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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
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paperwhite 12th Gen (2024) | 5.19.5 | Download |
| Paperwhite 11th Gen (2021) | 5.19.2 | Download |
| Paperwhite 10th Gen (2018) | 5.18.1.1.1 | Download |
| Paperwhite 7th Gen (2015) | 5.16.2.1.1 | Download |
| Paperwhite 6th Gen (2013) | 5.12.2.2 | Download |
| Paperwhite 5th Gen (2012) | 5.6.1.1 | Download |
Kindle Scribe
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Scribe 3rd Gen (2024) | 5.19.5 | Download |
| Scribe 3rd Gen (no light) | 5.19.5 | Download |
| Scribe Colorsoft 1st Gen (2024) | 5.19.5 | Download |
| Scribe 2024 Release | 5.19.5 | Download |
| Scribe 1st Gen (2022) | 5.19.5 | Download |
Kindle Oasis
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis 10th Gen (2019) | 5.18.2 | Download |
| Oasis 9th Gen (2017) | 5.16.2.1.1 | Download |
| Oasis 8th Gen (2016) | 5.16.2.1.1 | Download |
Kindle Colorsoft
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Colorsoft 1st Gen (2024) | 5.19.5 | Download |
Kindle (Basic)
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle 11th Gen (2024) | 5.19.5 | Download |
| Kindle 11th Gen (2022) | 5.19.2 | Download |
| Kindle 10th Gen (2019) | 5.18.1.1.1 | Download |
| Kindle 8th Gen (2016) | 5.16.2.1.1 | Download |
| Kindle 7th Gen (2014) | 5.12.2.2 | Download |
| Kindle 4th/5th Gen | 4.1.4 | Download |
Kindle Voyage
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Voyage 7th Gen (2014) | 5.13.6 | Download |
Kindle Touch
| Model | Latest Firmware | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Touch 4th Gen (2011) | 5.3.7.3 | Download |
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 historyink-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:
- Connect a Kindle to your computer via USB.
- Copy the
.binfile to the root of the Kindle drive (not inside any folder). - Eject the Kindle safely.
- On the Kindle, go to Settings → Device Options → Advanced Options → Update A Kindle.
- 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.