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Originally Posted by NiLuJe
@DudeMan: Which FW version is it running, and what hacks do you have installed on it?
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I bought a used PW1 and not 1 day of using it, I was having issues like freezing, unable to register, and bootloops.
So I read around, found out that there was an updated firmware. Downloaded the "update_kindle_5.3.9.bin" file from amazon's site and the update went smoothly. (I can't remember what firmware it was on before I updated).
I can't remember exactly what I did next, I didn't install anything else, no hacks, nothing, but I restarted the kindle and after that all I could go to was the YKNR screen.
Charging overnight, holding the power button for 20s+, didn't do anything.
The kindle gets recognized as a usb drive when plugged in to the laptop, for a few seconds, then it reboots and goes back to the "Your Kindle Needs Repair" screen.
I didn't sleep that night, reading around this board, etc. The following morning I contacted Amazon support through chat (I'm located in Southeast Asia, getting a kindle here could get expensive, shipping+taxes). And was offered refurbs.
So I gave up, accepted the loss. After a few days I decided to post and I don't know what to say... ixtab, will you marry me???
You don't know how happy I am right now, man. On a very tight budget, it's a little tough right now so buying another one isn't gonna happen anytime soon. I've been feeling awful the past few days - bought a used PW to save a few bucks, ended up losing more
Thank you ixtab for the early Christmas present
