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Originally Posted by fermin
Why should I leave WiFi disabled? To prevent accidental updates? Or does Amazon know that my Kindle actually has an Internet connection and I won't be able to use the download option in my Amazon account?
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Disable WiFi advantages:
1) Saves battery
2) Avoid unexpected updates. You can't go backwards on a Kindle like you can on a Kobo. See first from chat here in Kindle section if it has any advantage or adds annoying GUI features.
3) If WiFi is on Amazon may deliver content.
4) Privacy. Amazon can't monitor.
5) Local USB transfer of Calibre converted ebooks works better than "Send to Kindle"; Amazon keeps a copy and converts less well.
6) Amazon removes covers of ebooks copied by USB (sideloaded)·
Amazon have promised they won't ever remotely remove books again (was it 1984?) but on at least one occasion remote wiped a Kindle when they close the account.
Not sure if Amazon charges author for all deliveries or only deliveries via WiFi & Mobile/Cell (it's a scam to charge for any deleivery other than Mobile/Cell; Amazon does pay for Mobile/Cell but not for WiFi, that's via your Internet subscription (of any type).)
Disadvantages of WiFi Disabled:
a) You can't use KU. But KU cheats authors by badly paying them. Don't subscribe. Buy outright. You can still buy eBooks also on KU if you don't subscribe.
b) No Sync. Only works for bought books from Amazon anyway and Amazon. Simple to use search on two devices which works on different makes.
c) No auto delivery of content via "Send to Kindle", but that's inferior to sideload/USB.
Also you're going to read on a Meebook/Boyue, Sony, Pocketbook, Kobo, Nook, Boox or Y-Ben or a nicer app than Kindle (Lithium, Pocketbook) on your phone/tablet. The Kindle is just for the serial number and will gather dust in a drawer. No fire risk. That's only caused by forced or faulty charging of lithium cells.
I only use my Kindles to test new ideas of formatting/styles for mobi and azw3 on Kindle. I read epubs on a variety of ereaders other than Kindle.
A good reason to back up all Amazon Content (and remove DRM) is that if Amazon decides you have made too many returns (say you've been unlucky buying gadgets) they will close your account and you ALSO lose access to your so called Cloud library.