SSH to Kindle

Zorz · 12-27-2009, 05:07 PM

I am having trouble understanding how to ssh into my new Kindle 2. Could somebody either teach me or link me to a source. I am running Ubuntu as my OS, if that helps. I have a 2.3 version Kindle 2.

desertgrandma · 12-27-2009, 05:20 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, LlamaZorz.

Hopefully, someone will step in soon and help.

Zorz · 12-27-2009, 09:37 PM

I can ssh into the kindle, but I am them question for a password, which I do not have.

Im just interested in turning off its wireless and gps capabilities.

daffy4u · 12-27-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LlamaZorz

I can ssh into the kindle, but I am them question for a password, which I do not have.

Im just interested in turning off its wireless and gps capabilities.

Just keep the wireless turned off. Your Kindle will have sorting problems (most recent) because the clock will lose time if it isn't able to connect to Whispernet, so be prepared.

Zorz · 12-27-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Just keep the wireless turned off. Your Kindle will have sorting problems (most recent) because the clock will lose time if it isn't able to connect to Whispernet, so be prepared.

Does that really stop it from connecting to amazon? I mean it could say its off, but how do we really know if its not randomly connecting to phone home and return logs and stuff. Its not really out of the question to assume such.

At least If I strip out its wireless modules, it has no chance or I put it in a Faraday cage.

Time is not something I worry about, I didnt even know the device had a clock till you mentioned it.

daffy4u · 12-27-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LlamaZorz

Does that really stop it from connecting to amazon? I mean it could say its off, but how do we really know if its not randomly connecting to phone home and return logs and stuff. Its not really out of the question to assume such.

I don't see why it would be connecting when it's supposed to be turned off. It's just an ebook reader with books on it. If I were concerned about people knowing what I'm up to, I would be more concerned about cell phones and computers with internet connections over an ebook reader.

Zorz · 12-27-2009, 10:32 PM

Im still interested in how to access the device. As I said, I can ssh into it but need the password and dont really know how to get it, so I am asking.

daffy4u · 12-27-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LlamaZorz

Im still interested in how to access the device. As I said, I can ssh into it but need the password and dont really know how to get it, so I am asking.

Well hopefully someone who can help you will come along. Since it's a holiday weekend, it may not be until tomorrow.

Zorz · 12-28-2009, 11:28 PM

I know many people here, do this, why wont anybody help?

daffy4u · 12-29-2009, 12:11 AM

People may still be on their holiday vacations.

Gearhead · 12-30-2009, 11:00 AM

The is no password, to login, just hit return.

Zorz · 12-30-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead

The is no password, to login, just hit return.

I have tried, it just comes back and asks me for a password.

Gearhead · 12-30-2009, 05:10 PM

If you're using the USB networking hack available on this forum, you should be logging in as root with no password. I should mention that I'm still on the original DX firmware, maybe the hack files have changed since I've used them.

Zorz · 12-31-2009, 05:39 PM

I have applied no hack, just ssh'ing into it as root. How can you apply the hack without access? Thanks for responding btw.

jyavenard · 01-01-2010, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead

If you're using the USB networking hack available on this forum, you should be logging in as root with no password. I should mention that I'm still on the original DX firmware, maybe the hack files have changed since I've used them.

The files have changed ; but the method to ssh in hasn't. No password is required.

The OP needs to install the usbNetwork hack first. there's no need for ssh or telnet access to install a hack

12-27-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
Zorz Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 36 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2i	SSH to Kindle I am having trouble understanding how to ssh into my new Kindle 2. Could somebody either teach me or link me to a source. I am running Ubuntu as my OS, if that helps. I have a 2.3 version Kindle 2.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, LlamaZorz. Hopefully, someone will step in soon and help.

12-27-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
Zorz Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 36 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2i	I can ssh into the kindle, but I am them question for a password, which I do not have. Im just interested in turning off its wireless and gps capabilities.

12-27-2009, 10:32 PM	#7
Zorz Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 36 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2i	Im still interested in how to access the device. As I said, I can ssh into it but need the password and dont really know how to get it, so I am asking.

12-28-2009, 11:28 PM	#9
Zorz Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 36 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2i	I know many people here, do this, why wont anybody help?

12-29-2009, 12:11 AM	#10
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	People may still be on their holiday vacations.

12-30-2009, 11:00 AM	#11
Gearhead Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 45 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle DX, PRS505	The is no password, to login, just hit return.

12-30-2009, 05:10 PM	#13
Gearhead Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 45 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle DX, PRS505	If you're using the USB networking hack available on this forum, you should be logging in as root with no password. I should mention that I'm still on the original DX firmware, maybe the hack files have changed since I've used them.

12-31-2009, 05:39 PM	#14
Zorz Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 36 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2i	I have applied no hack, just ssh'ing into it as root. How can you apply the hack without access? Thanks for responding btw.

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