12-28-2011, 07:39 AM | #46 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 53
Karma: 509166
Join Date: Feb 2008
Device: Kindle
|
Can you change the fonts? That is the only exploit that I would love to have - but I imagine that with Touch this would be more complex....
|
12-28-2011, 08:41 AM | #47 | |
Enthusiast
Posts: 35
Karma: 12
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle4, PW
|
Kindle timeout too short
Quote:
Has anyone figured out how to lengthen the Kindle's timeout so it doesn't go offline while you're connected to it via ssh or sshfs? The latter is very annoying because it hangs Nautilus on my Mint system. Seems like it times out after only a few minutes, which is OK for normal reading activity, but not hacking. |
|
Advert | |
|
12-28-2011, 10:19 AM | #48 |
Junior Member
Posts: 3
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle 4 Non-Touch
|
Calculator
I just realized if you type calculations (eg. 5*21) into the search bar on the kindle, it solves them. Very interesting
|
12-28-2011, 11:39 AM | #49 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 67
Karma: 77288
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle 4 NT SO
|
|
12-28-2011, 04:56 PM | #50 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: kindle
|
Hey!
I have been following this thread and loving what im seeing and got through the first stages of the hack. Im having real trouble running the python script to get the root password. Im on a mac - is there anyone out there that can give me the lowdown?? Help please these screensavers are rubbish! and merry xmas! K* |
Advert | |
|
12-28-2011, 05:31 PM | #51 |
Junior Member
Posts: 3
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: none
|
is anybody able to help me????
ive got kindle 4 and want to run ankisrs on it but need to jailbreak it first, couldnt find any particular info anywhere... thanks for your time ! |
12-29-2011, 02:47 PM | #52 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle 4NT
|
@kobestarr: the default is root:mario (root being the user and mario the password) if you have a v4.0 software chances are you can login using that pass with no need for python.
|
12-29-2011, 02:58 PM | #53 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: kindle
|
hey xtron!
I tried Mario but im afraid i have version 4.0.1 is there a simplr tutorial anywhere that can explain this? I have done programming so im not scared to have a go but simply saying "run the python script" just asks more questions!!! run it in what? do i need a compiler? what is the output? why does python work in this case? Does this work on a mac?? do you see what i mean. I have looked at youtube tutorials but they always jump straight to "so here is the script" and boom! There you go! Cheers K* |
12-29-2011, 03:09 PM | #54 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle 4NT
|
Sadly I cannot help you with the specifics as I do not understand them myself. Nevertheless I do agree that there is some confusion generated by "run the script in a compiler" like statements. Just saying that is a bit idiotic if no actual steps to do that are provided. I have also tried all the ways I know how of using Python(command line) to send information and run scripts on the kindle (before giving up and using the default pass). Just be patient and someone who understands Python COM will surely answer you.
Have a nice day ! |
12-30-2011, 07:59 AM | #55 |
Librie lab rat
Posts: 32
Karma: 2760
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Dortmund, Germany
Device: Tolino Vision 4 HD
|
If you have problems with the python script to figure out your Kindle firmware 4.0.1 root password, use the web page I just made at http://members.ping.de/~sven/kindle.html
If you want to stick to the python script, what you do is write the script to a file, e.g. kindle.py Then open a terminal window, navigate to the directory with the script and type "python kindle.py" and it will run the script using the python interpreter. python is installed by default on a Mac. On Windows you need to download and install it first. Last edited by Lorphos; 12-30-2011 at 08:01 AM. |
12-30-2011, 09:08 AM | #56 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: kindle
|
SWEEET!
I will try this Next Year! HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!! K* |
12-30-2011, 09:40 AM | #57 |
Tubby Viking
Posts: 148
Karma: 1005578
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: UK
Device: Kindle4
|
I wish I understood this. Is there any Layman "How to" for putting new Screensavers on my (Non-touch) Kindle 4?
Has to be pretty simple to be honest? |
12-30-2011, 03:32 PM | #58 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle 4NT
|
@Villordsutch: the tutorial posted is as simple as it can be done right now (i guess) and you need some basic understanding of linux to run the commands. Don't worry though because as far as I can tell the people here are working hard at a true jailbrake for the Kindle4NT and a somewhat simpler process will surely be posted when found. If you can't wait just find a friend that is more experienced in linux and show him this thread.
Good Luck! |
12-31-2011, 06:10 AM | #59 | ||
Junior Member
Posts: 4
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Kindle 4
|
thx!
1. I wanted to thank danar for writing down the HowTo step by step and easy to follow!
Quote:
2. Also thanks to dionoea for explaining it to a not-knowing-Windows-person-but-also-being-a-Linux-noob (me)! Quote:
I want to learn more about using linux, so just installing a complete hack would teach me nothing. But this here is really cool! Have a good start in 2012! (Excuse my English) chrisp |
||
01-02-2012, 05:06 PM | #60 |
Junior Member
Posts: 3
Karma: 10
Join Date: Jan 2012
Device: Kindle
|
Hi,
Does anybody have a backup of the original screen savers (from the kindle 4 - non touch)? I seem to have misplaced mine..... If someone could help me out I would be very grateful |
Tags |
kindle 4th gen hack |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Kindle 4th gen non touch vs Nook Simple Touch | shinew | Which one should I buy? | 8 | 10-07-2011 09:10 PM |
image of 4th gen kindle w/on-screen keyboard showing | alansplace | Amazon Kindle | 15 | 09-30-2011 05:26 PM |
Troubleshooting Help Un-hacking my 2nd Gen Kindle? | Moonrakerone | Amazon Kindle | 3 | 05-16-2011 10:03 AM |
iPod iPod Touch 4th Gen Battery Life | mish | Apple Devices | 13 | 11-02-2010 07:15 AM |
iPod 4th Gen iPod touch makes an excellent reader | jswinden | Apple Devices | 27 | 09-24-2010 05:08 PM |