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I downloaded it a minute ago from Amazon it was easy. The same procedure as with any of my other Kindles. I don't know what it does yet, I'm still playing with it, but thought I'd let others know.
ETA: I would add a link, but I don't know how, everytime I try it shows me logged in on Amazon.
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2012, 04:28:04 PM » |
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My kindle touch's "Update your kindle" button is greyed out , and i still have 5.0.0 I have wireless on. What is the problem?
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2012, 04:32:48 PM » |
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My kindle touch's "Update your kindle" button is greyed out , and i still have 5.0.0 I have wireless on. What is the problem?
It will come down via wireless eventually. . . .but they don't tend to push it out to all kindles at one time. . . .if you're not in a hurry, my suggestion would be to leave wireless on most of the time for the next few days; chances are it'll show up. You may want to keep it plugged in overnight if the charge is low. But if you want the update sooner rather than later you can follow the link in the previous post and follow the steps given there to load it manually. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2012, 04:37:05 PM » |
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It will come down via wireless eventually. . . .but they don't tend to push it out to all kindles at one time. . . .if you're not in a hurry, my suggestion would be to leave wireless on most of the time for the next few days; chances are it'll show up. You may want to keep it plugged in overnight if the charge is low.
But if you want the update sooner rather than later you can follow the link in the previous post and follow the steps given there to load it manually.
Thank you! No, I assumed that it came to all kindles as soon as it came out. (Thiis is my first kinde) But i will leave my wifi on. Also, what does this update actually do? |
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2012, 04:43:05 PM » |
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Also, what does this update actually do?
This is what Amazon says "We have a new, free software update available for your Kindle Touch that you can manually download. This update features general software improvements for Kindle Touch." I just put it on, so I haven't been able to tell what it is exactly. But it was easy to put on. They will probably push it out, I've just gotten used to doing it myself, so I do. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2012, 05:08:29 PM » |
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People on the Amazon forums seem to think that turning pages and returning to home is faster after the update. But they admit it could be some sort of placebo effect. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2012, 05:42:35 PM » |
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updating now.
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2012, 05:48:20 PM » |
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OK, page turning is faster.
but why not make a better looking home screen?
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 06:42:08 PM » |
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Thanks for letting us know about the update. I just updated mine. The one thing I've noticed is when I have a book open it lists the title of the book, the battery strength and the time in a black bar at the top. I don't remember that being there before. Is it new or did I just not notice it before?
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2012, 06:44:51 PM » |
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Thanks for letting us know about the update. I just updated mine. The one thing I've noticed is when I have a book open it lists the title of the book, the battery strength and the time in a black bar at the top. I don't remember that being there before. Is it new or did I just not notice it before?
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 06:50:10 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 07:26:14 PM » |
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Page turns, at least on my Touch, seem much faster.
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2012, 08:42:41 PM » |
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I have to agree that the formerly sluggish page turns seem speedier, and it seems to wake faster. They're headed in the right direction. I just hope it won't be long until they add the page rotation.
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« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2012, 06:06:55 AM » |
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Did they release the landscape option?
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« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2012, 07:57:03 AM » |
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Just updated mine, i dont think its a major update, perhaps just a few bug fixes and speed improvements. Cant see anything else tho  |
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« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2012, 08:36:00 AM » |
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Faster page turns is good but I really want the progress bar back! Still got my fingers crossed for that on future updates.
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« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2012, 04:38:49 PM » |
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They fixed a big problem for me. Previously when I sent a newspaper article over from calibre to my Touch, there would be no sections. It behaved more like a book than a newspaper. Now, the sections are properly formatted and newspapers are much easier to read. Yay!!
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« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2012, 06:53:11 PM » |
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Faster page turns is good but I really want the progress bar back! Still got my fingers crossed for that on future updates.
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« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2012, 07:06:01 PM » |
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I agree about the progress bar. They can get rid of the %, give me back my progress bar!
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« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2012, 08:48:12 PM » |
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Is the update # the same as the System Version?
If not, how can I tell if I have the software update?
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« Reply #22 on: January 18, 2012, 12:17:08 PM » |
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I have never plugged any of my Ks into my computer. Rather not. Not techie. Keep it as simple as possible. So I've had my K Touch wifi / 3G turned on for going on 24 hours. No update. What is with that?? (My wifi is working fine.)
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« Reply #23 on: January 18, 2012, 12:30:03 PM » |
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I am still waiting as well.
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« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2012, 12:32:47 PM » |
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Is the update # the same as the System Version?
If not, how can I tell if I have the software update?
From the Home screen, touch "Menu" on the top toolbar > Settings > Menu (top toolbar) > Device Info. The 4th item listed on the Device Info popup will be Firmware Version. Mine is Kindle 5.0.1 (Ignore the numbers in the parentheses.) Betsy |
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