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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion content/jailbreaking/AdBreak/__index.md
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</div>
</div>
<div class="step">
<h2>Aeroplane Mode</h2>
<h2>Airplane Mode</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Once you have verified ads are displayed on the lockscreen, enable airplane mode.</p>
<img src="./airplane_mode.png" />
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To prevent your Kindle from automatically updating during the jailbreak process, it is <b>critical</b> you follow <a href="../prevent-auto-update/">this guide</a> before continuing, whether your device is registered or not
</p>
<p class="warning">
Winterbreak/Mesquito does NOT work on firmware <code>5.18.1</code> and beyond
WinterBreak/Mesquito does NOT work on firmware <code>5.18.1</code> and beyond.
<br/>
Please use <a href="/jailbreaking/AdBreak">AdBreak 5.18.1+</a>
</p>
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<div class="step">
<h2>Airplane Mode</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Turn on Airplane mode on your Kindle</p>
<p>Turn on Airplane mode on your Kindle.</p>
<img src="./airplane_mode.png" />
</div>
</div>
<div class="step">
<h2>Rebooting</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Reboot your Kindle</p>
<p>Reboot your Kindle.</p>
<img src="./reboot.png" />
</div>
</div>
<div class="step">
<h2>Extracting WinterBreak</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Once it has booted, plug the Kindle into your computer and extract the contents of the <code>WinterBreak.tar.gz</code> file to a safe place on your computer</p>
<p>Then copy the files to your Kindle (do not extract direcly to the Kindle as this may fail). Replace any files if you are prompted to</p>
<p>Once it has booted, plug the Kindle into your computer and extract the contents of the <code>WinterBreak.tar.gz</code> file to a safe place on your computer.</p>
<p>Then copy the files to your Kindle (do not extract direcly to the Kindle as this may fail). Replace any files if you are prompted to.</p>
<p class="highlight">
For Linux/MacOS users, ENSURE the hidden folder <code>.active_content_sandbox</code> has been copied to your Kindle
For Linux/MacOS users, ENSURE the hidden folder <code>.active_content_sandbox</code> has been copied to your Kindle.
</p>
<img src="./file_list.png" />
</div>
</div>
<div class="step">
<h2>Entering Mesquito</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Eject the Kindle from your computer</p>
<p>Open the Kindle Store on your Kindle by clicking on the cart icon on the home screen</p>
<p>When prompted, click <code>Yes</code> to turn off Airplane mode</p>
<p>Eject the Kindle from your computer.</p>
<p>Open the Kindle Store on your Kindle by clicking on the cart icon on the home screen.</p>
<p>When prompted, click <code>Yes</code> to turn off Airplane mode.</p>
<img src="./store_aeroplane.png" />
</div>
</div>
<div class="step">
<h2>Running WinterBreak</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Once Mesquito has loaded, click on the WinterBreak icon</p>
<p>Once Mesquito has loaded, click on the WinterBreak icon.</p>
<img src="./winterbreak_launcher.png" />
</div>
</div>
<div class="step">
<h2>Done</h2>
<div class="stepContent">
<p>Wait around 30 seconds, and your Kindle will say something along the lines of "Now you are ready to install the hotfix"</p>
<p>If no funky text appears, retry the guide again. Once it does, <b>turn Airplane mode back on</b> and continue to the post-jailbreak stage
<p>Wait around 30 seconds, and your Kindle will say something along the lines of "Now you are ready to install the hotfix."</p>
<p>Some funky text should appear after a few seconds. If not, return to the Kindle home screen, turn Airplane mode off, and press the shopping cart again. Once the jailbreak completes, turn Airplane mode back on and continue to the post-jailbreak stage.
</p>
<p class="warning">
If present, delete the <code>update.bin.tmp.partial</code> file from your device to prevent an automatic update
If present, delete the <code>update.bin.tmp.partial</code> file from your device to prevent an automatic update.
</p>
<img src="./winterbreak_run.png" />
</div>
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1. After successfully registered, plug your Kindle into your PC and delete the `.active_content_sandbox` folder, make sure to also delete any files with a name similar to `update.bin.tmp.partial` from your Kindle to prevent an automatic update
2. Reboot your Kindle
3. Disable Airplane mode and connect to a WiFi connection
4. Browse the regular Kindle Store for a couple of minutes to generate the files needed for Winterbreak to work, browse the book categories and download a free sample of any book
4. Browse the regular Kindle Store for a couple of minutes to generate the files needed for WinterBreak to work, browse the book categories and download a free sample of any book
5. After a couple of minutes, enable Airplane mode and plug your Kindle into your PC again
6. Delete the cache directory in the path `.active_content_sandbox/store/resource/LocalStorage`. If this folder has not yet been generated, browse the Kindle Store for another couple of minutes until it is generated. Make sure to always delete the previously mentioned `update.bin.tmp.partial` file, especially before any rebooting
7. Once deleted, copy the Winterbreak files to your Kindle and reboot
7. Once deleted, copy the WinterBreak files to your Kindle and reboot
8. Open the Kindle Store on your Kindle, when prompted, click `Yes` to turn off Airplane mode

### Factory Reset
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## General/Account
---

### Can I jailbreak my Kindle with Winterbreak if my device is unregistered/blacklisted?
### Can I jailbreak my Kindle with WinterBreak if my device is unregistered/blacklisted?

Winterbreak needs your Kindle to be registered, it also needs a valid, internet-connected WiFi network saved.
WinterBreak needs your Kindle to be registered, it also needs a valid, internet-connected WiFi network saved.

It's still possible to jailbreak an unregistered/blacklisted device, but currently, the only jailbreaking methods for those devices work on or below firmware `5.16.2.1.1`. You can find these jailbreaking methods in [Legacy Jailbreaks](https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/Legacy/).

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### Can I remove my account after jailbreaking?

Yes, but for Winterbreak, you will have to log in again if you want to jailbreak from scratch. Your Kindle will remain jailbroken whether you log back in or log out.
Yes, but for WinterBreak, you will have to log in again if you want to jailbreak from scratch. Your Kindle will remain jailbroken whether you log back in or log out.

> [!INFO]
> After unregistering, the Kindle will delete all files located in the documents folder, including the KUAL Launcher booklet and any other scripts that have been transferred. Be sure to back up these files first.
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No.

> [!NOTE]
> If your device has been in Airplane mode for a long period of time, there is a possibility that [Amazon will delete all sideloaded books](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4419300&postcount=409) from your device after reconnecting to WiFi due to an internal book tag. This can happen regardless of whether your device is jailbroken or not. Backup your books whenever you can
> If your device has been in Airplane mode for a long period of time, there is a possibility that [Amazon will delete all sideloaded books](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4419300&postcount=409) from your device after reconnecting to WiFi due to an internal book tag. This can happen regardless of whether your device is jailbroken or not. Back up your books whenever you can.

### Will Libby/Readwise/GoodReads/Kindle Unlimited/Send To Kindle still work after jailbreaking?

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- `"Start KOReader (no framework)"`: Temporarily "kills" the Kindle UI to allocate more resources to KOReader.
- `"Start KOReader (ASAP)"`: Skips a couple of checks and starts KOReader as soon as possible.

### I can't no longer transfer files through USB while I am on KOReader!
### I can no longer transfer files through USB while I am on KOReader!

KOReader currently does not support USBMS mode (USB transfer) and will only charge the device, if you want to transfer files you must exit KOReader to do so.
KOReader currently does not support USBMS mode (USB transfer) and will only charge the device. If you want to transfer files you must exit KOReader to do so.

### Do I have to launch KOReader through KUAL?

Not necessarily.

You can launch it with simple [scriptlets](https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/scriptlets.html), specifically, Marek's launcher that is available [here](https://scriptlets.notmarek.com/).
You can launch it with simple [scriptlets](https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/scriptlets.html). Specifically, Marek has a launcher that is available [here](https://scriptlets.notmarek.com/).

A [KUAL booklet launcher (made by yparitcher)](https://github.com/yparitcher/KUAL_Booklet/releases/) extension is also available to install. You can further customize both the KUAL booklet and the KOR launcher with the [coversetter extension made by Stanner](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4222466&postcount=15).

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[Read and follow this guide](https://kindlemodding.org/firmware-and-flashing/downloading-updates.html).

Find your exact model, find the download link and re-type the numbers to get the firmware version you want.
Find your exact model, find the download link, and re-type the numbers to get the firmware version you want.

### How do I use Scriptlets (.sh)?

As explained in the [Scriptlets section](https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/scriptlets.html#siptlets), copy the scriptlet file into the documents folder (`/documents`). Once you're in the library view mode on Kindle, simply click on it.
As explained in the [Scriptlets section](https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/scriptlets.html), copy the scriptlet file into the documents folder (`/documents`). Once you're in the library view mode on Kindle, simply click on it.

### How can I check that the automatic updates have been disabled after using `renametobin`?

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### How can I check if my device is jailbroken?

Type `;log` into the search bar, if a message pop ups, you're jailbroken.
Type `;log` into the search bar. If a message pops up, you're jailbroken.

### KUAL stopped working!/I can't no longer launch any of my extensions!
### KUAL stopped working! / I can't launch any of my extensions!
Verify if your device is still jailbroken by typing `;log` into the search bar.

- If it prompted any text, [re-install the hotfix and KUAL](https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/post-jailbreak/setting-up-a-hotfix/) from scratch.
- If not [re-jailbreak](https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-models) your device.
- If everything else failed, factory reset your device and start the jailbreak from scratch.

### I can't no longer update my Kindle after a factory reset/update!
### I can't update my Kindle after a factory reset/update!

If you reset your Kindle in a jailbroken state with renametobin left enabled, your Kindle may be in a locked state. To fix this, read [this guide](https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/recovering-from-a-reset.html).

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### My device hasn't rebooted after the jailbreaking pop-up!

If you're using Winterbreak, unless the Kindle displays the message "You are now ready to install the hotfix" in small text, you can safely continue with the post-jailbreak instructions . If it doesn't, something went wrong during the jailbreak process, and you'll have to try again.
If you're using WinterBreak, unless the Kindle displays the message "You are now ready to install the hotfix" in small text, you can safely continue with the post-jailbreak instructions. If it doesn't, something went wrong during the jailbreak process and you'll have to try again.

> [!INFO]
> Remember to delete any automatic update file that might have appeared.
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- [Develop more extensions](https://kindlemodding.org/kindle-dev/)
- Browse [MobileRead](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=150) or the Kindle Modding Community Discord Server for more scriplets and extensions.
- Install Alpine Linux
- [Support Winterbreak & the Wiki ❤️](https://ko-fi.com/hackerdude)
- [Support WinterBreak & the Wiki ❤️](https://ko-fi.com/hackerdude)

### What does the KFT option in the settings menu do?

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