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Old 12-17-2010, 03:04 PM   #82
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Originally Posted by screwballl View Post
I understand that BUT, if your wifi and/or 3G is turned off, there is no way for the device to automatically turn it back on without you specifically turning it on yourself.
YOU as the owner have to turn wifi/3G on before it will check for updates.

Wifi and/or 3G OFF = no automatic update while turned off
It's turned on and off through software, there isn't a physical switch like there is on a laptop. So you would basically be trusting the firmware not to switch it on without your permission. But by owning a Kindle you already agreed that Amazon can monitor your use of the device, so it wouldn't really be without your permission anyway.
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