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Old 05-05-2012, 10:11 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by gers1978 View Post
I have the above Kindle (bought in UK).

I've copied data.tar.gz to root and restarted several times, but the device just isn't being jailbroken.

I've tried using ENABLE_DIAGS to restart the device, still no luck.

Any ideas?
It would help a LOT if you ask a useful question that CAN be answered with a useful reply.

Q1) What model is your kindle?

Q2) Which of the many different data.tar.gz files did you use?

Q3) Did you use a "jailbreak" payload that leaves visible evidence behind, such as a "Your kindle is jailbroken" document, or did you see a "splash screen" when it ran?

Q4) Did you use a "universal payload" data.tar.gz designed to work on multiple kindle models?

Some jailbreak payloads leave no evidence other that the "Update your kindle" menu item is enabled for developer "update*.bin" files.
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