Have you bought a Kindle book only to find that it is not downloading to your device? If this has happended to you, then you might need to change your Kindle default device (the device to which Amazon automatically sends ebooks after you buy them). You can change Kindle default device in a few simple steps from your Amazon account.
How to change your Kindle default device
To update or change which device Amazon delivers your Kindle books to, simply log into your Amazon account and follow these easy steps:
- Navigate to the Manage My Devices tab.
- Click on the icon with 3 dots located on the left side of the device you’d like to change to your default device.
- Select the option that reads, “Set as default device.”
- Hit “Save” when the confirmation box pops up on your screen.
How to send a Kindle book to another device
If you have already purchased a Kindle book and it was delivered to the wrong Kindle or app, you can easily log in to your library and send the book to any device you own. Just log in to your Amazon account and complete the following steps:
- Go to the Manage My Content tab.
- Click on the book you want to send to another one of your devices.
- Select the icon with 3 dots, which is located on the left side of the book.
- Hit the option that reads, “Deliver to others.” A new window should appear.
- In the new window, select your desired device from the dropdown menu.
- Click “Deliver” and enjoy your book on your preferred reading platform!
When should you change your Kindle default device?
You may want to change your Kindle default device if:
-Kindle books are not downloading to your device.
-You got a new Kindle.
-You’re planning to sell or give away your device.
-You lost or broke your default device.
-You prefer using one specific device over another.
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