Amazon Killing Off USB Kindle Book Downloads

Starting February 26th, 2025, Amazon will remove the ability to download purchased ebooks to a computer and then transfer them to a Kindle via USB. While most users rely on Wi-Fi, this feature was crucial for backing up books or converting them to formats compatible with other e-readers. This move raises concerns, given Amazon's history of removing or altering ebooks, making this the only user-controlled backup method. While alternative file transfer methods will remain, the direct computer download option will vanish.
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