Amazon stops rollout of its newest Kindle replace

Amazon has an honest monitor file of releasing new Kindle updates frequently, with the newest 5.19.3 software program replace launched just some days in the past. Nevertheless, in a shock flip of occasions, Amazon has halted the rollout of its newest replace, removing it from its site and stopping its deployment on Kindle gadgets solely.

The tech large hasn’t formally defined why it has stopped rolling out its newest replace, however consumer experiences provide some clues. Those that downloaded it say it led to quicker battery drain, slower web page turns, and a laggier consumer interface (through Good E Reader) — all points Amazon probably does not need to influence all its Kindle customers.

What’s fascinating about this replace is that it is not the primary time Amazon has launched a buggy Kindle replace. Nevertheless, previously, it hasn’t gone as far as to fully pull one, which signifies that this time, one thing was damaged badly sufficient to justify stopping the rollout of the replace solely. Precisely what that’s, Amazon will in all probability by no means reveal.

What occurs in case your Kindle already has the replace?

Amazon is probably going engaged on a brand new replace with fixes

Replace 5.19.3 was initially rolled out for eleventh and Twelfth-generation Kindles, the Kindle Colorsoft, and all variations of the Kindle Scribe, so when you have a more moderen gadget, it is attainable your Kindle routinely up to date to it earlier than it was pulled.

To test which replace your Kindle is on, go to Settings > Machine Choices > Software program updates. In the event you faucet Software program updates, and it says you’ve got 5.19.3, which means you have already got it, and there is nothing you are able to do about it.

Sadly, Amazon has by no means allowed customers to roll again to a earlier Kindle replace after putting in the newest one. So, when you have 5.19.3 and are experiencing points, you will want to attend for Amazon to launch a brand new replace. Hopefully, because it has stopped deploying 5.19.3 altogether, it means Amazon is engaged on a brand new replace ASAP to repair any main points. That stated, when you have 5.19.3 and have not observed something flawed along with your Kindle, I would not stress out about it.

For what it is value, I’ve the 5.19.3 replace on my Kindle Colorsoft, and up to now, the one two points I have been experiencing are the interface feeling extra sluggish than traditional and my Wi-Fi instantly disconnecting.

It’s irritating that Amazon releases an replace solely to tug it again so rapidly, which raises questions on whether or not it is testing these updates correctly anymore. There are rumors that AI might be behind the elevated bugs in Kindle updates, however nothing has been substantiated. Nonetheless, I would not be stunned if AI performed a job, particularly given the mass layoffs Amazon carried out earlier this yr, which affected 16,000 workers. A current story from The Guardian additionally highlighted how Amazon is more and more utilizing AI in on a regular basis operations.

Regardless of the case could also be, I simply hope Amazon will get this complete mess sorted out sooner somewhat than later and eventually fixes a number of the Kindle bugs customers have been reporting, like extreme battery drain.