Kindle fire not recognizing downloaded files

As we have stated clearly at previous content, the file system on SD was not the one that your device like Fire TV needed. Limited device access, your usb drive is using a file system that is incompatible with fire tv apps.

To use this drive for apps, it must be formatted. Do you want Fire TV to format this usb drive? All conent on this usb drive will be erased during formatting. When you see the above format request on Fire TV with incompatible usb drive, you may get it formatted on fire tv when you see the warning message.

I removed the block popups but still can't download and transfer via usb. When I click on that function--it just keeps spinning and looping. I have chrome. Good to know that I'm not the only one having this exact same problem. I was doing fine using Chrome, then all of the sudden is stopped working. The problem also occurs with Safari.

It has nothing to do with pop-up boxes because I can still get the box for adding to collections. Same here - same problem, both with Chrome and Microsoft Edge. I've used download and transfer via USB for years, but suddenly, all I get is popups and an infinite wait while the circle spins. Just a moment ago I tried it again, so I could describe the problem accurately, and the download worked! Did Amazon just fix something?!

I'm going to quick download everything I can, in case it quits working again! Every single attempt causes this pop-up to show up 'You do not have any compatible devices registered for this content. Buy a Kindle or get the free Kindle reading app.

Any solution for this? Why am I being forced to read my books only through their stinky android app? You need register at least one kindle eink device with your amazon account to download kindle books via "Download and transfer via usb".

Part 1. Download Epubor Ultimate for Free. Spot on help with the download and transfer via USB problem. I called Amazon about this and was told that "most books' DRM doesn't allow you to download to USB", which is a crock, so their own employees aren't informed.

I would have thought instead of simply blocking the download, it would be preferable to throw up one of those "are you sure you want to download insecure content" messages. You're a lifesaver. There's no need to allow insecure downloads. Thank you for your comments and suggestions.

The method you provided is proved to be working, and we have updated this post. To hard reset your Kindle, you can follow the steps below:. Step 2. Hold the Power button on your Kindle for about 40 seconds and the Kindle will restart automatically. Step 3. When your device restarts, release the Power button. Step 1. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager from the context menu. Expand the Portable device category in the Device Manager window, and then right-click the Kindle driver and select Update Driver.

Select the second option Browse my computer for driver software. Step 4. Tip Got Facebook? Thread Tools. Find More Posts by richd Moved to the Kindle Fire forum.

Find More Posts by ixtab. Find More Posts by Jessica Lares. To do that, simply p ress and hold the power button for 40 seconds or until your device restarts.

Give this a try if your tablet is acting up, not responsive, or running slowly. Some Fire tablet owners have run into issues with sudden and unexplained battery drain. There are a number of discussions on these topics within the Amazon forum.