KOA2 KOA2 jail break - Page 25

kkmarco · 11-03-2018, 06:47 AM

Hello, I have a KOA2 bought from Amazon US. Firmware version 5.10.1.1(which is the last one). I forgot the original version, but it is version after 5.9.4.
Serial Number is G000 P8

I try to put update_kindle_all_new_oasis_5.9.4.bin into my device, but it show Update Error - An invlid update file has been loaded on your device. Please go to ...
Mostly like it can't restore to Factory-5.9.0.6, as I read from previous post.

I want to Jailbreak KOA2 because I want to fully make use of the screen when reading PDF. Currently the build in PDF reader add some margin to PDF file(which I already crop the white space, but still some margin is add by default).
Please send me the password to the files of koa2 jailbreak,thanks. Hope the jailbreak will work!

knc1 · 11-03-2018, 06:53 AM

You have already gotten the only result you are going to get, regardless of the file used.

kkmarco · 11-03-2018, 07:47 AM

Thanks for your reply. I just wonder why screensaver use every inch of the screen but not for reader...

radamo · 11-04-2018, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkmarco

Thanks for your reply. I just wonder why screensaver use every inch of the screen but not for reader...

At this point, that is a question for Amazon support. At this time there is no way to jailbreak a device that has had the firmware updated from the originally shipped versions listed in the jailbreak thread 5.9.0.5.1 or 5.9.0.6.

Stiehler · 11-07-2018, 03:10 PM

Does the Jailbreak work on 5.9.7 ?

NiLuJe · 11-07-2018, 04:05 PM

@Stiehler:

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Notes:
KOA2 devices have started to ship with firmwares more recent than the two versions listed at the top of the directions. We can not jail break those.

mgrimace · 11-29-2018, 08:05 PM

Hello, I'm going to give this a try with my new KO2 when it arrives tomorrow (assuming the pre-installed firmware will allow me to do so). I saw a note as I was reading through all the posts here not to connect to a Mac as part of the process; however, in the jailbreak instructions here as well as those posted for the new Paperwhite it makes no formal mention of this. As a Mac owner is this still an issue or something that was ironed out earlier? Basically, I'm reading turn on new device, skip wifi, block updates, install factory image (if possible), install jailbreak, install hot fix. Thanks!

knc1 · 11-29-2018, 08:28 PM

The "Not using Mac" was about a different topic, not about jail breaking.

bozza111 · 11-30-2018, 01:21 AM

I think it was about macOS automatically extracting archives that are downloaded through any browser.

It is imperative that one of the archives that you download is left untouched. On my mac I find that it moves the original archive to the trash as soon as it downloads.

NiLuJe · 11-30-2018, 01:48 AM

Safari indeed does stupid things with gzip & zip archives, by default. See this post for a recap of a few of the usual gotchas with macOS's "Quality of Life" "features"...

(Ignore the bit about hidden folders, that's only relevant in Kobo-land).

mgrimace · 11-30-2018, 02:47 PM

Excellent thank you, knc1, bozza111, and NiLuJe - I'll ensure that all the file is untouched by changing the settings you linked to, kind regards!

Edit: ah, unfortunately the default firmware was 5.9.6.1, looks like I'm out of luck for now!

dmroberts · 12-26-2018, 10:10 PM

I just got a KOA2, and I'd love to be able to jailbreak it. It shipped with 5.9.0.6 firmware, and I've put the OTA blocking folder in the root.

dedy · 12-27-2018, 12:54 AM

I recently landed a brand new KOA2 with a jailbreakable firmware 5.9.0.5.1
Can anyone share the jailbreak password with me??

knc1 · 12-27-2018, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmroberts

I just got a KOA2, and I'd love to be able to jailbreak it. It shipped with 5.9.0.6 firmware, and I've put the OTA blocking folder in the root.

Try reading paragraph #1:
http://knetconnect.com/koa2/KOA2_Jailbreak.xhtml

seeker7 · 12-27-2018, 02:41 AM

My Kindle KOA2 has current firmware number 5.9.0.5.1, can someone share the password with me?

Also, reading the github documentation even after being on 5.9.0.5.1 do I need to Install a Factory Use Only firmware build aka step 4 or can I directly install the jailbreak and the survival code? Sorry, if I misunderstood something English is not my native language.

11-30-2018, 02:47 PM	#371
mgrimace Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kindle Oasis 2, Kobo Libra H2O, Kobo Libra 2	Excellent thank you, knc1, bozza111, and NiLuJe - I'll ensure that all the file is untouched by changing the settings you linked to, kind regards! Edit: ah, unfortunately the default firmware was 5.9.6.1, looks like I'm out of luck for now! Last edited by mgrimace; 12-03-2018 at 07:02 PM.

12-27-2018, 12:54 AM	#373
dedy Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Device: oasis 2	New KOA2 I recently landed a brand new KOA2 with a jailbreakable firmware 5.9.0.5.1 Can anyone share the jailbreak password with me??

12-27-2018, 02:41 AM	#375
seeker7 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Device: kindle	KOA2 My Kindle KOA2 has current firmware number 5.9.0.5.1, can someone share the password with me? Also, reading the github documentation even after being on 5.9.0.5.1 do I need to Install a Factory Use Only firmware build aka step 4 or can I directly install the jailbreak and the survival code? Sorry, if I misunderstood something English is not my native language.

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11-03-2018, 06:47 AM	#361
kkmarco Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	Hello, I have a KOA2 bought from Amazon US. Firmware version 5.10.1.1(which is the last one). I forgot the original version, but it is version after 5.9.4. Serial Number is G000 P8 I try to put update_kindle_all_new_oasis_5.9.4.bin into my device, but it show Update Error - An invlid update file has been loaded on your device. Please go to ... Mostly like it can't restore to Factory-5.9.0.6, as I read from previous post. I want to Jailbreak KOA2 because I want to fully make use of the screen when reading PDF. Currently the build in PDF reader add some margin to PDF file(which I already crop the white space, but still some margin is add by default). Please send me the password to the files of koa2 jailbreak,thanks. Hope the jailbreak will work!

11-03-2018, 06:53 AM	#362
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	You have already gotten the only result you are going to get, regardless of the file used.

11-03-2018, 07:47 AM	#363
kkmarco Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Kindle Oasis 2	Thanks for your reply. I just wonder why screensaver use every inch of the screen but not for reader...

11-07-2018, 03:10 PM	#365
Stiehler Doctor Who ? Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Brazil Device: Kindle Oasis 2	Does the Jailbreak work on 5.9.7 ?

11-29-2018, 08:05 PM	#367
mgrimace Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kindle Oasis 2, Kobo Libra H2O, Kobo Libra 2	Hello, I'm going to give this a try with my new KO2 when it arrives tomorrow (assuming the pre-installed firmware will allow me to do so). I saw a note as I was reading through all the posts here not to connect to a Mac as part of the process; however, in the jailbreak instructions here as well as those posted for the new Paperwhite it makes no formal mention of this. As a Mac owner is this still an issue or something that was ironed out earlier? Basically, I'm reading turn on new device, skip wifi, block updates, install factory image (if possible), install jailbreak, install hot fix. Thanks!

11-29-2018, 08:28 PM	#368
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	The "Not using Mac" was about a different topic, not about jail breaking.

11-30-2018, 01:21 AM	#369
bozza111 Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 7542 Join Date: May 2018 Device: KOA2	I think it was about macOS automatically extracting archives that are downloaded through any browser. It is imperative that one of the archives that you download is left untouched. On my mac I find that it moves the original archive to the trash as soon as it downloads.

11-30-2018, 01:48 AM	#370
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,477 Karma: 26012492 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Safari indeed does stupid things with gzip & zip archives, by default. See this post for a recap of a few of the usual gotchas with macOS's "Quality of Life" "features"... (Ignore the bit about hidden folders, that's only relevant in Kobo-land).

12-26-2018, 10:10 PM	#372
dmroberts Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Texas Device: KOA2	I just got a KOA2, and I'd love to be able to jailbreak it. It shipped with 5.9.0.6 firmware, and I've put the OTA blocking folder in the root.

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