Hacks Is There a Workaround for a Deregistered Kindle 3

Frothy · 12-28-2012, 07:39 PM

Hi,
I had a problem with my K3 (faded/corrupted book illustrations & screensavers). Amazon kindly replaced it like-for-like which was really good of them.

My old kindle is still useable so I want to carry on using it until it totally expires. But Amazon have deregistered it which isn't such a problem, because using Calibre I can strip the DRM from the books I've bought and still read them.

But I can't create collections anymore which is annoying. Is there a hack to enable me to do this?

PS
I'm not sure if I've posted this in the correct forum?

Frothy · 12-29-2012, 05:40 AM

Sorry I think this has been asked before and I don't want to bore you guys. If it has just ignore the question.

I'm old and silly

meeera · 12-29-2012, 05:55 AM

Have a poke around looking for the instructions to get Calibre to manage your Kindle collections. This works when sideloading onto a deregistered KK

peter12345 · 12-29-2012, 06:34 AM

I had a bricked K3 before I reset it, but Amazon sent me another one. But I did not return my other one, and then I got charged for it in a month's time. U should be able to register it, they simply register it as a second kindle.

So u may not need to strip the DRM off, but have done it to a couple of comics as the hacked PDF application is better for comics.

Back to the topic at hand:

With Calibre u can download meta-data for books, which can include tags or can add the tags yourself, and these can be used by Calibre to create book collections.

I did it a long time ago....but I am sure it would be easier now with tha new updates Calibre has so frequently!

Frothy · 12-29-2012, 07:36 AM

EXCELLENT thankyou both, I didn't realise you could do that, I'm glad I never deleted the question now

I will give it a go when I'm on the computer this afternoon.

Regarding amazon wanting me to return my defective kindle. I expected them to say that but I was surprised when they said I didn't have to.

Cut & Pasted from email:

Hello,

I'm sorry you are having issues with your Kindle. I'm sending you a replacement Kindle via premium-uk to get it to you as soon as possible.

Here's your replacement order information:

Order Number: 203-1014933-91*****
Estimated Delivery Date: Friday, 28 December 2012

You do not need to return your defective device. Please dispose of it appropriately.

peter12345 · 12-30-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frothy

You do not need to return your defective device. Please dispose of it appropriately.

They do value customer loyalty - they are the best in this regard. They are being kind to u.

Frothy · 12-30-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter12345

They do value customer loyalty - they are the best in this regard. They are being kind to u.

They are a good company.

Having no transport I do nearly all my shopping with Amazon, they're my one stop shop and very competetive on price. Funnily enough I've just ordered some non-kindle related items this morning. I also like their website and the comprehensive 'My Account' and 'Kindle Library'.

12-28-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
Frothy Member Posts: 24 Karma: 472352 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle 3	Is There a Workaround for a Deregistered Kindle 3 Hi, I had a problem with my K3 (faded/corrupted book illustrations & screensavers). Amazon kindly replaced it like-for-like which was really good of them. My old kindle is still useable so I want to carry on using it until it totally expires. But Amazon have deregistered it which isn't such a problem, because using Calibre I can strip the DRM from the books I've bought and still read them. But I can't create collections anymore which is annoying. Is there a hack to enable me to do this? PS I'm not sure if I've posted this in the correct forum?

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12-29-2012, 05:40 AM	#2
Frothy Member Posts: 24 Karma: 472352 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle 3	Sorry I think this has been asked before and I don't want to bore you guys. If it has just ignore the question. I'm old and silly

12-29-2012, 05:55 AM	#3
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,658 Karma: 66417824 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Have a poke around looking for the instructions to get Calibre to manage your Kindle collections. This works when sideloading onto a deregistered KK

12-29-2012, 06:34 AM	#4
peter12345 Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 498332 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: 2 * K3 with 3G, Sony PRS-T1	I had a bricked K3 before I reset it, but Amazon sent me another one. But I did not return my other one, and then I got charged for it in a month's time. U should be able to register it, they simply register it as a second kindle. So u may not need to strip the DRM off, but have done it to a couple of comics as the hacked PDF application is better for comics. Back to the topic at hand: With Calibre u can download meta-data for books, which can include tags or can add the tags yourself, and these can be used by Calibre to create book collections. I did it a long time ago....but I am sure it would be easier now with tha new updates Calibre has so frequently!

12-29-2012, 07:36 AM	#5
Frothy Member Posts: 24 Karma: 472352 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle 3	EXCELLENT thankyou both, I didn't realise you could do that, I'm glad I never deleted the question now I will give it a go when I'm on the computer this afternoon. Regarding amazon wanting me to return my defective kindle. I expected them to say that but I was surprised when they said I didn't have to. Cut & Pasted from email: Hello, I'm sorry you are having issues with your Kindle. I'm sending you a replacement Kindle via premium-uk to get it to you as soon as possible. Here's your replacement order information: Order Number: 203-1014933-91***** Estimated Delivery Date: Friday, 28 December 2012 You do not need to return your defective device. Please dispose of it appropriately.