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Alpha o · 03-27-2016, 10:22 AM

If Kobo would show file formats even if it can't or won't open them would help. Then I could make sure I have the right file when I'm deleting.

I don't download to Kobo. Usually wifi is off. I download to the computer, then transfer to the ext.drive - on my computer, that's usually f. I don't use the Kobo desktop, either. It's disabled on the computer. I use usb cables.
I do have to use Amazon Desktop if I buy from them, but it gets disabled after use.

If I have a mess of books on a usb device or another card, I use Calibre. There is a heading for device and one for card. I use card. Card to me is external card. Device is internal memory. I just copy and paste. I switch the card between and Android tablet and the Kobo.

I'll see books in triplicate on the Kobo, check the internal memory, and the external card, and I don't see the listings. Kobo will add the book in the original file format if it's been converted, and by doing the highlighting all the epubs and pdfs, I found out that where the format tag is matters. If epub is first in the list, it gets included with the epubs. If epub is last on the list, it is overlooked. Example - converted Amazon. Amazon's AZW3 or whatever shows first in the formats, then a comma, then epub. epub is totally ignored in that position. Same with PDF.

Somehow Kobo is seeing both tags and putting both files on the card, even if I only say to send one. (the epub) If I hook up to the computer, I only see one file. On the Kobo, there are 2 or possibly 3 copies of the book. Kobo Library shows only one copy.
I'm still using the last 3.15 ---- whatever.

The Android 4.1 tablet doesn't do this.

It's looking like I might have to find an e-ink Android and get rid of Google. I don't need a Google account for books. I can purchase on computer and download.

You had articles about changing to linux on the e-reader. I'm familiar with Ubuntu and Mint, but even those give file formats on the computer. Would they do the same on an e-reader? I'd need a step by step. I've done phones but only used CyanogenMod as they had the best instructions, step by step.

03-27-2016, 10:22 AM	#9
Alpha o Addict Posts: 282 Karma: 2603524 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Onyx Boox Darwin, inkBOOK Obsidian	If Kobo would show file formats even if it can't or won't open them would help. Then I could make sure I have the right file when I'm deleting. I don't download to Kobo. Usually wifi is off. I download to the computer, then transfer to the ext.drive - on my computer, that's usually f. I don't use the Kobo desktop, either. It's disabled on the computer. I use usb cables. I do have to use Amazon Desktop if I buy from them, but it gets disabled after use. If I have a mess of books on a usb device or another card, I use Calibre. There is a heading for device and one for card. I use card. Card to me is external card. Device is internal memory. I just copy and paste. I switch the card between and Android tablet and the Kobo. I'll see books in triplicate on the Kobo, check the internal memory, and the external card, and I don't see the listings. Kobo will add the book in the original file format if it's been converted, and by doing the highlighting all the epubs and pdfs, I found out that where the format tag is matters. If epub is first in the list, it gets included with the epubs. If epub is last on the list, it is overlooked. Example - converted Amazon. Amazon's AZW3 or whatever shows first in the formats, then a comma, then epub. epub is totally ignored in that position. Same with PDF. Somehow Kobo is seeing both tags and putting both files on the card, even if I only say to send one. (the epub) If I hook up to the computer, I only see one file. On the Kobo, there are 2 or possibly 3 copies of the book. Kobo Library shows only one copy. I'm still using the last 3.15 ---- whatever. The Android 4.1 tablet doesn't do this. It's looking like I might have to find an e-ink Android and get rid of Google. I don't need a Google account for books. I can purchase on computer and download. You had articles about changing to linux on the e-reader. I'm familiar with Ubuntu and Mint, but even those give file formats on the computer. Would they do the same on an e-reader? I'd need a step by step. I've done phones but only used CyanogenMod as they had the best instructions, step by step. Last edited by Alpha o; 03-27-2016 at 10:27 AM.