Giving away my Kindle 4

silverraven · 10-19-2012, 12:52 PM

I have used my Kindle 4NT for a year now, and just love it. But I know someone who needs a reader so I ordered myself a K4NTB and am going to give her my silver.
So, here are my questions. What do I do? Do I de-register it from the device or the web site? And once it is de-registered, she has to have an Amazon account to get it to work, right? I had one already, so this was a non issue for me.
Thanks for the answers. I know these are probably basic questions, but I've never given away a reader that was actually tied to an account before.
S

Helgetus · 10-19-2012, 01:18 PM

You simply de-register the Kindle NT either on the kindle or the web.
It can be registered (Serial No.) by the new owner on her account.

silverraven · 10-19-2012, 01:37 PM

Thank you! I just like to verify things before I do them. I find that saves me a lot of time and trouble in the long run!
S

Blossom · 10-19-2012, 02:09 PM

All I would do is a factory reset with WiFi on that will remove everything and deregister the device. I've decided to give my Silver one to hubby. He had the K3 but I took it back.

silverraven · 10-19-2012, 02:29 PM

I finally figured out how to do a factory reset! I must not be too Kindle literate, I had to Google how to do it.
I love my Silver, I just hope my Black has as good of a screen. I think I am going to skip the PW for now, too many issues being reported. I never had a KK, but I keep hearing their screens were amazing!
OT: Mom is up in Bristol. She saw a woolie worm yesterday. She said it was dark all over. I hope it is wrong and you guys aren't in for a hard cold winter this year!
S

Blossom · 10-19-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

I finally figured out how to do a factory reset! I must not be too Kindle literate, I had to Google how to do it.
I love my Silver, I just hope my Black has as good of a screen. I think I am going to skip the PW for now, too many issues being reported. I never had a KK, but I keep hearing their screens were amazing!
OT: Mom is up in Bristol. She saw a woolie worm yesterday. She said it was dark all over. I hope it is wrong and you guys aren't in for a hard cold winter this year!
S

We had such a warm winter last year with no snow.

I am ready for a real winter. I love snow! We had hail here yesterday. It was crazy! Scared the cats. I thought I was back in Nebraska. We're having a really good leave color change this year due to all the rain we've had.

The K4B has the best screen I've seen on a Kindle. You're going to love it! It's better than my K3.

silverraven · 10-19-2012, 02:43 PM

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We're having a really good leave color change this year due to all the rain we've had.

I miss it up there, it is just soo pretty! I may wander up that way Monday. It just depends on what is going on around here. I don't mind the drive, about 3 1/2 hours, but the dogs in the car drive me nutso! They only want to sit in my lap, and I can't do that and drive. When are they going to invent those self-drive cars they promised us years ago??
S

Blossom · 10-19-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

I miss it up there, it is just soo pretty! I may wander up that way Monday. It just depends on what is going on around here. I don't mind the drive, about 3 1/2 hours, but the dogs in the car drive me nutso! They only want to sit in my lap, and I can't do that and drive. When are they going to invent those self-drive cars they promised us years ago??
S

It really is around Fall. We like driving up to Kingsport and stop at the Purple Cow for a bite to eat. They have the best cheesecake!

We love driving over to Boone or Linville to see the Parkway at this time of the year.

I just found out the local Best buy has the Paperwhite finally in stock so I got to make a trip there to take it for a test spin.

weatherman · 10-19-2012, 05:39 PM

BTW I believe when you deregister a kindle, whatever books are loaded on it stay on it (assuming you don't wipe the memory with a factory reset). So if you want to "loan" the new recipient some books as well, download them to the device, then deregister.

silverraven · 10-19-2012, 06:47 PM

Good to know weatherman. Thanks!
S

xendula · 10-19-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

Good to know weatherman. Thanks!
S

I thought so, as well, but now those left-over books are gone from the K4S in question. Can you report back if the books remained on the device after you deregistered and gifted it?

Barbara1955 · 10-19-2012, 11:14 PM

Well I saw a BLack Woolie on my patio the other day! IF that means a Hard Snowy Winter I plan to Hibernate UGH! BTW I am in WV! Wish I could move to Fla!

Blossom · 10-20-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

Well I saw a BLack Woolie on my patio the other day! IF that means a Hard Snowy Winter I plan to Hibernate UGH! BTW I am in WV! Wish I could move to Fla!

You might want to start preparing. Link on the Legend.
News Article from Asheville, NC.

HarryT · 10-20-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by weatherman

BTW I believe when you deregister a kindle, whatever books are loaded on it stay on it (assuming you don't wipe the memory with a factory reset). So if you want to "loan" the new recipient some books as well, download them to the device, then deregister.

Kindle books are licensed for your personal use only; unless a book is in the public domain, what you describe would be a breach of copyright law.

Tarana · 10-21-2012, 05:08 PM

If you want her to be able to read the books that are currently on the kindle, then simply deregister it from your account at Amazon. If you don't want her to be able to read the books that are currently on the kindle, then delete them off (using factory reset) and deregister it from your account. Then, she can register it with her own amazon account.

She never has to actually register the kindle with amazon if she doesn't want to. So long as it has the software, she can just drag books from her computer onto the kindle. It's only the initial startup to add the software that requires registration.

I loan my Kindle out occasionally. By deregistering it, they can read the books already present on the kindle, but can't access my amazon account, not even for archives.

10-19-2012, 12:52 PM	#1
silverraven Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	Giving away my Kindle 4 I have used my Kindle 4NT for a year now, and just love it. But I know someone who needs a reader so I ordered myself a K4NTB and am going to give her my silver. So, here are my questions. What do I do? Do I de-register it from the device or the web site? And once it is de-registered, she has to have an Amazon account to get it to work, right? I had one already, so this was a non issue for me. Thanks for the answers. I know these are probably basic questions, but I've never given away a reader that was actually tied to an account before. S

10-21-2012, 05:08 PM	#15
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	If you want her to be able to read the books that are currently on the kindle, then simply deregister it from your account at Amazon. If you don't want her to be able to read the books that are currently on the kindle, then delete them off (using factory reset) and deregister it from your account. Then, she can register it with her own amazon account. She never has to actually register the kindle with amazon if she doesn't want to. So long as it has the software, she can just drag books from her computer onto the kindle. It's only the initial startup to add the software that requires registration. I loan my Kindle out occasionally. By deregistering it, they can read the books already present on the kindle, but can't access my amazon account, not even for archives. Last edited by Tarana; 10-21-2012 at 05:11 PM.

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10-19-2012, 01:18 PM	#2
Helgetus Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 172 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germany Device: PW1, PW2, KB3G, Sony PRS-T3	You simply de-register the Kindle NT either on the kindle or the web. It can be registered (Serial No.) by the new owner on her account.

10-19-2012, 01:37 PM	#3
silverraven Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	Thank you! I just like to verify things before I do them. I find that saves me a lot of time and trouble in the long run! S

10-19-2012, 02:09 PM	#4
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	All I would do is a factory reset with WiFi on that will remove everything and deregister the device. I've decided to give my Silver one to hubby. He had the K3 but I took it back.

10-19-2012, 02:29 PM	#5
silverraven Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	I finally figured out how to do a factory reset! I must not be too Kindle literate, I had to Google how to do it. I love my Silver, I just hope my Black has as good of a screen. I think I am going to skip the PW for now, too many issues being reported. I never had a KK, but I keep hearing their screens were amazing! OT: Mom is up in Bristol. She saw a woolie worm yesterday. She said it was dark all over. I hope it is wrong and you guys aren't in for a hard cold winter this year! S

10-19-2012, 05:39 PM	#9
weatherman Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 1010052 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: (previous: Kindle 2, Kindle Fire) Kindle 4 WiFi, K3K, KPW	BTW I believe when you deregister a kindle, whatever books are loaded on it stay on it (assuming you don't wipe the memory with a factory reset). So if you want to "loan" the new recipient some books as well, download them to the device, then deregister.

10-19-2012, 06:47 PM	#10
silverraven Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	Good to know weatherman. Thanks! S

10-19-2012, 11:14 PM	#12
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Well I saw a BLack Woolie on my patio the other day! IF that means a Hard Snowy Winter I plan to Hibernate UGH! BTW I am in WV! Wish I could move to Fla!

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