New FW 5.3.2.1. KT

adegir1952 · 03-07-2013, 09:12 AM

Hi all

I just found out there by ForoKindle this new update, which has not mentioned anything mobilread.

Should we take what we have in our KT to update without problems?

ixtab · 03-07-2013, 11:03 AM

There are no noticeable differences wrt 5.3.2, so it should be safe to update, but you can just as well simply stay with the current version.

For users of jailbroken devices:

The jailbreak stays intact, as do the modifications. (Hey, for once they seem to not have re-obfuscated the Java classes... IOW: first tests indicate that Collections Manager and JBPatch continue to work).

Depending on the amount of customizations, a direct upgrade from a modified 5.3.2 to 5.3.2.1 might still fail, but it's not very likely.

adegir1952 · 03-07-2013, 11:33 AM

Thanks Ixtab for answering so fast.

I hope to have no problems

adegir1952 · 03-07-2013, 01:13 PM

Hi

My KT has been updated by wifi without any problems

DreamWriter · 03-07-2013, 01:50 PM

In case anyone's curious about the changes with this update...

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

Kindle Touch Software Update 5.3.2.1 includes the following new features:

A new user interface
Whispersync for Voice
Enhanced Parental Controls
Book Covers
Time-to-Read
Recommended Content
Enhanced book samples
Navigate graphic novels, and comics

JSWolf · 03-07-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

In case anyone's curious about the changes with this update...

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

Kindle Touch Software Update 5.3.2.1 includes the following new features:

A new user interface
Whispersync for Voice
Enhanced Parental Controls
Book Covers
Time-to-Read
Recommended Content
Enhanced book samples
Navigate graphic novels, and comics

Actually, that's incorrect. That's all from the 5.3.2 update. The 5.3.2.1 update doesn't actually say what's new/fixed/changed from the 5.3.2 update.

DreamWriter · 03-07-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Actually, that's incorrect. That's all from the 5.3.2 update. The 5.3.2.1 update doesn't actually say what's new/fixed/changed from the 5.3.2 update.

Thanks for the correction. I was just going by what it says on Amazon's 5.3.2.1 update page (linked above). I don't have a Kindle Touch, so I couldn't check for myself.

booklover6 · 03-07-2013, 03:48 PM

Mine must have updated this morning without me noticing.

zzroger · 03-15-2013, 11:43 AM

I downloaded the new firmware, twice now, when I try to apply it I get the message 'update failed, error 006'
Any suggestions?

apastuszak · 03-16-2013, 11:00 AM

Does this mean the Touch has the same UI as the Paperwhite now?

HarryT · 03-16-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apastuszak

Does this mean the Touch has the same UI as the Paperwhite now?

Yes. That happened with the 5.3.2 firmware update.

apastuszak · 03-16-2013, 04:56 PM

Hmmm.... I wonder if if would be worth it to get the Kindle Touch refurbed over a Paperwhite?

booklover6 · 03-16-2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apastuszak

Hmmm.... I wonder if if would be worth it to get the Kindle Touch refurbed over a Paperwhite?

Depends on how badly you want the light.

The touch has audio and 4GB and an ugly silver color.

The paperwhite has the light, 2GB, and is black.

I have them both, like them both, but had to put a black skin on my touch. I like that it can hold more files. But nothing beats the light on the paperwhite!

HarryT · 03-17-2013, 03:38 AM

The PW also has a higher resolution screen. That makes a considerable difference, IMHO.

booklover6 · 03-17-2013, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The PW also has a higher resolution screen. That makes a considerable difference, IMHO.

I forgot about that. Maybe that's the other reason why the paperwhite is my favorite.

03-07-2013, 09:12 AM	#1
adegir1952 Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 126 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madrid Spain Device: kindle touch	New FW 5.3.2.1. KT Hi all I just found out there by ForoKindle this new update, which has not mentioned anything mobilread. Should we take what we have in our KT to update without problems?

03-07-2013, 01:50 PM	#5
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	In case anyone's curious about the changes with this update... http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200790650 Kindle Touch Software Update 5.3.2.1 includes the following new features: A new user interface Whispersync for Voice Enhanced Parental Controls Book Covers Time-to-Read Recommended Content Enhanced book samples Navigate graphic novels, and comics Last edited by DreamWriter; 03-07-2013 at 01:56 PM.

03-15-2013, 11:43 AM	#9
zzroger Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo & Kindle Touch	Update error I downloaded the new firmware, twice now, when I try to apply it I get the message 'update failed, error 006' Any suggestions?

03-07-2013, 11:03 AM	#2
ixtab (offline) Posts: 2,907 Karma: 6736092 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: K3, K4, K5, KPW, KPW2	There are no noticeable differences wrt 5.3.2, so it should be safe to update, but you can just as well simply stay with the current version. For users of jailbroken devices: The jailbreak stays intact, as do the modifications. (Hey, for once they seem to not have re-obfuscated the Java classes... IOW: first tests indicate that Collections Manager and JBPatch continue to work). Depending on the amount of customizations, a direct upgrade from a modified 5.3.2 to 5.3.2.1 might still fail, but it's not very likely.

03-07-2013, 11:33 AM	#3
adegir1952 Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 126 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madrid Spain Device: kindle touch	Thanks Ixtab for answering so fast. I hope to have no problems

03-07-2013, 01:13 PM	#4
adegir1952 Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 126 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madrid Spain Device: kindle touch	Hi My KT has been updated by wifi without any problems

03-07-2013, 03:48 PM	#8
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Mine must have updated this morning without me noticing.

03-16-2013, 11:00 AM	#10
apastuszak Evangelist Posts: 435 Karma: 125599 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem, PA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, nook Glowlight Plus, Apple iPad Air 2	Does this mean the Touch has the same UI as the Paperwhite now?

03-16-2013, 04:56 PM	#12
apastuszak Evangelist Posts: 435 Karma: 125599 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem, PA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, nook Glowlight Plus, Apple iPad Air 2	Hmmm.... I wonder if if would be worth it to get the Kindle Touch refurbed over a Paperwhite?

03-17-2013, 03:38 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The PW also has a higher resolution screen. That makes a considerable difference, IMHO.

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