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OverDrive on Windows Pc

Developed By: OverDrive, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 208.226 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.10.0
Size 12.5 MB
Release Date April 17, 24
Category Books & Reference Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks. [see more (6)]

What's New:
This release updates the minimum supported Android OS version to Android OS v7.1. [see more]

Description from Developer:
This is the original app by OverDrive. Be sure to download Libby, our new, award-winning app to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your library today!

Borrow eBooks, audiobo... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download OverDrive and install on Windows PC. OverDrive is free Books & Reference app, developed by OverDrive, Inc.. Latest version of OverDrive is 3.10.0, was released on 2024-04-17 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000,000. Overall rating of OverDrive is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 208,226 users, 3,911 users had rated it 5*, 167,594 users had rated it 1*.

How to install OverDrive on Windows?

Instruction on how to install OverDrive on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install OverDrive on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install OverDrive using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "OverDrive" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install OverDrive on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "OverDrive" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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This is the original app by OverDrive. Be sure to download Libby, our new, award-winning app to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your library today!

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library using OverDrive on your Android device. More than 40,000 libraries worldwide offer titles from OverDrive, so download the app and find your next book today!

• Available 24/7, now the library comes to you.
• No more late fees. Titles are automatically returned.
• Place holds, create wish lists, and return titles easily.
• Sync libraries, bookmarks, and recent positions across mobile devices.
• A valid account with a participating library, school, or other institution is required.
• Each library builds its own collection of titles. Contact them directly to let them know that you’re using OverDrive and to share any suggestions for books you would like to see them carry.
This release updates the minimum supported Android OS version to Android OS v7.1.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.