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All kindles can now be jailbroken, thanks to new jailbreak method. (kindlemodding.org)

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WinterBreak is a jailbreak which was released on New Year’s Day 2025 by HackerDude

It is based on Mesquito

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[-] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 57 points 5 days ago

Kobos don't need jailbreaking and have better performance

[-] major_jellyfish@lemmy.ca 16 points 4 days ago

For those of us who will only buy electronics used, kindle is usually the only option. And far cheaper too. So its nice that the device can be opened up a bit.

[-] madame_gaymes@programming.dev 10 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I'd never heard of these, thanks! I been trying to find old Kindles for sale, but this looks like a much better choice.

ETA: they're also a Canadian company, win-win

[-] bzLem0n@lemmy.ca 11 points 4 days ago

Kobo is owned by Rakuten, a Japanese company. Still a much better choice than Amazon though.

[-] madame_gaymes@programming.dev 9 points 4 days ago

Ahh, looks like Canada native company started by Indigo, bought by Rakuten in 2011. At least their HQ and all is still in Toronto, didn't get gutted by the buyout.

[-] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago

I been trying to find old Kindles for sale

Try "Unclaimed Baggage". We got our kids kindles through them.

[-] madame_gaymes@programming.dev 4 points 4 days ago

Interesting site. I already snagged a Kobo, but I'll definitely keep this in mind for other stuff!

[-] Xttweaponttx@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

My partner has a 'Boox' that runs android, complete with apk side loading its basically an android tablet! Super cool so far - there's even a model with a color screen!

I slapped the Nextcloud app on there and she has been syncing her books between her phone and the Boox!

Edit= the brand name is called Boox! Autocorrect makes a fool of me yet again

[-] Echolynx@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago

I never even thought about the syncing capability with the Android e-ink options. I thought it was too much for a dedicated e-reader, but now you've got me thinking.

[-] Xttweaponttx@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

Recommend checking them out! Sorry, typo'd on my comment - the brand name is Boox!

I have hers all loaded up with a FOSS reader, f-droid (droid-ify), Nextcloud, Element messenger... The only thing I haven't put time into is custom launcher stuff - but the native launcher isn't half bad, if you ignore their attempts to coax you into their cloud subscription crap!

[-] Echolynx@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I've got my eyes on some Boox models, perhaps in a year or two if prices come down for the secondhand market. (Since I think they just released a new line not too long ago.) I've never had a tablet sized device (my e-reader is 6 inches), so it'd be an upgrade.

[-] sirpuppy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 days ago

what is a good kobo to invest in on the cheaper side?

[-] minibyte@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

$140 – the Kobo Clara BW (black and white/e-ink) is clutch. Dark mode, plays well with calibre, a wide range of supported formats, and way more storage and battery life than you’ll ever need.

Edit: it is one of the first devices to utilize the E Ink Carta 1300 screen. It’s filled with e-books from Annas Archive loaded by Calibre on Debian and never complained about compatibility.