Kindle Upgrade May Provide You With OpenDyslexic Typeface
Yesterday (February 17, 2016) we received notice that my wife’s Kindle Fire software needed updating. So, we plugged it in and let it run according to the manufacturer’s instructions so that the updated software could be downloaded to the device.
In looking through some details regarding the upgrades on Amazon’s Website, I chanced to see that for the Kindle Voyage, for example, the software updates now provided the OpenDyslexic typeface as a new option. (see the text below).
Whether or not this option is available on other devices I don’t know…users would have to check their specific Kindles following the update to determine if this option has been enabled. But at the least, Amazon has “heard” the dyslexic community’s cry for help…and responded! Thank you, Amazon!!!
Theodore Jerome Cohen
Kindle Voyage (7th Generation) Software Updates
The latest software version for Kindle Voyage (7th Generation) is 5.7.2.1. This update automatically downloads and installs on your Kindle Voyage when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device via USB cable.
The software update includes general improvements and the following new features:
• A new Home screen layout, which features access to your recent books, your Reading List on Goodreads, and personalized recommendations from the Kindle Store.
• A new Book Recommendations feature that allows you to choose your favorite genres and rate books you've already enjoyed to see a list of recommended titles.
• A new Quick Actions menu that allows you to quickly turn on Airplane Mode, sync your Kindle, manage your light settings, and more.
• OpenDyslexic font, an open source font that some dyslexic readers may prefer.
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Original e-mail received by T. Cohen on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from Amazon:
Your Kindle Keyboard (3rd Generation) requires an important software update to continue downloading e-books and using Kindle services.
This important update applies to Kindle e-readers released prior to 2014. Visit our Help page for a complete list of impacted devices.
To receive the update, follow these steps:
• Plug your Kindle in to charge during the update.
• Connect to Wi-Fi.
• From the Home screen of your Kindle, select Menu or tap the Menu icon. Then choose Sync and Check for Items.
• Leave your Kindle connected to both power and Wi-Fi overnight, or until the update is complete.
The software update will download and install automatically, even if your device is asleep. Your device may restart multiple times during the update process. You will get a final confirmation letter on your device when the update is complete, which can be found in your Kindle Library.
If you do not update the device software by March 22, 2016, you will no longer be able to access Kindle services or get the update via Wi-Fi. To resume access, you will need to manually update the software on your Kindle. Please visit our Help page for more details on how to update manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I no longer have or use my Kindle e-reader?
If you no longer have or use your Kindle e-reader, deregister it from your account today.
First, go to www.amazon.com/mycd and log into your Amazon account. Click on the Your Devices tab and select the Kindle e-reader you want to deregister. Click Deregister.
How do I connect to Wi-Fi?
You can find out more about connecting to Wi-Fi on our Help page.
How can I get help updating my Kindle e-reader?
For more information, visit our Help page.
Thank you for reading with Kindle, and be sure to connect your device to Wi-Fi regularly to receive all future software updates.
Sincerely,
The Amazon Kindle Team
© 2016 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Amazon, the Amazon logo, Kindle, and Prime are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon.com, 410 Terry Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109-5210.
In looking through some details regarding the upgrades on Amazon’s Website, I chanced to see that for the Kindle Voyage, for example, the software updates now provided the OpenDyslexic typeface as a new option. (see the text below).
Whether or not this option is available on other devices I don’t know…users would have to check their specific Kindles following the update to determine if this option has been enabled. But at the least, Amazon has “heard” the dyslexic community’s cry for help…and responded! Thank you, Amazon!!!
Theodore Jerome Cohen
Kindle Voyage (7th Generation) Software Updates
The latest software version for Kindle Voyage (7th Generation) is 5.7.2.1. This update automatically downloads and installs on your Kindle Voyage when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device via USB cable.
The software update includes general improvements and the following new features:
• A new Home screen layout, which features access to your recent books, your Reading List on Goodreads, and personalized recommendations from the Kindle Store.
• A new Book Recommendations feature that allows you to choose your favorite genres and rate books you've already enjoyed to see a list of recommended titles.
• A new Quick Actions menu that allows you to quickly turn on Airplane Mode, sync your Kindle, manage your light settings, and more.
• OpenDyslexic font, an open source font that some dyslexic readers may prefer.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custome...
Original e-mail received by T. Cohen on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from Amazon:
Your Kindle Keyboard (3rd Generation) requires an important software update to continue downloading e-books and using Kindle services.
This important update applies to Kindle e-readers released prior to 2014. Visit our Help page for a complete list of impacted devices.
To receive the update, follow these steps:
• Plug your Kindle in to charge during the update.
• Connect to Wi-Fi.
• From the Home screen of your Kindle, select Menu or tap the Menu icon. Then choose Sync and Check for Items.
• Leave your Kindle connected to both power and Wi-Fi overnight, or until the update is complete.
The software update will download and install automatically, even if your device is asleep. Your device may restart multiple times during the update process. You will get a final confirmation letter on your device when the update is complete, which can be found in your Kindle Library.
If you do not update the device software by March 22, 2016, you will no longer be able to access Kindle services or get the update via Wi-Fi. To resume access, you will need to manually update the software on your Kindle. Please visit our Help page for more details on how to update manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I no longer have or use my Kindle e-reader?
If you no longer have or use your Kindle e-reader, deregister it from your account today.
First, go to www.amazon.com/mycd and log into your Amazon account. Click on the Your Devices tab and select the Kindle e-reader you want to deregister. Click Deregister.
How do I connect to Wi-Fi?
You can find out more about connecting to Wi-Fi on our Help page.
How can I get help updating my Kindle e-reader?
For more information, visit our Help page.
Thank you for reading with Kindle, and be sure to connect your device to Wi-Fi regularly to receive all future software updates.
Sincerely,
The Amazon Kindle Team
© 2016 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Amazon, the Amazon logo, Kindle, and Prime are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon.com, 410 Terry Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109-5210.
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