Additional Dictionaries for Kindle Paperwhite - Page 3

Doitsu · 12-15-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zowie69

Hi, I registered just now, in order to post. I was also searching all over for a Dutch dictionary, or a way to create one.

BTW, the latest iOS and (non-Fire) Android Kindle apps come with free monolingual and bilingual van Dale Dutch dictionaries.

If you have an older Kindle Fire and read lots of Dutch books, maybe sideloading and installing the latest Android Kindle APK might be an option. However, IIRC, some Kindle Fire users who installed a sideloaded Kindle APK in addition to the stock Kindle app, encountered some technical issues.

If you have a brand-new Fire with Dutch user interface support, you might have to download the Dutch dictionaries via the dictionary selection dialog box.

zowie69 · 12-19-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doitsu

If you have an older Kindle Fire and read lots of Dutch books, maybe sideloading and installing the latest Android Kindle APK might be an option. However, IIRC, some Kindle Fire users who installed a sideloaded Kindle APK in addition to the stock Kindle app, encountered some technical issues.

Hmm, that's interesting. Granted, the solution I shared above only worked on my eInk Kindle, and not the Fire HD (2nd Gen).

Do you know if I could revert back to the original reader app in case the technical issues are not something I would want to live with? If I back up the original app and reinstall?

I guess worst-case scenario I could always factory reset, though that would entail TONS of work afterward to sideload all apps I had again, etc, etc, etc...

Doitsu · 12-19-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zowie69

Granted, the solution I shared above only worked on my eInk Kindle, and not the Fire HD (2nd Gen).

It might also work with a Fire HD (or a Kindle app), if you:

1. Rename your custom dictionary so that it has the same name as one of the original monolingual dictionaries.

2. Change its ASIN with JMME so that it also matches the ASIN of the dictionary that you're going to replace it with.

3. Replace one of the original dictionaries with your custom dictionary.

According to some Kindle Fire users, the second step isn't necessary, but I doubt it, because it's necessary for Kindle apps.

For Dutch this is a moot point anyway, because no freeware dictionary is as good as the van Dale dictionaries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zowie69

Do you know if I could revert back to the original reader app in case the technical issues are not something I would want to live with? If I back up the original app and reinstall?

You might have to reset the device and reinstall all apps. Why don't you ask in the Kindle Fire forum, if someone has already done this?

Lehkz · 03-23-2015, 10:13 AM

To follow up on this post. I have been investigating and calling Amazon and Van Dale (of the prominent Dutch dictionaries) and it seems that now all Kindles from 2013 and newer have the Dutch dictionary installed once upgraded to the version after 5.4.4.2 (which is 5.6.0.1.6). So that's good news for those that have a newer Kindle.

I, however, have a first gen Paperwhite (2012) which only goes to 5.4.4.2 and I won't be able to get this update unless I buy a new Kindle. Is there a way to extract that dictionary from a newer Kindle and install it, use it on my first gen Paperwhite? Any input would be much appreciated.

eschwartz · 03-23-2015, 11:06 AM

Assuming you can borrow a friend's newer device...

The dictionaries will be stored in the documents folder, I think newer devices save them to [userstore]/documents/dictionaries/ but either way... just copy it off and sideload it to your Kindle.

I don't know if the free dictionaries are DRMed, you might have to use Apprentice Alf's tools.

Lehkz · 03-23-2015, 11:30 AM

Thanks for that. Would appreciate it of one of my friends here can help me out with that dictionary?

HarryT · 03-23-2015, 03:26 PM

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Lehkz · 03-23-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If by "help you out" you're asking someone to send you a copyrighted book, that's a certain way to get yourself instantly banned from MR. Please clarify what you did mean.

Thank you.

Well, first of all it should be established, of course, if this mentioned dictionary is DRM protected. :chin scratch:

Aaah, just checked and it seems it's not.

Nevermind.

Glorfindel · 03-27-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Assuming you can borrow a friend's newer device...
The dictionaries will be stored in the documents folder, I think newer devices save them to [userstore]/documents/dictionaries/ but either way... just copy it off and sideload it to your Kindle.
I don't know if the free dictionaries are DRMed, you might have to use Apprentice Alf's tools.

The dictionaries are DRM'd and the tools were unable to deDRM them last I checked.

Lehkz · 03-28-2015, 01:38 PM

Just sold my Kindle and bought a refurbished Paperwhite II, so no jumping through hoops anymore.

HarryT · 03-28-2015, 01:44 PM

Good move! Enjoy your PW2.

Lehkz · 04-05-2015, 11:32 AM

Just to follow up. The Dutch to Dutch dictionary (Hedendaags Nederlands) is DRM-protected, but differently than other DRM protected books licensed to the Kindle's serial number. I can't seem to undo it but it seems there's no need for it either. The two other dictionaries (NL to EN and EN to NL) are MOBI formatted and don't seem to be DRM protected.

I have copied all three dictionaries with Calibre to my wife's Paperwhite I and all three work like a charm. She is using the same Amazon account so maybe that's the reason they work, but maybe not. At least I don't have to replace her Kindle too.

Anyhow, happy Easter!

03-23-2015, 11:30 AM	#36
Lehkz Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Beyond the seven seas Device: rMPP, rM2, Kindle Scribe / Voyage / DX / 3 Keyboard, Kobo Clara	Thanks for that. Would appreciate it of one of my friends here can help me out with that dictionary? Last edited by Lehkz; 03-23-2015 at 11:33 AM.

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03-23-2015, 10:13 AM	#34
Lehkz Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Beyond the seven seas Device: rMPP, rM2, Kindle Scribe / Voyage / DX / 3 Keyboard, Kobo Clara	To follow up on this post. I have been investigating and calling Amazon and Van Dale (of the prominent Dutch dictionaries) and it seems that now all Kindles from 2013 and newer have the Dutch dictionary installed once upgraded to the version after 5.4.4.2 (which is 5.6.0.1.6). So that's good news for those that have a newer Kindle. I, however, have a first gen Paperwhite (2012) which only goes to 5.4.4.2 and I won't be able to get this update unless I buy a new Kindle. Is there a way to extract that dictionary from a newer Kindle and install it, use it on my first gen Paperwhite? Any input would be much appreciated.

03-23-2015, 11:06 AM	#35
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Assuming you can borrow a friend's newer device... The dictionaries will be stored in the documents folder, I think newer devices save them to [userstore]/documents/dictionaries/ but either way... just copy it off and sideload it to your Kindle. I don't know if the free dictionaries are DRMed, you might have to use Apprentice Alf's tools.

03-23-2015, 03:26 PM	#37
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moderator Notice If by "help you out" you're asking someone to send you a copyrighted book, that's a certain way to get yourself instantly banned from MR. Please clarify what you did mean. Thank you.

03-28-2015, 01:38 PM	#40
Lehkz Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Beyond the seven seas Device: rMPP, rM2, Kindle Scribe / Voyage / DX / 3 Keyboard, Kobo Clara	Just sold my Kindle and bought a refurbished Paperwhite II, so no jumping through hoops anymore.

03-28-2015, 01:44 PM	#41
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Good move! Enjoy your PW2.

04-05-2015, 11:32 AM	#42
Lehkz Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Beyond the seven seas Device: rMPP, rM2, Kindle Scribe / Voyage / DX / 3 Keyboard, Kobo Clara	Just to follow up. The Dutch to Dutch dictionary (Hedendaags Nederlands) is DRM-protected, but differently than other DRM protected books licensed to the Kindle's serial number. I can't seem to undo it but it seems there's no need for it either. The two other dictionaries (NL to EN and EN to NL) are MOBI formatted and don't seem to be DRM protected. I have copied all three dictionaries with Calibre to my wife's Paperwhite I and all three work like a charm. She is using the same Amazon account so maybe that's the reason they work, but maybe not. At least I don't have to replace her Kindle too. Anyhow, happy Easter!

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