Converting android tablet to a dedicated kindle

murali1311 · 01-06-2018, 12:25 PM

Hi,

I am not sure whether this is a right forum to ask. but I have this question

I have a old LG Android Tablet and I want to convert it to a dedicated book reader like Kindle. I searched the web and everywhere I am getting link to convert Kindle device to a android tablet but not the vice versa.

Is it really a possible? I know about the kindle app but I want to get rid of android OS and have a dedicated kindle reader.

is that possible?

cfrizz · 01-06-2018, 12:31 PM

I seriously doubt that is possible to do.

If you just want to use it as a kindle reader, then delete all removable software from the tablet, put it in airplane mode, and use the Kindle reader software.

Otherwise just buy a Kindle.

DiapDealer · 01-06-2018, 12:42 PM

I don't think it's possible. Even if you could overcome the huge hurdle of patching all the kindle firmware/software to work with your device's specific hardware, you'd never* get it registered to your amazon account so that books could be purchased/delivered.

*My use of the word "never" should be taken in a practical sense and not a literal one.

dwig · 01-06-2018, 02:43 PM

What might be possible, would be to install the Kindle reader for Android and to hack at Android to remove all unwanted stuff and nonsense and possibly rig the Kindle reader to launch at boot by default. It wouldn't be a "real" Kindle, but you might be able to get it to be enough of a look-alike to satisfy.

HLS · 01-06-2018, 03:08 PM

You can download the kindle app and no other app so in that way its technically dedicated kindle BUT you may want to just get a fire tablet for its dedicated to all things amazon ebooks, video and such

Deskisamess · 01-06-2018, 04:40 PM

Even the Amazon Fire tablets are not “dedicated” Kindles. They are android tablets that are tied to the Amazon universe for entertainment, but also able to connect to the web at large.

Dedicated Kindles are single use e-readers, with e-ink screens. They are only used for books.

barryem · 01-06-2018, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murali1311

Hi,

I am not sure whether this is a right forum to ask. but I have this question

I have a old LG Android Tablet and I want to convert it to a dedicated book reader like Kindle. I searched the web and everywhere I am getting link to convert Kindle device to a android tablet but not the vice versa.

Is it really a possible? I know about the kindle app but I want to get rid of android OS and have a dedicated kindle reader.

is that possible?

Install the Kindle app and use that. It's really all you need to do. You might turn off Wifi or put it in airplane mode so you won't get interruptions. People read on tablets with the Kindle app all the time. I do that on my Android phone when I'm away from home.

Barry

Dr. Drib · 01-07-2018, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfrizz

I seriously doubt that is possible to do.

If you just want to use it as a kindle reader, then delete all removable software from the tablet, put it in airplane mode, and use the Kindle reader software.

Otherwise just buy a Kindle.

The above advice is your best solution.

Conan46 · 01-07-2018, 02:27 PM

You should be able to remove or disable all the other apps and just use the Kindle app. BTW the Kindle app has lots of nice features.

jhowell · 01-07-2018, 02:41 PM

Even if you could make all of the software modifications needed to get the Kindle firmware to run an your device it would be an inferior experience to just running the Kindle for Android app on it.

Regular Kindle firmware has many limitations that are dictated by the e-ink screen such as black-and-white display of covers and internal images, having to page through lists of books/pages instead of scrolling, and lack of animation (Kindle in Motion).

01-06-2018, 12:25 PM	#1
murali1311 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Device: none	Converting android tablet to a dedicated kindle Hi, I am not sure whether this is a right forum to ask. but I have this question I have a old LG Android Tablet and I want to convert it to a dedicated book reader like Kindle. I searched the web and everywhere I am getting link to convert Kindle device to a android tablet but not the vice versa. Is it really a possible? I know about the kindle app but I want to get rid of android OS and have a dedicated kindle reader. is that possible? Last edited by murali1311; 01-06-2018 at 12:26 PM. Reason: updated title

01-06-2018, 12:42 PM	#3
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,564 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I don't think it's possible. Even if you could overcome the huge hurdle of patching all the kindle firmware/software to work with your device's specific hardware, you'd never* get it registered to your amazon account so that books could be purchased/delivered. My use of the word "never" should be taken in a practical* sense and not a literal one. Last edited by DiapDealer; 01-06-2018 at 12:45 PM.

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01-06-2018, 12:31 PM	#2
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,569 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I seriously doubt that is possible to do. If you just want to use it as a kindle reader, then delete all removable software from the tablet, put it in airplane mode, and use the Kindle reader software. Otherwise just buy a Kindle.

01-06-2018, 02:43 PM	#4
dwig Wizard Posts: 1,613 Karma: 6718541 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paradise (Key West, FL) Device: Current:Surface Go & Kindle 3 - Retired: DellV8p, Clie UX50, ...	What might be possible, would be to install the Kindle reader for Android and to hack at Android to remove all unwanted stuff and nonsense and possibly rig the Kindle reader to launch at boot by default. It wouldn't be a "real" Kindle, but you might be able to get it to be enough of a look-alike to satisfy.

01-06-2018, 03:08 PM	#5
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,132 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	You can download the kindle app and no other app so in that way its technically dedicated kindle BUT you may want to just get a fire tablet for its dedicated to all things amazon ebooks, video and such

01-06-2018, 04:40 PM	#6
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,752 Karma: 45301087 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	Even the Amazon Fire tablets are not “dedicated” Kindles. They are android tablets that are tied to the Amazon universe for entertainment, but also able to connect to the web at large. Dedicated Kindles are single use e-readers, with e-ink screens. They are only used for books.

01-07-2018, 02:27 PM	#9
Conan46 Fanatic Posts: 575 Karma: 3400000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Paperwhite 3	You should be able to remove or disable all the other apps and just use the Kindle app. BTW the Kindle app has lots of nice features.

01-07-2018, 02:41 PM	#10
jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,069 Karma: 91577715 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Device: Kindles	Even if you could make all of the software modifications needed to get the Kindle firmware to run an your device it would be an inferior experience to just running the Kindle for Android app on it. Regular Kindle firmware has many limitations that are dictated by the e-ink screen such as black-and-white display of covers and internal images, having to page through lists of books/pages instead of scrolling, and lack of animation (Kindle in Motion).

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