If you’re like most Kindle owners, you probably don’t update your device very often. But that’s about to change. Here are four easy ways to keep your Kindle up-to-date:

  1. Download the latest updates from Amazon.com. This will include new features, bug fixes, and security updates.
  2. Check for new books and movies from Amazon Prime Instant Video. These are automatically updated with the latest content when they’re released.
  3. Install the free Kindle App on your smartphone or tablet and check for new books and movies there too.
  4. Sign up for a monthly Kindle Unlimited subscription to get access to thousands of books and movies without having to pay per item." ..

How to Check What Software Your Kindle Has

Your Kindle should automatically download and update itself when it’s charging and connected to Wi-Fi. However, if you like to leave your Kindle in Airplane mode, haven’t connected it to the internet in a while, or just haven’t charged it recently, your Kindle might not be running the latest software.

To check what version of the Kindle software yours is currently running, go to your Kindle’s home page and tap the three little dots in the top right to open the menu.

Tap “Settings” in your Kindle’s menu.

Tap “Device Options” on the Settings screen.

Tap “Device Info” to see information about your Kindle’s hardware and firmware, which is the software it runs.

Under “Firmware Version,” you’ll see the release that your Kindle is running. In the screenshot below, you can see that mine is on Kindle 5.13.5.

I’ve got a Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation), so mine is totally up to date.

How to Update Your Kindle over Wi-Fi

If your Kindle doesn’t have the latest software installed, you can update it. First, connect your Kindle to Wi-Fi and plug it in to charge.

On your Kindle’s “Settings” screen, tap the three little dots.

If “Update Your Kindle” is black, tap it to update your Kindle. If it’s grayed out, this means that your Kindle is up to date, or that an update is otherwise unavailable.

RELATED: How to Manually Update Your Kindle

How to Update Your Kindle Manually

If your Kindle refuses to update to the latest version over Wi-Fi, you can manually install the software update.