Quick start
Install DinoReader, add your first book, and start reading.
First-time setup
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Install and open DinoReader
After installing the APK, open DinoReader from your device’s apps list.
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Choose a books folder
Tap Choose. DinoReader asks for access only to the folder you select, not to every file on your device.
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Select or create a folder
Choose an existing folder, or tap Create new folder. Android may prevent you from choosing the storage root or Downloads.
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Name the new folder
We use Books in this example.
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Confirm the folder
Open the folder, then tap Use this folder.
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Allow access
Tap Allow. DinoReader can now read and store books in this folder.
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Choose whether to allow notifications
On some devices, Android may ask for notification permission. You can allow or decline — this does not affect reading.
Open your first book
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Option 1: Open a book from your library
If DinoReader found books in the folder you selected, they already appear in your library. Tap a book to open it.
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Option 2: Start with a free book
If your library is empty, you can start with one of the free books. Tap a book you like.
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Download and open your book
Scroll down to the Download button if necessary. Tap Download, then Open.
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Option 3: Choose a book from elsewhere
Tap Add your files to choose a book from elsewhere on your device.
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Choose a book file
Find the book on your device and tap it.
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Start reading
DinoReader opens the book immediately.
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Turn the page
Tap the right third of the screen, or swipe left. Enjoy your book.
Return to your library
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Show the reading controls
Tap the centre of the page, then tap the ☰ button in the top-left corner to open the main menu.
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Open the library
Tap Library in the main menu.
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Find your recent book
The book now appears under Recently opened.
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Add another file
Open the main menu and tap File chooser.
