Dealing with Kindle ebooks in calibre - Page 69

Sirtel · 06-01-2025, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seirious

The fastest and easiest way would be a method that can be completed using only a PC, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

It's not like the previous "set-once-and-forget" methods. If you want to know more, ask the mods to enable your PMs.

odamizu · 06-01-2025, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mclemon

At least now we're heading back down the road that aligns with the quote below ...

Not really. The road that aligns with the quote entails people searching for information on their own instead of asking on a public forum to be given a link.

The information is out there. It's even here on MobileRead. That's how Sirtel found it. That's how I found it.

Instead, we have a parade of people posting requests for links, drawing attention to this "news," like sending up a series of flares. If someone is truly incapable of finding it on their own, then PM Sirtel (or whoever) directly instead of posting your request publicly.

Amazon has already blocked one method, and when the developer of another method posted about it, they said they figured Amazon would likely block it "soon" now that they've put it out there. This chain of "send me link" posts may contribute to a method's demise before you even figure out how to use it. Even the maintainer of the DeDRM plugin has gone underground, refraining from issuing an official new release out of concern that Amazon will simply slap it down.

Finally, to be fair, by starting this thread I have made it easier for Amazon to keep track of these methods. I now regret confirming the existence of new methods in the first post.

JSWolf · 06-01-2025, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Seirious

The fastest and easiest way would be a method that can be completed using only a PC, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

The method that can be done on a PC is not all that fast. It's rather slow and you have to do it for each newly publish eBook you buy. Also, you need to have a portable version of calibre installed as well as the regular version.

JSWolf · 06-01-2025, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Yes, if you already have an eink Kindle, then it's faster and simpler to use that.

When I replied, @Seirious had listed a PW2. Now he lists Kindles.

technomom · 06-01-2025, 08:07 PM

I tried plugging my ColorSoft into my Mac today to move some books over to Calibre. I can no longer see any of the books stored on the Kindle! There's a message on the screen when the Kindle is connected to the Mac that indicates that Mac users might not be able to see any files. It directs us to an Amazon URL. That page states that we have to install the Send to Kindle app to send files from the Mac to the Kindle.

I can still see files on my PaperWhite, at least, but I wonder when they will change that?

Sirtel · 06-02-2025, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Also, you need to have a portable version of calibre installed as well as the regular version.

No, you don't. I have no portable installed.

technomom · 06-02-2025, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kai1989

I'm a beginner.
I want to download books purchased on Kindle to my Mac and convert them using Calibre, but with the latest Kindle application, the conversion doesn't work properly (the files aren't even downloaded to the directories described online).
While researching, I ended up here.
Could you please share the latest method for conversion?:点滅:

If you have a physical Kindle manufactured before 2024, you have no need for the Kindle application. I don't use it at all.

You do need Calibre and a few plugins installed, and you can transfer the files.

If your Kindle is 2024 or newer, you're largely out of luck.

JSWolf · 06-02-2025, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

No, you don't. I have no portable installed.

But if you only have one version of calibre install,t hen you cannot have the current DeDRM installed.

JSWolf · 06-02-2025, 07:13 AM

Is there a way to see the eBooks download from Amazon to a 2024 Kindle?

lkmiller · 06-02-2025, 08:00 AM

I thought 2024 E-ink Kindles were fine too. They didn't do D&T, but I thought I saw reports of them working for books downloaded directly to them.

JSWolf · 06-02-2025, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

I thought 2024 E-ink Kindles were fine too. They didn't do D&T, but I thought I saw reports of them working for books downloaded directly to them.

The problem with the 2024 Kindles is that I cannot see how to get to the eBooks downloaded from Amazon. I don't know if a jailbreak would allow access. But if you have a new enough firmware, you can't jailbreak.

Sirtel · 06-02-2025, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But if you only have one version of calibre install,t hen you cannot have the current DeDRM installed.

The fork version works fine for me, I don't need any other version.

jscris · 06-02-2025, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

The fork version works fine for me, I don't need any other version.

Same.

Bibliobrarian · 06-02-2025, 09:52 AM

I've been using a method I found here back in 2023 that allowed me to use kindle thru BlueStacks, but now I'm getting the message:
"Book not available on this app version
This book cannot be downloaded on this device. Please try reading this book on a Kindle E-reader or with the free Kindle App on a different Android or iOS device."

Is this also due to the change in download & transfer?

DoctorOhh · 06-02-2025, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bibliobrarian

I've been using a method I found here back in 2023 that allowed me to use kindle thru BlueStacks, but now I'm getting the message:

As outlined in the first post, method 4 stopped working on May 26, 2025.

06-02-2025, 09:52 AM	#1034
Bibliobrarian Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2023 Device: none	Et tu, Bluestacks? I've been using a method I found here back in 2023 that allowed me to use kindle thru BlueStacks, but now I'm getting the message: "Book not available on this app version This book cannot be downloaded on this device. Please try reading this book on a Kindle E-reader or with the free Kindle App on a different Android or iOS device." Is this also due to the change in download & transfer?

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technomom Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA, US Device: Kindle Colorsoft & Paperwhite, iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max	I tried plugging my ColorSoft into my Mac today to move some books over to Calibre. I can no longer see any of the books stored on the Kindle! There's a message on the screen when the Kindle is connected to the Mac that indicates that Mac users might not be able to see any files. It directs us to an Amazon URL. That page states that we have to install the Send to Kindle app to send files from the Mac to the Kindle. I can still see files on my PaperWhite, at least, but I wonder when they will change that?

06-02-2025, 07:13 AM	#1029
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,680 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Is there a way to see the eBooks download from Amazon to a 2024 Kindle?

06-02-2025, 08:00 AM	#1030
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,522 Karma: 23597272 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus, Kindle Oasis 2	I thought 2024 E-ink Kindles were fine too. They didn't do D&T, but I thought I saw reports of them working for books downloaded directly to them.