kindle paperwhite 2 not included

[VariH2O]

Good day to all. There is in my book Kindle paperwhite 2 (model dp75sdi). One day will not load. When the Kindle turn on I see, I see a boy under the tree with the backlight on the book. I tried (and time) hold button for 30 seconds and do the hard-reset but this not help. When connected to a PC kindle is connected but can not throw to get information. Through fastbut connect also failed (if someone will give detailed instructions will be grateful). Disassembled book. The battery normally. I decided by rx / tx plug the book. Solder and connect. The putty run logs and stopped at login and password. Airconditioner is a script to create a password from the serial number, but entering the serial number, taken from the log to the script and use the password (with username root) says that the password is not correct.
In short, my problem is bypass the password. In carrying out the instructions listed below must enter the serial number and password can be obtained, but my serial number does not fit the "mask". There B000000000N, but I have just a set of symbols.

Actually, my goal is to get into the diagnostic mode and from there try to do anything. Everything is done according to the instructions http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock. I do not rule out the possibility that the instruction is not for my book . If anyone have experience in this business, please help.

Thank you in advance.

[HarryT]

Moved to the Dev forum where such posts belong.

[Mangasora]

Hi. Try this calculator.

[knc1]

The instructions at:
http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock
Are quite old and for a different model.
But are well-written, and with a couple of changes ...

Hardware considerations:
The location of the serial port connection pad varies with the models but the pin-out has remained the same since the K4.

Firmware considerations:
First - Your model will not run the version of the firmware given.

Second - Always use the current KindleTool to get your 'Diags' system password from the serial number.
It is the only tool you can trust to be maintained, web pages tend to get out of date.

Third - there is an error in the dd command of the last picture.
It should be:

dd if=/mnt/us/<correct firmware>mmcblk0p1.img of=/dev/mmcblk0p1 bs=4096

The command as shown **will work**, it just causes the flash chip to cycle 1,000 times as often as required.
Not a 'good idea'.

With the above considerations, the directions on that page should work for any series 5.x device because it tells you how to look-up the starting address for the currently installed firmware. (A nice touch by the Author - it 'future proofed' the directions.)

= = = =

Refs:
Get your KindleTool from here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225030

Don't guess at your model number, use the first 4 or 6 characters of the serial number and this table:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers

Don't use an unknown system image, get the current system Update file from Amazon for your model of device.
Note: You can get **any** Amazon update image from Amazon, see how here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...postcount=1301
**Do not** try to install a firmware version older than what the device originally shipped with!
Using the Amazon site will save you from that grief, they don't list firmware version too old for the model your looking up.
Of course - you will have to jail break that image after it is installed.

Using an Update image:

See the Diagnostic Menu entry "U - Enter USB mode" ?
(Some versions say: "Export USB storage")
Select that -
Connect USB cable to pc -
Copy the Update image to the highest directory level of the USB storage (alongside documents) -
Safely remove the USB cable from PC -
Use the Diagnostics Menu to exit and re-start the Kindle -

The Demo start-up code will auto-load the Amazon end-user Update file and install it - Job Done.
Now your ready to jail break the newly installed firmware, but you already have the serial port connection - so that will not be a problem even if you had to install a 5.6.x series firmware.

[VariH2O]

thank you very much for your answers guys. On Monday, I will have access to the book and immediately try to repair it.

[VariH2O]

Originally Posted by Mangasora

Hi. Try this calculator.

Thanks for the answer.I try this calculator. Did not help

[VariH2O]

Originally Posted by knc1

The instructions at:
http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock
Are quite old and for a different model.
But are well-written, and with a couple of changes ...

Hardware considerations:
The location of the serial port connection pad varies with the models but the pin-out has remained the same since the K4.

Firmware considerations:
First - Your model will not run the version of the firmware given.

Second - Always use the current KindleTool to get your 'Diags' system password from the serial number.
It is the only tool you can trust to be maintained, web pages tend to get out of date.

Third - there is an error in the dd command of the last picture.
It should be:

dd if=/mnt/us/<correct firmware>mmcblk0p1.img of=/dev/mmcblk0p1 bs=4096

The command as shown **will work**, it just causes the flash chip to cycle 1,000 times as often as required.
Not a 'good idea'.

With the above considerations, the directions on that page should work for any series 5.x device because it tells you how to look-up the starting address for the currently installed firmware. (A nice touch by the Author - it 'future proofed' the directions.)

= = = =

Refs:
Get your KindleTool from here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225030

Don't guess at your model number, use the first 4 or 6 characters of the serial number and this table:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers

Don't use an unknown system image, get the current system Update file from Amazon for your model of device.
Note: You can get **any** Amazon update image from Amazon, see how here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...postcount=1301
**Do not** try to install a firmware version older than what the device originally shipped with!
Using the Amazon site will save you from that grief, they don't list firmware version too old for the model your looking up.
Of course - you will have to jail break that image after it is installed.

Using an Update image:

See the Diagnostic Menu entry "U - Enter USB mode" ?
(Some versions say: "Export USB storage")
Select that -
Connect USB cable to pc -
Copy the Update image to the highest directory level of the USB storage (alongside documents) -
Safely remove the USB cable from PC -
Use the Diagnostics Menu to exit and re-start the Kindle -

The Demo start-up code will auto-load the Amazon end-user Update file and install it - Job Done.
Now your ready to jail break the newly installed firmware, but you already have the serial port connection - so that will not be a problem even if you had to install a 5.6.x series firmware.

Thanks for the answer. I tried your instructions.

As I understand it, in any case, before piercing should I get to the diagnostic menu. Using the [url] https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers [/ url] I found my book on the list. My serial number S / N: 905AXXXXXXXXXXX it means that my book B05A, 905A Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) WiFi (Japan). (It's weird. I bought this book in Warsaw, not Japan.). So, instead, I Framed 905A B05A and serial number and got B05AXXXXXXXXXXX. Using it in the calculator Mangasora (commentator above) did not get the result. Tell me please, I'm using the correct login?

kindle login: root
Password:
Login inkorreсt

[knc1]

Originally Posted by VariH2O

Thanks for the answer.I try this calculator. Did not help

Read and use the links I provided you above.

Your info box has not been updated with your device model.
Use the first 4 (or 6) characters and the table at the link I gave you above to find out its model nickname.

If you can do that, then you know that KindleTool will work.
(and you can update your device description)

If you can not, because your model isn't listed, tell us so we can update KindleTool.

[VariH2O]

Originally Posted by knc1

Read and use the links I provided you above.

Your info box has not been updated with your device model.
Use the first 4 (or 6) characters and the table at the link I gave you above to find out its model nickname.

If you can do that, then you know that KindleTool will work.
(and you can update your device description)

If you can not, because your model isn't listed, tell us so we can update KindleTool.

Excuse for silly questions. I am the beginning repairman of Kindle. I download .bin about amazon the link update_kindle_5.4.5.1.bin at your link. However when I look on support, mine Kindle is defined as Kindle Paperwhite (6th by Generation) and in software update there is only a file 5.6.1.1.bin. These are different versions of insertions or an insertion for absolutely different books?

2) I want to specify Kindle I connect on usb or through COM port?
3) If on USB, whether it is necessary any drivers?

[knc1]

1) If your serial number begins with: 905A then:
You model nickname here is PW-2, and it has 4 Gbyte flash (first sold in Japan).
Earlier firmware versions (for the PW-2, 2 Gbyte model) will not run on your model.

The Amazon page (in English) is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=201307450

The download link for the current firmware update (5.6.5) is:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmware...e_v2_5.6.5.bin

I can not understand what you write about 5.4.5.1 and 5.6.1.1 - forget those too old/not for your model Kindle.

Next, get a copy of the KindleTool binary for your PC from:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225030

There are binaries there for Linux, MacOSx and Windows - depends on what your PC is running.

Unarchive the binary, run it without anything following the command, it will list its 'help' instructions.

use the KindleTool -info command + your devices serial number to get the correct diagnostics password.

2) You will have TWO (2) USB cables attached between your Kindle and your PC.
One, the one which is the serial-to-USB adapter cable (where you enter commands, a.k.a: the COM port);
the other one, your usual USB mass storage cable that all Kindles use (where you transfer the update file **AFTER** you enter the 'Export USB' diagnostic command.

3) For the COM port USB cable and if your running Windows - you will need a driver.
If your running Linux or MacOSx, they have the driver already.

[VariH2O]

Originally Posted by knc1

1) If your serial number begins with: 905A then:
You model nickname here is PW-2, and it has 4 Gbyte flash (first sold in Japan).
Earlier firmware versions (for the PW-2, 2 Gbyte model) will not run on your model.

The Amazon page (in English) is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=201307450

The download link for the current firmware update (5.6.5) is:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmware...e_v2_5.6.5.bin

I can not understand what you write about 5.4.5.1 and 5.6.1.1 - forget those too old/not for your model Kindle.

Next, get a copy of the KindleTool binary for your PC from:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=225030

There are binaries there for Linux, MacOSx and Windows - depends on what your PC is running.

Unarchive the binary, run it without anything following the command, it will list its 'help' instructions.

use the KindleTool -info command + your devices serial number to get the correct diagnostics password.

2) You will have TWO (2) USB cables attached between your Kindle and your PC.
One, the one which is the serial-to-USB adapter cable (where you enter commands, a.k.a: the COM port);
the other one, your usual USB mass storage cable that all Kindles use (where you transfer the update file **AFTER** you enter the 'Export USB' diagnostic command.

3) For the COM port USB cable and if your running Windows - you will need a driver.
If your running Linux or MacOSx, they have the driver already.

It is impossible to me to generate the password. That is I generated it (KindleTool -info command + your devices serial number), but it is incorrect. Kindletool write to me the following:
Platform is Wario or newer
Root PW-...........
Recowery PW-........

I tried the login Root and Root PW and Recowery, all not that.
Too the different I tried passwords.

Putty Writes:

kindle login: root
Password:
Login incorrect


In line "Password:" at input of the password symbols aren't visible. It and has to be? On how many I know in OS such as Linux it everywhere so.

"kindle login" is "root"???

[knc1]

That sounds like the device has been modified (or you are not running the 'diags' system, the 'main' system behaves the way you describe).

Try this:

Login: root
Password: Just press the return key here.

[VariH2O]

Originally Posted by knc1

That sounds like the device has been modified (or you are not running the 'diags' system, the 'main' system behaves the way you describe).

Try this:

Login: root
Password: Just press the return key here.

I did so. Did not help. There is still some ways to get around the password or passwords without these ways to make re-flash?

P.S.
Kindl wrote this:

Welcome to Kindle!

kindle login: info filesystems_var_local: filesystem sync done ::
info filesystems_var_local: unmount_varLocal: Unmounting VarLocal:

This is normal?

[knc1]

Originally Posted by VariH2O

I did so. Did not help. There is still some ways to get around the password or passwords without these ways to make re-flash?

P.S.
Kindl wrote this:

Welcome to Kindle!

kindle login: info filesystems_var_local: filesystem sync done ::
info filesystems_var_local: unmount_varLocal: Unmounting VarLocal:

This is normal?

You **MUST** follow the directions at:
http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock for entering 'diag' mode.

You **MUST** boot into 'diag' (diagnostics) mode.
The password that KindleTool gives is for the diagnostics mode.
You **CAN NOT** log into the 'main' mode of the Kindle!

Tell us exactly at what part of the directions: http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock
you are at.

[VariH2O]

Originally Posted by knc1

You **MUST** follow the directions at:
http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock for entering 'diag' mode.

You **MUST** boot into 'diag' (diagnostics) mode.
The password that KindleTool gives is for the diagnostics mode.
You **CAN NOT** log into the 'main' mode of the Kindle!

Tell us exactly at what part of the directions: http://www.xodustech.com/guides/kind...te-demo-unlock
you are at.

I am still at the stage of selection of the password. Password that generated kindletool not suitable.

If is more exact I am here

*** Take note of the Serial Number (S / N) shown during boot. You may need to increase the amount of scrollback or history in PuTTY as this is near the top. Enter the Serial Number into the tool below to compute a list of the possible root passwords for your Kindle. ***

Today I will continue to try to pass the password and login.