Firmware Update 3.0.3 Early Preview is here

mrzerga · 10-18-2010, 04:14 PM

same place as always:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200529700
3.03(536720111) is what your kindle should say after the update

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Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Before anyone asks: what changed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

For anyone reading this per NiLuJe's posts in another thread, if you plan to hack your Kindle, make sure you do so BEFORE you get the 3.0.3 update.

Originally Posted by NiLuJe View Post
There's been other changes to the update script that prevents the same kind of workaround used in the K2 case, so, for now, no.

Also, just to make it clear: If you already had jailbroken your Kindle, it's still jailbroken after the 3.0.3 update, and all your hacks still work. The only thing broken is the *install* of the jailbreak on a *vanilla* 3.0.3 Kindle.

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Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Just a quick warning: The 3.0.3 update *breaks* the jailbreak method. So, if you intend to ever use any hack, jailbreak your kindle *before* doing the 3.0.3 update!

Also, usbnet users, I'll be posting an update very soon to workaround the 3.0.3 update. In order to make the hack work again, either do the usbnet update before installing 3.0.3, or reinstall usbnet after having installed the 3.0.3 update.

Skydog · 10-18-2010, 04:30 PM

I wonder how they define "general performance improvements." With v3.0.2 I experience very fast page turns, no sunlight fading and smooth, fairly quick browser performance. Hmm...

Have you noticed any differences in performance?

NiLuJe · 10-18-2010, 04:35 PM

Before anyone asks: what changed.

mrzerga · 10-18-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Before anyone asks: what changed.

there are some unconfirmed reports that jailbreak is working fine..

NiLuJe · 10-18-2010, 04:53 PM

It still works if it was installed before the update. But on a vanilla kindle, the install won't jailbreak a thing

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mrzerga · 10-18-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skydog

I wonder how they define "general performance improvements." With v3.0.2 I experience very fast page turns, no sunlight fading and smooth, fairly quick browser performance. Hmm...

Have you noticed any differences in performance?

as good as before. maybe faster a notch? maybe not - no clue

NiLuJe · 10-18-2010, 05:01 PM

Quick question: Does the screengrab feature (SHIFT+ALT+G) look like it takes way much more time than on a K2, and actually freezes the Kindle for a few seconds to anyone, or is that just me? (Don't remember when I first noticed this, so it may have been there before the 3.0.2 update, but I do see this on both 3.0.2 & 3.0.3).

Esquire1 · 10-18-2010, 05:01 PM

I'll update mine. Whether I'll see any real world improvements, who knows. If I notice anything, I'll post. If not, I won't post

cvkemp · 10-18-2010, 05:02 PM

Seems to me that my large tech ebooks open faster and page turns seems faster.

mrzerga · 10-18-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Quick question: Does the screengrab feature (SHIFT+ALT+G) look like it takes way much more time than on a K2, and actually freezes the Kindle for a few seconds to anyone, or is that just me? (Don't remember when I first noticed this, so it may have been there before the 3.0.2 update, but I do see this on both 3.0.2 & 3.0.3).

its more or less instantaneous for me.(3.0.3) no messing/jailbreaks

desertblues · 10-18-2010, 05:18 PM

Just a hypothetical question: does an European Kindle-owner with an US-adress, has to change back to the Eurpean(non-UK)adress for the update 3.0.3.? Just a thought.......

mrzerga · 10-18-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

Just a hypothetical question: does an European Kindle-owner with an US-adress, has to change back to the Eurpean(non-UK)adress for the update 3.0.3.? Just a thought.......

i think it doesn't matter

daffy4u · 10-18-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mrzerga

there are some unconfirmed reports that jailbreak is working fine..

I can confirm that I was able to update to 3.0.3 with the jailbreak and hacks already in place. The hacks were still in place and operational after the update.

daffy4u · 10-18-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by desertblues

Just a hypothetical question: does an European Kindle-owner with an US-adress, has to change back to the Eurpean(non-UK)adress for the update 3.0.3.? Just a thought.......

The serial number of your K3 is the only thing that matters. You have to use the correct version of the update based on your serial number (if you plan to update your Kindle yourself).

NiLuJe · 10-18-2010, 05:23 PM

Yep, it's just the *install* of the jailbreak on a vanilla Kindle that's broken/fixed

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10-18-2010, 04:30 PM	#2
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,286 Karma: 7409537 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Libra Colour, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Oasis3, Voyage	I wonder how they define "general performance improvements." With v3.0.2 I experience very fast page turns, no sunlight fading and smooth, fairly quick browser performance. Hmm... Have you noticed any differences in performance?

10-18-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
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	Before anyone asks: what changed.

10-18-2010, 04:53 PM	#5
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	It still works if it was installed before the update. But on a vanilla kindle, the install won't jailbreak a thing .

10-18-2010, 05:01 PM	#7
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	Quick question: Does the screengrab feature (SHIFT+ALT+G) look like it takes way much more time than on a K2, and actually freezes the Kindle for a few seconds to anyone, or is that just me? (Don't remember when I first noticed this, so it may have been there before the 3.0.2 update, but I do see this on both 3.0.2 & 3.0.3).

10-18-2010, 05:01 PM	#8
Esquire1 Banned Posts: 34 Karma: 90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle 3 wifi; PRS-500 (gone); iPad NOT for reading e-books ;)	I'll update mine. Whether I'll see any real world improvements, who knows. If I notice anything, I'll post. If not, I won't post

10-18-2010, 05:02 PM	#9
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	Seems to me that my large tech ebooks open faster and page turns seems faster.

10-18-2010, 05:18 PM	#11
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Just a hypothetical question: does an European Kindle-owner with an US-adress, has to change back to the Eurpean(non-UK)adress for the update 3.0.3.? Just a thought.......

10-18-2010, 05:23 PM	#15
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	Yep, it's just the install of the jailbreak on a vanilla Kindle that's broken/fixed .