Thread: Kindle PW3 with 5.12.4 firmware - problems and solutions
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Old 07-09-2020, 08:04 PM   #11
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I...in the meantime I got the cover bug (it is a bug or a "feature?")
I suspect that Amazon considers it to be a feature. It was actually a change in Amazon's servers to return a small generic cover image instead of an error when a request is made by the Kindle for the cover thumbnail for an ASIN that does not exist. This stops the Kindle from repeatedly attempting to download the cover. It reduces server traffic and improves battery life. That this change causes problems for those who sideload books is an unfortunate side effect.


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I hope they will update the firmware and this one is not really the latest version.
I believe that no further releases will be forthcoming. There is no sign on Amazon's Source Code Notices page that they have attempted to build a newer firmware version for the PW3.
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