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If you face any issues, please check the [troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section
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If your Kindle is running a firmware version lower than `5.18.1` and **is not yet registered**, make sure to follow [these steps to prevent your Kindle from automatically updating](../prevent-auto-update/) before registering your device with Amazon. This will help you avoid an automatic firmware update during the registration process.
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If your Kindle is running a firmware version lower than `5.18.1` and **is not yet registered**, make sure to follow [these steps to prevent your Kindle from automatically updating](../prevent-auto-update.html) before registering your device with Amazon. This will help you avoid an automatic firmware update during the registration process.
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## Installation Guide
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<h2>Airplane Mode</h2>
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<p>Turn on Airplane mode on your Kindle</p>
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<img src="./airplane_mode.png" />
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<img src="./airplane_mode.png" />
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‎jailbreaking/prevent-auto-update.md‎

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You can use a simple script to fill your Kindle's storage with dummy files, leaving only a small amount of free space. This script is available in the [Kindle-Filler-Disk GitHub repository](https://github.com/bastianmarin/Kindle-Filler-Disk/) along with other useful scripts for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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### Step-by-Step Tutorial
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#### 1. Put Your Kindle in Airplane Mode
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- On your Kindle, swipe down from the top to open Quick Actions.
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- Tap the **Airplane Mode** icon to enable it. This will disconnect Wi-Fi and prevent updates during the process.
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#### 2. Connect Your Kindle to Your Computer via USB
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- Use a USB cable to connect your Kindle to your computer.
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- Wait for the Kindle to appear as a USB drive.
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#### 3. Download the Disk Filler Script
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- Go to the [Kindle-Filler-Disk GitHub repository](https://github.com/bastianmarin/Kindle-Filler-Disk/).
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- Download the appropriate script for your operating system:
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- **Windows:** `kindle_disk_filler.ps1`
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- **macOS/Linux:** `kindle_disk_filler.sh`
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#### 4. Run the Script
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##### On Windows:
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- Copy `Filler.ps1` to the root directory of your Kindle (the main folder you see when you open the Kindle drive).
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- Open **PowerShell** in the folder containing `Filler.ps1`.
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- Tip: In File Explorer, hold **Shift** and right-click in the folder background, then select "Open PowerShell window here".
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- Or, click the address bar, type `powershell`, and press Enter.
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```powershell
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powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\Filler.ps1
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Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass
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.\Filler.ps1
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- Follow the on-screen prompts to select how much free space to leave (20 MB is recommended).
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- The script will create files in a folder called `fill_disk` on your Kindle until only the specified free space remains.
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- Copy `Filler.sh` to the root directory of your Kindle (the main folder you see when you open the Kindle drive).
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- The script will create files in a folder called `fill_disk` on your Kindle until only the specified free space remains.
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- On your Kindle, go to **Settings > Device Options > Device Info** (or similar).
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> **Important Note:** After filling your Kindle's storage, check its contents in the **main folder** (root directory) and delete any files ending with `.bin` or named `update.bin.tmp.partial`. These files are automatic update attempts by the Kindle and should be removed to prevent the device from trying to install an update when you free up space.
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<div id="guide">
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<div class="buttons">
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<button class="btn btn-orange" id="prev">Previous Step</button>
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<button class="btn btn-green" id="next">Next Step</button>
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<h2>1. Put Your Kindle in Airplane Mode</h2>
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<p>Turn on Airplane mode on your Kindle</p>
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<img src="./Winterbreak/airplane_mode.png" />
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<h2>2. Connect Your Kindle to Your Computer via USB</h2>
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<p>Use a USB cable to connect your Kindle to your computer.</p>
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<img src="./Prevent/usb-mode.png"/>
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<p>Wait for the Kindle to appear as a USB drive.</p>
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<h2>3. Download the Disk Filler Script</h2>
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<p>Go to the <a href="https://github.com/bastianmarin/Kindle-Filler-Disk/">Kindle-Filler-Disk GitHub repository</a>.</p>
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<img src="./Prevent/github-files.png"/>
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<p>Download the appropriate script for your operating system:</p>
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<span><strong>Windows:</strong> <code>kindle_disk_filler.ps1</code></span><br/>
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<span><strong>macOS/Linux:</strong> <code>kindle_disk_filler.sh</code></span>
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<h2>4. Move the Script to Your Kindle</h2>
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<p>Copy the downloaded script file to the root directory of your Kindle (the main folder you see when you open the Kindle as a USB drive).</p>
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<img src="./Prevent/root-main.png"/>
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<span><strong>Windows:</strong> <code>kindle_disk_filler.ps1</code></span><br/>
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<span><strong>macOS/Linux:</strong> <code>kindle_disk_filler.sh</code></span>
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<h2>5. Run the Script</h2>
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<p class="version-label">Windows:</p>
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<p>Open File Explorer and navigate to your Kindle drive.</p>
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<p>Right-click <code>kindle_disk_filler.ps1</code> and select <strong>Run with PowerShell</strong>.</p>
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<p>If you see an execution policy error, open PowerShell in the Kindle drive and run:</p>
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<pre><code>powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\kindle_disk_filler.ps1</code></pre>
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<p>Open a terminal in the Kindle drive where <code>kindle_disk_filler.sh</code> is located.</p>
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<pre><code>chmod +x kindle_disk_filler.sh</code></pre>
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<pre><code>./kindle_disk_filler.sh</code></pre>
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<img src="./Prevent/run-script.png"/>
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<p>On your Kindle, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Device Options &gt; Device Info</strong> (or similar).</p>
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<img src="./Prevent/final.png"/>
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<p>With storage nearly full, connect to Wi-Fi and register your Kindle to your Amazon account. The device will not be able to download updates due to lack of space.</p>
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<p>Immediately after registration, enable <strong>Airplane Mode</strong> to prevent any update attempts.</p>
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<p>Proceed with the next jailbreak steps (such as WinterBreak).</p>
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<strong>Important Note:</strong> After filling your Kindle's storage, check its contents in the <strong>main folder</strong> (root directory) and delete any files ending with <code>.bin</code> or named <code>update.bin.tmp.partial</code>. These files are automatic update attempts by the Kindle and should be removed to prevent the device from trying to install an update when you free up space.
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<style>
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.version-block {
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}
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.version-label {
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font-weight: bold;
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<script>new Guide("guide");</script>
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For more scripts and detailed guides, visit the [Kindle-Filler-Disk GitHub repository](https://github.com/bastianmarin/Kindle-Filler-Disk/).

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