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Old 09-04-2016, 04:39 AM   #5
HyperSystem
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Originally Posted by knc1 View Post
Why is connecting to the serial port impossible in your situation?

All three systems that you mention support our recommended serial port adapter and from what you write, you have at least one working USB port.
I am just in a financial situation that prohibits buying any tools or adaptors. These devices are dirt cheap used on Amazon (20-30 dollars), I think I'd invest in a working Kindle if I really wanted to save myself the trouble.

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Originally Posted by geekmaster View Post
"Fake USB Mode" is Low-Power (most kindle hardware powered down) slow charge mode, for depleted batteries. It can get stuck in this mode when bricked. As mentioned, Fastboot mode is not reliable in VMs because in the kindle it times out before a VM can detect it and reconnect it to the VM.
Thank you, I'll be making a Kubrick CD soon to give it another shot.
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