Finally! Kindle touch update 5.1.0 is here!!!!! - Page 3

sparrowlight · 04-12-2012, 09:49 AM

Well, I am going to try that anyway to see if it works. I'm running the uninstaller and we'll see what happens.

HarryT · 04-12-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sparrowlight

Not sure if the hack is even still running as I don't have a screensaver folder when I connect my Kindle to my computer now. Looks like the update killed my jailbreak AND the hack.

If you've modified the system in any way, it's STRONGLY recommended to remove these mods before applying an update.

sparrowlight · 04-12-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thomass

try to uninstall screensaver hack if any. (solved this problem for so)

That did it!! Any idea if the jailbreak and screensaver hack can be installed over the 5.1 update?

(and I apologize for monopolizing this thread. I am very relieved though that my power button is operational again!!)

thomass · 04-12-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sparrowlight

That did it!! Any idea if the jailbreak and screensaver hack can be installed over the 5.1 update?

(and I apologize for monopolizing this thread. I am very relieved though that my power button is operational again!!)

Actually you already have jailbreak. And therefore you can install screensaver also.

kindleuser · 04-12-2012, 10:15 AM

If you have updated to 5.1.0 already, can you please post if the chapter marker support has been added to the Touch?

I kind of miss that feature (I got so used to it when I was using my Kindle Keyboard).

Thanks,
MT

sparrowlight · 04-12-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thomass

Actually you already have jailbreak. And therefore you can install screensaver also.

Re-installing the screensaver hack won't cause the same power button issues?

mbovenka · 04-12-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Talldog

I rarely restart my DX, but it goes back to auto on its own.

That'd be irritating, yes. I've never had that happen; just after a reboot. Which is arguably a bug in itself, but a pretty minor one, given how seldom you normally have to do that.

thomass · 04-12-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sparrowlight

Re-installing the screensaver hack won't cause the same power button issues?

probably not but didn't it try yet. ( I'm happy with the originals

)

you can uninstall it again anyway

sparrowlight · 04-12-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by thomass

probably not but didn't it try yet. ( I'm happy with the originals

)

you can uninstall it again anyway

I gave it a shot. It installed and I added my screensavers in the folder ... but then the power button was back to not responding. So I'll uninstall. Bummer. Hopefully there will be an update soon to the screensaver hack because I do not like the originals.

Zeebra · 04-12-2012, 10:48 AM

Good to hear, now if only they'll release a Kindle NT firmware update for KF8...

johnnyb · 04-12-2012, 10:58 AM

Have they restored the one-of-a-kind highlight-across-pages functionality?
Or will they ever?

amjbrown · 04-12-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Just installed the update. All went smoothly, and the "biggie" for me personally is that my US-bought KT can now access the Amazon UK Kindle Store, which it previously couldn't. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

Excellent, that was the biggie I was looking for too.

tomsem · 04-12-2012, 11:50 AM

One of the most significant changes is not even mentioned in the update notes: NCX navigation!

The GoTo button now brings up a list of the navpoint labels, scrolled to indicate your position in the book (current location shown with bold label). It shows navpoint hierarchy and you can collapse and scroll and jump to new location just as with ePub reading systems.

This has always been a weak point of Kindle relative to ePub systems. Not any more.

If the book has no NCX, then you can go to the linked TOC as before (if there's one of those).

WilliamG · 04-12-2012, 12:29 PM

Still so many features not here yet, which makes the Touch a less-than satisfying experience. Can't wait for the next version. Bring back the buttons!

I'm so irritated with the Touch interface I even blogged on it. Hopefully Amazon is reading...

http://www.bighugenerd.com/1/post/20...ce-review.html

HarryT · 04-12-2012, 12:38 PM

Really can't agree with your criticisms of the Touch I'm afraid, William. But of course everyone perceives these things differently.

04-12-2012, 10:15 AM	#35
kindleuser Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle	Chapter Marker support If you have updated to 5.1.0 already, can you please post if the chapter marker support has been added to the Touch? I kind of miss that feature (I got so used to it when I was using my Kindle Keyboard). Thanks, MT

04-12-2012, 10:48 AM	#40
Zeebra Addict Posts: 312 Karma: 647275 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kindle	Good to hear, now if only they'll release a Kindle NT firmware update for KF8... __________________ A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. George R.R. Martin - A Game of Thrones

04-12-2012, 10:58 AM	#41
johnnyb Addict Posts: 290 Karma: 1064672 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle, iPad, iPhone	Have they restored the one-of-a-kind highlight-across-pages functionality? Or will they ever? __________________ Dropbox activations and Karma are always appreciated where appropriate... ;-)

04-12-2012, 12:38 PM	#45
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 55,165 Karma: 27556397 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, PW, Fire HD, iPad 3, iPhone 4, Samsung Tab 2 7 + More	Really can't agree with your criticisms of the Touch I'm afraid, William. But of course everyone perceives these things differently. __________________ Harry Currently proofreading The Poison Belt, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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04-12-2012, 09:49 AM	#31
sparrowlight Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 6058 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Touch as backup	Well, I am going to try that anyway to see if it works. I'm running the uninstaller and we'll see what happens.

04-12-2012, 11:50 AM	#43
tomsem Wizard Posts: 2,065 Karma: 1895158 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPod Touch, Nook STR, Xoom, Kindle Touch, PW & Fire, Sony PRS-T1, iPad	One of the most significant changes is not even mentioned in the update notes: NCX navigation! The GoTo button now brings up a list of the navpoint labels, scrolled to indicate your position in the book (current location shown with bold label). It shows navpoint hierarchy and you can collapse and scroll and jump to new location just as with ePub reading systems. This has always been a weak point of Kindle relative to ePub systems. Not any more. If the book has no NCX, then you can go to the linked TOC as before (if there's one of those).

04-12-2012, 12:29 PM	#44
WilliamG Addict Posts: 247 Karma: 56938 Join Date: Sep 2006	Still so many features not here yet, which makes the Touch a less-than satisfying experience. Can't wait for the next version. Bring back the buttons! I'm so irritated with the Touch interface I even blogged on it. Hopefully Amazon is reading... http://www.bighugenerd.com/1/post/20...ce-review.html

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