Piracy
Help on Epub kindle
I want to buy a Kindle 11th Gen for my sister, and download some Epub files or compatible formats and put them on it, idk how it works, do I just connect it to the PC and transfer files or something? Is it a hassle or is easy enough that I can teach it to my sister. Do you guys have some tips, or some recommendations?
(Sorry for my English, not native speaker)
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You can transfer them via Email. You only need to activate it in your Amazon account: https://www.amazon.com/gp/sendtokindle. You can also just plug it into your computer and transfer files that way, I personally prefer email.
Use the software Calibre, add all your epub files to it, then connect the kindle to PC via USB. The software can handle transferring files and converting formats if necessary.
Jailbreak it: https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/kindle-models - then install Calibre to manage your books, using USB. When jailbroken, you can read more ebook types with KOReader :)
nonononono, kindle requires you to connect to wifi first thing before setup you cant skip it. It will automatically update to 5.18.2 and the current jailbreak only supports 5.18.1 jailbreaking will lead to your device being bricked.
you would have to use a storage filler to make sure your kindle is always too full to update (aeroplane mode is too unreliable) and wait for the next jailbreak. Thats kinda inconvenient if you want to use your kindle before the next jailbreak.
i suggest you buy and 8th gen on aliexpress if you wanna jailbreak or just buy a kobo.
Honestly I didn't really like KOReader. I guess if you are really into customizing stuff it can be decent. I mostly read non-fiction and fiction (no comics or anything) at bed time and prefer the layout of the original kindle.
It's also trivial to use calibre and convert to KFX or AZW3, takes under a minute per book.
I don't know on newer ones but on my old Kindle it was literally just a folder when I plugged it into my PC then I could copy files across.
Put the Kindle in airplane mode, plug the Kindle into your PC, use Calibre in your PC to transfer the files to the kindle, unplug and enjoy!
Why airplane mode first?
Actually you better keep it in airplane mode, otherwise if the Kindle connects to the internet it will remove the covers of the books and doesn’t looks good IMO. But don’t worry, dictionary works in airplane modo too :)
Hi there! Recently I also bought kindle for my gf. There are few tips and tricks, I've yet discovered: - I would recommend ask Amazon support to remove the ads from your device. (If you ask nicely they will do it. It is better than spending 20 bucks.) (Check thr edit please, I was wrong with this.) - You can download .epub files, those will be the best format in my opinion. - If you have completed the setup and your device is ad free, then you should use it in airplane mode, so the battery will last waaay longer. - For the upload of epubs, you can do it via Amazon transfer or something (it requires Wifi connection), but you can also upload files via USB - For USB method I would totally recommend the use of Calibre (I needed some time to get used to it, but this is the best way to go if you decide to keep your device offline, in my opinion) - And last but not least, check out the kindle community on reddit, they are great.
I hope it did help. :)
Edit: They no longer remove ads, sorry for the misinformation.
does the first one actually works? i’ve seen everyone saying that it doesn’t and now they have to pay for it
You are right, they no longer do that sort of stuff, sorry for it. I edited my reply.
Thank you for your time writing all this, so now there are ads between pages of the books or something?
Nope, not annoying ads, but the screen saver with ads will be book advertisements, "books you might love" or something, and I think, not so sure, in the library there is a banner on the bottom, but not annoying ad, just a little something... and also your downloaded book covers wont show, unless you set them and use the device in offline mode... if you turn on wifi, it deletes the set cover for the epubs
I installed the Kindle app on my cell phone and I transfer them from there, the ones I bought and the ones I downloaded, it only takes a few minutes
To use epubs on a Kindle, you first need to hack/jailbreak it. Otherwise you need to convert them to Kindle's proprietary format (either with the Send to Kindle app or Calibre).
Honestly, jailbreaking is best because using KOReader is leagues better than the stock Kindle reader. I literally just got the same green 2024 Kindle yesterday and went through the process. Took a couple of hours just because a bulk of jailbreaking is a waiting game. Use this guide to help: https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/WinterBreak/
When turning on the Kindle for the first time, DO NOT connect it to the internet. Doing so will cause the Kindle to auto update to the latest (unhackable) firmware. Follow this guide first, to prevent it from auto updating during the hacking process: https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/prevent-auto-update.html
Essentially just fill its storage with junk files till the Kindle only has about 30MB left. I just filled it with game ROMs and ISOs. When going through the Winterbreak guide, make sure to read carefully, as there will be an auto update file you need to make sure to delete each time you reconnect to the internet.
When you get to the part about installing KUAL, ignore the guide and place the KUAL .bin file in the Kindle's root directory. Then install it like it's an update (make sure you're in Airplane mode when doing this, and that official update file is removed from the root).
Once you have KOReader installed, you can remove ads for free by making a .txt file and naming it something like 2-ad-free.lua (name can be whatever, as long as the first character is 2 and you rename .txt to .lua). Within the .lua file, just paste this into it:
local Device = require("device")
Device.supportsScreensaver = function() return true end
Device.powerd:initWakeupMgr()
Then place the .lua file into koreader/patches (make a patches folder if there isn't one). Reboot the Kindle, and you're done. No more ads will appear when using KOReader (they'll still appear in the stock Kindle reader).
If your Kindle is compatible, jailbreak it and never look back, plenty of videos on youtube
Just install calibre, add the epubs, add to kindle and it’ll autoconvert them on the way. No jailbreaking necessary.
Calibre will be of most use for this. You'll need to use it to convert to KFX or AZW3 format so that they can be read on the kindle. Kindle does not support native epub reading.
I suggest converting to KFX as that is the latest file format kindles work with and has a bunch of positives to it that have to do with how the text is formatted and it's typesetting + you can use WordWise and Xray if needed.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272407 - you'll need this plugin in calibre to convert EPUB to KFX. Make sure you have "Amazon's Kindle Previewer 3" installed prior as that is what helps it convert the book.
Basically:
1.) Download EPUB from wherever
2.) Drag and drop into Calibre
3.) Inside calibre use the convert button at the top and select "KFX" in the top right to make sure it's converted to it.
4.) Once finished converting then right click the book, select "Send to device" then "Send specific format to device" and from there you should see the KFX converted copy and transfer it.
i never bought any books online. what i do is pirate books and send to kindle id, which you can setup in amazon account.
Use calibre
I just set this up for my wifes kindle. Im having some issue with the email but everything else is working perfectly. Ill just have to double check my spelling on the kindle email. Hopefully thats all i have wrong.
Curious why even bothering with email when you can directly send to device? I have the touch signature edition and just send my epubs directly to device without issue. If it prompts to convert it, I always click yes.
I take care of the downloading and sometimes have books to send when she isnt at home. She frequently has work trips or babysitting overnight.