Font, ScreenSaver & USBNetwork Hacks for Kindle 2.x, 3.x & 4.x

[DvoraElisheva]

I tried this with my wireless threeG (Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology) and received the message "Failure to update) code U007. I used the file named "update_jailbreak_0.7.N_k3g_install.bin" so I guess I made a mistake. I went back to my kindle after updating, and the .bin file is gone.

Another question while I"m here: I like SOME of the current Amazon screensavers, just not all of them. Is there anyway I can keep some and add some of my own?

Thanks

Dvorah

[SurgE]

I have the ad-supported model (friend bought it for me in the states by mistake, can't return it as I am in Singapore LOL). The screensaver hack does not work.

[SunLight]

Originally Posted by SurgE

I have the ad-supported model (friend bought it for me in the states by mistake, can't return it as I am in Singapore LOL). The screensaver hack does not work.

Works for me, sorry.

[PentwaterGma]

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

@PentwaterGma: Wrong .bin for your Kindle model, check your Kindle's S/N again.

@SunLight: Good to know, thanks! Does the SS hack behave correctly on a non-KSO device running FW 3.2?

I have a Kindle2 3G, 2.5.2. I tried to use the k2 jailbreak. Is it possible I'm not saving the file in the right place. Where exactly is the root directory? I copied the jailbreak file under the main Kindle folders, not in a folder, like I would to put something on the hard drive of my computer.

I did some more diggin around and figured out that I have a k2i. used the correct .bin file and had success (failed U006).

[morrislee]

Originally Posted by morrislee

I just found this forum and saw what NiLuJe and your friends has done for kindle lovers. thanks. I have not yet hacked my kindle for another language, and i think i will after reading those positive feedbacks.

some questions, need NiLuJe's help to clarify:
1) will the hacked version in any way conflict with official version? does the hack change/replace the font of official version when installing?
2) after i install latest hack, theoretically i can leave it there for ever, even when i can update official version? will the official updating change the font of the hacked version?

thanks in advance for your response

hi, Niluje, i have installed the hack for font. two problems
1. the kindle version remain the same "Kindle 2.5.6 (numbers)", is it normal?
2. kindle restarted automated several times when surfing the webpage, (did not happened ever when searching the Kindle shop), anything wrong with the system?

otherwise is OK so far. pls help, thanks

[cleanwelllighted]

Do I need to uninstall the jailbreak 6 before updating to the jailbreak 7?

I tried to update to 7 without uninstalling 6 and I got a"fail to update" error.

I'm on a K3g. Thanks for the support.

[ma5yk]

So outline this for a noob.

Can I use my own fonts with the Kindle 3? If yes, could someone please point me to the post.

Thank you.

[kinkle]

Can the kindle 3 be used as a text editor with copy/paste function somehow? There are a program for this or a linux guru that can make a text editor for kindle?

[mrExtreme]

Originally Posted by mrExtreme

Hi All,
I have some ebook which are in our language (unicode format), I want to read them on my K3 (jailbreaked and run fonts pack). I can see linkfonts/fonts folder so I copy unicode font(.ttf) file from my PC and paste into my K3 linkfonts/fonts folder. Although full restart my K3 still can't read my book (I can see square block). So please advice me how to change local unicode font for K3. Do I need to rename that unicode font file? if so which name I need to change.

Thanks in Advance.

Help me please.

[NiLuJe]

@DvoraElisheva: You need to jailbreak it first.

@SurgE: Nope, probably won't work on a KSO, for obvious reasons.

@morrislee: No custom version tag, that's okay. And we don't touch the browser at all on a K2, so, probably unrelated.

@cleanwelllighted: Yes, you do, check the first post, or track down the message posted when .7 was released .

@ma5yk: You might want to read the first post more carefully... .

@kinkle: There are a few notepad-like apps out there, wrong place to ask about that .

@mrExtreme: Make sure the fonts you're using cover the necessary unicode range for your language, that your docs are proper UTF-8 encoded mobi files, and that the Kindle isn't falling back to the CJK fonts (which might not cover your particular script).

[ma5yk]

I did read the post and downloaded the fonts. But it is still not clear to me how I can use my own fonts. Please elaborate. Thanks!

EDIT: nevermind. I think I skipped the part where you clearly state "If you want to change the fonts used by the hack, you'll have to upload them in the linkfonts/fonts directory, strictly following the usual naming scheme."

Sometimes the brain is a wonky thing. Thanks again for replying and keep up the awesome work!

[DvoraElisheva]

[QUOTE=NiLuJe;1535247]@DvoraElisheva: You need to jailbreak it first.

What do you mean "Jailbreak it first?" I am referring to the jailbreak, which I unzipped and installed per instructions (as I understood them) and got the error message.

I did not install the screensaver thing yet, because Jailbreak gave the U007 error.

[kranu]

Originally Posted by DvoraElisheva

I tried this with my wireless threeG (Kindle 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology) and received the message "Failure to update) code U007. I used the file named "update_jailbreak_0.7.N_k3g_install.bin" so I guess I made a mistake. I went back to my kindle after updating, and the .bin file is gone.

Another question while I"m here: I like SOME of the current Amazon screensavers, just not all of them. Is there anyway I can keep some and add some of my own?

Thanks

Dvorah

1/ I believe you are using the wrong file. K3G is for my Kindle, and mine is US edition. What is your Kindle's serial number?
2/ Yes, there are the original Amazon screensavers in the "backup" folder after install. Just copy the ones you like into the screensavers folder.

[ma5yk]

This is regarding the Fonts Hack.

What if I wanted to just change the serif font but keep the original Kindle sans font?

Can I place only the serif font in the "linkfonts" folder?

[pazzamex]

Just joined the forum, (got my Kindle yesterday) followed the instructions for changing the screen savers (brilliant) thanks to all you clever guys out there Steve