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  • Question
    Why is my deleted book still showing on my Kindle?
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    Deleting the book from Amazon's page doesn't delete it from your Kindle. Instead, on the Kindle itself, go to the Home page where you get the list of books on your Kindle. Using the little square box to the right of the A-Z keys, move down the list until you're on the book you wish to delete. Then use the right hand surrounding bit of the square (which should have a tiny right hand arrow on it), and press that little arrow. You will get a picture of the book and a list of options. At the bottom, click on 'Remove from device,' and it will delete it.
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    Should I delete books from my device after I have read them?
    Community Answer
    If you don't think you will read them again, then yes, you should. This is a good way to keep plenty of space open on your Kindle for new books.
  • Question
    What are the steps to take to delete my internet searches off the Kindle Fire?
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    From the Home screen, open the “Silk” web browser app. Select the “Menu” Android menu button icon located at the upper-left corner. Choose “Settings." Select “Privacy." Select “Clear Browsing Data." Check the options you wish to delete.
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    How do I delete items from one of my two kindles, but leave them on the second device?
    Community Answer
    Instead of selecting "delete from all devices," select "delete from this device."
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    I don't have a Remove from Device button under Manage Your Content, what do I do?
    Community Answer
    On the Kindle, go to the Home page where you get the list of books. Using the little square box to the right of the A-Z keys, move down the list until you're on the book you wish to delete. Then use the right-hand surrounding bit of the square (which should have a tiny right hand arrow on it), press that little arrow and you will get a pic of the book and a list of options. At the bottom, click on 'Remove from Device' to delete it.
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    How do I remove multiple books from a device?
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    It depends on which Kindle you're using. On the first generation Kindle, push on the five arrow key to the right and it will bring you to a menu where you can click Delete Now. On the other Kindles, you just touch and hold on the picture on the screen and a little menu will pop up and you click Delete.
  • Question
    How do I delete archived books from my Kindle?
    Community Answer
    Follow the instructions listed in the article above.
  • Question
    How do I delete my books from a Kindle?
    Community Answer
    Follow the instructions listed in the article above.
  • Question
    How do I find my Kindle library?
    Amy Wang
    Community Answer
    It should appear as soon as you unlock the Kindle. You will see rows and columns of book covers.
  • Question
    How do I delete books from a new Kindle while keeping them on my old Kindle?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Deregister the new Kindle in the settings under your account. This removes it from your Amazon account but keeps your books in the cloud. On the new Kindle, long-press each book and select "Remove Download" to delete them from the device. Your old Kindle will still have access to all your books.
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    How do I delete icons from my Kindle for books that have already been deleted?
    Snakey006550
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    To remove icons of deleted books from your Kindle, sync your Kindle to update your library. Long-press the icon and select "Remove from Device" if available. Restart your Kindle to refresh it. If the icons still appear, contact Amazon Support for help.
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    How can I remove non-Amazon books from my Kindle Fire?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Open the Docs or Files app and find the folder where the books are stored, such as Downloads or Books. Press and hold the file you want to delete and select "Delete." If you can't find the files, connect your Kindle Fire to a computer, access its storage, and look in the Documents folder to delete them directly. Restart your Kindle Fire to update the library.
  • Question
    How do I find out what a book is about when it's downloaded on my Kindle?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Go to your library and select the book. Tap and hold the book's cover to open a menu, and look for an option like "About This Book" or "Book Description." If this option isn’t available, check the book’s description on the Amazon website by searching for the title.
  • Question
    How do I delete a magazine subscription from my Kindle?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    To delete a magazine subscription from your Kindle, go to "Manage Your Content and Devices" on your Amazon account, navigate to the "Subscriptions" tab, find the magazine subscription you want to cancel, select "Cancel subscription," and confirm your cancellation. The subscription will stop, and you can remove downloaded issues by long-pressing them on your Kindle and selecting "Remove from Device."
  • Question
    How can I permanently delete a Kindle file?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Go to "Manage Your Content and Devices" on your Amazon account, find the book or document, select it, and click "Delete." Confirm to remove it permanently, and sync your Kindle to reflect the changes across all devices.
  • Question
    How do I remove a book cover image from my Kindle Fire (2022) after deleting the book?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Open your home screen, locate the book cover, press and hold it until a menu appears, and select "Remove from Device" or "Delete." If it still appears, make sure your Kindle is synced via "Settings" and "Sync My Kindle." Restarting your device might help if the issue persists.
  • Question
    How can I recognize which books I have read on my Kindle?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Enable reading progress to show completion percentages. Create a "Read" collection to which you move finished books. Some devices display a checkmark or "Read" label for completed books. Sync your Kindle to update reading data.
  • Question
    Can I delete multiple books from my Kindle at once?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Yes, you can delete multiple books at once on your Kindle by creating a collection, selecting the books, and choosing "Remove from Device." Alternatively, use the Amazon "Manage Your Content and Devices" page to delete them in bulk and sync your Kindle.
  • Question
    How can I delete a book from my Kindle but still have it marked as read?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    To delete a book from your Kindle while keeping it marked as read, press and hold the book title in your library and select "Remove Download" to delete the local copy. Then, open the Kindle app or your library to mark the book as read. Sync your library to ensure the read status is saved across devices. The book will remain in your library with a read indicator but won’t take up storage on your Kindle.
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    How can I delete all read books from my Kindle?
    Snakey006550
    Top Answerer
    Create a collection named "Read" and move your finished books there. Open the "Read" collection, select the books, and choose "Remove from Device" to free up space but keep them in your Amazon account.
  • Question
    Why are all my books from Content and Devices showing on my Kindle, even though none are downloaded and some I've already read? There is no option to ‘remove from Kindle’ since they are not there.
    CallaLily123
    Community Answer
    If you filter your library to show only downloaded books, it will display only those you currently have downloaded. This is helpful to see what you have available to read now.
  • Question
    How do I disconnect both Kindles so that the content only goes on one?
    Community Answer
    To disconnect you must either deregister your Kindles or change the Amazon account.
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