2026-04-09 08:57 UTC
At least for the kindle platform, they've [stopped offering a USB option](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/psa-amazon-kills-download-transfer-via-usb-option-for-kindles-this-week/) a while ago, precisely to keep people from circumventing their planned obsolescence.
Replies (3)
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@HuudaHarkiten@piefed.social 2026-04-09 09:54
What a bunch of cunts jesus fucking christ
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@tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 2026-04-09 10:57
Did the firmware expire or something? How would it know to prevent USB transfers if it's the same OS as before? If you have to have it online when you're uploading or something I guess that would be the way. I've never owned a kindle so I'm not really sure. My old af nook still takes books through the micro USB slot fine.
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@itsjustachairmary@lemmy.world 2026-04-09 12:02
Absolute cunt behavior. Glad I have an old one then.