How Do I Register My Kindle WITHOUT WIFI Access?

Xploder · 08-24-2011, 11:39 AM

Howdy all! Just as the title says. I bought a new Kindle from Amazon - wifi only - v3.2.1, but when I got it, I realized that I have NO wifi access. I registered it at Amazon but it would be nice to be able to, oh, I dunno, use all the features maybe? Is there some work around for this or do I need to find some place that has wifi for the sole reason of registering it?

I have a HUGE amount of pdf's that I'd like to be able to read while I'm laid up for the next six months after major back surgery so any help would be greatly appreciated!

HarryT · 08-24-2011, 11:45 AM

Could you not take it somewhere (or get someone else to take it) where it has WiFi access (Eg MacDonalds)? It only needs doing once.

susan_cassidy · 08-24-2011, 11:46 AM

I think pdf's should work without registration. Just connect the Kindle via USB, and drag and drop the file(s) into the "documents" folder. Collections are not available until you register. I would find a free wi-fi hotspot somewhere (in USA, McDonalds, Starbucks, Panera Bread, etc.) and register that way.

ucfgrad93 · 08-24-2011, 11:46 AM

I would make a quick trip to Starbucks or Panera to use their free wifi to register. Or, you could return it and go for the 3G version.

DiapDealer · 08-24-2011, 11:47 AM

Registering won't give any features that will help with your huge collection of PDF's. Put them on and start reading.

You can search for the registration hack in the developer forum, but honestly, the easiest way to get your device registered (depending on where you live, of course) is to go somewhere that has free wifi access. McDonald's come's to mind. One trip will enable the Collections feature.

HarryT · 08-24-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Registering won't give any features that will help with your huge collection of PDF's.

Collections could come in pretty useful for that. They don't work without registration.

Xploder · 08-24-2011, 11:55 AM

Yeah, collections are what I need. I was injured during Desert Storm and am now on my third round of back surgery for the same thing so it's pretty tough getting around. I guess I'll try and get someone to drive me somewhere with access. Thanks anyway.

SkookumPete · 08-24-2011, 12:05 PM

I bought a WiFi router just for the sake of being able to use all the Kindle's features at home. Cheap (~$50) and easy to install.

DiapDealer · 08-24-2011, 12:06 PM

Seriously—I mean this with no snarkiness intended...
Just find a kid (niece, nephew, neighbor) and send them to McDonalds with enough money for a Happy Meal (with adult supervision, of course). They'll be able to connect and sync and bring your Kindle back all registered without ever breaking a sweat.

ProfCrash · 08-24-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Xploder

Yeah, collections are what I need. I was injured during Desert Storm and am now on my third round of back surgery for the same thing so it's pretty tough getting around. I guess I'll try and get someone to drive me somewhere with access. Thanks anyway.

Thank you for your service.

Is there someone you trust who you can give the Kindle too and have them register it for you? You could change your password before hand and then change it when you get the Kindle back.

Maybe a friend who has WiFi at their house or likes going to McDonalds or Starbucks?

howyoudoin · 08-24-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Seriously—I mean this with no snarkiness intended...
Just find a kid (niece, nephew, neighbor) and send them to McDonalds with enough money for a Happy Meal (with adult supervision, of course). They'll be able to connect and sync and bring your Kindle back all registered without ever breaking a sweat.

Tongue in cheek - I wouldn't hand my kindle over to a kid who's guaranteed to handle it with greasy fingers at a MacDonalds

Ginwen · 08-24-2011, 01:54 PM

You can get a wireless router (Belkin N150) for $29.99 from amazon (or just about anywhere else), and then you'll have wireless as long as you have internet (or you can get an even cheaper one, I just mention that one because people rate it ok, it's cheap, and readily available). It will be easy for you to setup, just put in the disk follow the instructions, it'll probably take you 5 minutes, and then if there's anything you do need it for, you'll have it.

Xploder · 08-24-2011, 07:19 PM

Well, I actually talked my daughter into driving me around until I found a usuable wifi connection. (Seriously McD's? Three different restaurants and I still can't connect?} So all is good.

I appreciate all the responses though!

Now wish me luck and hope this dang back surgery goes well.

08-24-2011, 11:39 AM	#1
Xploder Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 20 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: kindle wifi	How Do I Register My Kindle WITHOUT WIFI Access? Howdy all! Just as the title says. I bought a new Kindle from Amazon - wifi only - v3.2.1, but when I got it, I realized that I have NO wifi access. I registered it at Amazon but it would be nice to be able to, oh, I dunno, use all the features maybe? Is there some work around for this or do I need to find some place that has wifi for the sole reason of registering it? I have a HUGE amount of pdf's that I'd like to be able to read while I'm laid up for the next six months after major back surgery so any help would be greatly appreciated!

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08-24-2011, 11:45 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Could you not take it somewhere (or get someone else to take it) where it has WiFi access (Eg MacDonalds)? It only needs doing once.

08-24-2011, 11:46 AM	#3
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	I think pdf's should work without registration. Just connect the Kindle via USB, and drag and drop the file(s) into the "documents" folder. Collections are not available until you register. I would find a free wi-fi hotspot somewhere (in USA, McDonalds, Starbucks, Panera Bread, etc.) and register that way.

08-24-2011, 11:46 AM	#4
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,360 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	I would make a quick trip to Starbucks or Panera to use their free wifi to register. Or, you could return it and go for the 3G version.

08-24-2011, 11:47 AM	#5
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,546 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Registering won't give any features that will help with your huge collection of PDF's. Put them on and start reading. You can search for the registration hack in the developer forum, but honestly, the easiest way to get your device registered (depending on where you live, of course) is to go somewhere that has free wifi access. McDonald's come's to mind. One trip will enable the Collections feature.

08-24-2011, 11:55 AM	#7
Xploder Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 20 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: kindle wifi	Yeah, collections are what I need. I was injured during Desert Storm and am now on my third round of back surgery for the same thing so it's pretty tough getting around. I guess I'll try and get someone to drive me somewhere with access. Thanks anyway.

08-24-2011, 12:05 PM	#8
SkookumPete Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 13888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	I bought a WiFi router just for the sake of being able to use all the Kindle's features at home. Cheap (~$50) and easy to install.

08-24-2011, 12:06 PM	#9
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,546 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Seriously—I mean this with no snarkiness intended... Just find a kid (niece, nephew, neighbor) and send them to McDonalds with enough money for a Happy Meal (with adult supervision, of course). They'll be able to connect and sync and bring your Kindle back all registered without ever breaking a sweat.

08-24-2011, 01:54 PM	#12
Ginwen Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 777376 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent, WA Device: Kindle Touch/IPad	You can get a wireless router (Belkin N150) for $29.99 from amazon (or just about anywhere else), and then you'll have wireless as long as you have internet (or you can get an even cheaper one, I just mention that one because people rate it ok, it's cheap, and readily available). It will be easy for you to setup, just put in the disk follow the instructions, it'll probably take you 5 minutes, and then if there's anything you do need it for, you'll have it.

08-24-2011, 07:19 PM	#13
Xploder Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 20 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: kindle wifi	Well, I actually talked my daughter into driving me around until I found a usuable wifi connection. (Seriously McD's? Three different restaurants and I still can't connect?} So all is good. I appreciate all the responses though! Now wish me luck and hope this dang back surgery goes well.