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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger
I found my old PW1, charged it, and tested Kindle Unlimited concerning DeDRM ability. My DeDRM hasn't been updated since 7.2.1, because why fix what isn't broke. Also Calibre is on 5.34.0, because of the same reason. The issues will still be around, I am sure, unless a new version of Calibre has a more sophisticated book import. The outlook is bleak, I would say.
Here is what happens: If downloading an old book (published last year) that is borrowed in KU, but not purchased, with the PW1, then no issues exist (#2). The azw3 file that can be found on the PW1 goes right into calibre, DRM gets removed, and everything is in the book and in color. Newly published books behave quite differently. It does not matter if it is a purchased book (#1) or a borrowed book (#3), but the direct download to the PW1 (either initiated from the device itself or from computer with deliver to device) is incompatible with import to Calibre. First all images are black and white (no real issue here, I suppose), but more irritating is the missing images in the azw3 file except the title and thumbnail of the title. There now is a folder containing a lot of the missing data. On the book that I purchased (for free, one of First Reads) the Download and Transfer via USB file contains all images and in color. The other one that I didn't purchase, I obviously could not download via USB.
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I dont believe this is related to DRM, KU, or the new Jan 3rd restrictions.
I think the issue is simply how amazon formats it for an older device (the PW1). Unfortunately I think this issue will apply to (image heavy) purchased older books as well.
This thread is for a plugin designed to merge azw6 (image) files into the ebook file on import. However it seems to compatible
only for Kindle4PC downloads and not for ebooks off a device as per post #6. Doesnt seem like the plugin author is currently able to fix it.
BTW this plugin
requires Calibre version 5.xx, so if you want to test it and have a later (or earlier) version I'd recommend downloading 5.44 portable over downgrading.