It's time for a update, about 2 month ago I got my paperwhite and I actually just wanted to have it and use it. Just like regular or library books, FREE and Unlimited.
Of course that's not what Amazon wants, but I wanted:
No Kindle update; No kindle connection; No kindle payments, No................. the list goes on what they would like you should have for a price.
I was lucky to find this forum, my paperwhite is on version 5.3.1, I applied the patch-pack, jailbrake, never registered it, I set the kindle to "Airplane" mode and never looked back.
It just works and so far never gave me any problems. Thanks guys
peter