06-25-2016, 09:11 PM | #166 |
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5 volt != 1.8 volt
Get the correct adapter!! |
06-28-2016, 08:24 AM | #167 |
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I just managed a serial JB on a Voyage on 5.7.4 using a TTL-232RG-VREG1V8-WE without any issues. Thanks so much guys and gals, as always a wealth of information.
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06-28-2016, 08:38 AM | #168 | |
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That adapter cable is a bit more expensive than a lot of bargain basement adapters - But, it is known to work, is well stocked, and has world-wide distribution. Someone who followed ALL of the directions and had no problems. |
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07-02-2016, 09:30 AM | #169 |
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hello,
can you please tell me if is this, is the correct adapter? https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01...=ASUH2C685L5Z6 thank you |
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07-12-2016, 06:02 AM | #172 |
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Is there any value in switching from the serial jailbreak to the new downgrade method you've published? I notice that you mention that the downgrade method's jailbreak will survive firmware updates, whereas the old way does not seem to.
Is there a quick way to patch to the new survival method without downgrading, etc? (assuming I haven't misunderstood things of course) |
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The pent-up demand (literally THOUSANDS of kindles) show just how many folks have been waiting for a software-only (no serial port needed) jailbreak. So your "is there any value" question may be answered "yes, indeed, most definitely, and by thousands of people who have been waiting for the new method". But if you really wish to practice your soldering skills on your kindle, the serial port method in this thread (often the only option for a seriously bricked kindle), the jailbreak only fails to survive if you failed to follow the procedure completely. The hotfix/bridge is installed SPECIFICALLY to help the jailbreak survive firmware updates (but requires carefully following instructions to avoid deleting it just before the firmware update procedure). And yes, you can install the latest hotfix without jailbreaking again (provided you do not factory reset and then update to newer firmware). Last edited by geekmaster; 07-12-2016 at 08:35 AM. |
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07-12-2016, 09:08 AM | #174 |
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@fexofenadine: You have to install the hotfix no matter your original point of entry, so, don't worry, you're update-proof, too (unless you got creative and skipped a step).
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07-13-2016, 05:34 AM | #175 |
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Brilliant, thanks Geekmaster and NiLuJe.
I had performed the serial jailbreak and was unclear as to which part was the update-proofing. Obviously the new software-only method is huge news! Thanks again for your support |
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It is useful for us who need to debrick the Kindle Paperwhite.
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Thanks for your tutorial! I have successfully debricked my Kindle!
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I do not know why Amazon set obstacles for end-users to debrick a KPW. Last edited by Mr.Samuel; 02-09-2017 at 07:11 AM. |
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