Firmware 1.2????

[akw4572]

Thank you.   What does build number mean?  Again, just curious.
debbie

It means the latest number they have assigned to an "update" of the softward.

[drenee]

akw4572...thank you.

[Essensia]

My Kindle has updated itself to version 1.2.  Why me?  Not a clue.

Haven't tried any of the new sync commands, especially the "Sync and check for new items," because I'm afraid it will copy all my Kindle purchases from Amazon to my Kindle.  I like to keep the list on my Kindle to just 1 or 2 pages.

[akw4572]

I'm not sure but it looks like we will need to turn on Whispernet then go to Settings and select Update Your Kindle when it is selectable.

It may do this on it's own. 

People without WN will probably find a similar option in the Manage Your Kindle part of Amazon's web site.

I tried that, and couldn't get it to work.  I'm still sitting on 1.0.8  Those of you that have updated, do you leave your whispernet on all the time?  I rarely have mine on, unless I've purchased something.

[Vampyre]

Mine hasn't updated yet either.  I just know where to go look for it.  It doesn't sound like much of a change.

[sjc]

OK...now I'm confused; because mine doesn't even have a third digit.  My first Kindle was 1.0.8 like most people's (and could always sort from oldest or newest).  My replacement Kindle (which I have had for quite a bit) is:  1.1 and no third digit (and still sorts from oldest or newest).  Am I to assume that no third digit implies 0...as in 1.1.0

[marianneg]

OK...now I'm confused; because mine doesn't even have a third digit.  My first Kindle was 1.0.8 like most people's (and could always sort from oldest or newest).  My replacement Kindle (which I have had for quite a bit) is:  1.1 and no third digit (and still sorts from oldest or newest).  Am I to assume that no third digit implies 0...as in 1.1.0

I'd say probably so.

[LDB]

Perhaps that new sync feature is so if you're involved in a book club on a specific book you can all be on the same page as it were?

[jah]

I just in the last few mins. I notices I have 1.2. what made me notice I have a different version then before is that under menu it now says Sync & Check for items. I have not notices any other differences yet.

[bosslady402]

At this time, the Amazon website still says;

"We're constantly working on improving your Kindle user experience. Please refer to the links below for more information about Kindle updates. If you see either software version 1.0.4 or 1.0.8 listed in your Kindle settings, you have the most recent software. (There is no difference between these software versions.)"

and;

"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."

I've left mine with the wispernet on and in sleep mode all day, and mine still says 1.0.8.  But I have custom screen savers; could that make a difference??

I just in the last few mins. I notices I have 1.2. what made me notice I have a different version then before is that under menu it now says Sync & Check for items. I have not notices any other differences yet.

Do you have custom screensavers, or the standard? Do you recall seeing any of the update progress screens?

[ScottBooks]

Mine has been asleep with WN on since 9am...no updates. I don't have any custom anythings...Now I'm gonna use it for reading .

[KCFoggin]

What an interesting thread and I was going to bypass it.  One I will definitely keep an eye on from here on in.

[thejackylking #884]

I went to amazon to update the firmware and it has a link to explain how to update w/o whispernet coverage but then it doesn't show any info.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200226050
You'll notice it goes from: Automatic Wireless Updates, Verifying Your Software Version to Troubleshooting Update Issues skipping over Updating Kindle Without Wireless Connectivity.  I wonder what's up with that.

[Vegas_Asian]

Perhaps that new sync feature is so if you're involved in a book club on a specific book you can all be on the same page as it were?

I heard it for kindles on the same account.
Still if it did sync like you mentioned...for a book klub or something, that would come in handy in schools if textbooks were in ebook format

[lindnet]

Another change in the new update that I read, was that there is now an option to delete the book from the Kindle while you are in the book.  In other words, you don't have to use Content Manager to delete books.  Is that correct?

[jah]

Another change in the new update that I read, was that there is now an option to delete the book from the Kindle while you are in the book.  In other words, you don't have to use Content Manager to delete books.  Is that correct?

Yes, I delete a sample that after reading it, I didn't want to buy, it great not have to go to the content page when ever you want to delete a book.

[tlrowley]

Could the new sync feature be used to sync your position from the sample to the position in the full book?  That would be useful.

[Gables Girl]

Could the new sync feature be used to sync your position from the sample to the position in the full book?  That would be useful.

I'd love that.  So far no update on my firmware.

[Vampyre]

Maybe Monday for the rest of us?

[sjc]

Mine (today) said:  Updating; it did its thing (I watched w/ excitement) and it still says 1.1 Go figure!!! 

[Vampyre]

I have figured out the dastardly  evil plot that Amazon is about to loose upon us.  They are sending a virus to our Kindles.  Once they crash all of our Kindles, the K2 will be released!

This was a joke.  If this was a real possibility then someone like Harvey would have posted it.  Move along...

[Gables Girl]

I have figured out the dastardly  evil plot that Amazon is about to loose upon us.  They are sending a virus to our Kindles.  Once they crash all of our Kindles, the K2 will be released!

This was a joke.  If this was a real possibility then someone like Harvey would have posted it.  Move along...

I just thought it would brick all of our Kindles the day K2 is released.

[Vampyre]

The only way to avoid it is to deregister your Kindles and send them to me.

[Gables Girl]

The only way to avoid it is to deregister your Kindles and send them to me.

Thanks I'll take my chances. 

[Mikuto]

I don't have an "Update Your Kindle" feature in my settings menu, just my account name, device name, personal info, primary dictionary, annotations and available space.

Is there another place I should be looking? My current version is 1.1 (177110002)

That's where it would be. I have it there, but it's faded out. If you have trouble with contrast you might not be able to see it. Or it was removed with firmware version 1.1 which seems possible, since the Kindle seems to self-update anyway.