Unable to rearrange books in iBooks

After updating to iOS 8 with the new version of iBooks I haven't been able to rearrange books the way it's always been, is there something different you have to do now (besides holding down and dragging the books) or what because I can't get it to work

Apparently, when the device is connected to iTunes for syncing via the USB, the "sync over wifi" must be enabled.

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I recently encountered problems downloading and shopping for books at ibooks. I am able to download samples of books, but when I attempt to purchase them, I am unable to. I've rechecked my apple account information, and the credit card I'm using is up to date and listed. More recently, when I visit the ibooks store, no book titles are visible. Any suggestions?

Hey Aggiesmommy 91,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues downloading purchased iBooks. Let’s see if we can troubleshoot this so you can enjoy those purchases.
First, try forcing the iBooks application to close:
Force an app to close in iOS - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht5137
If the issue persists, try restarting your iPad:
Restart or reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559
Thanks,
Matt M.

I am unable to buy books on iBooks.

The price shows up and sample shows up, but both buttons are greyed out and do not let me click on them. Why am I being blocked from buying? I live in Canada if that makes a difference?

I have exactly the same issue with iBooks; I have an Apple account in the US but am connecting to iBooks store from Belgium. This works fine for iTunes Store, but iBooks just greys out all prices (even if I have previously purchase books on iBooks).
A workaround is to purchase the books from iTunes on your MAC or PC and then just download them on the iPad. Not very nice to have a non-working iBooks on the iPad, but ... better than nothing.

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I am unable to open books in iBooks on my iPad.

Yes, I did this and it worked fine after that. I also noted that ibooks is available for download as an Iphone ap or an Ipad ap. I believe it is the same ap, but that could also be the problem.
thanks for the good tip! worked fine for me!

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Hi, Cargei.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I would first start with closing all applications in multitasking and power cycling the device. Test opening a downloaded book in iBooks
iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
If the issue persists, try downloading a free iBook and test to see if it opens.
Cheers,
Jason H.

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i just downloaded a book "made for ibooks" after downloading the ibooks app. However when I click on it it say it is "unable to open". I thought it was a download issue, and went to download it again, but don't have that option, as it says it is "downloaded".

Hello, jbc1952.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I would recommend deleting the problematic book and downloading it again by accessing your previous purchases. Here are a couple articles that will help you with this process.
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Before you delete, find out if you'll be able to download the book you deleted again (it depends on where you live). To delete a book:
Tap the iBooks app.
View your Purchased Books collection.
Tap Edit.
Tap any books you want to delete.
Tap Delete.
You'll have the option to delete your book on all your devices.
How to delete content you've downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, or Mac Apphttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT5772
Books
Follow these steps to download purchased books:
Tap iBooks and tap Store.
Scroll down and tap Purchased.
Tap the book that you want to download.
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Cheers,
Jason H.

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I have just upgraded my IBooks on my IPad 1 (iOS5.1.1). Now if I am in the browse mode I am unable to choose books to purchase. Each time I click on an author I am asked to click on author to see books. I have tried removing IBooks from my IPad and reloading it and still have the same issue. Since I am using an IPad1 iOS5.1.1 is the most up to date operating system I can put on so I can't try upgrading to iOS6.0. Is there a work around for this problem?

There are a few categorical places one must visit in order to synchronize iBooks for Mac with IOS iBooks. There is no need to remove the iBook for Mac application.
System Preferences > iCloud > Documents and Data is enabled
IOS Settings > iBooks > Sync Collections (enabled) and optionally Sync Bookmarks (enabled)Assumption that iCloud is enabled on the IOS device with documents and data enabled
iBook for Mac > Preferences > General: Sync: Sync bookmarks, highlights, and collections across devices
iTunes
Pick your IOS Device under DEVICES in the left nav
Choose Books along the top toolbar
In the Books panel, choose one of the following
Books and PDF Files
Books only
PDF only
In the Sync Books panel
All Books
Selected BooksClick the box next to the books you wish to Sync
Select iTunes Sync
The books (and PDF) you selected above are now on your IOS device

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I've upgraded my iPad to iOS7 and am now unable to access books purchased on iBooks prior to April 2012, why is this?

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HT4759 Can't find books on iBooks

I am unable to get my books on iBooks .
haven't had problems in the past

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Since my iPad was reset unable to open my books in iBook saying not formatted how can I open?

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I attempted to purchase a book in iBooks on my iPad Air. it downloaded successfullly to my iPhone 5, but it's hard to read there and I really wanted it in my iPad. The download to the iPad failed, leaving me with a faded cover of the book (In list view the title cover is desplayed and on the right there is a circle with a solid square).
I have been in contact with iTunes technical support and after several emails back and forth, Jonathan from Tech support has arranged for me to get my money back. That's fine. But he was unable to suggest how to get rid of unuseable version on my iPad.
Can anyone here help?

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I have an iPad and cannot access purchased books on iBook

Can I

Hello kjgh,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your purchased books in iBooks. For this issue, I recommend signing out and back into the iTunes Store on your iPad:
Changing your Apple ID account
Tap Settings > iTunes & App Stores, then tap the Apple ID signed in.
Sign out of the current Apple ID account and then sign in with another account or create a new Apple ID.
The last step states to sign in with another account, but for the situation you described, I recommend just signing in with your same Apple ID.
You can find the full article here:
iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1311
If the issue persists after signing out and back in, I recommend quitting and relaunching the applications on your iPad:
Double-click the Home button.
Swipe left or right until you have located the app you wish to close.
Swipe the app up to close it.
You can find the full article here:
iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
If you are still seeing the same issue after quitting and relaunching the iTunes Store app, I recommend restarting your phone and then resetting if it's still not working:
Restarting your device
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red "slide to power off" slider appears, and then slide the slider.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
Note: Reset your device only if you are unable to restart it.
Resetting your device
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
You can find the full article here:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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