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Old 12-17-2023, 12:49 PM   #16
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I've just used this on my 15.15.1.1 & 5.16.2.1.1 paperwhites & all seemed to go well.
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Old 01-08-2024, 11:47 AM   #17
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Block OTA Updates and Device Logging

Installation:
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1. Copy the BinaryRenamer folder to /mnt/us/extensions
2. Run KUAL and block or restore things.

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Although this references installing in /mnt/us/extensions presumably by ssh, wanted to make sure that this corresponds to the extensions folder on the Kindle when mounting as removable drive AND that simply dragging and dropping into that folder will work (no permissions chmod that needs to be run on the file).
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Old 01-08-2024, 12:27 PM   #18
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Yes, /mnt/us is what is exported over USB mass storage.
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Old 01-08-2024, 09:49 PM   #19
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Although this references installing in /mnt/us/extensions presumably by ssh, wanted to make sure that this corresponds to the extensions folder on the Kindle when mounting as removable drive AND that simply dragging and dropping into that folder will work (no permissions chmod that needs to be run on the file).
I'm sorry for unclear instruction. I've updated steps for users that doesn't use SSH.
Should be okay now
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Old 01-18-2024, 06:08 PM   #20
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Greetings, thank you so much for this plugin.

Just installed this on my PW 4 running 5.10.0.2, is there a definite way to check the Kindle won't update? I haven't connected to Wi-Fi but wanted to make sure before enabling it.

I also wanted to ask if having Helper+ installed previously could affect this extension. Just before installing BinaryRemover, I re-enabled back the "PREVENT OTA UPDATE" option and removed the "update.bin.tmp.partial" folder as indicated. I also never installed renametobin beforehand.
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Old 01-18-2024, 08:26 PM   #21
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It's iffy whether the update.bin.tmp.partial works beyond 5.9.x

Starting around 5.10.x the firmware has code to forcibly delete it but it is not known when it actually got enabled.

So far there have been no credible reports of renameotabin failing. It always turns out that someone didn't actually run it after installing.
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Old 01-19-2024, 12:18 AM   #22
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It's iffy whether the update.bin.tmp.partial works beyond 5.9.x

Starting around 5.10.x the firmware has code to forcibly delete it but it is not known when it actually got enabled.

So far there have been no credible reports of renameotabin failing. It always turns out that someone didn't actually run it after installing.
Oh so that means my Kindle might be safer than before haha, that's good news!
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Old 01-19-2024, 09:06 PM   #23
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Thank you for this. I've always wanted a log disabler.

Do you know if the empty log files are still sent to Amazon, or does this somehow prevent them from being sent?
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Old 03-16-2024, 10:44 PM   #24
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Thank you for this. I've always wanted a log disabler.

Do you know if the empty log files are still sent to Amazon, or does this somehow prevent them from being sent?
Is it still working? Could you please tell me your firmware version?
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Old 05-08-2024, 04:28 PM   #25
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Does running this script have a significant impact on battery life of the device?
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Old 05-09-2024, 11:31 AM   #26
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All it does is rename some files. It's not constantly churning in the background.
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Old 05-21-2024, 12:52 PM   #27
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Just wanted to drop in and say that this KUAL plugin/app is working great. The PW5 and KT3 have ventured onto the Information Superhighway, as it was once known, and have not been molested by the Mothership FW wise. Be aware though that logblocking has broken some features for me such as Kindle Unlimited but that is easily reversed by resuming logging
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Old 05-26-2024, 12:23 PM   #28
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Hi, I had to reset my kindle KOA 5.12.4. I had before renameotabin. I tried this one and it only shows the logging menu part.
I dont know if its the version of kindle.
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You mean it shows only this?
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Old 05-30-2024, 03:08 PM   #30
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You mean it shows only this?
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Yes, Just like that
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