Import ebooks to Aldiko on DroidX

Date July 26, 2010

Just picked up my first droid phone, the DroidX, and I’m sure I’ll be posting more about things I learn on the phone. For now, though, I want to talk briefly about how to import .pub books into the Aldiko app. This took some time to figure out and I couldn’t find a post to help me, so I’m writing it. I did research ereaders when I purchased this phone, and Aldiko is the best, in my opinion.

Initially the directions said to create a folder called eBooks/Import and drop the books into there (connect via USB and use the Finder to navigate). This didn’t work. I copied 10 books I knew worked perfectly, but Aldiko just searched for a second when I clicked “Import” and then said there were no books on my device.

Later when wracking my brain and searching for other ereader apps, I noticed that the file directory now had a new folder on my sdcard called ebooks/import. This was in a different place than the other directory path I created myself (which I placed under the Aldiko/ folder). On chance I moved my books into this new directory, went back into Aldiko and imported again. This time it took a few extra seconds and found the books! Presto!

So here are the directions:

1. Install Aldiko ereader app on your droid device.

2. Go into application and ask the app to import your .pub ebooks.

*** do step 2 BEFORE step 3! You and I know there are no .epub books on the device… yet. The droid doesn’t.

3. Mount your sdcard on your computer. (Easiest way is via usb).

4. Navigate to ebooks/import directory on your droid. This path will have been automatically created by Aldiko. Do not manually create this. The app will do it for you.

5. Go back to Aldiko. Repeat step 2. It’ll find the books this time, and then navigate to your Bookshelf and enjoy the books!

Aldiko logo.

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