If you want to jailbreak your Kindle devices, you must downgrade Kindle firmware firstly. In this post, you will find it's very easy to downgrade Kindle Paperwhite or other Kindle versions. You do not have to check other places. Here you will get all things about downgrading your Kindle devices. Please back up the "documents" data in your Kindle before you start to downgrade.
Want to jailbreak your Kindle? Try this method to jailbreak your Kindle.
Following .bin files are prepared for you to downgrade your Kindle firmware. With the specific firmware includes Kindle Paperwhite firmware, you can downgrade your Kindle easily. These downgraded firmware files can recover your Kindle to the factory default firmware version.
Please mention that the size of Kindle downgrade firmware is bigger than usual firmware files. Your Kindle device must have enough space for these downgraded firmware files. And so far Kindle firmware 5.8.8 can't be downgraded.
1. Downgrade Kindle Oasis Firmware
update_KOA_5.7.4_initial.bin (757MB): Download
MD5: 8f1e7c9124a2b12e643b15447d80feae
2. Downgrade Kindle Voyage Firmware
update_KV_5.5.0_initial.bin (523MB): Download
MD5: f7c8905ea993fef902be82b70a98542a
3. Downgrade Kindle Paperwhite 2 Firmware
update_PW2_5.4.3.2_initial.bin (376MB): Download
MD5: 3cbac0b4821cec03432b9ed382744f41
4. Downgrade Kindle Paperwhite 3 Firmware
update_PW3_5.7.4_initial.bin (757MB): Download
MD5: 14f2267189b9ecc51d89e4e86f201e75
5. Downgrade Kindle Touch 2 Firmware
update_KT2_5.6.0_initial.bin (730MB): Download
MD5: d85a86f5c75b4b9d43648f3b6afd2e84
6. Downgrade Kindle Touch 3 Firmware
update_KT3_5.8.0_initial.bin (736MB): Download
MD5: 3f1a5294e1bca8c4fa7ca2762c5b4505
The number in the .bin file represents the Kindle version. Even though the current version of your Kindle device matches the version of the downgraded firmware, you must download and install the specific .bin file to prepare to downgrade and jailbreak. Please be sure the MD5 code suited with the downloaded .bin files.
1. Turn on the airplane mode and keep your Kindle off-line.
2. Keep full power of your Kindle.
3. Remove your Kindle device passcode and turn off parental control.
4. Collect your Kindle to a computer with a USB cable.
5. When the Kindle disk displays, you can copy the downloaded .bin firmware file to the Kindle root directory (at the same level with the documents folder).
6. Eject your Kindle from the computer.
7. Come back to the home screen of your Kindle device. Tap setting icon and choose the device option. Then tap "Update your Kindle".
8. The degradation will take some time. Be patient.
It's important for you to check your Kindle model if you want to downgrade your Kindle device. And your KSN must be in Table 1 before you install the specific firmware. Also if you want to jailbreak your Kindle devices, you can check them to decide which methods you can try. If you don't know where you can find the Kindle Serial Number, you can read the full guide on How to Easily Find the Kindle Serial Number.
Table 1: Kindle devices with below KSN can be downgraded and jailbroken with this method. | ||
| S/N Prefix | Model Name | Nicknames |
| B0D4, 90D4 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) WiFi (U.S., Intl.) | PW2 |
| B05A, 905A | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) WiFi (Japan) | PW2, PW2J |
| B0D5, 90D5 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (U.S.) [Mostly] | PW2, PW2G |
| B0D6, 90D6 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (Canada] | PW2, PW2GC |
| B0D7, 90D7 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (Europe) | PW2, PW2GB |
| B0D8, 90D8 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (Russia) | PW2, PW2GR |
| B0F2, 90F2 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (Japan) | PW2, PW2GJ |
| B017, 9017 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) WiFi (4GB) (U.S., Intl.) | PW2, PW2IL |
| B060, 9060 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (4GB) (Europe) | PW2, PW2GBL |
| B062, 9062 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (4GB) (U.S.) [Mostly] | PW2, PW2GL |
| B05F, 905F | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (4GB) (Canada) | PW2, PW2GCL |
| B061, 9061 | Kindle PaperWhite 2 (2013) 3G + WiFi (4GB) (Brazil) | PW2, PW2GBRL |
| G090G1 | Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) WiFi | PW3 |
| G090G2 | Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) 3G + WiFi (U.S.) [Mostly] | PW3, PW3G |
| G090G4 | Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) 3G + WiFi (Mexico) | PW3, PW3GM |
| G090G5 | Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) 3G + WiFi (Europe, Australia) | PW3, PW3GB |
| G090G6 | Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) 3G + WiFi (Canada) | PW3, PW3GC |
| G090G7 | Kindle PaperWhite 3 (2015) 3G + WiFi (Japan) | PW3, PW3GJ |
| G090KB | Kindle PaperWhite 3 White (2015) WiFi | PW3W |
| G090KC | Kindle PaperWhite 3 White (2015) 3G + WiFi (Japan) | PW3W, PW3WGJ |
| B0C6, 90C6 | Kindle Basic (2014) | KT2, BASIC |
| B0DD, 90DD | Kindle Basic (2014) (Australia) | KT2, BASIC |
| G000K9 | Kindle Basic 2 Black | KT3 |
| G000KA | Kindle Basic 2 White | KT3, KT3W |
| B013, 9013 | Kindle Voyage WiFi | KV |
| B054 | Kindle Voyage 3G + WiFi (U.S.) | KV, KVG |
| B053 | Kindle Voyage 3G + WiFi (Europe) | KV, KVGB |
| B052 | Kindle Voyage 3G + WiFi (Mexico) | KV, KVGM |
| B02A | Kindle Voyage 3G + WiFi (Japan) | KV, KVGJ |
| G0B0GC | Kindle Oasis WiFi | KOA |
| G0B0GD | Kindle Oasis 3G + WiFi (U.S.) [Mostly] | KOA, KOAG |
| G0B0GU | Kindle Oasis 3G + WiFi (Europe) | KOA, KOAGB |
Table 2: Kindle devices with below KSN can be jailbroken with this method. | ||
| S/N Prefix | Model Name | Nicknames |
| B024 | Kindle PaperWhite WiFi | PW |
| B01B | Kindle PaperWhite 3G + WiFi (U.S.) [Mostly] | PW, PWG |
| B020 | Kindle PaperWhite 3G + WiFi (Brazil) | PW, PWBR |
| B01C | Kindle PaperWhite 3G + WiFi (Canada) | PW, PWC |
| B01D | Kindle PaperWhite 3G + WiFi (Europe) | PW, PWGB |
| B01F | Kindle PaperWhite 3G + WiFi (Japan) | PW, PWJ |
| B00C | Kindle PaperWhite not for sale (FOR TESTERS) | |
Table 3: Kindle devices with below KSN can't be jailbroken so far. Once there is a new method, I will update it immediately. | ||
| S/N Prefix | Model Name | Nicknames |
| 9053 | Kindle Voyage (Germany) | KV |
| G090KE | Kindle PaperWhite 3 White (2016) 3G + WiFi (International) | PW3W, PW3WGI |
| G090KF | Kindle PaperWhite 3 White (2016) 3G + WiFi (International) | PW3W, PW3WGI |
| G090LK | Kindle PaperWhite 3 Black (2016) WiFi, 32GB (Japan) | PW3-32B |
| G090LL | Kindle PaperWhite 3 White (2016) WiFi, 32GB (Japan) | PW3-32W |
Most of the time, KPW3 can be downgraded well according to above methods. But once in a while the Kindle Paperwhite 3 may turn in wrong conditions such as stuck at the start interface or loop restarting. Don't be panic. You will get rid of this trouble.
When the KPW3 was in a wrong condition, you must plug it in a computer and decide which methods you could try.
1. If the Kindle disk can be displayed when plugging in the computer
How to fix: Copy the downloaded .bin firmware file to the Kindle root directory. Then eject your KPW3 device from the computer and remove the USB cable. Long press the Kindle power button 40 seconds to reboot.
2. If the Kindle disk only appeared when you reboot the KPW3 device
How to fix: Create a new empty folder named DO_FACTORY_RESTORE without a suffix name. Then long press the Kindle power button 40 seconds to reboot. At that moment the Kindle disk appears, you must copy this created folder to the Kindle root directory. Then reboot the Kindle device again. After that, you can copy the downloaded .bin file to the Kindle root directory. Eject your Kindle from the computer and reboot again.
There is no need to worry about Kindle Paperwhite downgrade. With these specific Kindle firmware, you can downgrade and jailbreak your Kindle devices with no limitation. Look forward to hearing your good news!
Grace Sue A reading enthusiast. Always pay close attention to the world of Ebook. Devote myself to share everything about e-book and favorably receive any suggestions.
I have a PW3 with a Firmware V. 5.8.9 and a SN: G090 G1.
I tried to copy the 5.7.4 firmware into the root folder but the PW3 erases it immediately after. Impossible at the moment to do the downgrade in my device. :-(
If the it frozen for 2 more hours, please read the Tip2 about downgrading the Kindle paperwhite3.
Thank you so much Grace for distributing this knowledge!!!
The problem is that my Kindle automatically deletes the downgrade file.
Hello Grace,
first thanks for the great tutorial!
I have a Paperwhite3 with firmware 5.8.10 but when I'm trying to downgrade the "kindle update" is greyed out.
What am I doing wrong?
Hello,
@juul...."I'm trying to downgrade the "kindle update" is greyed out."
...I have the same problem with my PW2 5.8.11!?
What we doing wrong?
...."I'm trying to downgrade the "kindle update" is greyed out."
...I have the same problem with my KV 5.8.1.1
What is the problem?
MobileReads is also lost....
Kindle Paperwhite White 4GB 2017 5.8.10
Any idea?
I have exactly the same..
thanks in advance
Hi!
I have a "B0C6, 90C6 Kindle Basic (2014) KT2, BASIC" device. I copied the "update_KT2_5.6.0_initial.bin" file into the root directory. Update ... remained gray. In fact, the .bin file has been deleted!
What happened? What can I do?
Hello,
As far as I known, firmware that newer than 5.8.9 is not allowed to downgrade. This means if your Kindle firmware was newer than 5.8.9, you can't downgrade the software unless jailbreak the Kindle device!
man it sucks
i need to Jailbreak it.