, just to let you know in advance.
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access to the Kids books from B&N is one of the things my wife misses with her nook, she has only the one "read to me" book that it came with.
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That's odd, the stock reader (still there with rooted stock) can handle the kid's books, but Nook for Android can't.
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That's odd, the stock reader (still there with rooted stock) can handle the kid's books, but Nook for Android can't.
Sent from my NookColor using xda premium
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I may have miscommunicated...the kids books work, but she can't get them from B&N anymore (or something, I may not have been paying attention when she was talking...opps...)
You want Aldiko Free version, not the "pro/pay" version (it has some graphic bug).
It is absolutely the best E Reader, way better than the Nook app as well.
The only problem is that you have to add the books manually to the phone, I use Calibre to convert and add but you can just drag and drop them to the Nook drive when it is connected in USB mode if you are comfortable doing that too.
MuGGzyx said:
You want Aldiko Free version, not the "pro/pay" version (it has some graphic bug).
It is absolutely the best E Reader, way better than the Nook app as well.
The only problem is that you have to add the books manually to the phone, I use Calibre to convert and add but you can just drag and drop them to the Nook drive when it is connected in USB mode if you are comfortable doing that too.
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How else are books added? Most of my library is in Calibre. Is the format for Aldiko the ePub format?
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How else are books added? Most of my library is in Calibre. Is the format for Aldiko the ePub format?
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Aldiko handles ePubs very nicely.
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I can't get books I copy over from my Calibre library to show in Aldiko. I copied them to the Nook>myFiles>Books folder on the nook (emmc) drive. I also tried the "ebooks" folder on the SD card where the 1 book in Aldiko is located (Jack London's)
Any ideas?
I found out how...good ole google search finally came through. This is about as annoying a way as there could be...I have 3K books in my library!
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Here are the instructions.. from the Aldiko website:
I was able to use the SD Card feature in Aldiko to import DRM'd Nook books on my Android Device.
At the Home screen in Aldiko, tap SD Card.
Navigate to the Nook folder on your device
Navigate to the Content folder within the Nook folder
Tap on the book you want to import (not on the check box, just tap the title)
You will be prompted to open or import, tap "open"
you will then be prompted for a username and password. The user name is the name on the credit card associated with your Nook purchase. The password is the credit card number itself, no spaces.
Once you have been able to open the book, go back to the home page and follow steps 1 through 4.
This time, when you are prompted to open or import, choose "import". The book will be imported to your Aldiko Library.
The reason I open before importing is that there is no password prompt when importing. I did find that once I had entered my credit card info for one book, I was able to import all of the rest of my Nook purchases without opening first, the app seemed to just need this information once
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tightwad said:
I found out how...good ole google search finally came through. This is about as annoying a way as there could be...I have 3K books in my library!
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I can't imagine they were all purchased from B&N. If you're managing them with Calibre, I also doubt they're all B&N DRMed. Just drop them all in one folder, and import the whole folder using Aldiko like so: from Aldiko home, go to SDcard, navigate to the folder, longpress it, and choose Import.
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I can't imagine they were all purchased from B&N. If you're managing them with Calibre, I also doubt they're all B&N DRMed. Just drop them all in one folder, and import the whole folder using Aldiko like so: from Aldiko home, go to SDcard, navigate to the folder, longpress it, and choose Import.
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No, lots of classic books etc. I discovered your method as well...took awhile to load about 1K books.
Now I need to figure out how to use the bookshelf.
Lost Wireless when I installed CM7 on SD 201 nightly
I lost my ability to use wireless when I upgraded to 201 nightly. YouTube also bit the dust. I am most interested in regaining the ability to hook up to my router or other wireless access points.
When 201 was installed, I had wireless. Then I installed a few applications and then I noticed YouTube was not working. I deleted Youtube and reinstalled but it was no use.
I shut off the wireless so that I could reconnect thinking a better connection might make Youtube work. NOW wireless would not hook up to my router at all. I deleted my router from the list of wireless sources and tried to find it again. Even with the Nook 1 meter from the router it could not pick up a wireless signal.
Next I saw in the discussions about the most recent nightlies and found out there is a bug. If you hit AIRPLANE MODE in the settings, you can not undo the choice merely by unchecking the box.
A potential work around was discussed, by using the terminal mode and typing:
SU
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
delete from system where name = 'airplane_mode_on';
.exit
I tried this but failed to get it to work. I may have entered it incorrectly but I don't think I did. The poster suggested copy and paste but that is not easy with no wireless.
Can anyone help me and others in my situation. How far back would I have to go in the nightlies to correct this and update to 201 again?
Not having wireless is a bummer.
UPDATE:
After my nook sat for a while I tried to hook up to wireless again. It worked! I don't know if it was the script for certain, but I did not re-install anything. I believe it was oldman_58 that resolved this for me. I can't respond to his post, but thank him nonetheless.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17811412&postcount=5111
The above link goes to his post on this issue.
Thanks Oldman!
Update 2:
Wireless is again missing. The only thing I can think of is to start over with a formatted SD card. If you know a better way please tell me. I am able to get wireless for short periods if there is an application that would help. I installed nightly 202 today, but it did not restore the Wireless.
I bought my girlfriend a Nook Simple Touch as one of her Christmas gifts. I've got a fair collection (a few hundred titles) of books by some of her favorite authors, some of which I've had to convert using Calibre into epub.
I want to "pre-load" all these books for her on a MicroSD card, so that they'll simply and easily show up for her in the Nook's interface, so she can begin reading from them immediately.
How do I best do this without already activating the Nook myself? Is there a certain directory structure I could create manually on the MicroSD card? Or will the Nook format/prepare the MicroSD card if I put it in and then turn it on, even if the initial B&N setup process hasn't been completed?
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I bought my girlfriend a Nook Simple Touch as one of her Christmas gifts. I've got a fair collection (a few hundred titles) of books by some of her favorite authors, some of which I've had to convert using Calibre into epub.
I want to "pre-load" all these books for her on a MicroSD card, so that they'll simply and easily show up for her in the Nook's interface, so she can begin reading from them immediately.
How do I best do this without already activating the Nook myself? Is there a certain directory structure I could create manually on the MicroSD card? Or will the Nook format/prepare the MicroSD card if I put it in and then turn it on, even if the initial B&N setup process hasn't been completed?
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Do you have your own NST?
If so, and I'm just guessing here, but you should be able to set it up on your NST and then simply insert the card in the other NST..
I don't. I have a Nook Color. Would that work as well?
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I don't. I have a Nook Color. Would that work as well?
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A qualified guess would be yes .. the NC and NST software are quite similar as they are both built on the same platform
If you want to make sure, google around for the NC sd card structure and compare it to the NST one.
According to smiller329, just simply putting all the epub files onto the memory card will preload the library for you.
He can't post here himself yet in dev threads as he's a new member. Just passing this on for him
i just preloaded a bunch of epub format files and mines telling me its unsupported any ideas?
Brand new NST owner (have had a NC for a while). Just make sure the paths are the same (it seems). /sdcard/my files/books/ seems to do it (make sure it matches the NST internal media/my files/books/ thing....
I would skip the registration ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15618850&postcount=8 ), put all the books on the sdcard (my files/books), check that it all works, wait until the device autoupdates to 1.1 software and then use the unregister/delete function in the settings menu (take out the sd before doing this).
I am pre loading a shared drop box account so I can add material easily.
"Hey, I got you that book you wanted...just go to the shared book folder in your drop box."
(With an Androidified nst)
Thank you mali100. Worked wondrously.
All i had to do is copy them to a microsd card.
Insert it in to nook.
Go to library click on My Files
click on Memory Card
then you will see all the contents of the memory card and can pick your epubs from anywhere on the card.
This worked before and after rooting.
Al so when you connect your nook to usb any sdcard in it will show up as a second drive so you can copy them directly with the nook.