Self update to 5.18.1 after disabling OTA updates

[lolxnn]

I have succesfully installed WinterBreak on a 5.17.0 Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) bu following the guide on https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking
However after the step Disabling OTA Updates after clicking "Rename" the device rebooted and installed 5.18.1.
Now I can't continue by launching KUAL
Am i screwed?

[mergen3107]

Do simple restart twice.
Install the hotfix again.
Reinstall all the bin packages again

[darkarma]

Same thing happened to me. And now the firmware has been updated to 5.18.1 on my KC
I am trying to run the hotfix, which is fine, but the kindle does not let again install the KUAL file

[NikZebi]

Originally Posted by lolxnn

I have succesfully installed WinterBreak on a 5.17.0 Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) bu following the guide on https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking
However after the step Disabling OTA Updates after clicking "Rename" the device rebooted and installed 5.18.1.
Now I can't continue by launching KUAL
Am i screwed?

It did exactly the same to me, is the JB broken ?

[NikZebi]

Originally Posted by NikZebi

It did exactly the same to me, is the JB broken ?

I tried to reinstall the hotfix, but when I try to update (in order to install it), an update error comes up.

I think the JB is gone, what I do not understand is why, despite following all the steps and making sure there would be no update (renametoabin step), it automatically updated after rebooting, instantly.

There was nothing to do ! I am desperate now, just expecting a new JB to come out for the 5.18.1 version

[DNSB]

If the update file was downloaded prior to you doing the OTA block, the file will be on your Kindle and will install. Unfortunately, the only way I know of to prevent this is to delete the update file before disconnecting from your computer.

[NikZebi]

Originally Posted by NikZebi

It did exactly the same to me, is the JB broken ?

Originally Posted by DNSB

If the update file was downloaded prior to you doing the OTA block, the file will be on your Kindle and will install. Unfortunately, the only way I know of to prevent this is to delete the update file before disconnecting from your computer.

Yeap, I guess that what happened.

The sad thing is, that no where in the tutorial there was a warning against this possibilty. Which result in having an unwanted and non reversible update while jailbreaking ! I'm kinda sad, but hoping for the community to come with a new jailbreak !

[DNSB]

At the time, the jailbreak was created that was not a problem since 5.18.1 was not yet released. The first PW4 I jailbroke seems to be on Amazon's push firmware update immediately list, the other seems to get updates at the trailing edge of the cycle. That first one is why I am paranoid enough to check for update files before ejecting every time.

[NikZebi]

Originally Posted by DNSB

At the time, the jailbreak was created that was not a problem since 5.18.1 was not yet released. The first PW4 I jailbroke seems to be on Amazon's push firmware update immediately list, the other seems to get updates at the trailing edge of the cycle. That first one is why I am paranoid enough to check for update files before ejecting every time.

As a newbie, I unfortunately did not have the reflex to check out for update, I'm sure I'm not the only one

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by NikZebi

As a newbie, I unfortunately did not have the reflex to check out for update, I'm sure I'm not the only one

Very likely just one of many. As I said, I've been bitten before so am paranoid enough now to check.