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Amazon Kindle Lite

Best eBook deals, millions of titles, and free eBooks on the smallest eBook app

5.0

2 Votes

  • Category Comics & Book Readers
  • Program license Free
  • Version 1.17
  • Size 2 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Teen
  • Package name com.amazon.klite
  • Program by Amazon Mobile LLC
    AMZN Mobile LLC410 Terry Ave NSeattle, WA 98109

Amazon Kindle Lite is a streamlined variation of the Amazon Kindle app. This efficient application allows you to enjoy your e-books while only occupying less than 2MB of space on your smartphone. The app is engineered to perform seamlessly even on slow and unstable network connections, making it an ideal choice for those with limited connectivity.

Features and Performance

Upon initial inspection, Amazon Kindle Lite may appear nearly identical to the original Amazon Kindle app. However, the Lite version introduces a host of unique features that enhance the reading experience. One of its standout features is its capacity to let you commence reading any book instantly, without necessitating a fully downloaded file. The e-book continues to download in the background while you delve into your reading, making for a seamless and uninterrupted experience.

In addition, the app provides a settings panel, from where you can effortlessly monitor your data usage and the space occupied by your e-books on your smartphone. This feature makes it easy to manage your device's storage and ensure that you never run out of space unexpectedly.

Interface and Usability

Amazon Kindle Lite maintains the classic Kindle app's user-friendly interface, allowing users to easily navigate the vast online Amazon e-book store. The app offers access to thousands of free e-books, catering to every reader's preferences and interests.

All your books are neatly downloaded and stored both in your user account and on your smartphone memory, providing easy accessibility and organization. Furthermore, the app allows you to purchase any book of your choice, taking advantage of the numerous sales that frequently reduce Kindle's e-book prices.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Amazon Kindle Lite is an excellent lightweight alternative to the original app, making it a must-have for any avid reader. This app not only serves as a convenient portable e-reader, but it also provides you with direct access to one of the world's most extensive digital libraries.

Pros

  • Lightweight and minimal storage requirements
  • Smooth performance on slow and unstable network connections
  • Immediate reading without full e-book download
  • Data and storage usage monitoring
  • Access to vast selection of e-books and regular sales

Cons

  • Some features from the full app may be missing
  • May not be ideal for users with large screens due to streamlined design

You can now browse over five million titles on the Kindle Store without an account. Start reading samples instantly without logging-in and find your next great read.

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • amazon.permission.COLLECT_METRICS
  • android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
  • com.amazon.appmanager.preload.permission.READ_PRELOAD_DEVICE_INFO_PROVIDER
  • com.amazon.dcp.config.permission.DYN_CONFIG_VALUES_UPDATED
  • com.amazon.dcp.metrics.permission.METRICS_PERMISSION
  • com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.AmazonAccountPropertyService.property.changed
  • com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.CUSTOMER_ATTRIBUTE_SERVICE
  • com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.MANAGE_COR_PFM
  • com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.USE_DEVICE_CREDENTIALS
  • com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.account.changed
  • com.amazon.device.logmanager.permission.USE_LOG_MANAGER_SERVICE
  • com.amazon.identity.auth.device.perm.AUTH_SDK
  • com.amazon.identity.permission.CALL_AMAZON_DEVICE_INFORMATION_PROVIDER
  • com.amazon.identity.permission.CAN_CALL_MAP_INFORMATION_PROVIDER
  • com.amazon.identity.permission.GENERIC_IPC
  • com.amazon.klite.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE