{
  "id": 15175981,
  "title": "Amazon's new tablets have a 'Kindle Mode.' Here's how to get it on your Galaxy Tablet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/amazons-new-tablets-have-a-kindle-mode-heres-how-to-get-it-on-your",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/amazons-new-tablets-have-a-kindle-mode-heres-how-to-get-it-on-your-galaxy-tablet/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon's newest Alexa tablets boast an impressive feature known as Kindle Mode, designed to transform the device into a dedicated e-reader. While these tablets are undoubtedly premium and showcase Amazon's expertise, they can't match the widespread popularity of the Kindle e-reader. To cater to users who prefer reading on their tablets, Amazon has provided a workaround. This can be achieved on any Samsung device, including the Galaxy Tab, in a matter of minutes.\n\nTo create a Kindle-like experience, navigate to the Samsung Modes and Routines tool. This powerful feature allows you to customize your device's behavior with a single tap. Here's how to set up a Faux-Kindle Mode on your Samsung Galaxy Tab. Once activated, the mode will automatically launch the Kindle app, offering a quick and seamless transition to your reading material. While it's not possible to start your latest read, the Kindle app will open at the beginning, ensuring a smooth start to your reading session. You can further enhance your experience by enabling features like Do Not Disturb and restricting app usage to the Kindle app alone.\n\nTo access this Faux-Kindle Mode, you can add the mode widget to your home screen, just like the one found on the Alexa tablets. This makes it incredibly convenient to launch Kindle Mode whenever you wish to dive into a good book. By leveraging Samsung's Modes and Routines feature, you can unlock a world of possibilities and enjoy a personalized reading experience on your Samsung tablet.",
  "summary": "Samsung's most underrated feature can replicate it in minutes",
  "key_points": [
    "Amazon's new Alexa tablets feature Kindle Mode for e-reading.",
    "Samsung Galaxy Tab users can enable Faux-Kindle Mode via Samsung Modes and Routines.",
    "Faux-Kindle Mode launches Kindle app at beginning of reading session."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}