Previous Kindle for Android versions

SampleAndy · 02-02-2017, 07:14 PM

It seems like every time there is an "upgrade" available for the Kindle app, it makes it slower and slower. Not for page to page operation, but to start up or to awaken from sleep mode.

By going back to the version that was on my tablet when I got it, I was able to make it a little bit better, but it doesn't have different fonts or any of the other features that I've become used to.

On this device, I'm running 4.2.0.54 on Android 4.2.2.

I know there are previous versions of all the Kindle devices available. Are there earlier versions of the Kindle app available somewhere?

Thanks for your help.

jhowell · 02-02-2017, 09:34 PM

I don't have an answer for your question, but I have a question back for you.

Does your old version of Kindle for Android still connect to Amazon and can you use it to download books from your Amazon account?

You may have heard that Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac were recently updated to use the new KFX book format. Older versions of these programs still work for now, but Amazon has a history of eventually blocking older versions from being able to download books.

I am wondering if the same is true of old Kindle for Android versions.

mojo4321 · 02-03-2017, 12:21 AM

Sorry, posted in the wrong thread.

SampleAndy · 03-07-2017, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhowell

I don't have an answer for your question, but I have a question back for you.

Does your old version of Kindle for Android still connect to Amazon and can you use it to download books from your Amazon account?

You may have heard that Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac were recently updated to use the new KFX book format. Older versions of these programs still work for now, but Amazon has a history of eventually blocking older versions from being able to download books.

I am wondering if the same is true of old Kindle for Android versions.

Sorry for the delay, but... Even sorrier that I don't have an answer at this time. I usually sideload everything so I've not had the opportunity to check. I'll give it a try and get back to you.

jhowell · 03-09-2017, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SampleAndy

I'll give it a try and get back to you.

Thanks.

SampleAndy · 03-18-2017, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhowell

Thanks.

(sigh)

I started to answer you earlier, but was shutdown by time. ANYway, I was able to download an item from my library and purchase a new one from the store, so I'm guessing that the Android Kindles have no restrictions on them.

Of course, as always, your mileage may vary.

Good luck!

jhowell · 03-18-2017, 05:16 PM

Thanks for the info. Might come in handy some day.

SampleAndy · 08-31-2017, 07:09 PM

Just in case someone else has this situation, I've had some success from this site:
https://kindle.en.uptodown.com/android/old

I'm currently running 4.5.0.123 and while it isn't perfect, it's a lot better than the current version.

Of course, YMMV.

02-02-2017, 07:14 PM	#1
SampleAndy Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 644344 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Device: KPW, KFire HD, KFire, KTD 3g, KT, K4B, K4S, K3g, K3g SO, K2, K1	Previous Kindle for Android versions It seems like every time there is an "upgrade" available for the Kindle app, it makes it slower and slower. Not for page to page operation, but to start up or to awaken from sleep mode. By going back to the version that was on my tablet when I got it, I was able to make it a little bit better, but it doesn't have different fonts or any of the other features that I've become used to. On this device, I'm running 4.2.0.54 on Android 4.2.2. I know there are previous versions of all the Kindle devices available. Are there earlier versions of the Kindle app available somewhere? Thanks for your help.

02-03-2017, 12:21 AM	#3
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jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,495 Karma: 84420419 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Device: Kindles	I don't have an answer for your question, but I have a question back for you. Does your old version of Kindle for Android still connect to Amazon and can you use it to download books from your Amazon account? You may have heard that Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac were recently updated to use the new KFX book format. Older versions of these programs still work for now, but Amazon has a history of eventually blocking older versions from being able to download books. I am wondering if the same is true of old Kindle for Android versions.

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jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,495 Karma: 84420419 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Device: Kindles	Thanks for the info. Might come in handy some day.

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SampleAndy Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 644344 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Device: KPW, KFire HD, KFire, KTD 3g, KT, K4B, K4S, K3g, K3g SO, K2, K1	Just in case someone else has this situation, I've had some success from this site: https://kindle.en.uptodown.com/android/old I'm currently running 4.5.0.123 and while it isn't perfect, it's a lot better than the current version. Of course, YMMV.