***Quick Disclaimer for iPad/iPhone users:
In order to use the updated version of our Offline Access, you must have the latest iOS update. If your device is not updated, the Offline Access will not work. That being said, if you are reading this, please make sure your device is updated!
***Another Quick Disclaimer for Firefox users:
In your setting, please uncheck this option in Firefox: "Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed." This comes checked by default and disables RedShelf's Offline Feature in our eReader!
Now, if your eBook has an offline access allowance, you can save a part of your book in your browser's cache. This enables you to read your eBook when you don't have an internet connection.
Checking Your eBook’s Offline Access Allowance
Not all publishers include an offline access allowance for all books. To help, RedShelf notifies you if your eBook has offline capabilities.
To check your eBook’s offline access allowance, navigate to your Shelf. Click on the title you would like to check for Offline to open the side panel. If you don’t see the Offline icon, the publisher does not offer offline access for the particular title.
Activating an Offline Session
You must have an Internet connection while activating Offline mode. The content downloads to your browser cache. From there, you can then access your content through the unique link without a network. Clearing your browser cache may disrupt your Offline Access.
Once you have determined your book’s offline allowance, you can create an offline session. Navigate to the upper right-hand portion of your screen and select Additional Options (3 horizontal bars) and select Download for Offline to begin.
Select the download icon of the section you would like to take offline. When the download is complete, you will receive a notification on the lower left-hand corner of the screen titled Success.
To access the offline session, navigate to the Contents icon in the upper right-hand corner. Select the section that displays Available for Offline.
You may end your offline session at any time. Navigate to the Offline menu and select Clear Downloads for all or select the delete icon to clear a specific section. After that, you can activate a new offline session!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!