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Originally Posted by geekmaster
Yes, it will install and BRICK your kindle if it is a (serial number based) version mismatch. No the kindles do NOT reject these factory updates.
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I think I've managed to do this. Started from 5.8.1.
- Serial begins with G090G1, matched to Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) WiFi
- Downloaded update_PW3_5.6.1.1_initial.bin under PW3 from the pastebin
- Connected Kindle to PC, placed file in drive root, safely removed, unplugged USB cable, home > menu > settings > menu > update > confirmed
- Kindle flickers a bunch, reboots a bunch, then settles on "Your Kindle Needs Repairing"
During boot loop USB is accessible short-term; any suggestions or am I SOL?