Reeden for Kindle
Runs natively on jailbroken Kindle devices, with the same interface and features as the Android e-ink edition.
Requires a jailbroken Kindle · Models released in 2018 or later
What you need
A jailbroken Kindle
Reeden does not provide jailbreak methods, tools or support. Please research it yourself, at your own risk.
KPM or KUAL
With KPM, Reeden shows up as a book in your library. Without it, launch Reeden from the KUAL menu.
A supported model
Kindle models released in 2018 or later. 512MB models turn on Low-memory mode by default, which keeps large books and PDFs stable.
Supported models
Install
- 1
Download the .zip above and unzip it on your computer. You get three folders: reeden, extensions and documents.
- 2
Connect your Kindle with a USB cable. Newer models (2021 and later) appear as MTP devices; on a Mac, use OpenMTP or Android File Transfer.
- 3
Copy the three folders to the root of your Kindle and choose Merge when asked. Your existing books and plugins are kept.
- 4
Eject the Kindle. A book called “Reeden” appears in your library. Open it to start Reeden.
Using and updating
- Exit from the “Me” tab. You return to the Kindle home screen.
- When connected to Wi-Fi, Reeden offers new versions in the app. If a new version fails to start, it switches back to the previous one automatically.
- Your books, notes and settings are kept in the reeden/home folder and survive updates and reinstalls.
- Membership works the same as on other platforms.
The “安装说明.txt” file in the zip has full steps for usage, upgrading, uninstalling and troubleshooting. See also the documentation.
Please note
- Reeden is independent third-party software. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or authorized by Amazon. Kindle is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
- Jailbreaking a Kindle and installing third-party software may violate Amazon’s terms of use and may affect your warranty. You do so at your own risk.
- Kindle firmware updates may disable the jailbreak or stop Reeden from running. We cannot guarantee it works on every model and firmware.
- Reeden does not support DRM-protected books. Only import DRM-free files you have the right to read.