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Amazon Kindle iOS update deletes entire library from device, company urges users not to update

Lewis Leong

Lewis Leong

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kindle iconIf you’re an iOS Kindle user, don’t update the app! Amazon has come out and urged users not to update version 3.6.1 as there is a glitch that deletes all of the books you’ve downloaded on your device.

The company has been made aware of this glitch and has urged users not to update to version 3.6.1. A new version, 3.6.2, showed up in the Apple App Store shortly afterward, which contained a fix for this bug. Those who look at the changelog for version 3.6.1 will notice a warning that reads, “Note: There is a known issue with this update. If you are an existing Kindle for iOS user, we recommend you do not install this update at this time.”

For those who have already installed the update, all of your books will be deleted but they’re not gone. The books can still be downloaded from Amazon’s cloud and your place will still be saved since Amazon syncs your progress. It’s just a hassle to have to re-download all of your books, especially if you have a large library.

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Version 3.6.2 presumably fixes this glitch and existing users should be fine installing this version.

Source: Mashable

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