I'd like some advice/assistance please.
I'm trying to Jailbreak my Kindle Paperwhite 4 (the water-resistant one). It's a 32 GB model, without mobile connectivity capability. I've jailbreaked three Kindles before, and all went well. I'm pretty good at following instructions. This time things are not working as expected. I've tried four times now, with the same result each time. I've re-downloaded all files and checked MD5s again.
The device is new from Amazon (UK) bought just before Christmas. When it arrived it was running firmware v5.13.3. Operations performed on a Windows 10 PC. The Kindle has never been connected to the Internet. This is what I've done:
Factory Reset
Checked Device Info:
Serial Number: G001 6503 **** **** (Obfuscated. Will reveal if significant)
Firmware Version: Kindle 5.10.1.3 (3372830002)
(Note the firmware now shows 5.10.1.3 due to my previous jailbreak attempts)
I've then followed the instructions form page 1 religiously, checking MD5 checksums all the way. I've recorded all steps and filenames etc. and can post them if someone thinks I've probably messed up a step.
Everything went as described in the instructions, except at step 8. I copied "Update_jailbreak_hotfix_1.16.N_install.bin" to root, and did a safe eject & disconnect.
Immediately after disconnect, and the Kindle returns to its home page, (before I do an Update your Kindle), I get a large message box that says:
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Update Error
An invalid update file has been loaded on your
device. Please go to
www.amazon.com/devicesupport to access
the Kindle Software Update page or to
contact Kindle Customer Service for
assistance.
CLOSE
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Does anyone have any ideas?
Lots of thanks in advance.