PW2 need help! how to flash a kernel?
Hi, my PW2 wasn't starting, I tried to rescue it,connected to TTL boot into recovery menu. but i select 4.Erase MMC0 by mistake :wall: that's the only thing i can see in putty. U-Boot 2009.08-lab126...
View ArticleUpdating my Paperwhite (first gen) from 5.4.4.2 to 5.6.1.1 just reboots it...
It happens the same both over the normal wifi update and manually downloading and placing the 5.6.1.1 .bin in the root directory. I select "Update Your Kindle", choose "OK" at the verification prompt,...
View ArticleKindle dxg jail break
hi, I read several threads regarding jail breaking Kindle DXG and seems like jailbreak 0.4 will work the best. I tried searching for kindle-jailbreak-0.4.N.zip but couldn't find it, can anybody please...
View ArticleDouble Kindle PW3 purchase mistake?
So, without further ado - I'm a dumbass. What did I do? I just bought my girlfriend and myself the newest Kindle Paperwhites (June 2015 release), I see these are called Paperwhite 3 around the web, so...
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KV Kindle Voyage 5.6.2.1 Serial Jailbreak
Things you will need for a successful jailbreak:Kindle Voyage USB TTL Serial Cable 1.8V I used the FTDI TTL-232RG-VREG1V8-WE (from Farnell for 23€ + shipping) Thin wire (best 28g…36g) Soldering...
View ArticleKindlepdfreader doesn't launch
hi, After updating reader.lua due to below bug, i am unable to launch kindlepdfviewer https://github.com/koreader/kindlepdfviewer/issues/814 as per crash.log /mnt/us/kindlepdfviewer/kpdf.sh: line 25:...
View ArticleAdd 3G module to non-3G Kindle Touch?
Hello team, Is it possible to transplant a 3G module from a faulty Kindle Touch to a working WiFi-only Touch? I'm guessing it's physically possible, but would it work afterwards? Thank-you in advance!...
View ArticleKindle PW screen rotation
I have a kindle pw version 1, which I've jailbroken and am using with kterm. I'd really like to get it into landscape orientation. However the rotation set seems to be ignored for all apps except the...
View ArticleHow to enable browser's landscape in KPW 5.4.4?
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...01#post2155701 I have tried this. The file path have been changed and I found the new one and edited it.However, It do not work.
View ArticlePW3 (2015) serial Jailbreak working ?
Hi, my PW2 has given up on me (or rather my kid has killed it). I am looking to replace with the PW3 but i really need calibre and collections manager. Is a jailbreak available yet, even using a serial...
View ArticleCan't update my Kindel
Hi I have just purchased a Kindle paperwhite and wanted to jailbreak it. But when I look at "update your Kindle" it is greyed out. The seller did advise me that the serial number had been removed and I...
View ArticleSuccess! Downgraded firmware from 5.6.1.1
Moderator -- Split off thread from: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3141315 Well, I have what I think is great news - I downgraded back to 5.3.9 and got everything working the way I...
View ArticlePW2 How to tell if I'm jailbroken?
Below is long story of stupidity with a nice tl;dr at the bottom. Got a hold of a Kindle PW2 from my aunt, it had only been connected to the internet during initial setup and was running FW 5.4.2.1....
View ArticleK5 PW1 Brick Recovery - Rescue Pack installed, stuck on Tree/Logo Screen
Hey, This is, obviously, self-inflicted - I was attempting to install the Screensaver Hack's Python package on my (downgraded) 5.3.9 Paperwhite 1 using MRPackageInstaller, and the installation process...
View ArticleAmazon Kindle eBook: return link problem
Hello everyone, I'm a student from Switzerland and I'm trying to write an ebook for Amazon's kindle devices (in HTML CSS). I already generated the .mobi and everything is working well. I still have...
View ArticleWhich hacks for a Kindle DX with a 3.2.1 firmware?
Which hack is the right one for Kindle DXi with 3.2.1 firmware? I have a Kindle DX (white; international edition; 3G-only) from ~2009 with YifanLu's 3.2.1 firmware - the one originally from Kindle 3...
View ArticleCan I turn off the front-light (KV,PW2/3)?Thanks.
Hello,I am going to buy a Kindle(KV,PW2/3) However, my friend told me that these devices cannot turn off the light My questions are: 1.Is that true?for KV,PW2,PW3?:blink: 2.Can we turn off the light...
View ArticleKV Book Cover Art Aspect Ratio Limits?
I was wondering if anybody knew what the lower and upper aspect ratio limits are for book cover art display in the Kindle Voyage? I know that certain sizes of book covers will be replaced by a generic...
View ArticleHow to update Kindle 2/DX/DXG with YifanLu's firmware from 3.2.1 to 3.4.2
How to update Kindle 2/DX/DXG with YifanLu's firmware from 3.2.1 to 3.4.2 This guide comes with no warranty, you may brick your device. Here I describe how it worked for me, I don't know if this guide...
View ArticleHow to add fonts without linkfont?
I'm planning add fonts (eg. Minion Pro) to Voyage (FW 5.6.5), but dont want to using linkfonts. My reader got JB and USBNet. My /usr/java/lib/fonts.cramfs.img is modified. What else I must modify for...
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