Software updates automatically download and install on your Kindle when connected wirelessly. These free software updates include general improvements and performance enhancements.
Note: Determine what Kindle E-Reader model you're using before downloading any software updates. Refer to Identify Your Kindle E-Reader.
Note: If your device is on a version older than 4.1.3, please visit Previous software versions for Kindle (4th and 5th Generation) for instructions.
Note: If your device is on an older version than 5.3.2, 5.3.2.1, 5.3.7, 5.3.7.1 or 5.3.7.2, please Previous software versions for Kindle Touch (4th Generation) for instructions.
Note: If your device is on a version older than 3.4.2, please visit Previous software versions for Kindle Keyboard (3rd Generation) for instructions.
Note: If you have a software version before 2.3, download and install Software Update 2.3 first, and then complete the steps above.
Note: If you have a software version before 2.3, download and install Software Update 2.3 first, and then complete the steps above.
Note: If you have a software version before 1.2, download and install Software Update 1.2 first, and then complete the steps above.
To download the Source Code, Legal Notices or Release Notes visit Source Code Notice.
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