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    How do I find a book that I just purchased that is not showing in my library?
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    Just search for it again on the bookstore, then click on it, and there should be a button that says open. Click on that and you should have your book. After you read a few pages, the book should appear in the recent section.
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    If I perform a sync while connected to the internet, will those bookmarks still be visible when I disconnect from the internet?
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    Yes. They should still be visible after doing the sync to your device.
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    Can I transfer game data from one kindle to another?
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    No, you cannot. They are not designed to complete this type of transaction.
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    How do I sync a Kindle Fire 7 tablet to a Kindle Fire 8?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    To sync a Kindle Fire 7 tablet to a Kindle Fire 8 tablet, follow these steps: Make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. On both tablets, open the Settings app. On the Fire 7 tablet, tap "My Account" and then tap "Register" to ensure that the tablet is registered to your Amazon account. Repeat this step on the Fire 8 tablet if necessary. On both tablets, tap "Device Options" and then tap "Sync Device." Wait for the sync process to complete. This may take a few minutes if you have a large number of books or other content on your devices. Once the sync is complete, your Kindle Fire 7 and Kindle Fire 8 tablets should be synchronized.
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    How do I sync 2 Kindles that have separate accounts on Amazon? Syncing eMail accounts is easy. Pairing does nothing. Knowing the Device Name on each device does nothing to connect them.
    Ayla DeWeese
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    It is not possible to sync them, however, there are a few ways you can share: Family Library: If they belong to members of the same Amazon Household, you can set up a Family Library. To set up a Family Library, navigate to "Your Account," and then click on "Manage Your Household." From there, you can invite another Amazon account. Share content via email: If you have purchased e-books or other content on one Kindle that you want to share with the other Kindle, you can send the content via email. To do this, go to your Amazon account on the web, navigate to "Manage Your Content and Devices," select the content you want to share, and then click on "Actions" followed by "Send to Device."
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    I have a Kindle Fire 10 Tablet HD 9th generation. Are there any compatibility problems after linking with JBL headphones?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    In general, there shouldn't be any compatibility problems between your Kindle Fire 10 Tablet HD 9th generation and JBL headphones. Most JBL headphones use Bluetooth to connect to devices, and your Kindle Fire 10 Tablet HD 9th generation also supports Bluetooth connectivity.
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    How to transfer contents of older Fire to my new Fire?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    On your old Fire, go to Settings > Device Options > Personalize Your Kindle > Send-to-Kindle Email. On your new Fire tablet, go to Settings > Device Options > Personalize Your Kindle > Send-to-Kindle Email. Make sure that the email is added to approved emails. On your old Fire tablet, go to Settings > Device Options > Personalize Your Kindle > Backup & Restore. Select "Backup My Data" > "Backup Now." Once backup is complete, go to your email on your old Fire and send an email to your Send-to-Kindle email address. In the subject line, type "convert" (without the quotes). Attach any e-books/documents. Open your email on your new Fire and find the email you just sent.
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    Can I transfer my photos from one fire to another
    Ayla DeWeese
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    Yes, you can transfer photos from one Fire tablet to another. Here are two methods: Amazon Photos: Install the app on both tablets and sync your photos to the cloud. They will automatically start syncing to your new device. USB Transfer: Connect your old Fire to your computer, copy the photos to the computer, and then copy them to your new Fire using a USB cable. Note that Amazon Photos may be faster and more convenient for a large number of photos.
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    Can I transfer music or copy music from Kindle reader to kindle fire?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    To transfer music files from a Kindle e-reader to a Kindle Fire tablet, connect the e-reader to a computer, copy the music files to the computer, and then transfer them to the Music folder on the Kindle Fire tablet using a USB cable. Note that music files with DRM protection cannot be transferred to other devices, but Amazon Music Unlimited allows music to be downloaded and played on multiple devices.
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    How do I sync book on PC with Kindle Fire
    Ayla DeWeese
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    To sync a book on your PC with your Kindle Fire tablet, you need to make sure both devices are registered to the same Amazon account and connected to the internet. Here are the steps: Open the Kindle app on your PC and sign in with your Amazon account. Download the book you want to read to your PC. Open the Kindle app on your Kindle Fire tablet and sign in with the same Amazon account. Make sure your Kindle Fire tablet is connected to the internet. The book you downloaded on your PC should appear in your Kindle library on your Kindle Fire tablet. If the book doesn't appear, try syncing your Kindle Fire tablet by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the "Sync" button.
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    Can I transfer just my Silk browser bookmarks from an old fire to a new fire using this method somehow?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    To transfer Silk browser bookmarks from an old Fire tablet to a new one, export the bookmarks on the old tablet, save the file to a computer or cloud storage, then import the bookmarks file on the new tablet using the Silk browser's Import Bookmarks option. Both devices must be registered to the same Amazon account. Note that any new bookmarks added after the export won't be transferred.
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    How to sync old fire to new fire10?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    To sync an old Fire tablet to a new Fire 10, both need to be registered to the same Amazon account and connected to the internet. On both devices, go to Settings > My Account and sign in with the same Amazon account. Content associated with the account will be available on both devices. To manually sync, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap "Sync" on each device.
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