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Originally Posted by Khopai
An other question related to the first one
So the kindle is not registered and still with the factory firmware, 4.0_130.
I'd like to connect it to the wifi to test the Web browser and see if it can be of any use for me.
If i do that, any risk the FW update is forced to the device OR that some other update is downloaded to force me for a registration with Amazon?
I know it's an old device, but maybe someone remember something about this.
Please no need to debate about the usefulness of registring with amazon or not, it's just a personal decision.
Thanks
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I believe that a Kindle 4 on v4.0 is no longer able to connect to Amazon for registration or firmware updates, so connecting it to WiFi should not force an update to the device.
There was a critical update back in 2016 that had to be installed in order to continue using Amazon with Kindles manufactured prior to 2012. For the Kindle 4, that critical version was 4.1.3. Since you're on an earlier version, you should be free of Amazon at this time. See here:
https://www.slashgear.com/amazon-kin...rrow-21432684/
Should you want to register this Kindle with Amazon in the future, you'll need to download and manually upgrade the firmware first.