Kindle 3 firmware files

Tiersten · 10-23-2010, 12:02 PM

Amazon don't delete the firmware files off their S3 storage system immediately. This means that you can still download older versions if you adjust the URL as they all follow a strict naming scheme. These links are all direct from Amazon.

The current preview version as of 13 Feb 2011 is 3.1. There doesn't appear to be a release version.

You can NOT downgrade firmware on a Kindle so only apply firmware updates if you're absolutely sure that you want to risk it. There may be bugs or issues which would need another update from Amazon to fix.

As always, do this at your own risk. Applying firmware updates always has some risk attached to it as you may end up with a non functional device which requires service by Kindle customer services.

I'll try to keep this post updated with any new firmware and remove any links that no longer work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.1 (558700031)

Kindle 3G+WiFi - B006 - 3.1 - Preview
Kindle WiFi - B008 - 3.1 - Preview
Kindle 3G+WiFi - B00A - 3.1 - Preview

From looking at the contents of the patch itself, they've changed the Mobi/AZW/Topaz reader (see below), PDF reader, image viewer, browser, indexing, graphics including GUI libraries, power management, audio, WiFi driver and support files, eInk driver and USB driver,

Public Notes -- This feature lets Kindle users choose to make their book notes and highlights available for others to see. Any Kindle user -- including authors, their fans, book reviewers, professors and passionate readers everywhere -- can opt-in to share their thoughts on book passages and ideas with friends, family members, colleagues, and the greater Kindle community of people who love to read. This is a new way for readers to share their excitement and knowledge about books and get more from the books they read. To review and turn on Public Notes in your own books, view the Public Notes of people you follow, track your reading activities, see Popular Highlights and your annotations, and view your full library of books, go to https://kindle.amazon.com. Learn more.

Real Page Numbers -- Our customers have told us they want real page numbers that match the page numbers in print books so they can easily reference and cite passages, and read alongside others in a book club or class. We've already added real page numbers to tens of thousands of Kindle books, including the top 100 bestselling books in the Kindle Store that have matching print editions and thousands more of the most popular books. Page numbers will also be available on our free "Buy Once, Read Everywhere" Kindle apps in the coming months. If a Kindle book includes page numbers, press the Menu key in an open Kindle book to display page numbers. Learn more.

Before You Go ... -- When you reach the end of the book, you can immediately rate the book, share a message about the book with your social network, get personalized recommendations for what to read next, and see more books by the same author. Learn more.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0.4 (547000113)

This firmware was a test/preview version that Amazon sent to specific users who were having issues. It was never released for general updating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0.3 (536720111)

Kindle 3G+WiFi - B006 - 3.0.3 - DO NOT USE
Kindle WiFi - B008 - 3.0.3 - DO NOT USE
Kindle 3G+WiFi - B00A - 3.0.3 - DO NOT USE

The browser text field bug is fixed in 3.0.3.

List of changes made to the firmware. This list is discovered by examining the actual changes made by the firmware update. This is not an official list by Amazon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0.2 (553210206)

This firmware was preinstalled on K3 units which were shipped late December and early 2011. There was never a downloadable version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0.2 (529960105)

Kindle 3G+WiFi - B006 - 3.0.2 - DO NOT USE
Kindle WiFi - B008 - 3.0.2 - DO NOT USE
Kindle 3G+WiFi - B00A - 3.0.2 - DO NOT USE

List of changes made to the firmware. This list is discovered by examining the actual changes made by the firmware update. This is not an official list by Amazon.

One of the updates in 3.0.1 which is still present in 3.0.2 broke text entry fields in the browser. This means that you can't type into password or text boxes on some websites.

This is the current release firmware but it isn't on the Amazon support page for unknown reasons. I've not heard of any showstoppers with 3.0.2 however.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0.1 (525120101)

Kindle 3G+WiFi - B006 - 3.0.1 - DO NOT USE
Kindle WiFi - B008 - 3.0.1 - DO NOT USE
Kindle 3G+WiFi - B00A - 3.0.1 - DO NOT USE

List of changes made to the firmware. This list is discovered by examining the actual changes made by the firmware update. This is not an official list by Amazon.

One of the updates in 3.0.1 broke text entry fields in the browser. This means that you can't type into password or text boxes on some websites.

3.0.1 has some issues with the eInk controller driver which makes the Kindle sensitive to temperature. Do not use this update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0 (515460094)

Amazon never released a 3.0 firmware file as all Kindles were shipped with it preinstalled.

FF2 · 10-23-2010, 03:20 PM

Probably not the correct thread to ask but since you mentioned it:

There is no hack or method of rolling back a firmware update? Merely placing an older version in the root and running the "update" menu item won't do it? Is there some key or field in the update-bin file that could be edited to allow it?

I'm relatively new to the k3 and did upgrade from 3.0.1 to 3.0.2

3.0.2 which are mentioned is curiously missing from the trenches, yet 3.0.3 is still considered beta.

Tiersten · 10-23-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

There is no hack or method of rolling back a firmware update? Merely placing an older version in the root and running the "update" menu item won't do it? Is there some key or field in the update-bin file that could be edited to allow it?

No. The firmware updates are actually a series of binary patches. The patch is one way only as it doesn't contain the original contents. The only way to roll back is to extract a full copy of the firmware from another Kindle and put it back on.

Tiersten · 02-07-2011, 08:19 PM

Added 3.1 -

From looking at the contents of the patch itself, they've changed the Mobi/AZW/Topaz reader (see Amazon site - Journal, page numbers, public notes and "Before You Go" book rating), PDF reader, image viewer, browser, indexing, graphics including GUI libraries, audio, power management, WiFi driver and support files, eInk driver and USB driver.

Its still a massive collection of patches so not a complete firmware image. Its significantly bigger this time because its got quite a lot of patches from previous firmware versions. There is a patch from 550570115 as well which is odd as I can't find any mention of that firmware by anybody at all.

Tiersten · 02-07-2011, 11:59 PM

Amazon have added support for something called a sponsored hotspot which is related to AT&T hotspots. I assume its something like you get access for free (or discounted?) if you're using an AT&T hotspot with your Kindle.

3.1 also breaks the jailbreak. It used to look for any public key which meant it would use the one added by the jailbreak. They've now altered it so that it specifically only checks the two Amazon Kindle public keys. This means all hacks will NOT be able to be installed.

Code:

-KEYFILES=$(ls /etc/uks/*pem)
+KEYFILES="/etc/uks/pubprodkey01.pem /etc/uks/pubprodkey02.pem "

If you've got USB networking already installed for your Kindle then it will still be install after you've updated to 3.1. The /test/bin link is gone so the ~usbNetwork test command won't work but you can enable it by using the auto file in /usbnet/ on the Kindle drive. Once you've enabled it, the only way to disable it is to do it from the command line so don't do this if you don't know what you're doing!

Having USB network access means you can alter the 3.1 filesystem and install/uninstall anything you wish along with reenabling the extra key in the otaup script. Again, don't do this if you don't know what you're doing!

If you apply 3.1 to your existing hacked/jailbroken Kindle then it will disable the jailbreak. This means installing and uninstalling hacks will NOT work when using 3.1. Just a warning...

Tiersten · 02-09-2011, 11:11 AM

The 711 info screens are different as well now. It has a different arrangement and also has a sponsored hotspot flag.

JJanssen · 02-13-2011, 06:11 AM

Quote:

The current preview version as of 8 Feb 2010 is 3.1. There doesn't appear to be a release version.

Surely 3.1 isn't that old?

Tiersten · 02-13-2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJanssen

Surely 3.1 isn't that old?

Uhh yeah. My bad!

Kindle3w_Pdfs · 02-23-2011, 01:59 AM

Can someone provide instructions for how to copy the firmware from one's Kindle to one's computer (before overwriting the firmware with an Amazon update) in order to have the option to restore the old version of the firmware? Tiersten's comment (10/23/2010 8:27pm) implies this can be done, and that it's apparently the only way one can restore a previous firmware version.

grizedale · 02-23-2011, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kindle3w_Pdfs

Can someone provide instructions for how to copy the firmware from one's Kindle to one's computer (before overwriting the firmware with an Amazon update) in order to have the option to restore the old version of the firmware? Tiersten's comment (10/23/2010 8:27pm) implies this can be done, and that it's apparently the only way one can restore a previous firmware version.

Copied from the first post

"You can NOT downgrade firmware on a Kindle so only apply firmware updates if you're absolutely sure that you want to risk it. There may be bugs or issues which would need another update from Amazon to fix."

Kindle3w_Pdfs · 02-25-2011, 05:13 AM

Grizedale, you're disagreeing with Tiersten, who wrote: "The only way to roll back is to extract a full copy of the firmware from another Kindle and put it back on."

Assuming Tiersten is correct that a Kindle can be rolled back given a full copy of older firmware, that appears to imply another Kindle with older firmware won't be necessary if one exercises some foresight: Prior to installing an Amazon update, make a full copy of the firmware of your Kindle, so the copy will be available later if you want to roll back to it.

My question is, what is the procedure? What are the steps to copy the firmware from a Kindle? What are the steps to restore the copy to the Kindle?

02-07-2011, 08:19 PM	#4
Tiersten Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 8641 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi	Added 3.1 - From looking at the contents of the patch itself, they've changed the Mobi/AZW/Topaz reader (see Amazon site - Journal, page numbers, public notes and "Before You Go" book rating), PDF reader, image viewer, browser, indexing, graphics including GUI libraries, audio, power management, WiFi driver and support files, eInk driver and USB driver. Its still a massive collection of patches so not a complete firmware image. Its significantly bigger this time because its got quite a lot of patches from previous firmware versions. There is a patch from 550570115 as well which is odd as I can't find any mention of that firmware by anybody at all. Last edited by Tiersten; 02-07-2011 at 08:44 PM.

02-07-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
Tiersten Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 8641 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi	Amazon have added support for something called a sponsored hotspot which is related to AT&T hotspots. I assume its something like you get access for free (or discounted?) if you're using an AT&T hotspot with your Kindle. 3.1 also breaks the jailbreak. It used to look for any public key which meant it would use the one added by the jailbreak. They've now altered it so that it specifically only checks the two Amazon Kindle public keys. This means all hacks will NOT be able to be installed. Code: -KEYFILES=$(ls /etc/uks/pem) +KEYFILES="/etc/uks/pubprodkey01.pem /etc/uks/pubprodkey02.pem " If you've got USB networking already installed for your Kindle then it will still be install after you've updated to 3.1. The /test/bin link is gone so the ~usbNetwork test command won't work but you can enable it by using the auto file in /usbnet/ on the Kindle drive. Once you've enabled it, the only way to disable it is to do it from the command line so don't do this if you don't know what you're doing! Having USB network access means you can alter the 3.1 filesystem and install/uninstall anything you wish along with reenabling the extra key in the otaup script. Again, don't do this if you don't know what you're doing! If you apply 3.1 to your existing hacked/jailbroken Kindle then it will disable the jailbreak. This means installing and uninstalling hacks will NOT* work when using 3.1. Just a warning... Last edited by Tiersten; 02-08-2011 at 12:40 AM.

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10-23-2010, 03:20 PM	#2
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	Probably not the correct thread to ask but since you mentioned it: There is no hack or method of rolling back a firmware update? Merely placing an older version in the root and running the "update" menu item won't do it? Is there some key or field in the update-bin file that could be edited to allow it? I'm relatively new to the k3 and did upgrade from 3.0.1 to 3.0.2 3.0.2 which are mentioned is curiously missing from the trenches, yet 3.0.3 is still considered beta.

02-09-2011, 11:11 AM	#6
Tiersten Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 8641 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3G+WiFi	The 711 info screens are different as well now. It has a different arrangement and also has a sponsored hotspot flag.

02-23-2011, 01:59 AM	#9
Kindle3w_Pdfs Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	Can someone provide instructions for how to copy the firmware from one's Kindle to one's computer (before overwriting the firmware with an Amazon update) in order to have the option to restore the old version of the firmware? Tiersten's comment (10/23/2010 8:27pm) implies this can be done, and that it's apparently the only way one can restore a previous firmware version.

02-25-2011, 05:13 AM	#11
Kindle3w_Pdfs Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: kindle 3 wifi	Grizedale, you're disagreeing with Tiersten, who wrote: "The only way to roll back is to extract a full copy of the firmware from another Kindle and put it back on." Assuming Tiersten is correct that a Kindle can be rolled back given a full copy of older firmware, that appears to imply another Kindle with older firmware won't be necessary if one exercises some foresight: Prior to installing an Amazon update, make a full copy of the firmware of your Kindle, so the copy will be available later if you want to roll back to it. My question is, what is the procedure? What are the steps to copy the firmware from a Kindle? What are the steps to restore the copy to the Kindle?

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