Kindle

I was on 4.1.1 as well, it didn't update automatically, or by checking&syncing...

I googled, and found this page:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_navbox_top_kindlelgi?nodeId=200774090

Pulled down 4.1.2 & 4.1.3 to my laptop, and copied the Update_kindle_4.1.2.bin file to the root of the kindle drive, disconnected the kindle, and chose update from the menu in the settings screen...

rinse/repeat for 4.1.3

not english but does show it
drag and drop or cut and paste the update file from download folder to kindle main folder

syklops wrote: »

Fussyonion,

Download this file

Thats the first update you need. Save it to your desktop.

Plug your kindle into your computer, open "My Computer". After plugging in the kindle a new icon should appear called Kindle. Double click on the new icon. This is the root directory of your kindle, copy the update file from your desktop to here. Then unplug your kindle and go to "Sync and check for new updates". It should find the update, and install it.

Then, Download this file and save it to your desktop. Then, plug your kindle into your computer, open "My Computer". After plugging in the kindle a new icon should appear called Kindle. Double click on the new icon. This is the root directory of your kindle, copy the update file from your desktop to here. Then unplug your kindle and go to "Sync and check for new updates". It should find the update, and install it.

And then you are done. Any questions?

Yes, when I click your first link (the "Download this file"), this happens;



How do I save it when that happens?

skylops and Kieran, thank you SO much for walking me through that.
I think I've done it.
My Kindle now says Version 4.1.3 as opposed to 4.1.1 which is what it was before I did any of this.
So I assume it's updated now as 4.1.3 was the new update.
Thank you so much for your time and patience and info

Keedowah wrote: »

I have a kindle keyboard for a good few years now (version 3.4.2 of the firmware).

Is there any way to upgrade the screensavers without jailbreaking it?

Thanks

Don't think so

doovdela wrote: »

The sterling/euro conversion plus postage and delivery amazon can work out more pricey but the product might be cheaper in the long run. I got mine in Argos but think I have to download my e-books through amazon.com rather than amazon.co.uk I think.

You can choose which store you want to use, com/uk, but books that you have purchased on one store will not be available to download while you are 'logged in' to the other.

Picked up a Kindle Paperwhite 3 from Amazon Warehouse deals during the week for £71. For those of you unaware of Amazon Warehouse deals, it's items that have been returned or refurbished & resold at a discount. I went for the "Used - Good" which states a generic "Minor cosmetic imperfection on the top, front or sides of the item".

When I received it, It was pretty much like brand new. Not a single blemish to be found anywhere on it. The only thing it was missing was the original packaging. Amazon had given me a plain brown box designed to hold it in it's place. I think the lack of a box is well worth the £50 saving

It was also meant to include the "Special Offers" aka the advertising across the screen but it's the one without :pac:

I've jailbroken it & added the Book Cover mod so whenever I turn off the Kindle, it now displays the front cover of whatever book I'm reading instead of the basic (but nice) wallpaper

So far I'm loving it! Haven't picked up a book in a long time & already I'm halfway through book 2 of The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski :cool:

Vahevala wrote:

I have a 2013 paperwhite, I was wondering is it worth upgrading to a 2015 paperwhite?

If you do decide to upgrade. 1 option would be trade in the 2013 version for the 2015 version for approx. 46euro and get a 2 year guarantee from CeX.

Hello all. I use the kindle paperwhite. I love it, on Black Friday I upgraded to the paperwhite from the original model.

I’d love to have the front page of the book cover I’m reading as the screensaver. Does anyone know if this is possible please?

I want to get Kindle only to read books. What's the current version should I go for?

Hi,

Has anyone ever been able to gift an ebook to someone on Amazon UK. It tells me there is an issue with my location and to contact them. When I do the person on the chat box says you cannot buy ebooks in Ireland unless you have a UK address and card.

Which I pointed out was incorrect.

And then they asked me to buy a gift card instead!

The Black Oil wrote: »

I've seen people on the bus with something like the one you've linked to. How would the light be at night?

It's great. You can adjust it from burning your eyes out to barely being there. In fact my wife ended up taking mine as she liked it so much and I ended up buying a Paperwhite during the Prime Members promotion a couple of months ago for myself. The difference between the 2 is minimum I think, the Paperwhite has a nicer feel to it but in terms of reading it's not something you'd notice unless whatever you're reading has diagrams and the likes.

Bump. Just bought a second hand kindle paperwhite 2018. My first kindle. I'm looking forward to it.