07-06-2023, 10:44 AM | #91 |
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As far as I know, it's because code has been added to remove the .tmp.partial directory if existing, but I might not be up to date.
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07-06-2023, 12:20 PM | #92 | |
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After that, just look at the logs on your DNS server and set those hosts to 127.0.0.1 in the Kindle hosts file. |
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07-08-2023, 09:46 AM | #93 |
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If it's only a single one then yes. I could do that. But if it's a randomized list, which a lot of those types of things use, then I would just have 1 key blocked & not know how many locks there are that are still open until one slips past it.
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12-28-2023, 03:45 PM | #94 |
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I tried the fake registration with pw 5 16.2.1 + lipc + hosts and it did indeed get stuck in a loop on restart framework. It would not budge at attempting to connect over the wifi (i have airplane on), to the point where syslog was taking 20% of cpu. After removing the reg file it restarted fine
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12-28-2023, 07:40 PM | #95 |
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With airplane off but wifi not connected it doesn't get stuck in an apparent loop but never finishes successfully restarting, and manages to for example lose the serial number (exceptions about sn being unknown) after removing the file and restarting framework, until reboot.
Not brave enough to do much more experimenting given the apparent un-unbrickability of the device. |
01-26-2024, 08:10 AM | #96 | |
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I recently got LanguageBreak working on my PW3 running 5.16.2.1.1, and am having a whale of an ereading time with KOReader, thanks to all you smart cookies here in mobileread Kindle Developer's Corner. My sole concern is the risk of the Kindle unwantedly being updated, and losing LanguageBreak / KUAL / KOreader. I have renameotabin installed and it seems to be doing its job fine since installing LanguageBreak at the end of last month. In KOreader, I try to always switch Wifi on only when needed, but sometimes forget to switch it off and might not discover this until the next day. So far, there's been no calamity, and "Update Your Kindle" has remained constantly greyed out since initial install of LanguageBreak & renameotabin. But I remain concerned. I know renameotabin comes with no warranty, and that there been issues with particular devices. But for my peace of mind, can someone please clarify a few things for about how renameotabin works? 1) I monitor the Kindle fairly regularly for unwanted partial bin files, but if these are somehow being downloaded in the background, where (to which folder) exactly would they be getting downloaded and would I be seeing them? Directly to the root folder that contains for example the "documents", "extensions" and "koreader" folders? Would they be hidden files and would I therefore need to show hidden files in Windows to see them? 2) Is it sufficient to run "Rename" in Rename OTA binaries in KUAL just one time after initially installing the renameotabin extension, or is it necessary to hit "Rename" here again each time you reboot the Kindle? 3) I prefer using KOReader (no framework) in KUAL as it feels snappier than standard KOReader given the extra RAM it commands. But using 'no framework' reboots the Kindle, both on entering 'no framework' mode and on exiting back to Kindle OS. So whilst using KOReader in 'no framework mode, is the Kindle OS completely dormant/disabled until the device is rebooted, or is the Kindle OS still operating in the background in parallel to KUAL, and could it be downloading bin files (in the background), that could theoretically then be installed on rebooting into the Kindle from 'no framework' mode, in the unfortunate if unlikely event of a of a problem in renameotabin? I know these concerns probably verge on the paranoid to most users of this forum, and certainly expose my complete lack of knowledge of / familiarity with how these methods and extensions actually work and interact with the Kindle. Would appreciate a light shed though. Thanks. Last edited by Mob201503; 02-03-2024 at 05:30 AM. |
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01-26-2024, 06:28 PM | #97 |
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How Rename button in renameotabin extension by @hius07 works
The following files will be renamed: • /usr/bin/otaupd --> /usr/bin/otaupd.bak • /usr/bin/otav3 --> /usr/bin/otav3.bak As you might have noticed, the suffix .bak has been added to the binary files. Warning!: • UYK (Update Your Kindle) will stop working. • You will not be able to update your Kindle via UYK. BinaryRenamer AD: Spoiler:
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01-27-2024, 05:36 PM | #98 | |
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otaupd & otav3 are showing as "otaupd.bck" and "otav3.bck". Did renameotabin rename them to .bck in my case rather than .bak for some reason? I viewed the usr/bin folder in KOReader's file browser. Is there an easier way to view the contents of mnt/us on Windows other than USB Networking? I'm a bit of a newbie. By the way, KPPCrashLogsRemover & MobileRead.com Dark are both really helpful. - EDIT: typo, remain to rename Last edited by Mob201503; 01-28-2024 at 12:01 PM. |
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01-27-2024, 05:41 PM | #99 |
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"/mnt/us" is what you see as removable drive when you connect your Kindle to your PC via USB cable.
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01-27-2024, 07:05 PM | #100 |
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You're right, sorry, I meant is there an easier way to view the contents of that deeper root or system folder on the Kindle where you find the usr/bin folder, other than USB Networking?
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01-28-2024, 12:08 PM | #101 |
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To pre-empt any answer to my question, my assumption would be that there is no easier way, and that it's for a reason those files & folders are largely kept safely out of interference's way in those deep folders.
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update.bin.tmp.partial showing up
Hi
I'm on KO3 5.14.2 LTE version, done jailbreak and KUAL install renametobin run the rename, reboot checked in Koreader and confirm otaupd and otav3 both renamed to .bck but update.bin.tmp.partial still shows up after turning off airplane mode. I deleted the tmp, went back to airplane mode check mnt/us from Koreader file browser the update.bin.tmp.partial file was still there it'll come back automatically after deleting even if I stay with the airplane mode. (only sees the file on Koreader file browser, but not from the file explorer when connecting via windows) does this mean blocking OTA is not working? or with the tmp showing up it may still work? |
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What size is the file each time?
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