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How do I scan a book?
Tap the + button in your library and select "Scan Book". Point your camera at the barcode on the back of your book.
Why doesn't my barcode scan on older books?
Some older books use a UPC code instead of an ISBN barcode. UPCs by themselves won't identify the book.
Why does ISBN text detection sometimes take multiple tries?
If your book has an ISBN printed near the barcode, Bindle will try to detect it with OCR. Hold steady and ensure good lighting for best results.
Can I manually add books?
Yes! Tap + and choose "Search Books" to search by title/author, or add manually if needed.
How do I track my reading progress?
Open any book and update the current page number. Your progress saves automatically.
How do I add the widget?
Touch and hold your home screen, tap the + button in the corner, then search for Bindle. For the lock screen, touch and hold the lock screen, tap Customize, choose Lock Screen, then tap a widget area and pick Bindle. There are sizes for a single book or for several at once.
My widget is showing the wrong page. How do I refresh it?
Open Bindle and then leave it again. The widget updates whenever you open or close the app, and refreshes on its own roughly once an hour. If it still looks wrong, remove the widget and add it again.
Can I choose which book the widget shows?
The widget shows your currently reading books in the order you pick under Settings > Widgetast Read to keep the book you are actively reading at the front.
Why doesn't my lock screen widget show the book cover?