Kindle 4.0NT - Hacks, alternative firmwares, apps ?

jay88 · 05-23-2014, 11:58 AM

Don't own a Kindly 4.0 NT yet, but thinking of ordering one soon. I'd be quite interested in extending the capabilities of the default software shipped with the Kindle 4.0 NT.

I tried searching the forums, but unsure of the keyword combinations. I did find the pinned thread about Kindle 4.0 NT thread regarding shortcuts, but I didn't find anything about hacks, or extensions / applets etc.

Things I am hoping to achieve are:
1. Calculator app
2. Note taking app
3. Books to read list
4. Small , simple 2D games - Tetris, Minesweeper etc.

Have no idea if apps can be programmed for the Kindle 4.0 NT and how such apps may be side loaded.

jay88 · 05-23-2014, 12:13 PM

Okay, found this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181139

And the right tag: "k4nt" (though I'm not sure how to edit my original post/thread to add the tag).

Can anyone confirm the firmware version on the K4NT shipping currently (direct from Amazon, not old stock from some reseller).

eschwartz · 05-23-2014, 07:23 PM

There is the Wiki page: Kindle4NTHacking

Do not worry about which firmware version is being shipped. Worry about which updates are available at http://amzn.com/kindlesoftwareupdates

05-23-2014, 11:58 AM	#1
jay88 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kindle $69	Kindle 4.0NT - Hacks, alternative firmwares, apps ? Don't own a Kindly 4.0 NT yet, but thinking of ordering one soon. I'd be quite interested in extending the capabilities of the default software shipped with the Kindle 4.0 NT. I tried searching the forums, but unsure of the keyword combinations. I did find the pinned thread about Kindle 4.0 NT thread regarding shortcuts, but I didn't find anything about hacks, or extensions / applets etc. Things I am hoping to achieve are: 1. Calculator app 2. Note taking app 3. Books to read list 4. Small , simple 2D games - Tetris, Minesweeper etc. Have no idea if apps can be programmed for the Kindle 4.0 NT and how such apps may be side loaded.

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05-23-2014, 12:13 PM	#2
jay88 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kindle $69	Okay, found this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181139 And the right tag: "k4nt" (though I'm not sure how to edit my original post/thread to add the tag). Can anyone confirm the firmware version on the K4NT shipping currently (direct from Amazon, not old stock from some reseller).

05-23-2014, 07:23 PM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	There is the Wiki page: Kindle4NTHacking Do not worry about which firmware version is being shipped. Worry about which updates are available at http://amzn.com/kindlesoftwareupdates

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