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Old 11-22-2012, 11:27 AM   #247
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Originally Posted by knc1 View Post
Maybe the post I was remembering did say "fastboot" mode, rather than "downloader" mode.

There is a thread here about using a "factory cable" -
The OTG port has a "ID" pin - and OTG uses ground and open - evidently the Kindle is recognizing ground, open and pulled up.

I recall reading the announcement but do not recall seeing any follow-up on how to make use of that behavior.
(But I have been away for a few days, it could have slipped past me - since we still don't have a Kpw prefix here.)
The referenced code that checks for OTG ID pulled high is only used if idme var bootmode = factory. And you need a way to change the bootmode var, which means opening it up.
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