Adobe Digital Editions on mobile devices

We do not recommend reading our ADE ebooks on a mobile device. The software may not be available for your specific device or version and the optimal reading experience is on a computer. If you are unable to open your ebook after following the steps below and you do not have any alternatives to reading […]
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Ebook setup for other mobile devices

Please follow the instructions to download your ebook onto your desktop or laptop. For Apple/Macintosh computers, click here. For Windows/PC computers, click here. Important: Before you plug your e-reader into your Mac or PC, you’ll need to close Adobe Digital Editions and make sure it is not running. Plug in your e-reader. Start Adobe Digital […]
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Ebook setup for Android/Nook/Amazon Fire

Kindle users: The Amazon Kindle Fire is the only type of Kindle product line that is supported. Download Adobe Digital Editions from the Google Play Store. After installing it, open the app. You will be prompted to authorize your device with an Adobe ID and password. If you have not created an Adobe ID, please […]
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Ebook setup for iPhone/iPad

You must have the most current version of iOS (iOS 13) installed on your device before following the instructions below. Go to the App Store, then search and download Adobe Digital Editions. After it installs, open the app. You’ll be prompted to authorize your device with an Adobe ID and password. If you have not […]
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Ebook setup for Mac OS X

See detailed instructions with screenshots here. Create an Adobe ID and password. If you have not created an Adobe ID, please register for an account here. If you have an Adobe ID but have forgotten your password, reset your password here. Go to the Adobe Digital Editions Download Page and download the Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.X Installer […]
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Ebook setup for PCs

See detailed instructions with screenshots here. Create an Adobe ID and password. If you have not created an Adobe ID, please register for an account here. If you have an Adobe ID but have forgotten your password, reset your password here. Go to the Adobe Digital Editions Download Page and download the Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.X Installer […]
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Error Message that says E_AUTH_BAD_DEVICE_KEY (E_AUTH_BAD__DEVICE_KEY__OR_PKCS12)

This error message occurs when your device is trying to authorize Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). You may need to “unlock” your Keychain to allow access to ADE. Check Keychain Access (program on Mac). If there is an entry for “Digital Editions,” follow the steps from this Adobe article. https://helpx.adobe.com/digital-editions/kb/error-e_auth_bad_device_key.html If there is no entry for […]
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Error Message that says “E_Adept_Request_Expired”

This error message can indicate multiple problems. First, verify your system’s date and time settings – the clock time, date, and time zone must match where you currently reside. Navigate to System Preferences > Date & Time. Verify “Set Date & Time automatically” is enabled. Under “Time Zone”, verify “Set time zone automatically using current […]
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Error Message that says “E_Adept_Request_Expired”

This error message can indicate multiple problems. First, verify your system’s date and time settings. The clock time, date, and time zone must match where you currently reside. Navigate to System Preferences > Date & Time to check. Verify “Set Date & Time automatically” is enabled. Under “Time Zone,” verify “Set time zone automatically using […]
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