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Audiobooks can play on my PHONE?
YES, Audiobooks can play on some cell phones, and the list of compatible phones grows every day!
Why carry two devices when one might do?
All Audiobooks can be listened to on your computer or laptop and most mp3 players. If you want to listen on your cell phone, you will need a device which can play Windows media files using DRM (copy protection).Will audiobooks play on MY phone?
There is no complete listing of all phones that will play OverDrive Audiobooks, but we recommend checking these lists for compatible phones:
Known Compatible Devices: This page lists devices that OverDrive has tested and confirmed as compatible.
Palm Devices using Pocket Tunes: This software makes selected Palm phones compatible.
If you are using a Pocket PC, OverDrive Media files must be transferred to a memory card. Be sure you have a memory card with sufficient memory space installed, and be sure to specify the memory card in the course of the transfer process.
Give it a try!
Generally, if you know your phone plays Windows Media files, you'll be able to listen to OverDrive Audiobooks. If your phone is not on the lists above that doesn't mean it won't work. In some cases, you may need to download a small piece of software or firmware upgrade to make your phone compatible. Check your phone manufacturer's website for information.Let us know what works
If your phone works, or if you have any tips and tricks on enabling your phone to play audiobooks, email us at bromberg[at]sjrlc.org and we'll add your feedback to this webpage.
