Firmware Update Is there any method to downgrade kindle paperwhite from 5.4.4 to 5.3.5? - Page 4

NiLuJe · 06-17-2014, 11:19 AM

@1Bookworm: Is that a PW1 or a PW2? You can't go below 5.4.0 on a PW2.

1Bookworm · 06-18-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@1Bookworm: Is that a PW1 or a PW2? You can't go below 5.4.0 on a PW2.

Thank you NiLuJe - It is PW1.

I can still see Ameho's downgrade and folder in the PW1 directory.

NiLuJe · 06-18-2014, 10:28 PM

Then you must have done something wrong. Check that you don't have pending OTA updates queued, restart the device, and try again.

It should be as simple as: unzip in usb root, put official update file in udpate folder, eject, hit update.

1Bookworm · 06-18-2014, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Then you must have done something wrong. Check that you don't have pending OTA updates queued, restart the device, and try again.

It should be as simple as: unzip in usb root, put official update file in udpate folder, eject, hit update.

Sorry NiLuJe for the dumb questions but what are OTA updates? Also I started the PW1 without wifi. Is that correct? Also the update file I used was the 5.3.9 on this thread. Is this the correct one?

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

NiLuJe · 06-18-2014, 11:08 PM

OTA = Over The Air.

Provided it's a WiFi-only device, yeah, you should leave wireless off, but make sure the root is clear anyway, and then restart the device.

And yeah, that is indeed a valid PW1 update file.

1Bookworm · 06-19-2014, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

OTA = Over The Air.

Provided it's a WiFi-only device, yeah, you should leave wireless off, but make sure the root is clear anyway, and then restart the device.

And yeah, that is indeed a valid PW1 update file.

Hi NiLuJe

This is what is currently in my PW1:-

1) .active_content_sandbox (folder)
2) documents (folder)

I just copy the update folder (which has the 5.3.9 file in it) and Ameho's file: update_zh_$(cd mnt && cd us && sh zh.sh) straight onto the PW1?

Also there was another file in Ameho's attachment: zh.sh Do I copy this too?

Thank you for your patience in answering my questions.

eschwartz · 06-19-2014, 11:44 AM

yes and yes.

The zh.sh file is the one that runs the update. The update*.bin file cause zh.sh to run.

NiLuJe · 06-19-2014, 11:51 AM

I'd go so far as to just straight up unzip the archive to the USB root, and let your archiver program do the job, that should ensure nothing mangles the filenames.

1Bookworm · 06-20-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

yes and yes.

The zh.sh file is the one that runs the update. The update*.bin file cause zh.sh to run.

Hi Eschwartz and NiLuJe - that was my problem the first time - I didn't copy that zh.sh file.

My PW1 is now on version 5.3.9.

Thank you so much for all your help

Bookworm456 · 06-22-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Don't know if the Kindle stops you from downgrading it, but can you confirm you got the update.bin from a reputable source? Like this one: http://ixtab.tk/kindle-touch-updates.php

There are a few PW1 updates you didn't mention...

I asked Amazon how to downgrade, and they said that they provide for no way of doing this. In otherwords, they are the only ones to control your Kindle firmware.

eschwartz · 06-22-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm456

I asked Amazon how to downgrade, and they said that they provide for no way of doing this. In otherwords, they are the only ones to control your Kindle firmware.

... other than dsmid, ixtab, NiLuJe, knc1, twobob...

Arclight · 06-25-2014, 01:59 PM

Not intending to hijack your thread but I am new to the forums. My PW(1stGen) had firmware version 5.3.4 and I was happy with it. Somehow, I stupidly updated to 5.4.4 and hated it.

I discovered this thread and re-read it about five times till it sort of sunk in. I then downloaded all the files you guys mentioned and gave it a try.

Success on the first try!!! I am now back to old 5.3.4--where I want to be. Thanks for all the files, knowledge and thread instruction help.

I am going to keep reading the forums and attempt a jailbreak.

Thx again
Arc

Arclight · 06-25-2014, 02:33 PM

After success as mentioned in my previous post, I attempted to manually load two new fonts. When I went to the font selection page, the PW locked up and would not show/list the fonts.

I hooked back up thru usb and deleted all the font files and etc. Ejected the PW from computer and turned it back on.

Now I have a blank white page with a blank black rectangle on it. I can not get anything else.

Any help how to unlock it?

===============================

OK, I got it unlocked and it works. Guess I will not try to load any new fonts.

I was using the method: "USE ALT FONTS" and a Fonts Folder with arial.ttf and georgia.ttf inside.

NiLuJe · 06-25-2014, 03:10 PM

@Arclight: I don't see a fontconfig cache update step here, which probably didn't help, but it's also likely that the framework simply doesn't like one/both of the fonts (it happens, which is part of what the Font Hack can work around).

Arclight · 06-25-2014, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@Arclight: I don't see a fontconfig cache update step here, which probably didn't help, but it's also likely that the framework simply doesn't like one/both of the fonts (it happens, which is part of what the Font Hack can work around).

I used this manual update technique before and it worked. However, it may have been on my old K3.

Where can I read abt the "font hack" ?

06-25-2014, 02:33 PM	#58
Arclight Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kindle PW (1st Gen)	After success as mentioned in my previous post, I attempted to manually load two new fonts. When I went to the font selection page, the PW locked up and would not show/list the fonts. I hooked back up thru usb and deleted all the font files and etc. Ejected the PW from computer and turned it back on. Now I have a blank white page with a blank black rectangle on it. I can not get anything else. Any help how to unlock it? =============================== OK, I got it unlocked and it works. Guess I will not try to load any new fonts. I was using the method: "USE ALT FONTS" and a Fonts Folder with arial.ttf and georgia.ttf inside. Last edited by Arclight; 06-25-2014 at 02:49 PM.

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06-17-2014, 11:19 AM	#46
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@1Bookworm: Is that a PW1 or a PW2? You can't go below 5.4.0 on a PW2.

06-18-2014, 10:28 PM	#48
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Then you must have done something wrong. Check that you don't have pending OTA updates queued, restart the device, and try again. It should be as simple as: unzip in usb root, put official update file in udpate folder, eject, hit update.

06-18-2014, 11:08 PM	#50
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	OTA = Over The Air. Provided it's a WiFi-only device, yeah, you should leave wireless off, but make sure the root is clear anyway, and then restart the device. And yeah, that is indeed a valid PW1 update file.

06-19-2014, 11:44 AM	#52
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)	yes and yes. The zh.sh file is the one that runs the update. The update*.bin file cause zh.sh to run.

06-19-2014, 11:51 AM	#53
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	I'd go so far as to just straight up unzip the archive to the USB root, and let your archiver program do the job, that should ensure nothing mangles the filenames.

06-25-2014, 01:59 PM	#57
Arclight Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Kindle PW (1st Gen)	Not intending to hijack your thread but I am new to the forums. My PW(1stGen) had firmware version 5.3.4 and I was happy with it. Somehow, I stupidly updated to 5.4.4 and hated it. I discovered this thread and re-read it about five times till it sort of sunk in. I then downloaded all the files you guys mentioned and gave it a try. Success on the first try!!! I am now back to old 5.3.4--where I want to be. Thanks for all the files, knowledge and thread instruction help. I am going to keep reading the forums and attempt a jailbreak. Thx again Arc

06-25-2014, 03:10 PM	#59
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@Arclight: I don't see a fontconfig cache update step here, which probably didn't help, but it's also likely that the framework simply doesn't like one/both of the fonts (it happens, which is part of what the Font Hack can work around).

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