Classic Can DRM-protected ePub content from Overdrive be viewed using nook app on iPhone?

doog_smith · 11-29-2009, 01:12 PM

Has anybody tried using the nook app on their iPhone/iPod touch to view DRM-protected ePub files downloaded from their public library's Overdrive system?

Thanks for your input!

wallcraft · 11-29-2009, 04:07 PM

All the B&N apps currently support eReader ebooks, not ePub ebooks. It isn't clear when they will switch to ePub, or what happens when you buy a "Nook" ebook (do you get two versions, one in ePub for the Nook and one in eReader for the PC/iPhone/...).

JSWolf · 12-03-2009, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

All the B&N apps currently support eReader ebooks, not ePub ebooks. It isn't clear when they will switch to ePub, or what happens when you buy a "Nook" ebook (do you get two versions, one in ePub for the Nook and one in eReader for the PC/iPhone/...).

Since the nook can also handle eReader, I would say that if you purchased an eReader eBook, you'd only get eReader.

Musicman · 12-03-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Since the nook can also handle eReader, I would say that if you purchased an eReader eBook, you'd only get eReader.

As I understand it, the nook with also have Adobe ADE, which will support PDF and Epub in that flavor. What I am not sure about is when implementation of support for Epub under ereader DRM will be implemented.

seveng · 12-03-2009, 09:25 AM

Yeah, BN.com says they support epub with or without Adobe DRM... but I've got a sizable Sony store library. Ideally I'd like to open all those books I've bought for my 500 with my next reader, but the Overdrive books would be a nice second place.

Any PRS converts out there try out Sony's epub?

Jim Lester · 12-03-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seveng

Yeah, BN.com says they support epub with or without Adobe DRM... but I've got a sizable Sony store library. Ideally I'd like to open all those books I've bought for my 500 with my next reader

Note that according to a Sony FAQ:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sony FAQ

When the store is converted, customers will be able to re-download their previously purchased books in EPUB format.

So you will be able to read you existing library on any device which uses the Adobe RMSDK (except the Kindle)

bibliovault · 12-11-2009, 04:36 PM

I've been able to read Adobe DRM-ed PDFs on the Nook. Plug in the Nook via USB, then open Digital Editions--it'll detect the Nook and display it in the sidebar. Then you can drag things from your Digital Editions Library onto the little Nook in the sidebar.

I also looked at a bunch of unprotected epubs without any problems--they looked very nice on the Nook.

layand · 02-04-2010, 11:46 PM

^^^^^ I followed the above steps and no luck. It shows up in My Documents folder on my computer but it does not show up on my Nook. Any other suggestions?

***UPDATE: As soon as I posted this, I ejected my Nook for the second time and it popped up. I guess it just wasn't moving fast enough for me!***

JSWolf · 02-05-2010, 03:01 AM

You can use the txtr app on an iPhone to view adept DRMed ePub. I don't know if it works with the time limited version DRM. But give it a go. It might work.

nikkie · 02-05-2010, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

You can use the txtr app on an iPhone to view adept DRMed ePub. I don't know if it works with the time limited version DRM. But give it a go. It might work.

It does not work, sadly. I thought the same thing and tried it the other day quite excitedly.

Apparently Overdrive requires the ability to remotely "fulfill" your books on whatever device you open them, and the txtr app doesn't support this.

The txtr folks are aware of the issue. We may get an update which fixes this at some point.

I know of no way to read Overdrive books on an iPhone currently.

11-29-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
doog_smith Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 100 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Sony PRS-300	Can DRM-protected ePub content from Overdrive be viewed using nook app on iPhone? Has anybody tried using the nook app on their iPhone/iPod touch to view DRM-protected ePub files downloaded from their public library's Overdrive system? Thanks for your input!

02-04-2010, 11:46 PM	#8
layand Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nook	DRM epub ^^^^^ I followed the above steps and no luck. It shows up in My Documents folder on my computer but it does not show up on my Nook. Any other suggestions? *UPDATE: As soon as I posted this, I ejected my Nook for the second time and it popped up. I guess it just wasn't moving fast enough for me!* Last edited by layand; 02-04-2010 at 11:54 PM.

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11-29-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	All the B&N apps currently support eReader ebooks, not ePub ebooks. It isn't clear when they will switch to ePub, or what happens when you buy a "Nook" ebook (do you get two versions, one in ePub for the Nook and one in eReader for the PC/iPhone/...).

12-03-2009, 09:25 AM	#5
seveng Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO Device: Sony PRS-500, Palm Pre	Yeah, BN.com says they support epub with or without Adobe DRM... but I've got a sizable Sony store library. Ideally I'd like to open all those books I've bought for my 500 with my next reader, but the Overdrive books would be a nice second place. Any PRS converts out there try out Sony's epub?

12-11-2009, 04:36 PM	#7
bibliovault Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 262 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: all!	I've been able to read Adobe DRM-ed PDFs on the Nook. Plug in the Nook via USB, then open Digital Editions--it'll detect the Nook and display it in the sidebar. Then you can drag things from your Digital Editions Library onto the little Nook in the sidebar. I also looked at a bunch of unprotected epubs without any problems--they looked very nice on the Nook.

02-05-2010, 03:01 AM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 75,746 Karma: 134321338 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You can use the txtr app on an iPhone to view adept DRMed ePub. I don't know if it works with the time limited version DRM. But give it a go. It might work.

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