notes from hacking my kindle paperwhite

readme.md

outline

• jailbreak
• enable usb networking (type ;un into the search bar after jailbreak)
• configure your computer
• ssh in as root:mario
• usb mount point is /mnt/us

useful hacks

• kual
• kterm
• backdoorlock
• backlight toggle

disable screensaver

type ~ds into search bar. this functionality is installed automatically with the jailbreak

turn off and on wifi (apparently stops kindle OS from interfering)

/etc/init.d/wifi stop
/etc/init.d/wifi --mode std

you can also put the wifi into host mode or ad-hoc mode

join network

iwconfig wlan0 essid has_no_internet

allow kindle to connect to non-internet enabled wifi

touch /mnt/us/WIFI_NO_NET_PROBE
restart wifid

open questions

• can 3G be disabled without disabling wifi?
• can it run node?
• can it be scripted to auto-start kterm, auto-join wifi, and auto connect to the raspberry pi?

connect via WinSCP through SFTP protocol, enable UTF-8 encoding when displaying file names