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Old 05-17-2026, 06:36 AM   #1
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Should we expect Kindle devices 2027 with user-removable battery?
European Union ordered phones battery to be user removable 2027. Does this law apply to Kindle? Does Amazon care about Europe market? Should we expect Kindle devices 2027 with user-removable battery?
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Old 05-17-2026, 07:02 AM   #2
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European Union ordered phones battery to be user removable 2027. Does this law apply to Kindle? Does Amazon care about Europe market? Should we expect Kindle devices 2027 with user-removable battery?
If Amazon is going to sell Kindles in the EU, then once February 2027 rolls around, any Kindle made after that have to have a user replaceable battery.
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I'd say it is very likely. Here are some new messages that were contained in the recently pulled 5.19.4 firmware release:

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This battery cannot be recognized and may not perform as expected. Charging has been limited to protect your device.

To return your device to its original performance specifications, we recommend installing a battery that complies with Amazon specifications.

Go to Settings > Device Options > Battery for battery troubleshooting guidance and support.

Scan the QR code below to purchase a battery replacement kit and view instructions for replacement.
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Old 05-17-2026, 07:03 AM   #4
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Amazon wouldn't want to lose its european customers. So, there will be a new one, I assume!
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Amazon wouldn't want to lose its european customers. So, there will be a new one, I assume!
However, if Amazon was to release new Kindles in January 2027, they would not have to have replaceable batteries.
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I'd say it is very likely. Here are some new messages that were contained in the recently pulled 5.19.4 firmware release:
Ha! Amazon leaks future details in builds as always. So, they possibly removed it.

Does anyone have a copy of the bin file?

We may get more details if we explore!
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However, if Amazon was to release new Kindles in January 2027, they would not have to have replaceable batteries.
Yes. In future, Amazon would have 2 options:
1. Have expensive replaceable battery for the entire world
2. Have European variants with detachable battery.

Both are expensive. Option 3 would be not sell newer kindles in Europe which would be too costly.
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Old 05-17-2026, 09:38 AM   #8
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Yes. In future, Amazon would have 2 options:
1. Have expensive replaceable battery for the entire world
2. Have European variants with detachable battery.

Both are expensive. Option 3 would be not sell newer kindles in Europe which would be too costly.
I think it would be better to have 1 variant with the replaceable battery.

I'm hoping Kobo does this with a new Libra BW.
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Old 05-17-2026, 10:15 AM   #9
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Thank for all the input. I must thank EU for the removable battery and type c.
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The K3 and DXG batteries were easily replaced.
One of the Oasis: Not at all.

It doesn't mean a hatch/door. Just means possible with regular tools.
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things became harder once water proof came in???
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things became harder once water proof came in???
No, because most just use a procoat such as hyped HzO. They are not waterproof in the sense of watertight, like a diver's watch or camera.

The fine print specifies clean water. It might not survive some bath salts or seawater.

Many such gadgets are easy to open and swap the battery.

A real waterproof gadget will have a door or hatch on the USB socket.
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As an aside, the current Kobo devices qualify under the new EU regulations. Basically, if you can open the device and replace the battery without needing to use proprietary tools that are not made available to the public, heat or solvents, the battery is considered as replaceable. There is nothing requiring a battery door or any other of the fantasies that have been kicked around for the last while.

As for the waterproofing, considering that very few ereaders were physically waterproofed with most using a HZO or equivalent conformal coating, opening the device does not affect the waterproofing. Removing and replacing the battery is likely to require repairing the coating. Looking at Amazon, there seem to be many sources for such coatings. Once when repairing a device, I used a spray on conformal coating which did require a gentle touch but worked well.
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One of the Oasis: Not at all.

It doesn't mean a hatch/door. Just means possible with regular tools.
The tools used to open the average Reader are not regular tools.
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Things became harder once Apple decided not to allow a user replaceable battery for the iPhone and other companies decided this was a good idea.
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