

Also, if you can’t find your Kindle on that second page then you don’t need the update at all.īut if the firmware number is different then you’ll need to keep going and install the update.

If the firmware number matches one of the numbers on this help page then you already have the update. This will tell you which version of the firmware your Kindle is currently running. Then open the dropdown menu and select the "device info" option. And then to determine the firmware, open the settings menu.The best way to do that is to match your Kindle to one of the models on this page. First, determine which model you have.Here are the first steps to manually update your Kindle. The process will require a computer, your Kindle, and and a USB cable to connect the two, and you should also fully charge your Kindle before you start just to make sure that you have enough power to complete the process. If you’re one of the Kindle owners who didn’t get the update in time, don’t panic. If you missed the deadline, there is still a way for you to install the update. It’s only a day past the 22 March deadline for the critical Kindle update, and early reports suggest that not everyone got the emails, post cards, and phone calls from Amazon about the update. How To Manually Update Your Kindle If You Miss the Deadline
