Amazon Kindle: Show firmware version - how it works
To find out whether the firmware of your Amazon Kindles is still up-to-date, you can view the installed software version. We'll tell you how this works in this practical tip.
Show software version of Amazon Kindles
Amazon regularly releases new software versions for its eBook readers. You can view the currently installed firmware at any time in the Kindle settings:
- First turn on your Amazon Kindle.
- Then press the menu button with the three horizontal bars on the start screen.
- Now select the "Settings" entry.
- In the settings window you can see your currently installed software version in the bottom right corner.
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If your Kindle software is out of date, you should update your Amazon reader manually.