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Old 11-01-2011, 01:34 PM   #1
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I'm a member of audible.com, but can't seem to download the app onto the Vox. Can't get it thru the android market, amazon market, or a bunch of others I've tried. It seems I need an android related phonenumber... and don't have one

Has anyone else managed to download audible or some other audio book site? Any clues on how to get it?

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Old 11-01-2011, 01:51 PM   #2
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From the audible website: http://audible.custhelp.com/app/answ...le-for-android

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Devices without the Android Market are not officially supported for use with the Audible for Android application. If you would like to try installing a beta version of the application on your device, you may do so by visiting our Google Group at the following link.

Please Note: All beta application assistance and support related questions must be directed to the Google Group forum. Our Customer Care team is not able to provide support to users of the beta application.


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Old 11-01-2011, 02:22 PM   #3
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Yeah... no.

It redirects to the android app site, which won't allow me to download because I don't have a phone number attached to the account. I've tried some of the other sites that are listed here, but none have it. I'm sure there must a way, just can't figure it out.
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Old 11-01-2011, 02:42 PM   #4
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Yeah... no.

It redirects to the android app site, which won't allow me to download because I don't have a phone number attached to the account. I've tried some of the other sites that are listed here, but none have it. I'm sure there must a way, just can't figure it out.
Here's the most recent one from the Android Market. Try it.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5210431/Audi...6%20Market.apk
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Old 11-01-2011, 04:32 PM   #5
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Wheeeeee! I got it! Thank you so much! Now off to see if I can find the Sony reader app! Any ideas for that?

You guys are amazing!
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Old 11-01-2011, 05:20 PM   #6
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Wheeeeee! I got it! Thank you so much! Now off to see if I can find the Sony reader app! Any ideas for that?

You guys are amazing!
The Sony Reader app that's available to those who don't own a Sony Tablet does not allow for sideloading. It's just for Sony Store purchases. It was released in January and it's still a version 1.0 app. It's very buggy with minimal features.

I have the tablet version of the app, so I can't help you with this one. This version is supposed to be available in December for other tablets.

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Old 11-23-2011, 06:46 PM   #7
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THANK YOU!!

I got Audible installed on my new Vox thanks to this thread. Can't wait to try it out now! Thank you all!
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Old 11-25-2011, 05:38 PM   #8
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I really enjoy listening to podcasts on the vox, but audio cuts out, on my favourite station podcasts e.g.

http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/massey-archi...y-of-progress/

I can listen to these Massey lectures, no problem, on my netbook, but audio is forever cutting out on the cbc podcasts..............(on air radio works fine).

I seem to have no audio problems on other podcast sites.
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Old 12-25-2011, 10:40 AM   #9
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Here's the most recent one from the Android Market. Try it.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5210431/Audi...6%20Market.apk
Took hours to find your perfect fix. Thank you very much.
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Old 12-25-2011, 03:04 PM   #10
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Wheeeeee! I got it! Thank you so much! Now off to see if I can find the Sony reader app! Any ideas for that?

You guys are amazing!
if your Sony reader books are epubs, you can add them to the Vox using Dropbox and read using either Aldiko or Kobo apps. You don't actually need the Sony reader app unless your books are in their old BBeB format.
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Old 12-25-2011, 09:42 PM   #11
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Wheeeeee! I got it! Thank you so much! Now off to see if I can find the Sony reader app! Any ideas for that?

You guys are amazing!
I use Ambling Bookplayer for Audiobooks. It's fantastic! You can get it from their site.
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I know a solution has already popped up, but another option is installing the Android Market.
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Old 01-21-2013, 11:26 AM   #13
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my favorite website for all forms of free books (ebooks, audio, mp3, iphone) is www.booksshouldbefree.com or otherwise known as librivox.org
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