Where Does CloudLibrary Store Loans?
CloudLibrary ties loans to the library card account, with downloaded ebooks in app private storage per device.
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CloudLibrary splits loans from files. Active loans, holds, and history attach to the library card account. Downloaded ebooks sit in app private storage for offline reading.
Expiry runs server side, so local files never extend a loan. Reinstalls keep the account loans and drop the downloads. Confirm holds after signing in, since queues occasionally need a nudge to resync on a fresh install.
Where CloudLibrary stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/<CloudLibrary package>
Downloaded ebooks in private storage. The exact package varies, so match the CloudLibrary entry on your device. Redownload current reads after reinstalling.
On My iPhone/CloudLibrary
Loans and holds sync through the library card login. Sign in to restore everything. Downloads fetch fresh per device.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move CloudLibrary loans to a new phone?
Sign in with the same library card on the new phone. Loans and holds follow the account. Downloads need fetching again per device, so redownload current reads over WiFi.
Where are CloudLibrary downloads?
In the app through per title downloads, stored in private storage. Loans expire automatically at term end regardless of files. Return finished books early to free the queue for holds.
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