OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks
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3.10.2for iPhone, iPad and more
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About OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks
This is the original app by OverDrive. Be sure to download Libby, our new, award-winning app to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your library today!
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library using OverDrive on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. More than 30,000 libraries worldwide offer titles from OverDrive, so download the app and find your next book today!
• Available 24/7, now the library comes to you.
• No more late fees. Titles are automatically returned.
• Place holds, create wish lists, and return titles easily.
• Sync libraries, bookmarks, and recent positions across mobile devices.
• A valid account with a participating library, school, or other institution is required.
• Each library builds its own collection of titles. Contact them directly to let them know that you’re using OverDrive and to share any suggestions for books you would like to see them carry.
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library using OverDrive on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. More than 30,000 libraries worldwide offer titles from OverDrive, so download the app and find your next book today!
• Available 24/7, now the library comes to you.
• No more late fees. Titles are automatically returned.
• Place holds, create wish lists, and return titles easily.
• Sync libraries, bookmarks, and recent positions across mobile devices.
• A valid account with a participating library, school, or other institution is required.
• Each library builds its own collection of titles. Contact them directly to let them know that you’re using OverDrive and to share any suggestions for books you would like to see them carry.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.10.2
Last updated on Jul 26, 2021
Old Versions
• Updated description. If you're using the OverDrive app, we encourage you to switch to Libby, our new app for ebooks and audiobooks.
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Version History
3.10.2
Jul 26, 2021
• Updated description. If you're using the OverDrive app, we encourage you to switch to Libby, our new app for ebooks and audiobooks.
3.10.0
Jan 11, 2021
This release includes updates that should make the app run faster. We also fixed a bug that caused reading progress to be lost when the app was sent to the background.
3.9.0
Sep 18, 2020
We updated the app to support iOS 14.
3.8.6
Mar 30, 2020
• Screen reader updates, including improved support in the audiobook player, bookshelf, and main app menu.
• Updated video player, with improved support for syncing position across devices.
• Updated video player, with improved support for syncing position across devices.
3.8.5
Jan 27, 2020
• Fixed an issue related to VoiceOver support on the Bookshelf that prevented users from knowing which book they were returning or deleting.
• Fixed an issue related to button labels in the in-app browser that prevented VoiceOver users from knowing the purpose of several buttons.
• Fixed an ebook display issue that caused some ebooks to be unreadable.
• Fixed an issue related to button labels in the in-app browser that prevented VoiceOver users from knowing the purpose of several buttons.
• Fixed an ebook display issue that caused some ebooks to be unreadable.
3.8.4
Nov 22, 2019
• Bug fixes
3.8.3
Oct 3, 2019
• This release fixes an issue that prevented VoiceOver from reading the main menu.
3.8.2
Sep 24, 2019
• Added support for iOS 13
3.8.1
Apr 10, 2019
• Restored option to delete app cookies in the app settings
3.8.0
Mar 25, 2019
The app will now ask you if you'd like to return a book early if it seems that you're finished with it. You can disable this in "Settings". We also fixed some bugs and made some other minor improvements.
3.7.8
Feb 12, 2019
• Bug fixes
3.7.7
Nov 26, 2018
• Added a "Read in Kindle" setting. If you want to always read eBooks in Kindle instead of using the OverDrive app eBook reader, enable this setting.
3.7.6
Sep 24, 2018
• Added support for iOS 12.
• Fixed an issue with HTML markup showing in the "Overview" panel.
• Fixed an issue with HTML markup showing in the "Overview" panel.
3.7.5
Jun 1, 2018
• Updates related to GDPR compliance
• An option to enable Google OAuth support for certain school library users
• Bug fixes
• An option to enable Google OAuth support for certain school library users
• Bug fixes
3.7.4
Mar 8, 2018
• Bug fixes, including a fix for a bug that prevented Harlequin titles from being deleted from the bookshelf.
3.7.3
Dec 1, 2017
• Improved the processing and load time of eBooks.
• Fixed a bug that that did not apply the brightness setting to the eBook reader header.
• Fixed a bug that prevented pausing on Bluetooth devices when audiobook playback speed was faster than 1x.
• Fixed a bug that showed a white screen instead of opening a downloaded eBook.
• Other minor bug fixes.
• Fixed a bug that that did not apply the brightness setting to the eBook reader header.
• Fixed a bug that prevented pausing on Bluetooth devices when audiobook playback speed was faster than 1x.
• Fixed a bug that showed a white screen instead of opening a downloaded eBook.
• Other minor bug fixes.
3.7.2
Nov 17, 2017
• Added iPhone X support
• Improved downloading stability when adding titles - and books should download faster.
• Fixed a bug that deleted bookmarks and last position if you renewed a book.
• Fixed some other minor bugs.
• Improved downloading stability when adding titles - and books should download faster.
• Fixed a bug that deleted bookmarks and last position if you renewed a book.
• Fixed some other minor bugs.
3.7.1
Oct 5, 2017
• Updated streaming video player.
• Fixes a bug that prevented some books from being removed from the bookshelf.
• Fixes a bug that prevented some books from being removed from the bookshelf.
3.7.0
Aug 29, 2017
• You missed the clock (and the rest of the status bar) in the eBook reader - so it's back in v3.7.0!
• We made several improvements related to downloading and opening eBooks - thanks for your patience.
• The app now shows an indication on the bookshelf if all of the parts of a book aren't downloaded.
• Improved eBook cover display and other minor improvements.
• We made several improvements related to downloading and opening eBooks - thanks for your patience.
• The app now shows an indication on the bookshelf if all of the parts of a book aren't downloaded.
• Improved eBook cover display and other minor improvements.
3.6.4
Mar 2, 2017
• Fixes an issue where some users were sent to Safari while attempting to sign in to the app.
3.6.3
Feb 22, 2017
• Performance improvements and bug fixes related to downloading, opening, and paging through eBooks, particularly large eBooks.
• Fixes a bug that prevents audiobook playback from resuming when using headphone controls.
• Fixes a few minor bugs related to eBook lighting options.
• Fixes a bug that prevents audiobook playback from resuming when using headphone controls.
• Fixes a few minor bugs related to eBook lighting options.
3.6.2
Jan 19, 2017
• Added Korean language support
• Minor bug fixes
• Minor bug fixes
3.6.1
Dec 13, 2016
• Fixes a bug that prevents the font size from being changed on iPads running iOS 10. Note that this fix requires iOS 10.2
• Fixes a bug that prevents the font size from being increased with Larger Accessibility font sizes enabled
• Fixes a bug that prevents the font size from being increased with Larger Accessibility font sizes enabled
3.6.0
Nov 18, 2016
• The app is now available in 15 additional languages.
3.5.8
Oct 20, 2016
• Updated the minimum supported iOS version to iOS 8.
• Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when adjusting eBook layout at the end of a chapter.
• Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when re-downloading files for an expired audiobook.
• Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when adjusting eBook layout at the end of a chapter.
• Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when re-downloading files for an expired audiobook.
3.5.7
Sep 16, 2016
• Fixes a bug that prevents the font size from being changed on iPads running iOS 10. Having problems with font size in some books on iOS 10? See http://help.overdrive.com/customer/portal/articles/2574801 for help.
• Fixes an issue where the wrong cover art would display for some titles.
• Fixes an issue where the wrong cover art would display for some titles.
3.5.6
Aug 31, 2016
• Resolved a number of bugs related to authorizing accounts and downloading eBooks, so you should have fewer problems downloading eBooks.
• Fixed problems related to showing the correct book covers on the Bookshelf.
• Added the Under-13 option to the "Account" and "Authorize" screens.
Thanks for your patience while we've been fixing bugs and thank you for using OverDrive!
• Fixed problems related to showing the correct book covers on the Bookshelf.
• Added the Under-13 option to the "Account" and "Authorize" screens.
Thanks for your patience while we've been fixing bugs and thank you for using OverDrive!
3.5.5
Jul 6, 2016
• Several audiobook-related updates, from performance improvements to bug fixes. Thanks for your patience, audiobook readers!
• Replaced the audiobook lock screen controls with 15 sec buttons.
• Other minor bug fixes and copy changes.
Stay tuned, more fixes and improvements are coming soon. Thank you for using OverDrive!
• Replaced the audiobook lock screen controls with 15 sec buttons.
• Other minor bug fixes and copy changes.
Stay tuned, more fixes and improvements are coming soon. Thank you for using OverDrive!
3.5.4
Apr 20, 2016
• Fixed several bugs related to downloading eBooks.
• Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash sometimes when turning the page in an eBook.
• Minor UI improvements
Stay tuned, more fixes and improvements are on the way. Thank you for using OverDrive!
• Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash sometimes when turning the page in an eBook.
• Minor UI improvements
Stay tuned, more fixes and improvements are on the way. Thank you for using OverDrive!
3.5.3
Mar 17, 2016
Thank you for your continued patience while we work to improve the app.
• This version fixes the crashes that some of you encountered when updating from v3.3.2 and earlier versions of the app.
• We fixed many eBook-related download errors. If you attempted to download an eBook previously and it didn't work, please try again.
We're not stopping here, we're already working on additional fixes for the next version. Thank you for using OverDrive!
• This version fixes the crashes that some of you encountered when updating from v3.3.2 and earlier versions of the app.
• We fixed many eBook-related download errors. If you attempted to download an eBook previously and it didn't work, please try again.
We're not stopping here, we're already working on additional fixes for the next version. Thank you for using OverDrive!
3.5.2
Mar 7, 2016
Thanks for your patience while we put the latest fixes together!
• This version will remember your library card number. Note that you may have to enter it one more time, but the app will remember it moving forward.
• The audiobook player once again tells you which part you're listening to and how many total parts there are in the audiobook.
• We've added improved error handling to increase the app stability when things go wrong.
• We've made a number of minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
We're already working on v3.5.3, so more fixes and updates are in the works. Thank you so much for using OverDrive!
• This version will remember your library card number. Note that you may have to enter it one more time, but the app will remember it moving forward.
• The audiobook player once again tells you which part you're listening to and how many total parts there are in the audiobook.
• We've added improved error handling to increase the app stability when things go wrong.
• We've made a number of minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
We're already working on v3.5.3, so more fixes and updates are in the works. Thank you so much for using OverDrive!
3.5.1
Feb 5, 2016
• Resolved problems with the app crashing while it's updating.
• Resolved problems with the app crashing immediately after it's opened.
• Resolved problems downloading purchased titles.
We're working on additional fixes - thank you for your patience!
• Resolved problems with the app crashing immediately after it's opened.
• Resolved problems downloading purchased titles.
We're working on additional fixes - thank you for your patience!
3.5.0
Feb 1, 2016
• Stop creating bookmarks to save your most recent position - we've fixed the audiobook bug! The app now remembers where you left off!
• Improved syncing. If you're reading on more than one device, your most recent position is reliably synced between devices with v3.5.
• Support for larger screen sizes. No more scaling on larger screen iOS devices!
• Split screen support too!
• Support for Dynamic Type - increase font size throughout the app, not just in the eBook reader.
• Background downloading support.
• Updated look and feel.
• Loads of bug fixes and performance improvements.
• How did we do it? We rewrote the app in Swift!
• Improved syncing. If you're reading on more than one device, your most recent position is reliably synced between devices with v3.5.
• Support for larger screen sizes. No more scaling on larger screen iOS devices!
• Split screen support too!
• Support for Dynamic Type - increase font size throughout the app, not just in the eBook reader.
• Background downloading support.
• Updated look and feel.
• Loads of bug fixes and performance improvements.
• How did we do it? We rewrote the app in Swift!
OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks FAQ
OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Portugal,Uganda,Uzbekistan,Kenya,Cayman Islands,Maldives,Nepal,Russia,Sierra Leone,St. Vincent & The Grenadines,Georgia,Luxembourg,Malawi,Niger,Czech Republic,Dominican Republic,Guyana,Croatia,Thailand,Bulgaria,Sri Lanka,South Africa,Belarus,Spain,Micronesia,Guatemala,Japan,Zambia,Congo,Palau,Pakistan,Philippines,Austria,Bermuda,Kazakhstan,Liberia,Macao,Solomon Islands,Chad,Brunei Darussalam,Fiji,United Kingdom,South Korea,Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Uruguay,Cape Verde,Grenada,Panama,Sweden,El Salvador,Turkmenistan,Trinidad and Tobago,Australia,Bahamas,Belize,Ecuador,Guinea-bissau,Jamaica,Benin,Mali,Paraguay,Singapore,Swaziland,Cote Divoire,Rwanda,Burkina Faso,Indonesia,Nigeria,Germany,Lithuania,Malaysia,Nauru,Venezuela,Cambodia,Angola,Barbados,Botswana,Chile,Colombia,Estonia,St. Kitts and Nevis,Mongolia,Namibia,Serbia,Sao Tome & Principe,Kosovo,Antigua And Barbuda,Algeria,Mozambique,Poland,Mauritius,Papua New Guinea,Albania,Bolivia,Finland,Moldova,Macedonia,Tonga,Switzerland,Costa Rica,St. Lucia,Malta,Seychelles,Brazil,France,Gabon,Greece,Ireland,Italy,Senegal,Ukraine,Azerbaijan,Bhutan,Honduras,Latvia,Slovakia,Armenia,New Zealand,Peru,British Virgin Islands,Vietnam,Vanuatu,Argentina,Iceland,Montenegro,Montserrat,Norway,India,Nicaragua,Belgium,Congo, Democratic Republic,Cameroon,China,Cyprus,Dominica,United States,Ghana,Kyrgyzstan,Netherlands,Afghanistan,Canada,Turks and Caicos,Myanmar,Zimbabwe,Bosnia & Herzegovina,Hungary,Mexico,Suriname,Tajikistan,Tanzania,Slovenia,Anguilla,Denmark,Gambia,Madagascar,Romania
OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks supports Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish
Click here to learn how to download OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks.
iPhone
須使用 iOS 12.0 或以上版本。
iPad
須使用 iPadOS 12.0 或以上版本。
iPod touch
須使用 iOS 12.0 或以上版本。
