Audiobooks downloaded but can only see part 2 of 2

I have purchased an audiobook on iTunes on my iPad. The book comes as two files, Part 1 and Part 2. However when I open ibooks, only the second file is there. I can't seem to access Part 1. Any suggeations?

iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 11.2.1

Posted on Jan 2, 2018 1:10 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2018 9:25 AM

Good morning Goolz,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand you are missing part of the audiobook you purchased when you look for it in the iBooks app on your iPad. You can redownload the audiobook by following the steps below:
Redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books from the iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store

Redownload books or audiobooks

You can redownload books in iBooks on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. You can redownload audiobooks in iBooks on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch; or in iTunes on a Mac or PC.

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the iBooks app.
  2. Tap Purchased at the bottom of the screen, then tap Books or Audiobooks, depending on what you want to redownload.
  3. Tap "Not on This [device]."
  4. Find the book or audiobook that you want to download, then tap User uploaded file . The item downloads to your device.
    User uploaded file
If Part 1 doesn't appear when you redownload the audiobook, click on the link below to report the issue to the iTunes Store support team:

iTunes Store - Contact Us

Use this form for assistance with account and billing, code redemption, or purchase questions


All the best to you in 2018!
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Jan 3, 2018 9:25 AM in response to Goolz

Good morning Goolz,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand you are missing part of the audiobook you purchased when you look for it in the iBooks app on your iPad. You can redownload the audiobook by following the steps below:
Redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books from the iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store

Redownload books or audiobooks

You can redownload books in iBooks on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. You can redownload audiobooks in iBooks on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch; or in iTunes on a Mac or PC.

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the iBooks app.
  2. Tap Purchased at the bottom of the screen, then tap Books or Audiobooks, depending on what you want to redownload.
  3. Tap "Not on This [device]."
  4. Find the book or audiobook that you want to download, then tap User uploaded file . The item downloads to your device.
    User uploaded file
If Part 1 doesn't appear when you redownload the audiobook, click on the link below to report the issue to the iTunes Store support team:

iTunes Store - Contact Us

Use this form for assistance with account and billing, code redemption, or purchase questions


All the best to you in 2018!

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