K5 FW 5.x ScreenSavers Hack - Page 133

knc1 · 05-12-2016, 12:24 PM

What firmware version?
If 5.6.x or 5.7.x you must use MrPI to install packages.
The update button will always be grayed out in the above case.

You can not, and never have been able to, install our signed packages with a re-boot (that leads you to an installer that we don't support).

How about some details beyond: "application can not be started"
Like in, what application?

Ceronomus · 05-13-2016, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

What firmware version?
If 5.6.x or 5.7.x you must use MrPI to install packages.
The update button will always be grayed out in the above case.

You can not, and never have been able to, install our signed packages with a re-boot (that leads you to an installer that we don't support).

How about some details beyond: "application can not be started"
Like in, what application?

"application can not be started" is the literal error message and then the Kindle would hang up and not boot. It eventually cleared and we are back to square one. I *think* I understand where things went wrong. He is using 5.6.x

It went downhill with the greyed out update button and not having read the FAQ first. I won't make that mistake again.

knc1 · 05-13-2016, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceronomus

"application can not be started" is the literal error message and then the Kindle would hang up and not boot. It eventually cleared and we are back to square one. I *think* I understand where things went wrong. He is using 5.6.x

It went downhill with the greyed out update button and not having read the FAQ first. I won't make that mistake again.

Which application?
KUAL?
MrPI?
Something else?

Even having the name of what results in the message would help.

tuan8927 · 05-14-2016, 11:10 AM

Hello, can I do this with my kindle wp3 5.7.4.1 non-jailbreak?

knc1 · 05-14-2016, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuan8927

Hello, can I do this with my kindle wp3 5.7.4.1 non-jailbreak?

No - a jailbreak is required.

MorasKillermo · 05-21-2016, 05:40 AM

Hello everyone!

I've been following the instructions here but still I haven't succeeded. First of all, I have a PW1, which was running 5.6.1.1.

I had it downgraded to 5.3.3 and followed all the steps here. Got it jailbroken easily, installed python and linkss, but then I couldn't set a custom screensaver (all of my images are correctly formatted).

Then I read elsewhere that no custom screensaver can be set on firmware 5.3.3, so I upgraded to 5.3.5 and followed the steps once again... but I just still can't see my own wallpapers on my screen, which now flashes like crazy whenever I plug it to my PC

I think I totally messed something out here, and I'd really appreciate to get some help...

Thanks in advance!

NiLuJe · 05-21-2016, 09:04 AM

@MorasKillermo: What *do* you see when the device's asleep?

AFAIR, there are approximately zero issues with screensavers and early FW.
You might be mixing stuff up with the fonts stuff...
Or Special Offers, which will prevent this from working, not matter the FW.

As for the flashing, sounds maybe like a bad cable?

knc1 · 05-21-2016, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

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As for the flashing, sounds maybe like a bad cable?

Or something specific to what the cable is being plugged into.

Context please:
Hardware, OS, OS version at a bare minimum.

MorasKillermo · 05-21-2016, 11:40 AM

The cable has been giving me problems recently, so that may be the actual reason for the flashing. As for the special offers I also read about that but didn't catch exactly what it is... is it some built-in 'feature' that's only available in some devices? Or maybe just the option through which you can get books and stuff recommendations while being in sleep mode? Right now whenever my screen is locked I can only see the default PW screensaver.

NiLuJe · 05-21-2016, 01:03 PM

And therein lies the rub. Describe what you think is "the defaut PW screensaver".

MorasKillermo · 05-21-2016, 01:58 PM

The one that's always been there whenever my 'recommendations' switch is off.

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Dr. Drib · 05-21-2016, 02:02 PM

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NiLuJe · 05-21-2016, 02:08 PM

I got there too late, but your "the only one" comment makes me think that this is indeed a Special Offers device.

Cinisajoy · 05-21-2016, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

I got there too late, but your "the only one" makes me think that this is indeed a Special Offers device.

I got that screen the other day after my K5 had gone dead. Yes, it is a special offers and also said please connect to wifi to get the latest offers.

MorasKillermo · 05-21-2016, 02:28 PM

That's what I get for skipping the rules, lol...

05-12-2016, 12:24 PM	#1981
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	What firmware version? If 5.6.x or 5.7.x you must use MrPI to install packages. The update button will always be grayed out in the above case. You can not, and never have been able to, install our signed packages with a re-boot (that leads you to an installer that we don't support). How about some details beyond: "application can not be started" Like in, what application? Last edited by knc1; 05-12-2016 at 12:27 PM.

05-21-2016, 01:58 PM	#1991
MorasKillermo Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 1	The one that's always been there whenever my 'recommendations' switch is off. [Image violates Posting Guidelines for size - MODERATOR] Last edited by Dr. Drib; 05-21-2016 at 02:01 PM.

05-21-2016, 02:08 PM	#1993
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	I got there too late, but your "the only one" comment makes me think that this is indeed a Special Offers device. Last edited by NiLuJe; 05-21-2016 at 04:28 PM.

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MorasKillermo Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 1	Hello everyone! I've been following the instructions here but still I haven't succeeded. First of all, I have a PW1, which was running 5.6.1.1. I had it downgraded to 5.3.3 and followed all the steps here. Got it jailbroken easily, installed python and linkss, but then I couldn't set a custom screensaver (all of my images are correctly formatted). Then I read elsewhere that no custom screensaver can be set on firmware 5.3.3, so I upgraded to 5.3.5 and followed the steps once again... but I just still can't see my own wallpapers on my screen, which now flashes like crazy whenever I plug it to my PC I think I totally messed something out here, and I'd really appreciate to get some help... Thanks in advance!

05-21-2016, 09:04 AM	#1987
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@MorasKillermo: What do you see when the device's asleep? AFAIR, there are approximately zero issues with screensavers and early FW. You might be mixing stuff up with the fonts stuff... Or Special Offers, which will prevent this from working, not matter the FW. As for the flashing, sounds maybe like a bad cable?

05-21-2016, 11:40 AM	#1989
MorasKillermo Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 1	The cable has been giving me problems recently, so that may be the actual reason for the flashing. As for the special offers I also read about that but didn't catch exactly what it is... is it some built-in 'feature' that's only available in some devices? Or maybe just the option through which you can get books and stuff recommendations while being in sleep mode? Right now whenever my screen is locked I can only see the default PW screensaver.

05-21-2016, 01:03 PM	#1990
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	And therein lies the rub. Describe what you think is "the defaut PW screensaver".

05-21-2016, 02:02 PM	#1992
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Moderator Notice Please take a few moments to read our Posting Guidelines, in particular the part about the maximum image size allowed (600x600 pixels). Images that violate those guidelines will be deleted. It is every member's responsibility to read our Posting Guidelines and follow them. Thanks.

05-21-2016, 02:28 PM	#1995
MorasKillermo Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 1	That's what I get for skipping the rules, lol...

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