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Last week, Amazon released a huge update for their Kindle devices. It’s the one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. It includes the much talked about and actually really good font – Bookerly. It’s designed specially by Amazon for reading on Kindle and it looks great on the iPad app. So naturally, I wanted to try it out on the Kindle.
But the Amazon overlords were not happy with me. Couple of days go by, and still no update notification. The Wi-Fi is on, the internet works. So I decided to take matters in my own hands. You’ll be happy to know that there’s a manual way of updating your Kindle – no matter if it’s the regular one, the Paperwhite or the fancy Voyage. The process is mostly easy, but it contains some classic Amazon like quirks all Kindle owners have come to expect (text-aligning option, anyone?).
So let’s get to it.
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Interested in upgrading your Kindle? Check out our Kindle Paperwhite review.Determine The Current Firmware Version and Device
First, let’s see what the current version of the installed firmware is. To do that, fist go to the Home screen by tapping the Home button on your Kindle Paperwhite or your other touchscreen Kindles.
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Now, click the Hamburger menu button on the far right of the toolbar and select Settings.
Again, click the same Hamburger menu button and select Device info. Now, in the floating box you’ll be able to see the current firmware version.
You’ll also need to know which exact version of Kindle you have. If you apply a wrong update, you might end up damaging your kindle.
Unfortunately, there’s no sure shot way of telling which generation of Kindle you’re using. Amazon should have made this clear.
But there’s a way to figure it out using the Serial Number. It’s also available in the same Device Info menu that showed you the firmware version.
Mobileread has a comprehensive Wiki where it matches the first 4 digits of the serial number with the right model. Visit this page to do it yourself.
For instance, the first 4 digits of my Kindle are 90D4. That means I’m using a Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation. But again, it’s not as simple with Amazon. Because you see, Amazon considers the 1st Generation of Kindle Paperwhite as the 5th Generation of Kindle overall. So my 2nd version of Kindle Paperwhite is in fact called Kindle Paperwhite (6th Generation) on their support page. Yes, it’s not easy to figure out. If you need any help, use the link below to comment on our forum post with your questions and I’ll help you out.
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Ok, now that we know exactly what device we’re using, let’s go and download the update file.
First, head to Amazon’s Kindle update page. From here, spot your Kindle and click on it.
Now, the page will say something to the effect of “yes, we do have a new software update for your device.”
Scroll down till you see Download Software Update X.X.X. Click on it and the download will begin. Depending on your internet speed this might take a while. The update file for my Kindle was 199 MB.
Related: Learn how to transfer DRM-free ebooks right to your Kindle, wirelessly.How to Transfer and Install the Update on Your Kindle
Use the USB cable that came with Kindle (or any other Micro USB cable) to connect the Kindle with your PC or Mac. Kindle will now show up as a drive in your file explorer.
Open the Kindle drive and drop the file in the root directory. Meaning, don’t create any folders. Just paste or drag in the file right after opening the Kindle drive.
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Once the transfer is completed, remove the Micro USB cable.
Now, on your Kindle, tap the Home button, then tap the Hamburger menu button and select Settings.
Again, tap the Hamburger menu button and select Update Your Kindle. If the option is grayed out, it means that you’re either running the latest version or the file wasn’t transferred properly.
Once you select the option, you’ll get a pop-up box, here, select OK. That’s it, the Kindle will now reboot and install the update.
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At the core of your Kindle Paperwhite is a small computer run by firmware, complete with hardware, software, and a built-in network platform.Firmware is the core that controls how the device works — everything the Kindle Paperwhite does is controlled by the firmware.
Amazon periodically updates the firmware for the device. Generally, firmware updates fix minor bugs and glitches that may not be apparent to the casual user. However, occasionally a major upgrade or new feature is added. For example, with firmware update 2.5, Amazon added the capability to sort e-books into collections, a feature that had been repeatedly requested by users.
To find out which version of the firmware your Kindle is running, follow these steps:
Tap the Menu icon.
Tap Settings→Menu→Device Info.
The firmware version is listed, along with the serial number, and space available (in megabytes). The Kindle Paperwhite is included in the fifth generation of the devices that have been produced, so the firmware version begins with 5. At the time of this writing, the firmware is version 5.4.0.
If an update is available, your Kindle Paperwhite will download it when you turn on the wireless and connect to a network. If you notice a screen that says Your Kindle Is Updating, this is what’s happening.
If you’re curious as to whether a more current update is available, you can check at Amazon:
Go to your Amazon account by typing www.amazon.com/myk and log in.
In the left column, choose Manage Your Devices.
If a software update is available for your Kindle Paperwhite, a blue i in a white circle will be displayed.
If you see the i in a circle, click the picture of the Kindle and follow the onscreen instructions to learn more.
If updates are available, you’ll see instructions for determining whether you need to upgrade the firmware and, if so, how to download and manually update your Kindle Paperwhite, if you want.
If updates are available, you’ll see instructions for determining whether you need to upgrade the firmware and, if so, how to download and manually update your Kindle Paperwhite, if you want.
You don’t have to manually update your Kindle Paperwhite. Necessary updates happen automatically through the wireless connection. Just be aware that if the screen looks different or if you find new features, the device probably went through an automatic update.