Kindle software update to 1.0.4
Posted by gasusan2005 on 02/14/08 in Amazon, Kindle
The Kindle’s first update was just announced. The most recent version of the Kindle software is Kindle 1.0.4 released February 2008.
Automatic Wireless Updates
Kindle is designed to automatically check for and download updates when one is available. If an update is available, Kindle will download and install the update the next time the wireless connection is activated and Kindle goes into sleep mode. During the update, you will see screens that show the update progress. The update should take less than 10 minutes and is complete when Kindle displays the Home screen. Do not power off or reset the Kindle until the update is complete.
To manually activate the wireless Kindle software update:
- Set the Kindle Power and Wireless switches to the “ON” position.
- Check the Whispernet status indicator at the bottom of the screen to ensure you are connected.
- Put Kindle to sleep by holding down the [ALT] key and pressing the [AA] key.
Updating Kindle Without Wireless Connectivity
If you are unable to update Kindle via the wireless connection, you can download the update to your computer and transfer the file to Kindle via the USB connection. The update process will take approximately 10 minutes. When the update is completed successfully, Kindle will automatically restart and delete the update source file from your Kindle memory to maximize your available storage space. If you are unfamilar with using Kindle’s USB connection, please see the Using Kindle with Your Computer Help page.
To manually install the Kindle software update:
- Click here to download the Kindle software update file.
- Set your Kindle power switch to the “ON” position.
- Connect Kindle to your computer using the included USB cable.
- Use your computer’s file browser to copy the file “kindle_1.0.4_full.bin” from your computer to Kindle’s root directory or the SD card. Do not place the file into one of Kindle’s folders.
- Check the USB activity indicator on the Kindle cursor bar. When the silver cursor stops flashing, the file transfer is complete and you can safely disconnect Kindle from your computer.
- Use your computer to unmount or eject your Kindle and disconnect the USB cable from Kindle and your computer.
- Press the Home key and then select “Settings” from the Home menu.
- From Settings screen, select “Update Your Kindle”. Please note that this menu option will be grayed out if the most recent update has already been installed.
- Select “Ok” when prompted if you want to perform an update.
Verifying Your Software Version
The current version of your Kindle software is listed in the Kindle in your Kindle settings. The most recent version of the Kindle software is Kindle 1.0.4 released February 2008.
To check the software version installed on your Kindle:
- Set your Kindle power switch to the “ON” position.
- Press the Home key and then select “Settings” from the Home menu.
- View the version listed at the bottom of the Settings screen. The version listed should be “Kindle 1.0.4 (144750018)”.
Source: Amazon
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