Anyone know of a cheap, semi decent device for reading pdfs on? I've looked at various devices, but I don't know what these numbers mean.
Anyone know of a cheap, semi decent device for reading pdfs on? I've looked at various devices, but I don't know what these numbers mean.
How does one go about jailbreaking a Kindle? Also what other apps are good to download onto it?
On some devices/firmware versions, you can do it in software. See here.
On others, you have to buy a USB to UART adapter cable for a few bucks (I used a buspirate because I have one but a simple cable will work), then disassemble, then connect to a JTAG port at the back (you can use tape and a sponge or similar, no need to solder); then run your serial communication program and start the Kindle. You'll see a standard Linux boot sequence; at one point a countdown will appear. Press any key. Boom, you have a root shell. See here.
As for your second question: games, terminal emulators, and basically any Linux app that uses GTK as its UI library.
Thank you for the response!! Definitely going to deep dive into this on my next day off. Love learning about new shit like buspirates, had no idea that was a thing (or really even what it does, look cool though).
I was able to jailbreak my kindle paperwhite 3 through software! That forum you linked to did an excellent job explaining what to do. Thank you so much!