Kindle for Android: Add Downloaded Books

I tried a bunch of eReaders on a recent Android test device and I found that I actually like the Kindle reader best for MOBI/PRC format books (Kindle device format). The trick is how to load books into it that you didn’t buy from Amazon.

  • So once you open Kindle App on the device and it syncs downloading a book or two (at least the user guide and dictionary), reboot the device.
  • Now attach it to your computer and find the Kindle folder (usually on SDCard or “Internal Storage” depending on your device). If you don’t see a Kindle folder, create it (with capital K). 
  • Now add your mobi or prc files into that folder.
  • Unplug the device from your computer and reboot it again. The books should show up now and look fantastic. I recommend the sepia option for background color.

There aren’t a lot of ereader options for MOBI format so this worked great for me. If you use ePub though, you have lots of good options.

Just some findings from around the web. Nothing too unreal or strange; well maybe a little strange.