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A List of Available Amazon Firmware versions & Which Devices Have A Release For That Version.
Amazon's Guide to Manually Updating Firmware can be found here

  1. Download the file (Make sure it is the version for YOUR Kindle Model)
  2. Connect your Kindle to your computer
  3. Copy the downloaded file onto the Kindle's Root Directory. (This will be next to the documents folder on the device)
  4. Eject the Kindle from your computer (Note: For Kindle Scribe, use the Disconnect option displayed on screen)
  5. Disconnect your Kindle from the USB
  6. On your Kindle tap the Meatball Menu, then choose [Settings]
  7. Tap the Meatball Menu again, choose [Update Your Kindle]
  8. Tap [OK] to perform the update
  9. At this point if you are Jailbreaking be sure to ensure Airplane Mode is Enabled
  10. The Jailbreak Guide should have instructions on Jailbreak Hotfix, which to use, how to install it, etc. (This helps keep the jailbreak after an update)

[edit] Firmware Table

Model Numbers contain links to the Firmware for each model on its Generation Number. Numbers in Bold are the Latest Firmware released for that Model.

Firmware Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released From Amazon
5.16.5 Scribe (11)

Kindle (11 / 10)
Paperwhite {PW5/PW4} (11 / 10)
Oasis {KOA3} (10)

Important Notes Problems MTP on Scribe USB Mass Storage on Scribe Other Notes Links 2023-11 ... Here's what's new:

View Collections with list layout: In Library, you can now switch to Collections view and select either Grid or List layouts to view your content. These settings can be found by tapping on the view and sort menu icon in the top right of Library.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.

5.16.4 Scribe (11)

Kindle (11 / 10)
Paperwhite {PW5/PW4} (11 / 10)
Oasis {KOA3} (10)

Important Notes Problems MTP on Scribe USB Mass Storage on Scribe Other Notes Links 2023-10 ... Goodreads: Streamlined experience to track reading progress.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.

5.16.3 Scribe (11)

Kindle (11 / 10)
Paperwhite {PW5/PW4} (11 / 10)
Oasis {KOA3} (10)

Important Notes Problems MTP on Scribe USB Mass Storage on Scribe Other Notes Links 2023-07 ... Here's what's new:


Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.

5.16.2.1.1 Oasis {KOA2/KOA1}(9 / 8)

Kindle {Basic} (11 / 10 / 8)
Kindle (11 / 10)
Paperwhite {PW3} (7)

LanguageBreak
Last Known Jailbreakable (2023/10/27)

Last Jailbreakable with LanguageBreak
"Do not update past 5.16.2.1.1 even after jailbreak, there have been big changes since & everything is broken, only thing you can do on these versions is downgrade (if your jailbreak survived)" "The exploit works best around version 5.16.2, so if you are on lower firmware you should consider updating" Unconfirmed what Firmware &/or Models it works on but says "Software Jailbreak for (probably) any Kindle"

Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes LanguageBreak Github page Released ... From Amazon
5.16.2.1 Kindle {Basic} (8) Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links 2023-06 ... Here's what's new:

Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.

5.16.2.0.1 Scribe (11) Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.16.2 Scribe (11) Important Notes Problems PDF Reading Improvements

Lasso Select
Convert to text in Export

Lost Features Other Notes Links 2023-05 ... Here's what's new:

PDF Reading Improvements: For PDFs uploaded through Send to Kindle, switch between portrait & landscape mode, crop margins, & select text to make highlights with your finger or pen, add text notes, or look up dictionary definitions, translations, & Wikipedia results. Lasso Select: In the writing toolbar, choose the Lasso Select tool to move, resize, cut, or copy your handwritten strokes. The Clipboard tool saves any copied or cut strokes; when selected, paste on the same page or across different notebooks or books. Convert to text in Export: In the Share menu of a notebook, choose ”Convert to text & email“ to preview & edit the converted text of your handwritten notebook. Choose “Convert to text & quick send to [your registered email address]" to skip preview.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.

5.16.1.3 Scribe (11) Important Notes Problems Contrast Slider in Aa Menu

Two-Column Layout in Aa Menu
Notebook overview

Lost Features Other Notes Links 2023-04 ... Here's what's new:

Contrast Slider in Aa Menu: In Write-on Kindle books & Send to Kindle PDFs (sent with original layout), you can adjust the brightness or crispness of the content in the book or document. Two-Column Layout in Aa Menu: You can use the Aa Menu "Layout" tab to switch to landscape orientation & then choose between one or two columns of text. Available in most adjustable layout books purchased from Amazon or sent to Kindle. Notebook overview: You can preview multiple pages of your notebook at a time in a tiled layout in a notebook overview, as well as add, delete, & move individual notebook pages.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.

5.16.1.2.1 Scribe (11) Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.16.1.2 Scribe (11) Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.16.1 Scribe (11) Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.15.1.1 Kindle {Basic} (8) There is a change in this firmware that affects jailbroken devices. Anyone who has a jailbroken Kindle should avoid this update for now. See this post for more information. Affects Jailbroken Devices New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links 2023-02 ... Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.
5.15.1 Paperwhite (10)

Kindle {Basic} (8)

Important Notes Problems Kids Book Store Lost Features Other Notes Links 2022-09 ... Amazon Kids eBook Store: Kids can now submit requests to their parent to purchase a limited selection of books. Go to the Amazon Kids parental controls page in settings & turn Store Access on to enable this feature.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.

5.14.3.2 Kindle {Basic} (8) Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features jhowell

took a look at the new firmware to see what was changed from the previous release. The only thing I found is a small UI change that can be remotely enabled by Amazon that will allow active subscriptions to be canceled using the Kindle.

Links 2022-08 ... Here's what's new:

Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.

5.14.3.0.1 Model (Gen) This new version patches a vulnerability that allowed Kindles to be rooted with a new process called Watch This jailbreak. Prevents Jailbreak New Features Lost Features Amazon released the 14.3 firmware update a couple of weeks ago & pulled it within a day, before too many Kindles downloaded & installed it. This is primarily due to a large number of bugs. The update had an adverse effect on battery life, making Kindles run out of juice within a couple of days, instead of weeks. There were also widespread problems with opening books & reading them. Some worked, some didn’t, there really wasn’t a rhyme or reason that anyone could identify. One of the biggest problem was book cover art not displaying properly. Amazon solved these issues & just released a new update, version 5.14.3.0.1.

jhowell I compared 5.14.3.0.1 to the original 5.14.3 release. The only difference I found was minor change to internal event handling related to the user interface. Looks like just a simple bug fix.

https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-releases-new-kindle-update-which-solves-many-bugs Released ... From Amazon
5.14.3 Paperwhite (10)

Kindle {Basic} (8)

Reported problems with battery drain battery drain New Grid & List Views

Filter & Sort menus
Scroll Bar Navigation
Collections View
Discover books card
Recently Read Books Access
Quick View
Very Low Battery Screen

Lost Features Other Notes Links 2022-03 ... Here's what's new:

New Grid & List Views: We’ve refreshed your Library views & added more details into List view. You can now see cover art, more of your book title, & updated reading progress. Filter & Sort menus: Filter & sort menus provide more control. In the sort menu, you can now sort by publication date as well as toggle each sort field between ascending & descending. You will also find view modes here to access your Collections. Scroll Bar Navigation: With a new scroll bar in Library, you can drag to scan, tap anywhere to jump around, or hold for a continuous scroll. Collections View: You can now see all the cloud collections in your library & add them to favorites to show in Grid & List views. Change the view settings under advanced options for Home & Library in the settings menu. Discover books card: Find your next read by filtering books by genre & category using the Discover Books card. Recently Read Books Access: On Home you can now access up to 20 of your recently read books. Quick View: You can now read details about a book in a quick view without leaving the page you are on. Additional actions are available from the three-dot menu on the top right corner of the quick view. Very Low Battery Screen: The UI image to indicate when the Kindle battery is very low has been updated to improve messaging clarity. Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.


5.14.2 Paperwhite (11 / 10 / 7)

Oasis (10 / 9 / 8) Kindle {Basic} (10 / 8)

KindleDrip

WatchThis

Last Jailbreakable with WatchThis

Last Jailbreakable with KindleDrip

Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links 2022-01 ... Performance improvements, bug fixes, & other general enhancements.
5.14.1.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

WatchThis

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.14.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

WatchThis

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.7 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

WatchThis

Important Notes Problems

New Ad Homescreen

Lost Collections support

Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.6

Paperwhite (11 / 10 / 7)
Oasis (10 / 9 / 8)
Kindle {Basic} (10 / 8)
Voyage (7)

KindleDrip

WatchThis

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.5 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

WatchThis

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.4 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

WatchThis

Patches Security Vulnerability that could be exploited by KindleDrip Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.3 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.2 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.13.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.5 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.4 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.3 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.2.2.2? Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.2.2 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

WatchThis

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.2.1.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.2.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.2 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.1.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.12.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.11.2 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.11.1.1 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.11.1? Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.10.3 Model (Gen) KindleDrip

KindleBreak

Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.10.2 Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
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5.9.7 Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.9.6.1 Paperwhite {PW3} (7)
ilovejedd PW3 PW3 only Firmware Jailbreak 5.9.6.1

Jailbreak requires alternate "Factory" version of Firmware NOT gotten from Amazon

Problems New Features Lost Features If running 5.9.x might not need to update before jailbreak Links Released ... From Amazon
5.9.6 Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
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5.9.2.0.1 Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.9.2 Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Kindlet support gone New Features Kindlet support gone Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
5.8.11 Model (Gen) Jailbreak Important Notes Problems New Features Lost Features Other Notes Links Released ... From Amazon
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[edit] Jailbreak Table

Jailbreak Support (Listed) Confirmed Tested Models Failed Tested Models Process Alternatives Links Released Jailbreak Used
LanguageBreak Any kindle FW 5.16.2.1.1 or LOWER
  • KT4 (G090VB) FW 5.14.3.2
  • PW5 FW 5.16.2.1 or 5.16.2
  • PW4 FW 5.16.2.1 or 5.16.2
  • Scribe FW 5.16.1
  • PW5 Signature FW 5.15.1
  • Scribe on FW 5.16.2

  •  ?PW3 on FW 5.16.2.1.1
  • PW3 on FW 5.13.7
  • PW2 on FW 5.12.2.2

  1. Download latest version from LanguageBreak
  2. Type ;enter_demo in the Kindle search bar & press [⏎] Enter
  3. Reboot the device
  4. In demo mode
    1. Skip setting up WiFi [X]
    2. Enter random values for Store Registration (Only Store Name is Required)
    3. Skip searching for a demo payload {Please Wait while available demo types are being fetched} > [Skip]
    4. Select "standard" demo type {Select Demo Type} > [Standard]
    5. Press "Done" at the prompt to sideload content {Demo Mode: Add Content} > [Done]
  5. Once the demo is setup {Wait...} > [Demo Images]
    1. Do "secret gesture" (double finger tap separated fingers on bottom right of screen & lift fingers, then swipe left)
    2. Enter the demo configuration menu by typing ;demo into the search bar & press [⏎] Enter
    3. Select the "Sideload Content" option
    4. Plug your kindle into your computer
  6. Copy the contents of the LanguageBreak folder to the Kindle root directory - merging & replacing all files
    1. Safely eject
    2. Exit Sideload Menu {Demo Mode: Add Content} > [Done]
  7. Unplug your kindle
    1. Unplug from computer side. You will need to quickly plug back in
    2. Have your LanguageBreak folder open with everything selected.
    3. Have another window open where the drive will show as soon as it is connected
  8. Go back to the demo menu ;demo [⏎] if not already there
    1. Select the "Resell Device" option
    2. And press Yes/Resell
    3. Wait for Press power button to start
  9. As soon as it appears
    1. You may have only 15 seconds
    2. plug your kindle back to your computer
    3. Copy the contents of the LanguageBreak folder into it again (overwrite files)
      1. Drag from LanguageBreak folder to the icon for the kindle drive, you may not have time to open the folder
    4. Safely eject
  10. Press the power button as instructed on screen
  11. You should be in a language selection menu in a few seconds
  12. Choose Simplified Chinese (简体中文)
    1. (The one above the odd Pseudot language)?
    2. Press [下一步] (Next Step)
  13. Your kindle should reboot
    1. You should see some log message on the screen
    2. If you see a Chinese Demo Setup menu the Jailbreak failed

- After Jailbreak is complete

  1. (After the device has rebooted) type ;uzb into Search Bar & press [⏎] Enter
  2. Connect the device to a PC
    1. Copy update_hotfix_languagebreak-{LanguageYouWantToEndWith}.bin to the root of the Kindle storage
    2. Eject the device
  3. Either
    1. Enter ;dsts
    2. or
    3. Swipe down & select the settings icon to enter Device Settings Menu
      1. Select Update Your Kindle to install the custom hotfix
  4. This will take your device out of demo mode and clean up unneeded jailbreak files.

One-Click Method GitHub

One-Click Method

2023-10 ... LanguageBreak
WatchThis Any Kindle <= 5.14.2

KT3, KT4, KOA1, KOA2, KOA3, PW3, PW4, PW5:
5.14.2, 5.14.1 (5.14.1.1 on PW5), 5.13.7, 5.13.6, 5.13.5, 5.13.4
KV:
5.13.6, 5.13.5, 5.13.4
KT2, PW2:
5.12.2.2

Failed Tested Models
  1. Download latest version from WatchThis
  2. Factory reset the device
    1. Make sure to use the "en_GB" or [English] > [United Kingdom] locale when setting the language
  3. Type ;enter_demo in the Kindle search bar & press [⏎] Enter
  4. Reboot the device
  5. In demo mode
    1. Skip setting up WiFi [X] or [Setup Later]
    2. Enter random values for Store Registration (Only Store Name is Required)
    3. Skip searching for a demo payload {Fetching available demo types} > [Skip]
    4. Select "Standard" demo type {Select Demo Type} > [Standard]
    5. Press "Done" at the prompt to sideload content {Demo Mode: Add Content} > [Done]
      1. Do not sideload the jailbreak at this stage.
  6. Once the demo is setup {Wait...} > [Demo Images]
    1. Do "secret gesture" (double finger tap separated fingers on bottom right of screen & lift fingers, then swipe left)
    2. It may take a few seconds before it goes
    3. Enter the demo configuration menu by typing ;demo into the search bar & press [⏎] Enter
    4. Select the "Sideload Content" option
    5. Plug your kindle into your computer
  7. Create the directory .demo at the root of the Kindle storage
  8. Copy Jailbreak files from watchthis-jailbreak-r##.zip
    1. Locate the folder for your Kindle Model & Firmware
      1. In the latest release of watchthis-jailbreak-r##.zip
        1. Find the Short Name for your Kindle Model
        2. Select the Folder for the Firmware currently installed on your Kindle
        3. Use this folder of the following Steps
    2. Copy ${YOUR_DEVICE}-${YOUR_FW_VERSION}.zip to .demo/
    3. Copy demo.json to .demo/
    4. Create an empty folder named goodreads at .demo/goodreads
      1. Do not put any files in this folder.
    5. Safely eject
  9.  ?Press "Done" at the prompt to install the jailbreak script (I don't see this prompt but this is from the Jailbreak Instructions)
    1. Exit Sideload Menu {Demo Mode: Add Content} > [Done]
  10. Unplug your kindle
  11. [Exit] the demo menu
    1. If an Application Error occurs
      1. Hard reboot the device by holding the power button
      2. Do "secret gesture"
      3. Enter the demo menu again ;demo [⏎]
      4. Select Sideload Content -> [Done] once more without connecting to USB
  12. Enter Settings Menu
    1. Either enter ;dsts
    2. Or swipe down & select the ⚙️ (Settings) icon to enter the device settings menu
  13. Select [Help & User Guides]
    1. Then select [Get started]
      1. If jailbreaking KT2 or PW2, select the Store button instead
  14. Your kindle should reboot
    1. You should see the jailbreak script will run during the next boot

- After Jailbreak is complete

  1. (After the device has rebooted)
    1. Do "secret gesture" (double finger tap separated fingers on bottom right of screen & lift fingers, then swipe left)
    2. Type ;uzb into Search Bar & press [⏎] Enter
  2. Connect the device to a PC
    1. Copy Update_hotfix_watchthis_custom.bin to the root of the Kindle storage
    2. Eject the device
  3. Either
    1. Enter ;dsts
    2. or
    3. Swipe down & select the ⚙️ (Settings) icon to enter Device Settings Menu
      1. Click the ⋮ Meatball Menu in the Upper Right corner
      2. Select Update Your Kindle to install the custom hotfix
  4. This will take your device out of demo mode and clean up unneeded jailbreak files.

  1. Verify Jailbreak
    1. Plug your kindle into your computer
    2. If the folder </sub></small>mkk exists in the root of the Kindle the Jailbreak was a success
Alternatives WatchThis Download Released ... KindleDrip
Jailbreak Support (Listed) Confirmed Tested Models Failed Tested Models Process Alternatives Links Released ... Jailbreak Used
Jailbreak Support (Listed) Confirmed Tested Models Failed Tested Models Process Alternatives Links Released ... Jailbreak Used
Popcorn KV, KT2, PW2, & PW3

KV
KT2
PW2
PW3 on FW 5.16.2.1.1

PW5

Process Alternatives Links Released ... HARDWARE
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[edit] About This List

Please feel free to add information if things are wrong or missing. Any information added is acceptable so long as it follows the following rules

  • Links added to the Firmware number should be pages about the specific firmware. If the firmware is only released on a single device or model links about the firmware on that specific device/model are fine.
  • If replacing a link please do so only if the new one is more appropriate to the firmware as a whole & move the old link to the Links column with an appropriate name like "Other Firmware Page" or Discussion or something appropriate to it's specific content.
  • Links in the Models column should ONLY link to the Official Amazon Firmware link. Jailbreak specific firmware can be added to the Jailbreak colum or the Links column so long as it is clear that it is not official Firmware or is official firmware not available through an official link hosted on a 3rd Party site.
  • Other links can be added to the Links column so long as they have text describing what it is, is not known false or malicious information, & is relevant to the Firmware.
  • Avoid profanity as it relays opinions & not information.
  • If new Firmware is being added, aside from new firmware released from Amazon, please add a note in the Other Notes column about where the Firmware was mentioned or why it was added. The table includes all Firmwares listed in Amazon's Source Code list, but others have been found that were not there. Knowing where they were mentioned may help to determine their authenticity.
  • If you are not sure if the information you are adding is accurate, please leave a note explaining so. I suggest doing so with a subscript format.

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