Thread: iPad Reading mobi on iPad - my struggles
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Old 03-09-2019, 02:37 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Jon12345 View Post
Let me start by saying I have never been a fan of the way Apple locks down everything. My issue wouldn't be there if i had an Android tablet, but I have inherited an iPad Air 2. I like it in that it is solid and I prefer the screen aspect ratio, making it ideal for reading.

But, the struggles I have been having getting my mobi file into the Kindle app, or some of the other eReader apps, has been extensive. With an Android, I just drag and drop - a non-brainer. But with the ipad, they want you to go through hoops and they prevent you from achieving your goal with simplicity.

So, I waNt to read some mobi files on my iPad. Which app should I use and how do I get it there?!! The Kindle app seems to require you to have your books uploaded to your Amazon account, but I don't want that. I have a kindle paperwhite with a separate selection of books and I don't want that collection and my iPad collection together. I just want to periodically put the files I want into an app where I can read the mobi file and highlight various parts of text. It is for study.

Please note, I do not have iTunes.

What do you guys suggest?
Store your books in Calibre, store your calibre catalog in your computer's Dropbox folder (which will then sync to Dropbox online) and when you go to dropbox on your ipad, choose the book you want, and do "open in.." and choose Kindle or whichever mobi reader is your preference. If you don't use dropbox or calibre, it would be a good idea to start. its easy and free, and oh so convenient.
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