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5. The old grey Kindle just ain't what it used to be

Reply to Susan Calvin (Original post)

Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:29 PM

Jan 2018

I have an older Kindle that doesn't work. It needs updated software and I don't have wifi. I also don't want my computer to have wifi.

I can get it fixed if I call tech support (maybe) but I don't feel I should need to. There ought to be a file I can easily download.

I did download a program so I can read Kindle books on my computer, but I much prefer using the Kindle (or a book) for long stretches of reading.

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Kindle Fire/Amazon/eBay [View all] Susan Calvin Jan 2018 OP

Amazon does not want you using your subsidized kindle to purchase from other places. Egnever Jan 2018 #1

Oh, that's pretty obvious. Susan Calvin Jan 2018 #2

It's not new Egnever Jan 2018 #3

Of course. Susan Calvin Jan 2018 #4

You can go into settings and turn on developer mode Egnever Jan 2018 #6

As it turns out, I didn't have to. Susan Calvin Jan 2018 #7

The old grey Kindle just ain't what it used to be late Jan 2018 #5

Ah, you mean the *really* old kind....! Susan Calvin Jan 2018 #8