06-01-2012, 08:56 AM | #181 |
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NOWHERE is written, to put it in root ..., just
1. Plug your Kindle to your computer 2. Copy update_jbpatch-*.install.bin directly onto the Kindle device (i.e., not into any sub-directory) 3. Copy the entire directory named "opt" directly to your device. This directory (more specifically, the "jbpatch" subdirectory) contains and controls the patches that are actually active on your device. Consult opt/jbpatch/CONFIG.TXT for more information about how patches are applied. 4. Restart your Kindle using Menu > Settings, Menu > Update. 5. If you do not see all the expected results directly after the installation, reboot your Kindle once more. Pls, how to make it more clear? Just read and do what is written in the instructions. |
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Thanks, diba.
Yes, if you read 2. and 3. in context, it should be clear that "directly on the device" means the USB root. In other words: If you managed to perform 2. correctly, then why not 3.? Plus, this is of course meant to also be installable by the average end user, who isnt't able to copy files onto the real root fs. For the geeks: Note that I'm always speaking of "opt", never "/opt". If I actually meant /opt, I would have written so. |
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There are two machines involved in the instructions. Starting with #1 : Plug your Kindle to your computer Presumes "USB storage" mode. Some people might have "USB net - AUTO" installed. Since the apparent "root" of the USB storage mode and the actual "root" of the Kindle's filesystem are not the same... The clearity of the directions begins to de-grade at that point unless you are an expert in Kindle/Linux. |
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06-01-2012, 09:24 AM | #184 |
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A "non-technically experienced user" would never-ever have "USB net - AUTO" installed or enabled. He would even not be aware of other options than the USB-storage mode.
Knowing ixtabs hacks since the beginning as well as a lot of other hacks from others, if it is/was necessary to put files anywhere but the "USB-storage-root" it always was clearly indicated. |
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But what "average end user" can spot the difference between "opt" and "/opt" ? Keep in mind, the "average end user" here is probably only familar with a multi-root OS that labels the roots with C:, D:, etc. It might be possible to convince me that those directions are as clear as they could possibly be, but at this point in the conversation I still think they could be improved. |
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06-01-2012, 09:49 AM | #187 | |
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1. Plug your Kindle to your computer 2. Copy update_jbpatch-*.install.bin AND the entire directory named "opt" directly onto the Kindle device. 3. Restart your Kindle using Menu > Settings, Menu > Update. 4. If you do not see all the expected results directly after the installation, reboot your Kindle once more. The "opt" directory (more specifically, the "jbpatch" subdirectory) contains and controls the patches that are actually active on your device. Consult opt/jbpatch/CONFIG.TXT for more information about how patches are applied. That would have been just good for me. The extra step made me to mount the root partition r/w and copy those files on Kindle's /opt partition... |
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06-01-2012, 11:44 AM | #189 |
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OK, probably even more clear. Especially for the ones knowing that there is a "opt" folder deeper in the system.
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I'll check this version in, but I don't know when a new release of the actual framework will be available. |
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You are free to suggest improvements. Instead, all you do is split hairs in a way which is even internally inconsistent, and then say "it's bad, and it's even getting worse afterwards". That is the exact opposite of the constructive criticism which I gladly take into account. End of rant. Last edited by ixtab; 06-01-2012 at 02:39 PM. Reason: typo |
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For the MP3 player, it's probably a tad more difficult, because it's (seemingly) only accessible through the Java API, and not directly via LIPC (I may well be wrong though). Then again, tapping "Menu" -> "Launcher" -> "Browser", and tapping "Menu" -> "Experimental" -> "Browser" is exactly the same amount of clicks |
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06-01-2012, 12:31 PM | #193 | |
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lipc-set-prop -- com.lab126.mediaplayer control (0=exit 1=next 2=previous 3=pause 4=play) lipc-set-prop -- com.lab126.mediaplayer volume ( 0 to 15) sets volume Last edited by silver18; 06-01-2012 at 03:47 PM. |
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06-01-2012, 03:40 PM | #194 |
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ixtab, you are welcome. I would feel bad if after all you are doing for the community I mistreated you somehow... jbpatch kicks a serious amount of ass you deserve all the help I can offer.
I will implement a nice Launcher link to have the browser there. I like to have all the links there, it is faster than the Experimental menu... and also appears first on the list The mp3 player sucks big time, there are lots of room for improvement there. It can't be equalized or playlisted or anything... I will see if I can come up with something for it. Thanks a lot for your help guys, if I have some time I will investigate and come back with something. It would be lovely if we could port mpg123 with a frontend to the KT... |
06-01-2012, 03:49 PM | #195 |
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If you want quick Browser access, why not using "replacing the shop button" version? Works excellent and is done in a minute.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=178752 Last edited by diba; 06-01-2012 at 03:51 PM. |