You used epub files with a Kindle, didn’t convert them or anything? I had no idea Kindles supported epubs, I know someone said they do jecause they emailed the files to their Kindle, but that was Amazon first converting them. I’m just finding Reddit threads saying epubs aren’t supported.
It’s been a while since I used it but from what I recall, yes
Edit:
I do use calibre so I guess that was what I was doing:
Yes, Kindle now supports EPUB, but with some limitations:
Direct EPUB Support: Amazon updated its Send-to-Kindle service to allow EPUB files, meaning you can send an EPUB file via email or the Send to Kindle app, and it will be converted into a Kindle-compatible format.
No Native EPUB Reading: Kindle devices do not natively read EPUB files. They are automatically converted to Amazon’s AZW3 or KFX format.
Workaround for Sideloading: If you want to transfer EPUB files manually, you can use Calibre to convert them to MOBI or AZW3 before transferring them via USB.
Let me know if you need help with any of these steps!
According to that site you can downgrade the firmware (some people really disliked the various UI changes and the firmware is getting quite prescriptive)
You can also run your own homebrew apps so I found someone who installed KOReader which they claim is better experience than default reader especially for pdfs and also link better to personal cloud storage.
There’s also ability to use locally stored Web Application Frameworks but I’m not 100% sure what the use case would be.
Installing Koreader which can do a million things, but also playing around with terminal access, python, bash scripting, neofetch, usb-network, SSH. For older kindles: the screensaver hack was my first reason to ever jailbreak one.
The main Reason I’ve done it is to install KOreader since it handles other formats, especially PDFs better than the stock Reader. Though you can also run your own homebrew apps as well like other people have pointed out. I personally don’t bother though since Ereaders are usually best for a single purpose, reading ebooks on an eink display, and mediocre at best for other applications. The eink display tends to be its Achilles heel when it comes to anything that isn’t reading ebooks, at least in my opinion.
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What are some cool things to do with a jailbroken Kindle?
Read your own EPUB on KOReader, for free.
I have been doing this already for years though? The Epub part. I just download all my books and put them on there.
Oh I wasn’t aware this was already possible on Kindle. On Kobo it’s very limited.
Well, KOReader offers lots of customisation, including custom fonts, custom refresh rate to increase battery life, integration with Wallabag, WebDAV.
I have a Kindle and a Kobo. I download books from sites on both of them.
You used epub files with a Kindle, didn’t convert them or anything? I had no idea Kindles supported epubs, I know someone said they do jecause they emailed the files to their Kindle, but that was Amazon first converting them. I’m just finding Reddit threads saying epubs aren’t supported.
It’s been a while since I used it but from what I recall, yes
Edit:
I do use calibre so I guess that was what I was doing:
Yes, Kindle now supports EPUB, but with some limitations:
Direct EPUB Support: Amazon updated its Send-to-Kindle service to allow EPUB files, meaning you can send an EPUB file via email or the Send to Kindle app, and it will be converted into a Kindle-compatible format.
No Native EPUB Reading: Kindle devices do not natively read EPUB files. They are automatically converted to Amazon’s AZW3 or KFX format.
Workaround for Sideloading: If you want to transfer EPUB files manually, you can use Calibre to convert them to MOBI or AZW3 before transferring them via USB.
Let me know if you need help with any of these steps!
Yes, I was thinking that I haven’t heard of Amazon giving in to using epub natively, without converting to mobi/azw/kfx
According to that site you can downgrade the firmware (some people really disliked the various UI changes and the firmware is getting quite prescriptive)
You can also run your own homebrew apps so I found someone who installed KOReader which they claim is better experience than default reader especially for pdfs and also link better to personal cloud storage.
There’s also ability to use locally stored Web Application Frameworks but I’m not 100% sure what the use case would be.
Installing Koreader which can do a million things, but also playing around with terminal access, python, bash scripting, neofetch, usb-network, SSH. For older kindles: the screensaver hack was my first reason to ever jailbreak one.
The main Reason I’ve done it is to install KOreader since it handles other formats, especially PDFs better than the stock Reader. Though you can also run your own homebrew apps as well like other people have pointed out. I personally don’t bother though since Ereaders are usually best for a single purpose, reading ebooks on an eink display, and mediocre at best for other applications. The eink display tends to be its Achilles heel when it comes to anything that isn’t reading ebooks, at least in my opinion.