Coward's Rescue Pack Addon

[dsmid]

I've got a new Paperwhite 2 and I can't wait to do nasty things to that poor device.
Therefore I made this addon that should make the Kindle as brick-proof as possible.

It is called Coward's Rescue Pack Addon and it should be installed after ixtab's Rescue Pack.

It's purpose is simple - whenever USB power connection is detected during boot, Kindle reboots in diags mode.
The probe is done as early as possible and does not require userstore.
The downside is you will get to diags if you forget yourself and reboot while the device is charging.


Credits to ixtab for his Rescue Pack.

EDIT: Should work on PW1 as well from version 2

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NOTE: If you're looking for something working on newer devices, try the one in NiLuJe's snapshots thread. -- NiLuJe

[GoSharks]

@dsmid-

Has this been tried / used on a PW1? (I know the title says PW2, but I'm thinking of becoming more adventurous with my PW1 and I am definitely a coward!! )

Thanks!

[dsmid]

Well, this version won't work on PW1 but with a simple change it could.
I will make a new version for you.

[GoSharks]

Originally Posted by dsmid

Well, this version won't work on PW1 but with a simple change it could.
I will make a new version for you.

Thank you!!

[dsmid]

I need help from some PW1 owner.

Could you find out what is the output of this command? :

kdb get system/driver/charger/SYS_CHARGING_FILE

[hfpop]

Here it is (fw 5.4.4):

/sys/devices/platform/aplite_charger.0/charging

[dsmid]

Thanks a lot hfpop, now I have got everything I need to make this hack work on PW1.

[hfpop]

You are welcome. Thank you for your work.

[dsmid]

Version 2 should now work on PW1 as well.
Can anyone test ?

[hfpop]

Originally Posted by dsmid

Version 2 should now work on PW1 as well.
Can anyone test ?

Yep. Confirmed. It works as it should on PW1 5.4.4. Thank you.

[GoSharks]

@dsmid-
Thanks!!.....please don't laugh at this next question - if one does accidentally boot into diags mode, what is the easiest way to get out of it?

[dsmid]

Originally Posted by GoSharks

if one does accidentally boot into diags mode, what is the easiest way to get out of it?

Good question !

1. Tap on "S) Device settings"
2. Tap on "X) Exit"
3. Tap on "D) Exit, Reboot or Disable diags"
4. Tap on "D) Disable diagnostics"
5. Tap on "Q) To continue"

Steps 1 and 2 are only needed for the first time, you can go directly to step 3 on the next diags session.

[GoSharks]

Thanks! I appreciate your time and help.

[dbomb1]

Can anyone help. I accidently installed Coward's Rescue Pack Addon on a Paperwhite 1 5.4.4.PW1. It booted into the diagnostic mode and froze the first time I restarted it. Is there anyway to way to uninstall the Rescue Pack?

[dsmid]

@dbomb1: Just install update_crpa_2_uninstall.bin to uninstall CRPA.
Don't uninstall the Rescue Pack, it doesn't cause any bad side effects and it can be very useful in case of emergency.
If you have problems leaving the diags mode, see this post: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...42#post2784842