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How-to obtain root access of New Basic Kindle (2014) FW5.6.0.1
Successfully obtained with following steps: 1. Open the back panel and get serial connections where printed "SERIAL DEBUG" Tx, Rx, GND (from L to R). I used "FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V" at hand with...
View ArticleKindle 4 app development using serial port
Hi guys, I would like to develop app for Kindle 4, which will show on display something I send there using serial port. Is it even possible? What programming language should I use? And most imortantly,...
View ArticleKindle Voyage
Based on my post at: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...73&postcount=8 And USA Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOY8XWQ/ref=fs_kv - - - - Voyage Prefix: PW3 Low cost, touch screen, no...
View ArticleK4 Timer issues
Good day all, I was exploring the world of kindle development, and as a simple introductory project (and potentially useful application) I thought I would make a clock app that periodically shows the...
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Debian on Kindle Paperwhite, v. 5.4.4.2
I saw Dos1's Debian-on-KP post, and I am working on building it. I really don't know much about building Linux things, so some clearer instructions would be nice. I got some of it built, however. The...
View ArticleK4 Cover browser and book description summary?
Hello, I'd like to know if it's possible to see the book descriptions/summaries for my books in Kindle 4 NT, without connecting to Amazon or the internet. I've added summaries to the metadata for all...
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Hardware Kindle for the hospitalized
OK - Don't get too excited. This is probably another one of my "It Will Never be Finished" (IWNF) threads. The situation: You find yourself doing time in a hospital bed and missing your collection of...
View Article[KT2] (90C6 - usa) Device
And noted on the back of slip cover box: WiFi, 4GB, Daylight Readable, Touch Display. Quote: Exclusive Kindle features you can only get from Amazon: Goodreads, X-Ray, (Inspired by Mobileread but...
View ArticleFactory restore Kindle 1st Gen
My Kindle 1st Generation is stuck in a rebooting loop and I've tried everything I can think of to get it working again, but I haven't had any luck. The last thing I can think of to try is to factory...
View ArticlePW2 Can I display the on-screen keyboard with a script?
Is there an easy way to display the default on-screen keyboard and to capture the input without writing a dedicated Kindlet or ACX widget?
View Article"Progress bar" hacks?
Good morning everyone! I'm looking for hacks to the progress bar but it seems that most of them are to hide the progress bar, something that seems to be included in my Kindle by default. The "Time left...
View ArticleFreetime content
Hello, I was wondering if there is a way/hack to use freetime with sideloaded content ? Thanks :)
View ArticleK3 Please help with debricking
Hello All, I have a K3 that is stuck in a reboot loop (boy under tree appears, the progress bar moves about 25% and then it reboots). Before posting here is what I tried: 1. Live CD (Kubrick). It goes...
View ArticleK5 Please Help with Debricking Kindle Paperwhite
:angry: I will try to keep this brief and concise: - Kindle Paperwhite 1st gen running software 5.4.4.0 (iirc, it's the 2nd latest sw) - Had Jailbreak from here installed, and KUAL, etc (not sure which...
View ArticlePW2 Kindlet Jailbreak
I've been trawling the forums here for the last 2 hours but I can't find an answer to my question so here goes... I installed collections manager a long time ago and it was working fine until a few...
View ArticlePersonal tag vs Cover
Hello I use Calibre to convert mobi books into non personal book by removing the personal doc tag, and i send them to my kindle through mail so i they can have a cover.. Here's the thing If i add a...
View ArticleUsing old Kindle as an eInk photo frame
(I posted this here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=248628 but it strikes me that this might be a better place to post.) I was sure someone would have figured out a way to do this...
View ArticleK5 K5 Touch Prevent
Hi Everyone. I would like to know if there's a way to prevent the functions associated to touch the screen. I mean: when I am reading, is more comfortable to put my thumb in the middle of the screen to...
View ArticleHacking a Kindle DX for pdfs etc.
Hi everyone, just acquired a Kindle DX graphite which I've been meaning to get for a while. I find all the information regarding hacking a kindle dx rather daunting. Basically I really want the kindle...
View ArticleIssues installing eTcl
Hello all, this is my first post on this forum :) I have been trying to install eTcl games on my Kindle Paperwhite (Jailbroken, KUAL installed, Firmware Version 5.3.9). The extensions are all showing...
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