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Old 12-18-2014, 03:42 PM   #52
eschwartz
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That is because the necessary files were being exported to the computer via the userstore.

The jailbreak allows us to run scripts on the Kindle that affect the system partition which is otherwise inaccessible.


The Kobo doesn't have a digital lock on the update mechanism, that is all, I believe.
The update mechanism is used on both devices to get the system itself to apply patches to binaries, add services, etc.
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