#Kindle update send to kindle not working how to#
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#Kindle update send to kindle not working how to#

How to update your Kindle (Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Paperwhite, etc.).How to update your Fire HD and Fire HDX.Some earlier mobi files might not work 100%. I seem to recall several years ago there was mobi and mobi with Amazon support. If it works on the above mobi file but not other mobi files you have then it has to be due to the size of the mobi file or the header of the mobi file. I'm pretty sure the above will fix it for you. If you're using an email program it could be your ISP is stripping the attachment from being sent, so use the web browser just in case. Mine from sending in Gmail (web browser) to receiving on the device happened in <1 minute. Open up Gmail and compose a new email, send it to your Kindle email address you verified in (1) that's on your Amazon page, no subject or contents is necessary just attach the downloaded.

#Kindle update send to kindle not working download#

Click Search then download the 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'. Go to and in top left search box type 'sherlock holmes' without quotes. They need to be approved, the reason being anyone could send lots of spam to this address and junk being sent to your Kindle. Ensure that all your personal email addresses are listed here. On that same page above (Devices), click SETTINGS tab and scroll down to the last section called APPROL DOCUMENT E-MAIL LIST. Verify you added your Gmail or other email address as a valid sender, this might be where you're going wrong. Maybe you are sending it to the wrong address? Login to your Amazon account, click YOUR ACCOUNT, scroll down to DIGITAL CONTENT and click MANAGE YOUR CONTENT AND DEVICES then click DEVICES column and verify you have the correct email address for your Kindle.

Try the file I mention below, it worked for me. Okay I've just tried sending a mobi file to my Kindle and it worked fine. So on my Approved Personal Document E-mail List, I have 4 e-mail accounts listed: I am able to receive things on my kindle from the last 2 but not my personal email. mobi files to my other kindle (Kindle 8th gen) and it doesn't work on that one either.įunny thing is I use the klip me and reddit2kindle extensions on Google Chrome and when I send stuff via them, it works! For some reason, third party applications seem to work, but not my personal email address. I've tried using Calibre as well, and that doesn't work. I've triple-checked and the e-mail accounts are all there on /myk I've tried sending from and but it still won't show up on my Kindle Paperwhite. mobi files to my Kindle Paperwhite by sending to account. I know this is a long shot, but thought maybe /r/kindle may have some tips! Just to preface - I've contacted Amazon and after speaking to a couple people without receiving a solution, they told me that they'd call me back in a few days.

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