Kindle 3.1 software for Kindle 2, 2i, & DX (under construction) - Page 26

reprep · 09-21-2011, 02:30 PM

I returned back to 2.5.8 (i had to do this anyway to reload the new active contents i bought) and again encountered the reboot bug. I then entered the recovery menu again and succeeded to turn back to home screen. I then upgraded to 3.2.1 and this time i only applied launchpad hack and then this hack. Voila, all my active content worked again.

I really want to thank to both yifanlu and you for making this possible.

I will upload a launchpad script for noobs like me. Just unrar this file to the launchpad folder and then press shift Menu in the home screen after you copied the contents of the zip file TJW provided to the root folder. This doesn't include the install parameter, when you reboot everything will return to the normal.

max99 · 09-22-2011, 06:41 AM

excellent work from TJW

what would it take to now trick the amazon servers into thinking our 3.2.1 DXG's are in fact 2.5.8s...so we can continue to buy and download new/archived active content?

would this simply be another patch or more involved?

reprep · 09-27-2011, 11:28 AM

I just wonder why more people don't test the new hack to enable active content and report back here.

Is it just me who plays a game or two after some reading on the kindle?

Jenni101 · 09-29-2011, 08:28 PM

Can someone re-explain how you jailbreak and install Kindle 3 firmware on a Kindle 2i in very simple language that a dummy like me can follow step by step? I have a Kindle 3g too if that would help!

lgvenable · 10-02-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max99

ever had any issues with registration, everything worked as before. can you explain what you mean exactly?

I was in Atlanta at Hartsfield Airport, and tried to access a sample of an ebook I was thinking of buying. My Kindle DX is at 3.2.1, and it gives the message "in order to purchase from the Kindle store you must first register your kindle to your amazon.com user account. Please go to settings to register"
Thing is I registered it and it shows registered, but that was under firmware 2.5.8; do I jus need to de-register and re-register; or does someone have an edit on an OS file we can use to make a 2.5.8 registered kindle think its registered, even though its at 3.2.1.

I'd hate to give up the ability to buy via browser and whispernet. I really like 3.2.1; its perhaps a little slower on the initial bootup; but after that no issue.

yifanlu · 10-02-2011, 03:29 PM

If it asks you to register. Just register. I don't see the problem here.

lgvenable · 10-02-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yifanlu

If it asks you to register. Just register. I don't see the problem here.

well i was already registered under 2.5.8, so I'll deregister and re-register; as it's hacked now I always like to ask prior to acting o make sure nothing bad happens

DickeFix · 10-02-2011, 09:00 PM

I want to emphasize max99:s smart solution to the problems with slow startup and large battery drain in sleep mode with 3G. These problems are circumvented if the Kindle is shut down completely by holding the power button in off position for five seconds. This simple solution seems also to improve the stability and speed of the browser on my Kindle DXG with 3.1 firmware.

Mech0z · 10-03-2011, 05:10 PM

Iam trying to get this working, I downloaded the jailbreak http://yifan.lu/p/kindle-jailbreak and put the update_jailbreak_0.5.1_dxg_install.bin on my Kindle DX Graphite and ran "Update", but it just fails to update, its running v.2.5.8

Am I donig something wrong, and I do I need to do that to install http://yifan.lu/p/kindleupdater ?

zhuqiang · 10-06-2011, 01:43 PM

Thanks a lot. I own a kindle 2 international and kindle dx us. I will try it.

timofonic · 10-08-2011, 06:03 PM

I was interested in this, but my DXG got briked before trying it...

If you or someone is able to help me, please check the following forum thread please...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=152837

MickeyMark · 10-08-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timofonic

I was interested in this, but my DXG got briked before trying it...
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=152837

Hmmmm, I'm going to receive my new (used) DXG on Monday. I'm also interested in loading this hack.

Please keep us updated. Good luck!

stranger_st · 10-19-2011, 02:34 AM

Dear Kindle DX graphite US version Users. Could you please share rootfs dump file. I have bricked my kindle and can't restore. I have only last chance to restore from dump image (Kernel 2.5.8).
Image can be taken from Kindle DXG through Usb Network connection.
Script to run:
============================================
/etc/init.d/powerd stop
dd if=/dev/mmcblk0p1 of=/mnt/us/rootfsbackup.bin bs=1024
tar -cf /mnt/us/rootfsbackup.tar /mnt/us/rootfs.bin
/etc/init.d/powerd start
============================================
I think it will appear, after you connect Kindle as usb device, in the storage.
If I am wrong in some place please support with advice.
Please help. Thank you in advance.

mdovell · 10-24-2011, 08:40 AM

Has anyone updated theirs to 3.3? If so did it work?

driph · 10-24-2011, 10:44 PM

Thank you for the effort you've put in this, yifanlu! Installing the update now, everything appears to be going smoothly.

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09-29-2011, 08:28 PM	#379
Jenni101 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: kindle2, Kindle DX, Kindle3	I'm confused? Can someone re-explain how you jailbreak and install Kindle 3 firmware on a Kindle 2i in very simple language that a dummy like me can follow step by step? I have a Kindle 3g too if that would help!

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09-22-2011, 06:41 AM	#377
max99 Addict Posts: 201 Karma: 1300000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle DXG, PW	excellent work from TJW what would it take to now trick the amazon servers into thinking our 3.2.1 DXG's are in fact 2.5.8s...so we can continue to buy and download new/archived active content? would this simply be another patch or more involved?

09-27-2011, 11:28 AM	#378
reprep Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 6720 Join Date: May 2011 Device: amazon kindle DXG	I just wonder why more people don't test the new hack to enable active content and report back here. Is it just me who plays a game or two after some reading on the kindle?

10-02-2011, 03:29 PM	#381
yifanlu Kindle Dissector Posts: 662 Karma: 475607 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Amazon Kindle 3	If it asks you to register. Just register. I don't see the problem here.

10-02-2011, 09:00 PM	#383
DickeFix Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 4733 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle 3Wifi+3G and DX	I want to emphasize max99:s smart solution to the problems with slow startup and large battery drain in sleep mode with 3G. These problems are circumvented if the Kindle is shut down completely by holding the power button in off position for five seconds. This simple solution seems also to improve the stability and speed of the browser on my Kindle DXG with 3.1 firmware.

10-03-2011, 05:10 PM	#384
Mech0z Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	Iam trying to get this working, I downloaded the jailbreak http://yifan.lu/p/kindle-jailbreak and put the update_jailbreak_0.5.1_dxg_install.bin on my Kindle DX Graphite and ran "Update", but it just fails to update, its running v.2.5.8 Am I donig something wrong, and I do I need to do that to install http://yifan.lu/p/kindleupdater ?

10-06-2011, 01:43 PM	#385
zhuqiang Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: kindle 2, kindle dx	Thanks a lot. I own a kindle 2 international and kindle dx us. I will try it.

10-08-2011, 06:03 PM	#386
timofonic Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 18554 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Device: Onyx Boox M96+	I was interested in this, but my DXG got briked before trying it... If you or someone is able to help me, please check the following forum thread please... https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=152837

10-19-2011, 02:34 AM	#388
stranger_st Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: kindle dxg	Dear Kindle DX graphite US version Users. Could you please share rootfs dump file. I have bricked my kindle and can't restore. I have only last chance to restore from dump image (Kernel 2.5.8). Image can be taken from Kindle DXG through Usb Network connection. Script to run: ============================================ /etc/init.d/powerd stop dd if=/dev/mmcblk0p1 of=/mnt/us/rootfsbackup.bin bs=1024 tar -cf /mnt/us/rootfsbackup.tar /mnt/us/rootfs.bin /etc/init.d/powerd start ============================================ I think it will appear, after you connect Kindle as usb device, in the storage. If I am wrong in some place please support with advice. Please help. Thank you in advance.

10-24-2011, 08:40 AM	#389
mdovell Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 3168 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Has anyone updated theirs to 3.3? If so did it work?

10-24-2011, 10:44 PM	#390
driph Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Paperwhite	Thank you for the effort you've put in this, yifanlu! Installing the update now, everything appears to be going smoothly.

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