Wireless file transfer from and to kobo libra

[jogjajammed]

Hi all,

Im getting kobo libra today, got exited for it delivered. Im planning to use KOReader with it for better epub and pdf compatibility. Regarding to this i have some questions

1. Is there any way to transfer files wirelessly (epubs) to kobo libra from Android phone?

2. I like to take screenshots with KOReader when im reading. So, in vice versa from question 1, is there any way to transfer screenshots (png) from kobo libra? And can it transfer my exported koreader booknotes (html) file from libra as well?

Thanks in advance,
Have a good day.

[John F]

Originally Posted by jogjajammed

Hi all,

Im getting kobo libra today, got exited for it delivered. Im planning to use KOReader with it for better epub and pdf compatibility. Regarding to this i have some questions

1. Is there any way to transfer files wirelessly (epubs) to kobo libra from Android phone?

2. I like to take screenshots with KOReader when im reading. So, in vice versa from question 1, is there any way to transfer screenshots (png) from kobo libra? And can it transfer my exported koreader booknotes (html) file from libra as well?

Thanks in advance,
Have a good day.

Maybe try dropbox?

[Nightflyer]

1. Is there any way to transfer files wirelessly (epubs) to kobo libra from Android phone?

I just use a free share via HTTP app from phone to the Kobo Clara HD browser. Pick file, type address into browser. It's a breeze.

And really convenient when you're on-the-go and have phone but no access to a computer.

[cellaris]

I use this method described in a German forum (thanks @Elim Garak. See post number 6 for KOReader). It works for all file types, not only books. I also use it for sending epub with DRM (previously opened with an app with DRM support on the smartphone) which I then read with the Kobo epub reader. I don't use the computer at all.

https://www.e-reader-forum.de/t/mit-.../#post-2405047

[Nightflyer]

Workflow on Android phone for Kobo ereader side load wirelessly from phone

1) On phone, open free share via HTTP app
2) Select file/ebook.
3) Locate IP number example “http://9999...”
4) On ereader, open browser and type in IP number (http not https) and return/go. Ebook will transfer wirelessly to ereader and show up in regular books menu.

Also can just use share when you're inside an app or file manager or something.

[jogjajammed]

awesome! definetely would try it all and find out what works best for me, thank you.

[readologist]

Originally Posted by Nightflyer

Workflow on Android phone for Kobo ereader side load wirelessly from phone

1) On phone, open free share via HTTP app
2) Select file/ebook.
3) Locate IP number example “http://9999...”
4) On ereader, open browser and type in IP number (http not https) and return/go. Ebook will transfer wirelessly to ereader and show up in regular books menu.

Also can just use share when you're inside an app or file manager or something.

Could you please specify which HTTP app you are using - there are thousands in the Play Store
TIA

[4691mls]

I'm not actually planning to attempt a wireless file transfer, but I read this thread out of curiosity and wondered how you find a specific ebook file on your phone. Kobo books I've downloaded on my Android phone were given random character names in a kobo folder. I never even found what folder Google Play books end up in. These books can be read via the stores' apps, but I don't know how you'd find the actual file if you wanted to copy it.

[cellaris]

Ebooks from Google Books (or any online bookstore) can be downloaded with the browser and opened with the DRM-enabled application of your choice (Pocketbook, Tolino, Adobe Digital Edition...), and are saved in a folder usually of the same name.

Pocketbook (which has direct access to your Google account, if you make it available), allows you to share, from its home screen, any book you have opened to the folder of your choice.

[jogjajammed]

I think the best solution is just start a ssh server from within KOReader, and connect my android device (im using mixplorer, any sftp capable app would do) to my kobo. its simple and can transfer both ways to and from my android device, previously i didnt know that KOReader for kobo can do this.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions

[jogjajammed]

Originally Posted by 4691mls

I'm not actually planning to attempt a wireless file transfer, but I read this thread out of curiosity and wondered how you find a specific ebook file on your phone. Kobo books I've downloaded on my Android phone were given random character names in a kobo folder. I never even found what folder Google Play books end up in. These books can be read via the stores' apps, but I don't know how you'd find the actual file if you wanted to copy it.

Im planning to transfer mainly epubs and pdfs, and open it with koreader. Do kobo books that you bought would be automatically synced across devices? CMIIW but usually books borrowed/bought from bookstores in android (GP Books, etc) would be encrypted, and cannot easily opened with another app. I once tried it with my local library app, and i found the pdf, but cannot be opened because its encrypted

[4691mls]

Originally Posted by jogjajammed

Im planning to transfer mainly epubs and pdfs, and open it with koreader. Do kobo books that you bought would be automatically synced across devices? CMIIW but usually books borrowed/bought from bookstores in android (GP Books, etc) would be encrypted, and cannot easily opened with another app. I once tried it with my local library app, and i found the pdf, but cannot be opened because its encrypted

So far the only ways I have put books on my Kobo is either by obtaining them directly from Kobo on the device, or by transferring from my PC via USB and Adobe Digital Editions.

I had wondered about the possibility of getting books from a phone if I were away from home with no access to a PC and wanted to buy a book from another store such as Google Play. However, I'm not away from home very often so I hadn't actually attempted it.

[jogjajammed]

Originally Posted by 4691mls

So far the only ways I have put books on my Kobo is either by obtaining them directly from Kobo on the device, or by transferring from my PC via USB and Adobe Digital Editions.

I had wondered about the possibility of getting books from a phone if I were away from home with no access to a PC and wanted to buy a book from another store such as Google Play. However, I'm not away from home very often so I hadn't actually attempted it.

Ah i see, i never bought books from kobo store since this is my first kobo device.

Anyway, previously i had boox nova 3, and with it running android the possibility to get ebooks across many bookstores is one of its benefit. That might be what suit your need more. But for me, with the dimensions as big as ipad mini, its just too cumbersome to read on the go.

[Nightflyer]

Originally Posted by readologist

Could you please specify which HTTP app you are using - there are thousands in the Play Store
TIA

Here's a couple
- Share via HTTP
- Easy Share

[Semwize]

Why didn't anyone point out the simplest option, to install NickelMenu and enable the FTP server there?

Can easily transfer files from both your computer and your phone.