- Open the Kindle eBook. Tap on the screen. Tap the headphone symbol. Tap the downward pointing arrow to download the audiobook. Tip: Tap on the Book symbol in the top of the app to return to your Kindle book. The audio will continue to play, the text will be highlighted, and the pages will turn as the Kindle book is narrated.
- The two most common are ebook formats are Kindle and pdf.The Android Kindle reader App can read both formats Reading Kindle Books You don’t need an Amazon kindle to read these kindle ebooks as there are Apps available for Android, and IOS as well as for windows PCs.
Get access to millions of books from the Kindle Store and read them with a powerful, highly usable reader app with Kindle. Kindle allows users to purchase and download more than 3 million books, audiobooks, magazines, and other titles, and read them through a convenient, easy-to-use interface that provides plenty of reader-friendly features.
One of the most common uses of Android tablets in for reading ebooks.
There are many different formats for ebooks some, are proprietary like Amazon kindle, Nook, and others are more open and standard like pdfs (portable document format) ebooks.
The two most common are ebook formats are Kindle and pdf.The Android Kindle reader App can read both formats
Reading Kindle Books
You don’t need an Amazon kindle to read these kindle ebooks as there are Apps available for Android, and IOS as well as for windows PCs.
However you will need a free Amazon account to purchase and download the books.
Amazon ebooks are stored on Amazon servers on the Internet, and are available for you to read on any device that is registered to your account.
This means you can read an ebook on your PC and later open the same ebook on your android tablet or phone.
[outline style=”yellow”]It even knows where you stopped reading,and will prompt you to go to the bookmark when you open the book again.[/outline]
You will need an Internet connection to download the book, but you can read the book when offline.
When you open a book on your tablet it is downloaded and stored on your device, and will then be available if you later go off line.
You can also download and store books to your tablet without opening them (see later).
But remember, just because the book is visible in the carousel when you open your kindle App, it doesn’t mean that it is stored on your device.
If you are looking for your books on your device they appear to be stored in:
Internal storageAndroiddatacom.amazon.kindlefiles or sdvardAndroiddatacom.amazon.kindlefiles
However it is difficult to tell what books are stored there as Kindle uses obscure names for the Book names.
Reading Books on Android
When you open the Kindle App your books will be displayed in a carousel.
These are the books that are in your library, but not necessarily those that are stored on your device.
Long Press on the book cover and you will be able to manage the book properties.
If you tap the icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left next to the kindle icon you can:
- Download the Book to store on the device
- Remove the book from the device.
- Synchronise the Library between android and your Amazon account.
The library section is useful as if you tap on the link ON DEVICE you will see a list of all books that have been downloaded and stored on this device.
Notice the tick that indicates it has been downloaded.
You can remove a book from the device by long pressing on the book cover,a menu appears at the top with a trash can icon.
Press the trash can to remove the book from the device.
[outline style=”yellow”]Books stored on the device are available offline.[/outline]
Note: it is not deleted from your Amazon account.
To download a book go to the library and view all items.
Books that haven’t been downloaded will not have a tick.
Long press on the book cover and a menu bar appears at the top. Press the download icon to download the book to your device.
To open a book just tap the cover.
When you open a book the book appears in full screen.
To move between pages swipe left or right or tap the screen on the left or right.
If you tap in the middle of the screen you will see menu options in the top left and right, and a location bar at the bottom of the screen.
Your current location is shown by a white circle.
You can move position in the book using the location bar by dragging the pointer (white circle.)
Drag this pointer to a new position on the location bar.
The two smaller gray icons are your last two positions, click on any one of them to move quickly to that locations.
If you tap the book cover icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left you can navigates through the book using the table of contents and return to the library to select another book.
In the top right hand corner you will see the display icon Aa.
Tap and you can change the screen display properties. You can also change the text size using two fingers to pinch in or out.
Next to the display icon you see the menu option tap here and you can access your bookmarks, kindle store, and share parts of the book with others.
You can also add bookmarks by clicking in the top of screen while in full screen mode.
When you do that a blue bookmark appears at the top of the screen.
This Amazon help page has more details.
Reading PDF Books on Kindle- Manually Adding Books
You can manually add books to the kindle reader by placing them in either books or kindle folders.
These folders are directly under the sdcard directory.
Note: The sdcard directory is called primary in the AStro file manager.
Kindle will open pdf Books without being converted to KIndle format.
If you place these books in the books or kindle folders then they appear on the carousel, in the Library (all Items), and in Docs.
Note: Kindle doesn’t see files in sub folders so the pdfs in the wordtracker folder don’t appear in the Kindle library.
See transferring files using USB and transferring files using Wireless
Note 1: I use the books folder when adding files manually.
Note2: Books that you manually add to an android tablet/phone aren’t available to other devices.
Personal Document Storage -Sending Books by Email
You can send word and other documents to your Kindle by using email.
Kindle supports a number of document formats as shown below:
Your kindle App has an email address and you can send documents and books to it by attaching them to an email.
To find your email address go to Settings and you should see the email address:
If you use the subject line convert then Amazon will convert the files to Kindle format.
They appear in the carousel and in the docs folder of the Kindle App. They are automatically downloaded and stored on the device in the kindle folder.
You can find you device email address by going to the main menu and settings.
Manage Kindle Devices
To manage all of your Kindle devices and content you need to go to the Manage Your Content and Devices Web Page.
The opening page has three main tabs.
Content
This is used for managing your ebooks. You can add books to collections,create new collections etc
Kindle creates generic device names like My Android Device,My 2nd Android Device etc which make it difficult to know which device you are trying to manage.
You can change the device name,email address etc by selecting the device and clicking on the appropriate links.
You can also change the device name by going to the device itselfand selecting settings.
Settings
Change you billing options and other Kindle account settings
Common Questions and Answers
Q- What Happens if I purchase a new Tablet or phone can I still access my Books
A- Yes -All the Kindle Books you purchased through Amazon are stored on the Amazon Web Server, and you can read them on any device with a Kindle reader. Just install the Kindle App on your new tablet and connect it to Amazon using your Amazon account.
Q- Where are kindle Books stored on my tablet/phone?
A- They are stored in the Kindle folder or books folder
Q- Can I read books with Wi-Fi disabled?
Android App For Kindle Books
A- Yes you only need a internet connection to download them. If they are already stored on your device then you don’t need an Internet connection. Turning Wi-Fi off is a good way of conserving your battery.
Q- My Kindle App is slow to respond when I don’t have an Internet connection?
A- Disable Wi-fi.
Q- Can I read pdfs on an external SD card?
A- You will need to copy them to the books folder on your internal sdcard first.
Q- I’m using my Kindle to read a pdf but the navigation isn’t what you described.
A- The navigation options are basic and different then when reading a kindle formatted book.You will get better control and navigation if you open and read the book user the adobe reader.
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Reading Kindle books can be an excellent experience for all book lovers, especially when you consider the variety and prices. Originally available on kindle devices, nowadays you can read kindle books on practically any mobile smart device. Since more and more people are purchasing low-cost yet powerful Android devices, this guide will tell you how to read Kindle books on an Android tablet / phone. If you still prefer to reading on computer, here are three methods to read Kindle books on PC.
Before reading Kindle books on the Android device, we should first install the Kindle reader app for Android.
How to download & install Kindle app on an Android tablet / phone
The Kindle reader app for Android is available for free on Google Play. Search for Kindle on Google Play and tap Kindle icon to install.
For those who have no access to Google Play, here are also 2 methods to download & install Kindle app on Android. Therefore you won't miss any chance to read Kindle books on Google Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy or other Android phone / tablet.
Method 1. Download Kindle for Android app with Amazon Appstore.
If your Android tablet or smartphone is Internet connected, go to Amazon's official site and download Kindle for Android app. However, Amazon typically connects users to its Amazon Appstore in this case instead of offering a direct download link. Thus users are forced to install Amazon Appstore app on their Android devices at first and then rely on the Appstore to download free Kindle for Android app.
#1 Launch browser and input www.amazon.com on the device.
#2 Scroll down to select 'See All Departments' -> 'Apps for Android' -> 'Apps'. Input 'Kindle for android' and tap 'GO'.
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#3 Tap Kindle for Android app and select 'Get from Amazon Appstore'.
Next, download & install Amazon Appstore app and register the app with your Amazon account. Then download Kindle for Android app with Amazon Appstore. Note, only US users are permitted to download app from Amazon Appstore. Non-US users can go to their domestic Amazon site (such as www.amazon.uk or www.amazon.cn) with the built-in browser and download Kindle app to the Android device (direct download link is available in these countries), as long as there is a corresponding Kindle app provided.
Method 2. Download Kindle for Android app from browser.
If you don't want to rely on Amazon Appstore, you can also download Kindle for Android app by searching for 'Kindle for Android APK download' on the built-in browser. This method is open to all usersalthough the available app might not be the latest version.
#1 Launch browser on the device and search for 'Kindle for android apk download'.
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#2 Click 'Download' button on the download page.
#3 Check the download progress by sliding down from the top of the display. Tap the file to install the app when the downloading is over.
Installation is done.
You can also click here to download Kindle for Android app (apk) to your device or computer (then transfer the downloaded APK file to your device via the USB cable).
Note:
#1 If your device is not recognized as a removable disc, make sure the USB debugging option is ON. Puffin web browser download android.
#2 If you can't find the transferred APK file on the device, install a free File Manager app (ASTRO File Manager) on it for locating a certain file.
#3 You may have to have approved sideloading apps before this will work on your android device.
How to read Kindle books on an Android tablet / phone
With Kindle app installed, we can easily read Kindle books on our Android tablets and smartphones, like Samsung Galaxy/S3, Google Nexus 4 / 7 and HTC One, together with considerable free Kindle books and downloaded books (Mobi / PDF) from torrent sites.
1. Register Kindle for Android app (Internet connection required)
Easy mp3 cutter free download for android. You'd better register your Kindle for Android app before reading. Actually, people will be asked to do so the first time they run the app. Once Kindle app is registered on an Android device, all the previously purchased Kindle books (under the same account) will be synced under the 'Archive' category automatically, together with the related notes, highlights and the furthest reading page (only for purchased books) due to Amazon Kindle's whispersync technology. You don't need to download your Kindle books manually. Select a title and it will be downloaded to the device at once. Create an Amazon account (free) if you don't have one yet.
2. Purchase / download (free) Kindle books to an Android tablet / phone (Internet connection required)
If you don't have any Kindle book, you can find many free books on Amazon website. Here I will show you how to purchase a free Kindle book and download it to your Android device.
#1 Tap 'Store' icon on Kindle app.
#2 Input 'free book' and tap 'GO'. There will be a collection of $0 books displayed. Bhakti ringtones mp3 free download for mobile.
#3 Browse and select one book you are interested with.
Tap 'Buy Now with 1-Click', then 'Read it Now', the book will be downloaded to your device immediately. Tap 'Dismiss' the 'Reading Tips' (the first time reading) and enjoy your first Kindle book!
Downloading.
Dismiss the reading tips.
Read the book on your device.
There are many sites recommending excellent free Kindle books, such as BookBub and Free Kindle Books. Subscribe to one or two so that you won't miss any.
3. Transfer downloaded books to an Android tablet / phone
Both downloaded Amazon Kindle books and books from public domains can be transferred to Android device for reading. Just connect the android device to your computer with a USB cable. The device will be recognized as a removable disc at once. Be sure to copy and paste the downloaded eBook files to the 'Kindle' folder. They will be shown under the 'On Device' category.
Note:
#1 For downloaded Amazon Kindle books, make sure to select the correct device on Amazon's site.
#2 For downloaded eBooks from public domains, make sure they are MOBI or PDF formats whereas PDF is not recommended as a result of its irregular structure, which often delivers terrible reading experience to readers.
#3 If your Android device is not detected by computer, check the 'USB debugging' option (mostly under 'Developer options') and make sure it is 'ON'.
4. Read Kindle books on an Android tablet / phone
All local books are displayed under 'On Device' shelf (downloaded books should be placed under the default 'Kindle' folder). Tap a title to open and read. Holding down a word enables users to note, highlight and do other operations (search in Book, search Wikipedia or search the Web). You can also tap 'Download' in the bottom of the screen so as to add a free dictionary to Kindle app. The whole downloading process only takes several minutes in general.
5. Remove DRM from Kindle books
In the end, there is one more thing I have to mention. Users do not really possess their purchased Kindle books although they have paid for them. What people really possess is the ticket to reading. In case the ticket (eBook) provider ended its service, such as Mobipocket and Fictionwise, readers would lose their purchased books for good. Therefore I suggest you remove DRM from Kindle books in order to back up these books permanently.
Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.blogspot.com.