K3 Native graphics demo & How do I attach getty to keyboard?
Good Day, this is my first post on mobileread. This is about Kindle 3 / Kindle Keyboard I found that the graphical user interface of course big java blob run in the virtual /usr/java/bin/cvm which is...
View ArticlePaperwhite 1 update archive
I was wondering if anyone could point me to where the archive for the fw updates for the original paperwhite are? I have downloaded a fw from there before, but now can't remember how to get there. I...
View ArticleK5 Scrollable search results?
Hi everybody, I recently installed the jailbreak and JBPatch on my Paperwhite 1 because hyphenation was the #1 point on my wish list, and I'm very pleased with the results. Another pet peeve I have...
View ArticleI pulled a goof and broke my Kindle. Replacement: can someone help downgrade PW2
So, I must have misunderstood something when I was following the instructions to downgrade the PW2. I got into the Diags thing, but couldn't find the thing I was supposed to install via ssh:...
View ArticleBrowsing over 3G in restricted countries
Hello, Browsing over 3G in Kindle DX is not allowed in my country. Is there a way to hack this? Thanks.
View ArticleMobile applications on Kindle
Can we run Java mobile applications on Kindle Paperwhite?
View ArticleKindle PW2 List View mods?
Hi all. I've decided I don't want to muck around with downgrading from PW2 5.4.2, and so I'm going to put my plans to use Collection Manager on hold for the moment. So I have a couple questions....
View Article[OT] Wooooohooooo!
Yeah... totally off-topic, I know. Nevertheless, I just wanted to share that today, I successfully passed my PhD defense (in Computer Science, of course), so you can now officially call me Dr. ixtab if...
View ArticleFlash Kindle 2 Int
Is there anyway to flash the Kindle 2? I think mine has a corruption that's making it behave weird. Thanks
View ArticleK4 Debrick problem - Diags not starting / Screwed screen
Hello. Maybe someone has a hint. I try to repair a K4. Actual status: Man under tree - no progress bar. I tried to debrick it with Kubrick: Going to recovery mode - DONE Going to fastboot mode - DONE...
View ArticleK3 Sorry, got K3 & need jailbreak files
I just got a K3 running 3.4 and can't find the appropriate jailbreak files, probably since it's an older model. I had a K3 once (and why didn't I keep those jailbreak files?) and it was a very simple...
View ArticleK3 Screenshots for Updating Kindle
A while ago my Dad's Kindle 3G got a small crack in the screen, and within a month or so, the Kindle's screen got messed up. Anyway, I'm trying to preform a hack to use it as a media player and a small...
View ArticleKindle 2 (K2i) : which version of Duokan is still made for it ?
Hi everyone, Recently, my brother-in-law gave me a kindle 2 (K2i) because he was not using it anymore. I wanted to use it in particular for PDF, so I was very interrested with Duokan (the alternative...
View ArticleKindlet Show Text on kindle
Hi, slowly I'm getting desperated. more than one week of trying anything and nothing helps. I want to make a kindlet with the following basic function: - displaying text, as much as I want - and maybe,...
View ArticleK5 PW1: How to disable OTA updates without jailbreak?
5.4.4 update of PW1 is going to kill extra fonts on my PW1 (not jailbroken) and I wouldn't like this to happen. I vaguely remember post (was it by ixtab?) with advice how to prevent OTA updates just by...
View ArticleUnbrick a Kindle DX Graphite
Hi all, I managed to brick my Kindle DX Graphite by updating some libraries manually over SSH (tried to get wget running). Now its stuck in a reboot loop. I can get into recovery mode by pressing...
View ArticleK4 Tether kindle for WI-FI?
Is it possible to tether a kindle to use the wi-fi? I DO NOT want to use this for free 3G! Only wi-fi!
View ArticleKoreader doesn't work on 5.4.3
Hi there, I'm using paperwhite2 , just updated to 5.4.3 yesterday. After that, I successfully jailbroke my device , then installed Kpvbooklet, and koreader. when i click on pdf file, it doesn't launch...
View ArticleK5 New hack to save battery while not using kindle5
I own kindle white for a while and noticed that when I turn it off (by pushing the power button) kindle doesn't really turn off it just turn the light of the screen off, show nice screen save and...
View ArticlePW1: Can't downgrade from fw 5.4.4?
My 1st gen Paperwhite is refusing to allow me to downgrade it from firmware 5.4.4 to anything else. If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be grateful. I've tried the 5.3.1, 5.3.5, and...
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