PW Kindle Paperwhite (1st gen) (JB) with unresponsive screen!
My device is a first generation KPW, firmware 5.3.9. Jailbroken, withKUAL fonts hack collections manager screensaver hack ALT_FONTS workaround USBnetworking / ssh/telnet through usb KOreader (I'm not...
View ArticleLooking for convert bin with svg support
Hello, I'm trying to convert a svg file to png withing the kindle 3, but to do that I need a version of convert witch has been compiled with support for svg files. Currently I'm using the bin which...
View ArticlePW3 Disable touch events to hold the ebook touching the screen
Hello! I am having a hard time using my Kindle Paperwhite because the frames around the screen are not wide enough to hold with one hand. The best case scenario for me would be that I could hold the...
View ArticleKindle 4 NT (stuck at tree with progress bar)
Hi there. I would much appreciate if you could help me to de-brick my kindle. Recently, I broke the native display on my K4 NT. Then I ordered and istalled it, while asembling the buttons back, I tored...
View ArticlePW3 Downgrade through USB?
It seems like there is method that almost any devices including PW3-32 with latest firmware can be downgraded without cracking the kindle by using a special device connecting to USB....
View ArticleUnresponsive touchscreen after debrig via serial
Hello, I bought a used kindle pw2 with a software issue and the followed the debrick instructions provided by Tobias Wooldridge https://gist.github.com/TobiasWooldr...ca75190b9a473f. My main goal was...
View ArticleError: Cannot find device "usb0" under Ubuntu 18.04
My PW1, PW3 and KT3 were connecting fine, both over USB0 and Wi-Fi, with my PC OS being Ubuntu version 14.04 (32-bit). I recently upgraded the PC to Ubuntu version 18.04 (64-bit) and was slowly...
View ArticleDiscussion about software jailbreak of newer fresh-out-of-the-box kindles
I believed I had read enough posts of people doing that, that it was well understood on this forum. I had posted in another thread this: Quote: As I recall, neither knc1 nor I were interested in...
View ArticleDoes amazon replace bricked Kindles?
Hey, Some people here are interested in trying to downgrade an unregistered 5.9.2.0.1 KOA2, including me. If anything goes wrong will amazon replace bricked devices if they are still within the...
View ArticleFailed Serial Jailbreak
So My New not referbished kindle PW3 is on 5.9.6.1 fresh out of amazon with updates blocked from the beginning. I tried the serial port jailbreak with pins and was successful. then failed when it came...
View ArticleS/N=Jailbreakable Firmware?
Hi, how can I check S/N to see if device is eligible for software jailbreak before buying? Thanks.
View ArticlePW3 Force downgrade caused "Your Kindle needs repair" HELP PLZ!
Hello everyone! I've got a kindle PW3 with fw 5.8.11 new out of the box two months ago. And I've searched for any jailbreaks for the firmware. I know that theoretically it's not possible for that...
View ArticleKT3 Kindle e-reader(KT3) stuck in Bootloop
Dear all, I'm new to mobileread so I apologize for my ignorance and in great need of your help. I have checked all the resources available (I guess) and pretty sure my kindle is no better than a paper...
View ArticleNeed help jailbreaking new kindle
I recently exchanged my previous Kindle because of battery issues and the new one I got 5 minutes ago happens to have fw 5.8.9.2 I haven't connected it to internet even once after googling a lot I...
View ArticleWhat difference does registering make for a jailbreak?
The instructions to jailbreak the 5.8.* firmwares say you should register the device before jailbreaking. It never explains why. Is this still relevant? Edit: the wiki says some menus are not...
View ArticleWhere does the kindle store book covers?
I backed up /documents and I did a reset. Most of the book covers are gone. Is there a special place the kindle stores them? I usually transfer my mobi files using calibre. The books come with a...
View ArticleNEW Sealed PW3 From Amazon need Help!
As the title says I have a NEW Sealed PW3 From Amazon and need help. Even though this is new and not a referb, I am certain that this version will be higher than the software jailbreak version...
View ArticleKOA2 convert mp3 music to .aax and play on koa2
i wonder play music on my koa2, is there any tool can convert mp3 to aax file? anyone tried to play music on koa2?
View ArticleBenefits of JailBreaking?
I just got a Voyage and I kind of want to Jailbreak it, just so I can change the screen savers. But what else can I do with it? I couldn't find a list of things you could do. I heard about an improved...
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