Fullscreen Web Browser for Kindle (Firmware 5.16.4+)
Fullscreen Web Browser turns your Kindle into a clean, distraction-free internet portal. Enjoy focused web reading, reference, or web apps in a truly fullscreen experience—right on your e-reader.
Features
- Open any website in a clean, fullscreen view
- Easily set your homepage to any site you want
- Minimal interface for maximum reading space
- Includes a script to stop the browser if needed
- Designed for Kindle firmware 5.16.4 and newer
How to Install & Use
- Download the latest ZIP: Get it from GitHub Releases
- Extract the contents: Unzip and copy everything to the
/ (root) directory of your Kindle.
- Set your website:
- Method 1: Edit
index.html in the fullscreenbrowser folder and change the URL to your desired website.
- Method 2: Edit
documents/shortcut_browser.sh and set the FULLSCREEN_SITE variable to your preferred URL.
- Launch the browser: Open the shortcut script from your Kindle’s library to launch the fullscreen web browser.
(Tip: Rename the script for multiple website shortcuts!)
Stopping the Browser
If the browser process becomes unresponsive, simply run the included shortcut_stop.sh from your Kindle library, or restart your device.
Options
- GO_FULLSCREEN: Set this to
false in the script if you want to keep the Kindle’s UI visible instead of true full screen.
Known Issues
- Some websites may not load with the
index.html method (iframe limitation). For best results, use the FULLSCREEN_SITE variable in the script.
- If the browser freezes or stops responding, use the Stop Shortcut Browser script or restart your Kindle.
Summary
With the Fullscreen Web Browser, your Kindle becomes the ultimate device for distraction-free web reading, online research, or using web apps—all in fullscreen mode on your e-reader.