Can Ex Delete My Books?

jessme7 · 01-09-2010, 10:36 PM

Hi, I am new to this forum. I am sure I will find my answer here and also discover many new things to do with my Kindle2.
I got a Kindle 2 for Christmas from my boyfriend that is now my EX since I caught him Cheating! When he gave me this Kindle he linked his account on it and told me to buy whatever books I want

. Now the problem is that can he erase or delete these books I have on MY kindle 2 or continue buying books?

Or do I need to re-register it and start with 0 books. Thank you all so much.

TallMomof2 · 01-09-2010, 10:55 PM

You should probably call Amazon CS and ask. I don't think he can delete directly off of your Kindle but he can delete the book from the account and then I *think* that would delete it from your Kindle when it syncs with that account.

I know people in the past have sold Kindles with books on them and the new owner was able to read the books. However, those books would not be listed in your account and your only recourse would be to keep copies of the files somewhere safe so that you would have access to them. This would only apply to books that have the Amazon DRM.

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susan_cassidy · 01-10-2010, 12:10 AM

You definitely need to register it to your account. Save a backup copy of the books you want to keep first, because you will not be able to re-download the ones on his account.

jessme7 · 01-10-2010, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the answer.
Do I just have to keep my Wireless OFF? and I can keep the 30 books I bought (or he bought) on here?

How do I back it up on my MacBook?

SensualPoet · 01-10-2010, 04:06 PM

He bought you 30 books and a Kindle 2? Are you sure you want to dump him?

But seriously, e-books are just files. Grab a copy of Kindle for Mac, register your account. Then make sure you copy the e-books from your Kindle to your Mac inside and outside of the Kindle for Mac.

You'll want to turn wireless ON at some point; it does have some nifty advantages.

delphidb96 · 01-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

He bought you 30 books and a Kindle 2? Are you sure you want to dump him?

But seriously, e-books are just files. Grab a copy of Kindle for Mac, register your account. Then make sure you copy the e-books from your Kindle to your Mac inside and outside of the Kindle for Mac.

You'll want to turn wireless ON at some point; it does have some nifty advantages.

Clearly her ex is an insensitive brute who expects her to sit around all day reading and eating bon-bons until she bloats up like a blimp!

Derek

fugazied · 01-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

You definitely need to register it to your account. Save a backup copy of the books you want to keep first, because you will not be able to re-download the ones on his account.

It's probably a decent habit to get into regardless. Most Kindle owners jalbreak their books immediately in case Amazon does something screwy.

I'm not sure about the legalities of posting information on mobileread, about how to do so (I think the forum has been attacked by copyright organizations in the past?) But a google of the phrase: "remove drm kindle books" finds a lot of good info!

jessme7 · 01-10-2010, 06:39 PM

I am still not too sure how to back-up my books on my Kindle2 on my Mac. I did the search on google but not really leading me to anything definite. I may just have to keep my wispernet off =(, because I am sure the ex will dispute the books and Amazon will delete them. Since I downloaded 16 books in the last couple days.

Patricia · 01-10-2010, 06:55 PM

If the Kindle is on your ex's account then you can be prepared for him to close that account. This is what exes do. At that point you will need to create a new account of your own.
Meanwhile, download all the books asocoated with the original account (in case he remembers soon) and keep them in a folder on your computer until you learn how to free them.

Patricia · 01-10-2010, 06:57 PM

P.S. If the ex has not yet closed the account then I'd buy some more books while the going is good.
Is there a book on why some men have a prediliction for cheating? This would be a good buy. And he'd have it on the account as a little reminder.

vaughnmr · 01-10-2010, 07:05 PM

This is sooo juicy....

P.S. Men aren't the only ones that cheat...

jessme7 · 01-10-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

P.S. If the ex has not yet closed the account then I'd buy some more books while the going is good.
Is there a book on why some men have a prediliction for cheating? This would be a good buy. And he'd have it on the account as a little reminder.

That is such a great idea!!!
I would do that but I am a little afraid to turn on the wispernet. I thought about downloading even more books also, but that would just be evil right? Well I am sure in the end he would not have to pay for these "unauthorized" books. Eventhough he did give me the ok to a while back.
I did connect the kindle to my Mac and copied all the files in the document folder on the Kindle. Does that sound right? Thanks for all the idea's guys.

soilwork · 01-10-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

P.S. If the ex has not yet closed the account then I'd buy some more books while the going is good.
Is there a book on why some men have a prediliction for cheating? This would be a good buy. And he'd have it on the account as a little reminder.

How about this book? I just searched 'infidelity' in kindle books

My Husband's Affair Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me (Kindle Edition)
http://www.amazon.com/Husbands-Affai...3168726&sr=1-5

desertgrandma · 01-10-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessme7

That is such a great idea!!!
I would do that but I am a little afraid to turn on the wispernet. I thought about downloading even more books also, but that would just be evil right? Well I am sure in the end he would not have to pay for these "unauthorized" books. Eventhough he did give me the ok to a while back.
I did connect the kindle to my Mac and copied all the files in the document folder on the Kindle. Does that sound right? Thanks for all the idea's guys.

If you are no longer together, it wouldn't be right to download more books, regardless of the heel he has proven to be. That would just reflect badly on you.

Contact Amazon and see about getting your own account set up. Perhaps they can move the books to that one.

Let us know how this works out!

SensualPoet · 01-11-2010, 09:47 PM

Also, jessme7, you could just enjoy the Kindle 2 as is ... and, like you are doing with the ex, start over. Who needs the bad karma of the books he bought you? Load up your new Kindle 2 with the books which will inspire you as you enter a new world.

01-09-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
jessme7 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle2	Can Ex Delete My Books? Hi, I am new to this forum. I am sure I will find my answer here and also discover many new things to do with my Kindle2. I got a Kindle 2 for Christmas from my boyfriend that is now my EX since I caught him Cheating! When he gave me this Kindle he linked his account on it and told me to buy whatever books I want . Now the problem is that can he erase or delete these books I have on MY kindle 2 or continue buying books? Or do I need to re-register it and start with 0 books. Thank you all so much.

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01-09-2010, 10:55 PM	#2
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	You should probably call Amazon CS and ask. I don't think he can delete directly off of your Kindle but he can delete the book from the account and then I think that would delete it from your Kindle when it syncs with that account. I know people in the past have sold Kindles with books on them and the new owner was able to read the books. However, those books would not be listed in your account and your only recourse would be to keep copies of the files somewhere safe so that you would have access to them. This would only apply to books that have the Amazon DRM. Welcome to Mobileread!

01-10-2010, 12:10 AM	#3
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	You definitely need to register it to your account. Save a backup copy of the books you want to keep first, because you will not be able to re-download the ones on his account.

01-10-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
jessme7 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle2	Thanks for the answer. Do I just have to keep my Wireless OFF? and I can keep the 30 books I bought (or he bought) on here? How do I back it up on my MacBook?

01-10-2010, 04:06 PM	#5
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	He bought you 30 books and a Kindle 2? Are you sure you want to dump him? But seriously, e-books are just files. Grab a copy of Kindle for Mac, register your account. Then make sure you copy the e-books from your Kindle to your Mac inside and outside of the Kindle for Mac. You'll want to turn wireless ON at some point; it does have some nifty advantages.

01-10-2010, 06:39 PM	#8
jessme7 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle2	I am still not too sure how to back-up my books on my Kindle2 on my Mac. I did the search on google but not really leading me to anything definite. I may just have to keep my wispernet off =(, because I am sure the ex will dispute the books and Amazon will delete them. Since I downloaded 16 books in the last couple days.

01-10-2010, 06:55 PM	#9
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	If the Kindle is on your ex's account then you can be prepared for him to close that account. This is what exes do. At that point you will need to create a new account of your own. Meanwhile, download all the books asocoated with the original account (in case he remembers soon) and keep them in a folder on your computer until you learn how to free them.

01-10-2010, 06:57 PM	#10
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	P.S. If the ex has not yet closed the account then I'd buy some more books while the going is good. Is there a book on why some men have a prediliction for cheating? This would be a good buy. And he'd have it on the account as a little reminder.

01-10-2010, 07:05 PM	#11
vaughnmr Ebook Reader Posts: 605 Karma: 3205128 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Device: Kindle 3, HTC Evo, HTC View	This is sooo juicy.... P.S. Men aren't the only ones that cheat...

01-11-2010, 09:47 PM	#15
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	Also, jessme7, you could just enjoy the Kindle 2 as is ... and, like you are doing with the ex, start over. Who needs the bad karma of the books he bought you? Load up your new Kindle 2 with the books which will inspire you as you enter a new world.

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