Would like to downgrade to prior version of Scribd

SteveK · 01-19-2015, 04:51 PM

Recently I used Scribd on a tablet I hadn't used or updated for a while, so the tablet had an earlier version (3.5.2) of Scribd. I was pleased to see that the margins in this version are much narrower than in the current version and, more importantly, this version had NO hyphenated words at the end of any line, unlike the current version. I've always found hyphenation to be a distraction, particularly when it is done incorrectly, and much prefer the word be wrapped to the next line.

I was hoping I could downgrade my main tablet to an earlier version of Scribd, but I contacted them and they no longer offer the APK for any version except the current version. I also searched online and was unable to find any prior versions. Yes, search results did match the version I entered in the search, but any download attempt always resulted in downloading the current version.

Is there anywhere I can find and download a prior version of Scribd? Also, is there a later version than 3.5.2 that would have the reasonable margins, etc? In other words, what is the last version before Scribd incorporated the wide margins of the current version 3.8.1, and how can I obtain this version?

Meanwhile, I've contacted Scribd (again) and asked them to offer the reader more control options, but I'm not holding my breath that this will actually happen.

Thanks in advance for your help.
SteveK

pidgeon92 · 01-19-2015, 05:51 PM

You have inspired me to go hunting for this version, which I found here:

http://scribd.en.uptodown.com/android/download/67929

I was successful in downloading the apk and installing it on my Nexus 7. The margins are much better. I might actually finish the book I started two months ago.

SteveK · 01-19-2015, 07:35 PM

Pidgeon92- perfect! I was able to install the earlier version after uninstalling the current version. I may switch to the current version when reading nonfiction, as I don't believe this prior version handles endnotes, but obviously that is not usually a problem with fiction.

Scribd definitely took a giant step backwards when they abandoned the formatting of this version.

Thanks for your information, and I'm glad my question "inspired" you, and that you like the results.

Happy reading!
SteveK

Atunah · 01-19-2015, 08:18 PM

I too use an older version because of horrible margins and hyphenation. I use 3.6.2, which was the last version before the changes.
So I keep that apk for safe keeping. I also have a 3.4 that I saved and now I have the one you just posted too, just in case.

As long as the older versions work on my devices, I will use them.

SteveK · 01-19-2015, 10:14 PM

Atunah- do you have a link for 3.6.2? I'd like to use the latest version possible without sacrificing the reasonable margins, etc.
Thanks!
SteveK

Atunah · 01-19-2015, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveK

Atunah- do you have a link for 3.6.2? I'd like to use the latest version possible without sacrificing the reasonable margins, etc.
Thanks!
SteveK

I send you a pm

SteveK · 01-20-2015, 09:11 AM

Atunah - thanks for the pm. Version 3.6.2 now installed.

Thanks again.
SteveK

ShimSham · 01-20-2015, 12:25 PM

I am quite happy, with the latest version of the app, on my 7" Nook HD and my 8.3" Hudl 2 tablet, especially now audiobooks are available. But just for information, using the link pidgeon92 provided, I found version 3.6.2 available to download here:
http://scribd.en.uptodown.com/android/download/72257

01-19-2015, 04:51 PM	#1
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	Would like to downgrade to prior version of Scribd Recently I used Scribd on a tablet I hadn't used or updated for a while, so the tablet had an earlier version (3.5.2) of Scribd. I was pleased to see that the margins in this version are much narrower than in the current version and, more importantly, this version had NO hyphenated words at the end of any line, unlike the current version. I've always found hyphenation to be a distraction, particularly when it is done incorrectly, and much prefer the word be wrapped to the next line. I was hoping I could downgrade my main tablet to an earlier version of Scribd, but I contacted them and they no longer offer the APK for any version except the current version. I also searched online and was unable to find any prior versions. Yes, search results did match the version I entered in the search, but any download attempt always resulted in downloading the current version. Is there anywhere I can find and download a prior version of Scribd? Also, is there a later version than 3.5.2 that would have the reasonable margins, etc? In other words, what is the last version before Scribd incorporated the wide margins of the current version 3.8.1, and how can I obtain this version? Meanwhile, I've contacted Scribd (again) and asked them to offer the reader more control options, but I'm not holding my breath that this will actually happen. Thanks in advance for your help. SteveK

01-19-2015, 07:35 PM	#3
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	Pidgeon92- perfect! I was able to install the earlier version after uninstalling the current version. I may switch to the current version when reading nonfiction, as I don't believe this prior version handles endnotes, but obviously that is not usually a problem with fiction. Scribd definitely took a giant step backwards when they abandoned the formatting of this version. Thanks for your information, and I'm glad my question "inspired" you, and that you like the results. Happy reading! SteveK Last edited by SteveK; 01-19-2015 at 08:13 PM.

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01-19-2015, 05:51 PM	#2
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	You have inspired me to go hunting for this version, which I found here: http://scribd.en.uptodown.com/android/download/67929 I was successful in downloading the apk and installing it on my Nexus 7. The margins are much better. I might actually finish the book I started two months ago.

01-19-2015, 08:18 PM	#4
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	I too use an older version because of horrible margins and hyphenation. I use 3.6.2, which was the last version before the changes. So I keep that apk for safe keeping. I also have a 3.4 that I saved and now I have the one you just posted too, just in case. As long as the older versions work on my devices, I will use them.

01-19-2015, 10:14 PM	#5
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	Atunah- do you have a link for 3.6.2? I'd like to use the latest version possible without sacrificing the reasonable margins, etc. Thanks! SteveK

01-20-2015, 09:11 AM	#7
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	Atunah - thanks for the pm. Version 3.6.2 now installed. Thanks again. SteveK

01-20-2015, 12:25 PM	#8
ShimSham Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 402694 Join Date: May 2013 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Touch	I am quite happy, with the latest version of the app, on my 7" Nook HD and my 8.3" Hudl 2 tablet, especially now audiobooks are available. But just for information, using the link pidgeon92 provided, I found version 3.6.2 available to download here: http://scribd.en.uptodown.com/android/download/72257

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