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Originally Posted by Karnivour
Hi knc1,
thank you for your quick reply.
build ID: 3175970011
Purchased: online Amazon Germany
Serial Check: PW3W [Support added in KindleTool 1.6.5]
blocker directory installed
Ok, I have not tried the factory initial yet, since I need to get rid of the special ads first. The amazon support has removed the ads already but i will have to connect the device to the internet. So the blocker folder will prevent the PW3 to auto update itself?
Once the ads are gone I am going to try to install the factory_PW3_5.7.4_initial right?
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If the blocker directory 'works' is dependent on the firmware currently running.
We don't know if it will prevent an update on the version you have, because no one has tried it and reported back to us.
You get to be that person.
Now the firmware version you are running has only been previously reported on Kindles shipped from Amazon(Mexico).
So now we can add: Amazon(Germany).
{Our wiki serial number table is going to need a half-dozen or more new columns, I think.}
The full story on the 'ad removal' -
With S.O. ads enabled, the start-up process will pause giving you time enough to read the ads and will not continue until you 'swipe' at the screen.
The system does not export the visible USB storage area seen over a USB cable until past that 'show ad' stage (just in case you buy something then, it must have access to that area).
If the device's start-up process hangs, you will never have to chance to 'swipe out' away from the ads.
Which means the 'hung' system will never export USB storage.
Which means you can't put the 'rescue me' trigger filename on USB storage.
Which means: "Hello serial port".
But we have never had a PW3 hang on 5.7.4-factory (which is now in the tens of thousands of devices).
Disclaimer: Past successes do not guarantee future outcome.
(Just like a law firm or investment scam.)
So removing ads before you start is up to you.
We have had two (2!) reports of the current jail break process working on the firmware version you are running.
(those built in Mexico).