K5 FW 5.x ScreenSavers Hack - Page 86

knc1 · 08-11-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samhfoley

OK, I was on 5.4.3. Jailbroke, installed MKK, python, KUAL, KUAL+ and screensaver. Upgraded to 5.4.5

Now all I can see is the default screensaver hack installed cover logo. How can I get the cover of the current book I am reading to display? Help! Thanks in advance.

The device Jailbreak survived, but not much else did.

Just re-install everything (starting with MKK from snapshot thread) that does not work.

samhfoley · 08-11-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

The device Jailbreak survived, but not much else did.

Just re-install everything (starting with MKK from snapshot thread) that does not work.

Fixed and working. Thanks!

knc1 · 08-12-2014, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samhfoley

Fixed and working. Thanks!

You might want to install the "Backdoor Lock" RSN, since there is a 5.4.5.1 update in the air.

Unless you want to do all of that again.

WorldofPain · 08-15-2014, 11:16 AM

A quick clarification:

If we want to randomize the screensavers: "drop a blank file named "random"
Im an idiot so this is obvious to you guys. Can this file just be a text document?
or does it have to be a certain file type ect. enriched txt doc... idk

GoSharks · 08-15-2014, 11:38 AM

@WorldofPain-
The direct answer is no. Use an empty file with NO extension.
The better way is to install KUAL and control the screensaver hack with it.

WorldofPain · 08-15-2014, 01:12 PM

ok.

I would assume this is a common coding tool on a computer but I am not that savy. How would you do this on windows 8?
The only options it gives you is a txt .doc

I see the blank pages next to the empty files that are used as commands, just don't know how to make one?

eschwartz · 08-15-2014, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorldofPain

ok.

I would assume this is a common coding tool on a computer but I am not that savy. How would you do this on windows 8?
The only options it gives you is a txt .doc

I see the blank pages next to the empty files that are used as commands, just don't know how to make one?

KUAL makes this a lot easier.

You can also create a .txt document, then rename it to delete the file extension. Make sure the File Explorer is set under Folder Options to NOT hide known file extensions.

Verlander · 08-16-2014, 03:42 PM

I normally keep wifi off but today put it on to look up something on Wikipedia..... because I couldn't be bothered to fetch my tablet from another room.

The device auto upgraded to 5.4.5.1 and my screensaver hack no longer works. It took me absolute ages to get it working in the first place.

Infuriating!

Could kind people please tell me, step by step, how to get the screensaver hack to work again? I realise some downgrading may be involved.

Also, if there is any way of stopping auto upgrading: otherwise I'll have to remember to keep wifi permanently switched off.

Thanks.

Barty · 08-16-2014, 05:23 PM

^^^ have you tried to just install the screen saver hack and python again?

Verlander · 08-16-2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

^^^ have you tried to just install the screen saver hack and python again?

No I haven't. Do you think this would work? Would I not have to uninstall then re-install any hack?

I don't want to end up with a 'brick', so I'm being very cautious!

The device is jailbroken already of course. But it now ignores the custom screensavers. I've even tried deleting the original screensavers from the backup folder but they still show up.

I cannot see where they are stored.

knc1 · 08-16-2014, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verlander

No I haven't.
Do you think this would work?
Would I not have to uninstall then re-install any hack?

It will work.
No, you do not (in the case of the Screensavers Hack).

Also, you have to re-install MKK if you had it previously installed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verlander

Also, if there is any way of stopping auto upgrading: otherwise I'll have to remember to keep wifi permanently switched off.

Thanks.

Yes, install the "Backdoor Lock" -

The update_*.bin file has not been repackaged for the new (9017) model devices.
If you have that model, you will have to use the KUAL version (in same first post, last set of install directions).

Verlander · 08-16-2014, 06:21 PM

OK, I've tried reinstalling the following files (downloaded from the first post on this thread) - pretty sure these were the files I used originally when I was on 5.3.x:

Update_python_0.10.N_install_pw2.bin

Update_linkss_0.17.N_install_pw2.bin

The PW2 automatically deletes them as soon as I disconnect the USB. So I can't update.

Am I doing something wrong?

GoSharks · 08-16-2014, 08:50 PM

@Verlander-
The last time you added the SS Hack your model needed the version found in NiLuJe's snapshots...I don't know if NiLuJe has updated the .bin's found in the first post since then, so you might try the snapshot versions again here.
Good Luck (again!

)

Verlander · 08-16-2014, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSharks

@Verlander-
The last time you added the SS Hack your model needed the version found in NiLuJe's snapshots...I don't know if NiLuJe has updated the .bin's found in the first post since then, so you might try the snapshot versions again here.
Good Luck (again!

)

Fantastic - I have my lovingly handcrafted screensavers back again!

I've kept a copy of the snapshot files for the future.

Now I'll try and work how to install the Backdoor Lock, just in case I'm foolish enough to turn the wifi on again!

[Edit: Hmm... looks like we don't know yet whether BL works on the latest OS for PW2. I'll just have to keep wifi off to be on the safe side - no hardship.

]

GoSharks · 08-16-2014, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verlander

Fantastic - I have my lovingly handcrafted screensavers back again!

Great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verlander

I've kept a copy of the snapshot files for the future.

Smart!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verlander

..... I'll just have to keep wifi off to be on the safe side - no hardship.

]

Extra smart!

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08-15-2014, 11:16 AM	#1279
WorldofPain Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: kindle PW	A quick clarification: If we want to randomize the screensavers: "drop a blank file named "random" Im an idiot so this is obvious to you guys. Can this file just be a text document? or does it have to be a certain file type ect. enriched txt doc... idk

08-15-2014, 11:38 AM	#1280
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	@WorldofPain- The direct answer is no. Use an empty file with NO extension. The better way is to install KUAL and control the screensaver hack with it.

08-15-2014, 01:12 PM	#1281
WorldofPain Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: kindle PW	ok. I would assume this is a common coding tool on a computer but I am not that savy. How would you do this on windows 8? The only options it gives you is a txt .doc I see the blank pages next to the empty files that are used as commands, just don't know how to make one?

08-16-2014, 03:42 PM	#1283
Verlander Member Posts: 14 Karma: 416566 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3	I normally keep wifi off but today put it on to look up something on Wikipedia..... because I couldn't be bothered to fetch my tablet from another room. The device auto upgraded to 5.4.5.1 and my screensaver hack no longer works. It took me absolute ages to get it working in the first place. Infuriating! Could kind people please tell me, step by step, how to get the screensaver hack to work again? I realise some downgrading may be involved. Also, if there is any way of stopping auto upgrading: otherwise I'll have to remember to keep wifi permanently switched off. Thanks.

08-16-2014, 05:23 PM	#1284
Barty doofus Posts: 2,523 Karma: 13088847 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	^^^ have you tried to just install the screen saver hack and python again?

08-16-2014, 06:21 PM	#1287
Verlander Member Posts: 14 Karma: 416566 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3	OK, I've tried reinstalling the following files (downloaded from the first post on this thread) - pretty sure these were the files I used originally when I was on 5.3.x: Update_python_0.10.N_install_pw2.bin Update_linkss_0.17.N_install_pw2.bin The PW2 automatically deletes them as soon as I disconnect the USB. So I can't update. Am I doing something wrong?

08-16-2014, 08:50 PM	#1288
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	@Verlander- The last time you added the SS Hack your model needed the version found in NiLuJe's snapshots...I don't know if NiLuJe has updated the .bin's found in the first post since then, so you might try the snapshot versions again here. Good Luck (again! )

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