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Forum: Devices 07-08-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By zaqxsw
Copying eBooks and Documents from old PW to new PW

I've been a Paperwhite user since 2012, and probably a Calibre user from about then also.

I download and sideload all of my eBooks through Calibre with the help of a plugin or two. I Always have....
Forum: Amazon Kindle 08-27-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
Firmware 5.13.2 released for PW3!!! ...

Firmware 5.13.2 released for PW3!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GKMQC26VQQMM8XSW
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-21-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
Just ran across the article by accident: ...

Just ran across the article by accident:

https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-says-the-kindle-paperwhite-3-will-get-new-firmware
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-16-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
OMG, it’s than, not then. j.p.s. has to be...

OMG, it’s than, not then. j.p.s. has to be kidding... 😝
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-16-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
Good point, but nobody has said why it won't run....

Good point, but nobody has said why it won't run. So, just a ploy to upgrade?

I won't upgrade after this, or I'll add 5 yrs to 2018 (PW4) and buy in 2023, and I'm sure others won't either.

Now,...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-16-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
Yea, just more PR on the subject... I think it's...

Yea, just more PR on the subject... I think it's interesting and good.

I'm one of those running 5.12.4 on a PW3 with no issues. I'm fine staying here, but I don't like companies dumping upgrades...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-16-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
More comments on this: ...

More comments on this:

https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-has-ended-support-for-the-kindle-paperwhite-3/amp
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-13-2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
This is getting some more attention! ...

This is getting some more attention!

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2020/07/12/why-has-amazon-stopped-updating-the-kindle-paperwhite-3/
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-07-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
So, 5 years and done! Gen 10 good until 2023?

So, 5 years and done! Gen 10 good until 2023?
Forum: Amazon Kindle 07-01-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 81,120
Posted By zaqxsw
Gotta keep this thread going! Amazon does not...

Gotta keep this thread going! Amazon does not have any firmware on their download site for the PW Gen 7. At least today, 7/1/20. It's gone.

I'm sure it is a temporary thing. I expect to see a...
Forum: Devices 06-02-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
Posted By zaqxsw
Thank you very much for the reply! It works great!

Thank you very much for the reply! It works great!
Forum: Devices 06-01-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
Posted By zaqxsw
Kindle Paperwhite - Deleting Books

I have no problem deleting books from my Kindle Paperwhite, but am curious about what actually happens.

I find that when I "Remove" a book by holding on its thumbnail and choosing Remove from...
Forum: Devices 05-31-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
I figured it out. Thanks. :thumbsup:

I figured it out. Thanks. :thumbsup:
Forum: Devices 05-31-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
Thanks! That is very good to know....

Thanks!

That is very good to know. Unfortunately, I have already wiped the old system and did a clean install of Windows 10 on it in preparation of giving it away.

I’m not sure I completely...
Forum: Devices 05-30-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
I used Calibre 4.17 today for the first time to...

I used Calibre 4.17 today for the first time to process three eBooks. One of them lost it's cover and indeed, Calibre replaced it when I reconnected.

Thank you very much for this update!!!

By...
Forum: Devices 05-23-2020, 08:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
I just saw v4.17 today, but am currently still...

I just saw v4.17 today, but am currently still running 4.16. Glad there is a workaround/fix!

Just another observation. I downloaded three eBooks from my state's digital library today, and due to...
Forum: Devices 05-19-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
Works for me also. Thanks Androzes and hengyu!...

Works for me also. Thanks Androzes and hengyu! :thumbsup:

It's another step :(, but it only took me a couple of minutes. Not a long-term solution, but a work-around right now. It also allowed me...
Forum: Devices 05-18-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
Amazon USA General Kindle forum: ...

Amazon USA General Kindle forum:

https://www.amazonforum.com/s/global-search/Book%20cover%20thumbnails
Forum: Devices 05-18-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 39,832
Posted By zaqxsw
As was mentioned, putting the Kindle in Airplane...

As was mentioned, putting the Kindle in Airplane mode allows the cover to stay after side loading. If you reconnect to Wi-Fi hours later, the cover will disappear.

I've only had this happen on one...
Forum: Conversion 05-18-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By zaqxsw
Yep, that's the problem! It just started and only...

Yep, that's the problem! It just started and only seems to affect certain books. Of several I've side loaded in the last few days, only this one looses the cover.

If you put the Kindle in Airplane...
Forum: Conversion 05-18-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By zaqxsw
.awz3 eBook file - Can't change the cover

I've been using Calibre for years with two plugins that allow me to remove the DRM from a downloaded .awz3 eBook as it loads into Calibre. I then side load into a Kindle Paperwhite using Calibre....
Forum: Amazon Kindle 01-16-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 48,815
Posted By zaqxsw
If you choosing a Paperwhite device, I agree that...

If you choosing a Paperwhite device, I agree that the files directly downloaded and manually transferred will always be .azw3 and can be processed with Calibre. I have never seen an exception yet,...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 01-14-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 48,815
Posted By zaqxsw
Version 5.10.2 is now officially out for PW3 /...

Version 5.10.2 is now officially out for PW3 / Gen 7. It can be downloaded from Amazon's Gen 7 software site:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201756220
Forum: Amazon Kindle 01-10-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 48,815
Posted By zaqxsw
Are they EVER going to update PW3 / Gen 7 ??? ...

Are they EVER going to update PW3 / Gen 7 ??? It's been three months since the failed v5.10.1.1. All other Gen's have been updated... :angry:
Forum: Amazon Kindle 12-12-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 48,815
Posted By zaqxsw
PW3, Gen 7 here. I have been using 5.10.1.1...

PW3, Gen 7 here. I have been using 5.10.1.1 since it came out. My only known issue is if I go into my book "Collection" and sort by Author, I only see two books. If I sort by Title, or Recent, I...
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