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Critical Update For Kindle

Bambino — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 23:33:05 GMT

Devices will not work after March 22nd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201994710

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

jonsie — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 23:37:03 GMT

I got the email about 10 days ago so both Kindles now updated.

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Cleoriff — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:08:07 GMT

And mine.

Amazon are excellent with this. I had emails ....then every time I logged on to Amazon, which is virtually every couple of days, I was reminded till I updated....

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Bambino — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:16:46 GMT

Not being a Kindle owner I wasn't aware that warnings had been sent out. This article is only from a day or two ago.

http://time.com/4264684/amazon-kindle-update-download/

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Cleoriff — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:53:50 GMT

I had two in fact...one was the original one from years ago....now passed on to a family member. The warning given was for that one. My second device is the Kindle Fire. This automatically updated (as soon as it was recharged) Only the earlier versions which are running outdated software need to manually update

(Apologies @Bambino I should have taken time to clarify)

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Bambino — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:23:53 GMT

Not a problem @Cleoriff. I have the Kindle app on my tablet, but to be perfectly honest, I don't recall seeing an update recently. I presume this update is for specific devices. I'm sure many people in the forum own Kindles, but maybe don't use them frequently, particularly if they're older versions (the Kindle, not the person), so I thought I'd post the link to make sure anyone who might have one knew about this.

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Cleoriff — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:40:56 GMT

I think it was important to post. It made me double check (March 22nd is only 2 days away) I agree that many people will still have the 1st generation models and they need to update quickly.

In fact, unless @Anonymous has bought a new device recently she will need an update.

I bought mine because I travel a lot and read avidly.....Sadly I still don't use it as I should. I love books, the look, smell and feel of them. I just seem to enjoy them more when they're 'proper books'....(My husband thinks I could open my own library)

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:44:26 GMT

I have one of the original kindles but haven't received an email

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Cleoriff — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:53:56 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I have one of the original kindles but haven't received an email

You should log onto Amazon then @Anonymous and see if yours needs updating?

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Anonymous — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:58:00 GMT

I will do thanks @Cleoriff

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Bambino — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:31:24 GMT

The link in my first post will take you straight to the page you need @Anonymous.

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Anonymous — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:18:25 GMT

Thanks very much @Bambino

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Anonymous — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:26:42 GMT

thank you @Bambino & @Cleoriff

I have the basic Kindle bought by me to treat myself 2 years ago on a big birthday

I havn't used it often, but I don't wish it to be useless

I have not had an email from Amazon, where I bought it from

I can't find the charger

I shall take it in tomorrow to my friendly town laptop centre man to see if he can help ... I'm useless when downloading / updating stuff as I was with Windows 10, now sorted by nice man in town

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Cleoriff — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:37:47 GMT

Needs to be done before Tuesday @Anonymous

You need to follow @Bambino's link and navigate round Amazon to 'Your Kindle' It will tell you if yours needs updating...

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Toby — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:04:42 GMT

Good thing to update everyone on @Bambino! Nicely done.

@Cleoriff, I'm contemplating getting a Kindle. I assume you would recommend? The Kobos look nice too.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:29:18 GMT

@Toby wrote:
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@Cleoriff, I'm contemplating getting a Kindle. I assume you would recommend? The Kobos look nice too.

They are certainly a lot cheaper now then when I bought my Kindle Fire when it was first released. (£49.99 now as opposed to £109 Back in 2011)

However, I only ever bought it as a book library for travel to Spain...Personally I prefer 'real books' so it isn't used as much as it should be. ... Having said all that, it has gone into my case for travel tomorrow.

@Bambino's link gave me 'a shot in the arm'.....

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

jonsie — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:45:32 GMT

Yes there is nothing like the smell and feel of a book...

....but I have over 200 books in device weighing 400 grammes, backlit so there is no need disturb others in the same bed at night and with the ability to access wifi with any number of apps and films.

As a travelling accessory there is no equal, get the latest books downloaded instantly for half the price of a paper copy, it's amust have for me since I purchased one some five years ago. I even had one shipped by Amazon to Thailand in 3 days after an unfortunate accident with my original.

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Cleoriff — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:57:17 GMT

The biggest joke for me...

.... A couple of years ago I travelled to Spain with family. I had the kindle and a lot of 'real' books. No-one in the family had ever thought of buying a Kindle. Sitting by the pool I read my books...the grandson used my Kindle...when he finished for the day, someone else picked it up to read another book. So yes I know the sense of a using a Kindle.....but I have no sense at all when it comes to buying books....

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:02:42 GMT

just to update you @Bambino & @Cleoriff I have given my basic Kindle away today ... I don't use it, like you Cleo' I prefer a 'real book', & have plenty to go at in my home ... the young man was grateful for the Kindle & I told him about tomorrow's critical date

Re: Critical Update For Kindle

jonsie — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:38:10 GMT

Just in case you missed the update.....

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-update-kindle-lost-connectivity-wi-fi/