To move your Kindle books, connect the new Kindle to Wi-Fi and register it to the same Amazon account used on your old device. Books tied to that account can then appear in the new Kindle’s Library or be delivered manually. Once online, Sync can also carry your reading position, notes, and highlights to the new device.
Before you set up the new Kindle
Have the new Kindle, the Amazon account credentials for the account that owns your books, and your Wi-Fi network name and password ready. Setup screens differ by model and generation; Amazon provides separate instructions for the 2026 Kindle release, 11th Generation Kindle, and Kindle Paperwhite.
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Set up and register the new Kindle
- Turn on the Kindle and select a language. Depending on the model, you may also be asked to choose a location.
- Choose Set up on this Kindle or Set up with your phone, if that option appears.
- Connect to Wi-Fi using the network name and password.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to register the Kindle to the Amazon account used for the old Kindle’s purchases. Amazon’s manual book-delivery instructions also require signing in to the account that purchased the book.
Set up with the Kindle app
Phone-based Simple Setup is available only when Amazon Device Simple Setup is enabled. Amazon’s setup instructions specify Bluetooth; Android phones also need Location Services enabled. The instructions for the 2026 Kindle release say to update the Kindle app before beginning. Requirements can vary by model, so follow the setup page for your device.
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After registration, leave the Kindle connected to Wi-Fi while it syncs, then open the Library and select All rather than a filtered view. Purchased books associated with the registered account can be downloaded from there. Amazon notes that an internet connection is needed to purchase, download, or sync books, as described in its library troubleshooting guide.
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Manually deliver a missing book
- On a phone or computer, open Amazon’s Manage Your Content and Devices.
- Open Content, choose Books, and select the title.
- Choose Deliver or Remove from Device, select the new Kindle registered to the purchasing account, and apply the change. See Amazon’s instructions for sending books manually.
- Return to the Kindle and run Sync so it can receive the book.
Books purchased through a different Amazon account are not covered by this same-account delivery process; the cited instructions do not establish an account-to-account transfer method.
Sync reading progress, notes, and highlights
Amazon says Kindle Sync saves reading position, notes, and highlights to its servers and makes them available on Kindle devices and apps linked to the account. Sync is on by default, but the Kindle needs an internet connection. Amazon also warns that some notes, highlights, or bookmarks created while Sync was off may be lost when Sync is turned back on. See Update Your Sync Settings for Kindle.
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- Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light—now 25% brighter at max setting—and dark mode.
- Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience.
- Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge.
- Take your library with you - 16 GB storage holds thousands of books.
Move personal documents and other local files
For personal documents, Amazon identifies Send to Kindle as a way to send documents to the Kindle library on Kindle devices and apps at no additional cost. Amazon’s setup pages also describe USB file transfer for specified models, but they do not establish a universal old-to-new migration procedure for locally stored files. Do not assume that connecting two Kindles by cable will copy every download, document, or annotation.
If something is missing or will not work
- The Kindle will not register: Check that you are using the right Amazon account credentials and follow the registration help linked from the setup page for your model.
- Wi-Fi will not connect: Check the network name and password, confirm Wi-Fi is on, and make sure Airplane mode is off. Use the model’s Amazon setup help if the connection still fails.
- A purchased book is missing: Run Sync, check that the Library is showing All rather than a filtered view, and manually deliver the book from Manage Your Content and Devices. Confirm the digital order completed; restart the Kindle if it still does not appear.
- Reading progress or notes did not sync: Connect the Kindle to the internet and confirm Sync is enabled. Amazon’s warning about activity created while Sync was off applies.
What to do with the old Kindle
You do not need to deregister the old Kindle just to register another device. If you are selling or giving the old Kindle away, Amazon recommends a factory reset to remove its content and user settings. Follow Amazon’s Kindle deregistration instructions for the device.
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- Kindle Paperwhite – 7“ Paperwhite display with high contrast ratio and fast page turns.
- Ready for travel – The ultra-thin design has a larger glare-free screen so pages stay sharp no matter where you are.
- Escape into your books – Your Kindle doesn’t have social media, notifications, or other distracting apps.
- Battery life for your longest novel – A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 12 weeks.
- Read in any light – Adjust the display from white to amber to read in bright sunlight or in the dark.
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