Hacks unbricking a Kindle (framework won't start)

marchello2000 · 06-28-2010, 11:08 PM

I accidentally screwed up the start.sh script which starts the main Kindle app. The script is written in such a way that it tries to restart the app a few times then reboots. After a few reboots I get the "Your Kindle Needs Repair" screen.

I have the correct copy of the file and all I need is copy it over to correct my mistake but I can no longer get into the USB shell. Is there a way I can enable usbNetwork while in recovery mode or something like that?

I don't have the anti-brick hack (alas).

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

arvsinha · 06-28-2010, 11:44 PM

I do not have the answers, but just wondering, what happens when you connect the kindle to the computer??

marchello2000 · 06-28-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arvsinha

I do not have the answers, but just wondering, what happens when you connect the kindle to the computer??

It just enumerates as mass storage, just as if kindle was working. I.e. you see the /mnt/us in the "Kindle" drive that shows up on the PC

arvsinha · 06-28-2010, 11:56 PM

Have you tried by holding the On/Off switch for 15 secs or more??
It is supposed to reset the kindle.
Try it if you have not tried it before.

marchello2000 · 06-29-2010, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arvsinha

Have you tried by holding the On/Off switch for 15 secs or more??
It is supposed to reset the kindle.
Try it if you have not tried it before.

Thanks, I will try that, though I doubt that will help since I overwrote a file in the main OS partition...

marchello2000 · 06-29-2010, 03:01 AM

I wonder if i can just make a small package that will revert my change. Does the Kindle pick up update packages on every reboot?

poohbear_nc · 06-29-2010, 10:28 AM

If you re-post in the sub-forum "Kindle Developer's Corner" - someone can probably send you a copy of your corrupted file.

sohmc · 04-19-2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marchello2000

I don't have the anti-brick hack (alas).

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

It sounds like you did something very similiar to what I did.

If you follow the thread, you should be able to follow the directions. It does take some doing so allot about an hour for the whole process.

06-28-2010, 11:08 PM	#1
marchello2000 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: kindle dx	unbricking a Kindle (framework won't start) I accidentally screwed up the start.sh script which starts the main Kindle app. The script is written in such a way that it tries to restart the app a few times then reboots. After a few reboots I get the "Your Kindle Needs Repair" screen. I have the correct copy of the file and all I need is copy it over to correct my mistake but I can no longer get into the USB shell. Is there a way I can enable usbNetwork while in recovery mode or something like that? I don't have the anti-brick hack (alas). Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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06-28-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
arvsinha Intrepid Explorer Posts: 57 Karma: 28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Kindle 2	I do not have the answers, but just wondering, what happens when you connect the kindle to the computer??

06-28-2010, 11:56 PM	#4
arvsinha Intrepid Explorer Posts: 57 Karma: 28 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Kindle 2	Have you tried by holding the On/Off switch for 15 secs or more?? It is supposed to reset the kindle. Try it if you have not tried it before.

06-29-2010, 03:01 AM	#6
marchello2000 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: kindle dx	I wonder if i can just make a small package that will revert my change. Does the Kindle pick up update packages on every reboot?

06-29-2010, 10:28 AM	#7
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,193 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	If you re-post in the sub-forum "Kindle Developer's Corner" - someone can probably send you a copy of your corrupted file.

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