Font, ScreenSaver & USBNetwork Hacks for Kindle 2.x, 3.x & 4.x - Page 131

NiLuJe · 09-21-2011, 01:52 PM

@samezrp: Like I said, I haven't played much (if at all) with this, so I may be completely off base, but Whispernet traffic is handled through an Amazon proxy, which might, among other things, explains why ICMP pings get squished.

tofubean · 09-23-2011, 09:53 AM

Just gotten my replacement kindle, i've forgotten how i first did it almost a year ago.

I have installed the jailbreak and font hack because i wanted only the font for chinese texts. Is there a way i can have all the default kindle fonts back except for one used for chinese? I like that chinese font a lot but i'm happy with the default kindle fonts. I have no idea where my default kindle fonts went and how i should go about replacing the new ones.

NiLuJe · 09-23-2011, 12:57 PM

@tofubean: Check my answers to f-j-p on page 122/123.

tofubean · 09-23-2011, 08:54 PM

Thanks NiLuJe for the explantions and the hacks! I'd replaced the fonts and now everything is perfect.

lgvenable · 09-23-2011, 09:48 PM

Success..using the instructions posted here I've updated my Kindle DXG to 3.2.1, all I have to do is update the font.bins and then re-do the screensaver hacks.

Question...now that I'm at 3.2.1 do I need to run the hacks for 3.2.1, or use the ones originally intended for DXG? There are specific warning to use hacks for 3.2.1 not earlier versions so I dont want to brick anything when I'm this close.

As far as speed, the Kindle Screensavers load blazing fast, and where folks are having issues loading their personal photos they're probably too large. Using photoshop I've edited my Screensavers to kb size, while maintaining a ~ 130 line screen> thats magazine quality, and they load blazing fast too.

tekkasit · 09-24-2011, 12:14 AM

@lgvenable You need to use NiLuJe's hacks for Kindle DXG, even you have software version 3.x. I already tested with Font Hack and SS Hack on my DXG.

lgvenable · 09-24-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekkasit

@lgvenable You need to use NiLuJe's hacks for Kindle DXG, even you have software version 3.x. I already tested with Font Hack and SS Hack on my DXG.

Danke will do that answers all my 3.2.1 questions....great hacks. Amazon's shining us all on wanting to push their newer product; but when reading scientific pf's the DX is the bee's knees.

BTW on the fonts..use the 2.5.8 or the 3.2 versions? Since the pages on the 2.5.8 fonts are single .bins, aren't they used for changing to a single font when at that firmware? When at 3.2.1 the device can read .ttf fonts, and can't we copy those into the device, then doo a full reboot/restart to initialize their use?

On launchpad plus its improvements...2.5.8, essentially use the 2.5.8 hacks in all areas even while at 3.2.1?

Thanks...I dont need to brick it now that I've got it set up like a new Kindle

NiLuJe · 09-24-2011, 12:09 PM

@lgvenable: Use the dxg bins, but you'll also have to overwrite the linkfonts folder with one from the -k3 package, the k2 packages are missing a bunch of stuff (UTF8, CJK & browser support). [The hack should disable itself until everything's in the right place].

lgvenable · 09-24-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@lgvenable: Use the dxg bins, but you'll also have to overwrite the linkfonts folder with one from the -k3 package

Where can I find the -k3 linkfonts, by expanding one of the files?

NiLuJe · 09-24-2011, 07:35 PM

@lgvenable: It's in the src folder of the -k3 zip.

lgvenable · 09-24-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@lgvenable: Use the dxg bins, but you'll also have to overwrite the linkfonts folder with one from the -k3 package, the k2 packages are missing a bunch of stuff (UTF8, CJK & browser support). [The hack should disable itself until everything's in the right place].

@NiLuJe
Just to understand..
use the single bins for each of the dxg fonts, so thats several updates and reboots using the k2 dxg bins, plus Tedsans dxg bins.

Than overwrite the linkfonts folder from the-k3 pkg, and do a restart to fully re-initialiize the Kindle and use the new linkfonts file structure.

kenshin191 · 09-24-2011, 08:07 PM

"Again, if you're having issues with the Fonts hack (missing fonts, blank pages/menu, ...), do try to use one of the new freetype override settings! In the same vein, disable your Kindle's password before switching fonts, there's been reports that a messed up font will prevent the password box from popping up, in which case you won't be able to unlock your device... And that probably means a hard reset to factory defaults will be needed to clear things up, and that's never fun ;'(."

I tried the installing the font hack last night and this is what exactly happened to my kindle 3. I cannot access the password box so I cannot open my kindle. My computer cannot read the device either because you have to enter the password first before you can connect to a computer. My question is how can I do this hard reset to factory setting without the password box? I've tried doing the 15sec hold to reset thing, it doesn't solve the problem. Please help... I'm getting a bit desperate. Thank you.

NiLuJe · 09-24-2011, 08:46 PM

@lgvenable: Er, what? Just install *this* hack like you were using a DXG, and then overwrite the linkfonts folder with the one from the k3 zip. That's a single .bin file, no need to complicate things o_O.

@kenshin191: AFAIK, you should still be able to perform a hard reboot, and then a reset to factory defaults (slide the power button for ~15s, and while the kindle restarts, hold down [HOME], that should start the reset to factory defaults UI instead of the framework). You might also try to blindly type your password in, but I have no idea if that's doable.

kenshin191 · 09-25-2011, 03:06 AM

hi NiLuJe. i'm currently in recovery mode right now. the screen says "Your device is in Recovery Mode. To exit this mode, press R key."
should i press anything after this? or is it resetting factory settings already?

well, i pressed the R key and my kindle is back to normal. thank you so much.

lgvenable · 09-25-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Just install *this* hack like you were using a DXG, and then overwrite the linkfonts folder with the one from the k3 zip. That's a single .bin file, no need to complicate things o_O.

Was *that* a link?

you were referring to the link to these
Attachment 76970

Use the k2 bin as the hack; then copy over the linkfonts folder from the k3 zip and you're done; correctomundo?

BTW thanks for the help; when I looked at it it seemed like a duh question.

09-23-2011, 09:48 PM	#1955
lgvenable JBL Pro/Kindle Enthusiast Posts: 21 Karma: 303 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern USA Device: Kindle DX at 3.2.1	2.5.8 to 3.2.1 Success..using the instructions posted here I've updated my Kindle DXG to 3.2.1, all I have to do is update the font.bins and then re-do the screensaver hacks. Question...now that I'm at 3.2.1 do I need to run the hacks for 3.2.1, or use the ones originally intended for DXG? There are specific warning to use hacks for 3.2.1 not earlier versions so I dont want to brick anything when I'm this close. As far as speed, the Kindle Screensavers load blazing fast, and where folks are having issues loading their personal photos they're probably too large. Using photoshop I've edited my Screensavers to kb size, while maintaining a ~ 130 line screen> thats magazine quality, and they load blazing fast too. Last edited by lgvenable; 09-23-2011 at 10:47 PM.

09-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#1962
kenshin191 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: kindle 3	missing password box from kindle 3 "Again, if you're having issues with the Fonts hack (missing fonts, blank pages/menu, ...), do try to use one of the new freetype override settings! In the same vein, disable your Kindle's password before switching fonts, there's been reports that a messed up font will prevent the password box from popping up, in which case you won't be able to unlock your device... And that probably means a hard reset to factory defaults will be needed to clear things up, and that's never fun ;'(." I tried the installing the font hack last night and this is what exactly happened to my kindle 3. I cannot access the password box so I cannot open my kindle. My computer cannot read the device either because you have to enter the password first before you can connect to a computer. My question is how can I do this hard reset to factory setting without the password box? I've tried doing the 15sec hold to reset thing, it doesn't solve the problem. Please help... I'm getting a bit desperate. Thank you.

09-24-2011, 08:46 PM	#1963
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	@lgvenable: Er, what? Just install this hack like you were using a DXG, and then overwrite the linkfonts folder with the one from the k3 zip. That's a single .bin file, no need to complicate things o_O. @kenshin191: AFAIK, you should still be able to perform a hard reboot, and then a reset to factory defaults (slide the power button for ~15s, and while the kindle restarts, hold down [HOME], that should start the reset to factory defaults UI instead of the framework). You might also try to blindly type your password in, but I have no idea if that's doable. Last edited by NiLuJe; 09-24-2011 at 08:50 PM.

09-25-2011, 03:06 AM	#1964
kenshin191 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: kindle 3	in recovery mode... hi NiLuJe. i'm currently in recovery mode right now. the screen says "Your device is in Recovery Mode. To exit this mode, press R key." should i press anything after this? or is it resetting factory settings already? well, i pressed the R key and my kindle is back to normal. thank you so much. Last edited by kenshin191; 09-25-2011 at 03:20 AM. Reason: problem is already solved

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09-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#1951
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	@samezrp: Like I said, I haven't played much (if at all) with this, so I may be completely off base, but Whispernet traffic is handled through an Amazon proxy, which might, among other things, explains why ICMP pings get squished.

09-23-2011, 09:53 AM	#1952
tofubean Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 64 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: K3, iPad, PW	Just gotten my replacement kindle, i've forgotten how i first did it almost a year ago. I have installed the jailbreak and font hack because i wanted only the font for chinese texts. Is there a way i can have all the default kindle fonts back except for one used for chinese? I like that chinese font a lot but i'm happy with the default kindle fonts. I have no idea where my default kindle fonts went and how i should go about replacing the new ones.

09-23-2011, 12:57 PM	#1953
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	@tofubean: Check my answers to f-j-p on page 122/123.

09-23-2011, 08:54 PM	#1954
tofubean Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 64 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: K3, iPad, PW	Thanks NiLuJe for the explantions and the hacks! I'd replaced the fonts and now everything is perfect.

09-24-2011, 12:14 AM	#1956
tekkasit Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 200056 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Device: Kindle Scribe, K3, Voyage, Oasis 3	@lgvenable You need to use NiLuJe's hacks for Kindle DXG, even you have software version 3.x. I already tested with Font Hack and SS Hack on my DXG.

09-24-2011, 12:09 PM	#1958
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	@lgvenable: Use the dxg bins, but you'll also have to overwrite the linkfonts folder with one from the -k3 package, the k2 packages are missing a bunch of stuff (UTF8, CJK & browser support). [The hack should disable itself until everything's in the right place].

09-24-2011, 07:35 PM	#1960
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	@lgvenable: It's in the src folder of the -k3 zip.

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