How to Transfer Books from Your Old Kindle to a New Kindle Device
Learn how to easily transfer your purchased and sideloaded books from your old Kindle to a new device with simple steps and tips.
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To transfer books from your old Kindle, first deregister your Kindle through your Amazon account under Manage Your Content and Devices. Next, register your new Kindle device with the same Amazon account. Your purchased books should automatically appear in your library on the new device. For sideloaded content, connect the old Kindle to a computer, copy the books to your computer, then connect the new Kindle and copy the books to it. Remember, only content not protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) can be transferred this way.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I deregister my old Kindle to transfer books? You can deregister your old Kindle by signing into your Amazon account, going to Manage Your Content and Devices, selecting your old device, and choosing to deregister it.
- Will all my purchased Kindle books automatically appear on my new Kindle? Yes, once you register your new Kindle with the same Amazon account, your purchased books will automatically sync and appear in your library.
- Can I transfer sideloaded books from my old Kindle to my new Kindle? Yes, for sideloaded books not protected by DRM, you can connect your old Kindle to a computer, copy the files, and then transfer them to your new Kindle device.
- What is DRM and how does it affect book transfers on Kindle? DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, which restricts copying and transferring of protected content. Only non-DRM books can be manually transferred between devices.