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Kindle app+.PRC(mobipocket)=Pure win!

I have been trying to find a decent way to read my collection of .PRC ebooks. I have buckets of these from over the years using mobipocket on both old windows mobile devices and my n95's.
Well I stumbled on a simple solution which really excited me - please forgive me if this has been posted before, I might have missed it and been struggling needlessly!
Install the amazon kindle app
Oh I love amazon.
Not only can you buy all new books through the app, which works very well. (I Bought an Ian M Banks book I didnt have for like a godiver or something) but you can copy your old PRC files into the kindle folder (it gets created after install..)
Launch the app, then they magically appear in your book list!
Whoop!
I am staggered! - I wonder how many I can put in there before it crashes.......?

Ahh nice find. I've been converting them to epub, slow but works with adiko. Amazon did buy Mobipocket out ages ago and heard they was going to kill it off. Guess they didn't, thank god.
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yarod_g14 said:
I have been trying to find a decent way to read my collection of .PRC ebooks. I have buckets of these from over the years using mobipocket on both old windows mobile devices and my n95's.
Well I stumbled on a simple solution which really excited me - please forgive me if this has been posted before, I might have missed it and been struggling needlessly!
Install the amazon kindle app
Oh I love amazon.
Not only can you buy all new books through the app, which works very well. (I Bought an Ian M Banks book I didnt have for like a godiver or something) but you can copy your old PRC files into the kindle folder (it gets created after install..)
Launch the app, then they magically appear in your book list!
Whoop!
I am staggered! - I wonder how many I can put in there before it crashes.......?
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YESSS!!! thank you for sharing! i was trying so hard to figure it out! it doesnt do the kindle azw format tho. but hey This is GREAT!

I have installed Kindle, but i don't find the kindle folder...

Folder:
It may be that you need to actually get a book first, I wouldnt have thought so though. I would recommend actually manually creating this folder on the root of your internal SD.
So plug it in via USB - select Mass storage mode - mount dem discs
Then manually create the folder on the first drive that apears, should be internal.

yarod_g14 said:
It may be that you need to actually get a book first, I wouldnt have thought so though. I would recommend actually manually creating this folder on the root of your internal SD.
So plug it in via USB - select Mass storage mode - mount dem discs
Then manually create the folder on the first drive that apears, should be internal.
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It works! Thanks

Hi, I've tried the trick, but it seems that it doesn't work for all prc files. I have some médical ebooks with a search feature in them, and kindle doesn't recognize them although they appear in the list after copying them into the right folder.

xcuse my question but how to name that folder on the internal sd
sdcard\kindle ???

bapsack said:
xcuse my question but how to name that folder on the internal sd
sdcard\kindle ???
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yeah i also want to know how to name folder on th sdcard
" sdcard/kindle" ?????
thxb4

Thats right, on the root of your internal SD, simply create a folder called "kindle"
Not your external SD card!

Avengers movie data move to external SD?

Does anyone know where the Avengers movie is stored on the internal SD? Is it possible to move to external SD?
Thanks.

taier said:
Does anyone know where the Avengers movie is stored on the internal SD? Is it possible to move to external SD?
Thanks.
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I found it once but am not exactly sure where. I believe its in one of the .samsung folders but (and I'm just saying here not accusing) if you plan moving it to share it, its a bust. It has DRM and in a format I've never heard of before .pyv too bad it wasn't like the HD2 with the DRM TF movies.

rosedog said:
I found it once but am not exactly sure where. I believe its in one of the .samsung folders but (and I'm just saying here not accusing) if you plan moving it to share it, its a bust. It has DRM and in a format I've never heard of before .pyv too bad it wasn't like the HD2 with the DRM TF movies.
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I wanna move it to free up internal SD space and not to share.

You couldn't spend 30 seconds searching but instead made a whole new thread? Wtf...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32018411&postcount=23

taier said:
I wanna move it to free up internal SD space and not to share.
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I moved it and now I can play from the Gallery
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psykhotic said:
You couldn't spend 30 seconds searching but instead made a whole new thread? Wtf...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32018411&postcount=23
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I agree completely. This has been answered over and over.
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For you linux users out there.

Nothing we didn't know but. I was so dissapointed I wrote samsung to tell them UNACCEPTABLE. As I'm sure you know . Samsungs mtp mass storage doesn't interface with linux. I was reading some fixes and I atleast got the drives to mount from the phone installing MTP libs but any transfer too or from results in error. So I just wanted to share samsungs response. Basically.... " Sorry pal . we doubt were ever going to fix this . Pound sand "
"Dear Joseph,
Thank you for your inquiry. We understand that you can't connect your Samsung phone in a computer running with Linux Operating System. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may have caused you.
Samsung doesn't have a configurable option to connect a Samsung Device to a Linux computer. The process for the mass storage settings is tested to work only with Microsoft Windows and Macintosh computer. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may present.
We are unable to speculate when/if a software revision with this feature might be available due to the fact that this might lead to inaccurate information and confusion.
Thank you again for your comments, understanding and patience.
Do you have more questions regarding your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer our new FAQ/ARS System - Automated Response System at http://www.samsung.com/support. It's like having your very own personal Samsung Technician at your fingertips.
Thank you for your continued interest in Samsung products.
Sincerely,
Chris
Technical Support "

Some_dude36 said:
Nothing we didn't know but. I was so dissapointed I wrote samsung to tell them UNACCEPTABLE. As I'm sure you know . Samsungs mtp mass storage doesn't interface with linux. I was reading some fixes and I atleast got the drives to mount from the phone installing MTP libs but any transfer too or from results in error. So I just wanted to share samsungs response. Basically.... " Sorry pal . we doubt were ever going to fix this . Pound sand
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Sounds like you enjoy drag and drop. Try windows.

konceptz said:
Sounds like you enjoy drag and drop. Try windows.
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Is there another way ? I been using Airdroid but that only does individual files no folders. Any ideas?

I use swiFTP on the device with Filezilla on the laptop. You can transfer whatever you want.

konceptz said:
Sounds like you enjoy drag and drop. Try windows.
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Nah I will never use apple or microsoft spyware ever again. It just sucks samsung left us linux users out in the wind.

baka2x said:
I use swiFTP on the device with Filezilla on the laptop. You can transfer whatever you want.
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Found and installed filezilla but the swiFTP Isnt compatible with my note play says

Sorry, I can't even find it on the play store. I just restored it from a TB I had on my GNEX.
Try searching XDA for an official apk of swiFTP or try another ftp app on the play store. I saw a couple highly rated ones that are free.

there is a solution for mass storage its on http://www.webupd8.org/2012/12/how-to-mount-android-40-ubuntu-go-mtpfs.html have not tested it yet though.I am using airdroid and chromium since I need stable ac power while sharing the data connection.the issiue is because of Android, but samsung could have been done something I agree
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Some_dude36 said:
Is there another way ? I been using Airdroid but that only does individual files no folders. Any ideas?
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adb push and pull from cli.

portis said:
there is a solution for mass storage its on http://www.webupd8.org/2012/12/how-to-mount-android-40-ubuntu-go-mtpfs.html have not tested it yet though.I am using airdroid and chromium since I need stable ac power while sharing the data connection.the issiue is because of Android, but samsung could have been done something I agree
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" Error: Unable to open ~/.mtpz-data for reading.
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Is what I get after following instal directions for go-mtpfs the windows for sdcard and ext sd card open and mount but again get a error when I try to transfer to or from and the gui seen on the go mtpfs link provided does not show up :/

did u use root?I still rather use airdroid instead.it can works with multiple files and folders.its fast too and is using zip to compess the files in real time like google drive.
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portis said:
did u use root?I still rather use airdroid instead.it can works with multiple files and folders.its fast too and is using zip to compess the files in real time like google drive.
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No no , I'm stock unrooted. How do you tranfer folder on air droid ? I could only get it to open folders not transfer. :/ I not so bright sometime .

Some_dude36 said:
No no , I'm stock unrooted. How do you tranfer folder on air droid ? I could only get it to open folders not transfer. :/ I not so bright sometime .
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its ok i was talking about root under linux
here is a screenshot that might help you

portis said:
its ok i was talking about root under linux
here is a screenshot that might help you
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Oh yea , I was referring to uploading . Sorry I didn't make that clear. Whatever . I bought a drive and windows 7 just waiting on them to get here. kind of a bummer I need a whole OS over this . Android and Samsung really dropped the ball here. :/

[Q] ExtSD hide

Is it possible to hide files on the external SD card from certain apps? Primarily video player and photo gallery. I've got little kids in the household that I don't want seeing certain things, if you catch my drift. I searched and couldn't find any way to hide the SD card from those apps, so as soon as you open the app kid-inappropriate thumbnails pop up. If possible I'd like to make those apps not scan the SD card so Iddon't have to worry about letting the kiddos play with the phone. Is this possible?
I'm running Jedi X6.1.2 ROM. Any help or advice is much appreciated.

Kids and phones are a bad combination.
So is porn and phones.

raduque said:
Kids and phones are a bad combination.
So is porn and phones.
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Lol, it's homemade, not downloaded from the net. I was just wondering if there was a way. I'm also usually sitting next to the kids while they use the phone, but I don't want them accidentally getting into the wrong place and seeing something theysshouldn't.

Animaljr said:
Lol, it's homemade, not downloaded from the net. I was just wondering if there was a way. I'm also usually sitting next to the kids while they use the phone, but I don't want them accidentally getting into the wrong place and seeing something theysshouldn't.
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smh.. lol anyways:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.droida.nomedia&hl=en
I have never used an app to hide files from apps. I usually just put a ".nomedia" file in the folder in question. That makes it so no apps except a file explorer can see it.
However, it may be easier to keep track of by using that app. (actually WAY easier)
it looks like the app marks the hidden folder in red so you know which ones are being hidden. That feature alone is enough to make it better than adding a .nomedia

That app puts a .nomedia file into the folders that you select to "hide." Works perfectly! Thanks!

Animaljr said:
That app puts a .nomedia file into the folders that you select to "hide." Works perfectly! Thanks!
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Haha yeah that's what I meant. That's why I referenced the ".nomedia"
Long night..
No problem! I'd rather have you hide the video then have to explain what going on in them to a kid lmao

[Q] Windows 7 Not Seeing Hidden Files/Folders

Have had my Note II for a couple of days now. When I connect my phone to my computer and go into Windows Explorer I can see the "Card" and the "phone" and I can see files and folders on both. What I cannot see is any hidden folders/files (i.e. those that begin with a period).
I was able to see hidden folders on my old Galaxy S under Windows, but not the Note 2 for some reason.
I can, however, see the hidden files using "File Manager" from the google play store.
I have tried reinstaling the drivers (v1.5.14 and v1.5.16) several times. No help.
Have tried turing debug mode on and installing drivers. Nope.
Tried turning debug mode off and installing drivers. Nada.
Obviously, I am missing something somewhere. Any hints?

turn on view hidden folders in win 7

It's on. If I take the SD card out of my phone and put it in the pc, launch Explorer, the hidden (.) files and folders show up just fine.
If I put the SD card back in the phone, connect the phone to the computer, launch Explorer, I cant see the hidden files.

why do you need to see them natively in the phone?
there is nothing there that you should need to mess with...

Do you suppose it might be that the phone is not rooted?

yes, that is probably why..but, once again, what are you looking for that you need to see in the hidden folders/files?

Have a couple of directories on my SD card that I dont want scanned for photos/music,etc. Have a .nomedia file in those directories (I think) but they are still showing up in my pictures on my phone. Also, I have a directory from my old phone (.Fav.Apps and .eMail.History) that I wanted to be able to get to from my PC. I wound up just renaming the .Fav.Apps to _Fav_Apps and .eMail.History to _eMail_History which allowed me to see the directories. But still cant see the .nomedia files. Guess I'll just root the phone with ChainFires root and see what happens. Thanks.

wase4711 said:
why do you need to see them natively in the phone?
there is nothing there that you should need to mess with...
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Because it's his phone and he wants it that way.
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LittleRedDot said:
Because it's his phone and he wants it that way.
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what are you, his mother?
considering how many times you screwed up your phone, you should be the LAST person who offers ANY advice on ANYTHING..

+1
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wase4711 said:
what are you, his mother?
considering how many times you screwed up your phone, you should be the LAST person who offers ANY advice on ANYTHING..
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How many times have I screwed up my phone? And you're acting more like his mother than I am. Grow up
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Hey dot. Whats that?
×××some ppl×××

twanskys204 said:
Hey dot. Whats that?
×××some ppl×××
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You heard me
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Uhhhhh. I withdraw the question.

I would also like to know how to see hidden files on my android through windows 7. I have my Doggcatcher program backed up but i cannot transfer the files to my new phone through the USB using Windows 7 and the drive is not removable (GNex to Nexus 5)

TayzGpa said:
Uhhhhh. I withdraw the question.
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My friend ...
Download winrar....
Then use it's interface to see any files you want ...
Including those files that will nuke your phone if desired ...
Tread lightly in there unless you are sure of what your doing...
Happy hunting ...g
Edit :
All this mother talk forces me too remind everyone that I ....
Am your daddy....LOL
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I'm shocked how incompetent these replies are...
"turn on view hidden folders in win 7"
"Do you suppose it might be that the phone is not rooted?"
Seriously guys, do you even understand the problem/question OP asking at all?
"Download winrar....
Then use it's interface to see any files you want ..." - WHAT??? WinRAR won't even see the phone at all!
You remind me of phone tech support who uses cards to "give support" and have no clue what you talking about.
By default THE PHONE doesn't show all the files because it connected as media server (MTP or PTP), that's why it might requires a driver, unlike usb mass storage type that doesn't.
If you need see all files you'll need another program such as Droid Explorer on computer or usb mass storage app on phone. Neither of them is perfect, the app for example only allows mount SD card, but not internal storage.

I got the files needed. I zipped the folder with the files i needed then transferred the zip file to my other phone and it worked.
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[email protected] said:
I'm shocked how incompetent these replies are...
"turn on view hidden folders in win 7"
"Do you suppose it might be that the phone is not rooted?"
Seriously guys, do you even understand the problem/question OP asking at all?
"Download winrar....
Then use it's interface to see any files you want ..." - WHAT??? WinRAR won't even see the phone at all!
You remind me of phone tech support who uses cards to "give support" and have no clue what you talking about.
By default THE PHONE doesn't show all the files because it connected as media server (MTP or PTP), that's why it might requires a driver, unlike usb mass storage type that doesn't.
If you need see all files you'll need another program such as Droid Explorer on computer or usb mass storage app on phone. Neither of them is perfect, the app for example only allows mount SD card, but not internal storage.
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Thanks for the insult ...much appreciated ....and I'm sorry to say that you are in fact wrong about not only my post...but the abilities of a program you must not spend a lot of time with..
My conscience is clear ...but I'm not so sure about a few others in this thread....g
Edit: read and learn....
Winrar is possibly one of the best file viewers/managers there is...and operates within the windows environment..
Now where did I put those pesky flash cards that my boss gave me when I hired on yesterday...
Oh...and pay particular attention to the portion of the article that explains the viewing of hidden files from within a mass storage device...and the ability to repair them in place as well...
I'm not opposed to being criticized...but I am opposed to being called incompetent ...which I clearly am not...g
http://www.downloadatoz.com/howto/how-to-view-hidden-files-using-winrar-4-0-,9888.html
http://www.techresorts.org/2013/01/winrar-hidden-file-viewer.html?m=1
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gregsarg said:
Oh...and pay particular attention to the portion of the article that explains the viewing of hidden files from within a mass storage device...and the ability to repair them in place as well...
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Ok, I admit, I was harsh and yes, you can use WinRAR to view WINDOWS hidden files, and only on mass storage devices, which by the way I don't see where this topic switched directly to mass storage as you trying to claim it has)
However you seem to fail understand the difference between windows hidden files and android as what the OP is having problems with. They are different things in most cases and WindRAR would not help at all, especially if you use your phone to see the files, not a card reader.