Any software application (or hardware device) used to read electronic books (eBooks). Please use a more specific tag if applicable, such as e.g. 'aldiko', 'moon-reader', etc. See the full tag wiki for a list of related tags.
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Best way to read programming/technical/math PDFs on Android device
I have a ton of programming/technical/math PDFs that I would like to read on my Samsung Epic 4G. I have tried Adobe's PDF reader and ThinkFree office and the reading views destroy the code snippets ...
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Is there an app which supports both PDF and epub ebook formats?
Are there any apps which support both PDF and EPUB files?
I've tried Alkido, Laputa, and StarBooks, they only seem to support either PDF OR epub, not both.
Any suggestions?
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PDF reader app that remembers the last page you were on?
I usually access my PDFs via the DropBox app on my phone.
Every time I open the same PDF it starts back at page 1.
Is there a way to set up the Android Adobe Reader app to remember the last page I ...
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Can I sync my Kindle books with my Android phone?
I have just bought a Kindle and the cool thing about it is you have an email address @kindle.com where you can send your books and it automatically converts it to a .azw and syncs it with your Kindle. ...
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Is there a PDF (or epub) reader that allows to take notes (or at least to copy text)?
I have many PDFs that I would like to read on my Galaxy Tab and then take notes. Preferably the notes would be attached to the document (may be like Skim does), but as a workaround I can also imagine ...
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What is the best way to read PDFs on Android?
What is the best way to convert PDF's to some kind of format that is easily readable? For example can you convert it to ebook format?
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pdf reader which has zoom and width locking? [closed]
I have both Adobe Reader and EZPDF. Are are both lacking. I want to lock the width and zoom and everything once I have a pdf open to my preferred settings. I just want to page up or down when ...
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Are Google Books DRM protected?
In some countries Google Play offers ebooks. I was wondering if those are DRM protected.
Can I export them as e.g. epub? Or are they bound to be read within the Google Play Books application?
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eBooks from Amazon Market or from Android Market?
I have finally succeeded at Rooting and installing Android Market on my Fire, but now I'm wondering if there are any complications with using both the Market and Amazon to purchase ebooks.
Scenario
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Is there any android epub reader supporting epub3 with audio/video/javascript?
Hi i just developed an epub format ebook (containing a video and a javascript animation).It is working fine on iphone/ipad (running on ibooks)..I was wondering if I could read the same ebook with an ...
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Kindle Android - Refresh a book cover?
I use the Kindle app for Android. I had 'bought' one of the classic titles which they have - War and Peace, which, like many of the classics, had no cover image.
They have since updated the title ...
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Is there a way to adjust the size of the text when reading PDF files?
When I use Aldiko to a book in epub format on a mobile device with a small screen, I can read it without problems. The text is adjustable to the size, the application has no issues.
The opposite is ...
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Looking for an ePub reader that works without an SD card
I'm looking for a ePub reader to read a collection of .epub files I have but so far each one I've tried has had problems because I don't have an SD card in my phone or I haven't been able to figured ...
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A reader for big HTML files and/or zipped HTML bundles?
I'd like to read a moderately big HTML file - about 3M. Another option is to have it split in several interlinked HTMLs.
Cool reader is the closest. Though it:
either crashes/gets out of memory, I ...
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Is there any graphic-accelerated PDF reader for Android?
I use Adobe's Reader and ThinkFree Office, but they both are too slow. Any suggestions?
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Is there a PDF/eBook Reader like the “Google Playbook” Tablet?
I'm a really big fan of the Google Playbook reader, especially for an Android Tablet. I love the 2 columns and the effect when you go to other page. So I was wondering, is there a PDF/eBook reader ...
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1answer
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Where does SafariOnline store downloaded books?
I used the Safari Books Online "Safari to Go" app to download a book to its "Offline Bookbag". In what format is the book stored? I ask because I'm hoping to use a reader other than Safari's own app ...
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Does android 2.1 have any specific built-in ebook apps?
I'm thinking about getting a Samsung Galaxy S phone, I want to know a bit more about its capabilities as an ebook reader
Does it have any built in applications for reading? And if so which formats ...
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Could you indicate me a PDF reader for android with a fit visible feature?
Could you indicate me a PDF reader for android with a fit visible feature? It's the same feature that's built in on foxit reader.
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3answers
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Is there a way to sync my personal files to my Nook Color & G2 phone?
I just got a Nook Color which runs on Android.
I also have an Android G2 phone with the Nook app running on it.
If I purchase a book from Barnes & Nobles I see the book online in my "My NOOK ...
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1answer
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Is there a PDF reader app for the Kindle Fire with Dropbox syncing?
Are there any apps for reading PDFs on the Kindle Fire that sync with Dropbox? (Ideally I'm looking for an app comparable to the excellent GoodReader for iOS.)
Note: Dropbox does not have an app in ...
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Can the Aldiko reader show pdf files in it's catalog screen which are not present in the ebook folder?
I have the following situation :
I purchased an Android pdf book which was downloaded on my PC
I used Dropbox to transfer it onto my Android device (Archos 101)
When clicking the downloaded book in ...
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Best book reader for Android that supports images [closed]
I use Kindle, but I bought a programming book once and the code samples are displayed as images. Since my phone is tiny, the images are worthless and almost all of them cut off so I can't see the ...
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Reading fixed-layout ePubs
I'm looking for a way to read fixed-layout ePubs; nothing I've found supports this format.
Aldiko supports epub, but surely not a fixed-layout epub.
Is there a possibility here to have the same ...
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What's a good app for reading “programming ebooks”? [closed]
I use Adobe's PDF reader but that is not good for reading "source codes". If I select the "reflow" option the code gets scattered and becomes hard to read. Can anyone know of a good app for reading ...
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How can I test my ePub files in Android emulator?
I have installed the Android emulator and everything is going fine. But I don't know how to test my ePub in it. This is actually the main reason I installed Android emulator and SDK, to test out my ...
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Is there a PDF reader with DRM support and width locking? [closed]
Currently I'm using Aldiko, but every time I flip the page it's resized to fit the screen which is too small to read. Other programs don't support DRM again. So is there something to allow fixed (or ...
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Clear search history in ebook reader App (Desire S)
Is there any way to clear search history in ebook reader App on Desire S?
(It is the default reader App for ebook on HTC desire S).
Thanks.
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Filling in the blanks in a Kindle book
I'm considering buying a Kindle version of a workbook which requires a lot of blanks to be filled. I'm aware of "Note" feature in Kindle app for Android but texts that are entered this way do not show ...
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1answer
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Nook simple touch screensaver in USB mode
I have uploaded my own screensaver to my Nook Simple Touch, but when I connect it to my computer via USB, the screensaver goes to one of the stock ones. Is there anyway to make it so that when in USB ...
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1answer
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How can I uninstall Alkido 1.1 when both Alkido 2.0 and Alkido 1.1 are installed on my Samsung Galaxy S
After installing my Archos 101 tablet, I noticed that the Alkido version I installed on it was version 2, when the version installed on my Galaxy S was still version 1.1.
The market when run on the ...
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How do I access the reflow mode on Adobe Reader?
How do I access the reflow mode on Adobe Reader for Android?
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Suggest an app for reading PDF and CHM
I have seen apps that read CHM or PDF but not both. I need an app that reads PDF as well as CHM quickly and smoothly. I tried OliveOffice but there are issues with landscape mode. Is there any other ?
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Repligo RGO file
Is there any app to open Repligo .RGO files?
It seems that Cerience doesn't support it anymore.
Thanks.
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1answer
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Is there an android pdf reader that syncs my progress with the cloud? [closed]
I have been using Fabrik to read epub's and mobi's. However some of the books given to me by my organisation are in pdf format. Fabrik doesn't seem to like a lot of these pdf's and I assume this is ...
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Good free pdf reader for android that opens the last read page [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
PDF reader app that remembers the last page you were on?
Can anyone suggest a good free pdf reader, in which I can continue from the page I last left, for android ...
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Reading .chm files on Android Devices [closed]
I have a Jelly Bean Android 4.2 Micromax Ninja A89 un-rooted mobile phone. I want to be able to read .chm files on my device. Is there any way I do it? Do we have any app to read .chm files on ...
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Android distro for reading?
Is there an android distribution that presents a stripped-down ereader interface and nothing more? The reason for this is just a matter of ultimate usability.
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I want to stream ebooks to my Android tablet, how can I do it? [closed]
I found an app that is apparently only for the iPad called the "Air Book Reader" but it is basically exactly what I want to use, just I want to do it for the Android. ...
