Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. – which means that I can get a commission if you decide to buy through my links, at no cost to you.
First of all, congratulations! you have bought a new kindle! and everyone is excited (as am I) to start reading it! but you may be wondering how to transfer books to your new kindle device.
You are reading: Transfer books to kindle paperwhite
The easiest way to transfer books to your new kindle is through your amazon account. Make sure to register the device to the same Amazon account as your old device. then open the “content library” in a browser, select your books, click “deliver” and choose your new kindle device.
This article will help you understand how to transfer books to your new kindle in more detail with step-by-step instructions. Plus, if this is your first time owning a Kindle and you’ve been reading Kindle books on other devices, you’ll also know how to transfer your books to your new Kindle!
then, let’s get started!
can you transfer kindle books?
Going by the topic of the article, you probably already guessed that you can transfer kindle books from one device to another.
but there are multiple ways to access kindle books, and your books may be distributed on multiple devices. therefore it is essential to know the correct method to transfer your kindle books.
For this reason, I wrote a detailed guide on how to transfer kindle books. this article basically provides a breakdown of various scenarios and the best method for that scenario. so be sure to check it out as it will come in handy even in the future.
one thing to remember is when you buy a new kindle, be sure to register the kindle to your account. registering your device has several benefits. Plus, it’s easier to transfer books or buy books from a registered device.
If you purchased the kindle from amazon, you are signed in by default to the account used to purchase the kindle device.
then if someone else bought or gave you the kindle using your account, you might want to make sure to switch accounts on your kindle device and register it to the correct account.
this step will save you a lot of headaches in the future, as amazon does not allow you to transfer books from one kindle account to another. however, if you find yourself in a position where you have purchased multiple books on two or more kindle accounts, please refer to my guide on how to transfer books from one kindle account to another.
how to transfer kindle books to a new kindle?
Now, let’s see how to transfer books to your new kindle device! There are several ways to transfer books to your new kindle.
let’s look at each method one by one –
method 1: use an amazon account associated with your kindle device
The first method is perhaps the easiest of all the methods listed below. All you need to do is make sure you’ve registered your Kindle to the correct Amazon account. also, make sure you connect the kindle to the internet for this method to work.
here is a step by step description of what you need to do –
step 1: register kindle in your amazon account
Check if your kindle is already registered to your account. open the “settings” menu to check. To do that, click on the “3 vertical dots” (next to the cart icon) at the top right of your screen. then from the dropdown menu, tap on the “settings” option.
Under the “your account” field, a registered Kindle will display the account name. If your device is not registered, follow the steps mentioned in my other article to register your kindle.
See Also: Ten Books Every Artist Should Have and Know Well | Artists Books | A List
Step 2: Enable whisper sync on your kindle
first, open the configuration option.
Next, click on “device options” from the various options available in the settings menu. then tap “advanced options” and check if “whispersync for books” is enabled.
step 3: open the “content library” in amazon
The next step is to log in to your Amazon account using a web browser on your computer. then open the “content library” in your amazon account. then you will see the list of all the books you have purchased with your amazon account.
If you can’t see the list of all books, first make sure you have selected the “content” tab at the top. Also, make sure you’re signed in to the same Amazon account you use to read books.
Now, select all the books by clicking the “select all” button. alternatively, select the books individually. once you have selected the books you want to transfer to your new kindle, click the “deliver to device” option.
step 4: send books to your new kindle
In the last step of the process, choose your kindle device from the list of all visible devices. make sure you choose the new kindle device here (I accidentally unregistered my old kindle, so you only see one option).
then click “make changes” and the books will be sent to your new kindle in a few minutes.
method 2: transfer books to a new kindle using a usb cable
The only downside to the above method is that your kindle must have the ability to connect to the internet. but, if that’s not the case, this method will work fine for you.
The next method you can use to transfer books to your new kindle is to use a computer and a usb cable.
I have written a detailed article on this topic. so, in this section, I will share with you the steps to follow. but, in case you don’t understand the steps, or if you need visual aids to better understand the process, please check out my other article on how to transfer books to kindle using a computer.
this is what you need to do to transfer books to your new kindle via usb cable:
- download kindle books to your computer using the “download and transfer via usb” option
- connect your kindle to the computer using a compatible usb cable
- if you are Using Kindle Fire, you may be prompted to enter your device password on your Kindle. do that.
- if you’re connecting a kindle fire to a mac, you’ll need to install the android file transfer utility app.
- open the “kindle drive” on your computer. you can access the kindle drive in the same folder as any other usb device (usually in the “my computer” section).
- on the “kindle drive”, open the “documents” folder and transfer all the books to this folder.
- for kindle fire, first open the “internal storage”. then locate the “books” folder and transfer all the books to this folder.
once you transfer all the books to your device, right click the “kindle drive” on your computer and click “eject”. this will ensure that you eject your kindle safely and prevent any damage to the storage drive.
Method 3: Use Send to Kindle Email Address
another method you can use to send books to your new kindle device is to use the “send to kindle” email address.
“send to kindle” email is a great feature that basically allows you to transfer books to your kindle using an email address.
Again, I’ve written a detailed article on how to find your kindle shipping email address. In the article, I also talk about how to send books to kindle using kindle send email. for full details of the process with images, be sure to check out my other article.
but here are some steps you need to follow briefly:
- register your email address as part of the list of approved email accounts
- locate your device’s “send to kindle” email address and write it down
- compose a new email and add your kindle email address in the recipient field
- add up to 25 books at a time to a single email as an attachment
- send the books
sometimes sending to kindle may not work and there are multiple reasons for this. Check out my other article if your kindle send email isn’t working.
See Also: The best sci-fi and fantasy books of 2019 – Polygon
This method can also be used to ship books purchased outside of Amazon. the only downside to this method is that you can only ship 25 books at a time. so if you have a large library of books, it may take some time to transfer all your books to your new device.
how to transfer books from old kindle to new kindle?
The easiest method to transfer books from your old kindle to a new kindle device is to sync both devices with the same amazon account. You can also transfer books from your old kindle to a new kindle using a usb cable and a computer.
Transferring books from your old kindle to a new kindle device is the same as transferring books from one kindle device to another (which I’ve covered extensively in another article).
In addition to syncing both devices with the same amazon account, you can also transfer books from your old kindle to your computer first using a usb cable. then connect your new kindle device and transfer the books to your new device (using the method above).
once you connect your kindle to computer, your books will be visible in the “documents” folder of your “kindle drive” for kindle paperwhite and kindle oasis. for kindle fire, you will need to open the “internal storage” folder and then the “books” folder to access the books.
you can use the same folder to transfer the books to your new device.
The good thing about this process is that you will not only be able to transfer all your kindle books, but also the books that you have purchased outside of amazon!
can you transfer kindle books from your old broken kindle?
Your kindle books on your broken device can be accessed by syncing your new kindle with your amazon account. Any books present on your old kindle that were purchased outside of amazon will be lost. it can be transferred to your new device via usb if you have a backup of your books.
It also depends on which part of your old kindle is broken. if it’s just the screen, while the kindle is running, then you should be able to extract all the files to a computer and transfer them to the new kindle as per the steps highlighted in the article.
Also, even if your device is completely damaged and won’t even turn on, you can still contact a data recovery center. Data from almost any storage device can be recovered as long as the storage disk itself is not damaged or corrupted.
however, the cost may be more than the value of the books on your device. so keep that in mind!
how to transfer books from your phone to a new kindle?
If this is your first time owning a kindle, chances are most of your books reside on a computer or on your phone.
if you want to transfer kindle books present on your phone to a kindle, just make sure you sign in to the same kindle account you have on the phone and sync your kindle device. To transfer non-kindle books, connect your phone to a computer and transfer the books to kindle via usb.
The only thing you will need to know is the exact location of the books on your phone. if you just downloaded the books, you should find them in the “downloads” folder on your device.
Alternatively, if you’ve transferred the books to your device using a particular app, look for the app’s folder name.
You can also use the search function within the file explorer to locate books with a particular extension.
Once you’ve located the books on your mobile device, here’s what to do:
- connect your phone to a computer via usb (or bluetooth, but you prefer usb)
- transfer the books to your computer. use file explorer for android and itunes for iphone to locate and transfer books.
- connect your new kindle to your computer. open the “kindle drive” and then the “documents” folder.
- transfer all the books to your kindle’s “documents” folder.
- right-click on the “kindle drive” folder and safely “eject” the drive.
with that, you should be able to transfer all the books from your phone to your new kindle.
You can also transfer books present on your phone to your kindle directly using the “send to kindle” email address. follow the process described in the previous section of the article to do the same.
credit to Perfecto Capucine de Pexels for the featured image in this article.
See Also: 17 Ways To Find Good Books To Read – Cushing-Malloy