Kindle for PC 1.9.0 - breaks the tools - Page 2

Joykins · 02-22-2012, 08:27 PM

I'm still on K4PC 1.4.1...hm. so with tools 4.8 I can use K4PC 1.8.x? I see I'm still on tools 3.6.

melmac · 02-22-2012, 08:58 PM

Any got a link to K4PC 1.8.x I'd like to back it up just in case mine auto updates I'm pretty sure I turned it off but rather be safe than sorry.

CWatkinsNash · 02-22-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melmac

Any got a link to K4PC 1.8.x I'd like to back it up just in case mine auto updates I'm pretty sure I turned it off but rather be safe than sorry.

http://www.oldversion.com/Kindle-for-PC.html

Skydog · 02-22-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melmac

Any got a link to K4PC 1.8.x I'd like to back it up just in case mine auto updates I'm pretty sure I turned it off but rather be safe than sorry.

All previous versions of Kindle for PC are located here -- links are on the right-hand side of this page:

Kindle for PC -- all versions

nynaevelan · 02-23-2012, 05:08 AM

Where can you find out what 1.9.0 offers??

pchrist7 · 02-23-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

Just got an update post from Alf's blog. Looks like a fix will not be coming soon.
So for now just use KforPC 1.8x

Don't know if it would be ok to post the email so just go to the blog for the full info.

Carol

Hi Carol
Thank you for the "heads up" !!

Cheers, Per

Indio777 · 02-24-2012, 01:18 AM

I think it's always a good idea to keep copies of older install exes in case of a need to re-install an older version. Especially if the older versions become difficult to find online.

I am waiting for the day when Amazon "demands" that one has a current version of K4PC installed to download new books. That would be a big problem if various tools don't work with the newer version.

nynaevelan · 02-24-2012, 04:18 AM

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, don't the tools work on the versions that are on the kindle itself? I have never tried it, I always use the version from k4pc.

HarryT · 02-24-2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nynaevelan

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, don't the tools work on the versions that are on the kindle itself? I have never tried it, I always use the version from k4pc.

Yes, they do. This change is only an issue if your preferred "workflow" is to initially download your books into K4PC, and strip the DRM from that version before loading your book onto the Kindle. That's what I do myself - I find it the most convenient way to do it.

Joykins · 02-24-2012, 09:30 AM

Wait--you mean you can "add" the books to calibre from your Kindle when using it as a USB drive and the tools will work?

nynaevelan · 02-24-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, they do. This change is only an issue if your preferred "workflow" is to initially download your books into K4PC, and strip the DRM from that version before loading your book onto the Kindle. That's what I do myself - I find it the most convenient way to do it.

Same here and thanks for the info, I wanted to consider that option if the k4pc updates offered benefits that I wanted to take advantage of. I am hoping Amazon will eventually add the option to allow you to resort your collections as you wish them to be and not the order in which they were created in k4pc.

pdurrant · 02-24-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joykins

Wait--you mean you can "add" the books to calibre from your Kindle when using it as a USB drive and the tools will work?

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Detailed discussion of how to use DRM removal tools isn't permitted on MobileRead.

Anyone with specific questions should ask elsewhere. Apprentice Alf's blog is a good place to try.

HarryT · 02-24-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Joykins

Wait--you mean you can "add" the books to calibre from your Kindle when using it as a USB drive and the tools will work?

Yes, that's right. You just need to configure a different plug-in - the one that works with Kindles. Your good friend Alf can supply the details.

Joykins · 02-24-2012, 10:51 AM

Gotcha. Sorry to skirt the rules. OO.

Synamon · 02-24-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indio777

I am waiting for the day when Amazon "demands" that one has a current version of K4PC installed to download new books. That would be a big problem if various tools don't work with the newer version.

I've been dreading the day when the tools stop working, looks like that day is near.

I won't buy any books I can't strip DRM from because I want the option to format shift, so my choices will shrink or I'll end up a pirate.

02-22-2012, 08:27 PM	#16
Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,610 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	I'm still on K4PC 1.4.1...hm. so with tools 4.8 I can use K4PC 1.8.x? I see I'm still on tools 3.6. Last edited by Joykins; 02-22-2012 at 08:43 PM.

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melmac Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 5573651 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth AU Device: Sony PRS650, Sony T3, Kobo Forma	Any got a link to K4PC 1.8.x I'd like to back it up just in case mine auto updates I'm pretty sure I turned it off but rather be safe than sorry.

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nynaevelan eBook Junkie Posts: 1,526 Karma: 1464018 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Fire 2020, Kindle PW2	Where can you find out what 1.9.0 offers??

02-24-2012, 01:18 AM	#22
Indio777 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 1503568 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Washington, DC Device: Mobile Phone, Kindle (rarely), but mostly still read paper	I think it's always a good idea to keep copies of older install exes in case of a need to re-install an older version. Especially if the older versions become difficult to find online. I am waiting for the day when Amazon "demands" that one has a current version of K4PC installed to download new books. That would be a big problem if various tools don't work with the newer version.

02-24-2012, 04:18 AM	#23
nynaevelan eBook Junkie Posts: 1,526 Karma: 1464018 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Fire 2020, Kindle PW2	Someone please correct me if I am wrong, don't the tools work on the versions that are on the kindle itself? I have never tried it, I always use the version from k4pc.

02-24-2012, 09:30 AM	#25
Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,610 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	Wait--you mean you can "add" the books to calibre from your Kindle when using it as a USB drive and the tools will work?

02-24-2012, 10:51 AM	#29
Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,610 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	Gotcha. Sorry to skirt the rules. OO.