2.5 update = 2.5.2!

[Linjeakel]

I can actually understand why they haven't put up the files yet. At the moment, it looks like there will be at least 12 different files (k2, k2i, dx, and dxi times 2.3, 2.3.3, 2.3.4)

I'm not sure if that's actually so - my DX updated straight from 2.3.3 to 2.5.2 with no 2.3.4 or 2.5 in between - or do we assume that in an auto update it actually does three updates at the same time? And anyway, even if 12 different files are needed, how hard would it be to put those up on the website? I don't believe fear of confusing users is a good enough excuse. It's not rocket science.

[freelantzer]

I did it! I downloaded it! Thanks  for posting those links and directions!

[provincetownbound]

How did you get the download onto the Kindle?

[MicroBeta]

I'm not sure if that's actually so - my DX updated straight from 2.3.3 to 2.5.2 with no 2.3.4 or 2.5 in between - or do we assume that in an auto update it actually does three updates at the same time? And anyway, even if 12 different files are needed, how hard would it be to put those up on the website? I don't believe fear of confusing users is a good enough excuse. It's not rocket science.

I'm pretty sure you're correct.  It shouldn't matter what version you're currently on.  Even it if did they would either push that needed version first or make it part the 2.5.2 download.

I wouldn't think they would rely on the users to make sure they're on the necessary version.   IMHO, 90%+ of users would want to mess with trying to figure out which increment they’re on, finding the correct update file for their particular Kindle, and doing the manual update.

IMO, unless someone want to manually update to 2.5, they don’t need worry about doing anything else.

My 2¢ FWIW.

Mike

[Gara]

The update files worked perfectly. Finally I can lock my kindle so no more worrying about leaving my smut novels laying out when family is over  . Thank you!

How the heck do I make my collection folders go in some other order than as they are created?

[Linjeakel]

...... How the heck do I make my collection folders go in some other order than as they are created?

We've been discussing this on another thread and I think you'll find some answers to your query there:-

http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,26339.msg490662.html#msg490662

[Vicki G.]

Sooooo, as I understand it, to date no one with a US model, either K2 or DX, has received the update???  

And to think, us oldies paid $100 MORE for our Kindles too!!!  I really was hoping we wouldn't get the stepchild treatment.    

<waiting patiently and trying not to pout>

It will get here when it does.

[NitroStitch]

Sooooo, as I understand it, to date no one with a US model, either K2 or DX, has received the update???  

And to think, us oldies paid $100 MORE for our Kindles too!!!  I really was hoping we wouldn't get the stepchild treatment.    

<waiting patiently and trying not to pout>

It will get here when it does.

My US K2 is still waiting too. 

[Hoosiermama]

Just wanted to pop back in here and say THANK YOU to those that posted the download files here. I had no idea that I had a K2i until instructions for doing 411 on the settings screen were posted here. I downloaded the .bin files last night and updated to 2.5.2 with no problems. Got collections set up, but will probably tweak them some more.

[NavyGirl Leigh]

Didn't realize I had the k2i!  Updating as I type!  Will let you know how it works and how I like it!  Thanks so much !

[mishymac]

Thanks for the info guys....it worked for me!

[Shapeshifter]

Question - Is it a good idea to download this update if Amazon haven't finished and released the corrected version yet?

I'm patiently (not) waiting for the collections so I can put all my books where they belong, too confusing trying to remember what type of books all those freebies are 

[Ann in Arlington]

Just want to again remind all you guys who've used the file that Heather -- luvmy4brats -- captured for you. . . . .well, she's walking in the Komen 3 day for the cure. . . .a donation, in thanks (and for her patience in helping everyone here get it loaded), would NOT be amiss. . . .link is in her signature!

[NavyGirl Leigh]

YAY!  It worked!  Im trying to play with it as I get ready for work.... yah I know... I should be getting ready and not playing on here between brushing teeth and combing hair!

Last question, has anyone mastered a hack for screen savers and fonts with the new update?

Thanks again for your help and the files!  I LOVE IT so far so good, but I have a lot of work ahead of me, 439 books need to find a home (file)

Have a great day everyone!

Oh and those walking or running in the race for the cure - Thank you!

~Shana Leigh

[MINImum]

So now there are downloadable files for all the kindles but the K2?

Ack! 

See, this is what I get for not reading the entire thread. I didn't realize all the links were for the K2i.  But I still can't seem to go from 2.0.3 to 2.3, so I have a little time.

[tiggeerrific]

ok whats a k2i? i have a kindle DX and still havent gotten anything.I even kept my whispernet on all night

[911jason]

Last question, has anyone mastered a hack for screen savers and fonts with the new update?

It's only a matter of time for updated hacks to be posted. I read on a thread here earlier this morning that someone has already got it working (screenshot was included) but it sounded like it wasn't quite ready for delivery to the general public yet as it may require some code tinkering to make it work.

One thing I was thinking about the delay in updating the K2 (us) model is that most of the more knowledgeable hackers were probably early adopters and have that model. So they may need to wait until their own US version K2s finally get updated to create the new version hack files.

[sparrowlight]

K2 US version here...I don't think I've seen any threads here or elsewhere where people with a K2 US version have received the update.  Anyone for a dissenting angle? 

[tiggeerrific]

My DX says 2.3.2 399388047 what does that mean ?Sorry for acciting like a idiot but I am not good with gadgets

[KindleGirl]

Sooooo, as I understand it, to date no one with a US model, either K2 or DX, has received the update??? 

And to think, us oldies paid $100 MORE for our Kindles too!!!  I really was hoping we wouldn't get the stepchild treatment.   

<waiting patiently and trying not to pout>

It will get here when it does.

My thoughts exactly! It's hard sitting here waiting when everyone else who bought theirs after us is getting the update!

[Luvmy4brats]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but it's INCREDIBLY frustrating to sit here and see people complain that their particular (type of) Kindle didn't get the update. I have been seeing reports of ALL versions getting the update, it IS going out to everyone.

Why is there a K2i update link posted and not one for everyone else? Because I was lucky enough to grab it before it could install. If I'd still had my K2 (us) you would be getting that file instead.

Instead of everyone getting upset that theirs hasn't updated, it would be smarter, (and kinder) to try to grab the bin file if it does download to your Kindle!

How can I do that? It's simple, if you had the hacks on before the update was announced and removed them, simply put them back on. That's ALL you have to do and you could possibly grab the bin. When the bin file downloads to your kindle and tries to install, it will be unable to because of the hacks, but it won't disappear. It will just sit there in the root file.

How will I know it's there? I can't see it. Your Kindle won't go to sleep once the file is on it. Even if it had been asleep at some point earlier in the day, if you walk up to your Kindle and see that it's on the homepage, that's a pretty good indication that you got it. Hook it up to your computer and you should see it right there in the root directory. Just transfer it over to your computer (and upload it to a site like rapidshare or mediafire or something like that or email it to me or nogDog aand we'll take care of it)

Then all you need to do is remove the hack and install the bin.

Edited for clarity

[Linjeakel]

My DX says 2.3.2 399388047 what does that mean ?Sorry for acciting like a idiot but I am not good with gadgets

It means you have software version 2.3.2 - the rest of the number is just Amazon's code for that version.

[akw4572]

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

Just manually updated from 2.3 using the above files.  Worked great, thanks for posting them.

[Luvmy4brats]

I'm not sure if that's actually so - my DX updated straight from 2.3.3 to 2.5.2 with no 2.3.4 or 2.5 in between - or do we assume that in an auto update it actually does three updates at the same time? And anyway, even if 12 different files are needed, how hard would it be to put those up on the website? I don't believe fear of confusing users is a good enough excuse. It's not rocket science.

I'm not saying that Amazon is expecting us to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 to get 2.5.2. I'm actually saying the opposite. There are SO many different versions out the and Amazon has to send out an update for each kind (and none of them will work on the other version).

As for people choosing the wrong files and it not being rocket science, well you'd like to think that. The number ONE problem I run across when trying to help them install/uninstall the hacks is that they've downloaded the wrong file. I'd say a good 90% of the time. And that's with only 4 files to choose from.

This past 24 hours I have helped countless people. So many of them tried to use the K2i file to update their K2 (us) or DXs EVEN THOUGH IT SPECIFICALLY STATED IT WAS FOR A K2I.. and they couldn't figure out why it wasn't working.

You're right, it's not rocket science, but it's a fact that having that many files WILL be VERY confusing to many people.

[diego]

WOO! Thanks guys, I now have my K2i on 2.5.2!