PW Kindle Paperwhite – Update to 5.6.1.1 fails (reboots, no update)

[Sohaib]

Post:

I have a jailbroken Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation).

I initially downgraded the firmware from 5.6.1.1 to 5.3.3 to enable the jailbreak. After successfully jailbreaking on 5.3.3, I am now trying to update back to 5.6.1.1.

Issue:

When I place the official update file in the root directory, the “Update Your Kindle” option becomes enabled. However, after selecting it:

• The device restarts
• No update progress screen appears
• The Kindle boots normally
• The update file remains in storage (not deleted)

What I’ve tried so far:

• Updating directly from firmware 5.3.3
• Performing a factory reset, then retrying the update
• Using the long power button press method
• Installing the update via MR Package Installer (on both 5.3.3 and 5.6.1.1)

Additional notes:

• The device can still be jailbroken again after a reset
• MR Package Installer logs :

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[2012-10-01 @ 00:03:38 +0000] :: [MRPI r19303] - Beginning the processing of package 'update_kindle_5.3.3.bin' (kindle 5.3.3) . . .


Package 'update_kindle_5.3.3.bin' (kindle 5.3.3) is not an OTA package [Recovery V2], skipping . . .

Has anyone encountered this issue or knows what might be blocking the update?

[alllexx]

Sorry, I don't have a solution for you. I've actually done the same: downgraded to 5.3.3 from 5.6.1.1 to JB, but I haven't attempted to upgrade back to 5.6.1.1 afterwards. Out of curiosity, what's your reasoning behind upgrading?