PW3 accidentally restarted device with custom xorg.conf, now stuck on spinny...
So I had these 3 files modified /etc/xorg.conf /etc/upstart/x.conf /usr/share/fonts/X11/misc/cursor.pcf I accidentally ran `reboot`, instead of `restart x`. Now I'm stuck on the tree image, with the...
View ArticlePW2 Pull new screensaver from net on power on?
Hello. My grandfather needs to check some data daily. This is proving very hard for him as he gets older. I would like to modify a Kindle that would help him with this task. Would it be possible to mod...
View ArticleKindle Updating Fail
I have managed to create a possibly unique issue with my 3rd Generation Kindle while upgrading it to the new 3.4.2 system. It's a B006 device with Free 3G + WiFi, which is why I'm hesitant to just walk...
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Is this a crazy idea or not?
Hi all. I'm new here, but it looks like a great thing you all have going! Anyway, I'd like to bounce an idea off of all of you Kindle experts and see if you think it sounds reasonable (i.e., can the...
View ArticleAlternate OS for Kindle DX (white)?
I found that an alternative OS for almost all Kindles is Duokan, but I was wondering if it's open source and if it works with the Kindle DX (the wiki doesn't mention it, but some posts here do).. Using...
View ArticleMy Kindle PW3 does not show the KUAL launcher
I jailbroke the PW3 last night and then upgraded to 5.8.2. There is a file under the documents folder called "you are jailbroken.txt". However when I copy the launcher file KUAL-KDK-2.0.azw2 the icon...
View ArticleK5 Cover view?
I have gotten a kindle touch (b011) on firmware 5.1.1 The only hack I want is enabling cover view. I also want folder support, but I think the kindle already has a way to do that. What do you suggest?
View ArticlePW2 Is it possible to remap the pinch gesture
Does this hack exist? I did some searching here but couldn't find anything. What I want to do is remap the pinch gesture so that it controls the backlight brightness, rather than changing the font...
View ArticleBooklet version of KUAL and gawk
I have a Kindle Oasis. I installed the booklet version of KUAL. Can I safely install and use gawk to speed up parsing? I don't know enough to know if the booklet is different from the kindlet.
View ArticleHelp :( Old jailbroken kindle 2, looking to uninstall or update
Hey folks, I've been a longtime lurker on these forums. Over the years my Kindle 2, international has become a monster of mods and jailbroken patches. I suspect because I have no backups of these files...
View ArticleOasis on 5.8.2 stuck in Diag Mode
Jailbroke fine. Had KUAL and all extensions working fine. I was trying to test out the Coward's Rescue Pack by rebooting while plugged in. Now the Oasis is stuck in Diagnostic Mode. I SSH'd in and...
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Tools Python + PyQt enviroment for Kindle & PaperWhite devices.
Hello every one, I'm new here and this is my first post I hope that you enjoy.:2thumbsup A month ago I got my Kindle touch 7 generation (AKA KT2), since I saw that the device have a python environment...
View ArticlePW3 OTG Keyboard Support - in progress
Objective*Full USB OTG keyboard support so that my kindle can be used as a long-lasting outdoor writing device. Status*work in progress Current (known) problems* xorg modifications are not preserved...
View ArticleKindle 3 WiFi - Disable Amazon Updates / Removal of MKK Developer Keys
I have a kindle 3 WiFi, running firmware 3.4.2. I recently updated it to the latest firmware, jailbroke it, and installed a ton of mods (MKK, Launchpad, KUAL, USB networking, Backdoor Lock, MyTs...
View ArticleKindle 3 sysvinit scripts
I have installed optware on my kindle 3, which works fine when I manually mount the filesystem, but I'd like to automount it at startup. The wiki page (http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Optware) has an...
View Article[Kindle 4 black] Can't install Mkk and Kual
Hi all, i just purchased from a friends this Kindle 4 black, used but looks brand new. I didn't set an amazon account and not registered the device with my amazon account, i want to jailbreak it and...
View ArticlePW2 Installed MRPI, Updated, Hotfixed, now am "framework"?
I have recently upgraded my Kindle PW2 to the latest firmware, having previously kept it backdoor-locked for a little over two years now (I'm starting uni soon, and I want the device to have the latest...
View ArticleHardware White KT3, G0 00KA
What is known by Amazon as the 8th. generation, Kindle Basic. That is, IR scanned touchscreen, no front lighting. It has been awhile since this sequence has been posted, so with the firmware being...
View Article1 Bit mode on K3 Keyboard
Hello, I'd like to play around with 1 bit mode on my K3 Keyboard, but I am having difficulty figuring it out. Is the below possible with K3 Keyboard (3.3 )? I'd love to try NoRefresh on VNC via my K3....
View ArticleKPW2 maybe bad MMC0？
kpw2,4G rom,only can show first page(boy under tree) with led light. I connection kpw2 with SecureCRT: Please use spoiler tags for such a lengthy post - MODERATOR Spoiler: U-Boot 2009.08-lab126 (Nov 16...
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