Kobo app for Microsoft Surface

beardude1969 · 04-23-2014, 06:58 AM

Hi! I just purchased a Mircrosoft Surface Pro 2 and installed the Kobo app (for Win 8). All my purchased books from Kobo appear, but I can find no way to import .epubs that I purchased elsewhere, or work docs in .epub format into the new app. On my Kobo app for ipad, i could connect my iPad to my computer and transfer, or email a copy of the .epub to myself, open my email and when I click download, it asks me what app i wanted to open it in, Kobo, iBooks, etc.. I can find no way to do this in Win 8 on the Surface.

Beardude

So frustrated! Please help!

cybmole · 04-23-2014, 08:48 AM

if you go to the app - settings - is there an import books option - that is how it works on android tablets ?

i.e. 2 step
1. put books somewhere on device
2. import books - app scans the device - telss you what it can see - you tick the ones you want imported

beardude1969 · 04-23-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybmole

if you go to the app - settings - is there an import books option - that is how it works on android tablets ?

i.e. 2 step
1. put books somewhere on device
2. import books - app scans the device - telss you what it can see - you tick the ones you want imported

unfortunately I can't find an option for any of those. Thanks all the same. I can't seem to find a setting option there either. Strange

cybmole · 04-23-2014, 09:57 AM

OK - I guess you need to fiind the windows8 equivalent of the triple line icon that android uses for settings.

are you using the newly relaunched app or the old poorly rated one ?

http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...one-app-works/

beardude1969 · 04-23-2014, 10:14 AM

It's the newly relaunched one.

paola · 04-23-2014, 01:45 PM

I have it on Windows 8.1, and I can't import anything either (while there is an option to do so in the android version of the app).

beardude1969 · 04-23-2014, 01:59 PM

I sent a message to Kobo regarding this. I will post if I find anything of use!

filmo · 04-23-2014, 03:00 PM

There is Adobe Reader app for Windows 8 Tablets might solve your problem.
http://blogs.adobe.com/readermobile/...ows-8-tablets/
Windows devises forum.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=263

What is your tablet brand and model?

Sharkus · 04-23-2014, 03:44 PM

At present the Windows 8 application does not support the import (or what we would term "side-loading") of files. This is something that will be addressed in a future update.

04-23-2014, 06:58 AM	#1
beardude1969 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo reader	Kobo app for Microsoft Surface Hi! I just purchased a Mircrosoft Surface Pro 2 and installed the Kobo app (for Win 8). All my purchased books from Kobo appear, but I can find no way to import .epubs that I purchased elsewhere, or work docs in .epub format into the new app. On my Kobo app for ipad, i could connect my iPad to my computer and transfer, or email a copy of the .epub to myself, open my email and when I click download, it asks me what app i wanted to open it in, Kobo, iBooks, etc.. I can find no way to do this in Win 8 on the Surface. Beardude So frustrated! Please help!

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04-23-2014, 08:48 AM	#2
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	if you go to the app - settings - is there an import books option - that is how it works on android tablets ? i.e. 2 step 1. put books somewhere on device 2. import books - app scans the device - telss you what it can see - you tick the ones you want imported

04-23-2014, 09:57 AM	#4
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	OK - I guess you need to fiind the windows8 equivalent of the triple line icon that android uses for settings. are you using the newly relaunched app or the old poorly rated one ? http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...one-app-works/

04-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#5
beardude1969 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo reader	It's the newly relaunched one.

04-23-2014, 01:45 PM	#6
paola Wizard Posts: 2,840 Karma: 5843878 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Device: Pocketbook Pro 903, (beloved Pocketbook 360 RIP), Kobo Mini, Kobo Aura	I have it on Windows 8.1, and I can't import anything either (while there is an option to do so in the android version of the app).

04-23-2014, 01:59 PM	#7
beardude1969 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo reader	I sent a message to Kobo regarding this. I will post if I find anything of use!

04-23-2014, 03:00 PM	#8
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	There is Adobe Reader app for Windows 8 Tablets might solve your problem. http://blogs.adobe.com/readermobile/...ows-8-tablets/ Windows devises forum. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=263 What is your tablet brand and model?

04-23-2014, 03:44 PM	#9
Sharkus Evangelist Posts: 444 Karma: 2269648 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo: Original, WiFi, Touch, Aura, Aura H20, MiniGloHD ;) iOS app	At present the Windows 8 application does not support the import (or what we would term "side-loading") of files. This is something that will be addressed in a future update.

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