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Old 05-01-2012, 08:21 PM   #1
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Since there is no parental controls on the DX I'd like to know if there is any way to disable the web browser permanently and just use it for reading. I assume I could still transfer content via USB. I'd appreciate any info or suggestions. Thanks.
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Old 11-22-2013, 02:49 AM   #2
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I'm very interested in this as well, though for different reasons.
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Old 11-22-2013, 09:47 AM   #3
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I found this related thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=177163

It seems there's a way:
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I think I solved my problem. I called Amazon Kindle tech support and had them turn the radio off. I can still buy and transfer content via USB but I have no wireless access to the Kindle Store or to web browsing. Thanks to those who responded with their suggestions.
Not very convenient, but at least it can be done.
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Old 11-22-2013, 04:27 PM   #4
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If the internet is through wifi, then block the MAC address of the Kindle in the router.

If it's through 3G, you'd need to contact Amazon.
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Old 11-22-2013, 04:46 PM   #5
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If the internet is through wifi, then block the MAC address of the Kindle in the router.

If it's through 3G, you'd need to contact Amazon.
And on other wifi networks... (they're not difficult to find.)
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Old 11-22-2013, 04:50 PM   #6
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The DX only has 3G.
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