Kindle configuration you ought to modify for optimal battery usage: Airplane Mode. This feature disables your Kindle’s wireless connections, preventing the device from continuously sending and receiving signals that could drain the battery. Consequently, you won’t have the ability to acquire new books, synchronize your library, or utilize Kindle functionalities such as Wikipedia and Translate.
Nonetheless, since your books are stored on the device, Airplane Mode does not directly impact the reading experience. You will retain complete access to your library while benefiting from extended battery life. Indeed, one Reddit user reported that Airplane Mode extended their Kindle Oasis’ battery life from two days to a week. Another Reddit user noted that their Kindle Scribe and Paperwhite can last from six days to a month with Airplane Mode enabled.
Airplane Mode is accessible from the Kindle 6th generation (released in 2014) and newer models. If you’re uncertain about which version you possess, you can verify your Kindle model via the Settings. After confirming that your Kindle supports Airplane Mode, here’s what you should do next to enable it.