The installation process isn't much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make it as easy as possible: usually, you must transfer the new firmware to the tablet, and initiate the upgrade from the setup menu. About Tablet Firmware:īy applying this firmware, your tablet can benefit from improved system stability, network-related functions and performance, enhanced touch experience, various fixes for problems encountered throughout the device's usage time, as well as several other changes. After the restart, the message 'Installing system update' will appear on the screen. Your Kindle Fire will restart during the software update. Tap Device, and then tap System Updates. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings, and then tap Settings. Monitor file transfer and disconnect: After the file transfer is complete, disconnect the USB cable from your Kindle Fire and your computer. If you've installed the Android File Transfer application on your Mac OSX 10.5 or above computer, the application will automatically open when you connect your Kindle Fire to your computer. Note: Do not drop the file into any other folder in Internal storage. Open the Kindle Fire drive (titled Kindle), and then drag and drop the software update file into the Internal storage folder. Connect your Kindle Fire to your computer using the USB cable. Turn on your Kindle Fire and unlock the screen. Transfer the software update file to your Kindle. From your computer download the applicable software update file. Before you perform these steps, make sure you determine your software version. The software update includes general improvements and performance enhancements.

This update automatically downloads and installs on your Fire tablet when connected wirelessly however, you can also manually download the software and transfer the update to your device via USB cable. We have a new, free software update available for your Kindle Fire HDX 3rd Generation.

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