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About an hour ago I was getting ready to change my fonts on my kindle DX. I put on the uninstall and updated the DX software, no problem. But I had the whispernet on. While I was looking at different fonts to see what I wanted next my DX updated to 2.3.4 (431108003) . I don't know what the difference is between the 2.3.3 and the 2.3.4 because I just now got it. But it did take the font hack on top of the 2.3.4 without problems.
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« Reply #151 on: February 25, 2010, 10:43:00 PM » |
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I tried a few times last night to update my K2i manually, but it just wouldn't take. But honestly I don't care that much about the update - I'm not interested in putting pdf files on it so it's no big deal to me at this point. So I gave that up & reinstalled the screensaver hack (which came on it - I bought it from a member here) and then installed the font hack, and am liking the Georgia2 font - I don't see a huge difference in darkness, just looks a bit nicer.
My point being....thanks for all the good info on this thread & the screensaver hack thread, y'all!
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« Reply #152 on: April 28, 2010, 04:06:13 PM » |
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Just tried to uninstall a Font hack, following the instructions. Went to update the kindle, I didn't see the screen flash or anything. My software version still says "Kindle 2.3 +UFH 0.2". Should the UFH 0.2 be disappearing when I do the uninstall? I just want to make sure my K2i updates like it should in May.
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« Reply #153 on: April 28, 2010, 04:50:09 PM » |
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Just tried to uninstall a Font hack, following the instructions. Went to update the kindle, I didn't see the screen flash or anything. My software version still says "Kindle 2.3 +UFH 0.2". Should the UFH 0.2 be disappearing when I do the uninstall? I just want to make sure my K2i updates like it should in May.
Sounds like it was not uninstalled. Make sure you (a) downloaded the font uninstall files for the 2.3 version ( font_uninstall_2.3.zip on my Kindle Hacks page), and (b) you used the .bin file with "k2 i" in the name (and delete any other .bin file in the root directory of the Kindle). Also, just because it sometimes gets confusing, after copying the file to the Kindle, be sure to do an "update" and not a "restart" (and especially not a "reset to factory settings"!). |
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« Reply #154 on: April 28, 2010, 05:53:24 PM » |
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I got it to work, played around a bit. It seems like i had to "clean up" the kindle root file, then place the uninstall.bin in the root folder, and retry the update. Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. After uninstalling the font hack, it reminded me how much better your fonts make my reading. Amazon better have improved their fonts quite a bit, or I'll be reinstalling yours. The only reason I uninstalled was in anticipation of the update coming.
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« Reply #155 on: April 28, 2010, 07:05:51 PM » |
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Update? What update!?!
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« Reply #156 on: April 28, 2010, 07:08:51 PM » |
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« Reply #157 on: April 28, 2010, 07:22:55 PM » |
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Awesome, thanks Heather!
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« Reply #158 on: April 28, 2010, 07:24:11 PM » |
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I got it to work, played around a bit. It seems like i had to "clean up" the kindle root file, then place the uninstall.bin in the root folder, and retry the update. Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. After uninstalling the font hack, it reminded me how much better your fonts make my reading. Amazon better have improved their fonts quite a bit, or I'll be reinstalling yours. The only reason I uninstalled was in anticipation of the update coming.
Glad you got it working. I'm looking forward to the new update features, with a bit of trepidation should I have to forgo my Georgia font. PS: The various hacks are not "mine" in that I did not author any; I just provided a central clearing house of sorts for many of them.  |
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« Reply #159 on: April 28, 2010, 08:21:16 PM » |
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I hope this update happens soon. I did the font/screensaver uninstall and Ralph Ellison is now staring at me again.  |
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« Reply #160 on: April 28, 2010, 08:46:22 PM » |
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I hope this update happens soon. I did the font/screensaver uninstall and Ralph Ellison is now staring at me again. The Amazon announcement says "late May", so you may be waiting a few weeks (or longer if it goes like the 2.3 update). |
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« Reply #161 on: April 28, 2010, 08:50:03 PM » |
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Some here have already received it so I might get lucky...
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« Reply #162 on: April 29, 2010, 12:50:52 PM » |
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I need help with the screensaver uninstall!  I downloaded the "update kindle 2 restore default screensavers" BIN file, but I can't open it and I don't know what to do. I see nothing on the page that explains how to remove the hack, only the link. Also, I had deleted the original screensavers, is there a way to put them back on? |
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« Reply #163 on: April 29, 2010, 01:15:22 PM » |
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I need help with the screensaver uninstall! I downloaded the "update kindle 2 restore default screensavers" BIN file, but I can't open it and I don't know what to do. I see nothing on the page that explains how to remove the hack, only the link. Also, I had deleted the original screensavers, is there a way to put them back on? All you have to do is put the .bin file on your Kindle. Then, on your Kindle, go to Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Menu -> Update Your Kindle. --- updated per Heather's sound advice  |
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« Reply #164 on: April 29, 2010, 01:26:02 PM » |
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Actually, when you uninstall the hacks, it will put back on all the original screensavers, even if you deleted them all off your Kindle. So no fears, creepy Oscar is still there |
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« Reply #165 on: April 29, 2010, 01:29:31 PM » |
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I did as you said, but the "Update your Kindle" is grayed out so I can't click it. Any ideas?
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« Reply #166 on: April 29, 2010, 01:31:27 PM » |
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Btw, I just want something on my Kindle while I wait for the hack, lol. I guess creepy Oscar is better than nothing!
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« Reply #167 on: April 29, 2010, 01:33:56 PM » |
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Make sure you've downloaded the proper file. If your Kindle is relatively new, you may have the K2i.
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« Reply #168 on: April 29, 2010, 01:37:59 PM » |
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After dropping the file on my Kindle as Pidgeon said, I tried restarting instead of "update my Kindle," (it's still grayed out) and it worked! Good ol' Ralph Ellison is back on my Kindle. =) Thanks, y'all!
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« Reply #169 on: April 29, 2010, 01:42:26 PM » |
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That makes sense. Update Your Kindle will be grayed out after the uninstall hack runs and is no longer on your Kindle (it deletes itself). |
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« Reply #170 on: April 29, 2010, 02:47:59 PM » |
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Stupid ? and I apologize, but in a lot of ways I'm techno challenged and I'm also still learning how to use my mac. I tried recently to install the screensaver hacks don't think i ever did. With the 2.5 update coming I want to make sure its not. Is there a simple way to do that? I realized how badly I need/want some type of ( folders) or organization and I don't want to have to fight the hacks in order to get it.
I have noticed that I am still getting the "opening" message as the K2 is opening a book if that matters
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« Reply #171 on: April 29, 2010, 03:50:03 PM » |
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With the 2.5 update coming I want to make sure its not. Is there a simple way to do that?
Yes. On your Kindle, click Home -> Menu -> Settings. At the bottom right the system software information shows. Should say something similar to Version Kindle 2.3.3 (431100003). If there is more after the parentheses, there is a hack installed. |
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« Reply #172 on: April 29, 2010, 04:07:58 PM » |
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Yes. On your Kindle, click Home -> Menu -> Settings. At the bottom right the system software information shows. Should say something similar to Version Kindle 2.3.3 (431100003). If there is more after the parentheses, there is a hack installed.
thx... It shows as 2.3(399380047) looks like I'm ok though I may have missed an update already or something |
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« Reply #173 on: April 29, 2010, 04:12:03 PM » |
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thx... It shows as 2.3(399380047) looks like I'm ok though I may have missed an update already or something
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« Reply #174 on: April 29, 2010, 04:14:26 PM » |
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You haven't missed much. There is no difference in functionality.
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