MobileRead Package Installer - Page 7

eschwartz · 08-25-2015, 10:13 PM

MrPI cannot install MrPI, since it installs update_*.bin packages. KUAL extensions like MrPI are usually distributed as a ZIP containing the actual extensions folder.

As for the "latest SS, etc" -- are you sure you put them in the right folder? You need to put them in the "mrpackages/" folder, not the root of the userstore.

jwilker · 08-25-2015, 10:24 PM

Pretty much 100% PEBKAC.

Did some digging (which i shoulda done first) and remembered the steps on things. Was trying to throw the archive files at MPRI and surprisingly it didn't like it.

Sorry for the dumb question

all current (and at the moment installing 5.6.5 since i read it doesn't kill the JB, fingers crossed)

NiLuJe · 08-25-2015, 11:12 PM

@jwilker: You're confusing 'update' packages with KUAL extensions.

MRPI itself is a KUAL extension designed to install update packages.
You don't need anything but an unarchiver to install KUAL extensions.

Short answer: you're doing things wrong.

Long answer: re-read KUAL's and MRPI's docs.

EDIT: Dammit, missed the page switch. >_<".

jwilker · 08-26-2015, 04:32 PM

LOL yeah I really need to stay more on top of checking in so i don't forget it all between visits. I'm all sorted, but yeah I had all the things confused (in my head).

Phazed · 11-24-2015, 04:02 PM

I went to install the screen saver on my PW2. Saw the link for the Package installer. Installed the KUAL extension, put the .bin file into /mrpackages and told KUAL to install it. It claimed success, said "restarting UI" and the Kindle rebooted.

It gets ~90% of the way through the reboot and hangs. Sits there for a while, then reboots and hangs again. Repeat.

Plugging in a USB connection to a computer, the Kindle shows up as a drive. After I eject it seems to work normally. So I placed the uninstall file into /mrpackages and used KUAL to do Mr Packages install. Again the reboot and hang.

Deleted the /mrpackages and extensions/MRInstaller folders and did a manual reset.

Same problem.

So, I'm not adding/removing ANYthing at this point until I get this resolved. Would appreciate suggestions on how to proceed. USBNetworking works fine and I am comfortable at the command line. Help?

This thread is now here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=3212544

bt4wang · 11-30-2015, 10:49 PM

Can't install kpvbooklet 0.6.1 on KPW3(5.6.5), only shows "Checking kpvbooklet 0.6.1.1, destorying package". seems it doesn't launch the install progress.

eschwartz · 11-30-2015, 11:18 PM

KPVBooklet has not been marked as compatible with the PW3.

Ping @chrox or someone that they need to repack with the latest kindletool, or you can do so yourself.

bt4wang · 12-01-2015, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

KPVBooklet has not been marked as compatible with the PW3.

Ping @chrox or someone that they need to repack with the latest kindletool, or you can do so yourself.

OK, thanks for your advice, I'll try to repack it later.

NiLuJe · 02-06-2016, 11:18 AM

I've taken the opportunity of the JB 5.6.5 release to pin this thread.

I'm usually loath to pin my own stuff, but hopefully that should help point users in the right direction when they start wondering how to install our custom packages

.

ruisio · 03-06-2016, 08:13 PM

How to uninstall this ? Delete the folder, or uninstall kual completely ? (and how to uninstall kual). Thank you.

eschwartz · 03-06-2016, 08:44 PM

KUAL is a single *.azw2 file located in the documents folder. Delete it and KUAL is "uninstalled".

Likewise with this extension, simply delete the subfolder inside the extensions folder.

mrricheyrich · 03-22-2016, 08:57 PM

Hi all,
I'm running 5.7.2.1 FW on Kindle Touch and am having the following error when trying to launch KUAL 2.0:

"This device is not authorised as a test Kindle by the developer of this item"

To step back a little, my Kindle has undergone the following:

FW 5.6.5
Successful JB in airplane mode
Install of KUAL and MRPI
Restart of kindle
Annoying silent OTA update to FW 5.7.2.1
JB hotfix successfully applied

In the readme file of KUAL, the above error message implies that MKK package hasn't been installed, even though I understand that FW >5 don't need a separate MKK install. Nevertheless, I tried to install the relevant K5 MKK package but every time the Kindle deletes the .bin file.

How do I get KUAL to work? I understand that KUAL is pretty much necessary for all custom packages to work on FW >5.6.5 so am a bit stuck without it.

NiLuJe · 03-22-2016, 09:01 PM

Get your device info in order. You cannot possibly be running FW 5.7 on a Touch. I'm guessing that's actually a Kindle Basic.

But to answer your question: just restart your device.

mrricheyrich · 03-23-2016, 03:14 AM

Hi NiLuJe and thanks for your response!

To address your comments:

My Amazon devices page tells me it is a Kindle (7th Generation) and it is a touchscreen device. Not sure what that makes it but if it's the basic version so be it.

I have performed a few power restarts and then tried to open the KUAL kindlet. I have received the same error every time. I've read and re-read the JB, JB hotfix, KUAL and MRPI threads (and their readme files) to make sure I'm not missing something obvious. Does the error mean that I'm not jailbroken, not JB bridged, or does it show that I haven't installed KUAL properly? I'm looking for anything to narrow down the possibilities!

knc1 · 03-23-2016, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrricheyrich

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My Amazon devices page tells me it is a Kindle (7th Generation) and it is a touchscreen device. Not sure what that makes it but if it's the basic version so be it.
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KT-2
See: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers

11-24-2015, 04:02 PM	#95
Phazed Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: PW2	Odd Failure I went to install the screen saver on my PW2. Saw the link for the Package installer. Installed the KUAL extension, put the .bin file into /mrpackages and told KUAL to install it. It claimed success, said "restarting UI" and the Kindle rebooted. It gets ~90% of the way through the reboot and hangs. Sits there for a while, then reboots and hangs again. Repeat. Plugging in a USB connection to a computer, the Kindle shows up as a drive. After I eject it seems to work normally. So I placed the uninstall file into /mrpackages and used KUAL to do Mr Packages install. Again the reboot and hang. Deleted the /mrpackages and extensions/MRInstaller folders and did a manual reset. Same problem. So, I'm not adding/removing ANYthing at this point until I get this resolved. Would appreciate suggestions on how to proceed. USBNetworking works fine and I am comfortable at the command line. Help? This thread is now here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=3212544 Last edited by Phazed; 11-25-2015 at 10:48 PM.

03-22-2016, 08:57 PM	#102
mrricheyrich Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Kindle 4.1.1	KUAL not authorised as test Kindle Hi all, I'm running 5.7.2.1 FW on Kindle Touch and am having the following error when trying to launch KUAL 2.0: "This device is not authorised as a test Kindle by the developer of this item" To step back a little, my Kindle has undergone the following: FW 5.6.5 Successful JB in airplane mode Install of KUAL and MRPI Restart of kindle Annoying silent OTA update to FW 5.7.2.1 JB hotfix successfully applied In the readme file of KUAL, the above error message implies that MKK package hasn't been installed, even though I understand that FW >5 don't need a separate MKK install. Nevertheless, I tried to install the relevant K5 MKK package but every time the Kindle deletes the .bin file. How do I get KUAL to work? I understand that KUAL is pretty much necessary for all custom packages to work on FW >5.6.5 so am a bit stuck without it.

03-23-2016, 03:14 AM	#104
mrricheyrich Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Kindle 4.1.1	KUAL not authorised as test Kindle Hi NiLuJe and thanks for your response! To address your comments: My Amazon devices page tells me it is a Kindle (7th Generation) and it is a touchscreen device. Not sure what that makes it but if it's the basic version so be it. I have performed a few power restarts and then tried to open the KUAL kindlet. I have received the same error every time. I've read and re-read the JB, JB hotfix, KUAL and MRPI threads (and their readme files) to make sure I'm not missing something obvious. Does the error mean that I'm not jailbroken, not JB bridged, or does it show that I haven't installed KUAL properly? I'm looking for anything to narrow down the possibilities!

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08-25-2015, 10:13 PM	#91
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	MrPI cannot install MrPI, since it installs update_*.bin packages. KUAL extensions like MrPI are usually distributed as a ZIP containing the actual extensions folder. As for the "latest SS, etc" -- are you sure you put them in the right folder? You need to put them in the "mrpackages/" folder, not the root of the userstore.

08-25-2015, 10:24 PM	#92
jwilker Zealot Posts: 102 Karma: 1940 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Libra H2O	Pretty much 100% PEBKAC. Did some digging (which i shoulda done first) and remembered the steps on things. Was trying to throw the archive files at MPRI and surprisingly it didn't like it. Sorry for the dumb question all current (and at the moment installing 5.6.5 since i read it doesn't kill the JB, fingers crossed)

08-25-2015, 11:12 PM	#93
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047190 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@jwilker: You're confusing 'update' packages with KUAL extensions. MRPI itself is a KUAL extension designed to install update packages. You don't need anything but an unarchiver to install KUAL extensions. Short answer: you're doing things wrong. Long answer: re-read KUAL's and MRPI's docs. EDIT: Dammit, missed the page switch. >_<".

08-26-2015, 04:32 PM	#94
jwilker Zealot Posts: 102 Karma: 1940 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Libra H2O	LOL yeah I really need to stay more on top of checking in so i don't forget it all between visits. I'm all sorted, but yeah I had all the things confused (in my head).

11-30-2015, 10:49 PM	#96
bt4wang Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	Can't install kpvbooklet 0.6.1 on KPW3(5.6.5), only shows "Checking kpvbooklet 0.6.1.1, destorying package". seems it doesn't launch the install progress.

11-30-2015, 11:18 PM	#97
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	KPVBooklet has not been marked as compatible with the PW3. Ping @chrox or someone that they need to repack with the latest kindletool, or you can do so yourself.

02-06-2016, 11:18 AM	#99
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047190 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	I've taken the opportunity of the JB 5.6.5 release to pin this thread. I'm usually loath to pin my own stuff, but hopefully that should help point users in the right direction when they start wondering how to install our custom packages .

03-06-2016, 08:13 PM	#100
ruisio Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: papertwhite 2	How to uninstall this ? Delete the folder, or uninstall kual completely ? (and how to uninstall kual). Thank you.

03-06-2016, 08:44 PM	#101
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	KUAL is a single *.azw2 file located in the documents folder. Delete it and KUAL is "uninstalled". Likewise with this extension, simply delete the subfolder inside the extensions folder.

03-22-2016, 09:01 PM	#103
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,506 Karma: 26047190 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	Get your device info in order. You cannot possibly be running FW 5.7 on a Touch. I'm guessing that's actually a Kindle Basic. But to answer your question: just restart your device.

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