New Overdrive coming and it is awful - Page 24

FizzyWater · 12-13-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I keep getting E_STREAM_ERROR when trying to download into ADE 2.0.1

I wish they would fix this.

I really hope that's fixed. I was downloading ebooks last night (this morning?) and around 1:30 AM it started. When I tried to download an audibook instead, it also hung up. So I assumed (bad idea, I know) that there were doing some kind of maintenance in the wee hours. I was really hoping to finish my downloads tonight when I get home from work.

nabsltd · 12-14-2016, 12:23 PM

I'm now seeing loan and hold limit information on all my Overdrive libraries.

That was the #1 PITA about the new version.

Dazrin · 12-14-2016, 01:54 PM

One thing I really don't like is that if you choose Kindle instead of ePub it doesn't give you a chance to correct your selection. As soon as you choose Kindle that is the only option (other than read online) that you have, there is no "are you sure" prompt in the new version like there was in the old version. I could see that being a huge problem for books with a long wait list and people who read on a Kobo or other ePub device.

For me if I select ePub it gives me a prompt about needing Adobe Digital Editions or (something else) and lets me cancel the selection so it doesn't appear to be a problem from that perspective.

Fortunately I have a Kindle and always prefer that option anyway so this hasn't caused me problems.

Terisa de morgan · 12-14-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nabsltd

I'm now seeing loan and hold limit information on all my Overdrive libraries.

That was the #1 PITA about the new version.

Me too, thank you for the remark.

John F · 12-14-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dazrin

One thing I really don't like is that if you choose Kindle instead of ePub it doesn't give you a chance to correct your selection. As soon as you choose Kindle that is the only option (other than read online) that you have, there is no "are you sure" prompt in the new version like there was in the old version. I could see that being a huge problem for books with a long wait list and people who read on a Kobo or other ePub device.

For me if I select ePub it gives me a prompt about needing Adobe Digital Editions or (something else) and lets me cancel the selection so it doesn't appear to be a problem from that perspective.

Fortunately I have a Kindle and always prefer that option anyway so this hasn't caused me problems.

I chose epub, and I don't get any type of warning. The next time I do a checkout, I'll see if I can switch from epub to kindle.

Regina3000 · 12-14-2016, 03:44 PM

I am having a problem with my Overdrive app on three different Android devices. It's the same problem, with 3 different versions of Android, but the same version of Overdrive. When I go to log into any of my libraries, as soon as I tap in one of the login fields, I get a pop-up window asking me which app I want to use as the default app (kind of like you get when you're opening a file. For instance, opening a JPG gets it to ask if you want to open the picture in Gallery or any number of other photo viewing apps you have on your device.)

I reported this to Overdrive, and they essentially blamed it on a setting in Android. I don't see how that could be for three distinct versions of Android.

Is anyone else having this same problem?

Thanks!

Regina

Dazrin · 12-14-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by John F

I chose epub, and I don't get any type of warning. The next time I do a checkout, I'll see if I can switch from epub to kindle.

Interesting. I wonder if it only gives you a message the first time you actually check one out?

I am just using the web interface, not an app, for this.

JSWolf · 12-14-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nabsltd

I'm now seeing loan and hold limit information on all my Overdrive libraries.

That was the #1 PITA about the new version.

Yes, I see the holds and loan information as well. I agree that it was a pain. Makes it rather hard to manage things without knowing the limits.

JSWolf · 12-14-2016, 05:49 PM

As for the ePub message.You get that the first time you select ePub. They are just making sure you are properly setup to handle ePub. If you clikc that you are all set, then the message no longer shows up.

Dazrin · 12-14-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

As for the ePub message.You get that the first time you select ePub. They are just making sure you are properly setup to handle ePub. If you clikc that you are all set, then the message no longer shows up.

Thank you.

Sydney's Mom · 12-14-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by John F

I chose epub, and I don't get any type of warning. The next time I do a checkout, I'll see if I can switch from epub to kindle.

I don't get a choice. It just says "transfer to ereader" Luckily, I like epubs better-they work on all my devices, with a little help from Alf.

FizzyWater · 12-16-2016, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nabsltd

I'm now seeing loan and hold limit information on all my Overdrive libraries.

That was the #1 PITA about the new version.

This is the first time I've seen a "limit" set on wish list items. I imagine it was always there, but not posted.

Terisa de morgan · 12-16-2016, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FizzyWater

This is the first time I've seen a "limit" set on wish list items. I imagine it was always there, but not posted.

Same here, but I had 5000 elements in my wish list... No use at all.

TSE Raiser · 12-16-2016, 11:00 AM

Starting last night, I could no longer use the search function. Has this happened to anyone else? It occurs at both Brooklyn Public Library and Philadelphia Free Library. Of course, Overdrive help is no help. I received a canned answer to clear my history and cookies. Been there, done that, no change.

JSWolf · 12-16-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TSE Raiser

Starting last night, I could no longer use the search function. Has this happened to anyone else? It occurs at both Brooklyn Public Library and Philadelphia Free Library. Of course, Overdrive help is no help. I received a canned answer to clear my history and cookies. Been there, done that, no change.

You need to say that it's the advanced search that wasn't working. FLP's advanced search is working. Brooklyn's is not.

12-14-2016, 12:23 PM	#347
nabsltd Fanatic Posts: 524 Karma: 8500000 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamden, CT Device: Kindle Paperwhite (11th gen), Scribe, Kindle 4 Touch	Limits info added to account pages I'm now seeing loan and hold limit information on all my Overdrive libraries. That was the #1 PITA about the new version.

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12-14-2016, 01:54 PM	#348
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,730 Karma: 75825105 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	One thing I really don't like is that if you choose Kindle instead of ePub it doesn't give you a chance to correct your selection. As soon as you choose Kindle that is the only option (other than read online) that you have, there is no "are you sure" prompt in the new version like there was in the old version. I could see that being a huge problem for books with a long wait list and people who read on a Kobo or other ePub device. For me if I select ePub it gives me a prompt about needing Adobe Digital Editions or (something else) and lets me cancel the selection so it doesn't appear to be a problem from that perspective. Fortunately I have a Kindle and always prefer that option anyway so this hasn't caused me problems.

12-14-2016, 03:44 PM	#351
Regina3000 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2016 Device: Nook SimpleTouch	I am having a problem with my Overdrive app on three different Android devices. It's the same problem, with 3 different versions of Android, but the same version of Overdrive. When I go to log into any of my libraries, as soon as I tap in one of the login fields, I get a pop-up window asking me which app I want to use as the default app (kind of like you get when you're opening a file. For instance, opening a JPG gets it to ask if you want to open the picture in Gallery or any number of other photo viewing apps you have on your device.) I reported this to Overdrive, and they essentially blamed it on a setting in Android. I don't see how that could be for three distinct versions of Android. Is anyone else having this same problem? Thanks! Regina

12-14-2016, 05:49 PM	#354
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,900 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	As for the ePub message.You get that the first time you select ePub. They are just making sure you are properly setup to handle ePub. If you clikc that you are all set, then the message no longer shows up.

12-16-2016, 11:00 AM	#359
TSE Raiser Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2016 Device: iPad mini	Starting last night, I could no longer use the search function. Has this happened to anyone else? It occurs at both Brooklyn Public Library and Philadelphia Free Library. Of course, Overdrive help is no help. I received a canned answer to clear my history and cookies. Been there, done that, no change.