Kindle firmware download links: all models and versions

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Kindle firmware download links: all models and versions

Amazon staggers firmware rollouts, and the OTA update can take weeks to reach a device. Here’s every Kindle model with its latest firmware version and download link — all in one place. These links point to Amazon’s official firmware pages where you can download the .bin file for a manual USB update.

If you’re not sure how to install a firmware file, read the Kindle firmware update guide first. If you want to automate this from the terminal, ink-cli can detect your connected Kindle and open the right firmware page in one command.

Kindle Paperwhite

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Paperwhite 12th Gen (2024)5.19.5Download
Paperwhite 11th Gen (2021)5.19.2Download
Paperwhite 10th Gen (2018)5.18.1.1.1Download
Paperwhite 7th Gen (2015)5.16.2.1.1Download
Paperwhite 6th Gen (2013)5.12.2.2Download
Paperwhite 5th Gen (2012)5.6.1.1Download

Kindle Scribe

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Scribe 3rd Gen (2024)5.19.5Download
Scribe 3rd Gen (no light)5.19.5Download
Scribe Colorsoft 1st Gen (2024)5.19.5Download
Scribe 2024 Release5.19.5Download
Scribe 1st Gen (2022)5.19.5Download

Kindle Oasis

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Oasis 10th Gen (2019)5.18.2Download
Oasis 9th Gen (2017)5.16.2.1.1Download
Oasis 8th Gen (2016)5.16.2.1.1Download

Kindle Colorsoft

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Colorsoft 1st Gen (2024)5.19.5Download

Kindle (Basic)

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Kindle 11th Gen (2024)5.19.5Download
Kindle 11th Gen (2022)5.19.2Download
Kindle 10th Gen (2019)5.18.1.1.1Download
Kindle 8th Gen (2016)5.16.2.1.1Download
Kindle 7th Gen (2014)5.12.2.2Download
Kindle 4th/5th Gen4.1.4Download

Kindle Voyage

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Voyage 7th Gen (2014)5.13.6Download

Kindle Touch

ModelLatest FirmwareDownload
Touch 4th Gen (2011)5.3.7.3Download

How to identify a Kindle model

The download links above are model-specific. Downloading the wrong firmware file will fail with Error 006 during installation.

Go to Settings → Device Options → Device Info and check the first 6 characters of your serial number. Amazon groups devices by these prefixes on their official firmware page. Match the prefix to the correct model row in the table above.

Using ink-cli for firmware management

If you prefer the terminal, ink-cli (brew install gamepunk/ink-cli/ink) automates firmware detection and download:

# List all models with latest versions
ink firmware list

# Check if your connected Kindle has an update
ink firmware check

# Open the firmware page for a device
ink firmware download

# Download firmware for a specific model
ink firmware download --model kindle_paperwhite_11th

# See all firmware versions for a device
ink firmware history

ink-cli detects a Kindle over USB, identifies the model, and opens the correct Amazon firmware page in your browser — no serial number lookup needed.

Manual installation steps

Once you have the .bin file:

  1. Connect a Kindle to your computer via USB.
  2. Copy the .bin file to the root of the Kindle drive (not inside any folder).
  3. Eject the Kindle safely.
  4. On the Kindle, go to Settings → Device Options → Advanced Options → Update A Kindle.
  5. Wait 3-10 minutes. Do not touch or unplug the device during the update.

If the update fails, check the troubleshooting section of our firmware update guide. If you’ve jailbroken your Kindle via WinterBreak, note that a firmware update will almost certainly wipe the jailbreak — check compatibility before proceeding.