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Old 12-20-2016, 08:40 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Barty View Post
Yeah, it's tricky. Maybe something like: "now, you need to install a normal (consumer) firmware for your device using the same "update your kindle" method in step ___. You can download the latest firmware for your device from Amazon's web site."

Of course i don't know if it's safe to tell people to get whatever the latest firmware is at the moment. Another complication.
I had a nightmare last night.

Acronyms Used
  • UYK :: Literally: Update Your Kindle. Implies: SIoAI
    Meaning the menu (or panel) entry in the Settings section of the GUI.
    This entry starts the installation of an Amazon (only) update file placed in the topmost level of visible, USB, storage.
    Notes:
    • U :: Update
      Once restricted to the literal meaning.
      Now means: Start
    • Y :: Your
      Empty of meaning, there never has been a button that would that Update someone else's Kindle.
      Now means: Installation of
    • K :: Kindle
      Empty of meaning, there never has been a button that would Update any other device than the Kindle it is displayed on.
      Now means: Amazon Image
    Although packages containing Mobileread after market add-ins include the word 'update' in their filenames, this menu entry will not install them.
Further details can be found at:
http://www.acronymfinder.com/~/searc...K&string=exact
Which you can see (at the time this was written) that there isn't much help for this Acronym.


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