Tools Software Jailbreak for PW2, PW3, PW3W, KT2, KV, KOA and KT3

[mdx]

Originally Posted by shamanNS

Just in case install the latest version of hotfix bin from @coplate's snapchots thread, then do the firmware update.
As for compelling features: with fw 5.8.11 you'll gain ability to change boldness of fonts (not available for books in mobi format!) and 13 instead of 8 predefined sizes.

Avoid firmware 5.9.x.x OTA update since you plan to play with hacks.

Cool, worked just fine

Thankful for everyone putting in the work to maintain our kindles' freedom and flexibility

[coplate]

Originally Posted by knc1

This post is horribly out-of-date.
The dozens of copies and re-writes of this post, posted on the Internet are no better, usually much worse.

Thanks for all the time you have put into this post knc1, Do you think you could update your first post with a link to the wiki where I tried to copy your post?

That way anyone who wants to keep it up to date can do so.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/5_x_Jailbreak

[sigismond0]

I just wanted to drop a line and say that my new PW3 was successfully jailbroken using the instructions here. It was purchased in December and shipped with 5.8.10.1, and I had already registered the device with Amazon and used it for a couple of weeks before jailbreaking. I followed the directions in the first post, with a few notes:

* Used 5.7.4 for downgrade, since there were no reliable links for 5.8.9.0.1.
* Used the nomax hotfix.
* Updated to 5.8.11 after the jailbreak, at which point the Kindle required me to re-register with Amazon before use. While it was reset and on 5.7.4, it worked without being registered.

The only huiccup I ran into was forgetting to reset before doing the downgrade, then resetting after the downgrade. ;installHtml didn't do anything. After a second downgrade (really a side-grade, since it was from 5.7.4 to 5.7.4), everything ran as expected.

So for anyone in a similar situation, things look promising! Thanks everyone for all the great work done here.

Edit: Though this worked for me, others haven't been so lucky. Be careful, and don't take my one point of data as solid evidence that the same will work for you.

[knc1]

There are reliable links for 5.8.9.0.1 -
You just have to ask for the password.

In fact, there is a different thread for the PW3 devices.

But is nice to hear that the stuff works on 5.8.10.1 also.

[sigismond0]

I did see that thread, but when the latest post said to just Google it and use a random Chinese website, I noped right out.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by sigismond0

I did see that thread, but when the latest post said to just Google it and use a random Chinese website, I noped right out.

You should have read closer (starting at most recent and working towards older posts).
You would have found out you needed to PM me for the file password.

[H-H]

Originally Posted by sigismond0

I just wanted to drop a line and say that my new PW3 was successfully jailbroken using the instructions here. It was purchased in December and shipped with 5.8.10.1, and I had already registered the device with Amazon and used it for a couple of weeks before jailbreaking. I followed the directions in the first post, with a few notes:

* Used 5.7.4 for downgrade, since there were no reliable links for 5.8.9.0.1.
* Used the nomax hotfix.
* Updated to 5.8.11 after the jailbreak, at which point the Kindle required me to re-register with Amazon before use. While it was reset and on 5.7.4, it worked without being registered.

The only huiccup I ran into was forgetting to reset before doing the downgrade, then resetting after the downgrade. ;installHtml didn't do anything. After a second downgrade (really a side-grade, since it was from 5.7.4 to 5.7.4), everything ran as expected.

So for anyone in a similar situation, things look promising! Thanks everyone for all the great work done here.

I think this 5.7.4 downgrade from 5.8.10.1 is a hit and miss. I did one and have the exact same problem as described on post 2975. Anyone have any idea what might be the cause? There is not much setting to set when you turn on the Kindle the first time. Only language and Network setting. I believe I set my to UK if that make a different. I also reseted my PW3 after register before downgrade.

[Antinoos]

As mentioned: Ask knc1 for the password.

Can confirm the same procedure as sigismond1 (PW3, running 5.8.10.0.1 out of the box), except I've used the 5.8.9.0.1 factory test build for downgrading. No bootloops or any other Problems!



Gesendet von meinem Google Pixel mit Yabba-Dabba-Talk.

[Hin0112]

I have a PW3-32G, I updated it to 5.8.10 a few months ago.

One silly question:
Would it be possible to downgrade and jailbreak by the above method?

When I check the version in Settings, it only shows 5.8.10. Sorry if I have missed something from the above threads.

[Antinoos]

If not jailbroken before that update to an user fw >= 5.8.8 (like yours): No chance.

The 5.8.10.0.1 discussed here is a special case: An "out-of-the-box" fw, not an user update. The latter definitively destroys the ability to downgrade. So the very first thing to do with a brand new Kindle is to leave it away from any Wifi network and then add the OTA blocker directory update.bin.tmp.partial to the root of the user storage before connecting the device to the internet.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by coplate

Thanks for all the time you have put into this post knc1, Do you think you could update your first post with a link to the wiki where I tried to copy your post?

That way anyone who wants to keep it up to date can do so.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/5_x_Jailbreak

I did.
I also started a general purpose, direct people to the wiki, thread.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=293647
(for as long as it lasts anyway).

Otherwise:
https://web.archive.org/web/20180105...d.php?t=293647


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[hius07]

Report: newly bought PW3 shipped with 5.9.2.0.1 successfully downgraded to the factory 5.8.9.0.1.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by hius07

Report: newly bought PW3 shipped with 5.9.2.0.1 successfully downgraded to the factory 5.8.9.0.1.

Thanks for the information.

I guess we will need a model/firmware-version table to direct people to the correct description.
It is getting too complicated for a text-only set of directions.

Since the powers-that-be here took down the experimental KOA2 jail break directions in the Wiki yesterday, I think I will have to move the jail break support to one of my own web-sites.
One that allows more than the original poster to edit a post.

knc1, I just registered to this forum specifically to thank you for your massive contributions to all of us who want to control the devices that we, supposedly, own. Thanks

Originally Posted by hius07

Report: newly bought PW3 shipped with 5.9.2.0.1 successfully downgraded to the factory 5.8.9.0.1.

How?

I have a KV which I used (and OTAd to 5.9.2.0.1) before finding out about jailbreaking, and would love to try whatever it is you did. So far a downgrade to 5.5.0 using the instructions in the wiki did not work, as expected.