Accessing Your Library
Your Library is available from the bottom navigation bar:Your Library content syncs across devices when you’re signed in, so your favorites are available everywhere.
Favorites
Save items you want to keep track of or read later:Adding Favorites
Tap the favorite button
Look for the heart icon in the top bar or action buttons on the item detail page.
Viewing Favorites
Access your saved items from the Favorites tab:- Grid view - See items in a compact grid with cover art
- List view - View items in a detailed list with metadata
- Switch layouts - Toggle between grid and list using the layout button at the top
Grid View
Displays 2 columns on phones, 4 columns on tablets. Perfect for browsing by cover art.
List View
Shows detailed information including title, creator, and description. Better for searching specific items.
Removing Favorites
Downloads
Manage all your downloaded content in one place:Viewing Downloads
The Downloads tab shows all items you’ve downloaded:- Download status - See which files are downloading, paused, or completed
- File information - View file name, size, and format
- Quick access - Tap any downloaded item to open it immediately
Download Status Indicators
Downloading
Shows progress percentage and a pause button. Files are being downloaded.
Completed
Green checkmark indicates file is downloaded and ready to read/listen offline.
Paused
Download is paused. Tap to resume downloading.
Failed
Download failed. Tap to retry.
Managing Downloaded Files
Control your downloads directly from the Downloads tab:- Open file - Tap a completed download to open it in the reader/player
- Pause download - Tap the pause button on active downloads
- Resume download - Tap paused downloads to continue
- Retry failed - Tap failed downloads to try again
Download Location
Customize where files are saved on your device:Find location button
At the top of the Downloads tab, you’ll see the current download location displayed.
Changing download location doesn’t move existing files. Only new downloads will use the new location.
Storage Information
Kafka provides helpful storage information:- Total download size - See how much space your downloads use
- Storage prompt - Get notified when storage is running low
- Individual file sizes - Each download shows its file size
Recent Items
Quickly access items you’ve recently read or listened to:Continue Reading Section
On the homepage, find the “Continue Reading” section:- Shows items you’ve recently accessed
- Displays your progress (current page or playback position)
- Tap to resume from where you left off
- Swipe to remove items you’re done with
Recent Items Page
Automatic History
Kafka automatically tracks items you open. No manual action needed - just start reading or listening, and items appear in your recent list.
Organizing Tips
Make the most of your Library:Favorite Liberally
Add items to favorites when you first discover them, even if you’re not ready to read them yet.
Download for Trips
Before traveling, download several items to your device so you have offline content available.
Clean Up Downloads
Periodically remove finished downloads to free up storage space for new content.
Use Recent Items
The Recent Items list helps you pick up where you left off across multiple books or audiobooks.
Syncing Across Devices
When signed in, your library syncs automatically:What Syncs
- Favorites - Your favorite items are available on all devices
- Reading positions - Resume from the same position on any device
- Recent items - Your reading history syncs across devices
What Doesn’t Sync
- Downloaded files - Downloads are stored locally on each device
- Download location - Each device has its own download folder setting
Sign in required: You must be signed in to sync library data. Anonymous users have local-only library data.
Empty States
When you first start using Kafka:No Favorites Yet
The Favorites tab shows:- Message: “No favorites items yet”
- Prompts you to explore and add items
No Downloads Yet
The Downloads tab shows:- Message: “No downloads yet”
- Instructions to download items for offline access
Sign-In Prompt
If not signed in, you’ll see:- “Log in to sync favorites” message
- Tap to go to the login screen
- Sign in to enable cloud sync