knc1, I am really sorry, but I want to make sure I do this right.
In step 2 you say to
2) Install (create) the 'blocker directory' in the top of visible USB storage:
update.bin.tmp.partial
no other extension, all lower case
You just want me to create a folder in the root directory of my kindle named update.bin.tmp.partial and not put anything in it?
To answer your other questions -
Question 1:
I was following the instructions and then when I got into trouble, I noticed their comments were not recent or being responded to. So I found your site. You guys seem much more helpful and I was hoping to fix a bad decision on my part.
Question 2:
My apologies, step 3 item #12
Kindle Oasis and Kindle Touch 3 users please install two extensions: KUAL and MRPI, they are required for all your following experience after jailbreaking. And please update to new firmware before installing these two extensions, as all hack plugins and extensions need to install again after firmware updating.
I not only live in the US but I bought this through Amazon USA as well.
Forgive me for being stupid/crazy, but if this doesn't work, I do have a backup file of the full (visible) kindle drive before I started anything. I can revert back to that to start over, but I am unsure if there were hidden directories/files that I didn't copy over. Just an option if you think that would be easier and then just start the downgrade, jailbreak, upgrade, install CollectionsManager all over again.
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Update to this post, I have successfully completed the 3 steps you provided now. I am running FW 5.8.7.0.1.
I was able to UYK just fine.
I am not sure what my next step is to get Collections Manager to work. I have not installed any KUAL or MRPI packages yet.