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Old 02-27-2018, 12:21 PM   #331
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Jim's Board doesn't seem to be available currently, is there another recommended option?

Would something based on FT232RL work fine? I assume it would, as long as it's possible to set it to 1.8v...
jim.sh sells a 2-pack of 1.8v adaptor called the 'Micro1v8' for about $22 on amazon. it is not the cheapest option but it is simple.

Any 1.8v cord or chip system should work, people have gotten $2 cables from places and those work.
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Old 02-27-2018, 12:36 PM   #332
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jim.sh sells a 2-pack of 1.8v adaptor called the 'Micro1v8' for about $22 on amazon. it is not the cheapest option but it is simple.

Any 1.8v cord or chip system should work, people have gotten $2 cables from places and those work.
Ok thanks. This Micro1v8 could be a great option to modify the case & keep the port on the device forever... tempting!

The BS101P FT232RL seems really interesting as it's really versatile and could be use in many scenario other than playing with kindles.

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Old 02-27-2018, 12:58 PM   #333
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Would like to refer once more to this post by coplate

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...&postcount=237

and confirm that on the newest PW3s there is no diag> prompt, so just EXIT LOGIN command should be entered.
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Old 02-27-2018, 05:25 PM   #334
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This one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-TTL-...V/173146249951 should automatically stay in 1.8v as the power will only come from the kindle itself.

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Old 03-03-2018, 04:52 AM   #335
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Serial jailbreak service ?

Hi There.
Is anyone on this forum willing to perform a serial jailbreak on a kindle PW3 (Serial G090KB --) for a fair price?

I am in the middle of moving and all of my tools are hidden somewhere .. plus I really do not have time.

Please PM me if you feel you would like to perform a jailbreak for me. I live in Italy so someone in Europe wold be perfect for lower shipping expenses.

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Old 03-10-2018, 05:52 PM   #336
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Please PM me if you feel you would like to perform a jailbreak for me. I live in Italy so someone in Europe wold be perfect for lower shipping expenses.

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Please, PM me too if you can do this and are willing to accept payment through paypal as goods and services. thanks
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Old 03-16-2018, 01:10 PM   #337
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Hi There.

I finished moving and I am ready to try the serial jailbreak on a mac running putty on mac ports

A couple of questions:

1. My kindle PW3 is currently running on software 5.9.4. Will the serial jailbreak of page 1 work?
2. Will the jailbreak also downgrade the firmware?
3. Will I be able to upgrade the firmware back to 5.9.4 after installing the hot-fix ?
4. Should I do such an upgrade via amazon or should I use some other tools?

Thank you very much.
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Old 03-16-2018, 02:07 PM   #338
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1) Yes.
Hint: Read the first post of this thread.
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These instructions were created on a Paperwhite 2. Physical differences aside, they will work on any kindle that:

Has a firmware version in the 5.x.y series
Is a touchscreen Kindle model
You post that your Kindle is running 5.9.4 (that is in the 5.x.y series).
You post that it is a PW3 (a touch screen model).
So that means you.

Warning: Do not even try the procedure described here if you have trouble reading the directions.

2) That is up to you, just depends on what files you use.
3) Yes, but some of our add-ins may not work. Stick with 5.8.11 if you can live with that set of features.
4) Amazon only posts a link to the current firmware.
But all other firmware versions are still on the server, just hand edit the URL for the version number you want.
Then put your selected Amazon image on the device via USB. (That is: follow the Amazon directions for installing the update image via USB).

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Old 03-17-2018, 03:43 AM   #339
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Hi knc1,

Thank you very much for confirming this. I understand the jailbreak is on my on risk, I just wanted to double check the procedure was still considered to be valid on a 5.9.4 system.


1. About keeping the current system (kindle PW3 - Serial G090KB..... system 5.9.4) when jailbreaking, if you could point me directly to what files to use i'd appreciate. It looks to me I need your "K5 JailBreak (5.0.x - 5.4.4.2) | kindle-jailbreak-1.14.N-r14393.tar.xz" right?

2. The only feature I am really interested right now is you excellent "ScreenSavers Hack". Do you have any confirmation of this working with 5.9.4 (I like 5.9.4 because of the "see clock while reading" feature).

Thanks again for your time and patience.

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Old 03-20-2018, 03:35 PM   #340
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Jim's Board doesn't seem to be available currently, is there another recommended option?

Would something based on FT232RL work fine? I assume it would, as long as it's possible to set it to 1.8v...
You can also use a FT232RL which costs only 1.5$ (shipping included ) from eBay or Aliexpress.
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To make it use 1.8v you will have to remove the jumper completely.

I have done my PW2 with it, and also in >this< thread I recommended it to another guy, which also done it successfully.

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Old 03-23-2018, 07:43 PM   #341
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I have done my PW2 with it, and also in >this< thread I recommended it to another guy, which also done it successfully.
Good to know, thank you very much!
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Old 03-25-2018, 01:49 PM   #342
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Allright, to answer my own questions

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Hi knc1,


1. About keeping the current system (kindle PW3 - Serial G090KB..... system 5.9.4) when jailbreaking, if you could point me directly to what files to use i'd appreciate. It looks to me I need your "K5 JailBreak (5.0.x - 5.4.4.2) | kindle-jailbreak-1.14.N-r14393.tar.xz" right?
YES. Despite the misleading name indicating a 5.0.x - 5.4.4.2 range, this is the jailbreak you also need to use it for a serial jailbreak on a 5.9.4 system.

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2. The only feature I am really interested right now is you excellent "ScreenSavers Hack". Do you have any confirmation of this working with 5.9.4 (I like 5.9.4 because of the "see clock while reading" feature).
Yes it works perfectly. Thanks knc1 and all the programmers!

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Old 03-26-2018, 08:55 AM   #343
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As the diags menu on the latest PW3 differs from the one in the first post, just for information, it is as follows:

(DS INFO)-Device Setting
(TOUCH PLATE)-Touch Plate Test
(OTS)-Operator test suite
(o)-Misc individual diagnostics
(WIFI NART)-nART factory test
(USB EXPORT)-USB device mode
(o)-Reboot or Disable Diags
(POWER SUSPEND)-Lock screen
(X)-Exit

EXIT options are:

EXIT DISABLE
EXIT FASTBOOT
EXIT LOGIN
EXIT REBOOT
EXIT WEB
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Old 03-27-2018, 02:16 AM   #344
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Right, and for the record this menu appears on the kindle screen not on the Putty scroll window.

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Old 03-27-2018, 09:28 AM   #345
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Right, and this for the record this menu appears on the kindle screen not on the Putty scroll window.

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Depends on your version of the diags system.
But usually appears on both screen and serial port (how else would you diagnose/calibrate a faulty touch screen?).
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