Tools Introducing WinterBreak - Better Late Than Never - Page 26

bookmarkthis · 01-18-2025, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogm4n

The USB connection inside of KOReader is not meant to be for use on Kindles.

https://github.com/koreader/koreader/issues/7808

Thank you.

BionicGecko · 01-19-2025, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilan

@BionicGecko Hello,
Could you try if Collection management with Calibre works on the last PW ?
It needs Python and Librarian Sync packages.
Thanks

I only use KOReader so I unfortunately have no use for this (I also don't have a PW); apologies but I will not test this. Perhaps someone else with the time and inclination will be able to do it.

elaineroberts · 01-19-2025, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenigmat

Hi all,
I’ve been trying to jailbreak my Kindle Oasis (10th Generation) using the WinterBreak tool, but I’m unable to trigger the jailbreak. Here are my details and what I’ve tried:

Model: Kindle Oasis (10th Gen)
Serial Prefix: G000 WL05
Firmware: 5.17.1.0.3 (4351880007)
Downloaded the WinterBreak package from Kindle Modding.
Copied the following files to my Kindle:
!

What files did you copy?

tenigmat · 01-19-2025, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elaineroberts

What files did you copy?

I copied all files in the winterbreak that I downloaded.

crazyelectron · 01-19-2025, 12:07 PM

maybe it's off-topic, just in the case anyone is interested: I've recompiled kterm terminal emulator to run on armhf.

here the steps made:

https://github.com/bfabiszewski/kter...ent-2600720240 (absolutely no warranty)

It's working (and tested only) on my jailbroken KS 2022 with 5.17.1.0.1

Thank you HackerDude and team!!

(end of digression)

ralaxo · 01-19-2025, 02:15 PM

any plans for JB - 5.17.1.0.4

DNSB · 01-19-2025, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenigmat

Hi all,
I’ve been trying to jailbreak my Kindle Oasis (10th Generation) using the WinterBreak tool, but I’m unable to trigger the jailbreak. Here are my details and what I’ve tried:

Model: Kindle Oasis (10th Gen)
Serial Prefix: G000 WL05
Firmware: 5.17.1.0.3 (4351880007)
Downloaded the WinterBreak package from Kindle Modding.
Copied the following files to my Kindle:
Safely ejected the Kindle and rebooted it.
nd enabled Wi-Fi when prompted

Expected to see the WinterBreak icon or prompts, but nothing happened.

Is the firmware version 5.17.1.0.3 (4351880007) still compatible with the WinterBreak jailbreak?
Could I have missed a step in the process?
Should I attempt a downgrade? If so, what’s the safest way to do that?
Are there alternative methods to jailbreak my device if this firmware version is patched?
Thanks so much for your help!
Cheers!

After the reboot, you opened the store, enabled WiFi when prompted and did not see the WinterBreak icon? Did you follow the troubleshooting tips on the Kindle Modding WiKi following each step?

When I installed WB, it worked on two Kindle PW4s with 5.17.1.0.3 so the firmware version is unlikely to be the issue.

Frogm4n · 01-19-2025, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyelectron

maybe it's off-topic, just in the case anyone is interested: I've recompiled kterm terminal emulator to run on armhf.

I dropped that into the extensions folder on my KS2022 that is running 5.17.2 and KUAL found it and it could be run right away. Thanks!

clee3849 · 01-19-2025, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyelectron

maybe it's off-topic, just in the case anyone is interested: I've recompiled kterm terminal emulator to run on armhf.

here the steps made:

https://github.com/bfabiszewski/kter...ent-2600720240 (absolutely no warranty)

It's working (and tested only) on my jailbroken KS 2022 with 5.17.1.0.1

Thank you HackerDude and team!!

(end of digression)

It works for PW5/5.17.1 .... ! Are you able to help out recompile python to run on armhf? Thanks!

Waylander · 01-20-2025, 06:48 AM

Is there a way using this jailbreak that I can remove the percentage from the battery? I've always found it annoying. If not, no worries.

bookmarkthis · 01-20-2025, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralaxo

any plans for JB - 5.17.1.0.4

Why, who says it doesn't work with this? I have the latest paperwhite and this FW and I'm using KOReader now. There are some minor issues, but as far as I can tell "it's jailbroken".

On that note, when I try to update KOReader wirelessly it says failed to update, try again, cancel, or abort. Trying again yields the same results, but KOReader seems to update by some mysterious method after restarting it anyway, so that's weird.

Similar thing happens when I update manually by dropping the latest nightly into the root folder and updating through KUAL—I get no feedback on the update, but when I check the KOReder version later on, it shows the latest version.

Could I have done something wrong during jailbreak? I keep thinking the MRPI must not have installed correctly for some reason. Any ideas?

vqrf · 01-20-2025, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenigmat

Hi all,
I’ve been trying to jailbreak my Kindle Oasis (10th Generation) using the WinterBreak tool, but I’m unable to trigger the jailbreak. Here are my details and what I’ve tried:

Model: Kindle Oasis (10th Gen)
Serial Prefix: G000 WL05
Firmware: 5.17.1.0.3 (4351880007)
Downloaded the WinterBreak package from Kindle Modding.
Copied the following files to my Kindle:
Safely ejected the Kindle and rebooted it.
nd enabled Wi-Fi when prompted

Expected to see the WinterBreak icon or prompts, but nothing happened.

Is the firmware version 5.17.1.0.3 (4351880007) still compatible with the WinterBreak jailbreak?
Could I have missed a step in the process?
Should I attempt a downgrade? If so, what’s the safest way to do that?
Are there alternative methods to jailbreak my device if this firmware version is patched?
Thanks so much for your help!
Cheers!

Check this:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...&postcount=373
Worked for me after Factory Reset

jlinear · 01-20-2025, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookmarkthis

On that note, when I try to update KOReader wirelessly it says failed to update, try again, cancel, or abort. Trying again yields the same results, but KOReader seems to update by some mysterious method after restarting it anyway, so that's weird.

Could I have done something wrong during jailbreak? I keep thinking the MRPI must not have installed correctly for some reason. Any ideas?

The same thing happens to me when updating my PW6. I think there are just a few bugs that need to be ironed out when running KOReader on this new Paperwhite. Overall, it seems to be working well for me.

bookmarkthis · 01-20-2025, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlinear

The same thing happens to me when updating my PW6. I think there are just a few bugs that need to be ironed out when running KOReader on this new Paperwhite. Overall, it seems to be working well for me.

Thanks. That makes sense. —also, a MEGA THANK YOU to the authors for this amazing jailbreak!

Rauliki · 01-22-2025, 04:57 PM

Updated my PW4 to 5.16.9 to try Winterbreak on newer firmware.

"If an “Unexpected error” occurs when you try to log in to the Kindle Store or only the Kindle Store home page is displayed, try the following solution:"

Even with Unexpected error solution it just doesnt trigger. It's the same store error again and again.

Could anyone help?

01-19-2025, 02:15 PM	#381
ralaxo Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2025 Device: Kindle PW6	5.17.1.0.4 any plans for JB - 5.17.1.0.4

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01-19-2025, 12:07 PM	#380
crazyelectron Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 212 Join Date: Nov 2023 Device: PW5 * 2, KS 2022	maybe it's off-topic, just in the case anyone is interested: I've recompiled kterm terminal emulator to run on armhf. here the steps made: https://github.com/bfabiszewski/kter...ent-2600720240 (absolutely no warranty) It's working (and tested only) on my jailbroken KS 2022 with 5.17.1.0.1 Thank you HackerDude and team!! (end of digression)

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Waylander Guru Posts: 662 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	Is there a way using this jailbreak that I can remove the percentage from the battery? I've always found it annoying. If not, no worries.

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Rauliki Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2024 Device: Kobo Libra Colour	Updated my PW4 to 5.16.9 to try Winterbreak on newer firmware. "If an “Unexpected error” occurs when you try to log in to the Kindle Store or only the Kindle Store home page is displayed, try the following solution:" Even with Unexpected error solution it just doesnt trigger. It's the same store error again and again. Could anyone help?

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