bonnie2876 Author

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Unable to read a book on iPad due to incorrect format error

i can’t read a book on my ipad because it says it isn’t formatted correctly (what does that mean)

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iPad, iOS 10

Posted on May 6, 2025 8:48 AM

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May 6, 2025 9:10 AM in response to bonnie2876

Is this a book your purchased in the Apple Book store? Books from other sources may not be readable in Apple Books because of formatting differences.

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May 7, 2025 7:12 AM in response to bonnie2876

At this point, it would be best if you contact Apple Support for help.

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bonnie2876 Author

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May 6, 2025 2:07 PM in response to Carol B.

thank you but i did buy it though their ibook app

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