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Downloads issue

Difficulties re-downloading books

Fix: 1. Check Purchase History: Open Apple Books, go to the 'Library' tab, and tap on 'Purchased'. Here you can find books you've bought and re-d... ⇲
 
Privacy issue

Sensitive bookmarking feature

Fix: 1. Adjust Bookmarking: When you create a bookmark, try tapping slightly away from the text to avoid accidental bookmarks. 2. Use the Table... ⇲
 
Customization issue

Inability to organize books by series

Fix: 1. Create Collections: In the Library tab, tap 'Collections' and create a new collection for each series. You can then manually add books to... ⇲

Poor handling of highlight colors

Fix: 1. Change Highlight Color: When highlighting text, tap on the highlight and select a different color from the options available. 2. Check Ac... ⇲

Limited customization options for fonts and colors

Fix: 1. Explore Settings: Go to Settings > Books and explore the available options for font and background color customization. Adjust them to yo... ⇲

Inability to hide finished books

Fix: 1. Create a Finished Books Collection: Create a separate collection for finished books to keep them organized and out of your main library v... ⇲
 
UI issue

Blank pages when turning

Fix: 1. Update the App: Ensure that you have the latest version of Apple Books installed as updates often fix bugs. 2. Restart Your Device: A sim... ⇲

Missing page number display

Fix: 1. Check Reading Settings: In the reading view, tap the center of the screen to bring up the menu, and look for an option to display page nu... ⇲

Unresponsive interface

Fix: 1. Restart the App: Close Apple Books completely and reopen it to refresh the interface. 2. Clear App Cache: Go to Settings > General > iPho... ⇲

Loss of page turning animation

Fix: 1. Check Settings: Go to Settings > Books and look for any options related to animations or transitions. Ensure they are enabled. 2. Restart... ⇲

Confusing layout for Apple Classics

Fix: 1. Familiarize with the Layout: Spend some time exploring the layout and features of Apple Classics to understand where everything is locate... ⇲

Frustrating navigation and controls

Fix: 1. Familiarize with Gestures: Spend some time learning the gestures and controls for navigating within the app to improve your experience. 2... ⇲
 
Settings issue

Inability to permanently delete books

Fix: 1. Remove from Library: Tap and hold the book cover, then select 'Remove' and choose 'Remove Download' to delete it from your device. This w... ⇲
 
Syncing issue

Inconsistent syncing across devices

Fix: 1. Check iCloud Settings: Ensure that iCloud Drive is enabled for Books on all devices. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud and toggle on... ⇲
 
Ads issue

Excessive ads in reading section

Fix: 1. Check for Subscription Options: Look for any subscription options that may remove ads from the reading section. 2. Use Airplane Mode: If... ⇲
 
Search issue

Difficulty accessing book index

Fix: 1. Use the Search Function: Instead of looking for the index manually, use the search feature to find specific topics or sections within the... ⇲
 
Storage issue

Aggressive deletion of local files

Fix: 1. Manage Storage: Regularly check your storage settings by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and manage your files to prevent ag... ⇲
 
Bugs issue

Issues with reading PDFs

Fix: 1. Use a Different App: If Apple Books struggles with PDFs, consider using a dedicated PDF reader app that may handle them better. 2. Check... ⇲
 
Audio issue

Lack of audio closed captions

Fix: 1. Check Accessibility Settings: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing and ensure that 'Closed Captions + SDH' is enabled if available fo... ⇲
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