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knc1 · 07-19-2015, 02:20 AM

Ah, another one who thought: "I wonder what 'Erase All' means?"
And then: "I wonder if it works?"

Ans:
It does just what it says.
And yes, it works.
You could have asked instead of pushing it.

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Only a moderator can change the title (first post) of a thread, but let me tell you now, you need to flash more than a Kernel.
Note the word: All in the label: "Erase All"

The routine even erased the secure flash area that held u-boot, and then replaced it with the copy running in ram at that time.

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Not all of the Kindle's data is keep in partitioned flash, some data that is owner and/or device specific (like the serial number and board id) are stored **outside** of the partitioned area.

If you had those things written down before you pressed "Erase All" - well and good.
If not, I see you are lucky, the 'erase all' command in your (previous) firmware version kept them for you.
But you REALLY, REALLY, should write them down yourself, now!
Then edit your post to remove them from the public eye.

(There are people out there who WILL reuse those numbers that belong specifically to you.)

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BIG NOTE:
Grayscale Kindles **do not** use the Android 'fastboot' they use a specially modified version, specific to the Grayscale Kindles.
If you don't use the proper version of 'fastboot', you can wait forever or until the silicon parts return to their original form as beach sand.

Another important point:
You mention Putty, so you must be using Windoze.
Before going any further, learn to use a Linux LiveCD to boot your machine into Linux.
Getting all of the tools and such to work under Windoze is another can of worms, one that we hate to open here.

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Hint 1: KuBrick is a Linux LiveCD and I think it includes the proper fastboot on it.
Otherwise, a bit of searching will find you a copy of the **GRAYSCALE KINDLE FASTBOOT**.

07-19-2015, 02:20 AM	#2
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	Ah, another one who thought: "I wonder what 'Erase All' means?" And then: "I wonder if it works?" Ans: It does just what it says. And yes, it works. You could have asked instead of pushing it. - - - - Only a moderator can change the title (first post) of a thread, but let me tell you now, you need to flash more than a Kernel. Note the word: All in the label: "Erase All" The routine even erased the secure flash area that held u-boot, and then replaced it with the copy running in ram at that time. - - - - Not all of the Kindle's data is keep in partitioned flash, some data that is owner and/or device specific (like the serial number and board id) are stored outside of the partitioned area. If you had those things written down before you pressed "Erase All" - well and good. If not, I see you are lucky, the 'erase all' command in your (previous) firmware version kept them for you. But you REALLY, REALLY, should write them down yourself, now! Then edit your post to remove them from the public eye. (There are people out there who WILL reuse those numbers that belong specifically to you.) - - - - - BIG NOTE: Grayscale Kindles do not use the Android 'fastboot' they use a specially modified version, specific to the Grayscale Kindles. If you don't use the proper version of 'fastboot', you can wait forever or until the silicon parts return to their original form as beach sand. Another important point: You mention Putty, so you must be using Windoze. Before going any further, learn to use a Linux LiveCD to boot your machine into Linux. Getting all of the tools and such to work under Windoze is another can of worms, one that we hate to open here. - - - - Hint 1: KuBrick is a Linux LiveCD and I think it includes the proper fastboot on it. Otherwise, a bit of searching will find you a copy of the GRAYSCALE KINDLE FASTBOOT. Last edited by knc1; 07-19-2015 at 02:34 AM.