07-25-2014, 05:13 AM | #1 |
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I am interested in buying this ebook reader (my first one) but, I have some questions. I surfed the internet for some hours to search for the perfect ebook reader for me (that is the one who only let's me read ebooks) and I didn't find it. One reader that was close was the trekstors pyrus mini because of his simplicity but the software needed some upgrade. So, I think the PW2 is the best for me, but after i change some things in it. The question is, can I? I have heard about jailbreaking the kindle, installing custom screensavers, removing ads etc. but I want to change the OS, namely, I would want to eliminate some features like share on social networks, the kindle store (I don't buy ebooks) and the experimental browser. I would want a browser on a ebook reader only to search words and definitions and the kindle has an option for that. I have seen people who have installed Debian on their kindle so I hope my question isn't too ridiculous . Have a nice day and thank you for your time! |
07-25-2014, 05:56 AM | #2 |
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I'm afraid I completely fail to see the reason why you would need to remove these features. If you don't want to use them, then the answer is simple: don't use them. None of them is obligatory.
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Also, I forgot to ask, can I use my Kindle unregistered? |
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07-25-2014, 06:34 AM | #4 |
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Note that there's no jailbreak for the latest 5.4.5 firmware. If you're buying a new PW2 make sure to install the jailbreak before updating the firmware. If the PW2 already has firmware 5.4.5 installed you won't be able to jailbreak it. |
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So, in airplane mode those features will not be visible? (I ask in case a child wants to use the kindle - I know there is parental control)
And, am I able to downgrade the firmware? |
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AFAIK, the jailbreak developers haven't released a 5.4.5 downgrade tool yet and it's uncertain whether they'll be able to do so. |
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07-25-2014, 08:31 AM | #8 |
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Last edited by dsmid; 07-25-2014 at 09:22 AM. |
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The downgrade fails with: UPDATE ERROR: 11 Has anybody actually tested this? EDIT: I used the wrong firmware. Downgrading to 5.4.3.2 does work. Last edited by Doitsu; 07-25-2014 at 03:46 PM. |
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07-25-2014, 12:51 PM | #11 |
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Today a friend of mine reported successful downgrade from 5.4.5 to 5.4.3.2 using this method.
Maybe you didn't wait long enough before rebooting? Last edited by dsmid; 07-25-2014 at 12:54 PM. |
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07-25-2014, 01:13 PM | #13 |
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@Doitsu: That's because 5.4.4 is a PW1 FW .
Good to know, though, I'll update the JB thread. Thanks to dsmid for convincing me to try again, I was fairly sure that wouldn't work (and the last time we used this trick, it was over USBNet, where we had greater control of what to do) . |
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