The new waterproof Kindle Paperwhite 4 was just released less than 3 weeks ago, and a bunch of third-party covers are already available for it (meanwhile I’ve still yet to see a single third-party cover for the Kobo Forma).
When searching for cases and other accessories for the Kindle Paperwhite 4, make sure the description says it’s compatible with the 10th generation Kindle, the 2018 model. Even though it’s the fourth gen Paperwhite model they refer to it as the 10th gen Kindle. Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation User Guide.pdf - Free download Ebook, Handbook, Textbook, User Guide PDF files on the internet quickly and easily. Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) Kindle Paperwhite User's Guide (PDF) Kindle Paperwhite Quick Start Guide (PDF). Kindle 2nd Generation (Free 3G) User's Guide (AZW) Kindle 2nd Generation (Free 3G) Quick Start Guide (PDF) Kindle 2nd Generation (Free 3G) Documentation in Other Languages. User Manual Kindle Paperwhite.pdf - Free download Ebook, Handbook, Textbook, User Guide PDF files on the internet quickly and easily. Kindle User’s Guide 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard tips: Tap the key to enter numbers or symbols. Tap the to return to the regular keyboard. Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. Tap the Shift key twice to enter all-cap mode, and tap it once to exit the mode.
Mar 31, 2019 Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation Software Update 5.11.1 Amazon Kindle. I think they have updated the PW User's guide. I already had the latest one installed previously, but they just downloaded '5th edition.' One installed previously, but they just downloaded '5th edition.' Sadly, won't have time to read through the owner's manual this.
Amazon offers three different cases of their own for the new Kindle Paperwhite, including a fabric water-safe cover for $29, a leather cover for $39, and a premium leather cover for $59.
The advantage with third-party covers is they’re usually a lot cheaper; Amazon’s covers are pretty expensive.
In fact several of the alternative covers currently available cost less than $10.
When searching for cases and other accessories for the Kindle Paperwhite 4, make sure the description says it’s compatible with the 10th generation Kindle, the 2018 model. Even though it’s the fourth gen Paperwhite model they refer to it as the 10th gen Kindle.
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The previous Kindle Paperwhite models have a slightly different design so covers aren’t interchangeable with the new model.
It’s worth noting that all the cases on the list below have the wake/sleep magnet to automatically turn the Kindle on and off when opening and closing the cover—it’s a standard feature with most covers these days.
Kindle Paperwhite 4 Cases
Vandz Fabric Cover – This cover is similar to Amazon’s fabric cover but it doesn’t say anything about being water-safe. It’s available in several different colors and currently sells for under $9 with free shipping.
Fintie Slimshell Case – Fintie is a popular brand when it comes to third-party Kindle covers. Their covers are available in a variety of colors and designs, some are PU leather and others are fabric. They are currently priced below $18, with the black one being only $10.
Ayotu Magic Book Series – Lots of different cover designs with these cases, and they claim they are waterproof and are crafted from premium anti-skid PU leather.
TiMOVO Standing Origami Cover – These covers have the foldable design that lets you prop them up to use as a stand.
ACdream Leather Smart Cover – These come in eight different colors and are very inexpensive PU leather covers that sell for less than $13.
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MoKo Smart Shell Cover – MoKo is another popular cover-maker. These covers are synthetic leather and come in a variety of colors and designs. They currently sell for $9-$16.
Walnew Smart Protective Cover – These Walnew covers are a bit more eye-catching and creative than the other covers on this list. They come in a bunch of different designs and are priced under $15.
Omoton Shell Cover – The description says these have a waterproof PU leather exterior with a plexiglass layer in the middle, and a no-scratch microfiber interior.
Infiland Case – Another inexpensive cover option for under $10. It looks like fabric but the description says it’s PU leather.
Walnew Stand Case – Another unique cover from Walnew that doubles as a stand (shown at the top of this post). Available in a several color options for under $20.
Have you ever come across the following situations as I did?
1. I need to download the Kindle firmware update, but I don’t know what kindle I have.
2. I want to purchase the case or accessories for my kindle, but I cannot tell what Kindle I have. Will the case suit my Kindle model?
3. I have both kindle paperwhite 3 and 4, but I cannot distinguish the two different generations of Kindle Paperwhites.
2. I want to purchase the case or accessories for my kindle, but I cannot tell what Kindle I have. Will the case suit my Kindle model?
3. I have both kindle paperwhite 3 and 4, but I cannot distinguish the two different generations of Kindle Paperwhites.
It is really difficult to remember the kindle models because there are such a wide range of kindle models have been produced since Amazon released the first Kindle on 2007. It is very common that you cannot tell what kindle model do you have. Hereby, I have collected four different ways to help you identify you Kindle model. After finishing the article, you can easily tell what Kindle generation you have. Want to know Kindle fire generations? Please read How to Tell Kindle Fire Generations.
1. Search Kindle Model No. on the Internet
The easiest way to tell which kindle device you have is to search the Kindle model NO. on the Google search engine. Look at the back of your Kindle device, at the bottom of your Kindle device, you will see some words like ' MODEL NO. XXX' as below picture.
Then go to the Google search engine, and fill in 'KINLDE MODEL NO. XXX' in the search box, there are many search results of this Model No. as below. Browse the search results, you will get the general information of this Kindle device. Actually, you only have to browse the first page of the search results, you will know what kindle device you have.
But if your kindle device is very old, the Model No. information will not be so clear. If it is very difficult for you to recognize them, you can follow other methods to identify your Kindle model.
2. Identify Kindle Model by Checking Kindle Packing Box
The easiest way to identify kindle model is to check Kindle device information on the packing box. At the packing box, the Kindle model information and the distinguish features of this model will be printed on the box. According these information, you can tell which kindle you have.
3. Identify Kindle Model via Kindle Serial No.
Kindle Paperwhite 10th Generation User Manual Free
The most exact way to find out what kindle you have is Kindle serial number. You can find the kindle serial number on the back of packing box, or home screen, or Amazon website. Please follow the detailed guide on three ways to find Kindle Serial No. to get your Kindle Serial Number.
Once you know your kindle Serial Number, you can check data in the table below to see what Kindle or kindle generation you have according to the prefix of Kindle Serial Number.
Kindle model | Prefix | Short Name | Kindle Generation | Year |
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Kindle 1 | B001, B101 | K1 | 1st Generation | 2007 |
Kindle 2 | B002, B003 | K2, K2I | 2nd Generation | 2009 |
Kindle DX | B004, B005, B009 | DX, DXI, DXG | 2nd Generation | 2010 |
Kindle 3(kindle keyboard) | B008,B006, B00A | K3 | 3rd Generation | 2010 |
Kindle 4 | B00E, B023, 9023 | K4, K4S, K4B | 4th Generation | 2011 |
Kindle Touch | B00F, B011, B010 | K5, KT | 4th Generation | 2012 |
Kindle 5 | B012 | K5 | 5th Generation | 2012 |
Kindle paperwhite | B024, B01B, B020, B01C, B01D, B01F | PW | 5th Generation | 2012 |
Kindle paperwhite 2 | B0D4, 90D4, B05A, 905A, B0D5, 90D5, B0D6, 90D6, B0D7, 90D7, B0D8, 90D8, B0F2, 90F2, B017, 9017, B060, 9060, B062, 9062, B05F, 905F, B061, 9061 | PW2 | 6th Generation | 2013 |
Kindle Basic (Kindle 7) | B0C6, 90C6, B0DD, 90DD | KT2, BASIC | 7th Generation | 2014 |
Kindle Voyage | B013, 9013, B054, 9054, B053, 9053, B02A, B052, 9052 | KV | 7th Generation | 2014 |
Kindle paperwhite 3 | G090G2, G090G4, G090G5, G090G6, G090G7, G090KB, G090KC, G090KE, G090KF, G090LK, G090LL | PW3 | 7th Generation | 2015 |
Kindle Oasis | G0B0GC ,G0B0GD, G0B0GR, G0B0GU, G0B0GT | KOA | 8th Generation | 2016 |
Kindle Basic 2 (Kindle 8) | G000K9, G000KA | KT3 | 8th Generation | 2016 |
Kindle Oasis 2 | G000P8, G000S1, G000SA, G000S2 | KOA2 | 9th Generation | 2017 |
Kindle paperwhite 4 | G000PP, G000T6, G000T1, G000T2, G00102, G000t3 | PW4 | 10th Generation | 2018 |
Kindle Basic 3 (Kindle 9) | G0910L, G0910WH | KT4 | 10th Generation | 2019 |
Kindle Oasis 3 | G0011L, G000WQ, G000WM, G000WL | KOA3 | 10th Generation | 2019 |
4. Identify Kindle via Kindle Appearance or Distinguished Features
Besides the Kindle Serial Number, you can also identify Kindle model via the appearance or distinguished features.
Model: Kindle Oasis 1, 2, 3
From the appearance, it is easy to tell apart Kindle Oasis 1 and 2 because the screen of Kindle Oasis 2 is much bigger. When it comes to the Kindle Oasis 2 and 3, they look exactly the same. However, one distinguished feature of Kindle Oasis 3 is it has warmth light, but Kindle Oasis 2 doesn't have.
Model: Kindle Voyage
This is the thinnest Kindle until now, at 7.6mm thin. It also includes two the soft-touch buttons for page turning. It is easy to know recognize Kindle voyage according to its appearance.
Model: kindle paperwhite generations
Since there are 4 different Kindle paperwhite, how to tell your Kindle paperwhite generation by appearance? Although they are almost the same as each other, you can tell kindle paperwhite generations apart with their logos.
1. Kindle paperwhite 1: It has a big “Kindle” logo on the back while other three models are with 'Amazon' logo on the back.
2. Kindle paperwhite 2: Although Kindle Paperwhite 2, 3 and 4 say “Amazon” on the back, only the 'Amazon' logo on the Kindle Paperwhite 2 has added black color.
3. Kindle Paperwhite 3: The “Kindle” logo on the front of the 3rd generation Paperwhite is blacked out while other three models are all light color.
4. Kindle Paperwhite 4: Kindle Paperwhite 4 has a light 'Kindle' logo on the front and the indented 'Amazon' logo on the back.
Model: Kindle Basic 1, 2, 3( Kindle 7, 8, 9)
Besides above mentioned Kindle models, Amazon also produced three models of Kindle Basic. How to identify Kindle Basic devices? Let's see the picture.
It seems we cannot tell the difference from the front part. But when you look at the back of these three eReaders, you will know which Kindle model you have.
Kindle Basic 1(Kindle 7): It has sloping edges which you see mostly on Kindle fire HD or HDX. Also, it has 'Amazon“ logo on its back.
Kindle Basic 2 (Kindle 8): Compared with Kindle Basic 1, its edges is not so sharp and also has 'Amazon' logo on the back.
Kindle Basic 3 (Kindle 9): It is easily to tell which one is Kindle Basic 3 because it only has Curved arrows on the back with no 'Amazon' logo.
Other Models
Besides the above mentioned models, there are also many older models which are not for sale any more. Here I have collect the picture for your reference.
After finishing this article, you can easily tell which kindle device you have. If you think this article is useful, please share it. If you have any doubt about identifying Kindle models, please leave your comments below.
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