Kindle firmware version 5.7.2

jhowell · 02-02-2016, 08:51 AM

I just noticed that firmware version 5.7.2 for the newer Kindle models is available for download from Amazon's software update page. Testing now.

ETA:

Quote:

The software update includes general improvements and the following new features:

A new Home screen layout, which features access to your recent books, your Reading List on Goodreads, and personalized recommendations from the Kindle Store.

A new Quick Actions menu that allows you to quickly turn on Airplane Mode, sync your Kindle, manage your light settings, and more.

Our new Dyslexic reading font.

First impressions:

I like that the home screen shows the book you are currently reading, but not much else about it. It can be turned off: Settings, Device options, Personalize your kindle, Advanced options, Home screen view (off/on).

There seems to be more fine detail in the screen layouts. Thinner lines, etc.

The background images for folders and personal document covers are gone, making them easier to read.

The book reading experience seems the same to me so far.

copyrite · 02-02-2016, 09:08 AM

I downloaded the update, but I think I'll wait for your review of the update before updating my Voyage.

apastuszak · 02-02-2016, 09:30 AM

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node...0_deveng_ku16_

eschwartz · 02-02-2016, 09:43 AM

The new home screen sounds horrid and cluttered with uselessness.
On my few occasions looking at the home screen of the Nook, I thought the same thing.

But I see Amazon was kind enough to make it optional.

copyrite · 02-02-2016, 10:08 AM

That's way too busy of a screen for me. I just want my titles please!

jswinden · 02-02-2016, 10:28 AM

As usual, Amazon adds garbage I don't want in an effort to annoy me with ads and encourage me to buy more books.

Avwriter · 02-02-2016, 10:51 AM

On the plus side, it looks like they have made it faster to turn airplane mode on and off.

Zeebra · 02-02-2016, 10:59 AM

Applying update to my Voyage now.

Solarin · 02-02-2016, 11:00 AM

This is an awesome update. The new home screen in the picture can actually be turned completely off, so people who don't want book recommendations don't have to see that. The whole interface has been modernized, has a bit of an Android feel in my opinion.

Zeebra · 02-02-2016, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solarin

This is an awesome update. The new home screen in the picture can actually be turned completely off, so people who don't want book recommendations don't have to see that. The whole interface has been modernized, has a bit of an Android feel in my opinion.

Yeah I actually like the new homescreen, looks more modern than before. I've yet to test out the reading experience to see if I notice any changes, I'll be reading a bit over lunch to see.

Atunah · 02-02-2016, 11:46 AM

I really like it so far. Looks cleaner and they consolidated some stuff that was scattered. Like in a book tapping the menu and then Aa has everything in that place now from size to orientation. Which used to be in the other menu.
THey also renamed Cloud/Device to ALL/Downloaded. And as far as I can see, it stays to the one you selected, rather then keep going back to device when you hit the home button. Since I prefer to have the Cloud view on all the time, this is great. Or I should say ALL view now.

You can also now bring up the flip view, the thing where you swipe up from the bottom by clicking a icon when you tap the top of the screen which brings up the menu. So its part of the menu that way. Swiping also still works.

I think it looks elegant. And the new cog wheel in menu is now for airplane mode, light, sync and all settings. All in one place.

Don't like the new home page, just turn it off. Or just swipe over to your regular home page. No reason to whine about something one can turn on and off. Some like it, some don't. Just use the setting you do like. Easy enough.

saiyogo · 02-02-2016, 11:54 AM

One thing to note is that the ugly "Personal" banners on your documents are gone now

John Hopper · 02-02-2016, 12:25 PM

This all sounds pretty great, except for book recommendations. Is there a way to turn that off, but have the other new home screen features? I will download this update when I get home tonight.

Atunah · 02-02-2016, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hopper

This all sounds pretty great, except for book recommendations. Is there a way to turn that off, but have the other new home screen features? I will download this update when I get home tonight.

Unfortunately no. Its all or nothing in the settings. At least that is what I found.

Zeebra · 02-02-2016, 12:50 PM

I didn't notice many changes on the reading screen (although I wasn't really looking that hard). Reading experience seems fine, only thing I noticed is I believe the fonts at the bottom of the page for ("Time left in chapter" and the reading %) seem to be different

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02-02-2016, 09:08 AM	#2
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,814 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: ...lots! ;) mostly reading on a Kindle Voyage	I downloaded the update, but I think I'll wait for your review of the update before updating my Voyage.

02-02-2016, 09:30 AM	#3
apastuszak Evangelist Posts: 436 Karma: 125599 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem, PA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, nook Glowlight Plus, Apple iPad Air 2	http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node...0_deveng_ku16_

02-02-2016, 09:43 AM	#4
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	The new home screen sounds horrid and cluttered with uselessness. On my few occasions looking at the home screen of the Nook, I thought the same thing. But I see Amazon was kind enough to make it optional.

02-02-2016, 10:08 AM	#5
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,814 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: ...lots! ;) mostly reading on a Kindle Voyage	That's way too busy of a screen for me. I just want my titles please!

02-02-2016, 10:28 AM	#6
jswinden Nameless Being	As usual, Amazon adds garbage I don't want in an effort to annoy me with ads and encourage me to buy more books.

02-02-2016, 10:51 AM	#7
Avwriter Addict Posts: 350 Karma: 1422834 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GA Device: Sony PRS 505, 600, 350, T-1, PW1, Voyage, Oasis2	On the plus side, it looks like they have made it faster to turn airplane mode on and off.

02-02-2016, 10:59 AM	#8
Zeebra Evangelist Posts: 461 Karma: 956567 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kindle Oasis 3	Applying update to my Voyage now.

02-02-2016, 11:00 AM	#9
Solarin Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10010 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: Kindle Voyage	This is an awesome update. The new home screen in the picture can actually be turned completely off, so people who don't want book recommendations don't have to see that. The whole interface has been modernized, has a bit of an Android feel in my opinion.

02-02-2016, 11:46 AM	#11
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	I really like it so far. Looks cleaner and they consolidated some stuff that was scattered. Like in a book tapping the menu and then Aa has everything in that place now from size to orientation. Which used to be in the other menu. THey also renamed Cloud/Device to ALL/Downloaded. And as far as I can see, it stays to the one you selected, rather then keep going back to device when you hit the home button. Since I prefer to have the Cloud view on all the time, this is great. Or I should say ALL view now. You can also now bring up the flip view, the thing where you swipe up from the bottom by clicking a icon when you tap the top of the screen which brings up the menu. So its part of the menu that way. Swiping also still works. I think it looks elegant. And the new cog wheel in menu is now for airplane mode, light, sync and all settings. All in one place. Don't like the new home page, just turn it off. Or just swipe over to your regular home page. No reason to whine about something one can turn on and off. Some like it, some don't. Just use the setting you do like. Easy enough.

02-02-2016, 11:54 AM	#12
saiyogo Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: iPhone 8 Plus, iPad Pro 10.5, Kindle Voyage	One thing to note is that the ugly "Personal" banners on your documents are gone now

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02-02-2016, 12:25 PM	#13
John Hopper Addict Posts: 351 Karma: 1179724 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kindle Voyage	This all sounds pretty great, except for book recommendations. Is there a way to turn that off, but have the other new home screen features? I will download this update when I get home tonight.

02-02-2016, 12:50 PM	#15
Zeebra Evangelist Posts: 461 Karma: 956567 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kindle Oasis 3	I didn't notice many changes on the reading screen (although I wasn't really looking that hard). Reading experience seems fine, only thing I noticed is I believe the fonts at the bottom of the page for ("Time left in chapter" and the reading %) seem to be different