Kindle (Basic)

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Kindle (Basic)

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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Stick the Kindle in "Airplane mode", and just manually upload your books. Been doing it that way for years, as it also prevents Amazon removing purchased books form your device when they remove them from the store.

RooneytheWaster in r/books

April 10, 2026 11:01 AM

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Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

They're not exactly bricking them (at least not unless you reset the device), they're blocking any ability to use the Amazon store. As long as you can live without the store and read existing titles, your Kindle will be still usable.

NotMyUsualLogin in r/Calibre

April 9, 2026 8:24 AM

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What’s one piece of technology you aren’t fond of but everyone else is?

But some old school part of me just hates Kindles. I also use to hate ebook readers with an "old school passion". Then I got one. The convenience of essentially having a library I can carry round with me was just too seductive. (I had a Kindle for several years, but then got fed up with the changes

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Drwynyllo in r/AskUK

February 11, 2026 10:17 AM

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My Kindle is an ad filled wasteland and I regret buying it.

TL;DR: OP’s problems are user error It’s a very bad and misleading summary because OP is purposefully clicking on the home page, which they would never have to see otherwise. The purpose of that page is literally to explore ads for new books that you might like. For example, it currently shows me ni

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TarNREN in r/Anticonsumption

July 30, 2025 8:46 AM

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Starting in May, pre-2013 Kindles won't be able to buy or download new books

Yes, and if you're worried about Amazon ever completely locking down your device in the future with a software update, just put your device in airplane mode and leave it there. Besides saving power, it prevents software updates. You don't really need them if you use Calibre to put books on your Kind

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TheMurmuring in r/books

April 8, 2026 6:53 PM

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Why can’t non-verbal autistics talk?

I'm ADHD, autistic, and have a ton of other health issues. I could speak by age 2 and started reading in a headstart program between 2-4. I have a series of medical conditions that affect my muscles. I physically can't speak when I'm stressed or excited because I lose a good amount of control over m

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bleeding_inkheart in r/NoStupidQuestions

December 14, 2025 7:57 PM

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X4 Converter Update - Multi-file support, Arabic, Hyphenation & more

I hope the XTeink team has reached out to you, because your converter is genuinely game changing for their efforts to break into the international market. They would do well to recognize it and support development of this tool. (If they’re reading this: you should send this person an X3 to help them

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scamper_ in r/xteinkereader

December 12, 2025 6:19 PM

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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Best solution to this problem, by far in my experience. It's a little less convenient, but airplane mode + Calibre + USB cable is the way to go. I haven't used the Amazon store in years for e-Books, but my Kindle still works.

MardukX in r/books

April 10, 2026 12:49 PM

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Idk why people keep complaining boox is complicated and it takes time to get used to it

I just got the same device and I love it! With that said, I understand why people warn about complications: If you're new to e-readers AND android, then this device is not just a unbox and immediately start reading. You have to learn the navigation, android OS, how to get books, how to side load (BO

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Pinanims in r/ereader

March 4, 2026 4:36 PM

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Is a Kindle worth it?

yes, especially if you read at night or read for long periods of time. the kindle basic may be a better option for you as it’s smaller and lighter:)

shadowmoses4726 in r/Booktokreddit

November 8, 2025 8:06 PM

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