Kindle touch worth updating firmware?

msxer · 06-10-2014, 05:41 PM

I have a Kindle touch I acquired two years ago. It got version 5.1.2 firmware and for some reason it doesn't update when I connect to wi-fi.
My question is I would bennefit of anything from the newer firmware or should I keep it like is.
I'm not having any issue.

pidgeon92 · 06-10-2014, 08:17 PM

Amazon only does updates via wi-fi for a limited time. Beyond that you can download the update(s):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200790650

Not sure what the updates included, but no reason not to have the latest firmware unless you've installed hacks that are incompatible.

HarryT · 06-11-2014, 06:12 AM

You'd definitely benefit from it. The update gives the Touch the PW's user interface, which is (IMHO) a huge improvement.

jbcohen · 06-11-2014, 07:34 AM

Look at the risk/return ratio. The worst that could happen is that you would need a new kindle, I doubt it would come to that though. The most likely down side is that you would need to spend a few minutes figuring out how to do that and Amazon will tell you how to do that. So there is little downside and as Harry T puts it significant upside. Go for it.

msxer · 06-11-2014, 07:58 AM

Thanks for the replies.
I tried the manual update, followed the instructions, it got in the update screen, some minutes passed, reset, and then... Nothing happens. Still on 5.1.2.
I repeated the process twice.

Anyone had that problem?

HarryT · 06-11-2014, 08:08 AM

You reset it, or it reset itself? It should be the latter.

I'd suggest phoning Kindle Customer Service and asking their advice. They're very helpful.

msxer · 06-11-2014, 08:14 AM

It reseted itself.

HarryT · 06-11-2014, 08:15 AM

Did you get the updater screen with the bars moving across as the firmware updated?

msxer · 06-11-2014, 08:23 AM

Yes, everything seemed to go right, besides final result.

HarryT · 06-11-2014, 08:31 AM

Hmmm. Have you tried doing another reset?

msxer · 06-11-2014, 08:35 AM

Yes, I tried a manual reset too.

HarryT · 06-11-2014, 08:36 AM

I'm afraid my only suggestion is to contact Kindle CS. It certainly should work. Worked fine for me.

msxer · 06-11-2014, 08:38 AM

Cool. I'm gonna try it when I get home and post the outcome.

pidgeon92 · 06-11-2014, 11:46 AM

Did you note that you need to do two updates since you are currently at 5.1.2?

First you need to install Software Update 5.3.2.1, Then you need to install Software Update 5.3.7.1 on top of that. If you try to only install Software Update 5.3.7.1, the installation will fail.

msxer · 06-11-2014, 01:12 PM

Yes, pidgeon92. I tried installing 5.3.2.1 only.

06-10-2014, 05:41 PM	#1
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Kindle touch worth updating firmware? I have a Kindle touch I acquired two years ago. It got version 5.1.2 firmware and for some reason it doesn't update when I connect to wi-fi. My question is I would bennefit of anything from the newer firmware or should I keep it like is. I'm not having any issue.

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06-10-2014, 08:17 PM	#2
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Amazon only does updates via wi-fi for a limited time. Beyond that you can download the update(s): http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200790650 Not sure what the updates included, but no reason not to have the latest firmware unless you've installed hacks that are incompatible.

06-11-2014, 06:12 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You'd definitely benefit from it. The update gives the Touch the PW's user interface, which is (IMHO) a huge improvement.

06-11-2014, 07:34 AM	#4
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Look at the risk/return ratio. The worst that could happen is that you would need a new kindle, I doubt it would come to that though. The most likely down side is that you would need to spend a few minutes figuring out how to do that and Amazon will tell you how to do that. So there is little downside and as Harry T puts it significant upside. Go for it.

06-11-2014, 07:58 AM	#5
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Thanks for the replies. I tried the manual update, followed the instructions, it got in the update screen, some minutes passed, reset, and then... Nothing happens. Still on 5.1.2. I repeated the process twice. Anyone had that problem?

06-11-2014, 08:08 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You reset it, or it reset itself? It should be the latter. I'd suggest phoning Kindle Customer Service and asking their advice. They're very helpful.

06-11-2014, 08:14 AM	#7
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	It reseted itself.

06-11-2014, 08:15 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Did you get the updater screen with the bars moving across as the firmware updated?

06-11-2014, 08:23 AM	#9
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Yes, everything seemed to go right, besides final result.

06-11-2014, 08:31 AM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Hmmm. Have you tried doing another reset?

06-11-2014, 08:35 AM	#11
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Yes, I tried a manual reset too.

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06-11-2014, 08:36 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm afraid my only suggestion is to contact Kindle CS. It certainly should work. Worked fine for me.

06-11-2014, 08:38 AM	#13
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Cool. I'm gonna try it when I get home and post the outcome.

06-11-2014, 11:46 AM	#14
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Did you note that you need to do two updates since you are currently at 5.1.2? First you need to install Software Update 5.3.2.1, Then you need to install Software Update 5.3.7.1 on top of that. If you try to only install Software Update 5.3.7.1, the installation will fail.

06-11-2014, 01:12 PM	#15
msxer Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Yes, pidgeon92. I tried installing 5.3.2.1 only.