How to Update Your Amazon Kindle

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Amazon regularly updates its Kindle software, bringing bugs, enhancements, and even new features such as screen savers with book covers. Here’s how to ensure that your software is always current.

How to Check What Software Your Kindle Has

The Kindle will download and update itself once it’s charged and connected to Wi-Fi. But, if you prefer to keep the Kindle on Airplane mode or haven’t connected to the internet for the past, or have not charged it in recent times or recently, your Kindle may not be running the most recent software.

1. To determine which version of Kindle software you’re currently running, go to the home page of your Kindle and then tap the three dots at the top of the page to display the menu.
2. Click “Settings” in your Kindle’s menu.
3. Click “Device Options” on the Settings screen.
4. Click “Device Info” to see details about the hardware and firmware of the software it runs.
5. In the “Firmware Version” section, you’ll be able to see the firmware version the Kindle runs. In the image below, you’ll see that my device is running Kindle 5.13.5.

If you’ve identified which software your Kindle is running, It’s time to compare it with the official list of releases. Go to the Kindle Software Updates page. Look up the version of your Kindle version and compare your number with the most recently released version.

I have a Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation), which means that mine is up-to-date.

How to Update Your Kindle over Wi-Fi

If your Kindle isn’t running the most recent software, you can make the necessary changes. The first step is to attach the Kindle to Wi-Fi, then connect it to charge.

1. On the device’s “Settings” screen, tap the three dots.
2. If “Update Your Kindle” is black, Tap the icon to upgrade your Kindle. If it’s grayed out, this indicates that your Kindle is current or is not available.

How to Update Your Kindle Manually

You can manually install the update if your Kindle isn’t updating to the most recent version via Wi-Fi.

To do this, it is necessary to download the most current Kindle firmware from Amazon and then upload the firmware to your Kindle with your computer.

Conclusion

I hope you find this article useful. Should you need any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to fill out the contact form below.

User Questions:

1. Does Kindle automatically update?

There’s a feature that allows you to update Kindle books instantly, and you can access it in the preferences tab within the Manage Your Content and Devices. There is an option to expand the section titled Automatic Book Updates, which is exactly what it says so long as your Kindle is wirelessly connected.

2. Why is it that I can’t update my previous Kindle?

If your Kindle isn’t updating to the latest version using Wi-Fi, you can manually install the update. To do this, you’ll have to download the most recent Kindle firmware update from Amazon and then upload this to the Kindle by using your computer.

3. Why is it that my Kindle books not downloading?

It’s usually an error or a poor wireless connection. The book is often downloaded after another attempt. … If the app or book becomes stuck during download, then you can delete this from the Kindle device or app and then try downloading it again in your cloud account.

4. How frequently do you update the version of your Kindle to a more recent version?

How often do you upgrade your Kindle to a newer version? from kindle

5. Hey, the latest update, 5.13.5, offers the option to use the book cover as a screensaver!!

Hey the new update 5.13.5, gives the option to keep the book cover as screensaver!! from kindle