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Amazon Bans E-Book Downloads, Users Urged to Act Fast

2/19/2025

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Beginning February 26, 2025, Amazon will restrict users in the USA and Germany from downloading purchased e-books to their computers, forcing them to transfer books directly to Kindle devices via Wi-Fi. This shift limits backup options and complicates the use of third-party software, urging users to secure their e-books before the deadline.

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Story summary

Beginning February 26, 2025, Amazon will restrict users in the USA and Germany from downloading purchased e-books to their computers, forcing them to transfer books directly to Kindle devices via Wi-Fi. This shift limits backup options and complicates the use of third-party software, urging users to secure their e-books before the deadline.