Kindle Fire Mac Software Download
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?).
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So let’s get to it.
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.
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.
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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.
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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