04-23-2017, 10:30 AM | #1 |
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Kindle Touch hide Amazon login
I recently managed to buy a Kindle Touch (if you wonder why I bought such an old model - it was rather cheap and I've always wanted one).
I tried jailbreaking it, followed this guide. What I did in the end: Spoiler:
1) Basically, now there's a huge banner telling me to log in, how can I get rid of it without logging in? 2) Neither am I sure the jailbreak has remained, the instructions are pretty unclear and contain quite a few dead ends so it'd be really nice if you could tell me that too. 3) Lastly how to enter text in diags mode? Last edited by Avamander; 04-23-2017 at 10:49 AM. Reason: Small fixes. |
04-23-2017, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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Well, if the list of what you did "in the end" is correct, then you did not follow the directions you linked to.
Also, unless you are trying to follow directions from different locations or posts, there are no 'loose ends'. It seems very likely you are mixing directions taken from more places than the single source you linked to. Please describe: "doesn't want to install" We can not diagnose: "broke" Have never heard of such a banner, give us a screenshot (two fingers, touch diagonally opposite corners of the screen). How are you entering diags mode? That normally can not be done unless you have done something you have not mentioned. # 1 3 1 3 1 |
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04-23-2017, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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That banner at the bottom of the screen^ It's actually as simple as that, it shows no error or anything, just reboots when "Update Your Kindle" is selected. I'm being as vague as the Kindle is . I'm entering diags mode through fastboot if needed. |
04-23-2017, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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I do not see: "login" anywhere on that screen.
So register it, if you can. That is the only sure way to find out if it is blacklisted. In addition to the nagging notice, some features will be disable until it is registered. or Just ignore the nag notice or Search here for: fake registration, which you can also use as long as you are not trying to use a stolen device. - - - - If you are running firmware 5.1.2 or more recent, then try the "test" package in the current jailbreak thread. That will report if the jailbreak is present. Or you can do as the directions say, just install again the bridge or hotfix package as described in the spoiler of the post you linked to. - - - - Please describe: "doesn't want to install" We can not diagnose: "broke" - - - - You need to install something to enter text with, fastboot can not be used as a terminal. What, if anything, have you already installed? I can not see that you have installed KUAL yet, and that is pretty basic to using any of our add-ins. Last edited by knc1; 04-23-2017 at 11:58 AM. |
04-23-2017, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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Amazon has already confirmed that. They can't do anything. So I'm just stuck with getting that thing hidden somehow. Didn't even know that was a risk so seeing how the device worked I already had left feedback. eBay doesn't care either.
"That normally can not be done unless you have done something you have not mentioned."? Well, it does ask for input but doesn't provide an input method. |
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It is against this site's policy to aid anyone using a stolen or lost device. Follow the directions I have already given you, see how much use you can make of it. Try working with e-bay again, they really don't like their site being used to sell lost or stolen property. |
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04-23-2017, 12:04 PM | #7 |
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Saw your edit, I said I'm using fastboot to get to diags mode, it's diags mode that asks for input at a few places.
Ebay expects law enforcement to report stolen or lost property, not individuals. Though thanks for the rest of the information. Last edited by Avamander; 04-23-2017 at 12:07 PM. Reason: Added link |
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You do not report it lost or stolen to e-bay, you report the seller for not properly describing the equipment. Unless the description did say: "can not be used with Amazon on-line features" and you purchased it anyway. Normal case on e-bay for blacklisted Kindles is: "Used, working, for parts only" |
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04-23-2017, 12:16 PM | #9 |
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Hmm, there was no such "report the seller" option, but there was "Contact Seller"->"Item wasn't as described". Thanks again!
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You have additional protection if you paid via PayPal. Other methods of payment may also offer you some type of protection. |
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