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Old 08-23-2022, 02:49 AM   #1
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KOA, help enabling cover as screensaver
Hi!
I have a Kindle Oasis 10th generation running firmware 5.14.3.0.1, and it was always without "Special offers".

I don't have the option to show my book covers as screensaver.

On that firmware is not so easy to jailbreak it to install the "screensavers hack".

Do you know what can i check to have this option enabled?
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Old 08-23-2022, 04:05 AM   #2
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Same as me.

Check the advice from dedeca.

In short, downgrade to v5.14.2, connect to Wi-Fi for a few seconds until the "Display Cover" option comes back, then go offline and reinstall 5.14.3.2.

- I always reinstall JB hotfix after installing firmware.
- Backup /var/local/KWISClient.db, when it working.
- Decca suggestion: avoid rebooting the device when online.
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Old 09-02-2022, 09:13 AM   #3
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Can the /var/local/KWISClient.db file be edited to toggle this option on a JB kindle?
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Old 09-12-2022, 06:04 AM   #4
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Same as me.

Check the advice from dedeca.

In short, downgrade to v5.14.2, connect to Wi-Fi for a few seconds until the "Display Cover" option comes back, then go offline and reinstall 5.14.3.2.

- I always reinstall JB hotfix after installing firmware.
- Backup /var/local/KWISClient.db, when it working.
- Decca suggestion: avoid rebooting the device when online.
Thank you @tekkasit, unfortunately that is not applicable to my kindle:
- this kindle was never jailbroken
- that firmware version is not easily downgradable (it requires a serial console if I'm not mistaken)

I don't don't need jailbreaking this specific kindle, altough I can do it if it's needed (better without dismantling it)
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Old 09-12-2022, 12:56 PM   #5
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My Oasis 9th gen has the most recent FW and shows the book cover as the sleep screen. Completely unmodified.
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Hi!
I have a Kindle Oasis 10th generation running firmware 5.14.3.0.1, and it was always without "Special offers".

I don't have the option to show my book covers as screensaver.

On that firmware is not so easy to jailbreak it to install the "screensavers hack".

Do you know what can i check to have this option enabled?
Do you regularly connect to WiFi? Some features require connecting to Amazon server to get turned on. Side-loading the updates alone is not enough.

And (no doubt this is where you are looking) the option should be in Device Options.
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