KPM Support

KPM Support

Need help with KPM? You've come to the right place. This page provides resources for getting support with KPM installation, configuration, and usage.

Common Issues and Solutions

Installation Problems

• Installation script fails to download: Check your network connection and make sure your Kindle can access GitHub
• Permission denied errors: Make sure you're running the install script with appropriate permissions
• "Command not found" after installation: Ensure that KPM's installation directory is in your PATH

Package Management Issues

• Unable to find packages: Check /etc/kpm/kpm_mirrors.conf for errors.
• Package installation fails: Check for error messages that might indicate the cause, such as dependency issues or network problems
• Package works incorrectly: Contact the package maintainer or check the package's documentation

Configuration Issues

• Repository connection errors: Verify that the repository URL is correct and accessible
• Custom repository not recognized: Check your repository configuration in /etc/kpm/kpm_mirrors.conf

Contact Support

If you can't find a solution to your problem, there are several ways to get help:

GitHub Issues: Submit a detailed bug report on our GitHub Issues page

When reporting issues, please include:

• KPM version (kpm --version)
• Kindle model and firmware version
• Detailed description of the problem
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Any error messages or logs

Documentation

Our documentation is the best place to start for many questions:

• Installation Guide
• Basic Usage
• Advanced Features
• FAQ

Community Resources

• KPM Wiki (community-maintained)
• MobileRead Forums
• r/kindlejailbreak on Reddit

Contributing to Support

If you've solved a problem that others might encounter, consider:

1. Adding it to our FAQ
2. Creating a tutorial in the Tutorials section
3. Helping other users in our community channels

Your contributions help make KPM better for everyone.