19-05-2026, 03:57 PM
I downloaded every ebook as it was bought.
Download via browser ended a year ago, so I cut back and mostly bought from other stores and only bought Amazon if the ebook could download in azw3 format to an older Kindle. Today is the last day of that.
If Amazon thinks you make too many returns they will close your account, Then you lose access to all content on Amazon servers.
The newer Kindles only use KFX direct from Amazon, with no ability to remove DRM (currently), The files can't be usefully backed up as they will not work on a different Kindle. If the Kindle is broken, lost or stolen, you have to register a new Kindle (or Kindle App) to access the Amazon Library.
So do NOT buy a new Kindle. Use the free App on Android or iOS on a tablet or a phone.
Amazon can end your access to the "Library" at any time. So best to avoid buying any Amazon ebooks as it's really a lease.
Don't buy from any store using LCP or that only works with their own app.
Download via browser ended a year ago, so I cut back and mostly bought from other stores and only bought Amazon if the ebook could download in azw3 format to an older Kindle. Today is the last day of that.
If Amazon thinks you make too many returns they will close your account, Then you lose access to all content on Amazon servers.
The newer Kindles only use KFX direct from Amazon, with no ability to remove DRM (currently), The files can't be usefully backed up as they will not work on a different Kindle. If the Kindle is broken, lost or stolen, you have to register a new Kindle (or Kindle App) to access the Amazon Library.
So do NOT buy a new Kindle. Use the free App on Android or iOS on a tablet or a phone.
Amazon can end your access to the "Library" at any time. So best to avoid buying any Amazon ebooks as it's really a lease.
Don't buy from any store using LCP or that only works with their own app.
