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WinterBreak
WinterBreak is a Kindle jailbreak utilising Mesquito
- Root exploit
- Stable
- Low brick risk
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Latest release · 28 Jun 2026v2.1.0
Fixes issues where the jailbreak may run more than once
Before you start
- How hard is it?
- EasyCopy a file or use a web page. No extra software.
- What you need
- A computer
- Can it break my device?
- Very unlikely to break anything.
- Can I undo it?
- The project doesn't say. Assume you can't.
Open the installerOpens kindlemodding.github.io
Did it work for you?
Did WinterBreak v2.1.0 work on your Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3?
No reports yet for v2.1.0.
One-tap reports from owners. Bricked reports are checked before they count.
Compatibility
Devices: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3.
No compatibility information yet.
Getting started
From the project's README ("Installation Instructions"):
https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/WinterBreak
Consult the release notes for any exceptions.
Risk and recovery
- Brick risk
- Low
- Requires opening the device
- No
Releases
| Version | Name | Released |
|---|---|---|
| v2.1.0 | —Latest | 28 June 2026 |
| v2.0.0 | — | 26 June 2026 |
| v1.7.0 | — | 8 April 2025 |
| v1.6.0 | — | 25 March 2025 |
| v1.5.0 | — | 27 February 2025 |
| v1.4.1 | — | 3 January 2025 |
| v1.4.0 | — | 3 January 2025 |
| v1.3.0 | — | 2 January 2025 |
| v1.1.0 | WinterBreak v1.1.0 | 2 January 2025 |
| v1.0.0a | WinterBreak v1.0.0a | 1 January 2025 |
| v1.0.0 | WinterBreak v1.0.0 - Better Late Than Never | 1 January 2025 |