How do I transfer non-Apple Store epubs from my iPad to iTunes and other devices?
Hi All,
(Note: I'm on iOS 9.1 on my iPad and iTunes 12.3.1.23 on my MacBook Pro (Yosemite 10.10.5).)
My issue is that I can no longer transfer iBooks epubs downloaded on my iPad (that I didn't get from the Apple Store) to iTunes - which would then enable me to view them on other devices (my iBooks for Mac or on my iPhone) as well as having a back up.
The iTunes File menu option to 'transfer purchases from' iDevices to iTunes, which is the method I used until now, has been disabled and I know that this relates to Apple's 'App thinning' initiative. Does anyone know of another way to back up non-Apple Store epubs from iPad? I have seen other discussions on this site for how to deal with Apps themselves but not relating to this kind of content.
It's not always possible to download multiple times from the source, once for each device, e.g. an author offering a free download of an ebook from their site may only allow one download per email address, and it's definitely less convenient having to do so even when it is possible.
I'd be very grateful for any tips.
Thanks,
Rowan
iPad, iOS 9.1