Welcome to this comprehensive guide on how to effectively use and troubleshoot Calibre Companion on your Android device. Calibre Companion is a powerful app that complements the popular Calibre ebook management software, allowing you to manage your ebook library and seamlessly transfer books between your Android device and your Calibre library.
In this guide, we will cover various topics and provide expert advice on using Calibre Companion to its fullest potential. We will explore important features, common troubleshooting steps, and provide handy tips along the way.
Table of Contents
- Connecting to Your Calibre Library
- Syncing Books between Calibre and Android
- Organizing Your Ebook Library
- Viewing and Editing Book Details
- Reading Books in Calibre Companion
- Transferring Books to Other Apps
- Handling Unsupported Formats
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting to Your Calibre Library
Before you can start enjoying the benefits of Calibre Companion, you need to establish a connection between the app and your Calibre library on your computer.
To connect, make sure your Android device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer, then follow these steps:
Step 1: Installing Calibre Companion
If you haven't already done so, download and install Calibre Companion from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Configuring Calibre
On your computer, open Calibre and go to "Preferences" in the main menu. Under the "Sharing over the net" section, click on "Configure sharing." Enable the sharing options and set a username and password if desired. Take note of the IP address displayed as well.
Step 3: Connecting Calibre Companion
Launch Calibre Companion on your Android device and tap on the hamburger menu in the top-left corner. Select "Connect to server" and enter the IP address, username, and password (if set) from the previous step. Tap "Connect" and wait for the connection to be established.
Syncing Books between Calibre and Android
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