Tools Software Jailbreak for PW2, PW3, PW3W, KT2, KV, KOA and KT3 - Page 10

vitorm · 07-06-2016, 08:13 PM

My pw3 got bricked too after following the new procedure. Right after downgrading (md5 checked) I get the message "please wait a moment while your Kindle starts up" . There's a new progress bar that is looping when get to the middle. Then after a 4 or 5 times doing this I get the Repair Needed error.
I tried the DO_FACTORY_RESET tip (with no extension and placed the file alongside documents folder) but unsuccessfully.
I still have access to its folders when I restart it and the progress bar is looping.

knc1 · 07-06-2016, 08:20 PM

The name of the key file is:
DO_FACTORY_RESTORE
all caps, no extension, no contents

vitorm · 07-06-2016, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

The name of the key file is:
DO_FACTORY_RESTORE
all caps, no extension, no contents

Lol. Thanks!! Gonna try. In @sepelion 's post it says RESET.

Yeah! Setup Screen!!!! Now following the last steps.

geekmaster · 07-06-2016, 08:36 PM

Calling it factory reset in the menu but factory restore in the flag file is confusing. I wish the menu also set factory restore, so reset could still be the tradition computer reboot function (like the internal reset switch).

Reset / restart / restore. Restore is more obvious in its intended meaning in light of other definitions of reset.

vitorm · 07-06-2016, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitorm

Lol. Thanks!! Gonna try. In @sepelion 's post it says RESET.

Yeah! Setup Screen!!!! Now following the last steps.

I'm now stuck in step #5. I already placed the .tar.gz file alongside /documents folder and when I type ;installHtml and press return nothing happens. I see a search button that give access to search bar. Should there be a search bar direct in home screen? Should I setup/register my device once downgraded?

axda · 07-06-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

You have completed the downgrade step (with some extra hassle, but your done with that now)
Do the next two steps in the list (jb and then hotfix).

Which takes you to the last step - update if desired, to the version of your choice.

- - - -

Yes, I would like more information (the full 'reset' **should** have prevented the brick).
Give me awhile to make a list of questions.
None of the developers here has been able to duplicate the problem.

I have KPW3 US WiFi 5.8.1, did factory reset, skipped the setup process before downgrading, also got the "needs repairing" message and then fixed by DO_FACTORY_RESTORE.

knc1 · 07-06-2016, 08:41 PM

@vitorm:

On the home screen -
Bring up the search bar using its icon -
Enter:
;installHtml
in the search bar and press the return (enter) key.

Anything entered in the search bar that starts with a semi-colon is a system command.

knc1 · 07-06-2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axda

I have KPW3 US WiFi 5.8.1, did factory reset, skipped the setup process before downgrading, also got the "needs repairing" message and then fixed by DO_FACTORY_RESTORE.

Thanks.

Report form now linked into directions and trouble report thread created.
We need all the help we can get since we can't duplicate this with our own devices.

geekmaster · 07-06-2016, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Thanks.

Report form now linked into directions and trouble report thread created.
We need all the help we can get since we can't duplicate this with our own devices.

It looks like "skipped factory reset" is the key in this case. That database format downgrade problem may apply here. Thankfully the restore flag file worked.

vitorm · 07-06-2016, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

@vitorm:

On the home screen -
Bring up the search bar using its icon -
Enter:
;instalHtml
in the search bar and press the return (enter) key.

Anything entered in the search bar that starts with a semi-colon is a system command.

Yeah. I did that. But isn't Kindle supposed to flash screen a couple times then reboot?

knc1 · 07-06-2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitorm

Yeah. I did that. But isn't Kindle supposed to flash screen a couple times then reboot?

Continue with the next step, installing the 'hotfix'
If the JB worked, you can install the 'hotfix'.
If the JB failed, you will not be able to install the 'hotfix'

In either case, post back the result.

vitorm · 07-06-2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Continue with the next step, installing the 'hotfix'
If the JB worked, you can install the 'hotfix'.
If the JB failed, you will not be able to install the 'hotfix'

In either case, post back the result.

Just tried that and got an update error screen. Now rebooting. Should I try factory resetting again?

geekmaster · 07-06-2016, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

@vitorm:

On the home screen -
Bring up the search bar using its icon -
Enter:
;instalHtml
in the search bar and press the return (enter) key.

Anything entered in the search bar that starts with a semi-colon is a system command.

Yeah. I did that. But isn't Kindle supposed to flash screen a couple times then reboot?

Be sure to use two 'l's (;installHtml).

knc1 · 07-06-2016, 09:01 PM

The (correct) DIY hung Kindle recovery steps are at the end of the new trouble report form.

knc1 · 07-06-2016, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitorm

Just tried that and got an update error screen. Now rebooting. Should I try factory resetting again?

When it comes back up, check in the device info panel for what firmware version you are now running.
Also give us the first six characters of the serial number shown.

None of this sounds right.

07-06-2016, 08:13 PM	#136
vitorm Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2016 Device: PW3	My pw3 got bricked too after following the new procedure. Right after downgrading (md5 checked) I get the message "please wait a moment while your Kindle starts up" . There's a new progress bar that is looping when get to the middle. Then after a 4 or 5 times doing this I get the Repair Needed error. I tried the DO_FACTORY_RESET tip (with no extension and placed the file alongside documents folder) but unsuccessfully. I still have access to its folders when I restart it and the progress bar is looping. Last edited by vitorm; 07-06-2016 at 08:16 PM.

07-06-2016, 08:41 PM	#142
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	@vitorm: On the home screen - Bring up the search bar using its icon - Enter: ;installHtml in the search bar and press the return (enter) key. Anything entered in the search bar that starts with a semi-colon is a system command. Last edited by pdurrant; 07-09-2016 at 05:57 AM. Reason: ;instalHtml -> ;installHtml

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07-06-2016, 08:20 PM	#137
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	The name of the key file is: DO_FACTORY_RESTORE all caps, no extension, no contents

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geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773670 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	Calling it factory reset in the menu but factory restore in the flag file is confusing. I wish the menu also set factory restore, so reset could still be the tradition computer reboot function (like the internal reset switch). Reset / restart / restore. Restore is more obvious in its intended meaning in light of other definitions of reset.

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knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	The (correct) DIY hung Kindle recovery steps are at the end of the new trouble report form.