K5 FW 5.x ScreenSavers Hack - Page 71

Geralt · 05-02-2014, 10:34 AM

I did it as you said, but it's still the same.
It gives me ****JAILBREAK**** sign, but after python, I get unsuccessful installation and 007 error.

Yesterday, I foolishly rested it to factory default by holding the power button for 30 sec.
After that all my books were gone, and I had to re-register the kindle.

Now on top of not being able to update the SS Hack, most of the books I send from Calibre, I can't open on kindle. It gives me that message that I should download from cloud. And all of the books that act that way have corrupted covers, meaning, the image that is cover image looks all jumbled up. Sometimes, after trying to open such a book, kindle keeps reseting on its own, until I delete the books from it.

I seriously messed this thing up =__=

eschwartz · 05-02-2014, 01:01 PM

You must've done something else as well, holding the power button just triggers a hard reboot, not a reset?

Geralt · 05-03-2014, 04:23 AM

Nope, I just held the power button for 30 sec. All my books were gone, but collections were still there.

NiLuJe · 05-03-2014, 11:28 AM

I concur with eschwartz, what you physically did and what happened doesn't track, which leads us to believe something else happened, or the device is simply fubar'ed (which itself would be a bit weird, if the device appeared to be working fine before that).

Geralt · 05-03-2014, 11:32 AM

Well I cant know what happened, but do you guys know what I can do to normalize it again?

NiLuJe · 05-03-2014, 11:36 AM

I'd go with a factory reset and a reinstall/update of a full official update, that should mostly get it back to factory status.

Depending on the current FW version (>= 5.4.2.1), you might have to look at the 'special' downgrading instructions. (They're in a thread somewhere, I should really keep the link handy, because it keeps popping up ;D).

EDIT: There: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=235413&page=2

Geralt · 05-03-2014, 11:43 AM

Thank you, Ill give that a go

Capt Ahab · 05-09-2014, 12:16 PM

First - thanks for all the work putting this together.

I am having a bit of trouble getting the book covers to display. Following the instructions and placing a blank "cover" file in the linksys directory is getting me the default kindle screensavers.

Without the "cover" file I am getting the "The ScreenSavers Hack has been successfully installed!" wallpaper.

Any idea how to fix this so I can get the book covers?

I am using windows 7. In order to get the blank "cover" file, I copied and renamed the "auto" file in the linksys directory.

NiLuJe · 05-09-2014, 04:02 PM

@Capt Ahab: Windows is probably being sneaky and appending a .txt in there.

I'd recommend using KUAL for that sort of thing anyway

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atleon · 05-14-2014, 07:12 AM

Hi guys. Do you know if this hack works with PW1 5.4.4.2 firmware? Thanks!

NiLuJe · 05-14-2014, 05:23 PM

@atleon: Most likely, yes.

atleon · 05-14-2014, 06:37 PM

I thought so. I can't make it work but I'm sure I'm not doing something well.

NiLuJe · 05-14-2014, 06:57 PM

@atleon: Then I'm going to need more details than a simple "not working" to guide you

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What did you do, what did you expect, what actually happens, that kind of thing

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atleon · 05-14-2014, 07:27 PM

Of course! In 5.4.4.2, I did a factory reset. Later jailbreak, mkk, python and screensavers. I handle SS from KUAL but don't get to make it work (none of the modes).

NiLuJe · 05-14-2014, 07:29 PM

@atleon: Does any of that 'looked' successful (from the 'update process' POV, at least)?

What do you actually see when the device is asleep, and is this a Waterstones or Special Offers device?

05-03-2014, 11:36 AM	#1056
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	I'd go with a factory reset and a reinstall/update of a full official update, that should mostly get it back to factory status. Depending on the current FW version (>= 5.4.2.1), you might have to look at the 'special' downgrading instructions. (They're in a thread somewhere, I should really keep the link handy, because it keeps popping up ;D). EDIT: There: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=235413&page=2 Last edited by NiLuJe; 05-03-2014 at 11:39 AM.

05-14-2014, 07:12 AM	#1060
atleon Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 60414 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Hi guys. Do you know if this hack works with PW1 5.4.4.2 firmware? Thanks! Last edited by atleon; 05-14-2014 at 03:30 PM.

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05-02-2014, 10:34 AM	#1051
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	I did it as you said, but it's still the same. It gives me **JAILBREAK** sign, but after python, I get unsuccessful installation and 007 error. Yesterday, I foolishly rested it to factory default by holding the power button for 30 sec. After that all my books were gone, and I had to re-register the kindle. Now on top of not being able to update the SS Hack, most of the books I send from Calibre, I can't open on kindle. It gives me that message that I should download from cloud. And all of the books that act that way have corrupted covers, meaning, the image that is cover image looks all jumbled up. Sometimes, after trying to open such a book, kindle keeps reseting on its own, until I delete the books from it. I seriously messed this thing up =__=

05-02-2014, 01:01 PM	#1052
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)	You must've done something else as well, holding the power button just triggers a hard reboot, not a reset?

05-03-2014, 04:23 AM	#1053
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	Nope, I just held the power button for 30 sec. All my books were gone, but collections were still there.

05-03-2014, 11:28 AM	#1054
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	I concur with eschwartz, what you physically did and what happened doesn't track, which leads us to believe something else happened, or the device is simply fubar'ed (which itself would be a bit weird, if the device appeared to be working fine before that).

05-03-2014, 11:32 AM	#1055
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	Well I cant know what happened, but do you guys know what I can do to normalize it again?

05-03-2014, 11:43 AM	#1057
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	Thank you, Ill give that a go

05-09-2014, 12:16 PM	#1058
Capt Ahab Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	First - thanks for all the work putting this together. I am having a bit of trouble getting the book covers to display. Following the instructions and placing a blank "cover" file in the linksys directory is getting me the default kindle screensavers. Without the "cover" file I am getting the "The ScreenSavers Hack has been successfully installed!" wallpaper. Any idea how to fix this so I can get the book covers? I am using windows 7. In order to get the blank "cover" file, I copied and renamed the "auto" file in the linksys directory.

05-09-2014, 04:02 PM	#1059
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@Capt Ahab: Windows is probably being sneaky and appending a .txt in there. I'd recommend using KUAL for that sort of thing anyway .

05-14-2014, 05:23 PM	#1061
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@atleon: Most likely, yes.

05-14-2014, 06:37 PM	#1062
atleon Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 60414 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I thought so. I can't make it work but I'm sure I'm not doing something well.

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05-14-2014, 06:57 PM	#1063
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@atleon: Then I'm going to need more details than a simple "not working" to guide you . What did you do, what did you expect, what actually happens, that kind of thing .

05-14-2014, 07:27 PM	#1064
atleon Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 60414 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Of course! In 5.4.4.2, I did a factory reset. Later jailbreak, mkk, python and screensavers. I handle SS from KUAL but don't get to make it work (none of the modes).

05-14-2014, 07:29 PM	#1065
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,478 Karma: 26012494 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@atleon: Does any of that 'looked' successful (from the 'update process' POV, at least)? What do you actually see when the device is asleep, and is this a Waterstones or Special Offers device?