jailbreak KV via serial port?
I have a Kindle Voyage running firmware 5.8.9.2. is the serial port technique able to jailbreak this? I know some linux and a little python.
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Is there a preferred way to charge the batteries on a Kindle (in my case a PW2). I mean should I let the charge level significantly deplete before trying to recharge, or should I charge every night to...
View ArticleTools Snapshots of Coplate's packages
I have made a variety of updated bin files and other tweaks, so I wanted to put them in a central site for now. Before this gets overloaded, I will put the files on my website, but for the time being,...
View ArticleAm I missing something? (Image conversion for eips and others)
First off, I want to say thanks to everyone for all the information which has helped me get my kindle jailbroken (and I think you guys did before when I did one many moons ago). I'm not meaning to step...
View ArticleHelp unbrick my PW3
just got a new PW3 yesterday from Amazon. Tried installing update_KT2_5.6.0_initial and updating my kindle. I'm now stuck on the tree screen. I've tried hard resetting, but it doesn't work. Ideas? is...
View Articlecustom font problem on Oasis - 5.8.10
Hello guys, recently I upgraded my Oasis to version 5.8.10, and afterward there's a problem with custom font using Linkfonts. I used to override the system's font with a .conf file in...
View ArticleK5 【help】A mistake.
I put a useless file into /mnt/debian by a mistake,and I can't remove it.What should I do?
View ArticleProblems about Debian installing
I just use Dylan Hamer's "DebianKindke-master". But it seems to have some problems. Here is the result(I can't post pictures through my kindle): Debian Launcher 0.1.3 by Dylan Hamer[*] Looking for...
View ArticleSilent OTA update. Jailbreak lost in KT3(B)
Hello. I've been searching for a solution but I haven't found one. Is there any way to recover the jailbreak? I just found my Kindle got updated to 5.8.10 and can't start KUAL. I've wanted to reinstall...
View ArticlePW3 Refurbished Kindle Examination
The subject here is a "Amazon Certified Refurbished Kindle" (PW3-4Gbyte). The device has been on the market nearly two years now, the point here is to see what can be learned about this device's past....
View ArticleTutorial Serial Jailbreaking FW >= 5.6.1.1
This tutorial is based on the earlier tutorial: Serial Jailbreaking FW >= 5.6 for Dummys You will need to follow those instructions until you have a working serial port connection. That thread is...
View ArticleNative Hierachical Notebook - Kindle Port!
Description: hnb - hierarchical notebook.This is a 2003 vintage Linux command line utility. It allows you to create a list of notes indented to any level. Author: Øyvind Kolås. Website:...
View ArticleK5 Builtin Browser over USBNetwork without WiFi
Hi! For a few hours now I'm trying to get the Kindle Browser to work over USBNetwork with WiFi disabled. But I always get the "Turn On Wireless" Dialog. When I click "Cancel" the page doesn't load. Is...
View ArticleAttempts to get Paper-white into download mode without disassembly
I have seen some other people attempt this, so I thought I would put my attempts that have not worked. Here is what @eureka found in 2011 for the Kindle Touch. Quote: Originally Posted by eureka (Post...
View ArticleKT2 [Question] Search bar commands location
Hi there, Does anybody know where in the rootfs of latest firmware (Kindle 5.8.10) is the text file, containing all commands that you can put in the search bar? I've looked in /usr/share but there...
View ArticleTerminal for 8th generation Kindle
I wish to use command-line utilities like mutt, irssi, nano etc. on my 8th generation Kindle (SY69JL), is there a way I could do that directly on the Kindle? I tried googling but haven't found...
View ArticleUpgrade to 5.8.10
Hi, Apologies if this is answered somewhere else but I am thinking of upgrading my Paperwhite 2 to 5.8.10 and wondered if the jailbreak remains intact following upgrading to this release. Thought it...
View ArticleNative sc: A Kindle Spreadsheet!
Name: sc - spreadsheet calculator. Another vintage(2002) linux command line application from the debian jessie armel repository...KUAL-ified for the Kindles! Version: 7.16-4 Authors: James Gosling,...
View ArticleTools Kindle backup
As attached, for the touch screen Kindles only. It is a script, with a pair of tables to control what gets backed up. The tables could be changed for the earlier than KT devices if somebody was...
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