Amazon and DRM changes

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Scoob

With removal of D&T for new Kindles I'm not too trusting of Amazon not removing that from all Kindles at some point. So it's good to know Kobo DRM is easy to remove.

What was being discussed was Adobe DRM but the OBOK plugin that comes in the same zip file as the DeDRM plugin works well for Kobo's proprietary DRM used for the kepub ebooks.

[John F]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It's any ePub that uses Adobe DRM that can have the DRM removed. It's not just from Kobo.

Has Adobe hardened DRM been cracked?

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by John F

Has Adobe hardened DRM been cracked?

As far as I am aware, that capability was added back in March, 2022.

[lkmiller]

Originally Posted by John F

Has Adobe hardened DRM been cracked?

Yes. Although it seems very few sources use it.

[peaceridge]

Originally Posted by John F

You can currently read Amazon purchases on non-Kindle apps, depending on how much effort you are willing to put into it.

I can't even get the books to download to the Mac anymore, I just get the message that my Kindle for Mac is out of date and I need to download a new version. Same goes for my really old Kindle.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by peaceridge

I can't even get the books to download to the Mac anymore, I just get the message that my Kindle for Mac is out of date and I need to download a new version. Same goes for my really old Kindle.

Which Kindle do you have that's not working for downloading eBooks? I can still download with a Kindle Touch. That's as old as I have.

[Paperbackstash]

I downloaded some last week actually --- need to go back through my history in case they nix it.

I am not planning on getting a new kindle release from this lineup, but when I went this week to the download and transfer to check something (was in a debate about library, long story) --- I saw my phone and my computer have been removed from download and transfer. I always noticed before because of the weird phone name and would get amused at the old computer name (Of doom) --- they are no longer there and had been for years previously. I can still download and transfer using fires or kindles, just found it weird. Why the computer was on there previously, not sure, unless it was from the old kindle app - same with phone.

[kimchom]

Originally Posted by peaceridge

I can't even get the books to download to the Mac anymore, I just get the message that my Kindle for Mac is out of date and I need to download a new version. Same goes for my really old Kindle.

Same for me. I've tried both Kindle for Mac 1.17.1 and 1.40.1. Not able to download any books.

[peaceridge]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Which Kindle do you have that's not working for downloading eBooks? I can still download with a Kindle Touch. That's as old as I have.

I'm traveling and will check on the Kindle and let you know in a couple of days.

[booksies]

Would updating my Kindle (PWSE 11th gen, v5.16.21) firmware affect the use of Calibre and side loading? With all the issues noted with the new Kindles, I am hesitant to make any changes, but dang, that refresh speed would be nice to get.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comm...mment/ltfoly7/

(and fwiw, I was able to D&T a book that was just published yesterday)

[lkmiller]

Haven't heard of any of the pre-2024 models losing D&T. Only the 2024 Kindles never having it to begin with.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by booksies

Would updating my Kindle (PWSE 11th gen, v5.16.21) firmware affect the use of Calibre and side loading? With all the issues noted with the new Kindles, I am hesitant to make any changes, but dang, that refresh speed would be nice to get.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comm...mment/ltfoly7/

(and fwiw, I was able to D&T a book that was just published yesterday)

Yes you can update the firmware of your PW5. It will not effect D&T.

[Alfirin]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes you can update the firmware of your PW5. It will not effect D&T.

Maybe... maybe not. I didn't do it (I don't how this generation of Kindle) but maybe you've done it.

Anyway my point is :

You could have an firmware update with deactivation of D&T when the update is complete.
Once the firmware is installed, there's just a little information which has to be sent to Amazon to assure them the update has been made and D&T can be disable for this updated device.

There could be a function as well that "if the device has not made the update in a given period of time, then, disable D&T for this device".

I could find a couple of way to make the D&T disappear if I had to program this kind of thing.
You'll tell me the easiest way would be "Disable for all" but then, all people with a Kindle who cares about D&T would be angry. While it doesn't affect you, you're a bit scared to see it disappear, but you're not full of rage either.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Alfirin

There could be a function as well that "if the device has not made the update in a given period of time, then, disable D&T for this device".

I could find a couple of way to make the D&T disappear if I had to program this kind of thing.
You'll tell me the easiest way would be "Disable for all" but then, all people with a Kindle who cares about D&T would be angry. While it doesn't affect you, you're a bit scared to see it disappear, but you're not full of rage either.

That would be forcing everyone to turn on WiFi so Amazon would know what version of the firmware is installed and for some, that would mean having side-loaded eBooks deleted. That's not a good idea on Amazon's part. Besides, Amazon has never forced a firmware update.

There is no reason not to update to 15.7.1. You will not lose D&T. With a PW5, you will have faster page turns.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

With a PW5, you will have faster page turns.

You have tested that on your PW5? Possibly with some high speed video to allow you to quantify that claim? Perhaps you should update your device list?