Kindle Touch/PW1/PW2 5.0.x - 5.4.4.2 JailBreak. Plus FW 5.x USBNetwork. - Page 178

rob00 · 10-19-2017, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Hi. The thing about jailbreaks are they are not meant for newbies. I admire all your questions before asking.
To me: they are perfectly simple.
Read all the steps including spoilers. Now do exactly what the instructions say in order. Make sure you have everything you need before starting.
Read all of step and then do step 1.
Read all of step 2 and then do step 2.
Repeat until all steps are done.
Then you may do the optional steps that follow.
There now you are good to go.
Alternatively: if you do not understand the steps, enjoy your stock kindle.

I hope this helps.

Thanks. I love learning new things. Everything worked out, so now I have a jailbroken Kindle Touch with FW 5.3.7.3. Definitely better than the stock!

booklover6 · 10-20-2017, 07:44 AM

rob00, glad you got it figured out. Wasn't too hard, was it? I remember years ago, it was much harder to jailbreak the Kindle Touch. Just this week, I was going to trade mine in, so I factory reset it, which removed all the good stuff. Changed my mind and checked the directions in the first post. I was quickly able to re-JB, reinstall my screen savers, and add my preferred font, with no sweat at all! It was so easy this time around.

RST · 10-22-2017, 07:27 AM

Hello guys I am a bit confused. I have a Paperwhite (B024) the firmware that I have is 5.3.3 I already successfully made a jailbrake but I want to make a firmware upgrade. As I can see here https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=201064850 the latest version for 5th generation is 5.6.1.1 may I apply this update? and if it is not possible which is the latest firmware that I can apply without any problems and where I can download it. Thank you very much for any help.

knc1 · 10-22-2017, 08:44 AM

If you used this jail break, then the update to 5.6.1.1 will 'just work'.
If it has been too long to be certain, install:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...68&postcount=4
It does no harm to install it, even if it is already installed (as it should be).

This jail break is "viral" it will self-reinstall when the Kindle re-boots after the update.

REALLY BIG NOTE:
I mean that quite literally, the jail break, and nothing else is 'bridged' across Amazon updates. You (not just you, anyone) have to re-install everything else.
Your first choice for current packages is always:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=225030

ajaxor · 10-22-2017, 10:39 PM

I was able to successfully jailbreak my Kindle Touch Basic with Bluetooth, it was previously running 5.8.10 and post installing the firmware reverted to 5.8.0
I was able to install KUAL and kterm and skipstone, thank you all for helping, love you guys.https://imgur.com/gallery/RoBIp

RST · 10-23-2017, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

If you used this jail break, then the update to 5.6.1.1 will 'just work'.
If it has been too long to be certain, install:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...68&postcount=4
It does no harm to install it, even if it is already installed (as it should be).

This jail break is "viral" it will self-reinstall when the Kindle re-boots after the update.

REALLY BIG NOTE:
I mean that quite literally, the jail break, and nothing else is 'bridged' across Amazon updates. You (not just you, anyone) have to re-install everything else.
Your first choice for current packages is always:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=225030

Thank you very much. I just upgraded my PW to 5.6.6.1 which is the last available version for 5th generation. Also I installed KUAL so for now I can install all extensions.
Thank you very much for your fantastic job!

knc1 · 10-23-2017, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajaxor

I was able to successfully jailbreak my Kindle Touch Basic with Bluetooth, it was previously running 5.8.10 and post installing the firmware reverted to 5.8.0
I was able to install KUAL and kterm and skipstone, thank you all for helping, love you guys.https://imgur.com/gallery/RoBIp

The KT3 is a well known exception.

It will not be documented as an exception until we have the newest BT capable Kindle in our hands.
I.E: No sense in writing up two nearly identical procedures, when there are less than 10 days to wait.

Plus: Anyone that has been following this subject here (including, unfortunately, Amazon/Lab126) already knows how to do it.

It is very likely much too late in the distribution process to do anything about the (millions?) of KOA2 devices headed for consumer hands, but the principle remains: until distribution reaches the consumer, something might be done to block our access.

makara · 11-02-2017, 10:37 AM

I have KPW2, firmware 5.8.7, JB. I want to update the firmware to the latest with saving JB. I downloaded and unpacked the hotfix from the forum header "Update_jailbreak_hotfix_1.14.N_install.bin". Kindle does not recognize the update and deletes it. I thought the folder "update.bin.tmp.partial" was to blame, deleted, did not help.

hius07 · 11-02-2017, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makara

I have KPW2, firmware 5.8.7, JB. I want to update the firmware to the latest with saving JB. I downloaded and unpacked the hotfix from the forum header "Update_jailbreak_hotfix_1.14.N_install.bin". Kindle does not recognize the update and deletes it. I thought the folder "update.bin.tmp.partial" was to blame, deleted, did not help.

apply this hotfix
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...68#post3562968

knc1 · 11-02-2017, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makara

I have KPW2, firmware 5.8.7, JB. I want to update the firmware to the latest with saving JB. I downloaded and unpacked the hotfix from the forum header "Update_jailbreak_hotfix_1.14.N_install.bin". Kindle does not recognize the update and deletes it. I thought the folder "update.bin.tmp.partial" was to blame, deleted, did not help.

So put it back already, that is not the problem (it only interferes with the OTA download process).

Did you use MrPI to install the hotfix package?
If not, try that.

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X91w · 11-03-2017, 02:17 PM

Is there a jailbreak for A PW1 with 5.6.1.1 ?

shamanNS · 11-03-2017, 03:53 PM

You can downgrade it to firmware 5.4.4.2 , jailbreak that older firmware and then update back to 5.6.1.1.

To downgrade see this instructions: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=12

p.s. PW1 is the only Kindle device on firmware 5.6.x you can downgrade via that "don't unplug USB" trick.

X91w · 11-03-2017, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamanNS

You can downgrade it to firmware 5.4.4.2 , jailbreak that older firmware and then update back to 5.6.1.1.

To downgrade see this instructions: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=12

p.s. PW1 is the only Kindle device on firmware 5.6.x you can downgrade via that "don't unplug USB" trick.

The links for firmware only show PW2 and above. Do I use PW2 firmware?

shamanNS · 11-03-2017, 07:39 PM

You don't use firmware links from that thread. You'll need to download firmware for your device. Those files are "model locked" (= you can't use/install PW2 files on PW1). The only thing you need is info contained in that single post (that was the reason I linked to single post and not entire thread or its firs post).

The info is what should your do:

1) connect Kindle to your PC
2) copy correct bin file for YOUR Kindle
3) DON"T disconnect your Kindle
4) force Kindle restart by holding the power button for X second (amount of time needed to trigger a restart instead of "sleep mode"

You need to find and download firmware update to 5.4.4.2. You should probably first try to search MobileRead for thread containing list of firmware update files grouped by models.

This link is from Amazon's servers and should be the one you need: https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...le_5.4.4.2.bin

BUT double check that if you can... because I no longer have previously downloaded bin file (I have but no longer use my old PW1, which also was never updated to that firmware, its on firmware 5.4.4 (without .2) so can't compare MD5 checksum to be 200% certain that link above is the correct one.

knc1 · 11-03-2017, 07:58 PM

go to this page:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=201064850

Scroll down, copy the link to the current update, which gives you:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...le_5.6.1.1.bin

Now change the version number in that URL, which gives you:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...le_5.4.4.2.bin

Click the link you just created.

10-22-2017, 08:44 AM	#2659
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	If you used this jail break, then the update to 5.6.1.1 will 'just work'. If it has been too long to be certain, install: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...68&postcount=4 It does no harm to install it, even if it is already installed (as it should be). This jail break is "viral" it will self-reinstall when the Kindle re-boots after the update. REALLY BIG NOTE: I mean that quite literally, the jail break, and nothing else is 'bridged' across Amazon updates. You (not just you, anyone) have to re-install everything else. Your first choice for current packages is always: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=225030 Last edited by knc1; 10-22-2017 at 08:49 AM.

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RST Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: Kindle PW (B024)	Hello guys I am a bit confused. I have a Paperwhite (B024) the firmware that I have is 5.3.3 I already successfully made a jailbrake but I want to make a firmware upgrade. As I can see here https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=201064850 the latest version for 5th generation is 5.6.1.1 may I apply this update? and if it is not possible which is the latest firmware that I can apply without any problems and where I can download it. Thank you very much for any help.

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shamanNS Guru Posts: 886 Karma: 10113994 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Serbia Device: Kindle PW5 [bricked], Kindle PW1	You can downgrade it to firmware 5.4.4.2 , jailbreak that older firmware and then update back to 5.6.1.1. To downgrade see this instructions: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=12 p.s. PW1 is the only Kindle device on firmware 5.6.x you can downgrade via that "don't unplug USB" trick.

11-03-2017, 07:39 PM	#2669
shamanNS Guru Posts: 886 Karma: 10113994 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Serbia Device: Kindle PW5 [bricked], Kindle PW1	You don't use firmware links from that thread. You'll need to download firmware for your device. Those files are "model locked" (= you can't use/install PW2 files on PW1). The only thing you need is info contained in that single post (that was the reason I linked to single post and not entire thread or its firs post). The info is what should your do: 1) connect Kindle to your PC 2) copy correct bin file for YOUR Kindle 3) DON"T disconnect your Kindle 4) force Kindle restart by holding the power button for X second (amount of time needed to trigger a restart instead of "sleep mode" You need to find and download firmware update to 5.4.4.2. You should probably first try to search MobileRead for thread containing list of firmware update files grouped by models. This link is from Amazon's servers and should be the one you need: https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...le_5.4.4.2.bin BUT double check that if you can... because I no longer have previously downloaded bin file (I have but no longer use my old PW1, which also was never updated to that firmware, its on firmware 5.4.4 (without .2) so can't compare MD5 checksum to be 200% certain that link above is the correct one.

11-03-2017, 07:58 PM	#2670
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	go to this page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...deId=201064850 Scroll down, copy the link to the current update, which gives you: https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...le_5.6.1.1.bin Now change the version number in that URL, which gives you: https://s3.amazonaws.com/G7G_Firmwar...le_5.4.4.2.bin Click the link you just created.

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