02-21-2011, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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Kindle 3.1 Jailbreak
With 3.1 released just hours ago, I'll release the jailbreak I wrote (not knowingly) yesterday.
Update: New version without the need for switching update provider, download from link below. Please read readme file. Thanks to NiLuJe for the bind keys method. http://yifan.lu/p/kindle-jailbreak Both the jailbreak(s) and the source can be found in the link above. The jailbreak will allow you to install custom packages (hacks) such as the screensaver hack and the usbnetworking hack. It is tested and works on Kindle 3 on 3.1. It should work on all versions of all Kindles from 2.0 to 3.1. No "enable" file needed. No whitelist needed. Just install the jailbreak and you can install both amazon updates and custom hack packages. If you are using a previous version of the jailbreak or dsmid's change-update-provider hack, it is safe to install this OVER it. Just remember to disable hack updates. (this will be the last time). The 0.4 install removes all previous versions of the update. However, it is recommended that you run the uninstaller. If you are using NiLuJe 0.5 jailbreak. You do NOT need this, and the jailbreak WILL fail to install (for protective purposes). However, if you would like to switch, you need to uninstall his jailbreak first. Comparison to NiLuJe's Jailbreak There has been much confusion about which jailbreak to use. Here's some clarifications: -Both achieve the same goal (allowing custom packages), you should not install both at the same time -Both jailbreaks uses the same method of key swapping -Both jailbreaks have the same stability and both are uninstallable -Both are compatible with all versions from 2.X to 3.X, BUT NiLuJe uses different jailbreak methods for older versions while my jailbreak uses the same method. -NiLuJe's jailbreak implements a whitelist with a hack list that needs to be updated with new hacks. -My jailbreak is completely transparent (no additional files), but installation of hacks will be 5-15 seconds slower. Changelog 0.4: No longer needs ENABLE_HACK_UPDATES file, uses bind mounting, thanks to NiLuJe. 0.3: Uses one file on USB root. If "ENABLE_HACK_UPDATES" exists, use hack keys. If not, use amazon keys. Also uninstalls update-service-provider if installed to prevent conflicts. 0.2: Unofficial test. Modifies updater binary to accept all signatures. Not recommended. Deprecated. 0.1: Initial jailbreak, beta. Used "jailbreak" folder with files to determine what update provider to use. If you want to know how the "jailbreak" works, you can see the source or read the writeup I wrote here: http://yifan.lu/2011/02/21/kindle-3-1-jailbreak/ Oh, and thanks to lyric (and others) for beta testing. Last edited by yifanlu; 04-01-2011 at 11:00 PM. |
02-21-2011, 08:53 PM | #2 |
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Congrats...great job!
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02-21-2011, 10:54 PM | #3 |
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Ok I'm kinda lost on this, what bin file(for the main JB not the alt one) do I put on my kindle 3 wifi only?
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02-21-2011, 10:59 PM | #4 |
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First - thanks for your work.
Let me ask for some more clarification, also. I'm back to "native" 3.0.2 - no hacks. Does your hack require the "old" jailbreak or is it free-standing? If I install 3.1, can your hack be installed after 3.1 and then can the screensaver hack be installed (and does it need the jailbreak)? Or should your hack be installed before 3.1? And if so, and then 3.1 is installed can the screensaver hack be installed? (jailbreak?) And can your hack be UNinstalled under 3.1? And as usual, sorry for all the questions but .... Thanks. |
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And yes, you need to jailbreak before installing hacks. Just read any of the guides about hacks, but use this jailbreak instead of the 3.0.3 one as it was patched. |
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It updated ok. plugging it back into my laptop atm. And yes the jailbreak file is there with the hack_updates there and a handy readme on how to switch to the amazon updates. Very nice man, many thanks. |
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02-22-2011, 02:06 AM | #9 |
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This thingie also jailbreaks 3.0.2 firmware - I've just tested that.
Let's call it the ultimate jailbreak. Good work, yifanlu. Could you edit the first post to state this jailbreak is not 3.1 specific ? Last edited by dsmid; 02-22-2011 at 02:13 AM. |
02-22-2011, 03:16 AM | #10 |
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Not working for me.
I installed Yifan Lu's jailbreak, successful. Then I applied NiLuJe's 0.4.N jailbreak. Unsuccessful, got the 007 error. As now it's still 3.1. Any comment, Yifan? |
02-22-2011, 03:32 AM | #11 |
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Make sure you Restart the kindle (via the menu command) before attempting to install a hack.
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02-22-2011, 03:43 AM | #12 |
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I'm on 3.0.2 with jailbreaks and hacks installed now.
What I'm wondering is if I want to update to 3.1 and utilize this jailbreak should I un-hack and un-jailbreak before I update to 3.1 or can I update with old hacks installed and then just jailbreak again? |
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02-22-2011, 04:01 AM | #14 |
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The 3 error you can ignore, I think. It is just there because the kindle has recognised am unofficial file. I don't think it is anything to worry about. Do the hacks you installed work now?
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