
Here are my thoughts on which models would be the most desirable in case someone still wants to go ahead with that. I commented previously on some of the possible issues that might arise in purchasing a Kindle for the purpose of obtaining files suitable for DRM removal. If you decide to buy a Kindle to take advantage of download & transfer, make sure you get an e-Ink one! Not a Kindle Fire.However, if you see a self-published/indie author's books offered on Kindle Unlimited, there's a good chance that they're using the KDP Select program, which offers higher royalties and listing on Kindle Unlimited in exchange for exclusivity.
Overdrive allows borrowing books if your local library's offerings are short, many libraries offer non-resident cards. Check if the books are available on other websites that offer DRM-free or more easily-removed ADE (Adobe Digital Editions) DRM:. Here are some options if you absolutely must read that book published on January 4: New Workaround! As of February 17th, 2023, older versions of Kindle for Android will download the earlier, breakable formats. (Note that authors get paid per page read, which cannot be tracked if a KU book is read offline.) However, books borrowed from Kindle Unlimited are not eligible for Download & Transfer. The DRM can be removed from these files using the DeDRM plugin. If you have an e-Ink Kindle, "Download and Transfer" is still available for purchased books, regardless of when they were published. Books borrowed from Kindle Unlimited can still be downloaded on K4PC <1.26 if it was published before January 3. Except for books only available as KFX, books published before January 3 are still currently able to be downloaded in a format that can be DeDRM'd. While the newest version (1.39) of Kindle for PC will download them, it will be in a version of KFX that DeDRM cannot break. Books published after Janucannot be downloaded using earlier versions (1.26 and prior) of Kindle for PC. This affects the removal of DRM from these so they can be backed up and sideloaded onto other devices. Please don't PM me with questions! Ask questions in this thread.Īmazon has made some changes to how books can be downloaded.
March 6, 2023- Added request for people not to PM the original poster (me). JanuAdded additional sites to 'Don't Have a Kindle?'įebruAdded information about azw6 used in image-heavy books.įebruAdded information on Kindle for Android workaround JanuRewrote the 'Don't Have a Kindle?' section to add several websites
JanuRewrote the post to be more clear & add information on Download & Transfer