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Originally Posted by hius07
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Yes, that's the state it ended in after initiating the factory reset using the file method (after the first boot, I was still able to mount the disk via USB). The Kindle serial begins with G090G105. Arrived with 5.8.11. Bricked with message "Your Kindle needs repair code 2".
The reason I could tell that the downgrade was successful (to a certain degree) is that I was able to see the menu because the Kindle was still functional, albeit with only part of the screen active, similarly to the image posted in the post above. I went through the normal set up process (chose language, etc) and had access to the settings menu (where I could check the firmware version). After doing that, the screen remained partially active (in a rectangle) and I decided to do a factory reset (thinking it would fix the screen problem). After this reset, the Kindle generated the Repair code 2 error (sorry, I was going by memory), with no USB mount possible. It would boot partially but always end up with Repair Code 2. Also, it would not charge (I tried leaving it on a plug for a few days but the charging light would not turn on).
As mentioned maybe i could have continued the jailbreaking process after the first boot, instead of doing a factory reset but I don't know what would have happened after rebooting.
Also, at the time I found a post here from someone who had the exact same experience as me a few weeks before but I can't find it now. I will at my browsing history and will post it here if I find it. Edit: found it
here and
here:
As for what could have caused it, I am not sure: I don't remember if the Kindle was 100% charged but it was over 85% (that was the state if the battery after serial debrick). It could also have something to do with special offers (I had not removed them)... or bad luck.
I have another Kindle still in the box and I can't decide if I want to try this process again, as opening up the Kindle is a pain.