2.5 update = 2.5.2!

[tsger]

I have a DX and havent gotten anything yet.Is this right I dont need to have whispernet on just keep it in the sleep mode?
my memory says 3,435 and my kindle version is 2.3.2

All this waiting is like waiting for a baby to be born

No, keep whispernet on, Kindle can go to sleep whenever it wants.  No whispernet, no update (at least that's my understanding).

[tsger]

Hi, everybody!  It's been a while, but it's always a joy to come back.

Okay, I'm really confused.  Since I have no choice (living in South Korea), but to update manually, I'm not sure what to do. I own the DX and have only been able to manually update to 2.3.3.  I obviously want to update to 2.5.2.  Could any genius here tell me how to get that update manually?  What link should I use  to download the file. I'm getting desperate right now, so I'm sorry if I'm not making any sense.  Heeeeeeeeelp!

AFAIK, there is no download available for the DX yet.

[911jason]

I have K2US and am on v. 2.3.3.  I'd taken my hacks off in preparation for 2.5.2, but I just put the font hack back on my Kindle so that I could grab the .bin file when it's downloaded.  As soon as I get it I'll upload it for everyone.  

How generous! You must have been brought up properly.  

How true.  If you only knew.........  

I was definitely raised right -- thanks Mom!

And Geoff, I actually get my looks from my Dad -- but I get my brains and my ridiculously fast wit from my Mom.  

That hurts. I used to look better than I do now.    Of course, your dad is quite handsome, so I guess it's ok.

I mean, I LOOK like Dad -- same profile, nose, etc., ding dong.    But you're very pretty.  Kelli gets her looks from you.  You're both very pretty.

You're back in the will. Of course, we've now attempted to hijack this thread, so I guess we'd better knock it off.  Love ya.

You two are hilarious!!!

[Annag]

Downloaded it manually last night thank you so much lovmy4brats

[ElLector]

AFAIK, there is no download available for the DX yet.

Ahh!  So no DX manual update yet?  I guess I'll have to be patient.  I'll hit my punching bag a few more times than usual then.  I love Amazon, but what a tease!  Man!  

[SensualPoet]

I updated 2.3.4 Kindle 2i to 2.5.2 as per the link earlier in the thread ... seems to have worked fine and very quickly. I typically have about 100 titles on my Kindle. I had access to WWW before the update (showed up mid-May); it still works. Lots of stuff seems faster. I see the collections entry; haven't played with it yet. I can see larger fonts -- pity there isn't a sans serif to try out (but, I really like the native serif font).

SP
In Toronto

[jj2339]

It looks like those links were taken down. hhmm.. I think that's because the person who did those took the files from other people (including me) and created his own zip files and uploaded them.

What version do you have now? I'll see if I can't get you the ones you need posted over here.

This goes to 2.3.3
http://rapidshare.com/files/382788816/Update_kindle2_gw_2.3.3.bin

This goes from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4
http://rapidshare.com/files/382794043/Update_kindle2_gw_2.3.4.bin

Here's the one to go from 2.3.4 to 2.5.2:
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqy2qmnmyjm

So for some reason this isn't working for me....i put the 2.3.4 bin file on my root and then ejected so i could go to settings and select "update kindle", but that option was greyed out for me....do I need to rename that file, or put the bin in another directoory?  Also, am i doing anything here that could brick the kindle?

Thanks!!

[911jason]

Well... I'm still frustrated to not have the update myself, but I did use Luv's file to update a coworker's K2i at work last night. She's thrilled! I'm not!

[MeganW]

You two are hilarious!!!

Ha ha! Thanks!!

[Luvmy4brats]

So for some reason this isn't working for me....i put the 2.3.4 bin file on my root and then ejected so i could go to settings and select "update kindle", but that option was greyed out for me....do I need to rename that file, or put the bin in another directoory?  Also, am i doing anything here that could brick the kindle?

Thanks!!

What version Kindle do you have? If you don't know, you can look up your serial number: go to Home>menu>settings and type in 411

If it starts with:
B002 it is a K2 (US)
B003 it is a K2 (I)

These files only work with the K2I

[jj2339]

What version Kindle do you have? If you don't know, you can look up your serial number: go to Home>menu>settings and type in 411

If it starts with:
B002 it is a K2 (US)
B003 it is a K2 (I)

These files only work with the K2I

Bingo!  That's why, I have a K2! 

[healam38]

Can someone help me!!! i have no idea what to do.... i have version 2.3.3 and i downloaded 2.3.4 and 2.5.2 onto my computer but everytime i save it then click on it after it downloads it just opens to my microsoft faq's i need help on how to do this

[tsger]

Can someone help me!!! i have no idea what to do.... i have version 2.3.3 and i downloaded 2.3.4 and 2.5.2 onto my computer but everytime i save it then click on it after it downloads it just opens to my microsoft faq's i need help on how to do this

You need to transfer the bin file to your Kindle using the USB cable.  Then disconnect the USB cable and see if the update option is available when you go Home/Menu/Settings/Menu/Update.

You will need to do that for 2.3.3, then 2.3.4, then 2.5.2.  Make sure each update finishes completely before doing the next one.

[mistyd107]

I received my k2 replacement just now according to cs rep I just spoke to I have a k2i according to serial number its US either way its showing 2.0.4 do I need to manually do all of the updates or will it go to 2.5 on its own?
Has anyone in the Dallas/Ft worth gotten the update yet

[healam38]

thank you so much  thats what i needed now i have 2.5.2

[Hoosiermama]

Mine had version 2.3, and I updated using the files posted here. I have Collections now!

[hkhart]

Very happy camper right now!  I've updated and now playing with collections!  Thanks to all that provided the info and links!

[911jason]

I received my k2 replacement just now according to cs rep I just spoke to I have a k2i according to serial number its US either way its showing 2.0.4 do I need to manually do all of the updates or will it go to 2.5 on its own?
Has anyone in the Dallas/Ft worth gotten the update yet

You don't have to manually update, it will eventually do it all by itself. If you'd like to update it yourself, you just have to follow the steps posted several times in this thread (basically update to 2.3.3, then update to 2.3.4, then you can update to 2.5.2).

[mistyd107]

thx Jason
wasn't sure if the K2 (US file) for 2.5 was added to the thread yet

[meglet]

Sigh. Waiting impatiently with my K2 US here. I hope Amazon hurries up and posts the bin file, because I just realized that my K2 never even updated to 2.3.3, it was still at 2.3, even though I leave WhisperNet on a lot.

I installed 2.3.3 (linked below, and earlier in the thread) mostly to give myself something to do, then put the screensaver hack back on because I can't stand the dead author pictures. I'm not very hopeful, because I can't recall seeing posts of any K2 US getting 2.5 or 2.5.2, but if it shows up on my Kindle I'll try to grab it and share it!

K2 US

[ayuryogini]

Mine had version 2.3, and I updated using the files posted here. I have Collections now!

Mine, too, so I had to go through updating each one;
every time an update worked, it really felt fulfilling, I am not a techie at all.
Somehow, I fell 7 pages behind on this thread, so just now found out that the .bin had been captured;
It just figures that "luv....." would be the one to get the .bin file for all of us.
The moderators on Kindleboards are awesome
Thanks for retrieving all the update files, too, for those of us who only had 2.3.
Well, time to go play with my "new" Kindle.

[Casse]

You need to transfer the bin file to your Kindle using the USB cable.  Then disconnect the USB cable and see if the update option is available when you go Home/Menu/Settings/Menu/Update.

You will need to do that for 2.3.3, then 2.3.4, then 2.5.2.  Make sure each update finishes completely before doing the next one.

I am finally at the point with the 2.3.3 file that the "update your Kindle" is available. However when I click on okay it goes back to the setting and device info page and nothing happens?? Any ideas?

[elkniwllub]

WN on...hacks off...and I've been in five different states over the past five nights with my K2 (Washington, Nevada, Florida, Arizona and Michigan)...still, no update. 
What region am I missing?

[scarlet]

WN on...hacks off...and I've been in five different states over the past five nights with my K2 (Washington, Nevada, Florida, Arizona and Michigan)...still, no update. 
What region am I missing?

North East....

[Patricia]

I don't think it's going by region.  I think K2 US is going to be updated last.  That's what I have and I'm still waiting.