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

[knc1]

Originally Posted by consul

Hello people.

I going to introduce myself, I'm consul and I'm a new user of forum, really I'm a new user kindle too, a few days ago I bought my first e-reader (PW3), so I'm reading and I trying understand about the device like about jail break for it.

I have two specific question, the first: how I identify my specific model?, my serial number begin with G090 G105, is it G090G1 model? or is it just G090 model?;

my second question is about jail break, my PW3 has 5.8.5.0.2 firmware version (it update in front of my eyes without me being able to do anything ). With that firmware Can I do jail break on my Kindle?

Thank you all for your comments and I ask excuse for my English, I am in the process of learning

Use four of the first six characters, older Kindles: xxxx xx, newer Kindles: xx xxxx in this table:

Looking at the table, you can see three groups of serial numbers.
Older models, first character: B or 9
Newer models, first character: G
Yours starts with a: G
So look up: xx xxxx
You have a G0 90G1 - the first PW3 model released.

Software jail break for the 6th, 7th, and 8th generation devices listed in the title, running any known firmware version.

Your model (PW3) is listed in the title.
So that means you and the current firmware version does not matter.

= = = =

Translation:
You are in the correct place, this is the jail break thread for your device.

[consul]

Cool...

Thank you knc1, I going to try to do jail brake on mi PW3. Once I finish i will comment here

[jneo12]

Originally Posted by knc1

See how confusing things get when you double post?

Try my answer to the duplicate post.

I have checked for the third time (after first reading of this forum, again after your first response to me, and now) for a solution to Ron's problem and I have found none. Please provide link to your response or helpful advice if none is found. Thanks.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by jneo12

I have checked for the third time (after first reading of this forum, again after your first response to me, and now) for a solution to Ron's problem and I have found none. Please provide link to your response or helpful advice if none is found. Thanks.

Try the links I included here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=30

[karlhui]

Dear all,

I have successfully JB some PW3(for family and friends, about 6 PW3) last week for the "prevent screensaver" option, so yesterday I was trying to JB mine, but I was stuck at Step6 and the screen display something like "error, unable to update". I was so panic, I check my PW3 model and serial no. make sure I'm using the right initial factory firmware image, and then re-download and re-install bothFactory Image Jail Break and Jail Break Survival Code but the error still came up.

Didn't knew what I did wrong and feel very panic at the moment, and then I did a very stupid thing -- Reset Device. I was hoping I could make a hard reset and do it from Step 1 again, and I totally forgot the NEVER AGAIN USE THE "Reset" MENU ENTRY on the first page...

Now my PW3 was f__ked up.. it can't recognize any file I put in, the free space has only 90mb remians, restart takes an hour..

I knew that it was too late to ask for help now, still wanna post here to ask for some advice before I turn it back to Amazon, and wish no one will do the stupid thing I did anymore.

[knc1]

What is the first six characters of that device's serial number?
(It is also on the box and listed in the Amazon "Manage Devices" account page.)

Perhaps we need a warning or a special note of some kind for that model.

[karlhui]

Originally Posted by knc1

What is the first six characters of that device's serial number?
(It is also on the box and listed in the Amazon "Manage Devices" account page.)

Perhaps we need a warning or a special note of some kind for that model.

all PW3 I bought for family, friends and mine are start with G090G1, I counted I have bought(and JB) 10 PW3 in total, just mine is unlucky

anyway thanks for the JB guide, all my family and friends are happy with their JB PW3

[silvershot]

Hi,

I just jailbroke my PW3G with complete success! I followed all the steps and successfully downgraded to 5.7.4 and back to the latest version. I had to do a bit of research through the thread and others to install KUAL and other items in order to enable custom screensavers.

My only issue now is that my Kindle doesn't connect to 3G. It did before the process, but will not now. Any suggestions or solutions?

Thanks!

[knc1]

Originally Posted by silvershot

Hi,

I just jailbroke my PW3G with complete success! I followed all the steps and successfully downgraded to 5.7.4 and back to the latest version. I had to do a bit of research through the thread and others to install KUAL and other items in order to enable custom screensavers.

My only issue now is that my Kindle doesn't connect to 3G. It did before the process, but will not now. Any suggestions or solutions?

Thanks!

Your installation of Amazon's latest update brought the firmware back to "stock" (plus the jailbreak certificate file).
Nothing that was added to the system would have changed the 3G features.

It is a problem local to your device (something else that you did or are doing differently or your local cell tower is having trouble) or to the Amazon update version.
This is the only report of 3G problems in seven months.

I suggest you contact Amazon with the problem, it can not be caused by this jail break.

[silvershot]

Originally Posted by knc1

Your installation of Amazon's latest update brought the firmware back to "stock" (plus the jailbreak certificate file).
Nothing that was added to the system would have changed the 3G features.

It is a problem local to your device (something else that you did or are doing differently or your local cell tower is having trouble) or to the Amazon update version.
This is the only report of 3G problems in seven months.

I suggest you contact Amazon with the problem, it can not be caused by this jail break.

Please keep in mind when reading my response - while I am somewhat knowledgeable with jailbreaking, it has so far been limited to iPhones for the last 8 years - this is my first experience working with kindles, so excuse me if that shows at first.

I lost 3g connectivity after I successfully downgraded to 5.7.4. To be honest I didn't notice this until I had applied the hotfix, so I can't say for sure if it occurred before the installation of the Branch Delay Jailbreak, or before the hotfix. I do know for sure I lost the ability to connect before I updated back to current software.

I didn't do anything other than what was specifically stated in the instructions on page 1, and I followed the correct directions for my device.

What else could affect this?

I will try completely starting over with a fresh wipe, downgrade, jailbreak, etc., and see if I can get connectivity back, keep it, or determine where it gets lost.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by silvershot

Please keep in mind when reading my response - while I am somewhat knowledgeable with jailbreaking, it has so far been limited to iPhones for the last 8 years - this is my first experience working with kindles, so excuse me if that shows at first.

I lost 3g connectivity after I successfully downgraded to 5.7.4. To be honest I didn't notice this until I had applied the hotfix, so I can't say for sure if it occurred before the installation of the Branch Delay Jailbreak, or before the hotfix. I do know for sure I lost the ability to connect before I updated back to current software.

I didn't do anything other than what was specifically stated in the instructions on page 1, and I followed the correct directions for my device.

What else could affect this?

I will try completely starting over with a fresh wipe, downgrade, jailbreak, etc., and see if I can get connectivity back, keep it, or determine where it gets lost.

A cell tower going down. Other radio problems.
Since yours is the only one that had the 3g fail, it is not a jailbreak problem otherwise we would have heard of it back in July.
So before you do anything, reboot, charge and wait an hour. Then try again.

[knc1]

The firmware used by the factory, inside of the factory, for the factories production purposes is not expected to support 3G.

As Cinisajoy says, put it on a charger, wait, then check for other local problems.

Either Amazon built a special device, just for you, or IT IS a local problem!

[badgoodDeb]

Originally Posted by knc1

The firmware used by the factory, inside of the factory, for the factories production purposes is not expected to support 3G.

Having said the above, OP didn't explicitly state that he later UPGRADED to a later version of Amazon software. It's included in your instructions, but it does imply that it's optional. Perhaps he didn't install ANY other software, and is still at the factory firmware that he downgraded to?

[Slusho64]

I installed the hotfix here on my PW3 and my screensavers hack was working fine. I connected to the internet and my Kindle updated, and now the screensavers hack isn't working. I think last time I updated I had to run the hotfix afterwards to get it working again but this time it tells me I have an invalid update loaded on my Kindle and deletes it. Any ideas?

[shamanNS]

You have to reinstall screensaver bin after each firmware update. Also after update you should reboot your Kindle once more to let it reinstall MKK so you can use KUAL... then reinstall screensaver hack.