Xoom, Honeycomb, ereader app that works

Onemack · 06-11-2011, 02:17 AM

Got a new Xoom on release in Australia a few days ago, excellent, apart from the fact that i cannot read or download my ebooks to it, have tried apps such as Alkido, Ireader, Moon plus , etc. These all download, but for some reason will not recognise my books and I cannot work out how to transfer them from the laptop. Incidentally Win 7 recognises Xoom as a device not as a driver, but apart from this the problem is one of recognition. only one out of approx 500, has been recognised this was a DRM epub, bought from Borders Australia.

Kobo is installed on the Xoom but wont let me access my books because I am not in USA (my partners Ipad2 has no problem) I cannot download my Sony books because the Sony app will not download to Australia, the same applies to the Borders USA site, the Australian Borders site does not download the app to Xoom; but it is coming soon? they say (because they are in liquidation I seriously doubt it) in spite of the fact that Sony, Borders and Kobo download full versions to my laptop (Win7/64). All i need is a magic app that will allow me to access my books on the Xoom.

Any suggestions

All I need is for some benign, intelligent genius out there to solve my problem for me, pleeeeese

John

HansTWN · 06-11-2011, 03:42 AM

Your magic app is MarketEnabler. It will let you download US only apps.

Or a US VPN, of course. If you have a Windows 7 laptop you can also set up a VPN there and then share your connection via your WiFi.

Onemack · 06-11-2011, 09:43 PM

Yea it works, at least sufficiently to enable me to transfer the books I am currently reading, I used the Market Enabler combined with Calibre Library transfer.

Thanks heaps. I did not really understand the last paragraph of your help, but all's good.

Eventually the Australian branches of Borders and Sony, might get around to honeycomb apps, but i wouldn't hold my breath

John

HansTWN · 06-12-2011, 12:42 AM

VPN stands for "virtual private network". What it means is that you first connect to another computer (called server) and get your further outgoing connection through that server. So if that server is in the US, then websites will think you are in the US.

There are many free VPN services, but also fast and stable ones you have to pay for.

mgmueller · 06-14-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onemack

Got a new Xoom on release in Australia a few days ago, excellent, apart from the fact that i cannot read or download my ebooks to it, have tried apps such as Alkido, Ireader, Moon plus , etc. These all download, but for some reason will not recognise my books and I cannot work out how to transfer them from the laptop. Incidentally Win 7 recognises Xoom as a device not as a driver, but apart from this the problem is one of recognition. only one out of approx 500, has been recognised this was a DRM epub, bought from Borders Australia.

Kobo is installed on the Xoom but wont let me access my books because I am not in USA (my partners Ipad2 has no problem) I cannot download my Sony books because the Sony app will not download to Australia, the same applies to the Borders USA site, the Australian Borders site does not download the app to Xoom; but it is coming soon? they say (because they are in liquidation I seriously doubt it) in spite of the fact that Sony, Borders and Kobo download full versions to my laptop (Win7/64). All i need is a magic app that will allow me to access my books on the Xoom.

Any suggestions

All I need is for some benign, intelligent genius out there to solve my problem for me, pleeeeese

John

Most convenient way:
Install "WiFi File Explorer Pro" from the market.
Via web browser on PC or Mac you can copy your books to the Xoom. For now obviously to internal memory, but working flawlessly.
For "Aldiko", put the books in the folder "eBooks/import". Then import them.

JTAL604622 · 09-17-2011, 11:24 PM

Try Mantano ebook reader, its cost about 6 usd, but worth every penny, there is a 7 day trial available that i used before i bought it.

kennyc · 09-21-2011, 07:12 AM

Have you tried FBReader? I'm using it a bit more these days since the last release, it's getting better and better.

marino.DV · 09-22-2011, 05:44 AM

Had the same problem in Europe and the VPN advice is the one to go. It does give you a little headache but after making it happen it's worth the effort

wsoomro · 10-28-2011, 03:09 PM

I Think
Komik Reader Is Best For Honeycomb
See Market Link:
market.android.com/details?id=com.komik.free

SCION · 10-28-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTAL604622

Try Mantano ebook reader, its cost about 6 usd, but worth every penny, there is a 7 day trial available that i used before i bought it.

There's a free version supported by ads now. The trial version is no longer available.

Ken Maltby · 01-09-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperbVPN

Hello everybody,
I am using Australian VPN with Superb VPN Services and I am very satisfied. Speed is fine and connection is reliable.

And it just happens to share your username, wow how cool is that?

And you found it for your first and only post to this forum, amazing!!

Ken

kennyc · 01-09-2012, 04:11 PM

My thought exactly! And first post as well.

06-11-2011, 02:17 AM	#1
Onemack Groupie Posts: 177 Karma: 1160 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tasmania Device: Kindle P/W, Kobo Aura, Kobo Libre 2, Boyue likebook P10	Xoom, Honeycomb, ereader app that works Got a new Xoom on release in Australia a few days ago, excellent, apart from the fact that i cannot read or download my ebooks to it, have tried apps such as Alkido, Ireader, Moon plus , etc. These all download, but for some reason will not recognise my books and I cannot work out how to transfer them from the laptop. Incidentally Win 7 recognises Xoom as a device not as a driver, but apart from this the problem is one of recognition. only one out of approx 500, has been recognised this was a DRM epub, bought from Borders Australia. Kobo is installed on the Xoom but wont let me access my books because I am not in USA (my partners Ipad2 has no problem) I cannot download my Sony books because the Sony app will not download to Australia, the same applies to the Borders USA site, the Australian Borders site does not download the app to Xoom; but it is coming soon? they say (because they are in liquidation I seriously doubt it) in spite of the fact that Sony, Borders and Kobo download full versions to my laptop (Win7/64). All i need is a magic app that will allow me to access my books on the Xoom. Any suggestions All I need is for some benign, intelligent genius out there to solve my problem for me, pleeeeese John

06-11-2011, 03:42 AM	#2
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Your magic app is MarketEnabler. It will let you download US only apps. Or a US VPN, of course. If you have a Windows 7 laptop you can also set up a VPN there and then share your connection via your WiFi. Last edited by HansTWN; 06-11-2011 at 03:45 AM.

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Onemack Groupie Posts: 177 Karma: 1160 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tasmania Device: Kindle P/W, Kobo Aura, Kobo Libre 2, Boyue likebook P10	Yea it works, at least sufficiently to enable me to transfer the books I am currently reading, I used the Market Enabler combined with Calibre Library transfer. Thanks heaps. I did not really understand the last paragraph of your help, but all's good. Eventually the Australian branches of Borders and Sony, might get around to honeycomb apps, but i wouldn't hold my breath John

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HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	VPN stands for "virtual private network". What it means is that you first connect to another computer (called server) and get your further outgoing connection through that server. So if that server is in the US, then websites will think you are in the US. There are many free VPN services, but also fast and stable ones you have to pay for.

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JTAL604622 Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Sony 900	Try Mantano ebook reader, its cost about 6 usd, but worth every penny, there is a 7 day trial available that i used before i bought it.

09-21-2011, 07:12 AM	#7
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Have you tried FBReader? I'm using it a bit more these days since the last release, it's getting better and better.

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marino.DV Groupie Posts: 163 Karma: 651780 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: none	Had the same problem in Europe and the VPN advice is the one to go. It does give you a little headache but after making it happen it's worth the effort

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wsoomro Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: none	I Think Komik Reader Is Best For Honeycomb See Market Link: market.android.com/details?id=com.komik.free

01-09-2012, 04:11 PM	#12
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	My thought exactly! And first post as well.