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Can I download a book on one device and later continue reading on another device?

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Yes, as long as you sign in using the same email or username. Just make sure you aren't using the account on more than three devices.

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How do I return to former pages on Audible books on Kindle?

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Swipe the page right. If you want to go a ways back, swipe up and select the location.

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How do I clear a title permanently from the library?

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Choose the audiobook you want to delete, and click the checkbox next to it. Click "Delete," followed by "Yes, delete permanently."

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What's the difference between the "Cloud" and "Device" tabs on my iPhone when waiting for a new Audible purchase to download?

Ayla DeWeese

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The "Cloud" tab shows audiobooks purchased from Audible but not yet downloaded to your device, allowing you to download them anytime. The "Device" tab displays audiobooks downloaded to your device, available offline. Your new purchase will appear in the "Cloud" tab until the download completes then move to the "Device" tab.

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If I already am an Amazon Prime subscriber, do I still have to subscribe to Audible in order to download and listen to audiobooks?

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Yes. Audible or Audible Plus are not related to your Prime subscription.

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I want to listen in my car. How do I do this?

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Connect headphones or other listening tools to your phone or whatever you are using.

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How do I list books by playing time?

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List them from the least playing time to the most playing time. Another helpful way to categorize them is in alphabetical order.

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I received a gift card for Audible. How do I use it? I already entered the gift card info.

Ayla DeWeese

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If you have already entered the gift card information on Audible, you can use it to purchase audiobooks or membership plans. Here are the steps to use the gift card: Go to the Audible website or app and sign in to your account. Find the audiobook or membership plan you want to purchase. Click on either the "Buy with Credit" or "Buy with Gift Card" button. If you have enough funds on your gift card to cover the purchase, the audiobook or membership plan will be added to your library automatically. If you don't have enough funds on your gift card, you can use another payment method to complete the purchase.

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It won't let me change chapters. It just continues to play the sample.

Joyce Hofer

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You are probably unable to listen to this book without purchasing it. Either buy the audio or look around for it if you can listen to it for free.

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Can I listen to a book without purchasing it?

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It depends on the type of format you are using. If you are using Audible, they usually have books for free.

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I'm trying to collect a book series and I'm about half way through. I can't get the next book. If I delete one book will I lose it forever?

Ayla DeWeese

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If you delete a book from your Audible library, it will be removed from your device and will no longer be available for you to listen to. However, you will still be able to access the book on your Audible account and download it again at a later time if you wish to do so. If you're running out of space on your device and need to free up some storage, you can delete an audiobook that you've already listened to or that you don't plan on listening to again soon. If you accidentally delete a book that you still want to keep, don't worry. You can always re-download it from your Audible library later.

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Can you use audible and Waze at the same time?

Ayla DeWeese

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Yes, it is possible to use Audible and Waze at the same time. Here's how you can do it: Open the Audible app and start playing your audiobook. Open the Waze app and enter your destination. Waze will provide voice-guided directions through your device's speaker or headphones. Your audiobook will continue playing in the background while you use Waze. You can adjust the volume levels for both apps to ensure that you can hear both the audiobook and the Waze directions clearly. Keep in mind that using multiple apps at the same time may drain your device's battery faster than usual. You may also need to adjust the settings on your device to allow both apps to run simultaneously.

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How do I view pdfs that come with the book

Ayla DeWeese

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If you have purchased an audiobook from Audible that comes with a PDF file, you can view it by following these steps: Open the Audible app on your device and navigate to your library. Find the audiobook that includes a PDF file and tap on it to open its details page. Look for the "PDF" button on the details page and tap on it. This will open the PDF file in a new window. You can scroll through the PDF, zoom in or out, and navigate to different pages as needed. When you're finished viewing the PDF, simply close the window to return to the audiobook.

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How do you switch between listening to reading?

Ayla DeWeese

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Open the Kindle app on your device and navigate to your library. Find the ebook version of the title and open it. Tap on the screen to bring up the menu and look for the "Audible Narration" or "Whispersync for Voice" option. If the option is available, select it to link the ebook and audiobook versions of the title. Start listening to the audiobook by opening the Audible app on your device and selecting the title. While listening to the audiobook, use the Whispersync for Voice feature to switch to reading the ebook version by opening the Kindle app. Your progress in the audiobook and ebook will be synced, so you can easily pick up where you left off in either version.

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I have Audible on my phone. Are there only Play and Pause buttons? Is my battery being used even when a book is paused?

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There is one universal play-pause button within the app. However, using the app may drain your phone's battery.

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If I place a book in a Collection and then archive it from my Library, will it be deleted from the Collections?

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If you archive or return a book that is in a collection on your Audible account, it will no longer appear in your collections.

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Do credits roll over if I don't use them by the end of the month for my 3-month Audible gift?

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If you have a 3-month Audible gift, unused credits will roll over to the next month, allowing you to accumulate up to 6 credits. However, you must use the credits before the gift subscription expires, as specified in the gift email or on the Audible website, or they will be lost.

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How do I return a book so that I get my credit back?

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Sign in to your account. Go to your purchase history. Look for the book you want to return. Click on "Return This Title." Then click on "Confirm."

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If you shut down for the day and log off iPad, how do you go back to where you left off?

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Audible will keep your place in a book even when you log out of the app. Go back to your spot in the book by reopening the app.

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How can I start a book over?

Leah

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Go onto chapters and select the chapter you would like. Very useful when falling asleep listening to a story.

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Can I preview a book before buying?

Leah

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You can sample a book. Samples usually last about 5 minutes and contain a clip from near the start.

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How do I listen to a book without purchasing?

Leah

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You can sample a book by clicking on it. The samples usually last about 5 minutes.

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How can I close the app when I am not listening to the audio book?

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Swipe up to access the App Switcher, and swipe up on the Audible app to clear it out.

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What does the car symbol on Audible app indicate when I’m in the car? Why does the sound switch off on my story?

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It indicates that you are in your car, and the sound switches off because Audible does not want you to listen to an audiobook in your car.

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Can I see the book page and listen at the same time?

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Yes, you can use Immersion Reading to read and listen to the book at the same time.

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Suddenly the Audible voice is going really slowly, like it’s underwater. How do I get the voice back to normal speed? (iPhone)

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When you pull up a book on Audible, there should be a number in the lower left corner that says 'Speed' under it. If you tap the number, it will pull up a menu of different speeds that you can play the book at. Simply pick the one which is most comfortable for you.

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Can you change name of an audiobook or how it appears in Library?

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No, the author and publisher have already decided on the name and cover.

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How do I set the timer to listen for a specific amount of time?

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There should be a half moon symbol at the top of your screen and you can click on it to choose your time. There are preset times you can choose or you can put the timer for the end of the chapter or you can adjust the time to work for you.

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If I suspend my Audible account, will I still have access to my library?

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Yes, because you have already spent your money on those books. Hopefully that explains it to you, but what you need to know is that yes you can still access your books if you suspend your account.

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Is it possible to see the written version of the book so you can choose whether to read or listen?

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Sadly, no. Luckily, you could borrow a copy of that book from your library and try a chapter in each format to see which one you like better.

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