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Kindle Forge

KindleForge is a GUI app store for Kindles that allows you to download and install tweaks and applications such as KOReader directly on your device, without needing to copy files manually. It is the recommended method for downloading the apps it contains.

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Kindle Forge

MAIN FEATURES

On-device GUI for discovering and installing packages and scriptlets.
Install/uninstall directly from the app.
Basic version awareness for selecting the correct builds where applicable, so you don't have to worry about downloading the wrong version.

Installation

Download from Kindle Forge.
Unzip KindleForge.zip.
Plug in your Kindle to your computer.
Copy KindleForge and KindleForge.sh into the documents folder on your Kindle.
Safely eject your Kindle.
On your Kindle home screen, within a few seconds, you should see Kindle Forge appear as a “book.”
Open the book and install.

Usage & troubleshooting

To reload the app store to see if there are new apps available through Kindle Forge, click the three dots at the top of the page and click reload.
If the UI behaves oddly, try reloading the page (reload several times) and reboot the device.
Some packages install a scriptlet (launcher) by default; others install to KUAL. Behavior varies per package.

Questions and support

Kindle Forge has its own Discord: https://discord.gg/aSG3eMsAsW

FAQ & Support

KindleForge

Q: The KindleForge scriptlet doesn't appear!

A: Ensure you have copied KindleForge.sh into your documents folder. If this is true and the scriptlet still isn't showing, then reinstall the latest hotfix using the following steps:

Turn on aeroplane mode
Restore OTAs
Download latest hotfix from wiki, copy to Kindle root
Update your Kindle
Run the hotfix
Rename OTAs
You can use WiFi once more

Q: When I click on the scriptlet, it says "Application Error!"

A: Chances are you've installed KindleForge incorrectly. BOTH the folder AND scriptlet MUST be in the documents folder on your Kindle!

Q: I keep getting core dumps & crashlogs generated when using KindleForge/Scriptlets!

A: You must be on the latest hotfix, 2.3.1+. Use these steps to reinstall:

Turn on aeroplane mode
Restore OTAs
Download latest hotfix from wiki, copy to Kindle root
Update your Kindle
Run the hotfix
Rename OTAs
You can use WiFi once more

Q: No apps load and I'm getting "Unknown ABI!"

A: This happens commonly after you fix the core dump issue. Please use the "Update KForge" functionality in-app to resolve. Also try reboots, refreshes, etc. This requires WiFi.

Note from the kindlemodshelfguy (Author and maintainer)

This is an essential tool for new jailbroken Kindles, especially for those who have not jailbroken before! We HIGHLY recommend you use it! Penguins will continue to add mods as people give permission.

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Created and maintained by Penguins.