Aldiko Book Reader is not strange to most ebook enthusiasts, especially to those who incline to read ebooks on android tablets or smartphones. However, if you are new to android ebook readers and have been persecuted by various ebook stores and proprietary apps for them as well as the ubiquitous drm protection, Aldiko Book Reader, a free android ebook reader, might be an optimal choice for you. It's convenient and versatile!
Why do we choose Aldiko Book Reader?
Similar to Kindle for android, Nook for android, Sony reader for android , Kobo eReader for android etc, Aldiko Book Reader is also a free app for android tablet/smartphone to help you read, purchase and manage your ebooks.Then what're the advantages and why do we choose Aldiko Book Reader?
1. One app is enough. It supports both Adobe drm-protected ebooks and drm-free books from different ebook stores(nook, sony, kobo etc, exclude kindle) via the sole app.
2. Several book stores are provied and thousands of titles available for free.
3. Easy to use:
- All functions are listed on the home screen. Simple and straightaway.
- Easily switch to night mode when reading in low-luminosity areas.
- A few steps to import files. It supports the most popular eBook formats epub and pdf, as well as the Adobe eBook DRM technology. You can put your own books and documents to Aldiko in just a few steps.
Download and install Aldiko Book Reader (version 2.1.0) on your reader.
Click here to get information about
how to install Aldiko Book Reader on Kindle Fire.
Start to read ebooks Aldiko Book Reader.
Step1. Tap "Files" icon.
Step2. Select your eBook folder.
Step3. Tick the eBooks you intend to import and tap "Import to Aldiko". The non-DRMed books will be added to shelf.
Step4. Tap one book to read.
Tips:
If your ebooks are DRM-protected, a pop-up window will appear to warn you to authorize device. If you tap "Dismiss",the drm books will not be imported to your bookshelf.
If your ebooks are DRM-protected, a pop-up window will appear to warn you to authorize device. If you tap "Dismiss",the drm books will not be imported to your bookshelf.
Otherwise, tap the title of any book, then you are required to input your Adobe ID and Password. After imputing the information correctly, the selected book will be shown in front of you. And you are free to import all books you purchased with the same Adobe ID.
Nevertheless, Aldiko Book Reader does not support kindle ebooks. If you prepare to read azw/mobi ebooks on
Aldiko Book Reader, you will have to use Kindle DRM Removal to remove the drm protection and then convert kindle formats into epub/pdf via Calibre.
By tapping the book, you will see a tool bar at the botom of the screen.Type "Settings", you can set "Text", "Brightness", "Orientation" and many other preferences."Day/Night" mode and "More" on the tool bar can be altered as you like . The settings might have miner difference according to the formats of the ebooks.
Functions of each module
Tap "home" icon at the left corner on the top of screen, 4 function icons will be listed.
- Shelf view: For this part, you can read ebooks, search ebooks, arrange ebooks on custermized request, operate on specified ebooks ,communicate with your friends of facebook and so on.
- Store: You can purchasing ebooks on Aldiko directly. Several book stores are provied depending on your geological location.Thousands of titles available for free.
- List view: This part allows you to manage your library. You can settle your ebooks on the basis of authors,tags, collections and so forth.
- Files: This part allows you to import EPUB/PDF files from your SD card.
Step1. Tap on the Settings icon located at the top right corner of the home screen, select "More..."/"Device". This makes Kindle Fire accept the installation of apps outside of the Amazon Appstore.
Step2. Set “Allow Installation of Applications From Unknown Sources” to "On".
Step3. Launch browser on Kindle Fire and search for "Aldiko Download" to download the APK file to Kindle Fire.
Step4. Tap on the APK file to install Aldiko.
The APK file you downloaded from the web might not be version 2.1.0 and the display will be a bit different. Anyway, the primary functions of various versions are nearly the same and it's easy to get started.
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