How to sideload files onto your eReader
In order to download my books to your devices, here are some instructions you might find useful. Although they might seem a little scary at first, it isn’t too bad. I’ve provided links to some Youtube videos below which might help.
For all eReaders
You’ll need to move the file listed in my newsletter to your computer. Right click the file and save it to your computer and then you can transfer the file to your eReader.
Note: If you have the Kindle app on your PC or Mac, you can read the ebook on your PC or Mac for free.
To read on your computer:
Download the mobi file to your computer.
Download the free Kindle app at the below link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
Install the app to your computer.
Once installed, find the .mobi file I sent you and double or right click on the file and it should open in your device.
To send the MOBI file to your Kindle – Easy Way
You can use this easy to use program to to send books from your PC to your Kindle:
If you have a PC, use this link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/sendtokindle/pc
If you have a MAC, use this link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/sendtokindle/mac/ref=stk_pc_mac
OR
Sideloading onto your Kindle – Not as easy
For Mac users, you’ll first need to download a file program to share files from your Mac to your Kindle Fire HD device.
http://www.android.com/filetransfer/ and follow the instructions there
Otherwise:
• Click on the ebook link in my newsletter so that you can download the MOBI file to your PC/laptop
• Connect your Kindle to your computer using a USB cable
• Once your Kindle is connected to your Mac or PC, locate the downloaded file using File Manager/Windows Explorer
• Located on the left hand side (where it lists the device drives and files) will be a new device called KINDLE or something
similar
• Inside this new device (click on it) is a /myfiles/documents folder
• Find the MOBI file you downloaded (to your hard drive) and copy (or drag and drop) it to the KINDLE device
• Safely eject the Kindle from your Mac or PC • Open your Kindle and you should see the file there
Other Devices
Nook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fktjx6l7wzA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObnQMsx4ysM&list=PLeSHVc_BJxL-IeaYaYubipSiR9QQhb17v&index=62
iPad
How to side load onto your iPad via iTunes and iBooks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20dPLxSfRtI&list=PLeSHVc_BJxL-IeaYaYubipSiR9QQhb17v&index=89
Kobo
How to load epubs onto Kobo ARC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCd_hVpzqMo
How to sideload epubs onto the Kobo Glo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65RVQJ_K9WA
How to side load epubs onto your Kobo Aura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANhm300Yde4
Still having problems?
Do a Google or Youtube search for the following terms:
“how to side load epub” + your device name
