This clever Kindle hack brings Quick Share file sharing to Amazon's e-readers

Published Aug 24, 2026, 8:26 PM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech retail and also the IT space, providing hardware and software support, which gives him a unique perspective on the tech that he covers. This allows him to effectively break down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that even casual readers can enjoy. Before joining Android Police, he was a news writer for XDA, where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin, where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account Quick Share got a major boost late last year when it gained compatibility with Apple's AirDrop. It was pretty big news, coming as a complete surprise to many. When something like this comes up, you've got to hand it to Google. It tends to work on small things that make a huge difference in day-to-day use. So, it goes without saying: when the Kindle gets Quick Share, it's also pretty big news. Unfortunately, it's not an official solution from Google or Amazon, but folks will have to make do for now. You'll need to get your hands dirty Now, "Kindshare" isn't a feature you can add to your Kindle device by pressing a button and installing an app. It's an involved process, but the creator behind it, unrealJune, has a detailed GitHub page that can walk you through it all (via Android Authority, Hackaday). If you're successful, you'll be able to transfer files wirelessly from an Android device to a Kindle. You can also expand this to macOS with an app called NearDrop. All of this will require a jailbroken Kindle device. Again, you will need to set things up, which requires KOReader on your Kindle and SSH access, plus Go and Docker on a computer to make this work. The creator does a great job of explaining everything step by step on the GitHub page, so we highly recommend looking it over multiple times before you start, just so you don't run into any trouble. In addition to the limitations listed above, this mod will only let you send files to your Kindle for now. You won't be able to send files from your Kindle to an Android device. You also can't send files when the device is asleep. The creator also notes that transfers will go through without any prompts. You can't set permissions on the Kindle. Another feature of this mod lets you set up the Kindle as an access point. If you're concerned about security, read through the details to see how this feature works before diving in. For the most part, none of these are really a big deal. It's an exciting development that should just get better over time. Transferring files to a Kindle can be a pain. And while tools already exist to transfer media wirelessly, it won't be as seamless as Quick Share.