Kindle Paperwhite 5 Gen 11 2022 - Firmware Upgrades?

zaqxsw · 01-13-2025, 05:41 PM

With all of the discussions around the new Amazon Paperwhite Gen 12 not being able to download and USB transfer eBooks, I'm getting concerned about continuing to install updated firmware on my Kindle Paperwhite 5 Gen 11 2022.

Other than searching these forums, anything else I should be doing to protect my now very valuable PW Gen 11? I'm guessing it will be the last PW I buy.

Heaven help me if I ever have to attempt a battery changeout. My attempt back in 2017 on a Paperwhite 2 - Generation 5 was disastrous. NP right now as the Gen 11 battery is still in great shape due to good charging practices.

DNSB · 01-13-2025, 05:57 PM

So far, the latest firmware revisions for the pre-2024 Kindles has not affected D&T functionality. OTOH, that functionality comes from Amazon's end so they could remove it without needing any firmware upgrades. I suspect in the not too distant future, the D&T via USB line will simply disappear from the More actions dropdown menu.

zaqxsw · 01-13-2025, 06:18 PM

Yes, I'm running the latest PW Gen 11 firmware v5.17.1.0.3 with no issues.

Do you think that this possible, future restriction would also affect public library borrowed books?

Thanks for the reply!

DNSB · 01-13-2025, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaqxsw

Yes, I'm running the latest PW Gen 11 firmware v5.17.1.0.3 with no issues.

Do you think that this possible, future restriction would also affect public library borrowed books?

Thanks for the reply!

Very likely. I'm actually surprised that they are not already treated like KU loans with the "This title is unavailable for download and transfer" banner. OTOH, that would have no affect on me since my local libraries only do ePub (and a very few PDF) ebooks.

01-13-2025, 05:41 PM	#1
zaqxsw Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 - Gen 11 2022	Kindle Paperwhite 5 Gen 11 2022 - Firmware Upgrades? With all of the discussions around the new Amazon Paperwhite Gen 12 not being able to download and USB transfer eBooks, I'm getting concerned about continuing to install updated firmware on my Kindle Paperwhite 5 Gen 11 2022. Other than searching these forums, anything else I should be doing to protect my now very valuable PW Gen 11? I'm guessing it will be the last PW I buy. Heaven help me if I ever have to attempt a battery changeout. My attempt back in 2017 on a Paperwhite 2 - Generation 5 was disastrous. NP right now as the Gen 11 battery is still in great shape due to good charging practices.

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01-13-2025, 05:57 PM	#2
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 45,906 Karma: 168959602 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	So far, the latest firmware revisions for the pre-2024 Kindles has not affected D&T functionality. OTOH, that functionality comes from Amazon's end so they could remove it without needing any firmware upgrades. I suspect in the not too distant future, the D&T via USB line will simply disappear from the More actions dropdown menu.

01-13-2025, 06:18 PM	#3
zaqxsw Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 - Gen 11 2022	Yes, I'm running the latest PW Gen 11 firmware v5.17.1.0.3 with no issues. Do you think that this possible, future restriction would also affect public library borrowed books? Thanks for the reply!

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