paigepea
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Post by paigepea on Jul 4, 2014 4:08:35 GMT
In my home screen, I used to press and hold a book type and up would pop some options - add to collection, search this book, book description, remove from device, etc.
But I'm no longer getting the book description option.
Does anyone know why? To get the book description I have to go to the store, search the title, and read about it.
This is harder for my dd, who would prefer a 'book description' option when she selects a book. I'd also like a
book description option.
Does anyone get what I'm saying? It used to go to the amazon storefront page automatically when I selected 'book description'.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Jul 4, 2014 5:14:56 GMT
That's odd. Mine still has the book description feature. I hope that's not an upgrade and maybe it's just a small glitch that will fix itself soon. Good luck.
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Post by gar on Jul 4, 2014 6:44:11 GMT
In my usual technophobe vagueness I didn't even know that was possible but I will go and try it shortly and report back  |
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Post by paigepea on Jul 4, 2014 14:47:26 GMT
Btt
I'm also wondering if it is an upgrade. I got a new kindle about 6 months ago after mine was stolen from my car, and dd's is brand new.
I looked in the manual, which states when you press and hold on the book picture you'll get various options, including book description, but it says the choices vary with device.
I did read that the book description option isn't available on the fire.
Paige.
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Post by gar on Jul 4, 2014 14:56:32 GMT
Hi again, sorry for not replying. My paperwhite is 6 months old and has that option. I haven't done any upgrades manually.
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Post by lovetodigi on Jul 4, 2014 15:41:11 GMT
In my usual technophobe vagueness I didn't even know that was possible but I will go and try it shortly and report back I didn't know either. :-( |
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Post by beachbum on Jul 4, 2014 18:11:12 GMT
I have a Paperwhite and when I press and hold on a book cover I still have the book description option. Mine updated not long ago. Strange....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 19:49:47 GMT
I understand the feature you describe, as I like to use it also. Mine is presently in a room with a napping person. I'll check on it when I can and report back.
You could also try chatting online with Kindle support. I've never done it, but I hear you get pretty good help.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jul 4, 2014 20:28:55 GMT
I get these options when I press and hold the book title on my Kindle Paperwhite:
Add to Collection
Go To...
Book Description
Search This Book
View Bookmarks
Remove from Device
On my Kindle Fire HDX:
Add to Home
Remove from Device
Add to Collection
My Kindles are both fairly new and up to date with the software as far as I can tell.
The Book Description is really nice. Wish it was on my Kindle Fire HDX too!
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 4, 2014 20:31:40 GMT
I upgraded to a Paperwhite at Christmas and it works on my Kindle. Although I didn't know it was there until now!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 5:45:18 GMT
I finally had a chance to check and post back. The book description option is still there for me. My Paperwhite is the wifi only version, and I've noticed that it updates on its own from time to time. It's currently on firmware ver. 5.4.3.2.
Sound like you need to head over to Kindle support. I would be a little lost without the easy access to book description, so I feel your pain.
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Post by paigepea on Jul 5, 2014 6:28:14 GMT
Ok. Now I noticed that I get the book description option on a sample I've downloaded, but not on a book I've downloaded.
For those of you who are getting the option, is it on the sample, or the book?
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Post by gar on Jul 5, 2014 6:29:31 GMT
On the book.
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Post by paigepea on Jul 5, 2014 6:48:41 GMT
Excuse me, but.....
wth is going on with mine. I'm so annoyed. Might call amazon tomorrow to ask what I'm doing wrong!!
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Post by gar on Jul 5, 2014 7:44:30 GMT
Sounds like it might be worth doing that. Hope you can get it sorted.
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Jul 5, 2014 13:00:15 GMT
My book description is still there. You probably already did this, but every issue I ever have has been solved with a restart.
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