Uninstall Kindle App From Mac

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Why downgrade kindle for pc/mac to older version? As amazon has released its new Kindle for PC/MAC version 1.25, its DRM scheme is much tougher than ever before. Kindle books downloaded via Kindle for PC/MAC 1.25 (or higher version) will be encrypted with the new kindle kfx DRM, namely Kindle KFX 2. Currently there is not any software around the world can remove DRM from Kindle books downloaded via Kindle for PC/MAC 1.25 or even higher version. As every software is not perfect, we believe that we can find the direct way to crack kindle new kfx DRM sooner or later. For readers who are reading this article, we have provided the temporary solution to bypass the kindle kfx 2 which is downgrading kindle for PC/Mac to older version. In this way, you can get the older kindle kfx books and find many tools on the market to decrypt these kindle books and convert them to any format as you like.

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Method 1. Manually Downgrade Kindle for PC/Mac
Method 2. Automatically Downgrade Kindle for PC/Mac

Notice: If you are on Mac Catalina 10.15, downgrading kindle to 1.23 or older will not work any more, but you still can remove Kindle DRM on Mac Catalina if you have any kindle e-ink device.

Delete Apps is the app for thoroughly uninstalling applications and their associated files on your Mac. It is completely free with no hidden charges. Key features: Easily find and remove applications; Delete both the app and all its related library files (container files, caches, logs, preferences and so on). How to uninstall apps on the Kindle Fire. Uninstalling apps is simply a matter of selecting them and selecting Remove from Device. Open your Kindle Fire and select an app. Press and hold the icon for the app until a popup appears. Select Remove from Device to uninstall. Confirm your selection by selecting OK.

Method 1. Manually Downgrade Kindle for PC/MAC

  • Latest version kindle for Mac has this problem, you should install old version, Download Kindle for PC 1.17 Download Kindle for PC 1.24 Download Kindle for Mac 1.17. Deregister in Kindle for Mac, delete all content, remove app Kindle for Mac. Download old version 1.17 KindleForMac-44173.dmg; uncheck automatic update in options in.
  • To delete all content by uninstalling the app: Note: If your Apple device has software versions 3.0 or 3.1, we recommend that you do not uninstall the Kindle app, as it will no longer be available to download. From the Home screen of your device, tap and hold the Kindle icon until the icons start to shake.

Since the new kindle kfx DRM has been employed to kindle books from Kindle desktop version 1.25, we only need to downgrade Kindle App to version 1.24 or earlier. The latest kindle version before 1.25 for Kindle for PC is 1.24 while kindle for Mac is 1.23. In this part, I will walk you through how to downgrade Kindle for PC/Mac to older version manually.

Manually downgrade kindle for PC from 1.25 to 1.24.

1Run Kindle for PC. Go to the top menu bar, select “Tools”-->> “Options”.

2The option window will pop up. Select “Registration” at the left side and click on “Deregister”.

3In the popped up window, tick “ I understand….be removed from this device” and then click on “Deregister”.

How To Uninstall Kindle App From Mac

4Uninstall Kindle for PC 1.25 and download Kindle for PC version 1.24.

5Install Kindle for PC 1.24 and then uncheck the Kindle automatically update option by clicking on 'Tools'-->>'Options'-->>'General'-->> uncheck “Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me.'

If the 'Software Update Available' notification pops up, please click on 'Skip this version' button. Then redownload the kindle books again via old kindle for PC/Mac.

The steps for downgrading Kindle for Mac is almost the same as downgrading Kindle for PC, but the older version for Kindle for Mac is 1.23. Referring detailed steps, please check how to downgrade Kindle for Mac to version 1.23.

Method 2. Automatically Downgrade Kindle for PC/Mac

If the above steps are a little bit complex for you, Epubor Ultimate can help you downgrade your Kindle for PC/Mac to older version automatically. What’s more, it can remove Kindle KFX DRM as well. Below are detailed steps.

1Download and install Epubor Ultimate. How to open windows apps on mac.

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2Run Epubor Ultimate. Click the menu button at the top left corner to display the book library of this software.

3Click on “Kindle” tab, if you are using the Kindle for PC/MAC version higher than 1.24, there will be a notification to remind you to downgrade your Kindle version, see below picture. Mac run app before login.

Click the notification to open the window of downgrading the Kindle for PC and click on “Start” button to start the automatic downgrading process.

Once finished, the old version of kindle for PC(version1.24) will be installed successfully and restart automatically on your computer.

Also, click on “Yes” to accept the Kindle Terms of Use in the popped up window. The Kindle for PC version 1.24 has been successfully installed.

Mac

Just a few clicks, you can downgrade your Kindle for PC to older version. If you are using Mac, the steps are the same as on Windows, but the Kindle for Mac will be downgraded to version 1.23.

Note: If your MacOS has been updated to the MacOS10.15 Catalina, kindle for Mac 1.23 will no long work on your computer any more because it is the 32 bits application while the new MacOS 10.15 only supports 64 bits applications. But if you have a kindle e-ink device, here is the complete guide on How to Remove Kindle DRM on MacOS 10.15 Catalina.

Bonus tips--Remove kindle drm and convert kindle to any format

When the old version of Kindle desktop version has installed successfully, you can just register it and re-download your Kindle books.

Run Epubor Ultimate, then drag the Kindle books from the left bar to the right main interface, and all Kindle books will be decrypted successfully.

For converting kindle books, please choose the output format from central bottom button and click on “Convert to XX”.

Once finished, “succeeded” will appear at the end of each book title. Just click on the “Succeeded” or click on the “Output folder” at the bottom right to locate the converted files.

Since you have liberated your Kindle books, just enjoy it at any devices as you like.

Conclusion

These are two methods I want to share with you today for downgrading Kindle for PC/Mac. Compared with manually downgrading, automatic downgrading is much easier, especially for people who are not so good at computer operation. No matter which way you are using to downgrade Kindle application, the final goal you want to achieve is to remove Kindle DRM. Taking this into consideration, downgrading Kindle for PC/Mac automatically is your perfect choice because Epubor Ultimate cannot only help you downgrade Kindle application, but also remove Kindle DRM smoothly and easily. Why not give it a chance to help you now?

Iris Yan joined Epubor since 2017. She always wants to share everything related to ebook reading and improve your reading journey.

Use Launchpad to delete an app

Launchpad offers a convenient way to delete apps that were downloaded from the App Store.

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  1. To open Launchpad, click it in the Dock or open it from your Applications folder. You can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad.
  2. If you don't see the app in Launchpad, type its name in the search field at the top of the screen. Or swipe right or left with two fingers on your trackpad to show the next or previous page.
  3. Press and hold the Option (⌥) key, or click and hold any app until the apps jiggle.
  4. Click next to the app that you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm. The app is deleted immediately. Apps that don't show either didn't come from the App Store or are required by your Mac. To delete an app that didn't come from the App Store, use the Finder instead.


Deleting an app doesn't cancel any subscription you may have purchased with that app. Learn how to cancel subscriptions for apps that were downloaded from the App Store.

Use the Finder to delete an app

  1. Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
  2. Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
  3. If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
  4. To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.

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To use an app again after deleting it, either reinstall it or restore it from a backup.

  • To reinstall apps that were installed as part of macOS, reinstall macOS. This applies to apps such as Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
  • You can also redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that were installed from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.

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Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Learn what to do if the Dock contains an icon with a question mark.