Michael Kozlowski writes that a long-standing workaround for extending Libby/OverDrive loans on Kindle by enabling Airplane Mode no longer works after a recent software update, with expired library books now closing when the device reconnects to Amazon. The exploit is broken on Kindle Paperwhite 11th and 12th generations, Colorsoft Signature Edition and devices on firmware 5.19.5, while older firmware 5.19.2 and below may still allow it, though results vary.
- Reddit thread r/kindle shows dozens of hardcore users confirming the loss of the exploit
- Executives at Amazon and OverDrive reportedly tried for years to stop the airplane mode loan extension
- No official comment has been made and Libby or Amazon library lending pages have not been updated
- Reddit thread r/kindle shows dozens of hardcore users confirming the loss of the exploit
- Executives at Amazon and OverDrive reportedly tried for years to stop the airplane mode loan extension
- No official comment has been made and Libby or Amazon library lending pages have not been updated
