How to tell if you have a "global" Kindle?

[nogdog~6op6ou]

I'm thinking of adding an instruction page to my "kindle hacks" web pages. One thing I need is the easiest way for a user who is not sure to tell whether they have the US-only K2 or the Global (which all are now). Any ideas?

[raven312]

Yes, it's in the serial number:

B002 = Kindle 2 U.S. (Sprint)
B003 = Kindle 2 International (AT&T)

[911jason]

Wow Raven, I didn't know that! That's much easier than the method I've been spreading... =)

[raven312]

Wow Raven, I didn't know that! That's much easier than the method I've been spreading... =)

LOL!  I found that out from here, as I was trying to learn everything I could about it:
http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers

[Annalog]

According to the new Kindle User's Guide, 4th Ed., one way to tell if you have the US or Global Wireless versions that will work if you don't have a skin making it impossible to read the model number on the back (just below the serial number). However, this may require a magnifying glass if small print is a problem.   So far, I think the serial number is easiest.

Model Numbers: --
Kindle - D00511
Kindle with international wireless - D00701

There are a few different ways that were mentioned in the thread Kindle 2.3 update where I posted the info above. For example:
Info on back: serial, model, FCC-ID
611 from Settings and check various information
Display when in slow WN area (US displays 1X while the International displays EDGE or GPRS)

[nogdog~6op6ou]

Thanks to all for the suggestions/help.

[PhillipA82]

Yes, it's in the serial number:

B002 = Kindle 2 U.S. (Sprint)
B003 = Kindle 2 International (AT&T)

Yep, check the serial numbers

[Annalog]

Yes, it's in the serial number:

B002 = Kindle 2 U.S. (Sprint)
B003 = Kindle 2 International (AT&T)

If you have a skin on the back of your Kindle, the serial number can be found by selecting Settings from the Menu on the Home page to get the Settings & Device Information page and then typing 411. The Kindle serial number is displayed with other information such as whether the device is registered and its radio serial number.

[Just Wonderin]

Now, that's cool!  I have a skin so the info about going into Settings and typing 411 was a huge help!  One more question...since the new K2's are being referred to as Global, is there a reason why we aren't referring to them as such?  Or is there a reason we continue to refer to them as K2I or international?

[nogdog~6op6ou]

Now, that's cool!  I have a skin so the info about going into Settings and typing 411 was a huge help!  One more question...since the new K2's are being referred to as Global, is there a reason why we aren't referring to them as such?  Or is there a reason we continue to refer to them as K2I or international?

I think the main reason (other than inertia) is that the various hack files have been using "k2i" in the file name to indicate an international Kindle. I tried to regularly use both "global" and "international" together in my instructions in order to avoid confusion (while hopefully not creating confusion!).

[Phil75070]

...since the new K2's are being referred to as Global, is there a reason why we aren't referring to them as such?  Or is there a reason we continue to refer to them as K2I or international?

That confused me for a bit as well.

[nogdog~6op6ou]

Anyone know what the process would be to differentiate between DX and DX-Global? (Now that the dxi screensaver hack is out, I need to update my web page. )

[raven312]

Anyone know what the process would be to differentiate between DX and DX-Global? (Now that the dxi screensaver hack is out, I need to update my web page. )

I believe the serial number is B005 for DXi and B004 for DX.  The firmware remains at 2.3 for that version, also - from what I'm told.

[nogdog~6op6ou]

I believe the serial number is B005 for DXi and B004 for DX.  The firmware remains at 2.3 for that version, also - from what I'm told.

Thanks.