K5 FW 5.x ScreenSavers Hack - Page 87

eschwartz · 08-16-2014, 10:53 PM

See Kindle_Touch_Hacking#Blocking_Official_Updates

There are two possible blockers, and to be extra careful, it wouldn't be a bad idea to use both.

cqwang · 08-18-2014, 06:21 AM

Is it possible to enable both cover and random mode? I tried and cover overrides random.

The way I'd like it to work would be:
a) if a book is currently open, then display its cover
b) else (i.e. at the home screen, etc), then display a random png

is it possible?

Geralt · 08-18-2014, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cqwang

Is it possible to enable both cover and random mode?

Unfortunately no.

frakman1 · 08-20-2014, 03:00 PM

Sorry if this has been asked before but I was wondering if it is possible to tweak the time before the screensaver actually kicks in.

Thanks

Zombater · 08-22-2014, 08:24 AM

I have jailbroken and am on version 5.4.3.2 yet Update Your Kindle is grayed out.

knc1 · 08-22-2014, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombater

I have jailbroken and am on version 5.4.3.2 yet Update Your Kindle is grayed out.

Is your Kindle a model 9017?
Did you use the package from this thread or from NiLuJe's snapshot thread?

Zombater · 08-22-2014, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Is your Kindle a model 9017?
Did you use the package from this thread or from NiLuJe's snapshot thread?

Yeah, it's a 9017. Why, should I be using the ones from his snapshot thread? And I want custom screensavers from the net, do I need to install both Python and linkss or just linkss? Thanks for your help.

knc1 · 08-22-2014, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombater

Yeah, it's a 9017. Why, should I be using the ones from his snapshot thread? And I want custom screensavers from the net, do I need to install both Python and linkss or just linkss? Thanks for your help.

The update_*.bin packages are both "model locked" and "cryptographically signed".

The packages in NiLuJe's snapshot thread recognize the 9017 model Kindles.

Most other packages have not (yet) been re-built with the newest package tool.
That will not happen until NiLuJe "releases" the newest KindleTool.

Zombater · 08-22-2014, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

The update_*.bin packages are both "model locked" and "cryptographically signed".

The packages in NiLuJe's snapshot thread recognize the 9017 model Kindles.

Most other packages have not (yet) been re-built with the newest package tool.
That will not happen until NiLuJe "releases" the newest KindleTool.

Umm do I need to install both Python and linkss or just linkss for random screensavers?

*nvm got it*

NiLuJe · 08-22-2014, 10:10 AM

@frakman1: Technically, yes, but doing it in a safe, idiot-proof way is a risky proposition (needs an edit of system files loaded at early boot, if the syntax is wrong == brick).

Zombater · 08-23-2014, 06:25 AM

YABADABADOO I GOT IT TO WORK UNTIL IT BROKE!

I had it working for one day until my dad jumped in and updated it to 5.4.5.1

This is the second time... sigh.

Do I need to install it again? Just asking cuz I don't wanna screw up and brick my kindle.

knc1 · 08-23-2014, 06:50 AM

#1: It may not have been "Dad" -
It could have been an OTA (Over The Air) update from Amazon.

Yes - you have to re-install everything (or at least those things that are now broke).

To avoid any more OTA surprise gifts from Amazon - -

Put device in "airplane mode" - leave it there - watch out for when the device "restarts" it might take the device out of "airplane mode" - if it does, immediately put it back into "airplane mode".
Choose the firmware version you want to run -
Big Note: If this is a 4Gbyte PW2 and you want to use "Active Documents" - your choices are 5.4.5 or 5.4.5.1
Downgrade to desired firmware version (if required).
You've done that before, no changes to what you already know.
Re-Install things -
Start with the newest JB snapshot that NiLuJe posted yesterday - since that will also install MKK and the Jailbreak Bridge along with the actual JB.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225030
Also install KUAL
Also install the KUAL "Backdoor Lock"
"Lock" the backdoor
**NOW** you can take the device out of "airplane mode" if you want to.

[1] Dads who are members here are fairly "fast learners".

You might check out what control the device's "Parental Controls" give you - -
I have never used it, but it seems to say it is for keeping the parents out of the kid's toys.

cbraun · 08-31-2014, 12:45 PM

Hello,

I seem to have issues installing the screensaver hack on my PW2, model 9017. The PW came pre-installed with 5.4.5.1, which I downgraded to 5.4.3.2 before installing the JailBreak.

I have used the BINs from NiLuJe's snapshot thread so that the python and screensavers updates run correctly.

The problem I seem to have is that the default screensaver (Murakami quote) keeps being displayed. I have read the FAQ and correctly restarted the kindle (USB out!) but despite the files seemingly being correctly installed (directories are in place and update was successful), I dont see NiLuJe's screensaver. Adding the empty "cover" file does not change anything.

When the kindle is restarted, I get the "S checking screensavers..." message, but "Cover" not working.

I have dived back in the forum and found references to the "Waterstone" location for the screen saver, but am not too sure how to proceed (or if this is the issue). The thread on Waterstone is mainly about finding the location of the files. For the "cover" mode to work, do I need to delete the Waterstone screeensaver file? Or is the hack simply not yet working with my version?

Help welcome.

Thank you

NiLuJe · 08-31-2014, 01:03 PM

@cbraun: That's a Waterstones device. You should see a Waterstones button in the KUAL settings for the ScreenSavers hack. Enable that, and restart your device.

cbraun · 08-31-2014, 01:45 PM

Thank you NiLuJe

Yes it it a Waterstone device.

I did not install it with the KUAL extension. I will obviously do this now, but do I have to uninstall anything before. or just proceed with the KUAL installation and re-install the screensaver hack?

Also, it's KUAL or KUAL+ I should install?

08-23-2014, 06:50 AM	#1302
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	#1: It may not have been "Dad" - It could have been an OTA (Over The Air) update from Amazon. Yes - you have to re-install everything (or at least those things that are now broke). To avoid any more OTA surprise gifts from Amazon - - Put device in "airplane mode" - leave it there - watch out for when the device "restarts" it might take the device out of "airplane mode" - if it does, immediately put it back into "airplane mode". Choose the firmware version you want to run - Big Note: If this is a 4Gbyte PW2 and you want to use "Active Documents" - your choices are 5.4.5 or 5.4.5.1 Downgrade to desired firmware version (if required). You've done that before, no changes to what you already know. Re-Install things - Start with the newest JB snapshot that NiLuJe posted yesterday - since that will also install MKK and the Jailbreak Bridge along with the actual JB. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225030 Also install KUAL Also install the KUAL "Backdoor Lock" "Lock" the backdoor NOW you can take the device out of "airplane mode" if you want to. [1] Dads who are members here are fairly "fast learners". You might check out what control the device's "Parental Controls" give you - - I have never used it, but it seems to say it is for keeping the parents out of the kid's toys. Last edited by knc1; 08-23-2014 at 06:55 AM.

08-31-2014, 12:45 PM	#1303
cbraun Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: PW2	Murakami wins Hello, I seem to have issues installing the screensaver hack on my PW2, model 9017. The PW came pre-installed with 5.4.5.1, which I downgraded to 5.4.3.2 before installing the JailBreak. I have used the BINs from NiLuJe's snapshot thread so that the python and screensavers updates run correctly. The problem I seem to have is that the default screensaver (Murakami quote) keeps being displayed. I have read the FAQ and correctly restarted the kindle (USB out!) but despite the files seemingly being correctly installed (directories are in place and update was successful), I dont see NiLuJe's screensaver. Adding the empty "cover" file does not change anything. When the kindle is restarted, I get the "S checking screensavers..." message, but "Cover" not working. I have dived back in the forum and found references to the "Waterstone" location for the screen saver, but am not too sure how to proceed (or if this is the issue). The thread on Waterstone is mainly about finding the location of the files. For the "cover" mode to work, do I need to delete the Waterstone screeensaver file? Or is the hack simply not yet working with my version? Help welcome. Thank you

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08-16-2014, 10:53 PM	#1291
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	See Kindle_Touch_Hacking#Blocking_Official_Updates There are two possible blockers, and to be extra careful, it wouldn't be a bad idea to use both.

08-18-2014, 06:21 AM	#1292
cqwang Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: KPW2	Is it possible to enable both cover and random mode? I tried and cover overrides random. The way I'd like it to work would be: a) if a book is currently open, then display its cover b) else (i.e. at the home screen, etc), then display a random png is it possible?

08-20-2014, 03:00 PM	#1294
frakman1 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Paperwhite 2	Sorry if this has been asked before but I was wondering if it is possible to tweak the time before the screensaver actually kicks in. Thanks

08-22-2014, 08:24 AM	#1295
Zombater Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 1010 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I have jailbroken and am on version 5.4.3.2 yet Update Your Kindle is grayed out.

08-22-2014, 10:10 AM	#1300
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,477 Karma: 26012492 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@frakman1: Technically, yes, but doing it in a safe, idiot-proof way is a risky proposition (needs an edit of system files loaded at early boot, if the syntax is wrong == brick).

08-23-2014, 06:25 AM	#1301
Zombater Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 1010 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	YABADABADOO I GOT IT TO WORK UNTIL IT BROKE! I had it working for one day until my dad jumped in and updated it to 5.4.5.1 This is the second time... sigh. Do I need to install it again? Just asking cuz I don't wanna screw up and brick my kindle.

08-31-2014, 01:03 PM	#1304
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,477 Karma: 26012492 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@cbraun: That's a Waterstones device. You should see a Waterstones button in the KUAL settings for the ScreenSavers hack. Enable that, and restart your device.

08-31-2014, 01:45 PM	#1305
cbraun Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: PW2	Thank you NiLuJe Yes it it a Waterstone device. I did not install it with the KUAL extension. I will obviously do this now, but do I have to uninstall anything before. or just proceed with the KUAL installation and re-install the screensaver hack? Also, it's KUAL or KUAL+ I should install?

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