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Originally Posted by Ceuse
any progress on a touch like jailbreak yet? seems like it is kinda forgotten by the devs  |
The original K4 and Touch jailbreak threads were getting confusing due to containing information for two devices that turned out to be very different inside. The old K4/Touch jailbreak thread split off into two new threads (specific to the kindle model) for Jailbreak and hack developments.
The Kindle 4 is not being neglected. Progress may seem slow because developer time is being split between multiple new devices. In the threads, the "jailbreak" as such is often called "developer mode". A fully automatic jailbreak was deemed not necessary yet due to the fairly simple set of instructions to do this manually (and many developers have done this to their kindles). When there are sufficient new hacks ready for the general public, the need for a one-step jailbreak will become more important. Most existing hacks will should on the K4 with minor modification by the developers, and will need to be signed for the K4 and a K4 version added to the hack packages.
Here are some threads on hack status of Kindle 4 non touch (a/k/a K4 or K4NT):
Kindle 4 (no touch) GUI Localization
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=160796
K4 and Touch framebuffer changes
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=161419
Kindle 4th gen non-touch - hacking
(this thread)
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=1887236
And here are some threads showing hack status of Kindle Touch (a/k/a KT or K5):
GUI Launcher for Kindle Touch
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=161263
Extended Linux Functionality - GUI Launcher Kindle Touch:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=161704
There is more stuff in development, but not ready for the general public. The latest (not ready for prime time) information can be had by following the IRC channel. Please do not install unfininished (alpha) hacks unless you know how to repair your own kindle. The developers are busy developing. Thanks.