If you're not patient enough for that, there is a manual installation guide on Amazon's site that walks you through installing it by connecting the Kindle to your computer and manually dragging and dropping the latest software on to your Kindle's internal storage. If this option is greyed out, it means you can't do it and the easiest course of action is to just wait until the new software arrives on its own over-the-air.
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It's worth noting, your Kindle keeps itself updated automatically when connected to Wi-Fi, but if you want to try checking for an update yourself open Settings > All Settings > Device Options > Advanced Options > Update Your Kindle. If it says anything else, you're on older software.
If it says "Kindle 5.13.7" under firmware version, then you're already on the latest OS.
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How to install the updateįirst, check which version of the OS you're running by opening up Settings > All Settings > Device Options > Device Info. If you click that it'll show you the Kindle readers associated to your account. Tap "Devices" and you should see a "Kindle" option. Now choose "manage your content and devices". lighted high-resolution screens (Kindle Paperwhite), a tablet computer with the. Compare that with the available storage options in the Amazon identifier list and - along with the visual appearance - it should narrow down the model you own.Īnother way to find out for sure is to log into Amazon in your region through a browser, and now tap in on the "accounts and lists" drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner. Next, tap the Menu icon (three vertical dots located at the top Kindle. Your Kindle will return to the home menu. If you were on the home menu when you opened the store or app, you’ll already be back on the home menu in this step. If you find yourself on the Library screen, tap Home. Now select "Device options" and then "Device info". Here’s how to get to the home menu on Kindle from the store or an app: Tap the X in the upper right corner. To find out how much storage you have in yours tap 'Settings' on your Kindle's home page, then "All Settings". Compare the visual appearance with yours and also make note of the storage available. The easiest way to find out which Kindle you have is to had over to Amazon's indentifier page.
How to find out which model Kindle you have Essentially, all models released since 2015 are included in the software revamp. Which Kindle models qualifyĪmazon has said that the update will be rolling out over the next few weeks.
Later this year, in a further update, Amazon is also introducing new Home and Library screens which make it much easier to sort and filter through the books you have in your library and those you've read recently. This new interface is coming as part of Kindle 5.13.7 firmware version update. As well as that, there's going to be a new bottom bar that makes it really easy to switch between 'Home' and 'Library', or choosing to dive back into your current book.