Monday, March 21, 2016

Critical Software Update for Kindle E-Readers-Complete by March 22, 2016

Customers using an outdated software version on Kindle e-readers require an important software update by March 22, 2016 in order to continue to download Kindle books from the Cloud, access the Kindle Store, and use other Kindle services on their device.

Urgent: This update needs to be completed by March 22, 2016.
Important: If you do not update your device by March 22, 2016, you will receive the following message on your device: Your Kindle is unable to connect at this time. Please make sure you are within wireless range and try again. If the problem persists, please restart your Kindle from the Menu in Settings and try again. If you see this message on your device on or after March 22, you will need to manually install the latest software update for your device. Go to Fire & Kindle Software Updates for more details.
The following devices require the latest software version:
Device and YearSoftware Version Your Device NeedsUpdate via Wireless (2G/3G) or Wi-Fi
Kindle 1st Generation (2007)1.2.1Use Wireless
Kindle 2nd Generation (2009) *2.5.8Use Wireless
Kindle DX 2nd Generation (2009) *2.5.8Use Wireless
Kindle Keyboard 3rd Generation (2010) **3.4.2 or higherUse Wi-Fi
Kindle 4th Generation (2011)4.1.3 or higherUse Wi-Fi
Kindle 5th Generation (2012)4.1.3 or higherUse Wi-Fi
Kindle Touch 4th Generation (2011) **5.3.7.3 or higherUse Wi-Fi
Kindle Paperwhite 5th Generation (2012) **5.6.1.1 or higherUse Wi-Fi
Kindle Paperwhite 6th Generation (2013)No Update NeededNo Update Needed
Kindle 7th Generation (2014)No Update NeededNo Update Needed
Kindle Voyage 7th Generation (2014)No Update NeededNo Update Needed
Kindle Paperwhite 7th Generation (2015)No Update NeededNo Update Needed
* For these devices, even if you are running software version 2.5.8, if you have not connected to wireless (2G/3G) since October 5, 2015, please connect now.
** For these devices, even if your device has built-in 3G, you will need to connect to Wi-Fi to receive the latest software update.

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