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OverDrive App To Be Discontinued In April

1/18/2023

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Have you made the switch to Libby yet? If not, you will want to before April 2023 when the OverDrive is being discontinued.
OverDrive Inc. removed the OverDrive app from the Apple App Store, Google Play and the Microsoft Store on Feb 23, 2022, and now it plans to fully discontinue the legacy OverDrive app at the end of April 2023. At that time, users who try to access their library’s collection in the OverDrive app will need to upgrade to Libby.

OverDrive stated in a its FAQs about the switch, "We believe that Libby is the best reading experience for all users. With valuable partner and user feedback, we’re constantly enhancing the app and adding new features to engage your readers. Discontinuing the OverDrive app will allow our development teams to focus their efforts on Libby."

OverDrive app users currently see the following message in the app:
In early 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. Upgrade to Libby today.
In Libby, you’ll find the same great titles from your library, in a beautiful, modern, easy-to-use app.
Your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby. Learn more about this change.
This change is only for the app. Patrons will still be able to visit the Indiana Digital Library's OverDrive website at ​https://idl.overdrive.com/.

Kindle Users

Kindle Fire users can download Libby onto their device manually, as Libby is not currently available to download directly from the Amazon Appstore. OverDrive has requested information and a timeline for approval from Amazon but has not yet received an update.

Users can also deliver Kindle Books to a Fire tablet from a device that supports libbyapp.com (US only).

The OverDrive app will also remain available for Kindle Fire users to download and access until further notice.

What About My OverDrive Wish List?

Yes, when a user sets up the app, Libby prompts them to sync their OverDrive wish list using an in-app notification.
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Learn more about wish list syncing on Libby Help.
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