Fire OS 5 Update

tubemonkey · 06-05-2016, 11:34 PM

Fire (5th Generation) Software Updates

Fire OS 5.1.2.1 has updated to Fire OS 5.1.4 for 5th Gen Fire devices only. 4th Gen Fire devices will continue to run 5.1.2.1.

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We have a new, free software update available for your Fire (5th Generation). This update automatically downloads and installs on your device when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device via USB cable.

* On Deck - On Deck downloads Amazon Videos to your Fire tablet so you have something to watch even when you are offline. Videos downloaded by On Deck are stored on your device or SD card depending on your storage setting. On Deck downloads in a special shadow mode, using storage only when it's available, and won't impact performance. When you download apps, videos, music, books, and other content, On Deck automatically makes room – there’s no hassle of needing to clear out the space yourself. On Deck will never block you from using your storage the way that you want. On Deck is currently available on Fire (5th Generation), Fire HD 8 (5th Generation), and Fire HD 10 (5th Generation).

* Download Books and Periodicals to Your SD Card - You can now download Kindle books, magazines, and newspapers to your MicroSD card.

Barbara1955 · 06-06-2016, 11:50 PM

I got those on the Last update. So whats this current update get us?

Breathinlady · 06-07-2016, 05:36 PM

My Fire 10 HD is still at OS 5.1.2 am I just at the end of the list for the update or have other with the 10 HD received theirs?

tubemonkey · 06-07-2016, 06:01 PM

My $50 Fire updated to 5.1.4 the day I started this thread.

I wonder if 4th gen Fires will get the update?

Breathinlady · 06-07-2016, 06:35 PM

Yes all 3 of my 7" Fires have updated days ago...not the 10.

Barbara1955 · 06-08-2016, 01:28 PM

Mine says Last update April 27th 5.1.2
No updates found ... as of today

Purple Lady · 06-11-2016, 11:37 AM

Does anyone know if there's a way to stop the automatic downloads? My HD 8 is very slow to start with and I don't want it to be any slower. My tablet and phone both have 3 gb ram, so I'm used to quicker devices.

Tarana · 06-11-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Does anyone know if there's a way to stop the automatic downloads? My HD 8 is very slow to start with and I don't want it to be any slower. My tablet and phone both have 3 gb ram, so I'm used to quicker devices.

Not sure what you are trying to stop, but just turn on airplane mode and nothing downloads. You can then go on Amazon and directly download the upgrade. I'm sure it's there somewhere. Always is.

Katie, I pressed SYNC and happened to go to the spot where you find out what version system you have and it was downloading the new update. After it downloads, it asked if I wanted to update and it did. All done in about 4 minutes. My sister got hers automatically yesterday and she has a series 4. Mine is series 5.

Purple Lady · 06-11-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

Not sure what you are trying to stop, but just turn on airplane mode and nothing downloads. You can then go on Amazon and directly download the upgrade. I'm sure it's there somewhere. Always is.

Katie, I pressed SYNC and happened to go to the spot where you find out what version system you have and it was downloading the new update. After it downloads, it asked if I wanted to update and it did. All done in about 4 minutes. My sister got hers automatically yesterday and she has a series 4. Mine is series 5.

The update automatically downloads movies it thinks you might want to watch. It's called On Deck.

On Deck downloads Amazon Videos to your Fire tablet so you have something to watch even when you are offline. Videos downloaded by On Deck are stored on your device or SD card depending on your storage setting.

mitford13 · 06-12-2016, 04:03 PM

I don't have the 5th generation Fire, but I did see someone post this On Deck info today:

To disable on deck:
1. From the Home screen, tap Video from category bar.
2. Tap Library, then tap the Menu icon or swipe in from the left edge of the screen.
3. Tap Settings, then tap the switch next to On Deck to turn it off.

Purple Lady · 06-12-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mitford13

I don't have the 5th generation Fire, but I did see someone post this On Deck info today:

To disable on deck:
1. From the Home screen, tap Video from category bar.
2. Tap Library, then tap the Menu icon or swipe in from the left edge of the screen.
3. Tap Settings, then tap the switch next to On Deck to turn it off.

Thanks! You can also change this under Settings, Amazon Application Settings, Video. I always forget they have settings set up like that. It just seems weird to me.

Barbara1955 · 06-12-2016, 08:50 PM

Wish my Fire 10 would update in 4-5 mins

Been 9 HOURS & still not updating!

Barbara1955 · 06-14-2016, 12:38 PM

My Update is ready to install. when I tap the Install it starts to install then turns the Fire OFF! Its been doing this for a long time. I don't mean it goes to sleep it Totally shuts itself Off! Trying to get it back on is hard.
So how can I get the New Updates???

Barbara1955 · 06-14-2016, 02:50 PM

The yellow line goes ALL the way to the end it STOPS! Goes right back to the Tape to Update! This is going on 2 DAYS!

Breathinlady · 06-14-2016, 03:24 PM

Have you tried to do a restart of the Fire? Often that works for me when things go wrong.

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06-06-2016, 11:50 PM	#2
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I got those on the Last update. So whats this current update get us?

06-07-2016, 05:36 PM	#3
Breathinlady Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 2968914 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indiana Device: K3, Kindle Fire HD,HD6,10HD,2 Fire Phones iPod touch, iPad3, Nexus 10	My Fire 10 HD is still at OS 5.1.2 am I just at the end of the list for the update or have other with the 10 HD received theirs?

06-07-2016, 06:01 PM	#4
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	My $50 Fire updated to 5.1.4 the day I started this thread. I wonder if 4th gen Fires will get the update?

06-07-2016, 06:35 PM	#5
Breathinlady Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 2968914 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indiana Device: K3, Kindle Fire HD,HD6,10HD,2 Fire Phones iPod touch, iPad3, Nexus 10	Yes all 3 of my 7" Fires have updated days ago...not the 10.

06-08-2016, 01:28 PM	#6
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Mine says Last update April 27th 5.1.2 No updates found ... as of today

06-11-2016, 11:37 AM	#7
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	Does anyone know if there's a way to stop the automatic downloads? My HD 8 is very slow to start with and I don't want it to be any slower. My tablet and phone both have 3 gb ram, so I'm used to quicker devices.

06-12-2016, 04:03 PM	#10
mitford13 Guru Posts: 682 Karma: 6449368 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Device: iPad Air2, Fire HD10, Paperwhite, Kobo App	I don't have the 5th generation Fire, but I did see someone post this On Deck info today: To disable on deck: 1. From the Home screen, tap Video from category bar. 2. Tap Library, then tap the Menu icon or swipe in from the left edge of the screen. 3. Tap Settings, then tap the switch next to On Deck to turn it off.

06-12-2016, 08:50 PM	#12
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Wish my Fire 10 would update in 4-5 mins Been 9 HOURS & still not updating!

06-14-2016, 12:38 PM	#13
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	My Update is ready to install. when I tap the Install it starts to install then turns the Fire OFF! Its been doing this for a long time. I don't mean it goes to sleep it Totally shuts itself Off! Trying to get it back on is hard. So how can I get the New Updates???

06-14-2016, 02:50 PM	#14
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	The yellow line goes ALL the way to the end it STOPS! Goes right back to the Tape to Update! This is going on 2 DAYS!

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06-14-2016, 03:24 PM	#15
Breathinlady Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 2968914 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indiana Device: K3, Kindle Fire HD,HD6,10HD,2 Fire Phones iPod touch, iPad3, Nexus 10	Have you tried to do a restart of the Fire? Often that works for me when things go wrong.