Will non-drm prc (mobi) files work with the Kindle app?

tmgplc · 12-30-2009, 09:41 PM

Hello,

I am using Mobipocket on my Blackberry to do some light reading when I have a chance. All of my files are prc/mobi files and drm free. Will I be able to read these files in the new Blackberry Kindle App? I know the App for Blackberry is not yet released, but for those who use the iPhone are you able to read just plain prc files on your iPhone?

I want to ditch the Mobipocket ereader because it is flakey and being phased out, but no other blackberry readers will read my prc files.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

osnova · 12-30-2009, 10:22 PM

You know that the Amazon format (azw, not topaz) is just plain mobipocket, right?
The Kindle for PC application reads regular prc files that are without DRM. So, I do not see any reason for the Blackberry application not to support prc files.

daffy4u · 12-30-2009, 11:05 PM

The issue is going to be how to get your non-DRM mobi books onto your Blackberry and into the app. If the Kindle for Blackberry app is anything like the Kindle for iPod app, I don't know of a way to get non-Amazon books into the app.

Folks have figured out a way to pull books out of the Kindle for iPod app but I don't know if anyone has been able to reverse the process with books from another source.

rogerinnyc · 01-16-2010, 04:20 PM

I can't speak to the Kindle for Blackberry app, but as to Kindle for PC and Kindle for iPhone, it's relatively easy to load your mobi/prc files (without drm) purchased elsewhere. You just need to find the folder in which the Kindle App stores books and then add yours. So, for a PC running Windows 7, the folder is /documents/My Kindle Content. On an iPhone, the folder is var/mobile/applications/kindle/ebooks. Of course, to get a file into your iphone, it's a whole lot easier if you're jailbroken (i don't know how to do it if you're not). Hope that helps.

SensualPoet · 01-24-2010, 07:02 PM

Did anyone figure this out? On the Blackberry Bold 9000 -- and I presume this is true for most other models -- data can be stored in a logical folder system that actually offloads to the data card. I'd expect the Blackberry app would be looking in there. Drop your files into that folder with a USB cable and -- voila! -- you should be good to go.

thinkpad · 02-07-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

I don't know of a way to get non-Amazon books into the app.

You got to be kidding me

. This will not be good for the Kindle app on the iPad (given its allowed on in the firsts place) if you can only access books from Amazon.

Sixes · 10-12-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerinnyc

On an iPhone, the folder is var/mobile/applications/kindle/ebooks. Of course, to get a file into your iphone, it's a whole lot easier if you're jailbroken (i don't know how to do it if you're not). Hope that helps.

FWIW, on my iPhone with iOS4 the path is:

Code:

/var/mobile/Applications/EC0CB312-385A-4B00-ADFA-F0FE0B9D6BE6/Documents/eBooks

But yes, just dropping a DRM-free .mobi file in works well.

Scottie · 01-05-2011, 10:13 PM

Hey, it's really easy to get the mobi files onto your Mac, PC or iDevice. I put a simple writeup here.

http://www.allaboutgoingdigital.com/...ce-kindle-app/

Pushka · 01-05-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

The issue is going to be how to get your non-DRM mobi books onto your Blackberry and into the app. If the Kindle for Blackberry app is anything like the Kindle for iPod app, I don't know of a way to get non-Amazon books into the app.

Folks have figured out a way to pull books out of the Kindle for iPod app but I don't know if anyone has been able to reverse the process with books from another source.

I have received documents in an email, then when they open up, I am asked which app I want to use to read them. Not sure if I can get the kindle to do it though.

12-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
tmgplc Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Device: iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, Kindle Fire 7" (2014)	Will non-drm prc (mobi) files work with the Kindle app? Hello, I am using Mobipocket on my Blackberry to do some light reading when I have a chance. All of my files are prc/mobi files and drm free. Will I be able to read these files in the new Blackberry Kindle App? I know the App for Blackberry is not yet released, but for those who use the iPhone are you able to read just plain prc files on your iPhone? I want to ditch the Mobipocket ereader because it is flakey and being phased out, but no other blackberry readers will read my prc files. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,

01-16-2010, 04:20 PM	#4
rogerinnyc Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 944808 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Forma and Aura One; Kindle Voyage; Galaxy Note 10	Get PRC/Mobi Files into Kindle Apps I can't speak to the Kindle for Blackberry app, but as to Kindle for PC and Kindle for iPhone, it's relatively easy to load your mobi/prc files (without drm) purchased elsewhere. You just need to find the folder in which the Kindle App stores books and then add yours. So, for a PC running Windows 7, the folder is /documents/My Kindle Content. On an iPhone, the folder is var/mobile/applications/kindle/ebooks. Of course, to get a file into your iphone, it's a whole lot easier if you're jailbroken (i don't know how to do it if you're not). Hope that helps.

01-05-2011, 10:13 PM	#8
Scottie Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device:	Hey, it's really easy to get the mobi files onto your Mac, PC or iDevice. I put a simple writeup here. http://www.allaboutgoingdigital.com/...ce-kindle-app/ Last edited by Scottie; 03-07-2011 at 03:06 AM.

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12-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
osnova Kindler of the Flame Posts: 582 Karma: 646016 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US of A Device: K DX,3,KT,KP,KF, KFHD; Nook C, PRS600, iPad, Xoom, N900, N810, Zaurus	You know that the Amazon format (azw, not topaz) is just plain mobipocket, right? The Kindle for PC application reads regular prc files that are without DRM. So, I do not see any reason for the Blackberry application not to support prc files.

12-30-2009, 11:05 PM	#3
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	The issue is going to be how to get your non-DRM mobi books onto your Blackberry and into the app. If the Kindle for Blackberry app is anything like the Kindle for iPod app, I don't know of a way to get non-Amazon books into the app. Folks have figured out a way to pull books out of the Kindle for iPod app but I don't know if anyone has been able to reverse the process with books from another source.

01-24-2010, 07:02 PM	#5
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	Did anyone figure this out? On the Blackberry Bold 9000 -- and I presume this is true for most other models -- data can be stored in a logical folder system that actually offloads to the data card. I'd expect the Blackberry app would be looking in there. Drop your files into that folder with a USB cable and -- voila! -- you should be good to go.

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