How can I read eBooks in EPUB format on my Kindle Fire?
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Some eBook collections, such as EBSCO eBooks, allow you to download titles in EPUB or PDF format. To open EPUB files on your Kindle Fire, you'll need the Bluefire app. Bluefire is not available in Amazon’s Appstore, but you can still install it using the directions below.
NOTE: To read eBooks from our OverDrive collection on your Kindle Fire, install the Libby app.
STEP 1: Be sure your Kindle Fire settings allow apps from unknown sources.
STEP 2: Using Silk or Chrome, go to bluefirereader.com/files/BluefireReader.apk. This will start the Bluefire download.
You may see a warning about this file, but Bluefire is safe to download. Tap Allow or Download anyway.
To open your downloaded file, go to the three dots in the top right corner of your browser. Tap Downloads. Tap BluefireReader.apk.
If you see the error message Installation Blocked, tap on Settings.
On your Settings > Security and Privacy screen, tap the toggle to Allow Apps from Unknown Sources. Tap OK. IMPORTANT! After installing Bluefire, revisit this screen to tap this toggle off and restore this security setting.
STEP 3: To open your downloaded file, go to the three dots in the top right corner of your browser. Tap Downloads. Tap BluefireReader.apk. Follow directions to install Bluefire.
Tip: You will need to sign in to Bluefire with your Adobe ID and password. If you don’t have one, you will be prompted to create one. It’s free to create an Adobe account.
STEP 4: In Silk or Chrome, go back to metrolibrary.org/ebscoebooks. Find a book you want to download, and click Full Download. This option will not be available for all books in the EBSCO collection.
STEP 5: You will be prompted to sign in to your MyEBSCOhost account. If you don’t have one, tap Create Account.
Tip: Use letters, numbers, and symbols to create your password. You can also use your Google account to sign in.
STEP 6: Choose PDF or EPUB as your download format. Make sure that that the “Adobe Digital Editions” box is checked!
STEP 7: Your downloaded title will be in your Downloads folder. To find your downloads, tap on the three dots in the top right corner of your browser. Tap on Downloads. Tap on the title of your downloaded book.
STEP 8: Your book should open automatically in Bluefire Reader.