Putting files/folders onto ipad

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Putting files/folders onto ipad

Hey I'm pretty new to using the iPad. So here's my question. I like to read comics/manga on my Samsung phone but would like to use those files/folders on my iPad.

Is there a way to put these files and folders directly there seeing as iTunes doesn't seem to upload zip files.

Also I'd like to organise these files into folders thus the folders part of the question.

I've tried using file transfer apps but they don't seem to upload whole folders, instead it's individually.

iPad Air Wi-Fi, Cellular, iOS 7.1

Posted on Mar 25, 2014 1:33 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 25, 2014 1:39 PM in response to Takuberry

Over all, iOs does not have a user accessible folder structure, just what is available in specific apps. What app are you attempting to use for those books? And what is the source? If they are NOT purchased from iTunes (iBooks) and are DRM protected, you will need to get an app that supports the source.

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Takuberry Author

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Mar 25, 2014 1:48 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

I've got sidebooks and I zip.com but I haven't been able to use them because of not being able to transfer the files.

Or do you mean what file transfer app in which I'm trying out file transfer, air transfer, and just downloaded USB sharp to see if any of those help.

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Mar 25, 2014 1:51 PM in response to Takuberry

No, if the books are DRM protected, you will only be able to read them in an app provided by the vendor that sells them (itunes, Amazon, B&N, etc.).

If they are NOT DRM protected, you should be able to sync them to iBooks (via itunes on a computer) and view them in it, or another reader that supports the format.

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Takuberry Author

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Mar 25, 2014 1:56 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

Ah I see what you mean, but these are just image files uploaded into a .zip files.

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bobseufert

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Mar 25, 2014 2:05 PM in response to Takuberry

Is this what you're looking for ?

iZip.com on the App Store on iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/izip.com/id461682040?mt=8

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Mar 25, 2014 2:08 PM in response to Takuberry

You still need a specific app destination (and many, in fact most that will read those files) will not support .zip files. File Manager supports zip files, but may not be the best app to actually view them (you should still be able to move them from it to another app for viewing. You could certainly use something DropBox or Box to get them on the device.

What format are they in (file extension)?

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pjl123

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Mar 25, 2014 2:13 PM in response to Takuberry

this would be a good time to visit the app store. I searched for comic book reader and got 200 hits. (probbly three of them are any good...) but one is labeled magna - which i see you reference in the original post. Browse the store, and see if you can find an app that reads your source type - then you are all set.

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