Will connecting to the internet lead to firmware update?

Len666 · 05-07-2011, 12:06 PM

Hi Folks.

My wife and I both have a Kindle 3W. We have a huge amount of ebooks so we don't really need to shop at Amazon e.a.

I am thinking, when I do want to use the browser and connect to the internet using wifi, what will happen? Will Amazon try to update my Kindle with new firmware?

Will that have consequences in any way? I just use it like it came, no jailbreaking or so. Our Kindles are using 3.0.1. at the moment.

Sorry for sounding both paranoid and ignorant but these thoughts do come up.

Thanks for your time,
Len.

abookreader · 05-07-2011, 12:46 PM

yes, if you turn Whispernet on and there is a current firmware update active - then you will receive it unless you install one of the hacks to prevent automatic updates. You can find those up in the developers forum.

I'm just curious though, is there a particular reason you don't want the most current firmware?

HarryT · 05-07-2011, 01:36 PM

You really should update. There were significant stability problems with the browser in firmware 3.0.1 which have subsequently been fixed.

Len666 · 05-07-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abookreader

I'm just curious though, is there a particular reason you don't want the most current firmware?

Well, I guess it's not 100% rational but I just don't like the idea of not being in charge over my own stuff.
Next to that our Kindles work just fine, so I don't feel any need.
Third, maybe I want to experiment in the future and would the firmware of that moment prevent that. I have no idea if you can roll back to previous versions.

Thank you, and Harry T. for your replies.
Len.

JaneD · 05-07-2011, 05:49 PM

Well, the latest update went out over wifi, not the 3G network. I've been able to turn on my 3G many many times without it updating (because I don't have a wifi connection).

But usually they do send the updates out over 3G, I think that last one was just too big to justify the cost of doing so.

Len666 · 05-07-2011, 06:11 PM

Thanks Jane,
I connected to the internet, update was downloaded via wifi and I could choose if I wanted to update or not. The procedure is totally clear now of course.
Len.

pidgeon92 · 05-07-2011, 11:48 PM

My K3 never updated, and I connect to wireless often. There is no guaranty one was or the other.

chas0039 · 05-08-2011, 08:51 AM

As a related question, if the Kindle only updates over WiFi, how are those of us with no WiFi supposed to update? My Nook allows me to download the file and transfer over USB; any way to do this with Kindle?

HarryT · 05-08-2011, 08:59 AM

Yes, you can do the same with the Kindle.

mr ploppy · 05-08-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Len666

Third, maybe I want to experiment in the future and would the firmware of that moment prevent that.

If it did it would only be a temporary problem because the people who enable experimenting would issue an update soon after.

05-07-2011, 12:06 PM	#1
Len666 Enthusiast Posts: 24 Karma: 11070 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: On board of our sailboat Device: Kindle 3W	Will connecting to the internet lead to firmware update? Hi Folks. My wife and I both have a Kindle 3W. We have a huge amount of ebooks so we don't really need to shop at Amazon e.a. I am thinking, when I do want to use the browser and connect to the internet using wifi, what will happen? Will Amazon try to update my Kindle with new firmware? Will that have consequences in any way? I just use it like it came, no jailbreaking or so. Our Kindles are using 3.0.1. at the moment. Sorry for sounding both paranoid and ignorant but these thoughts do come up. Thanks for your time, Len.

05-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#6
Len666 Enthusiast Posts: 24 Karma: 11070 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: On board of our sailboat Device: Kindle 3W	Update over wifi Thanks Jane, I connected to the internet, update was downloaded via wifi and I could choose if I wanted to update or not. The procedure is totally clear now of course. Len.

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05-07-2011, 12:46 PM	#2
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	yes, if you turn Whispernet on and there is a current firmware update active - then you will receive it unless you install one of the hacks to prevent automatic updates. You can find those up in the developers forum. I'm just curious though, is there a particular reason you don't want the most current firmware?

05-07-2011, 01:36 PM	#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 really should update. There were significant stability problems with the browser in firmware 3.0.1 which have subsequently been fixed.

05-07-2011, 05:49 PM	#5
JaneD Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1057749 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LA, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2013	Well, the latest update went out over wifi, not the 3G network. I've been able to turn on my 3G many many times without it updating (because I don't have a wifi connection). But usually they do send the updates out over 3G, I think that last one was just too big to justify the cost of doing so.

05-07-2011, 11:48 PM	#7
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	My K3 never updated, and I connect to wireless often. There is no guaranty one was or the other.

05-08-2011, 08:51 AM	#8
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	As a related question, if the Kindle only updates over WiFi, how are those of us with no WiFi supposed to update? My Nook allows me to download the file and transfer over USB; any way to do this with Kindle?

05-08-2011, 08:59 AM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, you can do the same with the Kindle.

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