The Kindle is a great device created for people to be able to take their books with them anywhere. But, if you’ve had your Kindle for a while, you may have forgotten what kind or generation you have. This can be especially useful when looking for accessories to match your generation.
There are so many different versions, including the Paperwhite, Fire, and Oasis. Now the versions are going to be the overall type of Kindle, while the generation is going to be the updated type of that one version. Keep reading to learn how to tell what generation Kindle Oasis you have.
How can you Tell What Generation you Have?
When looking at your Kindle, the generation type will be important for many different reasons. It could be because of an accessory you need, to figure out if your Kindle is WiFi compatible, or even how much memory it holds.
On the Kindle Oasis, you can find out the generation in three different ways:
The following sections will go more into depth on the three different ways to discover your Kindle Oasis’ generation.
Open up “Your Account”Select “Manage content and devices”Locate and click “Devices”Click the drop-down and choose your Kindle OasisAt the bottom, you should be able to locate the type, date of device registration, and serial number.
Find “Accounts & List” at the top right of the page (by the search bar) and click on itGo down to “Your devices and content”This will take you to the content section where you can click on “Devices”Find your Kindle Oasis among all your devices. Click on the three dots (the ellipses) next to your Kindle OasisA pop-up will appear that shows you the Kindle model, date, and serial number
Finding the Generation Through the Serial Number
Below is a chart of the different generations of Kindle Oasis and their respective serial numbers. Remember: the generation type is based on the first four characters.
There are many instances where it might be good to know what generation Kindle you have, but the most common is because of different accessories. So, what kinds of accessories can you get for the Kindle Oasis?
The next accessory that is designed for the different generations of Kindle Oasis are the screen protectors. Screen protectors not only help to make sure that special screen doesn’t crack but that you have anti-glare and anti-fingerprint protection as well.
Finally, there are even specially designed wireless Bluetooth headphones that are compatible with the Kindle Oasis. These are pretty cool as they allow you to listen to your audiobooks for up to six hours.
Three Ways to Identify Your Kindle Oasis
The final way is to go to the Kindle Oasis itself. On the back of the Oasis, there is a serial number. If you cannot find that, you can go into the Kindle to the Device Settings. The serial number will be there as well. The serial number will tell you what generation the Kindle Oasis is.
So, you may want to know what generation your Kindle Oasis is because of cool accessories or because you want to know if it has other capabilities: such as WiFi, storage space, or 3G capabilities. Each Kindle type and generation has its own serial number and identification that allows us to know with just a few steps.
