Starting February 26, 2025, Amazon will no longer allow Kindle users to download ebooks to their computers and transfer them via USB. This change, while unnoticed by many due to the convenience of Wi-Fi, presents challenges for users without steady network access. It also raises issues around digital ownership, as Amazon has previously removed titles from users' libraries. With this feature gone, converting Kindle books to different formats will be more difficult, limiting users’ options for managing their ebook collections.
Starting February 26th, 2025, Amazon will limit Kindle downloads to Wi-Fi only, removing the option to download books via USB for manual transfer.
This removal is significant for users without reliable Wi-Fi access, as it affects their ability to back up and manage Kindle purchases offline.
The change highlights concerns over digital ownership, given Amazon's history of remotely deleting content and altering titles, raising worries about losing access.
Without the USB feature, converting Amazon books to other formats like EPUB becomes more challenging, restricting the versatility of purchased digital content.
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