Is there any way to disable the backlight on the Paperwhite 4 (2018 model)?

Extricated · 02-25-2019, 06:59 AM

Hi all,

I've just picked myself up a Paperwhite 4 for the convenience of having a backlight, but I'd like to be able to turn it off entirely both for the sake of being able to as well as not wanting to use the (admittedly small) power it uses.

I know this is possible on at least the Paperwhite 2, but is there any way of doing it on the latest model without using a magnet?

Thanks!

HarryT · 02-25-2019, 09:11 AM

Is it not "off" on its lowest setting? I was under the impression that it was.

Just for clarification, by the way, it's not a backlight, but a frontlight. eInk screens are opaque and hence cannot be backlit.

02-25-2019, 06:59 AM	#1
Extricated Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4 (2018)	Is there any way to disable the backlight on the Paperwhite 4 (2018 model)? Hi all, I've just picked myself up a Paperwhite 4 for the convenience of having a backlight, but I'd like to be able to turn it off entirely both for the sake of being able to as well as not wanting to use the (admittedly small) power it uses. I know this is possible on at least the Paperwhite 2, but is there any way of doing it on the latest model without using a magnet? Thanks!

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02-25-2019, 09:11 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Is it not "off" on its lowest setting? I was under the impression that it was. Just for clarification, by the way, it's not a backlight, but a frontlight. eInk screens are opaque and hence cannot be backlit.

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