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        "content": "how%20do%20I%20get%20the%20new%20kindle%20reader%20for%20windows%2011%20and%20still%20able%20to%20read%20my%20books%20using%20jaws"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a clear guide on **how to get the new Kindle app on Windows 11** and ensure you can still read your books with **JAWS screen reader**. I\u2019ll cover what\u2019s changed, how to install or update, and what works with JAWS.\n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s changed & what to know\n\n- As of **June 30, 2026**, Amazon has ended support for the **Legacy Kindle app** (Kindle for PC), so you need the *new Kindle for Desktop / Windows 11* app to keep reading Kindle books. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/G74WVD3PVFJ8N3KL?utm_source=openai))  \n- The new app is designed to work on **Windows 11**. Amazon\u2019s official help page confirms this and provides instructions on installing/updating the Kindle App for Desktop. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/GZSM7D8A85WKPYYD?theme=light&utm_source=openai))  \n- Kindle for Windows supports **JAWS**, along with other screen readers like Narrator and NVDA. It has built-in accessibility for library navigation, reading character-by-character or word-by-word, changing font/text settings, search, and more. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/G74WVD3PVFJ8N3KL?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### How to install the new Kindle app on Windows 11\n\n1. **Download the new app from Amazon**\n   - Go to [Kindle\u2019s official page for desktop apps](https://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc) or use Amazon\u2019s \u201cInstall or Update the Kindle App for Desktop\u201d help page. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/GZSM7D8A85WKPYYD?theme=light&utm_source=openai))  \n   - The installer will detect Windows 11. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install.\n\n2. **Check if you\u2019re on Windows 11 S Mode**\n   - If you are using S Mode, Windows restricts installation of apps outside the Microsoft Store. ([digitalcitizen.life](https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-to-download-kindle-on-pc/?utm_source=openai))  \n   - You may need to **switch out of S Mode** to install the Kindle app. This is typically a one-way change. ([digitalcitizen.life](https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-to-download-kindle-on-pc/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n3. **Sign into Amazon inside the app**\n   - After installing, open the app and sign in with your Amazon account. It should sync all Kindle-purchased books and books you\u2019ve added to your library.  \n\n4. **Keep the app updated**\n   - Amazon will issue updates for the new app to maintain accessibility features. Be sure to allow these updates through Windows update or the app\u2019s settings.  \n\n---\n\n### Using JAWS with the new Kindle app\n\n- The new Kindle for Windows **supports JAWS** as an official screen reader. It includes navigation by menus, chapters, and within books. You can read character-by-character, word-by-word, or continuously. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/G74WVD3PVFJ8N3KL?utm_source=openai))  \n- Most reflowable books are accessible\u2014for books with fixed layouts (like comics or \u201cprint replica\u201d books), some visual content may not be accessible. ([kdp.amazon.com](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GSKNDYRASGAUS98L?utm_source=openai))  \n- You\u2019ll need to use the Kindle app itself (not just the cloud reader) to get access to all your library content, notes/highlights, imported files like PDFs or personal documents. Cloud reader may not support everything with JAWS. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1ukqmg6/kindle_on_windows_11_pc/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What to check & what might be problematic\n\n- Make sure the books you want to read are in a *supported format* (reflowable Kindle format) for full accessibility. Fixed-layout books may have limited screen reader support. ([kdp.amazon.com](https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GSKNDYRASGAUS98L?utm_source=openai))  \n- Confirm your PC meets all requirements (processor, storage, etc.). Sometimes on ARM-based Windows machines, there can be compatibility issues. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/comments/1ukqmg6/kindle_on_windows_11_pc/?utm_source=openai))  \n- If your current setup used the Legacy Kindle app with the accessibility plugin, some navigation features might be different or still under development in the new app. Testing it with JAWS after installation is important to make sure it meets your needs.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your PC model (Intel vs. ARM, whether you\u2019re on Windows 11 S Mode), I can give you more specific help getting setup and confirming that everything works with JAWS for you."
    }
]