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Old 01-08-2015, 03:40 PM   #16
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Isn't there a setting on Kindles how long to wait before it goes to sleep on its own?
Nope.

Earlier models - like the Kindle 3 - were 10 minutes (I just checked my copy of the PDF manual), but I think the current ones are shorter. I haven't actually timed it, but I read in another post recently that the Voyage goes to sleep after 5 minutes. I checked the Voyage manual to see what the time was, but it is strangely not listed in the manual.
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Old 01-08-2015, 07:06 PM   #17
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First thank for everyone.

The reason I want to disable it because I carry it in my backpack and carry it with me on subway and bus. The one i bought doesnt come with clip therefore I cannot lock the cover. so I am worried if I carry it with me in backpack everyday, because of bump/shaking, whether the cover will open/close frequently which hurts my kindle(on-off-on-off often in short time). if kindle can only turn on after say 10 seconds cover open, it would be convenient I'd say
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Old 01-09-2015, 01:21 AM   #18
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Smartie--You should really carry your Kindle where it will be more protected--or you do risk damaging the screen. That being said, have you thought about using a rubber band or something similar to hold the reader closed when it's in your backpack?
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Old 01-09-2015, 01:45 AM   #19
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Isn't there a setting on Kindles how long to wait before it goes to sleep on its own? I was looking for it to see what mine is set at and can't find an option for the delay, so I have no idea how long before it auto-sleeps. If it shuts off after 15 minutes and no way to change that, I'll agree that can be annoying in some circumstances.

My other readers I leave set to sleep after 60 minutes. Gives me plenty of time to handle interruptions and there's really no drain when the page is fixed.

I know this has nothing to do with the sleep cover, but the previous post brought it up and got my curiosity going about it.
As stated above, there is no setting. However, a jailbroken Kindle with the KUAL launcher will likely have the Helper extension (attached to the main KUAL thread), which adds an easy one-click menu button to disable screensaver mode.
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Old 01-09-2015, 05:36 PM   #20
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First thank for everyone.

The reason I want to disable it because I carry it in my backpack and carry it with me on subway and bus. The one i bought doesnt come with clip therefore I cannot lock the cover. so I am worried if I carry it with me in backpack everyday, because of bump/shaking, whether the cover will open/close frequently which hurts my kindle(on-off-on-off often in short time). if kindle can only turn on after say 10 seconds cover open, it would be convenient I'd say
The cover really shouldn't open by itself with any amount of shaking if it's a decent well-fitted cover. The magnet that operates the sleep switch will keep the cover in place until you pull it apart.

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As stated above, there is no setting. However, a jailbroken Kindle with the KUAL launcher will likely have the Helper extension (attached to the main KUAL thread), which adds an easy one-click menu button to disable screensaver mode.
I'm on the newest firmware though, 5.6.1, so any modification is out for me. I can see a 5 minute auto-sleep bad if you're using it for your cookbook in the kitchen, and I rarely cook, so I'm good hehe.

There would be other instances when it would be equally bad to have happen, I'm really surprised there is no standard feature in the software to adjust the delay for the auto-sleep.
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Old 01-09-2015, 07:51 PM   #21
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I found 10 minutes to sometimes not be enough time. I have my H2O set to 15 minutes and that's working OK. I might try setting it to 30 minutes.
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I found 10 minutes to sometimes not be enough time. I have my H2O set to 15 minutes and that's working OK. I might try setting it to 30 minutes.
As others have already stated, there is no setting.
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As others have already stated, there is no setting.
I've seen the Kindle Touch not have a setting. So what is the time to sleep?
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Old 01-10-2015, 02:39 AM   #24
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No drain on the battery is the light isn't on. On my Kindle, the light is always on so I think letting it sit for sixty minutes would be a drain the battery.

The only time this is an issue for me is in the kitchen. I preparation to eating I'll set my Kindle down on it's stand with the case open and prepare my dinner. Sometimes I get involved with something and the Kindle goes to screen saver. So, I close the case, open the case, and read. For me that's easier than finding the hidden button on the bottom. Why they don't make the button a different color from the device is beyond me.
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No drain on the battery is the light isn't on. On my Kindle, the light is always on so I think letting it sit for sixty minutes would be a drain the battery.

The only time this is an issue for me is in the kitchen. I preparation to eating I'll set my Kindle down on it's stand with the case open and prepare my dinner. Sometimes I get involved with something and the Kindle goes to screen saver. So, I close the case, open the case, and read. For me that's easier than finding the hidden button on the bottom. Why they don't make the button a different color from the device is beyond me.
I always leave the light on as well and find it's really a minimal drain. On the Kobo readers you have 2 different settings: 1 for the timer when the front light will go off, and another for when the reader entirely goes to sleep. That's really the best system.

And for myself, I would hate a different colored power switch that would stick out like a sore thumb. The Kobo Aura I believe has a red power switch and it's one of the reasons I don't like it. You can easily feel the button to use it.
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Old 01-11-2015, 12:24 AM   #26
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I'm on the newest firmware though, 5.6.1, so any modification is out for me. I can see a 5 minute auto-sleep bad if you're using it for your cookbook in the kitchen, and I rarely cook, so I'm good hehe.

There would be other instances when it would be equally bad to have happen, I'm really surprised there is no standard feature in the software to adjust the delay for the auto-sleep.
That kind of does stink for all kinds of reasons IMHO.

Also, note that the KUAL button is not nearly as useful as it could be, since there is no way of re-enabling the screensaver short of rebooting the device...
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I actually don't like this too... as I bought some cheaper case from ebay, I often find, that kindle is turning on/off in the cover - probably week magnet or so
But putting stronger one on the case just put it to sleep when I bend it over. Will have to pry tha cace open and remove it :/
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First thank for everyone.

The reason I want to disable it because I carry it in my backpack and carry it with me on subway and bus. The one i bought doesnt come with clip therefore I cannot lock the cover. so I am worried if I carry it with me in backpack everyday, because of bump/shaking, whether the cover will open/close frequently which hurts my kindle(on-off-on-off often in short time). if kindle can only turn on after say 10 seconds cover open, it would be convenient I'd say
This is exactly the same situation I'm in. The case protects the kindle fine from everything, but when the cover shifts the kindle wakes up with the cover closed (yes, I've tested it). https://www2.mobileread.com/i/smiliesadd1/chin_scratch.gif
It looks like I'll need to use a rubber band or glue a clip onto it. https://www2.mobileread.com/i/smiliesadd1/2thumbsup.gif

Why I don't want a cover without a magnet? I like that the cover remains closed with the magnet. I just need to find one with a HINGE and not a "fold of cloth" so the cover won't shift when not in use (or shifting in my bag with my other books/files).
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I came here looking for the answer to the same question. Here's my reasoning:

I have set up the screensaver hack and I use personal info. I would like, if I lost it and someone found it, for them to be able to see my info so there's a chance of returning it!

Plus, I like looking at the covers
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As far as I know there is no way to turn off the auto sleep function for Kindles--unless there is a hack for jailbroken Kindles.
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