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« Reply #100 on: July 12, 2009, 10:42:51 AM » |
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Hi All!
Just bumping this thread so I can find it easier this week when I will attempt to hack my soon to be delivered K2. This hack sounds super confusing, but then again, I don't have a K2 in front of me to follow the steps. I am sure it won't be so bad once I roll up my sleeves and dive in!
I sure do like the idea that I can keep some original screensavers if I want. K1 had 2 or 3 that I liked but I couldn't keep them and have the custom, too!
Someone should sticky this thread so newbies can find it easier!
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« Reply #101 on: October 04, 2009, 02:10:39 PM » |
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i still have yet to try this on Sally...i am still scared i iwll screw up somehow...but the more i think about it i would love to do it... update: ok i tried...and nothing happened...matbe i shouldnt try this when my brain is fried with 102 fever and cold chills from the flu...hmmm...user error...gosh i suck at this....  |
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« Last Edit: October 04, 2009, 06:10:35 PM by knowldgfrk »
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« Reply #102 on: October 04, 2009, 06:18:04 PM » |
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The biggest problem I had when trying to get the hack up and running properly was I did not read the instructions completely, I just scanned thru them. I did not uncheck the box for hiding protected OS files. Even though you check to show hidden files this still dose not let you see the root level of files on your kindle, so you need to uncheck the box so you can see the root level. And there will be you file for screen savers. Put your pic here and everything should work fine.
Thanks to all who helped me.
ok i think this may be my problem...but i am at a loss as to where and how to do this? NEVER MIND!!!...i did it i did it!!  ...i have pretty pictures now...yay me...and THANK YOU ALL!  |
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« Last Edit: October 04, 2009, 06:30:47 PM by knowldgfrk »
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Albert Schweitzer:
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
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« Reply #103 on: November 05, 2009, 05:49:43 AM » |
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I cant get this to work on my Kindle 2 version 2.2.1 . I have tried several times to follow the simple directions but I never see the update your kindle option lit up after I disconect from my pc. Any help would be apreciated.
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« Reply #104 on: November 05, 2009, 06:01:58 AM » |
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The reason you are having trouble is because you are on the new International K2 firmware. See this thread over on Mobileread for the updated version that should work for you. Make sure to read to the end of that page though, the author had to link to a new version of a file. http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=644000#post644000 |
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« Reply #105 on: November 05, 2009, 06:16:54 AM » |
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Thanks! that worked. thank you for clarifying that.
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« Reply #106 on: November 05, 2009, 04:39:28 PM » |
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Glad to help! =)
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« Reply #107 on: November 09, 2009, 11:05:02 PM » |
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sorry asked in wrong thread...note to self only use ONE browser at a time...blah... ok question.... screen savers have been fine from day one....though yesterday i went in and moved some around and added and deleted some...they were fine...though now i am getting blank screens....WTH?  |
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« Reply #108 on: November 10, 2009, 01:12:54 AM » |
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You need to restart your Kindle so it stops trying to go to the images you deleted and also so it will show the new images you added.
Home > Menu > Settings > Menu > Restart
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« Reply #109 on: November 10, 2009, 01:18:22 AM » |
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You need to restart your Kindle so it stops trying to go to the images you deleted and also so it will show the new images you added.
Home > Menu > Settings > Menu > Restart
Hey Jason, creator of excellent screensavers, do you have to do the restart every time you add/delete screensavers? I just love not having those dead authors hanging around, but not only that, have some wonderful new creations! |
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« Reply #110 on: November 10, 2009, 01:44:34 AM » |
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Yes you do need to restart every time... and glad you like the images I've posted. =)
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« Reply #111 on: November 10, 2009, 10:23:21 AM » |
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You need to restart your Kindle so it stops trying to go to the images you deleted and also so it will show the new images you added.
Home > Menu > Settings > Menu > Restart
after staring at the blank screen over and over again as i continued to slide and release...it hit me....but just because you are so awesome... ...thank you!...and i too love your SS! |
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« Reply #112 on: December 22, 2009, 11:20:41 AM » |
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Just found this site, so I'm installing the screen saver hack for the first time - never knew about this, and it sounds really cool. I copy the .bin file to the Kindle root dir, but when I do the software update, it gives me the message that the update was not successful, and no screen_saver folder is created in the root dir on Kindle. I've already updated to the latest version of the Kindle software. Any suggestions?
Thanks all!
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« Reply #113 on: December 22, 2009, 11:27:00 AM » |
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Just found this site, so I'm installing the screen saver hack for the first time - never knew about this, and it sounds really cool. I copy the .bin file to the Kindle root dir, but when I do the software update, it gives me the message that the update was not successful, and no screen_saver folder is created in the root dir on Kindle. I've already updated to the latest version of the Kindle software. Any suggestions?
Thanks all!
Nogdog has made a web page with all the latest information, here's the address: http://charles-reace.com/Kindle_Hacks/ |
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« Reply #114 on: January 24, 2010, 10:17:54 PM » |
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Thanks everyone, it worked great!!! Karina  |
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« Reply #115 on: January 26, 2010, 06:51:33 PM » |
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Thats extremely Mind Blowing trick.. Thanks for sharing..  |
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