The Amazon Kindle 4th Generation e-book reader was released in 2011. It is a compact and affordable device aimed at those who crave an enjoyable reading experience. Equipped with E-Ink Pearl technology, it boasts of an impressive 16 shades of gray, providing a high-contrast, glare-free reading experience with crisp and clear text. With a thin and lightweight design to suit different reading preferences, the Kindle 4 also supports Wi-Fi connectivity to download books and other digital content from the Amazon Store. The Amazon Kindle 4 runs on Firmware 4.1.2 which enhances the functionality of the device in several ways.

Features

• 6” E-Ink Pearl display
• Resolution of 800x600 pixels
• 167 PPI pixel density
• 2GB of internal storage, enough for storing thousands of books
• Wi-Fi connectivity for internet browsing and data download
• Rear-mounted speakers for audio playback
• Up to 4 weeks of battery life on a single charge
• Compact, lightweight (5.98 oz) and easy to carry

Specifications

Known issues and troubleshooting

The Amazon Kindle 4th Generation is known to run smoothly with Firmware version 4.1.2. However, users have reported a few issues while using the device. This includes slow-downs, freeze-ups, sudden shutting-down of the device, among others. To fix these problems, try restarting the device to resolve any firmware or performance issues. You can do this by holding down the power button for 20 seconds.

If the issue persists, try resetting the device to its factory settings by pressing the Menu button, selecting the Settings option, clicking on the Menu option again, and finally selecting Reset to Factory Defaults”. This should restore the device to its pristine condition.

Driver

The Amazon Kindle 4th Generation Firmware 4.1.2 does not require a specific driver. Once the device is connected to a PC running on Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems, they will identify the device and install the necessary drivers automatically.