Thread: Signs of a further shift toward KFX
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Old 04-05-2021, 12:50 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by JSWolf View Post
I've access to a K4. I just have to hope it can be charged as it's been sitting drained for some time. If it can be charged, I'll be able to test if we can still download KF8 for these that don't allow KF8 USB downloads.
It won't work for these new books.

Here is an example of a book published for the Indian market with the new restrictions that is also available to read for free to those with Kindle Unlimited: Chaturanga by Anand Neelakantan

That is a book in English with no apparent content that would make it incompatible with older Kindle formats. The restriction to KFX-only appears to be a decision made by the publisher, Westland, which is an Amazon imprint.

Amazon's Content & Devices page shows that the book can only be delivered to my registered apps and devices that support KFX with the latest DRM. It cannot be sent to a Kindle 3 Keyboard or Kindle 2 device. Trying to download it from the Kindle 3 pops up an error dialog: "Unavailable for Download. The item is not compatible with this device."
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