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« Reply #100 on: December 23, 2009, 02:10:29 PM » |
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I had the same thought and was going to post it but then my Internet hiccuped.  Be sure you're using the 2.3 hack if you're at version 2.3, available here: http://www.charles-reace.com/Kindle_Hacks/If you're not at 2.3, you can go to Amazon support and follow the steps there to download it manually. |
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« Reply #101 on: December 23, 2009, 04:02:19 PM » |
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Nope just got my kindle last Wednesday, camp pre installed with 2.3
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Ignorance is not bliss, Ignorance leads to hate which leads to violence which leads to bloodshed which leads to tears. Don't let ignorance happen...
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« Reply #102 on: December 23, 2009, 04:06:35 PM » |
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Nope just got my kindle last Wednesday, came pre installed with 2.3
Sorry to ask again, but you verified this in the settings? |
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« Reply #103 on: December 23, 2009, 04:38:31 PM » |
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yes i did
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« Reply #104 on: December 23, 2009, 04:57:40 PM » |
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OK, now is your K2 the previous US version, or the current international version?
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« Reply #105 on: December 23, 2009, 05:00:14 PM » |
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« Reply #106 on: December 23, 2009, 05:06:00 PM » |
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So you downloaded the proper file all_hacks_k2_i.zip
then dragged and dropped the file update_screensaverhack-install-k2i.bin from your Mac to the root (top) folder of your Kindle?
If you used the correct files, update your Kindle should be an option.
In the event it is not working properly, I would reset the Kindle (hold the slider switch to the right for 30-40 seconds), then try again.
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« Reply #107 on: December 23, 2009, 05:12:33 PM » |
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So you downloaded the proper file all_hacks_k2_i.zip...
Just in case: If you downloaded the Zip file, did you unzip it and copy the screensaver file from the unzipped folder? (I.e.: don't copy the zip file to your Kindle.) |
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« Reply #108 on: December 23, 2009, 08:26:32 PM » |
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YAY!!!!!! It worked! Thanks for all your help...Nog dog was right...I put the unzipped file in there...
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« Reply #109 on: December 23, 2009, 08:33:51 PM » |
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WAIT! wheres the screen saverfile? its not in my system folder!
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« Reply #110 on: December 23, 2009, 08:57:26 PM » |
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Please look at step three from the README file.... It should have created if for you, but in the event it did not, you can do it yourself... It is also possible that you are not seeing hidden files on your iMac, you may wish to check that before proceeding: Instructions for use: --------------------- 1) Plug your Kindle 2 Internation into your computer. 2) Copy "update_screensaverhack-install-k2i.bin" to the root of your Kindle 2. 3) Optional Steps:
3a) Change directories to the "system" folder.
3b) Create a new folder called "screen_saver"
3c) Place any 600x800 PNG image files into the system\screen_saver folder
that you just created.6) Unplug your Kindle 2. 7) Press the "Menu" button on your Kindle 2 and select "Settings."  At the Settings page press "Menu" again and select "Update Your Kindle." 9) When the "update" is done your Kindle 2 will reboot and you are done. If you choose not to do step 3, the system will create the system\screen_saver folder for you and place the default screen savers in it. You can then remove or replace these, or mix them with your own -- it's up to you. |
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« Reply #111 on: December 26, 2009, 06:10:05 PM » |
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I cant get this to work at all. When I try to update it gives me no indication that it is doing anything.
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« Reply #112 on: December 26, 2009, 10:34:21 PM » |
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I cant get this to work at all. When I try to update it gives me no indication that it is doing anything.
Is your Kindle running the latest firmware version of 2.3? Did you download the correct hack file for your device: K2 (Kindle 2 US), K2i (Kindle 2 Global/International), or DX (Kindle DX)? If you downloaded a Zip file, did you unzip it and copy the update_screensaverhack-install-<device>.bin to the root directory of your Kindle? If you answered "yes" to all of those, then maybe doing a Restart and then trying again would help. |
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« Reply #113 on: December 26, 2009, 10:50:40 PM » |
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Is your Kindle running the latest firmware version of 2.3?
Did you download the correct hack file for your device: K2 (Kindle 2 US), K2i (Kindle 2 Global/International), or DX (Kindle DX)?
If you downloaded a Zip file, did you unzip it and copy the update_screensaverhack-install-<device>.bin to the root directory of your Kindle?
If you answered "yes" to all of those, then maybe doing a Restart and then trying again would help.
That would be a yes yes and yes. i will try a restart and see what happens. |
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« Reply #114 on: December 26, 2009, 11:02:21 PM » |
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ok the restart did the trick
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« Reply #115 on: December 27, 2009, 04:20:37 AM » |
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ok the restart did the trick
Glad it worked. Wish I knew why it mattered; but in the world of computers and software, the old "Raytheon Reset" often seems to help. |
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« Reply #116 on: December 28, 2009, 09:19:41 PM » |
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I just wanted to give a big thanks to the very helpful posts on this thread, I successfully hacked my screensaver and added delicious pictures of Eric from TB and a couple of other favorites. You guys are amazing.
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« Reply #117 on: December 31, 2009, 01:48:15 AM » |
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I really appreciate all the instructions, but I have tried 2 times and can not get the Kindle to Update. When I go in to the menu, the Update Your Kindle is not an option. What am I doing wrong? I have reset the unit and still nothing. HELP!! Thanks, Linda  |
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« Reply #118 on: December 31, 2009, 03:10:57 AM » |
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Did you copy the zip file to your Kindle or did you copy the .bin file?
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« Reply #119 on: December 31, 2009, 05:18:34 AM » |
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Ok, here is the deal: I downloaded - ok. previously chose the font hack and a font file - installed - ok. now trying the screensaver. From the same file that I downloaded earlier - the zipped file for use with 2.3 chose the k2 install. did the restart. update occurred. my version now shows with the +UFH 0.3 + SSi 0.3 but I do not have a system folder.  What did I do wrong? And what do I do now? |
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« Reply #120 on: December 31, 2009, 06:20:42 AM » |
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I extracted the zip file and copied the K2 .bin file and then pasted it when I plugged the USB in the Kindle and put it in the kindle file. The system folder was not darkened like the others and when I double clicked, it had no screen-saver folder. Also my Kindle would not let me choose the Update option.
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« Reply #121 on: December 31, 2009, 07:34:54 AM » |
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Ok, here is the deal: I downloaded - ok. previously chose the font hack and a font file - installed - ok. now trying the screensaver. From the same file that I downloaded earlier - the zipped file for use with 2.3 chose the k2 install. did the restart. update occurred. my version now shows with the +UFH 0.3 + SSi 0.3 but I do not have a system folder. What did I do wrong? And what do I do now? On your computer, when you connect to the Kindle, you may need to modify the Kindle folder properties to "show hidden files". In Windoze 7, with the Kindle connected, at the Kindle navigation window, click the Organize -> Folder and Search Options menu option. In the "View" tab, select the "Show hidden files, folders and drives" radio button. Other version of Windoze will be essentially the same, though the exact menu option names may have been changed to make life difficult for us.  |
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« Reply #122 on: December 31, 2009, 07:37:11 AM » |
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I extracted the zip file and copied the K2 .bin file and then pasted it when I plugged the USB in the Kindle and put it in the kindle file. The system folder was not darkened like the others and when I double clicked, it had no screen-saver folder. Also my Kindle would not let me choose the Update option.
Did you copy the .bin file to the top-level of your Kindle ( not into the "system" folder)? (If you were not able to do an update, then the .bin file should still be wherever you copied it.) |
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« Reply #123 on: December 31, 2009, 09:06:09 AM » |
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Yes I did.
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« Reply #124 on: December 31, 2009, 09:41:06 AM » |
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Yes I did.
Is the .bin file still there when you connect the Kindle to the PC? To the best of my knowledge, if the .bin file is there then the "Update" option should be enabled. Outside of making sure you got the right version of the update file for your Kindle type (K2 US, K2 Global, or DX) and firmware version (2.3?), the only other suggestion would be to do a restart of the Kindle, make sure the .bin file is there in the Kindle's root directory, and then see if the update option is now available. If none of that helps, either there is some problem with the Kindle or some problem in our communication.  |
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