Amazon Rolls Out Kindle Update 5.20.1 With Voice Typing for New Scribe
Kindle devices released since 2024 are getting software version 5.20.1, which also brings Sticky Notes support to older Kindle Scribe models.
Amazon is rolling out software update version 5.20.1 to Kindle devices launched since 2024, according to Android Authority. The update adds a voice typing feature to the latest Kindle Scribe models.
Older Kindle Scribe models are also covered: they are getting support for Sticky Notes outside of the Kindle library. Other Kindle models included in the rollout are receiving performance improvements.
The rollout applies to Kindle devices released from 2024 onward, spanning the Scribe line and standard Kindle hardware.
Earlier Kindle news
Weeks before this update, Amazon revealed new colorful Kindle models.
Quick answers
Which Kindle devices get software update 5.20.1?
Amazon is rolling out version 5.20.1 to Kindle devices launched since 2024, including the latest and older Kindle Scribe models and other Kindle devices.
What does the 5.20.1 update add?
It adds voice typing to the latest Kindle Scribe models, Sticky Notes support outside of the Kindle library on older Kindle Scribe models, and performance improvements on some other Kindle models.