Audible for Android

bjones6416 · 10-10-2010, 01:28 PM

I downloaded the "Audible for Android" app onto my LG Ally phone this morning. I've already got both Kindle for Android and Aldiko on it, but I decided to try out the Audible app since I'm a long-time Audible member and have a bunch of books in my library there.

It seems to work pretty well. It's like the Kindle app in that you can download books from your library as you need them, then delete them off of the device to save space when you've finished listening. It has a sleep timer, which is a big plus for me since I like to go to sleep listening to a book. And finally, it works great through my bluetooth earpiece. That's handy when I'm somewhere that I need to pretend to be paying attention!

kennyc · 10-12-2010, 08:39 AM

Thanks for that Betty!

bjones6416 · 10-12-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Thanks for that Betty!

You're welcome! If you try it, let me know, because the other morning the phone was locked up when I got up, and I had to turn it off and back on to get it going again.

It didn't want to come out of the Audible sleep mode for some reason.

It was fine yesterday, though, so maybe it was just a glitch.

fjtorres · 12-15-2010, 12:22 PM

Anybody know where the Audible App might be found, other than the Marketplace?
A friend of mine is looking to get an Android tablet for XMAS and she's a BIG Audible fan but I haven't had much luck finding the non-beta release.

It's odd, really; the Kindle app can be found all over but Audible (also owned by Amazon) is limited to the marketplace.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Xanthe · 12-16-2010, 09:00 PM

I sent a request to Audible asking them if they could put a direct download of the program on their site. I'd like to put it on my modded PDN, but I don't have Android Market on it, and my cell phone is Symbian not Android based.

fjtorres · 12-16-2010, 10:37 PM

Considering the function of the program is to *sell* audiobooks, you'd think they'd be actively pushing it through all channels.
Overdrive truly gets it; they put their Android app right on the website and told everybody about it.

SCION · 12-16-2010, 10:49 PM

I've made the Audible app available in my public Dropbox for the convenience of those in this thread. I'll remove the link soon.

LINK REMOVED

fjtorres · 12-17-2010, 08:54 AM

Oodles of real world good Karma to you ma'am.

(Plus the MR kind, too.)

SCION · 12-17-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

Oodles of real world good Karma to you ma'am.

(Plus the MR kind, too.)

Thanks! You're welcome.

Xanthe · 12-17-2010, 12:23 PM

Thanks a bunch, SCION!

SCION · 12-17-2010, 12:43 PM

You're welcome. I know how frustrating it can be not being able to find a free app when you don't have Market access. I'm surprised that they're making it so difficult to get the Audible app.

citac · 12-17-2010, 04:59 PM

Oh, thank you so much for this!

ff to try it:

Xanthe · 12-20-2010, 02:43 AM

Got a response back from Audible and one from Amazon (re their MP3 for Android APK). Neither will make their APK's downloadable to a PC from their site and have no plans to do so in the near future.

Palladin · 12-20-2010, 06:25 AM

Thanks!

claudiakc · 03-05-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCION

I've made the Audible app available in my public Dropbox for the convenience of those in this thread. I'll remove the link soon.

LINK REMOVED

I would certainly appreciate it if you would repost that app. I have tried everything I know to get this app but no success. I have a new tablet and all my books are on audible.

Thanks so very much!

10-10-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	Audible for Android I downloaded the "Audible for Android" app onto my LG Ally phone this morning. I've already got both Kindle for Android and Aldiko on it, but I decided to try out the Audible app since I'm a long-time Audible member and have a bunch of books in my library there. It seems to work pretty well. It's like the Kindle app in that you can download books from your library as you need them, then delete them off of the device to save space when you've finished listening. It has a sleep timer, which is a big plus for me since I like to go to sleep listening to a book. And finally, it works great through my bluetooth earpiece. That's handy when I'm somewhere that I need to pretend to be paying attention!

12-16-2010, 10:49 PM	#7
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	I've made the Audible app available in my public Dropbox for the convenience of those in this thread. I'll remove the link soon. LINK REMOVED Last edited by SCION; 12-26-2010 at 09:01 PM.

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Thanks for that Betty!

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12-16-2010, 09:00 PM	#5
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	I sent a request to Audible asking them if they could put a direct download of the program on their site. I'd like to put it on my modded PDN, but I don't have Android Market on it, and my cell phone is Symbian not Android based.

12-16-2010, 10:37 PM	#6
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Considering the function of the program is to sell audiobooks, you'd think they'd be actively pushing it through all channels. Overdrive truly gets it; they put their Android app right on the website and told everybody about it.

12-17-2010, 08:54 AM	#8
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Oodles of real world good Karma to you ma'am. (Plus the MR kind, too.)

12-17-2010, 12:23 PM	#10
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	Thanks a bunch, SCION!

12-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#11
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	You're welcome. I know how frustrating it can be not being able to find a free app when you don't have Market access. I'm surprised that they're making it so difficult to get the Audible app.

12-17-2010, 04:59 PM	#12
citac Fanatic Posts: 550 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	Oh, thank you so much for this! ff to try it:

12-20-2010, 02:43 AM	#13
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12-20-2010, 06:25 AM	#14
Palladin Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: PRS-700, 350 & Pocketbook IQ	Thanks!