18 Secret Kindle Features (Tips and Tricks)

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Today, we'll be going through 18 Hidden Kindle tips you probably haven't heard of before!
0:00 - Video Starts
00:05 - Reading Information Shortcut
00:34 - Report Content Errors
1:00 - Page turn animations
1:35 - Swipe to turn pages
2:06 - Blank Screen
2:34 - Show Clock While Reading
2:58 - Book Navigation Shortcut
3:36 - Bookmarks
4:25 - Export PDF Notes
5:05 - Custom Themes
5:39 - Reset Reading Time
6:21 - Search Book Notes
6:54 - Quick Book Sorting
7:22 - Screenshots
7:48 - Lock Kindle Store
8:30 - Power Saver Feature
9:13 - Privacy Setting
9:48 - Page Refresh
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[@Maneetpaul]

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[@rodhernandez4134]

You can sideload your own fonts. There is a readme file in the font folder of the kindle device that will tell you how to go about it. This way you can have other fonts to choose from those already built in the kindle.

[@Maneetpaul]

That's a great tip! I'll have to experiment with it. Thanks, Rod!

[@feedingit]

Ooooo yessss! I am so happy to find this tip.

[@rodhernandez4134]

@@feedingit Just note that the extra fonts don't appear when you sideload MOBI files. It will usually appear with purchased books and AZW3 files.

[@byronviljoen4899]

@@rodhernandez4134 Thanks!

[@Burps___]

@@Maneetpaul Please when you figure it out, make a video showing us! 🎥 I’d love to read some of my older books in vintage typewriter font!

[@neorich59]

Another way of easier "navigation" is to choose the "list," rather than "grid" option for viewing and then to organize your library into categories, "fiction," "cooking," what have you. I have about 8 categories. Every time I download/send a book to my Kindle, I immediately transfer it to the appropriate category, so that I know where to find it! 😉📚

[@Maneetpaul]

Great tip! The list view is really underrated too! The new update coming out changes things a bit, so I'll be making a video about it soon!

[@neorich59]

@@Maneetpaul Thanks, I'll look forward to it! 😉

[@evelynwoolston7]

Call Collections with names beginning with a ,comma eg ,aareading which holds the books I am currently reading and aNextRead which holds the books I want to read next.

[@Burps___]

@@evelynwoolston7 That’s a great idea! Thank you! “AA now” category has become my current books! 📚

[@neorich59]

Thanks for these. Really helpful. I discovered the "mini-swipe" option for advancing pages etc a few weeks back. However, I've also discovered that you can simply "tap" on the Screen at almost any point just to the right of the left hand side of the Screen and the page will advance. I wish it were possible to "lock" the progress in the book options. Sure, you can "select" them, but I find that, the merest touch of the bottom of the screen keeps changing the option. I'd like to be able to "lock" just the % of the progress, which was set, by default, in my old 4th Gen Kindle! 😉📚

[@themanfromoregon6047]

I really love the tip about exporting your notes. I've already used that to send notes to myself for some of my college courses.

[@myrnabeyonce]

This is actually so helpful. So many kindle tips videos all talk about the same tricks, but I learned a bunch of new ones from you! I found your video to be very clear, organized, and straight to the point without any music distractions, gimmicks, or distasteful promoting. You have my follow!

[@FromConn]

Your Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation) videos are excellent. I recently bought a 2021 edition and your many videos have given this decades old reader a quick path to customizing my device for improved reading and saved me time troubleshooting "how-to" fixes. Thank you.

[@FavianShields]

So glad I found this video.

[@peter_shadow7559]

"Swipe to turn pages" Game changer for me. Thanks

[@rlhicks1]

That was super helpful!

[@scifidesign2]

some great tips, thank you.

[@mariboni516]

The tip for morning prayers is GENIUS!!! Thank you!

[@walkerhjk]

For the last 10 years I used a Paperwhite 1 and have very recently upgraded to a 2021 Paperwhite 5 (Kindle 11) your comments are very helpful to learn my way around

[@helenbghebremehari2023]

Was very helpful & I've learnt a few new things. Thank you!

[@aadeorukhkar]

Love so many useful tips! Thanks for putting these together!

[@dvdmon]

These are great, thank you!

[@KevinTarrant-lb1ek]

Well done! Many thanks.

[@zepherfire6790]

These are great tips. Thank you.

[@Neurocyborg]

Thank you for this video! Great explainations.

[@nancyalexander5198]

Thank you for sharing tips.

[@seanferguson5460]

Thanks, Maneet. (Hope I'm not being forward.) I'm reminded of a poll Microsoft made 20-30 years ago. It asked its Office users what features they would like added to MS Word. Turned out that the most desired features were already built in. Users just didn't know it.

[@makistudio1592]

Thx alot for sharing that, loving it. Cheers!

[@martinhowe923]

Much appreciated. Just bought my kindle paperwhite 11th edition and your tips are prooving very useful.

[@denisebriese6414]

Thank you for this❤

[@BookishChas]

This was so great Maneetpaul! I didn’t know about screenshots on Kindle, and r emailing notes and highlights to yourself. So awesome!

[@Maneetpaul]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shimi3065]

Thanks for sharing Maneetpaul! I would also suggest people activate the "Display Cover" option as the kindle screensaver. Your anecdote about about sending your prayers as a PDF was very relatable. As a Jew, I used to know people who have the prayer book as a PDF on their phone (NOT my jam scrolling in and out in the middle of the main meditation lol). Thankfully we now have full on apps for that stuff that deal with the formatting properly.

[@GodblessAmerica856]

Great videos!!

[@AllenReinecke]

Excellent video and tips! Much appreciated.

[@hannibalisatthegates]

Thank you for these well organized (clickable links) valuable tips.

[@SunshineFL]

Great information.

[@pareshlad5048]

Thanks for these tips man !! All tips are helpful. Good job 👍.

[@Maneetpaul]

No problem!!

[@Ali-gv1yw]

This is so great! Thanks a lot

[@Maneetpaul]

Glad it was helpful!

[@howardmceachern6614]

This was an excellent tutorial and well-presented. Thank you for the information.

[@kenkannon5630]

Nice discovery -- Thank you

[@vierajuh]

Very useful, thank you! Having my first kindle I am just finding its funkctions.

[@amysmith1044]

Great Video Maneetpaul :)

[@Maneetpaul]

Thank you, Amy!

[@awesomeplanet7487]

Appreciate your videos - I'm looking at purchasing the Paperwhite as a way to be more productive with my time as opposed to being on social media. I downloaded the Kindle app on my Samsung tablet a few days ago just to get into it and I discovered 8 books I'd downloaded 11 years ago, 2 of which I hadn't read - back when the internet was slow and social media was just taking off. It was truly refreshing to get back into reading and took me back to how life used to be :)

[@cursebird84]

wow! I seriously didn't know about most of these features! thanks bro 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Maneetpaul]

Woo! Mission accomplished 🙌🏽 Haha, thanks for watching, Saud!

[@kyrilson71]

I’ve been using a kindle since second generation and I learned a bunch of new stuff here! Amazing tips, Maneetpaul! Thank you!!

[@Maneetpaul]

So glad you learned something new, Robert! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelkenney2857]

I find your reports to be very helpful; thanks.

[@pezgurl09]

Love your videos and tips!!!

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks so much!

[@M0chaJ0J0]

Wow more tricks. Thank you.

[@Maneetpaul]

Welcome 😊

[@LearningandTechnology]

I'm really enjoying your videos - they are informative and very well-done. Thank you!

[@Maneetpaul]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏽

[@reanstwarrt5115]

Great video :)

[@Maneetpaul]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oakshillelagh4339]

A good review just ordered my second kindle basic thanks 👍

[@Mn-jn7ft]

Thank you

[@Maneetpaul]

Thank you for watching!

[@Medz1100]

I read the new paper white with one hand, alternating between my right and left and discovered that I can still turn the page with my thumb when holding in my left hand. You only need to tap the page about an inch from the left and it’ll turn the page no problem. It’ll only turn back the page if you press close the the left of the page. Give it a go.

[@kezla]

Had a kindle since the physical keyboard version and still learned a lot here! Thank you for these great tips :)

[@Maneetpaul]

So glad you learned something! Thanks very much for watching, Kezla!

[@nikobuerk346]

Have the keyboard one still even now. Bet you didnt know you could sideload MP3s and music or podcasts into those. This way you can read AND use it like an ipod at the same time. I use this one off and on from my modern paperwhite and its got about 8 hours of music and white noise style playlists and you can listen with headphones or the external speakers. :)

[@kezla]

@@nikobuerk346 I did not know this! Mine still works but there's huge lines on the screen, still kind of useable though, will be booting it up at the weekend, thanks for sharing 🤓

[@nikobuerk346]

@@kezla Yep! Unfortunately no ability to add fonts like later kindles. It can surf the internet very slowly like most kindles, but the 3rd gen Keyboard has a secret super power in the menu under the experimental tab and in it is playing mp3s (or podcasts if you can get them into that format.). There is no limit to the size or length of the files but be mindful that there isn't a way to play a specific song or something or make playlists. It's basically a really big ipod shuffle mini where you can play, pause, or skip (no shuffle though). Just storage and playback. Pressing ALT and the Space Bar at the same time (i think this is the key combo) starts the music. It has external speakers built in so it can play out loud or you can plug in some headphones which I find to be the best thing to do. Very unique as i've never heard of another kindle version having this after or before the Keyboard model, and I love using it. File should show up when you plug it into your computer.

[@mrcraigface]

Sceptical about whether this video would be useful for me as I’m a heavy kindle user since 2011 (probably why I don’t hunt through the settings anymore) but mind blown with the library page shortcut, store lock, privacy setting and power saver mode. I’m a PW 11th gen and Oasis 10th gen user. Always enjoy your videos thanks :)

[@Maneetpaul]

Wooot! Mission accomplished! So glad you learned something new :) Thanks for watching!

[@krys1933]

Awesome tips

[@Maneetpaul]

Glad you like them!

[@wintrymix]

Thanks for the first tip! My location indicator sometimes changes and I never knew why. Then I'd go into settings to change it back. Now I know why AND don't have to stress about digging into settings to restore it.

[@lunarbutterfly7]

Me, having owned Kindles since the keyboard “lets see if I learn anything” -> Learns something new during the first tip and grabs her Oasis as she follows along 😂

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Thanks for this video. I learned a couple of things (report typos). I'm going to look through your channel and find other useful Kindle tips. Take care

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks for watching! So glad you learned something!

[@seethebutter]

Thanks

[@rubraus]

Good information

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@michael-istanbuli]

Excellent review! So glad I found your channel!! (I saw the description ‘MBHD of books’ and immediately smashed the subscribe button!)❤❤

[@michael-istanbuli]

Thank you for the idea about how to navigate through a Prayer Book pdf!

[@TheStarcka]

Excelente Video como siempre, eso si corrección, el Kindle Oasis también tiene la opción de informar error de contenido, no solamente él signature cómo dices en el video. Saludos desde Chile

[@DrHarbirSingh]

I never thought 💭 about sending my prayers to the kindles, that’s going to be life changing for me as I’m up for hours trying to put my daughter to sleep but can’t turn the light on or have audio playing, the kindle is the only thing I can use which doesn’t disturb her

[@Maneetpaul]

You might find this video useful! How to use a Kindle (for Sikhs) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4Sxhqmdmpdsr7s

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

Mine just updated today. Sends a lot did because I learned from a lot of friends on Facebook. I did a couple things that I could handle, if you have a video soon on it, that would great.

[@thexshattered]

Not sure if half these are really “secret” features because they’re quite easy to discover, and a number of them are actually in promotional material. But it’s a nice, handy list anyways for novice users.

[@Wallaby1961]

Recently upgraded to new Paperwhite & found your channel for advice on settings etc…. extremely good content & help, keep up the good work 😎👍🏻 p.s subscribed

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks so much, Phil!

[@LanceSom]

So many great tips! Thanks! I especially love the capability to email note highlights and the disabled power saver feature to have the kindle turn on immediately from the wireless cradle. You have the best videos!

[@Maneetpaul]

Thank you so much!

[@cunningba]

An alternative I’ve found to eliminate ghosting is simply to turn the Kindle upside down (e.g., tip the top of the page toward the floor) to trigger the reorientation page refresh: ghosts gone. The tip it back to read again.

[@Burps___]

Barry, does this work on a Kindle Paperwhite Gen 11? Unlike other PW Kindles, this one doesn’t have automatic page reorientation.

[@cunningba]

@@Burps___ Don’t know. I have an Oasis.

[@navjotsingh2457]

Great

[@Burps___]

Maneetpaul, I share the praise of your tips! Thank you. Can you consider a dedicated video on how to listen to Audiobooks on the Kindle (is there a sleep timer?), and how to use voice-enabled feature on Kindle? Is there a difference between those two? Thank you so much. 🎧

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks for the video idea! I'll look into it!!

[@rodhernandez4134]

I use Voiceview almost every day. This is their version of text-to-speech, which I personally think works a lot better than on android and my computer. The difference between VoiceView and audiobooks is that audiobooks are a live recording of an actor, sometimes with special effect and music. Voiceview is the kindle device actually reading to you. It will have a few mispronunciations (live, lower, etc) but far fewer than android and windows. Also, it does not stop between sentences like android does. It has some voice intonation, but not what you would expect from a human being. But enough to keep it from being monotone. In kindle Voiceview only works in English. Audiobooks, being recordings can be what ever language they are recorded. You also have to deal with market region restrictions. Depending of which website your account is registered will determine what content you have available. Lastly, voiceview is part of the system, so you don't have to pay extra for it. You just need to turn on the bluetooth function and then you should have it available, for English only. Might have to change the language on your device to English if you don't see it.

[@charleskline2743]

Great tips and very helpful information. I have been a kindle user since the introduction of the Voyage, and I did not know about some of the features you mentioned. And, for those who are familiar with these items, a nice review is always worthwhile. Thanks!

[@Maneetpaul]

You are so welcome!

[@dominiquebrown9416]

Love your content! I didn't see how to turn on the swipe to turn pages how to. Please share :)

[@Maneetpaul]

Nothing to turn on for that one, it will just work :)

[@yeppy013]

Regarding the page/chapter progress on these Kindles seem bit confusing to me. I prefer the Kobo architecture!

[@D00rdarshan]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. Veer Jee where can I find the PDF of the Gutka Sahib you use to do your paat?

[@Maneetpaul]

Vaheguru Jee Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Jee Kee Fateh! Email me and I’ll send it to you - [e-mail]

[@suzannedavis168]

Hello, Thanks for your video. I can see all the features you talked about, but now I cannot open the books in my library. I have turned it off and restarted device. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[@chrisconnors7418]

I didn’t know about the resetting reading speed. Are there any more settings that use the # rather than going through menus? On my kindle basic I could change the location of taps to go backwards or forwards. I think default is a thin section on the left for back, and a large section on the right forward. I changed it to give more room on the left for going back. If I still had that one I’d look at it again to see if I recall it correctly.

[@Maneetpaul]

I don't think that's a setting anymore, it would be useful though! Hm, not sure if there are more secret commands like the reading reset one. I'll investigate :)

[@cjfetters]

the kindle basic 11 edition doesn't seem to have the page turn animations

[@tng_abu3201]

Wow didn’t know the first one at all

[@Maneetpaul]

Neither did I until recently. So helpful!

[@greygander]

Love the newest kindle paperwhite, but the most recent update killed turning off sleep function, so you can no longer search "~ds" to turn off the ten minute timer. I like to have the option of setting up the kindle and periodically reading a line or two while passing by.

[@Maneetpaul]

I just recently heard about this feature, and it makes me sad that it's no longer there :(

[@greygander]

@@Maneetpaul maybe if there were more people talking about this matter, something might get done. Mostly it gets mentioned in handicapped comments but I do believe longer sleep timers would be beneficial to users at large.

[@rodhernandez4134]

@@greygander Send feedback on this. As you said, if enough people ask for it I would hope they would bring it back.

[@greygander]

@@rodhernandez4134 I did and then searched for Bezos' email and informed whatever watcher mechanisms there.

[@rodhernandez4134]

@@greygander I did too. Again.

[@aaronsiles]

I love to read and listen audiobooks at the same time. Is it possible in my Kindle Signature? I try to use both features at the same time, but one pauses the other.

[@alyhgonz807]

Hello, do you know how change the clock? Thanks

[@throningdale2702]

Show us your Kindle/E-reader collection!

[@Maneetpaul]

A good idea for a future video !

[@ehtishamsabir3007]

Is there any way to enable "Read-along" books on Kindle Oasis?

[@JimzAuto]

6:54 ‘quick book sorting’ doesn’t seem to be available on my Oasis 10th gen. Running 5.14.3. Tried both the ‘home’ and ‘library’ views, insured the filters were cleared.

[@ramimalik4106]

Does kindle model 2022 has an audiobook? If it hasn't how can I get it or which model have it? When can you recommend your early best books for 2023? Thank you More power

[@denisegilbert7735]

Is the page number on the bottom right corner of home screen only on the paperwhite? My oasis doesnt seem to have it?

[@sharmilachakraverty6439]

Hi, can i read books in any language on Kindle? 6th gen paper white.

[@mmcnew1]

I recently acquired the Kindle PaperWhite 2021. When I go to the menu “Page Turn Animation - Use a page turn animation while reading” it is greyed out and in italics says “Not Available”. Any reason why?

[@50poundsbulletpool]

Where did the show/display cover on Lock Screen setting go?

[@simrjeetkaursandhu1600]

Can u pls tel me is emulsion features available in India and on which kindle ?

[@pedrodomingues6122]

Qual código coloco para ver a temperatura do Kindle 10 geração?

[@maraliliamaximiano6175]

Hi, thank you for your tips! I love your videos. I`ve been using kindle for a long time but I learned a lot from this video. I HAVE A QUESTION 😁 why am I not able to email me everything that I have highlighted, just a percentage? is it only me?

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks so much for watching! Not too sure about that one, the email functionality for exporting notes should include everything! Sometimes if you have too many highlights, it will shorten your highlights due to hitting a limit. That happens with Readwise, too.

[@SunshineFL]

When holding my KINDLE OASIS I just use the page tab buttons on the right side. Bonus for the OASIS.

[@marammajed1252]

Hi !! Is there a way to change your Goodreads account on a kindle ? Thanks for the video super informative ❤️

[@Maneetpaul]

Hi! I've never tried before, but you should be able to go into the settings and change it form there!

[@marammajed1252]

Ok thank you

[@sindbadsailor7868]

Really nice tips… i found my kindle paperwhite 2021 can’t send the note to my email, there’s no option to export the note at the bottom of display.. i don’t know why…

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

Love the beard. I’m jealous

[@takethatnextstep]

Please make a video of the new kindle software update. My Oasis loaded with it this morning and I am sort of not a happy camper! I absolutely intensely dislike the new scrolling bars and the HUGE book icons!!

[@Maneetpaul]

Video coming soon!!

[@takethatnextstep]

@@Maneetpaul Thank you!

[@drew2c659]

Any news on the ability to use browser besides just the experimental one I see when connecting to public wifi?

[@rodhernandez4134]

The browser is still the same one as always.

[@sarfrazahmad2706]

How can I get your book 2022

[@NerdishlyActive]

I’m in the market for a new kindle. I can afford an Oasis but am torn between that one and the new paperwhite. Which one would you recommend if price isn’t an issue?

[@Maneetpaul]

The new Paperwhite. It's more future-proof, and actually performs better than the Oasis. I used to love the Oasis (still do), but if you're buying a Kindle today in 2022, get the Paperwhite. If you have money to spare, get the Signature Edition! Hopefully we'll see a new Oasis come out this year, who knows.

[@NerdishlyActive]

@@Maneetpaul Thank you for the response! Going with the Paperwhite then. Appreciate it 👍🏼

[@jayshreedave9156]

Hello Maneetpaul, Thank you so much for the very informative video. Our son died in January and he has an Amazon Kindle that I won't mind having. What is your opinion on the best way to change it to my account? I would really appreciate some guidance. I do have one problem though, I am in the UK and my Amazon account is connected to my India phone number (which I cannot access) so I cannot receive the security code they want to send me. :(

[@enzomasci5218]

I have a Kindle Oasis and there's no exporting notes function and screenshot taking

[@karina3246]

Unfortunatelly Kinde 11 (2022) does not have turn page animation option :( Or it has but I don't see it

[@jorugby1988]

Export Pdf notes unfortunately didn't work for me. Maybe it's because my kindle is too old or because I didn't buy the book on amazon.

[@Maneetpaul]

That's correct, the book has to be purchased from Amazon

[@Sukhman_preet_singh]

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