Apr 28, 2015 Kindle for Mac reading app gives users the ability to read Kindle books on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. You’ll have access to over 1,000,000. books in the Kindle Store, including best sellers and new releases. Amazon’s Whispersync technology automatically syncs your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices. Read and download Amazon Other KINDLE PAPERWHITE User's Manual online. Download free Amazon user manuals, owners manuals, instructions, warranties and installation guides, etc. The manual is automatically downloaded on the desktop or in the file downloads of your computer. The same way is also possible if you prefer to search by choosing the menu: Brands. A complete help is available by the menu: Help.
If you want the latest Kindle features right this second (or you missed a past update), the best way to get an immediate update for your Kindle is to do it manually. Read on as we show you how to easily update your Kindle.
As a general rule, Amazon’s over-the-air updates are usually hiccup free (even though they might take upwards of a month to slowly roll out to every Kindle across the globe). But maybe your Kindle stopped updating for no reason (like ours did), or maybe you’re just in a rush to get the latest and greatest features. Whatever your reasons, you don’t have to wait for Amazon to roll that update out.
Step One: Identify Your Kindle Model
Although we’ll be updating a second generation Kindle Paperwhite in this tutorial, the same technique we’ll guide you through works on all the different Kindle models. The first and foremost step is that you identify which Kindle you have in order to ensure you’re comparing the right software version for your model and downloading the appropriate update.
Rather than squint at the tiny model number on the back of your case and then Google the model number, the simplest method is to check the serial number as the first four alphanumeric characters indicate the model/generation of your Kindle.
If your Kindle is linked to your Amazon account ,simply log into your Amazon Content and Devices dashboard and click on the “Your Devices” tab. Select the Kindle you want to update and read the notation beside it, like so:
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In the case of the Kindle I’m interested in updating today, the first four characters of the serial number are B0D4. You can also find the serial number by turning your Kindle on and looking in the Settings > Device Info menu. Once you have the first four characters, you can reference the following list to determine exactly which model you have. Save yourself some time and use Ctrl+F to search for the character string.
- Kindle 1 (2007): B000
- Kindle 2 (2009): B002, B003
- Kindle DX (2010: B004, B005, B009
- Kindle Keyboard (2010): B006, B008, B00A
- Kindle 4 (2011): B00E, B023, 9023
- Kindle Touch (2012): B00F, B010, B011, B012
- Kindle Paperwhite 1 (2012): B024, B01B, B01C, B01D, B01F, B020
- Kindle Paperwhite 2 (2013): B0D4, 90D4, B0D5, 90D5, B0D6, 90D6, B0D7, 90D7, B0D8, 90D8, B0F2, 90F2, B017, 9017, B060, 9060, B062, 9062, B05F, 905F
- Kindle 7 (2014): B001, B0C6, 90C6, B0DD, 90DD
- Kindle Voyage (2014): B00I, B013, B053, B054
- Kindle Paperwhite 3 (2015): G090
- Kindle Oasis (2016): G0B0
- Kindle 8 (2016): B018
Once you’ve double checked your serial number against the list, it’s time to grab the actual update files.
Step Two: Download the Update
Armed with the version number of your Kindle—in our case, confirmed by the serial number, the Paperwhite 2—head over to the Amazon Fire & Kindle Software Updates page. Scroll down until you get to the Kindle section and then match up the Kindle you have with the appropriate model. Remember, there may be multiple versions of the same model—this is why we went searching for the serial number in step one.
Once you’ve selected the model, you’ll see a download link with the current version number listed. Take note of the version number but don’t download it just yet.
Before you download the update, confirm that version number is higher than the current version on your Kindle. On your Kindle, navigate to Menu > Settings > Menu > Device Info. You’ll see a screen like the following one.
Clearly, the firmware version we have on our Paperwhite (5.6.1) is behind the most recent version as of this writing (5.8.5). Somewhere along the line, we got the summer 2016 update but missed out on the big fall 2016 update that ushered in the new home screen layout. Now, with the discrepancy between the most recent version and our version confirmed, we can download the update file. Click on the link “Download Software Update [version number]”. It’ll save the update as a .bin file.
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Step Three: Copy the Update to Your Kindle and Install It
Once the download is complete, attach your Kindle Paperwhite to your computer with a USB cable and copy the update .BIN file to the root directory of your Kindle Paperwhite. The file must be in the top level folder, so if your computer mounts the Kindle as the F drive, the path to the coped update package should be F:update_kindle_[version number].bin
Once the file is placed in the root directory of your Kindle device, right-click on the Kindle’s drive and choose Eject to unmount it from your system. Go ahead and unplug it.
Now, you simply need to instruct the Kindle to update via the Kindle’s menu system. On the Kindle, navigate to Menu > Settings to enter the settings menu, then tap the Menu button again from within the settings menu and select “Update Your Kindle.” Press OK and then wait. (If the “Update Your Kindle” option is grayed out, that means the Kindle was unable to locate the .bin file; confirm you placed it in the root directory and try again.)
After your Kindle reboots (don’t be concerned if it takes a minute or longer to finish rebooting and updating), repeat the version check process by looking in the Device Info menu. You should see an updated version number, and, with newer Kindle operating systems releases, you can even read the release notes right on your device by tapping the “More Info” button:
Your Kindle is now up to date with the latest features and you didn’t have to wait for the device to automatically update over the air. While we hope your future OTA updates are smoother, it’s easy (once you know where to look) to manually grab an update and refresh your Kindle to the latest version.
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People can read Amazon Kindle books on Kindle eReaders, Kindle Fire tablets as well as other smart devices with Kindle apps installed. Generally, once a device is registered to an Amazon account, all Kindle books under that account will be synced automatically with Internet connected.
However, if we want to read non-Amazon books on Kindle or purchased Kindle books do not shown on the device due to a connection problem, we will have to transfer books from computer to Kindle manually. This guide will tell you how to transfer books to Kindle, Kindle Fire (HD), Kindle Paparwhite, Kindle for Android/iPad app from PC or Mac.
Note: If you were a Kindle e-ink device owner (such as Kindle Paperwhite), here I strongly recommend you directly read this part.
Step 1: Make sure your personal books are MOBI format.
Amazon Kindle does not support EPUB books, but supports MOBI (DRM-free) and PDF formats. I personally prefer MOBI to PDF because the former is more flexible and better for reading.
Books downloaded from torrent sites are often EPUB files. If you want to transfer these books to Kindle for reading, you will have to do something to make these epub files readable on the Kindle. Follow this complete guide to send EPUB books to Kindle.
If you want to transfer eBooks purchased from Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Sony or other stores to Kindle, things will be a little tough. These books are typically DRM protected so we can't directly convert the formats. Instead, we have to strip the DRM restrictions first. DRM-protected PDF books also have to be decrypted because Kindle only supports DRM-free PDF.
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Step 2: Transfer books to Kindle, Kindle Fire(HD) and Kindle apps from computer
Once the books are open MOBI or PDF, we can easily transfer them from PC/Mac to Kindle, Paperwhite, Kindle Fire (HD), Kindle for Android / iPad app with USB or wirelessly.
To transfer books to Kindle
- Connect your device to computer via USB.
- Double click the drive to open it and view the folders.
- Select the item you want to transfer (mobi or pdf).
- Copy books to the folder (documents) under Kindle drive.
- Or you can also use the Send-to-Kindle email address.
For each case below, I mainly explain how to transfer MOBI eBooks to Kindle with USB, which also works on PDF docs. To transfer books to Kindle without a USB cable, you should first find out the device email address (mentioned in each case), then send your books to the given device/app address.
1. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle/Paperwhite eReader |
2. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle Fire (HD) tablets |
3. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle for Android app |
4. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle for iPad app |
5. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle without USB |
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1. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and other Kindle E-ink readers
Here I take the Kindle Paperwhite for example.
1 Connect the Kindle device to computer with the USB cable. It will be recognised as a 'Kindle' drive.
2Drag and drop the MOBI books to the 'documents' folder under Kindle drive.
3 Eject Kindle from computer. The loaded books will display under 'Device' shelf.
Send-to-Kindle E-mail Address of Kindle Paperwhite:
Tap the menu icon (top right corner) from the home screen, then 'Settings' -> 'Device Options' -> 'Personalize your Kindle' -> 'Send-to-Kindle E-mail'.
For conventional Kindle, select 'Settings' from the home screen menu and use the Next page and Previous Page buttons to get the Send-to-Kindle E-mail.
This tool helps us directly transfer books from Kindle / Kobo to Kindle e-ink, no matter your books are DRMed or not. Highly recommend this tool to those people who collected hundreds of eBooks files and had a Kindle or Kobo device.
2. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD
Note that Kindle Fire (HD) does not come with a USB cable. If you don't have a USB cable, get the Send-to-Kindle email address of the Kindle Fire and transfer MOBI or PDF books to it wirelessly.
Here I take the Kindle Fire for example.
How to transfer MOBI or PDF books to Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD with USB:
1 Connect your Kindle Fire (HD) to computer with the USB cable and it will be recognized as a Kindle drive.
2 Copy and paste your MOBI books to the 'Books' folder under the Kindle Fire (HD) Drive.
3 Check the transferred books by tapping 'Books' (on the top menu bar) then 'Device'.
Send-to-Kindle E-mail Address of Kindle Fire:
Tap the top right corner, select 'More...' -> 'My Account' to get the device email address.
3. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle for Android app
Here I take the Nexus 7 for example.
1 Connect your Android tablet or smart phone to PC.
2 Go to the 'Kindle' folder of your Android device storage. Copy and paste the MOBI books to that folder.
3 Tap the menu icon in the top right corner of Kindle app, then select 'On Device' to check the transferred books.
Send-to-Kindle E-mail Address of Kindle for Android app:
Tap the menu icon (top left corner), then 'Setting' to get the 'Send-to-Kindle E-mail Address'.
4. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to iPad / iPod / iPhone Kindle app
There is no way to directly transfer MOBI books to Kindle iPad / iPod / iPhone app with iTunes. In this case, we can use Kindle email system to send personal MOBI books to the email address of Kindle for iPad app. PDF files can be transferred to iPad with iTunes (opened with iBooks by default) or with Kindle for iPad email address (opened with Kindle for iPad app by default).
Send-to-Kindle E-mail Address of Kindle for iPad app:
Tap the gear icon in the bottom right corner and select 'Send-to-Kindle Email Address'.
5. Transfer MOBI/PDF books to Kindle wirelessly (without a USB cable)
As long as we know the email addresses of the Kindle devices or apps, we will be able to send DRM-free MOBI and PDF books to Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Fire (HD), Kindle for Android / iPad app wirelessly.
1Add your own (sender) email address to Kindle Approved Personal Document E-mail List.
Visit Manage Your Kindle to sign in, go to 'Your Kindle Account' from the left side menu and select 'Personal Document Settings'. Pay attention to the 'Approved Personal Document E-mail List' and select 'Add a new approved e-mail address.' Enter your e-mail address then click 'Add Address.'
2 Compose an empty email (empty subject and empty body), attach your MOBI or PDF docs and input the Send-to-Kindle E-mail address to send.
Tap sync icon on the Kindle device or Kindle app. In minutes, you will find the sent MOBI and PDF docs under 'All Items' and 'Docs' category (Cloud). (This screenshot was taken on Nexus 7.)
Note:
When you transfer PDF books to Kindle from computer, you will find the books not shown under 'Books' (on device) shelf or category. That's right. PDF books typically display under 'Docs' (on device) shelf.
If your purchased Kindle books are not auto synced due to an Internet issue, you can download the books to your computer (Amazon site -> 'Manage Your Kindle' under 'Your Account' -> 'Actions...' -> 'Deliver to my...' -> 'Download and transfer via USB') to download the books to your computer. The downloaded books are typically AZW3. Transfer them to your Kindle device or app according to steps above.
With this method to transfer your books you can also sync the furtheset page you last read, highlight, notes, etc.. For details please read this guide whispersync for Kindle.
Conclusion
This guide is based on Windows OS, but it also works if you want to transfer books to Kindle from Mac. As long as the books are not protected and converted to Kindle supported formats (MOBI or PDF), we will be able to read eBooks from other sources without confining to Amazon.
This guide is writen for Kindle or Kindle Fire users or lovers. We also gathered top 10 kindle fire cool tricks, see the full list below.
Trick 1How to Set Wallpaper on Kindle Fire
Trick 2How to Root Kindle Fire
Trick 3Turn Kindle Fire into Android Tablet
Trick 4Cool Apps for Kindle Fire
Trick 5Install Flash Player on Kindle Fire
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Trick 6Sites to Download Free Kindle Books
Trick 7Share Kindle Fire Books with Friends
Trick 8Print from Kindle Fire
Trick 9Transfer files to Kindle
Trick 10More Helpful Tips Freebies for Kindle Fire
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Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.blogspot.com.