How to use the search bar ";xxx" commands to launch an app?

nasser · 09-09-2016, 10:06 AM

On my KT3 (G000KA, 5.8.0), I tried adding an entry to the file /usr/share/webkit-1.0/pillow/debug_cmds.json:
";kt" : "/mnt/us/extensions/kterm/bin/kterm.sh" (to launch kterm by entering ;kt into the search bar)
(also need to do a 'mntroot rw' first, followed by a 'mntroot ro' after editing the file)

Didn't work...

I suppose it couldn't be so easy!

Anybody know how to do it?

knc1 · 09-09-2016, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasser

On my KT3 (G000KA, 5.8.0), I tried adding an entry to the file /usr/share/webkit-1.0/pillow/debug_cmds.json:
";kt" : "/mnt/us/extensions/kterm/bin/kterm.sh" (to launch kterm by entering ;kt into the search bar)
(also need to do a 'mntroot rw' first, followed by a 'mntroot ro' after editing the file)

Didn't work...

I suppose it couldn't be so easy!

Anybody know how to do it?

did you re-boot the kindle after changing the file?
(On the chance that it is cached somewhere.)

eschwartz · 09-09-2016, 10:12 AM

It actually is that easy, but...

You need to restart the framework before it will pick up the changes.

EDIT: ninjaed...
Oh well, at least I can confirm that is the answer.

knc1 · 09-09-2016, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

It actually is that easy, but...

You need to restart the framework before it will pick up the changes.

EDIT: ninjaed...
Oh well, at least I can confirm that is the answer.

Thanks.

I recall you suggested that we install a custom search bar command (for something that I don't recall - ??MrPI??).
So I was pretty sure that it should work.

eschwartz · 09-09-2016, 10:32 AM

;log mrpi

Actually, that overwrote script used in the default command. Inspired the by complete absence of a working KUAL booklet on the newest devices.

...

But several people have written about adding custom searchbar commands, and it is even specifically called out as working in the Wiki documentation: Kindle_Touch_Hacking#Search_Bar_Shortcuts

Me, I happen to use several custom commands, so I know how it works.

...

Protip: when in doubt, restart the framework, it (caching) is usually the answer.

eschwartz · 09-09-2016, 10:36 AM

Oh, by the way knc1, what's with the new avatar?

knc1 · 09-09-2016, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Oh, by the way knc1, what's with the new avatar?

I was just getting tired of the old one.

This one I made for one of my web-sites, a site I was taking down earlier this week (the one that was the source of the 503 errors).

It is a digital copy of "His Master's Voice" - - minus the dog.

nasser · 09-09-2016, 12:23 PM

Worked after a restart. Thanks, knc1 and eschwartz!
Thanks too for the pointer to the wiki entry.
The wiki entry does not mention that a restart is required, so wouldn't have helped me if I'd found it first!

knc1 · 09-09-2016, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasser

Worked after a restart. Thanks, knc1 and eschwartz!
Thanks too for the pointer to the wiki entry.
The wiki entry does not mention that a restart is required, so wouldn't have helped me if I'd found it first!

Congratulations on #300.

nasser · 09-09-2016, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Congratulations on #300.

Thank you, knc1!

As you can see, I joined MR back in 2010. Been more of a lurker than a poster!

eschwartz · 09-09-2016, 01:58 PM

I was just pointing out that it is definitely supposed to work.

As for the Wiki, once I noticed it I also recognized it needed a tweak -- which I have now done.

nasser · 09-10-2016, 10:38 AM

Oops!
It only worked on PW1 (B024, 5.3.6)
It doesn't work on KT3 (G000, 5.8.0 factory)... even after a restart
Strangely, ;711(and maybe the others too) still works on the same KT3

Can't figure this out...

nasser · 09-10-2016, 10:51 AM

Doesn't work on PW3 either (G090, 5.7.4 factory)
Here too, ;711 still works.

knc1 · 09-10-2016, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasser

Doesn't work on PW3 either (G090, 5.7.4 factory)
Here too, ;711 still works.

Two more serial number characters please.
There are 8 different models that start with those first four:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers

nasser · 09-10-2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Two more serial number characters please.
There are 8 different models that start with those first four:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kindle_Serial_Numbers

Works on PW1 (B02416)

Doesn't work on PW3 (G090G1) and KT3 (G000KA)

09-09-2016, 10:06 AM	#1
nasser Evangelist Posts: 475 Karma: 445678 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Too many..	How to use the search bar ";xxx" commands to launch an app? On my KT3 (G000KA, 5.8.0), I tried adding an entry to the file /usr/share/webkit-1.0/pillow/debug_cmds.json: ";kt" : "/mnt/us/extensions/kterm/bin/kterm.sh" (to launch kterm by entering ;kt into the search bar) (also need to do a 'mntroot rw' first, followed by a 'mntroot ro' after editing the file) Didn't work... I suppose it couldn't be so easy! Anybody know how to do it?

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09-09-2016, 10:12 AM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	It actually is that easy, but... You need to restart the framework before it will pick up the changes. EDIT: ninjaed... Oh well, at least I can confirm that is the answer.

09-09-2016, 10:32 AM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	;log mrpi Actually, that overwrote script used in the default command. Inspired the by complete absence of a working KUAL booklet on the newest devices. ... But several people have written about adding custom searchbar commands, and it is even specifically called out as working in the Wiki documentation: Kindle_Touch_Hacking#Search_Bar_Shortcuts Me, I happen to use several custom commands, so I know how it works. ... Protip: when in doubt, restart the framework, it (caching) is usually the answer.

09-09-2016, 10:36 AM	#6
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Oh, by the way knc1, what's with the new avatar?

09-09-2016, 12:23 PM	#8
nasser Evangelist Posts: 475 Karma: 445678 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Too many..	Worked after a restart. Thanks, knc1 and eschwartz! Thanks too for the pointer to the wiki entry. The wiki entry does not mention that a restart is required, so wouldn't have helped me if I'd found it first!

09-09-2016, 01:58 PM	#11
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I was just pointing out that it is definitely supposed to work. As for the Wiki, once I noticed it I also recognized it needed a tweak -- which I have now done.

09-10-2016, 10:38 AM	#12
nasser Evangelist Posts: 475 Karma: 445678 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Too many..	Oops! It only worked on PW1 (B024, 5.3.6) It doesn't work on KT3 (G000, 5.8.0 factory)... even after a restart Strangely, ;711(and maybe the others too) still works on the same KT3 Can't figure this out...

09-10-2016, 10:51 AM	#13
nasser Evangelist Posts: 475 Karma: 445678 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Too many..	Doesn't work on PW3 either (G090, 5.7.4 factory) Here too, ;711 still works.

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