Updating Kindle Firmware is one of most popular search among Kindle users most of them don't know how to update kindle firmware successfully .If you were checked User’s Manual on how to update the Kindle software indeed there is very little information on it.From this article I'll teach you how to update Kindle Firmware Successfully.
Normally Kindle 2 would automatically download appropriate software updates if it is connected to the WhisperNet and automatically intall it when Kindle goes into sleep mode. Update installation will be followed by a reboot.
But if you don't have Sprint EVDO coverage mean if you cannot access to WhisperNet You can following easy steps to update it manually
1. Download appropriate update file from Amazon.com. Kindle 1 updates should be downloaded from http://www.amazon.com/update_kindle.bin. Kindle 2 users should download from http://www.amazon.com/update_kindle2.bin. It’s very important not to mix these files as you can possibly brick your Kindle by installing the wrong update.
2. Connect your Kindle to your PC via USB cable.
3.Once Kindle USB drive is mounted copy the downloaded file to the root folder of it.
4. Unmount the drive using Safely remove installed hardware icon in the system tray (next to the clock, volume control icon etc)
5. Disconnect Kindle from the PC.
6. Go to the Home Screen, press Menu and select settings and then select “Update Your Kindle”. If your Kindle is already updated the menu item will be gray and you will not be able to select it.
7.Once update is installed your Kindle will reboot.
You have to do those with your own risk.If you have a Problem Comment below and I can help you
credits - http://blogkindle.com/2009/03/updating-kindle-firmware
Normally Kindle 2 would automatically download appropriate software updates if it is connected to the WhisperNet and automatically intall it when Kindle goes into sleep mode. Update installation will be followed by a reboot.
But if you don't have Sprint EVDO coverage mean if you cannot access to WhisperNet You can following easy steps to update it manually
1. Download appropriate update file from Amazon.com. Kindle 1 updates should be downloaded from http://www.amazon.com/update_kindle.bin. Kindle 2 users should download from http://www.amazon.com/update_kindle2.bin. It’s very important not to mix these files as you can possibly brick your Kindle by installing the wrong update.
2. Connect your Kindle to your PC via USB cable.
3.Once Kindle USB drive is mounted copy the downloaded file to the root folder of it.
4. Unmount the drive using Safely remove installed hardware icon in the system tray (next to the clock, volume control icon etc)
5. Disconnect Kindle from the PC.
6. Go to the Home Screen, press Menu and select settings and then select “Update Your Kindle”. If your Kindle is already updated the menu item will be gray and you will not be able to select it.
7.Once update is installed your Kindle will reboot.
You have to do those with your own risk.If you have a Problem Comment below and I can help you
credits - http://blogkindle.com/2009/03/updating-kindle-firmware
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