Factory reset with jailbreak survives?

markle · 04-10-2021, 11:44 PM

Device: Kpw4 (G000PP) running 5.13.5 firmware
Jailbreak method:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...&postcount=455
Hotfix installed:
Update_jailbreak_hotfix_1.16.N_install

Wanted to reset my kindle because getting to screensaver would takes about 5 seconds. It always closes the backlight first and then takes about 2 sec to get to the screensavers.

I wonder if some of the modifications I made caused it, so I want to give it a fresh start. But I've upgraded my software and I want to keep my jailbreak.

Some instructions given there:

Quote:

Originally Posted by coplate

If you know the version of the software you had the last time you installed the jailbreak/hotfix - and you are still on that version - then the jailbreak is still installed.

On paperwhite 5.7+ versions, you will not lose the jailbreak unless you do the reset followed by a software update. ( but reset does remove all the hotfix and SS and other hacks. )

You should be able to re-install the .bin version of the hotfix ( the nomax version from my snapshot thread ), and then continue installing all the other hacks you want to have.

The Key is stored in /etc which you cannot see over USB.

Q:
1.Following the instructions I've updated the hotfix after the software update, am I safe to factory reset my kindle?
2.If not, what should I do?

ilovejedd · 04-11-2021, 12:07 AM

@coplate is correct

Factory reset: deletes hotfix (needed so jailbreak can survive firmware updates)

Installing/updating firmware: deletes jailbreak

Just don't do those things one after another if you want your JB to survive.

Remember to install hotfix asap after factory reset and then you can install all your add-ons.

markle · 04-11-2021, 02:14 AM

THANK YOU!

I've reset my kindle and everything works great.
The jailbreak is still there.

dnmmx · 04-12-2021, 01:00 PM

Hi Markle,

can you give the steps which you followed for everyone's benefit.

Thanks.

markle · 01-15-2022, 12:17 AM

Sorry for such a late late reply.
Like @ilovejedd said, factory reset will remove all your hacks(including hotfix) but it will not remove the jailbreak. Software update will remove the jailbreak but with hotfix the jailbreak can survive.
So just Factory Reset and don’t update software(stay offline). And install hotfix right after you finished it.
That’s what I’ve done and the kindle and the jailbreak is alright.

dnmmx · 01-18-2022, 05:53 AM

Hi Markle,

Appreciate you taking time to reply this.
I hope someone will definitely be benefited with it.

Thanks.

04-12-2021, 01:00 PM	#4
dnmmx Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 50 Join Date: Mar 2020 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	Hi Markle, can you give the steps which you followed for everyone's benefit. Thanks. Last edited by dnmmx; 01-18-2022 at 05:54 AM.

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04-11-2021, 12:07 AM	#2
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,111 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	@coplate is correct Factory reset: deletes hotfix (needed so jailbreak can survive firmware updates) Installing/updating firmware: deletes jailbreak Just don't do those things one after another if you want your JB to survive. Remember to install hotfix asap after factory reset and then you can install all your add-ons.

04-11-2021, 02:14 AM	#3
markle Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2021 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	THANK YOU! I've reset my kindle and everything works great. The jailbreak is still there.

01-15-2022, 12:17 AM	#5
markle Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2021 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	Sorry for such a late late reply. Like @ilovejedd said, factory reset will remove all your hacks(including hotfix) but it will not remove the jailbreak. Software update will remove the jailbreak but with hotfix the jailbreak can survive. So just Factory Reset and don’t update software(stay offline). And install hotfix right after you finished it. That’s what I’ve done and the kindle and the jailbreak is alright.

01-18-2022, 05:53 AM	#6
dnmmx Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 50 Join Date: Mar 2020 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	Hi Markle, Appreciate you taking time to reply this. I hope someone will definitely be benefited with it. Thanks.

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