How do I download the Kindle 3 (latest generation) software update 3.0.1. And how do I install the update..
Amazon has released a software update 3.0.1 for Kindle 3 latest generation (wifi+3g) and Kindle 3 latest generation (wifi only). This is supposed to fix the random crashes and freezes that Kindle 3 owners are dealing with. You can download and install this software update on your Kindle 3 from these urls:-
Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi)
If your Serial no. has prefix B006, download the following release:-
https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_FirmwareUpdates_WebDownloads/Update_kindle_3.0.1_B006.bin
If your Serial no. has prefix B00A, download the following release:-
https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_FirmwareUpdates_WebDownloads/Update_kindle_3.0.1_B00A.bin
Kindle 3G (Wi-Fi only)
If your Serial no. has prefix B008, download the following release:-
https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_FirmwareUpdates_WebDownloads/Update_kindle_3.0.1_B008.bin
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Kindle 3 crashes and freezes
I ordered a Kindle 3 a few days ago and it is scheduled to ship on or before Sept 17th. But now that I am reading about it, Amazon forums are full of complaints from people who have received their new Kindle and are experiencing random crashes and freezes on it.
People have reported crashes/freezes while doing just about anything, from opening pdf's, to browsing the internet, to organizing collections, to even reading books.
Here is a very nice and frequently updated discussion of people who have received their Kindle 3 and how they are dealing with the random crashes/freezes - Kindle 3 crashes freezes
Now it seems with each passing day, and as more people are receiving their pre-ordered Kindle 3's, the frequency of posting and the total number of posts on that forum is going higher. But here are a few important details that I have picked out from the overall discussion:-
"I received my new K3 3G+WiFi this morning. Unfortunately, it has already crashed/rebooted three times in half an hour. The WiFi is not on - it is working on the 3G network. One crash was while attempting to move the cursor in the Kindle Store; another was while using the menu; and another was just while reading following a download. I only have two downloaded books and three archived items. So I don't think the issue is limited to WiFi-only kindles, or to indexing of large collections."
"Mine just rebooted again. I was on my WiFi and in Wikipadeia searching for a word. It locked up part way through typing the word and then rebooted."
"Called to Kindle Customer Service (1-866-321-8851) and was told to hold the slider to the right and not release for quite a while. The screen went white, collections came back, and I was still holding it before he let me release it. Then, before I could check on a book, it rebooted"
"Customer Service asked to replace my device. I asked why a new one wouldn't be the same and was told that they think only some devices are affected. That sounded flimsy to me, so I asked to hang onto it a while and see if I continue to have the problem."
"When highlighting or taking notes, I will get a crash and it will crash again after about 10 min each time."
"I got my K3 Graphite WiFi-only 3 days ago and have had multiple freezings. First times were when using web browser, so decided not to use this anymore since it's still 'experimental'; had to do a hard reset (power switch > 15 sec hold) to get it going again. Then had a freeze on the Amazon store."
"I've had the 3G/WiFi since Monday and it has crashed several times doing various things like browsing, reading PDFs and last night turn a page."
"I haven't had any problem since getting the patch. All files work fine, as does assembling of Collections."
"The beta patch is working fine on my K3 3G+WiFi. No reboots or freezes in two days of heavy use since the patch was applied. Amazon will take care of everyone."
Their is also talk of a 3.0.1 software patch that is being released to fix all these Kindle 3 errors, but so far it is not entirely clear if these crashes/freezes are entirely a software issue. I guess I'll wait and see. Waiting anxiously for Sept 17th for my Kindle 3 wifi to ship :)
People have reported crashes/freezes while doing just about anything, from opening pdf's, to browsing the internet, to organizing collections, to even reading books.
Here is a very nice and frequently updated discussion of people who have received their Kindle 3 and how they are dealing with the random crashes/freezes - Kindle 3 crashes freezes
Now it seems with each passing day, and as more people are receiving their pre-ordered Kindle 3's, the frequency of posting and the total number of posts on that forum is going higher. But here are a few important details that I have picked out from the overall discussion:-
"I received my new K3 3G+WiFi this morning. Unfortunately, it has already crashed/rebooted three times in half an hour. The WiFi is not on - it is working on the 3G network. One crash was while attempting to move the cursor in the Kindle Store; another was while using the menu; and another was just while reading following a download. I only have two downloaded books and three archived items. So I don't think the issue is limited to WiFi-only kindles, or to indexing of large collections."
"Mine just rebooted again. I was on my WiFi and in Wikipadeia searching for a word. It locked up part way through typing the word and then rebooted."
"Called to Kindle Customer Service (1-866-321-8851) and was told to hold the slider to the right and not release for quite a while. The screen went white, collections came back, and I was still holding it before he let me release it. Then, before I could check on a book, it rebooted"
"Customer Service asked to replace my device. I asked why a new one wouldn't be the same and was told that they think only some devices are affected. That sounded flimsy to me, so I asked to hang onto it a while and see if I continue to have the problem."
"When highlighting or taking notes, I will get a crash and it will crash again after about 10 min each time."
"I got my K3 Graphite WiFi-only 3 days ago and have had multiple freezings. First times were when using web browser, so decided not to use this anymore since it's still 'experimental'; had to do a hard reset (power switch > 15 sec hold) to get it going again. Then had a freeze on the Amazon store."
"I've had the 3G/WiFi since Monday and it has crashed several times doing various things like browsing, reading PDFs and last night turn a page."
"I haven't had any problem since getting the patch. All files work fine, as does assembling of Collections."
"The beta patch is working fine on my K3 3G+WiFi. No reboots or freezes in two days of heavy use since the patch was applied. Amazon will take care of everyone."
Their is also talk of a 3.0.1 software patch that is being released to fix all these Kindle 3 errors, but so far it is not entirely clear if these crashes/freezes are entirely a software issue. I guess I'll wait and see. Waiting anxiously for Sept 17th for my Kindle 3 wifi to ship :)
HOW TO fix “iphone could not be restored because the firmware is not compatible” error
“iPhone could not be restored because the firmware is not compatible"
Here are the direct links for iOS firmware for download from Apple’s website:-
People who have tried to downgrade their iPhone firmware from 4.0 to 3.1.2, tried to unlock it, or simply restore it to factory settings have run into this error. Here is what I tried that worked when I got this error when downgrading from iOS 4.0 to iOS 3.1.2 on my iPhone 3g :-
Just download an unmodified copy of the firmware from Apple’s website and then try to do a restore with that. It seems a copy of the firmware that has already been used for an earlier restore is somehow modified and causes this error when trying to restore again. This worked for me with iTunes 9.0.
iOS 3.1.2 direct links (iOS apple.com links):-
iPhone 2G: iPhone1, 1_3.1.2 _7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3G: iPhone1, 2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3GS: iPhone2, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3G: iPhone1, 2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3GS: iPhone2, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 1G: iPod1, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 2G: iPod2, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 3G: iPod3, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 2G: iPod2, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 3G: iPod3, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iOS 3.1.3 direct links (iOS apple.com links):-
iPhone 2G: iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3G: iPhone1,2_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3GS: iPhone2,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3G: iPhone1,2_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3GS: iPhone2,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
iPod touch 3G: iPod3,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
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