Kindle Paperwhite Jailbreak (5.2.0 - 5.3.1, 5.3.4, 5.3.5) - Page 41

mallums · 10-07-2013, 12:14 AM

Would this be the right thread to ask about the PW2014/PW2?

Any word on v. 5.4?

knc1 · 10-07-2013, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mallums

Would this be the right thread to ask about the PW2014/PW2?

Any word on v. 5.4?

Probably not.

Ah, we are calling the 2013 release of the "Kindle Paperwhite Generation 2" (Amazon's term, today) a pw2.

What sort of word on version 5.4?

Currently, you have to use the serial port to install the Mobileread developer's certificate (A.K.A: the device Jailbreak).
There is a thread here for that work.

There are release candidates for an updated KindleTool (the packager) and some of the popular packages.
Those things are being tested now.

Currently, there is only one Jailbroken Kpw2.
If you want to help out (and are willing to disassemble your Kpw2) there are people on the #kindle-dev IRC channel that will help you.

mallums · 10-07-2013, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Probably not.

Ah, we are calling the 2013 release of the "Kindle Paperwhite Generation 2" (Amazon's term, today) a pw2.

What sort of word on version 5.4?

Currently, you have to use the serial port to install the Mobileread developer's certificate (A.K.A: the device Jailbreak).
There is a thread here for that work.

There are release candidates for an updated KindleTool (the packager) and some of the popular packages.
Those things are being tested now.

Currently, there is only one Jailbroken Kpw2.
If you want to help out (and are willing to disassemble your Kpw2) there are people on the #kindle-dev IRC channel that will help you.

Thank you. I don't possess a PW2 yet, so can't help yet. I will keep scanning mobileread for now, will see if I can do more after the first week in November, after I receive my KPW2-3G.

pantofola · 11-02-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

There are release candidates for an updated KindleTool (the packager) and some of the popular packages.
Those things are being tested now.

Currently, there is only one Jailbroken Kpw2.
If you want to help out (and are willing to disassemble your Kpw2) there are people on the #kindle-dev IRC channel that will help you.

Any news on a Jailbreak for Kpw2? The jailbreak for Kpw1 woulnd't work?

Thanks!

knc1 · 11-02-2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantofola

Any news on a Jailbreak for Kpw2? The jailbreak for Kpw1 woulnd't work?

Thanks!

Not yet.

We will probably mention it on this site when it does happen (if ever).

Vaesse · 11-02-2013, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

We will probably mention it on this site when it does happen (if ever).

And that is exactly why I decided to follow this thread. Hopefully the mention will be made here (on this thread), as keeping up with the site as a whole is much more difficult.

seamusmcaffrey · 11-11-2013, 04:56 PM

I've installed this jailbreak a few times successfully and enjoyed the benefits of doing so... but I keep losing the JB when amazon sends an OTA update of some kind (at least I think that's what's happening).

When I've done this, I just revert to an older firmware version that works, install the jailbreak and screensaver hacks, then continue on my way. I don't bother manually updating to a new version and reinstalling the rescue pack and developer cert- is that the step that I am missing? Do I need to manually update and restore those two items so that when amazon updates I don't lose the JB? I know that the JB is supposed to maintain through any updates anyways, so I'm not sure what I'm missing.

Thanks in advance for any help!

knc1 · 11-11-2013, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamusmcaffrey

I've installed this jailbreak a few times successfully and enjoyed the benefits of doing so... but I keep losing the JB when amazon sends an OTA update of some kind (at least I think that's what's happening).

When I've done this, I just revert to an older firmware version that works, install the jailbreak and screensaver hacks, then continue on my way. I don't bother manually updating to a new version and reinstalling the rescue pack and developer cert- is that the step that I am missing? Do I need to manually update and restore those two items so that when amazon updates I don't lose the JB? I know that the JB is supposed to maintain through any updates anyways, so I'm not sure what I'm missing.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Your missing the "Backdoor Lock" to prevent Amazon from updating your Kindle over the air.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=205666

seamusmcaffrey · 11-11-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Your missing the "Backdoor Lock" to prevent Amazon from updating your Kindle over the air.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=205666

OK! Thanks, I will try that. Hopefully this time it sticks.

Gazella · 11-14-2013, 07:39 AM

Why do I get this: **jailbreak**, when I restart my PW? I'm pretty sure the jailbreak on my device got deleted after one of the software updates and yet I still get it.

NiLuJe · 11-14-2013, 12:42 PM

@Gazella: That's the bridge. You should be getting it after a software update only.

If you get it on *every* boot, there's something wonky going on.

Gazella · 11-14-2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@Gazella: That's the bridge. You should be getting it after a software update only.

If you get it on *every* boot, there's something wonky going on.

My bad. You're right, I get it after software updates, just updated to 5.3.9. Does that mean the jailbreak is still active?

NiLuJe · 11-14-2013, 03:10 PM

@Gazella: The device jailbreak, yes. (Nearly) Everything else, you'll have to reinstall.

Gazella · 11-14-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@Gazella: The device jailbreak, yes. (Nearly) Everything else, you'll have to reinstall.

How do I fully remove the jailbreak? With a reset?

NiLuJe · 11-14-2013, 05:34 PM

@Gazella: After a (>= 5.3.x) software update, a factory reset should be enough, yes.

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10-07-2013, 12:14 AM	#601
mallums Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tejas Device: KT4	Would this be the right thread to ask about the PW2014/PW2? Any word on v. 5.4?

11-11-2013, 04:56 PM	#607
seamusmcaffrey Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I've installed this jailbreak a few times successfully and enjoyed the benefits of doing so... but I keep losing the JB when amazon sends an OTA update of some kind (at least I think that's what's happening). When I've done this, I just revert to an older firmware version that works, install the jailbreak and screensaver hacks, then continue on my way. I don't bother manually updating to a new version and reinstalling the rescue pack and developer cert- is that the step that I am missing? Do I need to manually update and restore those two items so that when amazon updates I don't lose the JB? I know that the JB is supposed to maintain through any updates anyways, so I'm not sure what I'm missing. Thanks in advance for any help!

11-14-2013, 07:39 AM	#610
Gazella Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 4619474 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Paperwhite	Why do I get this: jailbreak, when I restart my PW? I'm pretty sure the jailbreak on my device got deleted after one of the software updates and yet I still get it.

11-14-2013, 12:42 PM	#611
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	@Gazella: That's the bridge. You should be getting it after a software update only. If you get it on every boot, there's something wonky going on.

11-14-2013, 03:10 PM	#613
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	@Gazella: The device jailbreak, yes. (Nearly) Everything else, you'll have to reinstall.

11-14-2013, 05:34 PM	#615
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	@Gazella: After a (>= 5.3.x) software update, a factory reset should be enough, yes.