08-28-2013, 08:59 AM | #721 |
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I just did a "Reset Device", re-registered, connected to Amazon and Bingo... no SO anymore. Thank you ixtab for your gracious response and help.
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09-01-2013, 08:40 AM | #722 |
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It did not work for me. I want the screensaver to display the cover of the book i am reading. I renamed one of the REAME.txt files and removed the txt extension and placed it in the proper directory, but all i get is the 'the screensaver has has been....' screen.
Anyone having the same problem and any suggestions how to get it to work? Thanks, Robert |
09-01-2013, 09:11 AM | #723 | |
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**What** did not work for you? In the top post, under the "Install : Screensavers" section, open the spoiler and confirm that you have followed each of the steps. If one of those steps failed, tell us which one and **how** it failed. You renamed one of the README.txt files **to what** name? Which directory did you place it into (by name)? What model of Kindle are you trying this on? What version of the Kindle firmware is it running? In the top post of this thread, under the "Notes and Troubleshooting", open the spoiler and tell us which of those things you have checked on, and what you found. Last edited by knc1; 09-01-2013 at 09:18 AM. |
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09-01-2013, 10:45 AM | #724 | |
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If this isn't your issue, then everything knc1 says holds true...more info. Last edited by GoSharks; 09-01-2013 at 02:22 PM. |
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09-01-2013, 02:22 PM | #725 |
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Or, alternatively, use the KUAL extension to setup the cover mode .
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09-04-2013, 12:11 AM | #726 |
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Hi there. I had installed the update_kindle_5.3.4.bin file to my sons PW, and then successfully added custom screensavers.
They have stopped showing after having worked for the past six months. It has gone back to the old standard screensavers, even tho the custom ones are still in the screensavers folder. When I go to Device Info, I see that Firmware is Kindle 5.3.6... Is this the issue? Can I get the ss functionality back? Thx, Kov |
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09-04-2013, 01:04 PM | #728 |
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tl;dr; i probably missed an instruction.
the latest Ktouch update undid screensavers hack (duh) and I'm not sure the best approach to getting them back. start over and redo the entire jb process? I did try just getting the latest bits, and get error 07 when i push the screen saver update. Sorry, know this is likely covered so even a nudge to the right place would be fine, but couldn't find it on my own. |
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You rock, thank you!
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09-06-2013, 06:59 AM | #731 | |
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Hope this helps. Thanks, Robert |
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09-06-2013, 10:42 AM | #732 |
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@bikefools
Strange...there is definitely an 'autoreboot' file contained in the download (did you get the download from this site?), but no matter as any empty file renamed/named 'cover' without an extention will work. The fact that this does not work on both of your PW's definitely suggests you have made a mistake along the way. First, are your PW's special offers? If so, this hack will not work until you get the special offers removed by Amazon. Second, what do the current screensaver pictures look like? Third, have you read the FAQ troubleshooting post link found in the first post of this thread? And finally, have you done a restart via menu>settings>restart and been sure you did NOT have the USB cable connected? |
09-06-2013, 04:44 PM | #733 |
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@GoSharks: I switched off autoreboot in the latest versions, so it is indeed not there anymore on 'fresh' setups .
@bikefools: I would, again, recommend that you handle this through the KUAL extension, to make sure everything is done the proper way. Plus, since according to your profile you have an UK PaperWhite, you'll find something of help in there if yours came from Waterstones . Last edited by NiLuJe; 09-06-2013 at 05:12 PM. |
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-- Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... (I give up ) |
09-06-2013, 05:15 PM | #735 | |
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@GoSharks: *evil laugh*
That said, I (for once) didn't forget to mention this tidbit of info . Quote:
To get back to bikefools' issue, I suspect a Waterstones trickery... |
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