Kindle Browser Patch

Download Kindle Browser Patch

• Remove filetype restrictions on downloads (downloads saved to /mnt/us/documents)
• Enable file:// protocol support for browsing local files
• Custom search engine options: Google, DuckDuckGo, FrogFind, or Bing

Works on: All HF Kindle devices with firmware 5.16.4 or later

Known working devices:

• Kindle Scribe (KS): 5.18.5.0.1, 5.17.3
• Paperwhite Gen 6 (PW6): 5.18.1
• Paperwhite Gen 5 (PW5): 5.17.0
• Paperwhite Gen 4 (PW4): 5.17.1.0.3
• Kindle Touch Gen 5 (KT5): 5.17.1.0.3
• Kindle Oasis Gen 3 (KOA3): 5.17.1.0.3

• Jailbroken Kindle with root access
• KUAL (Kindle Utility Application Launcher) installed

1. Download: Get the latest release from the GitHub releases page
2. Extract: Extract the downloaded file to /mnt/us/extensions on your Kindle so that you have a folder at /mnt/us/extensions/kindle_browser_patch (must be named exactly this)
3. Install via KUAL: Open KUAL and select Kindle Browser Patch → Install, then choose your preferred search engine
4. Wait: Do not touch anything during installation. You will see log messages at the top of the screen
5. Verify: If installation succeeds, the browser will open automatically for testing. If it fails, you will see a "Failed to install" message

Important: Always uninstall through the KUAL menu. Do not manually delete files, or you will be left without a functional browser until you restore the files and uninstall properly.

1. Open KUAL
2. Select Kindle Browser Patch → Uninstall
3. Wait for the uninstallation to complete

For issues, troubleshooting, and detailed documentation, visit the project repository:

• GitHub Repository

• emilypeto – Lead developer
• PiperKev
• Sprospring
• emforest