Hacks Amazon Kindle Hack: Read DRM-protected Mobipocket content - Page 15

Barcey · 06-01-2008, 01:38 PM

Hi renoel,

When the Kindle first came out it was recognized by the Mobipocket Desktop Reader v6.0 and showed a PID for it but the PID didn't work. If I'm reading your post correctly that's the PID you tried to enter. Mobipocket has since "fixed" this by not recognizing the Kindle at all in later versions of the Desktop Reader.

Igorski's Python script generates a PID from the Kindle's serial number and this is the PID you should be using. Unfortunately I don't have a Kindle so I can't tell you step by step how to run it.

daffy4u · 06-01-2008, 02:13 PM

I experimented with a couple of versions of Mobipocket on my dual boot XP/Vista laptop. Here are the results.

If Mobipocket 6.0 is installed on Windows XP, the Kindle will be recognized and it's PID will be captured.
If Mobipocket 6.0 is installed on Windows Vista, the Kindle will not be recognized at all and you will be asked to attach your handheld device... incessantly.
If Mobipocket 6.2 is installed on Windows Vista, the Kindle will be recognized and and additional drive but no PID will be captured.

If you're running Vista, try to install Mobipocket on an XP machine with your Kindle attached long enough to get the PID. That way you can run 6.2 on your Vista machine and just fill in the PID you got from the XP machine.

wallcraft · 06-01-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoel

I bought an inexpensive book off of Mobipocket in order to be able to register and (I thought) give them my PID. But, that didn't happen.

Note that mobipocket.com won't accept Kindle PIDs but it does work at some other ebooks sites, see A Beginner's Guide to Kindle Content.

renoel · 06-01-2008, 07:46 PM

Hi,
Thank you for your help so far. I switched over to my laptop and made some progress. My computer "sees" my kindle. Yes, that's a good start. Mobipocket gave me a PID with a * in it. I was able to download a few free ebooks from Feedbooks. (Yes! What a treasure trove.)

Now, the part I haven't made any progress on. The 5.99 book I bought from Mobipocket (without it ever asking me for my PID). Is it going to be possible for me to unlock it and read it on the Kindle? What about books I might want to download from the library. I haven't figured out how to actually use Igorsk (or which Igorsk to use) etc. Do I actively have to do something with the Python reader etc.?

Thanks

Renoel

DaleDe · 06-03-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoel

Hi Bob,
I only bought the book because I wanted to register on Mobipocket. I didn't even want the book. (It cost $5.99). I think my computer is not even recognizing the kindle. I think I'm going to try it on my laptop.

Any other ideas?

Renoel

Mobipocket will not register a Kindle device. There are some eBook stores that will allow you to register a mobi file for use on a Kindle but MobiPocket is not one of them.

Dale

JSWolf · 06-05-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Was the book not available on the Kinde store? The book you bought is probably keyed to the software on your PC... I assume you can read it there.

BOb

One advantage in not purchasing the eBook from Amazon is that you can put in the Kindle PID and your Mobipocket Reader PID (if you have Windows), or other device PID that has Mobipocket. Then you can convert it to work on the Kindle and be able to read it elsewhere like your computer or PDA.

pilotbob · 06-05-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

One advantage in not purchasing the eBook from Amazon is that you can put in the Kindle PID and your Mobipocket Reader PID (if you have Windows), or other device PID that has Mobipocket. Then you can convert it to work on the Kindle and be able to read it elsewhere like your computer or PDA.

Agreed, but then you loose the major advantage of the Kindle, which is the Kindle bookstore and prices.

BOb

JSWolf · 06-05-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Mobipocket will not register a Kindle device. There are some eBook stores that will allow you to register a mobi file for use on a Kindle but MobiPocket is not one of them.

Dale

That's not really a problem as the prices at Mobipocket.com are outrageous. But we do have Fictionwise and BooksOnBoard to shop at instead.

DaleDe · 06-05-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

That's not really a problem as the prices at Mobipocket.com are outrageous. But we do have Fictionwise and BooksOnBoard to shop at instead.

True, but the original poster specifically said he bought his book from Mobipocket and was trying to load it on his Kindle. I was pointing out that he would not be successful so say it is not a problem is not an appropriate response for the original user.

Dale

desertgrandma · 06-17-2008, 07:34 PM

I don't care what anyone says, Mr. Turcic DEFINITELY deserves Karma for this...and got it.

Leep · 06-18-2008, 01:05 PM

The one need that I have for Igorsk python scripts are to get drm'd ebooks from my library to work with my Kindle. I have to register my PID with the library and download the books via mobipocket. I then must use "kindlefix" so that my Kindle will read the book. Still haven't gone through the mobiperl steps for fixing the titles. They seem complex and time consuming - any one know of a shorter fix for a novice user?

cheers

carld · 06-20-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leep

The one need that I have for Igorsk python scripts are to get drm'd ebooks from my library to work with my Kindle. I have to register my PID with the library and download the books via mobipocket. I then must use "kindlefix" so that my Kindle will read the book. Still haven't gone through the mobiperl steps for fixing the titles. They seem complex and time consuming - any one know of a shorter fix for a novice user?

cheers

I've been trying that with ebooks from Clevnet (Cleveland). The scripts seem to work but the Kindle still refuses to open the books.

Leep · 06-20-2008, 12:47 PM

I needed to register my PID with my library first. I then connect my Kindle via usb and open mobipocket before I download the book. I next use "Kindlefix" to convert and get the awz file. If that's not the procedure you're using, you might try it.

cheers

carld · 06-21-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leep

I needed to register my PID with my library first. I then connect my Kindle via usb and open mobipocket before I download the book. I next use "Kindlefix" to convert and get the awz file. If that's not the procedure you're using, you might try it.

cheers

Yeah, got my Kindle PID registered with the library. Then, I downloaded an ebook, used Kindlefix to convert it to an azw file. My desktop is running Vista, which doesn't allow mobipocket to see the Kindle for some reason. Maybe I'll try it all on my XP laptop. Do you open the book in Mobipocket first before converting it?

pilotbob · 06-21-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carld

Yeah, got my Kindle PID registered with the library. Then, I downloaded an ebook, used Kindlefix to convert it to an azw file. My desktop is running Vista, which doesn't allow mobipocket to see the Kindle for some reason. Maybe I'll try it all on my XP laptop. Do you open the book in Mobipocket first before converting it?

What version of Mobipocket do you have?

06-01-2008, 02:13 PM	#212
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I experimented with a couple of versions of Mobipocket on my dual boot XP/Vista laptop. Here are the results. If Mobipocket 6.0 is installed on Windows XP, the Kindle will be recognized and it's PID will be captured. If Mobipocket 6.0 is installed on Windows Vista, the Kindle will not be recognized at all and you will be asked to attach your handheld device... incessantly. If Mobipocket 6.2 is installed on Windows Vista, the Kindle will be recognized and and additional drive but no PID will be captured. If you're running Vista, try to install Mobipocket on an XP machine with your Kindle attached long enough to get the PID. That way you can run 6.2 on your Vista machine and just fill in the PID you got from the XP machine.

06-01-2008, 07:46 PM	#214
renoel Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: kindle	some progress... Hi, Thank you for your help so far. I switched over to my laptop and made some progress. My computer "sees" my kindle. Yes, that's a good start. Mobipocket gave me a PID with a * in it. I was able to download a few free ebooks from Feedbooks. (Yes! What a treasure trove.) Now, the part I haven't made any progress on. The 5.99 book I bought from Mobipocket (without it ever asking me for my PID). Is it going to be possible for me to unlock it and read it on the Kindle? What about books I might want to download from the library. I haven't figured out how to actually use Igorsk (or which Igorsk to use) etc. Do I actively have to do something with the Python reader etc.? Thanks Renoel

06-17-2008, 07:34 PM	#220
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I don't care what anyone says, Mr. Turcic DEFINITELY deserves Karma for this...and got it. Last edited by desertgrandma; 06-17-2008 at 07:35 PM. Reason: brain fart?

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06-01-2008, 01:38 PM	#211
Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	Hi renoel, When the Kindle first came out it was recognized by the Mobipocket Desktop Reader v6.0 and showed a PID for it but the PID didn't work. If I'm reading your post correctly that's the PID you tried to enter. Mobipocket has since "fixed" this by not recognizing the Kindle at all in later versions of the Desktop Reader. Igorski's Python script generates a PID from the Kindle's serial number and this is the PID you should be using. Unfortunately I don't have a Kindle so I can't tell you step by step how to run it.

06-18-2008, 01:05 PM	#221
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	The one need that I have for Igorsk python scripts are to get drm'd ebooks from my library to work with my Kindle. I have to register my PID with the library and download the books via mobipocket. I then must use "kindlefix" so that my Kindle will read the book. Still haven't gone through the mobiperl steps for fixing the titles. They seem complex and time consuming - any one know of a shorter fix for a novice user? cheers

06-20-2008, 12:47 PM	#223
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	I needed to register my PID with my library first. I then connect my Kindle via usb and open mobipocket before I download the book. I next use "Kindlefix" to convert and get the awz file. If that's not the procedure you're using, you might try it. cheers