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Old 08-18-2016, 02:02 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by StroMotion View Post
I have managed to create a possibly unique issue with my 3rd Generation Kindle while upgrading it to the new 3.4.2 system. It's a B006 device with Free 3G + WiFi, which is why I'm hesitant to just walk away.

I started this morning at version 3.2.1, and successfully installed version 3.3 per Amazon's instructions. Then, like a doofus, I accidentally installed the 3.4 version for the B008 devices. Unfortunately, that actually worked, but post-installation, the device won't recognize either of the updates for 3.4.2. The "Update Your Kindle" option is greyed out not matter which .bin file I drop in there.

Have I completely hosed myself or is there a way to hack my way out of this? Any bright ideas?
How did you do that?
Those packages are 'model locked'.
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