Tutorial LanguageBreak - Software Jailbreak for (probably) any Kindle <=

[emborikys]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

Thanks!

They show up with correct location when I click on them.

Did you shrink your images? They are too small for me to make out for certain.

Sorry, I sent them to myself as small images. Was just using them to locate relevant places to click on screen if I happen to be in Chinese GUI. Can attempt again, was not sure of bandwidth limitations on uploading so many images, so I uploaded the small.

[j.p.s]

It's OK, you were trying to be considerate. There is a limit on individual image size, but it is plenty for a good sized image.

Just so I undertand, sometimes an screen comes up in English and the correct selection is somewhat obvious and sometimes that same screen might come up in Chinese? When it comes up in Chinese, is the layout and location of the selections the same as on the corresponding English screen?

[emborikys]

Repost of "medium" size image vs previous post of "small"

1. Type ;enter_demo in the Kindle search bar
2. Reboot the device
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3. Once in demo mode, skip setting up wifi and enter random values for store registration
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4. Skip searching for a demo payload
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5. Select the "standard" demo type
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6. Press "Done" at the prompt to sideload content.
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7. Once the demo is setup, do the "secret gesture" (double finger tap on bottom right of screen then swipe left)
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8. Enter the demo configuration menu by typing ;demo into the search bar
9. Select the "Sideload Content" option
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10. Copy the contents of the LanguageBreak folder to the Kindle - merging and replacing all files
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11. Unplug your kindle and go back to the demo menu (viz. step 8)
12. Select the "Resell Device" option press Yes/Resell
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13. Now wait for the press power button to start
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14. The second it appears plug your kindle back into your computer and copy the contents of the LanguageBreak folder into it once again, overwrite files then safely eject
15. Hold the power button as instructed on screen
16. A language selection menu should appear in a few seconds
17. Choose Chinese (The one above the odd Pseudot language, and/or below Japanese)
18. Your kindle should reboot and you should see some log message on the screen

[emborikys]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

It's OK, you were trying to be considerate. There is a limit on individual image size, but it is plenty for a good sized image.

Just so I undertand, sometimes an screen comes up in English and the correct selection is somewhat obvious and sometimes that same screen might come up in Chinese? When it comes up in Chinese, is the layout and location of the selections the same as on the corresponding English screen?

Reposted as "medium". The layout appears to be the same, meaning I could click "Resell" based on relative location on screen. Was good enough to dig myself out of hole, can't promise everything is one-for-one, but was a good crutch.

[emborikys]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

It's OK, you were trying to be considerate. There is a limit on individual image size, but it is plenty for a good sized image.

Just so I undertand, sometimes an screen comes up in English and the correct selection is somewhat obvious and sometimes that same screen might come up in Chinese? When it comes up in Chinese, is the layout and location of the selections the same as on the corresponding English screen?

Reread. To hopefully better answer the questions. I somehow make a mistake in the Jailbreak sequence, and end up with the langauage set to Chinese (my best guess). So from then on, it not a mix of English and Chinese screens, all screens are in Chinese.

A factory reset ' "DO_FACTORY_RESTORE" empty file at the root of the Kindle' works as a recovery, but it has been quicker just to naviage Chinese GUI to retry the jailbreak from start. All the button that are need for jailbreak occur in the same location (right, fourth on list, etc.) on Chinese GUI and English GUI. Often there is only one place to click, so not a real issue. It is of most help on steps 9, 10 and 12. And, perhaps knowing "Restart" is middle choice on Step 2 if one chooses to do long hold to restart.

or one could try an follow along Chinese video mention at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...&postcount=346

[CjFox]

Originally Posted by Marek

Follow https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...&postcount=484 since you will need to bypass the OTA check

Brilliant. Thanks!

Quick final question. Would blocking the traffic on my router also work? Save me trying to find a login to browse the web public space.

Thanks again.

[gleniu]

Hello,
I read through all the pages of this topic but still I'd like to confirm something.

Currently, I'm running 5.13.3 jailbroken by KindleBreak on my Paperwhite 4. I'm using OTARename and Screensaver hack. What is the correct procedure to update to 5.16.2.1.1 and still have the Jailbreak?

From what I understand:
1. Download 5.16.2.1.1 firmware from Amazon servers and install it locally.
2. Apply hotfix after updating by Update Your Kindle option.

Is that all? Which hotfix should I use - NiLuJe's or Marek's from this thread? Do I have to rename OTA binaries back to stock before updating?

Which KUAL version should I use after updating and installing the hotfix? Do I have to remove current KUAL before updating?

Thank you.

[Marek]

Originally Posted by gleniu

Hello,
I read through all the pages of this topic but still I'd like to confirm something.

Currently, I'm running 5.13.3 jailbroken by KindleBreak on my Paperwhite 4. I'm using OTARename and Screensaver hack. What is the correct procedure to update to 5.16.2.1.1 and still have the Jailbreak?

From what I understand:
1. Download 5.16.2.1.1 firmware from Amazon servers and install it locally.
2. Apply hotfix after updating by Update Your Kindle option.

Is that all? Which hotfix should I use - NiLuJe's or Marek's from this thread? Do I have to rename OTA binaries back to stock before updating?

Which KUAL version should I use after updating and installing the hotfix? Do I have to remove current KUAL before updating?

Thank you.

apply latest hotfix (from nilujes thread) before updating use coplate when you are on the desired version

[mufc99]

I am still struggling. Everytime I get to choose the Chinese language my paperwhite 3 boots and now is in Chinese. That really throws a kink in and not only that 95% of the time I can no longer get my kindle to be recognized on my computer.
I just watch this youtube video on the process. What gets me is he chooses the chinese language but when he reboots everything is still in English. this guy is not english but the video is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpaa...&index=8&t=13s.
comments appreciated from anyone.

[jbaumann]

I just successfully updated my second Kindle, a PW5.

How can I determine that the hotfix has been installed correctly and successfully? KUAL runs, MRInstaller, USBNetwork and KOReader runs etc.

But how do I determine that everything works as expected? Is it enough that during a restart I get the message "****Jailbreak****"?

Cheers, Joachim

[NiLuJe]

Originally Posted by jbaumann

KUAL runs, MRInstaller, USBNetwork and KOReader runs etc.

Basically, that: stuff runs ;D.

Specifically, the earliest and quickest thing you could check is that, when running KUAL, the character in the top left corner is a # and not a % (and, also, that KUAL actually runs, obviously ;p). (If it is a %, just reboot and check again; if it's still a % then, you borked the hotfix).

[gleniu]

Originally Posted by Marek

apply latest hotfix (from nilujes thread) before updating use coplate when you are on the desired version

Thank you very much! I've already updated, everything works as expected I had some troubles setting ScreenSaver hack back to life, but eventually it succeeded.

I really appreciate your help and all the work you do for the community!

Have a great day

[jbaumann]

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

Basically, that: stuff runs ;D.

Specifically, the earliest and quickest thing you could check is that, when running KUAL, the character in the top left corner is a # and not a % (and, also, that KUAL actually runs, obviously ;p). (If it is a %, just reboot and check again; if it's still a % then, you borked the hotfix).

Ok, thanks a lot. On both my Kindles, a PW4 and a PW5, it is a "$" instead, though... Do I have to worry?

Cheers, Joachim

[mergen3107]

@NiLuJe , @Marek
How can I disable this “feature” that if Kindle is being restarted while plugged in to PC it starts up at this semi-debug mode? Windows pops that says “Collecting debug info”, all books have no cover (including KUAL and KOReader).

Then I have to disconnect the cable and restart again.

It annoys me because I primarily use SSH over cable and I need to unplug it and then reset all SSH terminal sessions and SFTP folders after each restart.

Thanks!

[quoc187]

I always come late, my Kindle had updated to 16.4.xxx when I woke it up from battery exhaustion for the first time in like 2 months. Anyway, thanks for the trick.