Monday, March 6, 2023

The First Software Update for the Kindle Scribe is Available Now!

Amazon finally releases new firmware for Kindle Scribe, which adds practical and useful features to improve the device. You can manually update your Kindle eReader software here

The new firmware Software version 5.16.1.2 includes some new pen options, the ability to jump to any pages in your notebook and create subfolders within subfolders, and new screensaver images designed exclusively for Kindle Scribe. It is really nice to have these new features available now. Especially, the new four Pen types (each with five thickness options) are very useful, which makes it even better to write or draw on this Kindle. Here's video introduction about this new firmware. 

Here’s the full list of release notes for the update:

Version 5.16.1.2 – February 2023

Here’s what’s new:

Go To Page in Notebook: Quickly navigate to a specific page in your notebook. Open the main toolbar, tap on the overflow menu, and select Go to page. Enter a page number in the dialog box and tap on “Go” to navigate to that page.

Subfolders on Notebooks tab: You can now create folders inside other folders, and also move folders into other folders via the Move option (accessible by tapping on the overflow menu on the folder’s cover, or long pressing on the folder’s name or cover).

New screen savers: New screen saver images designed exclusively for Kindle Scribe. To see the new images on your device, simply make sure the Display Cover feature is turned off (More > Settings > Display Options) and lock your screen.

Pen Options: In the writing toolbar, you can choose from four Pen types, each with five thickness options. These Pen types are also available in Settings > Pen Settings > Shortcut Button to configure with your Premium Pen.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.

Bonus tip: here's a guide to help you back up your purchased Kindle books for safekeeping. 


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