4.1.3
There seems to be a Firmware Update for older Kindle (k4nt) devices. From the dates of the converted update file it's dated 9. July 2015. Contains lots of patches as it seems. Has someone already...
View ArticleKindle browser security issues
I have been following a thread on updating the firmware on older model kindles to 3.4.2 to improve security. As my K3 is already at that level I decided to check security with the howsmyssl.com web...
View ArticleHardware Make Kindle DX lighter and more battery
Given Kindle DX[G] weighs almost half a kg and has a very small battery!!! has anyone tried to make it lighter as it is? Has anyone tried to put a larger battery (somehow)? This is not difficult by any...
View ArticleKindle Paperwhite 1 Jailbreak
I am trying to make sure I cant jailbreak my kindle. Not that I dont want to, but to make sure I cant, so I can stop trying :( I have a Kindle Paperwhite 5.6.2.1. Am I correct in assuming I can not...
View ArticleUnknown files
For what can be useful files in the Code: /mnt/us/ like below: 1) RFF_TOU_TIME 2) UI_QUERY_VERBOSE 3) DONT_USE_CLOUD_INDEX 4) INIT_DUMMY_PROFILES 5) INIT_DUMMY_PROFILES_FROM_FILE 6)...
View ArticleKindle Paperwhite 2 bricked after updating Amazon software?
I have been running my Kindle Paperwhite 2 off wifi for a little while now. Yesterday I decided to connect to the wifi to download updates and a book sample. Now my Paperwhite is stuck in a boot...
View ArticleBricked Kindle PW2
Short story: I plugged my kindle to charge. Went back after a hour or so, and kindle was unresponsive, only showing screensaver. Things I tried: Holding down power button( the orange light flashes a...
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K5 Arabic dictionary (wordwise)
I have made some modifications to wordwise dictionary to display Arabic definitions. Please tell me if you are interested in this project?:) Here is the example Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleKindle 5.6.5 "Record And Play" dialog?
Would anyone happen to know the incantation to bring up this particular dialog and capability? Does it require a particular USB device to enable?
View ArticleReplacing Internal Storage?
I've looked but haven't found a good answer to this question. Can the Kindle's internal storage be replaced? I'm interested in one, but the included storage is just not enough.
View ArticleRename 'showlog' to 'showmylog'
From Disable Big Brother thread: All these loggings will drain battery and it's just better to shut it down. In fact, I go 1 step beyond... having the script showlog might be useful... (for those who...
View ArticleKV USB Drive mode flaky after jailbreak
So I jailbroke my voyage on 5.6.5, but now when I plug it into my computer and it enters the USB Drive mode, it will go back and forth between that screen and the home screen of the kindle. This...
View ArticleSSH failed "connection refused"
Hi guys, I just got an old Kindle 4.1.2 and I followed the instructions here http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kind...king#Jailbreak to jailbreak it. All steps completed without apparent problems, and I...
View ArticleA question about old kindle touch
someone is selling a first gen kindle touch 3g version but he got from store demo, seller said 3g is not working, i am wondering whether store staff use demo mode to disable 3g, I remember i saw a post...
View ArticleJailbrake kindle with broken screen.
Hello, I am trying to jailbreak and usbnet a kindle that has a broken screen. It is a first gen Kindle DX (B004) and I would like to make use of it for experimenting with the usbnet feature. I have...
View ArticleK5 Physical home button
Hi. My K5's home button has decided it no longer wants to work. Any ideas on how to fix it? Note this is the first touch with the physical home button.
View ArticleDX(G) Non-VNC Use a DX(G) as a PC Display
The codes are written by a Chinese engineer, the steps is recorded in: http://www.hi-pda.com/forum/viewthre...%3Btypeid%3D68 Some pictures can be found in:...
View ArticlePW3 Jailbreak 5.6.5
I did not have a 1.8V serial usb when I started this, so I thoroughly rogered the kindle before I actually saw the kindle commandline. The kernel booted, but warned that no kinit could be found....
View ArticleKT2 Force update to 5.6.5
:rofl: KUAL still working, usbnet is working, but sshd not up. Koreader still working, but kpvbooklet stopped. Hope amazon forget this old device for the next upgrade..
View ArticlePW2 How to Downgrade PW 1 ca from 5.6.1.1 to 5.3.3 and maybe PW2
How to Downgrade Paperwhite 1 Canada from 5.6.1.1 to 5.3.3 Download earlier update file from Amazon: Kindle Paperwhite 1 Update 5.3.3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...ndle_5.3.3.bin Disable wifi...
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