Troubleshooting Kindle Touch transfer from tablet

MJLee · 05-21-2016, 06:32 AM

First time poster since I'm a Kobo lover heretical as it may be

however both my Kobo Aura H20 and now my Samsung tablet need to be serviced and I need something to read on meanwhile . So I want to pick up a cheapo Kindle WiFi 6" Touch just to use a reserve. However, there is no sd card, presumably because it's an old model, so the question is, can I transfer ebooks from the Samsung tablet or the usb stick i have my ebooks on, or do I need a computer? Or is there another solution to geting the books on the reader without using a computer?

Very grateful if someone can help me.

HarryT · 05-21-2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MJLee

First time poster since I'm a Kobo lover heretical as it may be

however both my Kobo Aura H20 and now my Samsung tablet need to be serviced and I need something to read on meanwhile . So I want to pick up a cheapo Kindle WiFi 6" Touch just to use a reserve. However, there is no sd card, presumably because it's an old model,

No eInk Kindle has an SD card slot.

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so the question is, can I transfer ebooks from the Samsung tablet or the usb stick i have my ebooks on, or do I need a computer? Or is there another solution to geting the books on the reader without using a computer?

You need to use a computer. And, of course, if you've been using a Kobo your books are presumably in ePub format, so you'll need to convert them (eg using Calibre) to Kindle format before transferring them.

MJLee · 05-21-2016, 11:56 PM

Damn so I can't connect the tablet and the Kindle with a usb cable and transfer the books that way?

eschwartz · 05-22-2016, 12:38 AM

A tablet is not suitable for this sort of thing to begin with...

But as long as the tablet can operate as a USB host, i.e. it supports USB On-The-Go, you should have no problems besides the obvious awkwardness of trying to treat a tablet like a computer. Just plug your standard USB storage device (the Kindle) into the OTG-capable tablet and it will appear like any other sd card, flash drive, or similar.

HarryT · 05-22-2016, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

A tablet is not suitable for this sort of thing to begin with...

But as long as the tablet can operate as a USB host, i.e. it supports USB On-The-Go, you should have no problems besides the obvious awkwardness of trying to treat a tablet like a computer. Just plug your standard USB storage device (the Kindle) into the OTG-capable tablet and it will appear like any other sd card, flash drive, or similar.

Technically true, but...

1. Are the books concerned already in Kindle format? If not, they will need to be converted to the appropriate format, which requires a PC.

2. Do the books have DRM? If so, this will prevent a direct transfer from one device to another. They will need to be processed on a PC.

Hence my conclusion that, in all likelihood, the process will require a PC.

MJLee · 05-22-2016, 07:56 AM

Sigh, I just figured out that for a little more than 2$ I can get it sent to me before I have to get the tablet serviced so no problem then with hooking it up to the computer. Gah, I'm an idiot.

eschwartz · 05-22-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Technically true, but...

1. Are the books concerned already in Kindle format? If not, they will need to be converted to the appropriate format, which requires a PC.

2. Do the books have DRM? If so, this will prevent a direct transfer from one device to another. They will need to be processed on a PC.

Hence my conclusion that, in all likelihood, the process will require a PC.

It goes without saying that you can only transfer the books from a tablet to the Kindle, if the books you need to transfer are actually on the tablet.

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Originally Posted by MJLee

Sigh, I just figured out that for a little more than 2$ I can get it sent to me before I have to get the tablet serviced so no problem then with hooking it up to the computer. Gah, I'm an idiot.

Not really sure what you are referring to.

You can indeed send books wirelessly to the Kindle, but it doesn't cost anything... assuming you send it via WiFi rather than 3G.

But how does that solve your problem, and what does that have to do with "before I have to get the tablet serviced"?

HarryT · 05-22-2016, 08:45 AM

We need a little more detail in order to be able to give you useful help:

1. What reading app are you using on your tablet?
2. What format are your books currently in?
3. How did you get the books onto your tablet? Transfer from a PC, or download directly from a bookstore?

If you can answer these questions, we'll be able to give you sensible advice about how best you can transfer them to a Kindle.

NullNix · 05-22-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

No eInk Kindle has an SD card slot.

The Kindle 1 had one, to make up for its massive 250MiB of internal storage.

HarryT · 05-23-2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NullNix

The Kindle 1 had one, to make up for its massive 250MiB of internal storage.

No eInk Kindle that anyone is likely to buy today has an SD card slot.

NullNix · 05-23-2016, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

No eInk Kindle that anyone is likely to buy today has an SD card slot.

True enough, unless you're geekmaster that is.

05-21-2016, 06:32 AM	#1
MJLee Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	Kindle Touch transfer from tablet First time poster since I'm a Kobo lover heretical as it may be however both my Kobo Aura H20 and now my Samsung tablet need to be serviced and I need something to read on meanwhile . So I want to pick up a cheapo Kindle WiFi 6" Touch just to use a reserve. However, there is no sd card, presumably because it's an old model, so the question is, can I transfer ebooks from the Samsung tablet or the usb stick i have my ebooks on, or do I need a computer? Or is there another solution to geting the books on the reader without using a computer? Very grateful if someone can help me.

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05-21-2016, 11:56 PM	#3
MJLee Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	Damn so I can't connect the tablet and the Kindle with a usb cable and transfer the books that way?

05-22-2016, 12:38 AM	#4
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	A tablet is not suitable for this sort of thing to begin with... But as long as the tablet can operate as a USB host, i.e. it supports USB On-The-Go, you should have no problems besides the obvious awkwardness of trying to treat a tablet like a computer. Just plug your standard USB storage device (the Kindle) into the OTG-capable tablet and it will appear like any other sd card, flash drive, or similar.

05-22-2016, 07:56 AM	#6
MJLee Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	Sigh, I just figured out that for a little more than 2$ I can get it sent to me before I have to get the tablet serviced so no problem then with hooking it up to the computer. Gah, I'm an idiot.

05-22-2016, 08:45 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	We need a little more detail in order to be able to give you useful help: 1. What reading app are you using on your tablet? 2. What format are your books currently in? 3. How did you get the books onto your tablet? Transfer from a PC, or download directly from a bookstore? If you can answer these questions, we'll be able to give you sensible advice about how best you can transfer them to a Kindle.

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