PSA: Amazon kills “download & transfer via USB” option for Kindles this week

Ars Technica
By Andrew CunninghamFeb 24, 2025, 12:38 pm71 pts
Later this week, Amazon is closing a small loophole that allowed purchasers of Kindle books to download those files to a computer and transfer them via USB. Originally intended to extend e-book access to owners of very old Kindles without Wi-Fi connectivity, the feature has also made it easier for people to…

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