Kindle mandatory update

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Amazon Issues Mandatory Update For Pre-2025 Kindle Devices Kindle users, be sure to check if your model needs this mandatory update!

Did Amazon’s Mandatory Kindle Update Bork Your Kindle?

My sweet cousin, having read my previous blog post on how much I love my Kindle, warned me the other day about an URGENT Amazon announcement for my reader. Thankfully when I clicked for more info, my Fire HDX 8.9 particular model was not on the list for those needing the IMMEDIATE UPDATE before the March 22, 2016 date.If you purchased a Kindle eReader in 2012 or earlier, please visit Amazon’s announcement page to see model specs and instructions. If you don’t perform the update via Wi-Fi by March 22nd, you are going to have more inconvenient hoops to jump through to update your device. A snapshot from that page is below. So, just go do it NOW and don’t miss out reading whatever exciting books you’ve got loaded.Device and YearSoftware Version Your Device NeedsUpdate via Wireless (2G/3G) or Wi-FiKindle 1st Generation (2007)1.2.1Use WirelessKindle 2nd Generation (2009) *2.5.8Use WirelessKindle DX 2nd Generation (2009) *2.5.8Use WirelessKindle Keyboard 3rd Generation (2010) **3.4.2 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle 4th Generation (2011)4.1.3 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle 5th Generation (2012)4.1.3 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle Touch 4th Generation (2011) **5.3.7.3 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle Paperwhite 5th Generation (2012) **5.6.1.1 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle Paperwhite 6th Generation (2013)No Update NeededNo Update NeededKindle 7th Generation (2014)No Update NeededNo Update NeededKindle Voyage 7th Generation (2014)No Update NeededNo Update NeededKindle Paperwhite 7th Generation (2015)No Update NeededNo Update NeededNow, although my device is not on this list for the MANDATORY March update, I did notice a new update for me on my Fire HDX 8.9 device’s page while logged in at Amazon:We have a new, free software update available for your Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ (3rd Generation). This update automatically downloads and installs on your Fire tablet when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device via USB cable.I’ll probably go ahead and sync mine before the mandatory date even though it’s not required for my Fire HDX 8.9 device- just to be sure I’m all set.On a similar note, I’ve been asked to do 2 more book reviews. One is along the fantasy realm and the other is an SEO strategy. I’ll be sure to update you when I write those. So, I’ve got to get busy reading instead of all this website launch and tax preparation. lol.Get over to Amazon and update your Kindle device NOW!Have a sparkle-riffic day, everyone!!

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Amazon has released a “mandatory” update to its Kindle app for iOS devices, informing users that not updating the app to the latest version may cause a loss of books and account registration upon upgrade to Apple’s upcoming iOS 7 mobile operating system.This is a fix for a Kindle issue with the upcoming iOS7 OS upgrade that may cause customers to have to re-register and re-download books from Amazon. Please download and install - this is a required update before upgrading to iOS7. iOS 7 is expected to be released shortly after the announcement of Apple’s refreshed iPhone line at the company's media event tomorrow, with the updated operating system featuring a new design and numerous other tweaks. Kindle is a free app and can be downloaded from the App Store. [Direct Link]Popular StoriesiPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Receive a New PerkThursday March 20, 2025 12:01 am PDT by Joe RossignolIf you pay for iCloud storage on your iPhone, Apple has a new perk for you, at no additional cost.The new perk is the ability to create invitations in the Apple Invites app for the iPhone, which launched in the App Store last month. In the Apple Invites app, iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations for any occasion, such as birthday parties, graduations, baby showers, and more. Anyone ...iOS 19 Coming in June With These New FeaturesWhile the first iOS 19 beta is still more than two months away, there are already plenty of rumors about the upcoming software update.Below, we recap the key iOS 19 rumors so far.visionOS-Like DesignIn January, the YouTube channel Front Page Tech revealed a redesigned Camera app that is allegedly planned for iOS 19.According to Front Page Tech host Jon Prosser, the Camera app...iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 10 New FeaturesWhile the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.iPhone 17 Pro's alleged design via Front Page Tech Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of March 2025:Aluminum

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Quote: Originally Posted by EdJonesBGJ Kindle now has a "PDL" file extension... the book is refusing to convert to EPUB... I assume that "PDL" is a typo based on your next reply. Quote: Originally Posted by EdJonesBGJ i also converted several other files at the same time - they did not have a PHL file associated... A .phl file holds "popular highlights" for the book, which can be optionally displayed when the book is read. It has nothing to do with KFX or DRM.(And to repeat what theducks wrote: Ask for further help from the place where you got the "tools".) Last edited by jhowell; 03-30-2017 at 05:05 PM. 03-30-2017, 06:07 PM #105 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: iphone, ebookwise, reb1200 Thank you for being concise! Method 1 - Revert to an older version of Kindle for PC/MacAt the moment Kindle version 1.17 is still available from Amazon and can be installed to work around this problem. I suggest following steps:Launch Kindle and under the menu choice "Tools", "Options", "General", uncheck "Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me."Exit the Kindle program.Delete the contents of the "My Kindle Content" folder within your "Documents" folder.Download version 1.17 of Kindle. It is safest to download it directly from Amazon, instead of going to a third party site. Direct links are for PC and for Mac.Install the downloaded version 1.17 software.Launch it and check that the option to automatically install updates is still turned off.Kindle may need to be registered by signing in to your Amazon account within the program. Some users have reported being unable to sign in to their Amazon account within Kindle for PC once version 1.17 is reinstalled. If that occurs go to the Amazon website and on the manage your content and devices page, and on the "Your Devices" tab locate "Kindle for PC" (or Mac) and deregister it using the "..." "Actions" menu. Wait a few minutes for it to take affect and try to sign in again. (If all else fails then re-install and register again and start over with step 1.)If asked if you want to update to the new version always reject it. ("Skip" the update.)Re-download your books and import into calibre as before.Thank you for being concise! I guess I got an update almost a month ago; and today was the first day I attempted to convert through calibre ... and found the update had messed with me. *sigh* ... I thank you for the quick; concise; and painless fix! Worked like a charm.. Amazon Issues Mandatory Update For Pre-2025 Kindle Devices

Did Amazon's Mandatory Kindle Update Bork Your Kindle? Why

Amazon has started sending out emails to Kindle owners with older devices notifying them that they need to make sure their Kindle’s software is up-to-date in order to continue downloading Kindle books and having access to the Kindle store and other Kindle services.All Kindles from the very first generation model all the way up to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 are affected. If they have older outdated software after March 22nd, then downloads won’t work, the Kindle store won’t work, and other Kindle services will stop working as well.Like usual, Amazon isn’t giving any specific details about the change but obviously they are updating or changing how Kindle books and services are served to Kindle devices.To be clear, there isn’t a “new” update specifically for this change; Kindles just need to be up-to-date with current software, not necessarily the latest software. It’s more about transitioning devices from older outdated software to newer software.In most cases all you need to do to make sure your Kindle gets the required update is to turn on Wi-Fi or 3G wireless. Updates download and install automatically.The older models are the only ones affected. Here’s the list of Kindles that require having the latest software installed along with the software version:Device and YearSoftware Release Your Device NeedsUpdate via wireless (3G) or Wi-FiKindle 1st Generation (2007)1.2.1Use 3GKindle 2nd Generation (2009)2.5.8*Use 3GKindle DX 2nd Generation (2009)2.5.8*Use 3GKindle Keyboard 3rd Generation (2010)3.4.2 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle 4th Generation (2011)4.1.3 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle 5th Generation (2012)4.1.3 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle Touch 4th Generation (2011)5.3.7.3 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle Paperwhite 5th Generation (2012)5.6.1.1 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle Paperwhite 6th Generation (2013)5.6.5 or higherUse Wi-FiKindle 7th Generation (2014)No Update NeededNo Update NeededKindle Voyage 7th Generation (2014)No Update NeededNo Update NeededKindle Paperwhite 7th Generation (2015)No Update NeededNo Update Needed* For these devices, even if you are running software version 2.5.8, if you have not connected to wireless (3G) since October 5, 2015, please connect now.If you are unsure what Kindle model you have, check this List of Kindle Models and How to Tell Them Apart.You can also find more information at Amazon’s help section. They have the following page about this: Critical Software Update for Kindle eReaders.Reader Interactions

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Amazon has released a new software update for its Kindle range of devices, including the Kindle Scribe. As the eBook Reader Blog stated, the latest update carrying version number 5.16.2.1.1 will apply as far back as the 7th-gen Kindle Paperwhite to the most recent 11th-gen Kindle Paperwhite. The software update that applies to the Kindle Scribe has version number 5.16.2.0.1.Amazon, however, hasn’t made available any release note for the said updates, which makes us feel it likely is just a minor update with some bug fixes at best. Also, the version number of the latest update has only a 1 added at the end of the previous update version. Another possibility is that the latest update introduces some new feature that will likely be activated sometime later.In any case, it could be hard to find out if anything has changed on either the Kindle e-reader or the Scribe e-note once you have installed the update. The download links for both updates are available on the Kindle Software Update page at Amazon. Interestingly, there have been three updates that Amazon has released so far this year and all of them were only minor updates that didn’t introduce any new features in the Kindle devices.The company also has a product launch event lined up next month and it remains to be seen if they have a new Kindle e-reader or an e-note device slated for launch. A Kindle Oasis replacement has long been overdue while a smaller Kindle Scribe too can’t entirely be ruled out either. Or maybe we will have both in the form of a new e-reader with page-turn buttons and note-taking capability. It is going to be exciting to see what comes out eventually. Sovan MandalWith a keen interest in tech, I make it a point to keep myself updated on the latest developments in technology and gadgets. That includes smartphones or tablet devices but stretches to even AI and self-driven automobiles, the latter being my latest fad. Besides writing, I like watching videos, reading, listening to music, or experimenting with different recipes. The motion picture is another aspect

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Hot Q&A How to find my Kindle serial number?VitalSource eTextbook to pdfconversione file lcplRegistration Code Amazon requires latest updated version 1.39.2.65383 to be able to download Kindle books to my PC. Epubar gives an error and has prompt to auto-downgrade to version 1.32 because of their inability to crack the code in later versions. I tried this and this work around does not work as Kindle will no longer allow downloads of books in the 1.32 version and requires the update to the 1.39.2.65383 version to be able to do this. As such, what fix/ work around do you have to remedy this issue? Using Kindle for PC 1.32 while downloading certain books in Windows for PC the following message comes. Item is not available for this device PCMAC 126 Delivery Error Upgrade PC What is Epubor's fix to work with Kindle's 1.39 version? Kindle now requires update to 1.39 version to be able to download their books. Epudor currently requires auto-down grade to 1.32 to be able to crack the DRM code. The problem is that this no longer is a viable solution with Kindle's latest updated version to even be able to download. As such, what is Epubor's work around for this? New eBook cannot be downloaded on kindle PC 1.32. The kindle gives me a message to update in order to download. If this is the case, can I remove the DRM? I tried v. 1.32 and it does not work. I have no Kindle device registered so I cannot download from the Amazon content page. What should I do? Why can the newest version of Epubor support a newer version of kindle for pc than 1.32.0? I download books to transfer to epubor, but they need a newer version of kindle for pc. When will you make that upgrade? I down graded to version 1.32 and now I can't open my books. Is there a higher version that works with the software. I have only recently purchased you product. I have converted books from Kindle to EPUB (last date appears to have been May 2, 2022. I got some new books today which have had the DRM removed perfectly but they have saved as AZW or AZW3 rather than EPUB which is what I have set as my default. My preferred book reader on iOS is Marvin and it requires EPUB, which is why I bought

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Customer reviews before you hand anything over.FAQs(Image credit: Getty Images)Why is my Kindle frozen? There are a couple of reason you may be experiencing issues with your Kindle freezing. One of the most common reasons and the one that can be fixed easiest is that your Kindle is running out of power. When your device has significant low power than it reduces the power going to the main processor therefore causing it to freeze and malfunction. Another reason your Kindle might have frozen is that it may be due an update. If you've not updated your Kindle's firmware in a while, the device may be suffering from bugs that have been resolved in the latest update. When you've successfully got it un-frozen using one of the aforementioned steps then check your settings for the newest update and download it. Your Kindle may also be suffering from memory issues. Kindles are designed to only store so much data so if they're reaching their max capacity you may start to see some slowness and eventual freezing. If this is the case, it might be time to clear out some of the old books you no longer need or want to read. Freezing may also occur when using the web browser feature on your Kindle, the devices don't have much processing power so something like being on a web browser can slow it's functioning speed down. How do I reset an unresponsive Kindle?If the touchscreen of your Kindle isn't responding, your screen is frozen, or it's generally working slowly, you can re-set the Kindle using the buttons. Amazon says to 'press and hold the power button until a power dialogue box appears or the screen goes blank. Continue holding the power button for 40 seconds, then release.' It almost sounds too simple, but it works for resolving a lot of issues.How do you hard reset your Kindle?A hard reset is also known as a factory reset. It's the last of the three methods that we recommend trying, since it will wipe all the data on your Kindle. To do a hard reset and reboot, you'll want to go into your settings, tap on Device Options, tap Reset (or Reset Device), confirm that you want to reset your Kindle and then it will do the rest for you.Why is my Kindle stuck on waking up?If your Kindle is stuck on waking up and it's. Amazon Issues Mandatory Update For Pre-2025 Kindle Devices Kindle users, be sure to check if your model needs this mandatory update!

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Your software in the first place. My PC Kindle version is 1.32 and Epubor Ultimate is the current version. I installed your latest software, it asked that I downgrade the installed kindle software to 1.32. I did that and could not download any kindle books. The kindle software crashed then when I restarted it automatically updated to version 1.39.xx When I try and use the software I get an error stating that the kindle KFX files could not be converted and that I had to reinstall a lower version of kindle. Are you going to fix this issue? I cannot install Kindle 1.32 as it auto upgrades, even with the checkbox unticked for checking for new version. Thanks hi i purchased a book and send it to my kindle desktop 1.32 and its not letting it download getting error: "item not available for the device type" your kindle app requires an update to view this content... and if i update the kindle app and download it wont convert on epubor ultimate and it will stay stuck on drm removal. what can i do? I have been through all the options at none of these are working. Option #1 needs version 1.32, however to open a book on Kindle for PC you now need 1.40. There is no option in kindle unlimted to download the book to USB, so solution #3 is also not an option. Any ideas? I am trying to download a book and older version of Kindle for PC will not download the book insisting on upgraded, and the only one online is 1.40. When I installed Epubor it downgraded to 1.32, which will not access the book. I was able to download the book with 1.40, but the book was identified as AZW, yet when trying to check DRM I was informed it's a Kindle KFX file, even though it has an AZW extension?!

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Books Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac use the new KFX format, which is incompatible with calibre.These books will appear in a subdirectory of the "My Kindle Content" folder, will import into calibre as "AZW" format, and will fail to convert with the error: "KFXError: This is an Amazon KFX book. It cannot be processed."The following descriptions apply both to Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac unless one mentioned explicitly.Method 1 - Revert to an older version of Kindle for PC/MacAt the moment Kindle version 1.17 is still available from Amazon and can be installed to work around this problem. I suggest following steps:Launch Kindle and under the menu choice "Tools", "Options", "General", uncheck "Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me."Exit the Kindle program.Delete the contents of the "My Kindle Content" folder within your "Documents" folder.Download version 1.17 of Kindle. It is safest to download it directly from Amazon, instead of going to a third party site. Direct links are for PC and for Mac.Install the downloaded version 1.17 software.Launch it and check that the option to automatically install updates is still turned off.Kindle may need to be registered by signing in to your Amazon account within the program. Some users have reported being unable to sign in to their Amazon account within Kindle for PC once version 1.17 is reinstalled. If that occurs go to the Amazon website and on the manage your content and devices page, and on the "Your Devices" tab locate "Kindle for PC" (or Mac) and deregister it using the "..." "Actions" menu. Wait a few minutes for it to take affect and try to sign in again. (If all else fails then re-install and register again and start over with step 1.)If asked if you want to update to the new version always reject it. ("Skip" the update.)Re-download your books and import into calibre as before.Method 2 - Disable KFX support in Kindle for PC/MacAs an alternative, a method is available to prevent version 1.19 (and possibly version 1.20) from making use of KFX format.Exit the Kindle version 1.19 program.Open a command window (PC) or terminal window (Mac).Cut and paste the appropriate command for your operating system to disable the renderer-test program.PC: Code: ren %localappdata%\Amazon\Kindle\application\renderer-test.exe renderer-test.xxxMac: Code: chmod -x /Applications/Kindle.app/Contents/MacOS/renderer-testAfter restarting the Kindle program any books previously downloaded in KFX format will no longer open. You will need to remove them from your device and re-download them. All future downloads will use the older Kindle formats instead of KFX although they will continue to be placed in one individual subdirectory per book.Method 3 - Use an e-ink Kindle insteadIf you have an e-ink Kindle device registered to your Amazon. Amazon Issues Mandatory Update For Pre-2025 Kindle Devices

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PDF): (2023-06-22) Matthew Green: It doesn't work on my computer. I have the desktop app and it works just fine, but the browser extension says it can't send the file to my Kindle and to be sure I'm connected to the network (which I obviously am, because I'm browsing the web and want to send a page to my Kindle...). (2023-05-23) Nima Niazmand: Some parts of the sent articles (usually the last page) are always missing. Or kindle just can't open the article with showing corrupted error. (2023-05-16) Luciano Nano Travieso: Creo que ya no funciona. Queda "enviando" y nada. (2023-04-29) W W: Not working anymore. It only shows a forever-running window after you hit send or preview. (2023-04-13) P Harris: Sucks in comparison to the app, but the updated MacOS app doesn't work on my OS, without warning, and won't uninstall fully so that it forcibly disabled my old version (that was in a separate folder, and blocks reinstallation of the old one) so I'm forced to use this. It's okay sometimes but it's unreliable and I'm using it for work and educational purposes, so reliable is important. (2023-03-31) Dig Dan: It doesn't work at all anymore. (2023-03-21) Herbert Vargas Schebesta: It takes a long time and sometimes they are never sent to the mail. (2023-02-25) Kamil C.: Doesn't work again... (2023-01-13) Khanh Tuan: It doesn't work for a long time, unable to send to kindle, can't open delivery options.It works now, thanks, (2023-01-08) Can Barışcan: It stopped working for me with the update. The menu buttons are not clickable, preview & send and send to kindle buttons are not functioning. (2023-01-04) Ethan Haynes: I just tried to use it, and it opened up dozens of empty tabs in my Chrome browser until my system crashed. Beware this extension. (2022-12-27) João Moleta: Não funciona, quando clica nos botões não acontece nada! (2022-12-26) Beat Digit: If you have multiple browser windows, and you click this extension to send one web page to kindle, sometimes it's actually sending another web page in a different browser window..... (2022-12-16) keq keq: I have seen a new update in December 2022, please update it regularly. I was using kindle paperwhite send to kindle is very useful. Due to problems in update i had to download webpage as epub and then use send to kindle in desktop version. (2022-12-11) Rich Carrera: No sirve en ninguna página web, ni siquiera en wikipedia (2022-11-30) Mikhail K.: Used to work, but not anymore. Will be selling my kindle. (2022-11-28) Mark M: Works well. Wish it had a Right-Click menu context choice so I could just send documents to Kindle from web links without opening them first. (2022-11-23) Alex Badin: simply doesn't work. Says no connection to internet. (2022-11-13) Gary Smith: Doesn't work - creates a blank preview and none of the buttons work. (2022-11-12) afvasc: It was great, but stopped working. (2022-11-09) Curtis Long: THIS EXTENSION IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED AND THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT. The