Kindle Fire, sideloaded books and synching - Page 3

SCION · 11-28-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by frankz

The entire process is explained step-by-step with pictures and links to the tools that are needed here:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kind...oks_on_Windows

It helped me tremendously.

I don't think everyone who syncs sideloaded books is using Mobi2Mobi GUI. I'm under the impression calibre is the only thing used.

jswinden · 11-28-2011, 10:25 AM

There is a detailed thread on how to do this via calibre and "the tools" someplace. I set up calibre to do all of this without having to think about it. As @Blossom says some ASINs don't get added for some reason, so you might have to do that manually but through calibre. You can use an ASIN that is legitimate or an ISBN or make one up that fits the pattern (formatting-wise).

frankz · 11-28-2011, 11:06 AM

Since the Wiki page I linked to is the first Google result when you search on the topic, if there is an easier way with less tools that actually works, that Wiki page should probably be updated (or at least point to updated information) by someone who knows the better way. No use leaving outdated information out there where literally everyone who does a search on Google about it is going to see it.

jswinden · 11-28-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by frankz

Since the Wiki page I linked to is the first Google result when you search on the topic, if there is an easier way with less tools that actually works, that Wiki page should probably be updated (or at least point to updated information) by someone who knows the better way. No use leaving outdated information out there where literally everyone who does a search on Google about it is going to see it.

I would not be surprised if there are lots of outdated Wiki pages still out there. We are fortunate that a lot of tedious tools and tasks have been incorporated into calibre or at least into calibre plugins so that those of us who got tired of command lines back in the 1980s can simply tell calibre to go do all that for us.

techiegirl · 11-28-2011, 04:46 PM

I have tried all these suggestions. Sadly, the sideloaded books still aren't syncing.

SCION · 11-28-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by techiegirl

I have tried all these suggestions. Sadly, the sideloaded books still aren't syncing.

I see you have a few Kindles. Is it just the Fire that's not syncing with both eInk Kindles?

techiegirl · 11-28-2011, 04:51 PM

I'm trying to sync between the kindle fire and the touch. I converted the books via calibre and removed the [pdoc].

SCION · 11-28-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by techiegirl

I'm trying to sync between the kindle fire and the touch. I converted the books via calibre and removed the [pdoc].

So, the Touch and Non-Touch sync with each other fine?

techiegirl · 11-28-2011, 04:52 PM

I haven't tried the touch with the non-touch. I gave the non-touch to hubby.

SCION · 11-28-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by techiegirl

I haven't tried the touch with the non-touch. I gave the non-touch to hubby.

OK, I was just trying to narrow down the problem (if it's a Touch problem or Fire problem). I won't be able to try until tonight (between the Touch and Fire). Expecting delivery of Touch tonight.

jswinden · 11-28-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by techiegirl

I'm trying to sync between the kindle fire and the touch. I converted the books via calibre and removed the [pdoc].

I sometimes have trouble syncing between my KF and my two E Ink Kindles, for no apparent reason I may add. My K3 syncs well with my K4 and both sync well with K4PC. Neither K3 nor K4 play nice with the KF though, or vice versa. The KF does sync well with K4PC. The common factor for sync booboos seems clearly to be the KF, so I'm thinking there might be a FW issue. If I keep trying to sync, doing manual syncs, then it will ultimately sync, but it is sure not doing it fast or automatically or consistently.

Blossom · 11-28-2011, 08:15 PM

I have read some people having problems with the KT synching so it may not be a Kindle Fire problem.

SCION · 11-28-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

OK, I was just trying to narrow down the problem (if it's a Touch problem or Fire problem). I won't be able to try until tonight (between the Touch and Fire). Expecting delivery of Touch tonight.

No delivery today. Mechanical issues, so it's rescheduled for tomorrow. I received an email from Amazon informing me they refunded the next day delivery charge ($3.99). Wow, I didn't even have to initiate the request.

Blossom · 11-28-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

No delivery today. Mechanical issues, so it's rescheduled for tomorrow. I received an email from Amazon informing me they refunded the next day delivery charge ($3.99). Wow, I didn't even have to initiate the request.

I wonder what happens if it part of free Prime shipping and it doesn't get there on time?

I have a package stuck in limbo that was suppose to be delivered today but nothing has changed in 24hrs. It still says to be delivered by today.

SCION · 11-28-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I wonder what happens if it part of free Prime shipping and it doesn't get there on time?

I have a package stuck in limbo that was suppose to be delivered today but nothing has changed in 24hrs. It still says to be delivered by today.

Mine was the same way until a moment ago. I refreshed the screen (UPS.com) and it now says scheduled for deliver tomorrow. It previously said today. I called UPS, so maybe that triggered an update. The last location still says the 27th though.

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11-28-2011, 10:25 AM	#32
jswinden Nameless Being	There is a detailed thread on how to do this via calibre and "the tools" someplace. I set up calibre to do all of this without having to think about it. As @Blossom says some ASINs don't get added for some reason, so you might have to do that manually but through calibre. You can use an ASIN that is legitimate or an ISBN or make one up that fits the pattern (formatting-wise).

11-28-2011, 11:06 AM	#33
frankz Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10078 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle Fire	Since the Wiki page I linked to is the first Google result when you search on the topic, if there is an easier way with less tools that actually works, that Wiki page should probably be updated (or at least point to updated information) by someone who knows the better way. No use leaving outdated information out there where literally everyone who does a search on Google about it is going to see it.

11-28-2011, 04:46 PM	#35
techiegirl Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1014914 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad Mini, iPhone 6+	I have tried all these suggestions. Sadly, the sideloaded books still aren't syncing.

11-28-2011, 04:51 PM	#37
techiegirl Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1014914 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad Mini, iPhone 6+	I'm trying to sync between the kindle fire and the touch. I converted the books via calibre and removed the [pdoc].

11-28-2011, 04:52 PM	#39
techiegirl Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1014914 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage, iPad Mini, iPhone 6+	I haven't tried the touch with the non-touch. I gave the non-touch to hubby.

11-28-2011, 08:15 PM	#42
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I have read some people having problems with the KT synching so it may not be a Kindle Fire problem.