Kindle Paperwhite Update Version 5.3.0

JoHunt · 11-07-2012, 03:47 PM

Kindle Paperwhite Update Version 5.3.0

We have a new, free software update available for the Kindle Paperwhite that you can download. The software update will be delivered automatically via wireless to your Kindle Paperwhite in the coming weeks or you can download it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=201064850

New features in this update include:
* Improved Fonts: We have made changes to Palatino, Baskerville, and Futura fonts to make them look even better on Kindle Paperwhite. You will notice this when reading books, as well as in menus. We've also improved the Japanese and Chinese fonts on your Kindle and tuned spacing to provide a better reading experience.
* Turn off Recommended Content in Home: You can now turn on or off recommended content from the Kindle Store on the Home screen.
* Smoother sample-to-book experience: When you buy the book after reading the sample, we will now automatically start the book at your last reading location in the sample and remove the sample from your Kindle.
* Easier access to Settings: When reading a book, you can now access Settings directly from the menu.
* Simplified Chinese Support: You can now use your Kindle Paperwhite in Simplified Chinese.
* Improved Manga: We've added a new Fit-to-Screen Mode that improves the readability of Manga and maximizes the use of your Kindle screen.
* Page Refresh in Comics and Manga: You can now specify a page refresh setting for comic books and manga independent of the refresh setting for books.

new · 11-07-2012, 03:59 PM

Wow, that sounds great. Did you download the update?

I, once again, ordered the Paperwhite today. Delivery date December 24! I have read better reviews so I really, really want one.

sparklemotion · 11-07-2012, 04:16 PM

Thank you for the link! I updated.

So nice to be able to remove the recommendations without disabling the store. Also, making it easier to access settings is so much nicer. The fonts do seem to look a little better too.

JoHunt · 11-07-2012, 04:18 PM

I just updated mine. The fonts do look better plus I agree, it's great to finally turn off recommendations in cover view without the need for parental controls

AZImmortal · 11-07-2012, 04:27 PM

For anyone who has the ability to do so, I'd be interested in seeing pictures of the fonts before and after the update.

vxf · 11-07-2012, 05:15 PM

I updated.
I can't tell any difference in fonts. They still look very washed out for me, compared to my KT.
Being able to turn off recommended content without having to disable the store is nice. I appreciate easier access to settings.

Overall... meh... not much here. I was expecting more from fonts - it was obvious that a patch was needed. I think we will soon see another one...

shanghaichica · 11-07-2012, 05:26 PM

Ah well I'm going to do the update. I hope I don't regret it like I did with the last update for the kindle keyboard.

Nicky_oz · 11-07-2012, 05:27 PM

how does one turn off recommended content? is it as simple as going to list view?

Nicky_oz · 11-07-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vxf

I updated.
I can't tell any difference in fonts. They still look very washed out for me, compared to my KT.
Being able to turn off recommended content without having to disable the store is nice. I appreciate easier access to settings.

Overall... meh... not much here. I was expecting more from fonts - it was obvious that a patch was needed. I think we will soon see another one...

I completely agree, i cannot tell the bloody difference. And I cannot work out how to turn off recommended content, I have a special offers one , so perhaps i'm not able to.
Amazon why do you make simple things so hard, I'm missing my first gen Nook already!

sparklemotion · 11-07-2012, 05:39 PM

Only a few of the fonts were changed. Did you try the ones that were changed? Although I'm guessing you likely did. The change is very subtle. I agree they could still use more work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky_oz

I completely agree, i cannot tell the bloody difference. And I cannot work out how to turn off recommended content, I have a special offers one , so perhaps i'm not able to.
Amazon why do you make simple things so hard, I'm missing my first gen Nook already!

Hit the settings button, choose device options, then personalize your kindle, then under recommended content turn it off.

Dragoro · 11-07-2012, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the heads up!

vxf · 11-07-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky_oz

I completely agree, i cannot tell the bloody difference. And I cannot work out how to turn off recommended content, I have a special offers one , so perhaps i'm not able to.
Amazon why do you make simple things so hard, I'm missing my first gen Nook already!

My guess is, this one is intentionally hidden...
But yes, it's es Sparkle described above. It worked for me, but my PW is also non-SO.

booklover6 · 11-07-2012, 06:54 PM

Am I imagining things, or did the update change the color temperature? Mine is different now.

jswinden · 11-07-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Am I imagining things, or did the update change the color temperature? Mine is different now.

Other than possibly altering the brightness levels, a FW update cannot change the LEDs temperature. You get what you got. The temperature of an LED is based on the LED itself and whatever coating gets applied to it.

copyrite · 11-07-2012, 07:01 PM

I see no difference in the font(s), but I do appreciate easier access to Settings, and consequently the WiFi on/off (Airplane Mode as Amazon prefers to call it).

11-07-2012, 03:47 PM	#1
JoHunt I am what I am Posts: 6,625 Karma: 62235665 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: iPad3, Voyage	Kindle Paperwhite Update Version 5.3.0 Kindle Paperwhite Update Version 5.3.0 We have a new, free software update available for the Kindle Paperwhite that you can download. The software update will be delivered automatically via wireless to your Kindle Paperwhite in the coming weeks or you can download it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=201064850 New features in this update include: * Improved Fonts: We have made changes to Palatino, Baskerville, and Futura fonts to make them look even better on Kindle Paperwhite. You will notice this when reading books, as well as in menus. We've also improved the Japanese and Chinese fonts on your Kindle and tuned spacing to provide a better reading experience. * Turn off Recommended Content in Home: You can now turn on or off recommended content from the Kindle Store on the Home screen. * Smoother sample-to-book experience: When you buy the book after reading the sample, we will now automatically start the book at your last reading location in the sample and remove the sample from your Kindle. * Easier access to Settings: When reading a book, you can now access Settings directly from the menu. * Simplified Chinese Support: You can now use your Kindle Paperwhite in Simplified Chinese. * Improved Manga: We've added a new Fit-to-Screen Mode that improves the readability of Manga and maximizes the use of your Kindle screen. * Page Refresh in Comics and Manga: You can now specify a page refresh setting for comic books and manga independent of the refresh setting for books.

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new K3, K4B, KDX, KFHD, PW1&2 Posts: 704 Karma: 3000002 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Device: K3, K4B, KDX3G, KFHD, PW1, PW2	Wow, that sounds great. Did you download the update? I, once again, ordered the Paperwhite today. Delivery date December 24! I have read better reviews so I really, really want one.

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sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,865 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Thank you for the link! I updated. So nice to be able to remove the recommendations without disabling the store. Also, making it easier to access settings is so much nicer. The fonts do seem to look a little better too.

11-07-2012, 04:18 PM	#4
JoHunt I am what I am Posts: 6,625 Karma: 62235665 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: iPad3, Voyage	I just updated mine. The fonts do look better plus I agree, it's great to finally turn off recommendations in cover view without the need for parental controls

11-07-2012, 04:27 PM	#5
AZImmortal Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 5555611 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Nexus 7	For anyone who has the ability to do so, I'd be interested in seeing pictures of the fonts before and after the update.

11-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#6
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	I updated. I can't tell any difference in fonts. They still look very washed out for me, compared to my KT. Being able to turn off recommended content without having to disable the store is nice. I appreciate easier access to settings. Overall... meh... not much here. I was expecting more from fonts - it was obvious that a patch was needed. I think we will soon see another one...

11-07-2012, 05:26 PM	#7
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 991 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11,15 Pro Max,iPad mini 7,colorsoft	Ah well I'm going to do the update. I hope I don't regret it like I did with the last update for the kindle keyboard.

11-07-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
Nicky_oz Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle PW, Nook, Kindle Keyboard, iPad.	how does one turn off recommended content? is it as simple as going to list view?

11-07-2012, 05:46 PM	#11
Dragoro Lovecraft Fan Posts: 414 Karma: 539914 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch	Thanks for the heads up!

11-07-2012, 06:54 PM	#13
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Am I imagining things, or did the update change the color temperature? Mine is different now.

11-07-2012, 07:01 PM	#15
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: Kindle	I see no difference in the font(s), but I do appreciate easier access to Settings, and consequently the WiFi on/off (Airplane Mode as Amazon prefers to call it).