Thread: Firmware Update Kindle firmware 5.16.4
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Old 11-01-2023, 02:18 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by Quoth View Post
Well, if you could be sure that the update actually significantly improved performance, or fixed a likely security hole or squashed a bug?

I like to let others test, as too many big companies use the regular users as beta testers and they either lie or don't really say what the update is for.

The generic "improved performance" and "fixed bugs" notice on many Windows & Android updates seems to be a stock mythical notice.

I've seen updates remove features, degrade usability, add bugs or reduce performance. At least on Kobo and Linux you can go back, on Kindle it's impossible, Android nearly impossible (or impossible) and on windows it's harder than it used to be unless your only windows are on VMs with backups. Harder on Linux than it used to be, but you can still boot alternate Kernels.
Sorry, I'll put my tinfoil hat next time I'll update my devices. You can never be too careful.
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