Can a Kindle 1 Have an Upgrade?
According to 'Wired' magazine, e-books are starting to outsell hardcovers on Amazon, suggesting a rise in popularity of accompanying reader devices and tools such as Kindle. If you own an original Kindle, known as a Kindle 1, you can enhance and prolong its functionality and your user experience by upgrading the software on your device. An upgraded Kindle allows you to zoom in on images and also introduces a new and quick approach to deleting files directly from the Home menu. Support for Greek characters and monospace fonts are also included.
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Upgrade Features
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Unless you are considering a complete hardware swap out, the main way to upgrade your Kindle is to update the software version. The latest software available is version 1.2, which can be downloaded for free from the Amazon website. Key upgrade features include image zoom, enhanced content management, and improved character and font support. The software should not be upgraded onto later hardware versions of the Kindle.
Wireless Upgrade
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The default software upgrade method for the Kindle 1 is via an automatic wireless connection. Provided that the wireless connection is up and the device is in sleep mode, the Kindle will automatically check for updates and download and install as they become available.
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USB Upgrade
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You can perform a manual software upgrade on demand through a software download from Amazon to a computer that is then transferred to the Kindle via a USB connection. Check if the correct version of software has been loaded onto your Kindle device by reviewing the "Settings" function via the Home menu. The listing "Kindle 1.2 (299870016)" indicates that you have successfully completed the download.
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