Answers.Body: <p>the <code>K3</code> automounted fine:</p>
  
  <pre><code>thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ 
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ ls -al
  total 44
  drwxr-xr-x  6 thufir thufir 8192 Dec 31  1969 .
  drwxr-x---+ 4 root   root   4096 Dec 28 10:41 ..
  drwxr-xr-x  2 thufir thufir 8192 Nov 24 17:51 audible
  drwxr-xr-x  2 thufir thufir 8192 Nov 24 17:51 documents
  drwxr-xr-x  2 thufir thufir 8192 Nov 24 17:51 music
  drwxr-xr-x  4 thufir thufir 8192 Dec 28 10:37 system
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ 
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ cp /home/thufir/Downloads/Update_kindle_3.4_3.4.2_B006.bin .
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ 
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ cd
  thufir@dur:~$ 
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Then I unmounted the <code>K3</code>.  But, there's no update option. Registration shows:</p>
  
  <pre><code>Registration
  Wi-Fi
  Voice Guide
  Device Password
  Device Info
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>then <code>menu</code>, select <code>settings</code>, then <code>menu</code> <strong>again</strong> for the update option.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: It took two tries.  I had to press menu from within settings as I recall.  In any event, thank you.
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Body: <p>From Linux, how do I update a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Kindle#Kindle_Keyboard" rel="nofollow noreferrer">K3</a> Kindle from 3.4 to 3.4.2 version?</p>
  
  <p>This is a slightly different question than <a href="https://ebooks.stackexchange.com/q/8065/9853">previous</a> because it's Linux specific.</p>
  
  <p>My device is:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>Kindle Keyboard 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi)</p>
    
    <p>Your serial number starts with "B006"</p>
  
  <pre><code>If you have software version 3.4.1, download Software Update 3.4.2.
  If you have software version 3.4, download Software Update 3.4.2.
  </code></pre>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>I'm just not sure exactly how to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201177360" rel="nofollow noreferrer">proceed</a> once it's downloaded:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>Amazon Device Support  › Fire &amp; Kindle Software Updates › Kindle
    Keyboard Software Updates› Transfer &amp; Install Software Updates
    Manually</p>
    
    <p>Software updates automatically download and install on your Kindle
    Keyboard when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually
    download the software and update your device via USB cable.</p>
    
    <p>Before you perform these steps, make sure you determine your software
    version. Go to Determine Your Software Version.</p>
  
  <pre><code>From your computer, go to Kindle Keyboard Software Updates and download the applicable software update file.
  Transfer the software update file to your Kindle device:
      Turn your Kindle Keyboard on and connect it to your computer using the USB cable.
      Drag and drop the new update file from your computer onto the Kindle drive.
  
  Note: Do not drop the file into one of the folders within the Kindle drive.
  Monitor file transfer and disconnect:
      After the file has transferred successfully, eject the Kindle to safely disconnect your Kindle from your computer.
      Disconnect the USB cable from your Kindle and your computer.
  Start the software update:
      From Home, press the Menu button, and then select Settings.
      Press the Menu button, and then select Update Your Kindle. This option will be grayed out if the most recent update has already
  </code></pre>
    
    <p>been installed or if the file transfer was not successful.
            Select OK to perform the update. Your Kindle will restart twice during the update. After the first update, you will see Your
    Kindle is Updating.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p><strong>Obviously, the Kindle needs to be running to transfer files to it.  But it also needs to have the screen locked.  Yes?  Then, just put the file in the root directory which is available?</strong></p>
  
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Comments.Text: @NemoXXX  thinking out loud, and didn't want to brick it.  Thx.
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Tags: <kindle><hardware><linux><sync><firmware>
Title: How to update the firmware for a K3 Kindle keyboard from Linux?
UserDisplayName: Thufir
ThreadText: # How to update the firmware for a K3 Kindle keyboard from Linux?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2018-12-24)
  
  From Linux, how do I update a K3 Kindle from 3.4 to 3.4.2 version?
  This is a slightly different question than previous because it's Linux specific.
  My device is:
  
  Kindle Keyboard 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi)
  Your serial number starts with "B006"
  If you have software version 3.4.1, download Software Update 3.4.2.
  If you have software version 3.4, download Software Update 3.4.2.
  
  
  I'm just not sure exactly how to proceed once it's downloaded:
  
  Amazon Device Support  › Fire & Kindle Software Updates › Kindle
    Keyboard Software Updates› Transfer & Install Software Updates
    Manually
  Software updates automatically download and install on your Kindle
    Keyboard when connected wirelessly; however, you can also manually
    download the software and update your device via USB cable.
  Before you perform these steps, make sure you determine your software
    version. Go to Determine Your Software Version.
  From your computer, go to Kindle Keyboard Software Updates and download the applicable software update file.
  Transfer the software update file to your Kindle device:
      Turn your Kindle Keyboard on and connect it to your computer using the USB cable.
      Drag and drop the new update file from your computer onto the Kindle drive.
  
  Note: Do not drop the file into one of the folders within the Kindle drive.
  Monitor file transfer and disconnect:
      After the file has transferred successfully, eject the Kindle to safely disconnect your Kindle from your computer.
      Disconnect the USB cable from your Kindle and your computer.
  Start the software update:
      From Home, press the Menu button, and then select Settings.
      Press the Menu button, and then select Update Your Kindle. This option will be grayed out if the most recent update has already
  
  been installed or if the file transfer was not successful.
            Select OK to perform the update. Your Kindle will restart twice during the update. After the first update, you will see Your
    Kindle is Updating.
  
  Obviously, the Kindle needs to be running to transfer files to it.  But it also needs to have the screen locked.  Yes?  Then, just put the file in the root directory which is available?
  
  **Tags:** kindle, hardware, linux, sync, firmware
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: @NemoXXX  thinking out loud, and didn't want to brick it.  Thx.  
  
  ---
  
  ## 1 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_0 on 2018-12-28. Score: 1 | Accepted answer
  
  the K3 automounted fine:
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ 
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ ls -al
  total 44
  drwxr-xr-x  6 thufir thufir 8192 Dec 31  1969 .
  drwxr-x---+ 4 root   root   4096 Dec 28 10:41 ..
  drwxr-xr-x  2 thufir thufir 8192 Nov 24 17:51 audible
  drwxr-xr-x  2 thufir thufir 8192 Nov 24 17:51 documents
  drwxr-xr-x  2 thufir thufir 8192 Nov 24 17:51 music
  drwxr-xr-x  4 thufir thufir 8192 Dec 28 10:37 system
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ 
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ cp /home/thufir/Downloads/Update_kindle_3.4_3.4.2_B006.bin .
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ 
  thufir@dur:/media/thufir/Kindle$ cd
  thufir@dur:~$ 
  
  Then I unmounted the K3.  But, there's no update option. Registration shows:
  Registration
  Wi-Fi
  Voice Guide
  Device Password
  Device Info
  
  then menu, select settings, then menu again for the update option.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: It took two tries.  I had to press menu from within settings as I recall.  In any event, thank you.  
  
  ---
  
  