07-02-2021, 09:52 PM | #3886 |
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Thanks for the reply.
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09-08-2021, 10:39 AM | #3887 |
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Hello everybody,
I am not sure if anybody still reads this thread, but I will try: I got out my Kindle 4 (no touch, no backlight, black housing). I jailbreaked the kindle a long time ago (only to have some fun via ssh+vnc viewer) and just got it out again for some reading. I wanted to buy a new book from amazon, and noticed, that I am still on v4.1.1. So I tried to update the Kindle to v4.1.2 via the softwareupdate file from amazon. Sadly the process stops and the Error Code 'U007' is displayed in the bottom, left corner. I tried different ways to update (different cable, check that the file is not broken, ...) but always received the U007. So I reseted the Kindle but still got the same result. I even jailbreaked the Kindle again (which works). Just for testing I tried to install any other update file (for example the screensaver mod, or the jailbreak uninstall file) but all update files which I start return the Error code 'U007'. I've read about renaming /etc/uks to prevent updates. Since I was unsure if I ever did that, I logged the contents of /etc to a file via runme.sh while jailbreaking: Code:
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 199 Apr 17 2012 asound.conf -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1117 Apr 17 2012 asound.state drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 default -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1128 Apr 17 2012 fstab -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 746 Apr 17 2012 getty-diags -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 272 Apr 17 2012 group -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 33 Jan 4 1970 guid -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 7 Apr 17 2012 hostname -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 80 Apr 17 2012 hosts drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 init drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 init.d -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 830 Apr 17 2012 inittab -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1180 Apr 17 2012 inputrc -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 22 Apr 17 2012 issue lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 18 Jan 4 1970 kdb -> /etc/kdb.src/yoshi drwxrwxr-x 3 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 kdb.src lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 29 Apr 17 2012 ld.so.cache -> /var/local/system/ld.so.cache -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 14 Apr 17 2012 ld.so.conf lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 20 Apr 17 2012 localtime -> /var/local/system/tz -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1035 Apr 17 2012 modprobe.conf -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 5 Apr 17 2012 modules.conf -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 106 Apr 17 2012 modules.yoshi -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 285 Apr 17 2012 motd lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 12 Apr 17 2012 mtab -> /proc/mounts -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 429 Apr 17 2012 passwd drwxrwxr-x 4 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 ppp -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 22 Apr 17 2012 prettyversion.txt -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 563 Apr 17 2012 profile -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 1191 Apr 17 2012 protocols -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 512 Apr 17 2012 random-seed drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 rc.d drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 rcS.d lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 20 Apr 17 2012 resolv.conf -> /var/run/resolv.conf drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 resolv.d -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 350 Mar 23 2015 shadow -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 371 Apr 17 2012 shadow- drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 sysconfig drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 syslog-ng -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 616 Apr 17 2012 tinyrot-files.conf -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 867 Apr 17 2012 tinyrot.conf drwxrwxr-x 3 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 udev drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 1024 Sep 7 16:28 uks drwxrwxr-x 2 root root 1024 Apr 17 2012 upstart -rw-rw-r-- 1 root root 74 Apr 17 2012 version.txt lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 20 Jan 4 1970 xorg.conf -> /var/local/xorg.conf Is there anything else I could try? Thank you very much! |
09-08-2021, 04:05 PM | #3888 |
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@HansDampf
That error is when the update cannot verify system files. Have you manually replaced things? |
09-09-2021, 01:37 AM | #3889 | |
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That's the reason why I though about /etc/uks, but it seems like the folder is intact. |
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09-11-2021, 04:21 AM | #3890 |
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Update: I installed dropbear via Diags and had a look around at the system but wasn't able to find out, what was missing. I didn't change anything 'massive' in the past for sure (was only interested in SSH+VNC to use it as a display), but I guess I installed some kind of 'Updates Block' to avoid loosing the jailbreak.
In the end I needed some hours to make Kubrick work (see my post there: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...postcount=1202). But I was able to reinstall the kindle and install all updates + jailbreak it again. I guess this device is simple turning a bit old, and many people in this forum (which did great work on all kind of kindle software) already left or don't support K4NT anymore (sadly found many dead links on my journey to repair this device). Still, thank you all! |
09-17-2021, 11:41 PM | #3891 |
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Still some quiet folks here following; I have a OG kindle with keyboard and I stick around listening for news/updates.
Thanks for updating your question with the resolution. |
11-14-2021, 06:49 AM | #3892 |
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I've been trying to make my screensaver the cover of my current read, and failing miserably. I follow the directions above, create blank cover.txt file and place in in linkss folder and I get nothing. I tried putting in in screensavers folder. Nothing. I had no success with using CMD to create a blank folder. Help! I'd like to remember what I'm reading!
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11-14-2021, 11:03 AM | #3893 |
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11-14-2021, 02:45 PM | #3894 |
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I am completely lost. What do I with Kual, and how can a file have no suffix? maybe this is out of my league...
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11-14-2021, 06:16 PM | #3895 |
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01-07-2022, 10:17 AM | #3896 |
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In recent years my reliable Kindle SS hack becomes less so. I wonder if its my source books but every one is processed through Calibre and I would be surprised if Calibre doesnt present compatible title pages.
Q: I am stuck on "The ScreenSavers hack is currently in "cover" mode but hasn't yet successfully processed a book cover. Have waited on all sorts of status and rebooted but clearly I am a numpty OR Calibre is not processing and presenting compatible covers? Some help please? This is the only reason I jailbreak a Kindle as I like my screen to reflect my current read. Only hack I use! Kindle 4 Last edited by Methanoid; 01-07-2022 at 10:22 AM. |
01-08-2022, 11:33 AM | #3897 | |
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In this case I have been using the KOREADER hack which supports a screensaver with better success and variety of options for screensavers. Maybe that might satisfy your needs? |
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01-08-2022, 11:42 AM | #3898 |
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Where do I download USBNetwork hack?
Hi all, a lot of fascinating stuff here. I'm just trying to get the usbnetwork hack on my ancient Kindle 3w, and am not having luck finding a download for the file. Can someone point me to it? Thank you!
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01-08-2022, 11:48 AM | #3899 | |
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Not sure.. its an old FW for sure (will check). Do you know how the new FW with native screensavers work (ie does it give me the book cover of the one I am reading)? if so, thats me happy and sorted If not can U link me to KOREADER and will read up on that. |
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