Kindle Touch/PW1/PW2 5.0.x - 5.4.4.2 JailBreak. Plus FW 5.x USBNetwork. - Page 85

Wolowizardry · 10-25-2014, 06:12 PM

Hello, im planning on buying a Kindle Paperwhite 2 4GB and i want to have my own screensavers, my question is wihch one should i buy the Special Offers one or the normal one to apply the jailbreak? thank you in advance

GoSharks · 10-25-2014, 06:43 PM

@Wolowizardry-
Special Offers (SO) or not makes no difference for the Jailbreak...only matters with regard to screensavers. The Screensaver hack will NOT work on SO's, so if you want your own screensavers you will need to get the non-SO version (or pay Amazon $20 to remove the special offers later).

eschwartz · 10-25-2014, 10:16 PM

Yep. The official policy here is not to undermine Amazon's business model, e.g. if you got a discounted Kindle by agreeing to the special offers, we won't help you get rid of them.

Any hacks will work exactly the way they should, but screensavers simply will not show up on a currently special-offers device.

phoenix_pl · 10-26-2014, 09:32 AM

Hi,
sorry for the stupid question but how can I check if my jailbreak survived upgrade? Seems like my PW2 was upgraded to 5.4.5.1 (2440520001).

BTW I am assuming that jailbreak was overwritten because KUAL is not working any more but I would like to double check. (Maybe this is only KUAL which stop working)

NiLuJe · 10-26-2014, 09:34 AM

@phoenix_pl: Besides looking at the screen during the reboot after the update, no way besides trying to install something (or checking over SSH).

The KUAL thing is unrelated. Check the FAQ, it's perfectly normal behaviour. Reinstall MKK. (Or update to a snaphsot version of the JB >= 1.11.N).

phoenix_pl · 10-26-2014, 10:22 AM

Thanks for advice. I reinstalled MKK and everythings goes back to normal.
Shall I update also my jailbreak? I checked and my version is 1.9.N.

knc1 · 10-26-2014, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix_pl

Thanks for advice. I reinstalled MKK and everythings goes back to normal.
Shall I update also my jailbreak? I checked and my version is 1.9.N.

Your choice.
The newer jailbreak includes protection of MKK during updates, so that you will not have to manually re-install it.

junderwu · 10-27-2014, 08:58 AM

I can't find my kindle device in the current list of Kindle models. My kindle device is Kindle PaperWhite 2, 3G version with 4G bytes of storage size. I bought it in/shipped to Japan. The first four characters of its serial number is "90F2".

knc1 · 10-27-2014, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junderwu

I can't find my kindle device in the current list of Kindle models.
My kindle device is Kindle PaperWhite 2, 3G version with 4G bytes of storage size.
I bought it in/shipped to Japan.
The first four characters of its serial number is "90F2" .

Thank you for your report.

Updated packages for your model will show up first in the NiLuJe snapshot thread.

@NiLuJe: a PW2-(jp, 2013) and a PW2-(jp, 2014) now?
I wonder if Amazon is just picking these model numbers at random.

NiLuJe · 10-27-2014, 11:41 AM

@junderwu: No idea which list you're checking, but this model is in ours, and has been supported for a while.

fire007 · 10-27-2014, 04:15 PM

Hi guys , please excuse my absolute noobness regarding opening Kindle system. I just been reading the thread nad I thought I would ask you guys for help:

I am about to buy the Kindle paperwhite 6" Wifi 2014, but I absolutely need to be able to use my scribd library on it.

Scribd just has an app available for kindle fire, or you can use an android app that they have.

Would it be possible to open/ root my kindle system so that it accepts the scribd android app ?

Would you mind pointing me to the direction on how to do it or if any other thread has been developed on this matter.

I thank you guys very much in advance for your precious help.

Sincerely,

fire

knc1 · 10-27-2014, 04:36 PM

Short answer: No

The grayscale Kindles **DO NOT** run an Android based system.

fire007 · 10-28-2014, 09:30 AM

Thank you very much knc1 for your feedback.

Could I ask yo0u which is the best ereader to buy then that can be rooted or not so that I can use scribd app ?

many thanks for your help. I sincerely appreciate it

Fire

knc1 · 10-28-2014, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fire007

Thank you very much knc1 for your feedback.

Could I ask yo0u which is the best ereader to buy then that can be rooted or not so that I can use scribd app ?

many thanks for your help. I sincerely appreciate it

Fire

What format are their publications in?
If unknown, what is the filename extension?

There are two questions here -
How to deal with the details of the subscription service (most of what the scribd application does).

What readers support the book format scribd uses.

It is possible that they have combined the above two functions in their application - I.E: with a scribd-only book format and/or DRM.

I can't make any e-book reader recommendations - I only have Kindles and have never used that subscription service.

eschwartz · 10-28-2014, 11:15 AM

I believe Scribd uses EPUB in much the same way Google Play Books does -- as a base format that is totally irrelevant on account of it using proprietary tech specifically designed for NON-interoperability. Obfuscated app storage, in-house DRM, the works.

You will need to use an Android device. (Or I think they have an iOS app too.) The usual rules apply for choosing one, but we do have a forum "Which one should I buy".

You can get better guidance there, where people specialize in discussing the strengths and weaknesses of many devices.

10-25-2014, 06:12 PM	#1261
Wolowizardry Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10000 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Kinlde 4 (Grey)	Hello, im planning on buying a Kindle Paperwhite 2 4GB and i want to have my own screensavers, my question is wihch one should i buy the Special Offers one or the normal one to apply the jailbreak? thank you in advance Last edited by Wolowizardry; 10-25-2014 at 06:14 PM.

10-26-2014, 09:32 AM	#1264
phoenix_pl Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kindle PW2	How to check if jailbreak survived? Hi, sorry for the stupid question but how can I check if my jailbreak survived upgrade? Seems like my PW2 was upgraded to 5.4.5.1 (2440520001). BTW I am assuming that jailbreak was overwritten because KUAL is not working any more but I would like to double check. (Maybe this is only KUAL which stop working)

10-27-2014, 11:41 AM	#1270
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@junderwu: No idea which list you're checking, but this model is in ours, and has been supported for a while. Last edited by NiLuJe; 10-27-2014 at 06:58 PM.

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10-25-2014, 06:43 PM	#1262
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	@Wolowizardry- Special Offers (SO) or not makes no difference for the Jailbreak...only matters with regard to screensavers. The Screensaver hack will NOT work on SO's, so if you want your own screensavers you will need to get the non-SO version (or pay Amazon $20 to remove the special offers later).

10-25-2014, 10:16 PM	#1263
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Yep. The official policy here is not to undermine Amazon's business model, e.g. if you got a discounted Kindle by agreeing to the special offers, we won't help you get rid of them. Any hacks will work exactly the way they should, but screensavers simply will not show up on a currently special-offers device.

10-26-2014, 09:34 AM	#1265
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047202 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@phoenix_pl: Besides looking at the screen during the reboot after the update, no way besides trying to install something (or checking over SSH). The KUAL thing is unrelated. Check the FAQ, it's perfectly normal behaviour. Reinstall MKK. (Or update to a snaphsot version of the JB >= 1.11.N).

10-26-2014, 10:22 AM	#1266
phoenix_pl Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: Kindle PW2	Thanks for advice. I reinstalled MKK and everythings goes back to normal. Shall I update also my jailbreak? I checked and my version is 1.9.N.

10-27-2014, 08:58 AM	#1268
junderwu Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Taiwan Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 3G	I can't find my kindle device in the current list of Kindle models. My kindle device is Kindle PaperWhite 2, 3G version with 4G bytes of storage size. I bought it in/shipped to Japan. The first four characters of its serial number is "90F2".

10-27-2014, 04:15 PM	#1271
fire007 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: sony prs t3	Hi guys , please excuse my absolute noobness regarding opening Kindle system. I just been reading the thread nad I thought I would ask you guys for help: I am about to buy the Kindle paperwhite 6" Wifi 2014, but I absolutely need to be able to use my scribd library on it. Scribd just has an app available for kindle fire, or you can use an android app that they have. Would it be possible to open/ root my kindle system so that it accepts the scribd android app ? Would you mind pointing me to the direction on how to do it or if any other thread has been developed on this matter. I thank you guys very much in advance for your precious help. Sincerely, fire

10-27-2014, 04:36 PM	#1272
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	Short answer: No The grayscale Kindles DO NOT run an Android based system.

10-28-2014, 09:30 AM	#1273
fire007 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: sony prs t3	Thank you very much knc1 for your feedback. Could I ask yo0u which is the best ereader to buy then that can be rooted or not so that I can use scribd app ? many thanks for your help. I sincerely appreciate it Fire

10-28-2014, 11:15 AM	#1275
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I believe Scribd uses EPUB in much the same way Google Play Books does -- as a base format that is totally irrelevant on account of it using proprietary tech specifically designed for NON-interoperability. Obfuscated app storage, in-house DRM, the works. You will need to use an Android device. (Or I think they have an iOS app too.) The usual rules apply for choosing one, but we do have a forum "Which one should I buy". You can get better guidance there, where people specialize in discussing the strengths and weaknesses of many devices.

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