Hacks PW3 5.9.6.1 post-JB questions

paperwhite13 · 06-13-2020, 06:50 AM

Hi, I have performed the JB with the intention to install KOReader, and I’m very happy with the result, thank you to everyone involved in providing the instructions and hacks!

On to the questions:

1. I am keeping the [update.bin.tmp.partial] folder for now, so as to block the OTA updates and stay on 5.9.6.1, if I understand correctly. Am missing much by doing so? Amazon doesn’t keep a release history for its updates, just the release notes for the latest one.

2. Is there any other stuff I should try, besides USBNetwork which from what I understand could help me sideload books wirelessly?

Thank you!

paperwhite13 · 06-13-2020, 07:29 AM

To answer my own question, I know that one of the newer releases adds List View to the Library, which would be nice, but I’m a bit afraid it would jeopardize both stability (PW3 reaching its EOL and update eligibility) and the JB.

ilovejedd · 06-13-2020, 10:59 AM

Pretty sure even old 5.6.x firmware has List View.

NiLuJe · 06-13-2020, 11:05 AM

Technically, FW 1.x had List View already ;p.

ilovejedd · 06-13-2020, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Technically, FW 1.x had List View already ;p.

Lol, I always use Cover View and my oldest Kindle is Paperwhite on 5.6.1.1 so that's the earliest I can confirm.

paperwhite13 · 06-13-2020, 11:16 AM

You’re both right, List view is available, I’d somehow missed it--totally new to Kindle, my apologies

So, is there a strong reason to update beyond 5.9.6.1? If I do, will the JB survive? And thank you both for your work!

ilovejedd · 06-13-2020, 11:28 AM

I think 5.9.6 is the version that added support for custom fonts so you have that. Most updates after that are primarily GUI changes, I believe.

06-13-2020, 06:50 AM	#1
paperwhite13 Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 9236 Join Date: Jun 2020 Device: Kindle PW3 [KOReader]	PW3 5.9.6.1 post-JB questions Hi, I have performed the JB with the intention to install KOReader, and I’m very happy with the result, thank you to everyone involved in providing the instructions and hacks! On to the questions: 1. I am keeping the [update.bin.tmp.partial] folder for now, so as to block the OTA updates and stay on 5.9.6.1, if I understand correctly. Am missing much by doing so? Amazon doesn’t keep a release history for its updates, just the release notes for the latest one. 2. Is there any other stuff I should try, besides USBNetwork which from what I understand could help me sideload books wirelessly? Thank you!

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06-13-2020, 07:29 AM	#2
paperwhite13 Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 9236 Join Date: Jun 2020 Device: Kindle PW3 [KOReader]	To answer my own question, I know that one of the newer releases adds List View to the Library, which would be nice, but I’m a bit afraid it would jeopardize both stability (PW3 reaching its EOL and update eligibility) and the JB.

06-13-2020, 10:59 AM	#3
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Pretty sure even old 5.6.x firmware has List View.

06-13-2020, 11:05 AM	#4
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047190 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Technically, FW 1.x had List View already ;p.

06-13-2020, 11:16 AM	#6
paperwhite13 Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 9236 Join Date: Jun 2020 Device: Kindle PW3 [KOReader]	You’re both right, List view is available, I’d somehow missed it--totally new to Kindle, my apologies So, is there a strong reason to update beyond 5.9.6.1? If I do, will the JB survive? And thank you both for your work!

06-13-2020, 11:28 AM	#7
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	I think 5.9.6 is the version that added support for custom fonts so you have that. Most updates after that are primarily GUI changes, I believe.

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