Install Kindle Legacy

Package: gzreader-kindle-legacy-<version>.zip — for the Kindle 2, Kindle Keyboard (3), Kindle DX and DX Graphite. Built on KOReader's kindle-legacy package.

1. Jailbreak and install KUAL

You need a jailbroken Kindle with KUAL: Jailbreaking and rooting → Kindle 2, 3, DX. Turn on airplane mode first (the Kindle 2 and DX have no Wi‑Fi to turn off).

2. Download

From the latest release, take gzreader-kindle-legacy-<version>.zip.

3. Copy it to the Kindle

1. Connect the Kindle to the computer with USB; it shows up as a drive.
2. Unzip the package on the computer. Inside are the folders koreader, extensions and launchpad.
3. Copy those folders to the top of the Kindle's drive, merging with any folders of the same name already there (your books in documents and KUAL's own extensions folder stay; GZreader adds extensions/koreader and launchpad/koreader.ini). If an old KOReader is installed, its koreader folder is replaced.
4. Eject the Kindle safely and unplug it.

4. Start GZreader

• Open the KUAL book, then GZreader → Start GZreader. Start GZreader (no framework) stops the Kindle's own software while GZreader runs: more free memory, and the Kindle restarts its home screen when you exit.
• Or press Shift, G, G (the last book), Shift, G, L (the library) or Shift, G, N (without the Kindle's framework): the launchpad shortcuts.

The setup guide runs on the first start (After installing).

Notes for these Kindles

• Kindle 2 and DX have no Wi‑Fi: GZreader notices and syncs through a web page on a computer instead, with the Kindle plugged in. → Sync with a computer
• Keys: a letter for everything, shown next to each entry; Menu opens the quick panel. → Using GZreader
• Clock: these Kindles keep UTC; set Settings → General → Time and date → Time zone.
• Flash on every page turn is on by default against ghosting (Settings → General → Screen → E-ink settings).
• Audio: audiobooks, Plex music and read aloud in the Kindle's own voice (Shift + Sym).
• DX: the bigger screen gets two shelves on Home and bigger books in Downloads.

Updating and uninstalling: Updating and uninstalling.