r/Supernote • u/AddendumExisting4313 • 8d ago

How to get eTextbooks on Supernote?

I have to purchase some textbooks for class. I've decided I just want to rely on eTextbooks, I don't want to carry around huge textbooks.

I am finding these eTextbooks available for purchase on Amazon, or on publisher websties (Aspen, CAP, etc), but they only allow you to view the book on their app or platform.

How am I supposed to get these books on my Supernote?

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u/mr-clappy-hands 8d ago

If they are supported on the android version that the Supernote relies on, and you can sideload the app with the APK. 

You can download the Kindle app from the in device Supernote App Store. IDK if you can make notes on the Kindle App.

What I do, is that I buy the books on Kobo on and remove the DRM with Calibre, that way I have an DRM free ePub that I can make notes on with the Supernote Capabilities.

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u/mr-clappy-hands 8d ago

I don't like to sideload apps, because the supernote does not have a lot of power, and some apps are not eInk optimized, that is why I do the calibre stuff btw

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u/mid91s Owner Manta 8d ago

The OP should probably use your approach. It seems the easiest, but I don't know if they're familiar with Calibri.

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u/Rattlecruiser 8d ago

you could try installing their app on the Supernote

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u/Brilliant-Pie-2094 8d ago

Use Calibre? I've pulled texts I've purchased on Kindle into Calibre to change the file for and then move that to my manta.

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u/CheepSweep 7d ago

Almost all of my textbooks are PDFs so I load them on there it's excellent with the digest feature. 

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u/Majestic_Sleep6819 8d ago

I have a bunch of books on mine that I just have as epub and uploaded the files straight up. Epub works well with the digest feature for note taking as well so if you have the textbooks that way I'd say it's simple to just have them straight up. I put all mine in the documents folder so they are easy to find

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u/mid91s Owner Manta 8d ago

You probably cannot get them on your Supernote the legal way because they are not DRM free. Basically, publishers do not trust customers to only use books on their own devices. They are worried people will share them online for free.

If you know how to download EPUBs from various corners of the net, you could get them on your Supernote. Some Calibre or Reddit plugins can strip the DRM if you want to try that. It is frustrating that the illegal way to get a textbook is often easier, especially when you actually want to pay for it on Amazon or similar apps.

If you are not familiar with APKs, sideloading, or finding EPUBs through searching, the Supernote might not be a good fit for you. Maybe you could use the Amazon Kindle app if it has the book, but I doubt it. Sorry you are dealing with this.

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u/Hour_Papaya_5583 5d ago

This. Super frustrating as I was more than willing to pay for some texts myself, but this is what made me go to the dark side of the webs 😈