Mrsflance

Q: iBooks not syncing where left off

I Used to be able to read a book on my iPhone 6s and pick up where I left off on my iPad Air (and vice versa).  That stopped working after I ran update on both devices.  I bookmarked the page but that doesnt sync either.

 

Any suggestions?  I already verified all settings match on both devices.  It synced books purchased but just not current spot within book.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.1, null

Posted on Apr 5, 2016 6:21 PM

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Apr 7, 2016 6:25 AM in response to Mrsflance
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    Apr 7, 2016 6:25 AM in response to Mrsflance

    Hi there Mrsflance,

     

    It sounds like something changed and now your book progress isn't syncing between your devices. I would first quit the iBooks app on your iPhone and your iPad:

     

    Force an app to close in iOS

    1. Press the Home button two times quickly. You'll see small previews of your recently used apps.
    2. Swipe left to find the app you want to close.
    3. Swipe up on the app's preview to close it.

     
    When you have done that restart the device and test the issue again:

    iOS: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
     

    If that doesn't get them refreshing properly then I would take a look at this section of the following article:

     

    On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

    • Go to Settings > iBooks. 
    • Select Sync Collections and Sync Bookmarks and Notes.
      In iBooks 3.2 or earlier, select Sync Collections and Sync Bookmarks.

    If you don't see all of your information on all of your devices, check your settings:

    • Make sure that you turned on the above sync settings on all of your devices.
    • Make sure that you're using the same Apple ID in the iBooks Store on all of your devices.

    From: Sync iBooks between your Mac and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

     

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