K5 FW 5.x ScreenSavers Hack - Page 155

dhdurgee · 10-13-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by exile2

The same issue here. Yesterday I installed the jailbreak and am still testing.

What worked for me: uninstalling ScreenSavers, restart PW2, manually deleting both linkss-folders on Kindle (root and extensions), new installation via MRInstaller, restart PW2.

What I discovered: it seems to work only for books coming from Calibre, recent books directly coming from Amazon don´t show a cover.

Are you installing the latest version of Screen Savers? I seem to recall there being a problem in older versions with covers on Amazon's new device specific format. This was corrected shortly after it was reported.

Dave

knc1 · 10-13-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gxn1

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I really do NOT understand why it will show some of my screensavers and then just STOP showing them and instead only show whatever was on the screen when I turned the power off. It doesn't make any sense.

What really makes no sense is that you are not following the troubleshooting directions provided for this type of problem.

Or that you are not using the newest ss add-in with a 'fix images feature'.

Hint:
When in doubt, follow the directions.

exile2 · 10-13-2016, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhdurgee

Are you installing the latest version of Screen Savers? I seem to recall there being a problem in older versions with covers on Amazon's new device specific format. This was corrected shortly after it was reported.

Dave

I hope I got the latest version - it´s kindle-linkss-0.24.N. Date of zipped files is 2015/08/23.

Edit: Thanks a lot for your hint: I took my version from NiJuLes opening post, which is not up to date obviously. Cause I found a later one in Snapshots of NiLuJe's hacks.
With kindle-linkss-0.24.N-r13420 everything works like a charm.

knc1 · 10-13-2016, 09:52 AM

It is not hidden nor requires finding.

Go to the current jailbreak procedure.
In first post, open and read the section headed: "Release Policy".

Whenever someone has trouble with the new devices, return to the first post of the JB thread and read it all, including content of the spoilers.
The key to your problem is most likely given in those directions.

mathkor89 · 10-16-2016, 06:55 AM

how do I unpack it?

Do I place it in the installer or the bin folder in the installer?

After its done installing I just place pictures with the right dimension in the newly created . folder ?

also do I need to move the uninstall bin ?

samhfoley · 10-23-2016, 09:00 PM

I can't get my plist data to display properly. I have a blank file called plist in the saver folder, and my device info is registered. Name number and email. When my device goes to cover mode it just says If found please contact: but no personal information. What can I do to remedy this?

knc1 · 10-23-2016, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mathkor89

how do I unpack it?

Do I place it in the installer or the bin folder in the installer?

After its done installing I just place pictures with the right dimension in the newly created . folder ?

also do I need to move the uninstall bin ?

You must first "jail break" your Kindle.
use:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=275877

When you complete step #1, you will know the nickname of your model Kindle.
Use that nickname when you post (or change the 'Device:' info in your info box).

You MUST complete step #0 through step #8, in order, exactly.

If you have problems with doing any of that, post in that thread (and include you Kindle model nickname in the post).

Once you have done that, you will probably be able to answer your own questions above.
If not, post here again with a clear description of your problem.

Note: This Screensavers add-in will not work on an 'AD Sponsored' (Special Offers) Kindle.

samhfoley · 10-25-2016, 02:00 AM

Can anyone help me with the plist issue I posted above??

neolao · 10-27-2016, 10:15 AM

The last update 5.8.5.0.1 on KV broke the hack

JimmyR · 10-27-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by neolao

The last update 5.8.5.0.1 on KV broke the hack

Hacks such as python, font, screensaver, etc., need to be reinstalled after a firmware update.

knc1 · 10-27-2016, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samhfoley

Can anyone help me with the plist issue I posted above??

The maintainer of this package will not be back until the next school break in a few weeks.

neolao · 10-27-2016, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyR

Hacks such as python, font, screensaver, etc., need to be reinstalled after a firmware update.

Oh thank you. I didn't understand that. It works again.

XXCoder · 12-09-2016, 02:39 PM

I have been deleting and copying images over if I wanted to add more pictures, but is there a right way to do so besides just purge em all and put pictures in again?

tatayoyo123 · 12-10-2016, 01:10 PM

Hello Liluje,

I have a Kindle PW2IL with the last Kindle FW.
I enabled cover mode.
I restarted my kindle.
I opened a book, I waiting 5 mn, I turned some pages.
I push power button of my Kindle and I see : "...but hasn't yet successfully processed a book cover
I tried with another books.
Same issue.
I can see all the covers of all my books in the browser of my kindle without any WiFi connexion.
The covers are embeded in the file may be in a metadata tag.
Also I sent the ebooks with Calibre and with Calibre I can see the covers.

I spent 1/2 days to downgrade ; jailebrake ; upgrade my Kindle only to be able to display covers with your software.

Sorry but I'm a little hangry.
For me your software was a lost of time.
With my kobo I was able natively to display covers on the turned off screen, and also I was able to read the book summurize tag.
The Kobo is slow, it was the reason of my shift.
But Kindle is finished for me.

knc1 · 12-10-2016, 01:46 PM

Is there a request for help contained in your post?
Or are you just venting your frustration caused by local PEBCAK?

You can check the view count to see how many times this add-in is being used.
So rethink your position.
Either Amazon built a very special Kindle for you only, or you are doing something that a 1/2 million other people are not doing.
Which do you honestly think is the case here?

10-16-2016, 06:55 AM	#2315
mathkor89 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: kindle touch second	thanks for your feedback how do I unpack it? Do I place it in the installer or the bin folder in the installer? After its done installing I just place pictures with the right dimension in the newly created . folder ? also do I need to move the uninstall bin ? Last edited by mathkor89; 10-22-2016 at 08:46 AM.

12-10-2016, 01:10 PM	#2324
tatayoyo123 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2016 Device: kindle	Is ScreenSaver really work ? Hello Liluje, I have a Kindle PW2IL with the last Kindle FW. I enabled cover mode. I restarted my kindle. I opened a book, I waiting 5 mn, I turned some pages. I push power button of my Kindle and I see : "...but hasn't yet successfully processed a book cover I tried with another books. Same issue. I can see all the covers of all my books in the browser of my kindle without any WiFi connexion. The covers are embeded in the file may be in a metadata tag. Also I sent the ebooks with Calibre and with Calibre I can see the covers. I spent 1/2 days to downgrade ; jailebrake ; upgrade my Kindle only to be able to display covers with your software. Sorry but I'm a little hangry. For me your software was a lost of time. With my kobo I was able natively to display covers on the turned off screen, and also I was able to read the book summurize tag. The Kobo is slow, it was the reason of my shift. But Kindle is finished for me.

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10-13-2016, 09:52 AM	#2314
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	It is not hidden nor requires finding. Go to the current jailbreak procedure. In first post, open and read the section headed: "Release Policy". Whenever someone has trouble with the new devices, return to the first post of the JB thread and read it all, including content of the spoilers. The key to your problem is most likely given in those directions.

10-23-2016, 09:00 PM	#2316
samhfoley Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 1332 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: kindle voyage and paperwhite 2	I can't get my plist data to display properly. I have a blank file called plist in the saver folder, and my device info is registered. Name number and email. When my device goes to cover mode it just says If found please contact: but no personal information. What can I do to remedy this?

10-25-2016, 02:00 AM	#2318
samhfoley Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 1332 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: kindle voyage and paperwhite 2	Can anyone help me with the plist issue I posted above??

10-27-2016, 10:15 AM	#2319
neolao Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: KV	The last update 5.8.5.0.1 on KV broke the hack

12-09-2016, 02:39 PM	#2323
XXCoder Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Device: Kindle pw2, NST	I have been deleting and copying images over if I wanted to add more pictures, but is there a right way to do so besides just purge em all and put pictures in again?

12-10-2016, 01:46 PM	#2325
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	Is there a request for help contained in your post? Or are you just venting your frustration caused by local PEBCAK? You can check the view count to see how many times this add-in is being used. So rethink your position. Either Amazon built a very special Kindle for you only, or you are doing something that a 1/2 million other people are not doing. Which do you honestly think is the case here?