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Old 12-12-2023, 07:48 PM   #1
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Receiving a kindle scribe direct from Amazon soon; how to setup to allow jailbreak?

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I have a replacement kindle scribe 64gb device arriving later this week.

I'm not sure what firmware will be arriving, but I think I have a good chance that it will be an older version as the device will likely arrive refurbished.

What can I do to BLOCK the updates until I get a chance to proceed with the jailbreak?

I can run a hot spot through my android phone and perhaps through that install some firewall so that amazon's update servers are blocked, and just allow sign-in?

And cut the hotspot connection the moment that the sign in is complete? Then turn on airplane mode the moment I can? Any suggestions?
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Old 12-13-2023, 09:41 AM   #3
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Does jailbreaking it prevent me from using th built in notebook writing and syncing features with Amazon ? I think there's a way to lock the software from future updates after jailbreaking?
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No, you can still use all features, even with JB.

Yes, you can block updates with renameOTAbin
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Old 12-15-2023, 09:19 PM   #5
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Just got the Kindle today. Tried to follow the first step, but after turning on the Kindle and seeing the 'pick a language' screen, and hooking up to both a Ubuntu desktop and Mac laptop, I don't see any mount point where I can examine the version number in version.txt

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You need to pick language, and go until the screen that says “Login to Amazon” - do not login, connect to PC.
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Here is the post with ALL the details and instructions, but you need to translate it first (it is in Russian): https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?show...entry126424863

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Спасибо!

Awesome! Wanted to get some guidance to make sure everything was legit. Appreciate your help and I'll tackle the jailbreak tomorrow.

Luckily enough 15.16.1 is my version! Sounds like I don't need to do the firmware downgrade on step 17.

Is 15.16.2 the latest version that works flawlessly with the jailbreak and koreader? I know they added some updates on the scribe notebook side of it recently.

Would you keep it at 15.16.1 or a different version?

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Cool! Congrats!
Yes, 5.16.2.X is the last one so far where JB can be achieved.

Also, nothing else works on newer FWs (KOReader, packages).
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I stayed on 5.16.2, I don’t take note.
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Old 03-10-2024, 04:24 PM   #11
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I'm waiting for a replacement Kindle Scribe, is there a way to register not have it update to the latest firmware? because it ask for wifi info before anything else or you cannot start a session.

Anyone is optimistic about the latest firmware to be able to have KOreader working on it in no time?
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Old 03-11-2024, 10:34 AM   #12
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If you are lucky and you receive Kindle with Firmware less than or equal to 16.4.2, then see post #2.
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I found a way to skip the first update. I'm on 5.16.1
I know that each official updates from amazon makes the device better in general and pen response, is there a way to update manually to 5.16.4.2 while offline?
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Did you mean 5.16.2 to 5.16.2.1.1 instead of 16.4.2?

The amazon site offers older firmwares but writes devices names next to it, I wonder if the
- Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation) 5.16.2.1.1 firmware is ok on the Kindle Scribe.
Don't want to fuck up the device I just received.

Also once on Koreader, can I use wifi as much as I feel like without having any software update from the device and put books on it wirelessly from calibre? Because it you can't I might simply just stay with the original firmware, which is pretty good as it is for reading comics and books.
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Did you mean 5.16.2 to 5.16.2.1.1 instead of 16.4.2?

The amazon site offers older firmwares but writes devices names next to it, I wonder if the
- Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation) 5.16.2.1.1 firmware is ok on the Kindle Scribe.
Don't want to fuck up the device I just received.

Also once on Koreader, can I use wifi as much as I feel like without having any software update from the device and put books on it wirelessly from calibre? Because it you can't I might simply just stay with the original firmware, which is pretty good as it is for reading comics and books.
Amazon will not allow you to install firmware from a different Kindle. Also, you cannot downgrade firmware without first being jailbroken.
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