Jailbreak going from Kindle DX original to Kindle DX Graphite Int. - Page 2

NiLuJe · 12-01-2011, 12:03 AM

There's no linkjail folder for the 2.x JB, so that explains at least that

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Was the ss hack install successful? (Re)move your current linkss directory, and try to reinstall the hack, without touching the (new) linkss directory until you're sure everything's working.

geekmaster · 12-01-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

... (Re)move your current linkss directory, and try to reinstall the hack ...

@sleeplessdave: Because you do not wish to reload all of your screensaver images, either choose the move option suggested by NiLuJe, or you should first move your screensaver images to a safe location outside the linkss directory, before removing linkss.

@NiLuJe: So far, I mostly use my Kindle 3's. I did not notice the missing linkss directory on my DX or DXG. I think it may be easier to notice these differences when you are one of the persons responsible for them.

sleeplessdave · 12-01-2011, 04:37 PM

Ok it seems like the easiest thing is the one that takes the longest, so I have reset the Kindle to the factory default. Essentially it's now a new Kindle DX graphite. Before trying to transfer anything or do anything else, since it's wiped totally clear of all hacks, which should I use in what order? I know moving the documents is just a matter of dropping them in the new documents folder, but when the hacks work, where should the screensaver folder go now? Basically, I submit to the wisdom of the Kindle hacking gurus and want kind of a list of what to do in order so what I may get back to the business of creating absurd amounts of screensavers and thanking to the high heavens my good friends on this board for not treating me like a maniac for doing that. Thank you all so much!

geekmaster · 12-01-2011, 07:14 PM

Actually, as I understand it, factory reset does NOT remove all traces of hacks. NiLuJe can probably point you to a link where this was discussed...

There might be a little additional manual cleanup required before or after you do a factory reset. I would wait for additional advice from NiLuJe first...

sleeplessdave · 12-01-2011, 08:13 PM

Oh wow, never would have thought of that, good call. Ok, the Kindle is factory reset with no content transfer as of yet. I wait upon your wisdom!

geekmaster · 12-01-2011, 10:21 PM

NiLuJe made some useful comments about restoring to stock firmware in this currently active thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=158849

sleeplessdave · 12-01-2011, 11:49 PM

Huh well I'm not sure what versions of the hacks I did have on there and now that I've restored it's kind of impossible to tell. I guess I'll just try the new versions and see if it works or not.

sleeplessdave · 12-02-2011, 12:08 AM

IT WORKED!!! I just went ahead and reinstalled the new hacks and we're good to go now! THANK you all for your help and patience!

Spotsmom · 12-11-2011, 08:40 PM

Off the MobileReads website, I downloaded the correct .bin file for the DXG. I also downloaded a "linkjail" folder as instructed by them (from their src folder). I put both of these on the DX. Then I unplugged, went to Upgrade My Kindle, it went through all its stuff, and opened the Home page. I turned it off, then on and the original screensavers are still there.

I connected to the computer again and couldn't find any folder where those horrible original screensavers are!

After updating, the following folders are on the DXG:

.active-content-data
audible
documents
music
linkjail
screen_saver (which I created with 2 screensavers in it)

I know that on my K3 the hack worked great and I could access a screensaver file that had all that junk in it to delete.

What am I doing wrong here? Thanks!

12-11-2011, 08:40 PM	#24
Spotsmom Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kindle3 WiFi	Having the Same Problem Off the MobileReads website, I downloaded the correct .bin file for the DXG. I also downloaded a "linkjail" folder as instructed by them (from their src folder). I put both of these on the DX. Then I unplugged, went to Upgrade My Kindle, it went through all its stuff, and opened the Home page. I turned it off, then on and the original screensavers are still there. I connected to the computer again and couldn't find any folder where those horrible original screensavers are! After updating, the following folders are on the DXG: .active-content-data audible documents music linkjail screen_saver (which I created with 2 screensavers in it) I know that on my K3 the hack worked great and I could access a screensaver file that had all that junk in it to delete. What am I doing wrong here? Thanks!

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12-01-2011, 12:03 AM	#16
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	There's no linkjail folder for the 2.x JB, so that explains at least that . Was the ss hack install successful? (Re)move your current linkss directory, and try to reinstall the hack, without touching the (new) linkss directory until you're sure everything's working.

12-01-2011, 04:37 PM	#18
sleeplessdave Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Ok it seems like the easiest thing is the one that takes the longest, so I have reset the Kindle to the factory default. Essentially it's now a new Kindle DX graphite. Before trying to transfer anything or do anything else, since it's wiped totally clear of all hacks, which should I use in what order? I know moving the documents is just a matter of dropping them in the new documents folder, but when the hacks work, where should the screensaver folder go now? Basically, I submit to the wisdom of the Kindle hacking gurus and want kind of a list of what to do in order so what I may get back to the business of creating absurd amounts of screensavers and thanking to the high heavens my good friends on this board for not treating me like a maniac for doing that. Thank you all so much!

12-01-2011, 07:14 PM	#19
geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773670 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	Actually, as I understand it, factory reset does NOT remove all traces of hacks. NiLuJe can probably point you to a link where this was discussed... There might be a little additional manual cleanup required before or after you do a factory reset. I would wait for additional advice from NiLuJe first...

12-01-2011, 08:13 PM	#20
sleeplessdave Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Oh wow, never would have thought of that, good call. Ok, the Kindle is factory reset with no content transfer as of yet. I wait upon your wisdom!

12-01-2011, 10:21 PM	#21
geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773670 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	NiLuJe made some useful comments about restoring to stock firmware in this currently active thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=158849

12-01-2011, 11:49 PM	#22
sleeplessdave Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Huh well I'm not sure what versions of the hacks I did have on there and now that I've restored it's kind of impossible to tell. I guess I'll just try the new versions and see if it works or not.

12-02-2011, 12:08 AM	#23
sleeplessdave Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX	IT WORKED!!! I just went ahead and reinstalled the new hacks and we're good to go now! THANK you all for your help and patience!