Updating your Kindle is an automatic and free process. The updates include improvements and / or fixes to problems that may have been caused by previous versions or the devices themselves. This is one of the fundamental reasons why you should always keep your Kindle up to date, but why are we sometimes unable to update it?
In September of this year, Amazon’s Kindles underwent their first major interface redesign. It is common for Kindle e-book readers to receive regular software updates, but the interface has not been updated since 2016. Currently, users with an 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite have the 5.14.1.1 software update available and those who have a Kindle from the seventh to the tenth generation, can update to version 5.14.1. It is very important that for the correct functioning of your Kindle you have it updated to the latest possible version. If you cannot update, these are some of the reasons that may prevent it.
Internet connection
In order to access automatic software updates or to be able to synchronize our books correctly, the first thing we need is to have an Internet connection through the Kindle’s WiFi. It is important that we make sure that no mode such as Flight Mode is activated on the device.
Other reasons why you may not be able to update your Kindle may be because you have not yet added a WiFi network so that the device can connect to the Internet. If you still don’t have a network configured, these are the steps you have to follow:
- Turn on your Kindle e-book
- Access the Menu button on the Home screen and select the Settings option
- Enter the section of Wireless, WiFi or Bluetooth connections
- Select the WiFi Networks option and enter the corresponding password to access
- If the password is correct, your Kindle will already be connected to the network
Once you have the WiFi connection activated, your Kindle should receive regular updates without any problem. If for some reason you do not have an Internet connection in your e-book, you can also update it manually from the Amazon website by selecting the Kindle model to download the update.
Your version is too old
Another reason why you may find it difficult to update your Kindle is because you have too old a version of the device and Amazon is no longer creating updates for that generation.
If the version of your Kindle is earlier than versions 5.3.2, 5.3.2.1, 5.3.7, 5.3.7.1 or 5.3.7.2, it is best to consult the section of previous software versions of the fourth generation Kindle Touch for instructions on Amazon .
If you have jailbroken
The jailbreak is a hack that you can do to your Kindle to be able to add software without having to depend on the approval of the device. If you jailbreak your Kindle, your device will be compatible with other eBook formats such as EPUB, you can install more non-Amazon eBook stores or use screensavers.
But, be careful with carrying out this type of hacking. By performing this process you will lose the entire warranty of your Kindle and also the support provided by Amazon. Although it may seem that it has its advantages, it also has its negative consequences and may be one of the reasons why you cannot update your Kindle.
