Software Update Kindle Paperwhite. The update file for my Kindle was 199 MB. Compare the firmware version number to what Amazon has listed on their Kindle Software Updates page for your specific model.
Depending on your internet speed this might take a while. There are two ways to update your Kindles software. Message Your Kindle Is Updatingappears.
However you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device.
The Kindle Paperwhite is included in the fifth generation of the devices that have been produced so the firmware version begins with 5. Kindle Paperwhite Original Poster 3 months ago As far as I can tell the file downloaded ends in 5133bin so it should be the correct file but if nobody else is able to update either then clearly it isnt only me. Tap the Menuicon again and then tap Update Your Kindle. These free software updates include general improvements and performance enhancements.