Jailbreak going from Kindle DX original to Kindle DX Graphite Int.

[NiLuJe]

There's no linkjail folder for the 2.x JB, so that explains at least that .

Was the ss hack install successful? (Re)move your current linkss directory, and try to reinstall the hack, without touching the (new) linkss directory until you're sure everything's working.

[geekmaster]

Originally Posted by NiLuJe

... (Re)move your current linkss directory, and try to reinstall the hack ...

@sleeplessdave: Because you do not wish to reload all of your screensaver images, either choose the move option suggested by NiLuJe, or you should first move your screensaver images to a safe location outside the linkss directory, before removing linkss.

@NiLuJe: So far, I mostly use my Kindle 3's. I did not notice the missing linkss directory on my DX or DXG. I think it may be easier to notice these differences when you are one of the persons responsible for them.

[sleeplessdave]

Ok it seems like the easiest thing is the one that takes the longest, so I have reset the Kindle to the factory default. Essentially it's now a new Kindle DX graphite. Before trying to transfer anything or do anything else, since it's wiped totally clear of all hacks, which should I use in what order? I know moving the documents is just a matter of dropping them in the new documents folder, but when the hacks work, where should the screensaver folder go now? Basically, I submit to the wisdom of the Kindle hacking gurus and want kind of a list of what to do in order so what I may get back to the business of creating absurd amounts of screensavers and thanking to the high heavens my good friends on this board for not treating me like a maniac for doing that. Thank you all so much!

[geekmaster]

Actually, as I understand it, factory reset does NOT remove all traces of hacks. NiLuJe can probably point you to a link where this was discussed...

There might be a little additional manual cleanup required before or after you do a factory reset. I would wait for additional advice from NiLuJe first...

[sleeplessdave]

Oh wow, never would have thought of that, good call. Ok, the Kindle is factory reset with no content transfer as of yet. I wait upon your wisdom!

[geekmaster]

NiLuJe made some useful comments about restoring to stock firmware in this currently active thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=158849

[sleeplessdave]

Huh well I'm not sure what versions of the hacks I did have on there and now that I've restored it's kind of impossible to tell. I guess I'll just try the new versions and see if it works or not.

[sleeplessdave]

IT WORKED!!! I just went ahead and reinstalled the new hacks and we're good to go now! THANK you all for your help and patience!

[Spotsmom]

Off the MobileReads website, I downloaded the correct .bin file for the DXG. I also downloaded a "linkjail" folder as instructed by them (from their src folder). I put both of these on the DX. Then I unplugged, went to Upgrade My Kindle, it went through all its stuff, and opened the Home page. I turned it off, then on and the original screensavers are still there.

I connected to the computer again and couldn't find any folder where those horrible original screensavers are!

After updating, the following folders are on the DXG:

.active-content-data
audible
documents
music
linkjail
screen_saver (which I created with 2 screensavers in it)

I know that on my K3 the hack worked great and I could access a screensaver file that had all that junk in it to delete.

What am I doing wrong here? Thanks!