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After seeing similar questions get asked and answered several time over, I thought this might be helpful (not least for myself). No particular order for now. Feel free to propose additional Q/A or edits--I'll credit accordingly. Thanks to our moderator (original_ganjaman) for making this a sticky.
This is meant to be a quick reference that either briefly answers a question or links to the answer--for issues with more or less known solutions. This is not the best place to post new, previously unanswered questions.
If you found this FAQ useful, do click on the "Thanks" button on the left.
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JELLYBEAN (Added 12 May 2013+)
Q1: Can it be that the wait is over?
Indeed. Some ten months after the ICS update to our beloved SGT7.7 (and the release of JB into the wild), the Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.2) update has finally arrived. As of now, the ROM for Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia (PDA= P6800DXMD3, CSC = P6800OLBMD3) is available; and only for the P6800 (not the P6810). If you device came from the appropriate locations and have an appropriate stock ROM, you should be able to update via Kies. Else, download the file from Sammobile.com (search for "P6800").
The two main methods for flashing the ROM (not counting officially via Kies) are ODIN, and MobileODIN (requires a rooted device before flashing). Instructions for using both can be found here. Flashing with MobileODIN can be done preserving root, which is convenient. I have upgraded my SGT7.7 (Hong Kong model) with the Singapore ROM, using MobileODIN, wiping cache and data (thus losing my old apps, etc.), but preserving root--apparently, doing it this way can help avoid some potential wifi issues (reported in the forums), and battery life.
Q2: What languages are available in the SEA ROM (PDA = P6800DXMD3, CSC = P6800OLBMD3)?
As the ROM is meant for Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia), the available languages are: English (UK), English (US), Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil (?), Tieng Viet, Korean and Chinese (Simplified). A workaround for getting additional input languages is described in this post. Alternatively, you can also install swype (from Play Store), which has the option for downloading ton of additional input languages.
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ICE CREAM SANDWICH (Added 6 July 2012; edited 27 July 2012)
Q1: Whaa...?
As of the time of posting, the Android 4.0 ICS upgrade is only available via Kies for devices from Austria, and as more recently, Hong Kong. However, it is possible to download a copy of the respective ROMs from sammobile.com--search for "P6800" (3g/wifi version) or "P6810 (wifi only version). The .zip file is 590+MB. Be sure to get the correct ROM as the one for the P6800 will not work on the P6810 and vice versa. The ROMs do seem to work on devices from a variety of countries (not counting the Verizon 7.7). A list of languages supported in the Austria ROM can be found here. See here for discussion of the Hong Kong ROM.
The two main methods for flashing the ROM (not counting officially via Kies) are ODIN, and MobileODIN (requires a rooted device before flashing). Instructions for using both can be found here. Flashing with MobileODIN can be done preserving root, which is convenient. A detailed and guide using ODIN can also be found here.
It is also possible to flash with HEIMDALL--but just make sure that it is not Ver. 1.3.2 (1.3.1 works fine). The main bits: heimdall flash --cache cache.img --factoryfs factoryfs.img --hidden hidden.img --modem modem.bin --recovery recovery.img --secondary-boot Sbl.bin --kernel zImage; then CWM can be flashed with heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img (cgm999)
Flashing the ICS Rom over a STOCK Rom (both rooted and unrooted) preserves settings and most of the third-party apps, i.e., wiping is not required. (All told, this is also probably the safest way to proceed.) Mileage varies if flashing over non-stock Roms. (UPDATE--wintermute000 writes: "...doing a clear data/factory reset in locerra's Clockwork Recovery is 100% safe, the brick bug affects STOCK recovery.
More information on the brick bug and whether it affects ICS on the 7.7; also this.).
Some of the issues involving missing or non-functioning stock apps seems resolved if the a factory reset is done after flashing (settings>Back up and reset>Factory data reset; or when off, hold volume up and briefly press power to access option to factory reset). UPDATE--WildmanJoe writes: "...following a suggestion from another member on the board, I have found that it is not necessary to do a factory reset if your stock apps don't work. Just go to settings>applications and clear the data for the stock apps that don't work. It is tedious, however, it eliminates the factory reset brick risk..."
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK AS IT IS POSSIBLE TO BRICK YOUR DEVICE (see this discussion, and this.)
See here for a database of successful/unsuccessful upgrade configurations. (Do also contribute your own experience.)
Q2: What's it like?
As anticipated, the tab is way more responsive with ICS rather than Honeycomb. But having said that, ICS for the SGT7.7 does come with Samsung's 'enhancements', which means touchwiz (and no stock ICS Launcher). The Email, Contacts, Calendar ("S-Planner"), Messaging, Clock, etc. apps are also from Samsung. On the bright side, the unable-to-write-to-externalSD problem seems solved.
Q3: How do I modify the looks of it?
As with Honeycomb, an alternative launcher is still recommended (unless you have a special love for touchwiz). Possibilities include the old favorites ADW Launcher Ex, Go Launcher, LauncherPro, etc., but now also including those that only work with ICS and above: e.g., Nova and Apex. Furthermore, you can also install a status bar that looks (mostly) like stock ICS with this mod.
Q4: Can I install stock Google apps?
Search for "Android 4 ICS Calendar", "Android 4 ICS Messaging SMS" and "Android 4 ICS Launcher" by Tim Hutt in Play Store.
Q5: What about the Browser?
A Samsung tweaked version. You can always install Google Chrome (Play Store)--but this one does not work with flash--or Dolphin HD.
Q6: What about the keyboard(s)?
Comes with a Samsung keyboard, swype, and voice input. The version of Swype that comes with the Rom supports a limited number of languages, and there is no option to download more languages. If you want to use swype with other languages, go to the swype website, sign up for a free account, and follow the instructions to install swype beta. Swype beta can coexist with the version of swype that came with the Rom, and allows the possibility of installing additional languages (including Arabic, Korean, Chinese, etc.).
If what you want is the stock ICS keyboard, search for "IceCream Sandwich-ICS Keyboard" in the Play Store.
Q7: Can I root?
Yes and no. To be more precise: a rooted stock Honeycomb Rom can be upgraded to ICS via MobileODIN while preserving root. Update: here is a method to root the ICS rom.
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HONEYCOMB (Older version of the FAQ)
Q1: Surely this thing with its speedy processor should feel more responsive?
A: First and foremost, this thing is very speedy and responsive (see e.g., this discussion). Ok, ok, the general consensus is that Honeycomb (Android 3.0) and Samsung Touchwiz (the default launcher) are holding back the otherwise stellar hardware a little. The only solution for the first is to wait for the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwish (Android 4.0) update, slated to be released July 2012.
What can--and arguably should--be done in the meantime is to change the launcher. ADW Launcher Ex*, Go Launcher, LauncherPro, and SPB all options. Apart from being much faster, more responsible and less of a resource hog, they are also much more customizable compared to Touchwiz (search in Market for various themes and icon packs). Some worry that since Touchwiz is not removed (it can't be on stock unrooted rom), it might still be in the background. If you are afraid that it is taking up valuable processor cycles, remove all homescreen widgets on Touchwiz to make yourself feel better, like I did.
*Jade Eyed Wolf has put up a very useful video tutorial on how to use ADW here (the thread is here). To get rid of the top statusbar in ADW, see this.
Q2: Is there a way to make the system font size larger without rooting?
There is an app for that; though this is probably be a better way for the those who have rooted their device (omarrabbat).
Q3: I am unable to write to the external sd card (from within Android) using anything other than the stock file manager; is there something wrong with me?
A: No, you're fine. That's how it is out of the box. The solution requires rooting (see Q4 below) the device and changing the permissions for the sd card. See here. (You can of course write to the sd card with Windows explorer after connecting the Tab to the PC via the USB cable.) Another method for solving the problem is available here; note that you will also need the device to be rooted, and have CWM Recovery installed, beforehand (lowem).
Q4: How do I get root access?
One guide is here; another (with instructions to unroot) is here.
Q5: Why can't I seem to change the lockscreen wallpaper?
Settings>Screen>Screen display>Lock screen. At which point you should be in Gallery (or if, like me, you have an alternative pic viewer--e.g., QuickPic--installed, the dialogue box should ask you to "select wallpaper from"...). Select photo of choice, but make sure to crop with Gallery, and presto. See discussion here.
Q6: How do I get movies and tv shows onto the tab?
See this discussion.
Q7: How do I connect my tab to my PC using a USB cable? Wireless?
Make sure that the appropriate drivers are installed on the PC (e.g., download and install Samsung Kies. When plugged in, Windows should recognize the tab as an MTP device, which allows one to browse both the internal storage and the external sd card in Explorer. The option to convert files as you copy to the device is not a good idea (see this). Best to do any conversion you want on the PC. It's safe to disconnect by simply pulling out the USB cable.
For wireless file transfers (and much more), try Airdroid, which works, and is free.
Q8: What's a good pdf reader for this baby?
There are several good choices: EBookDroid, Repligo, EzPDF, Mantano, Aldiko...
Additional input (for compiling this page) from: lousyfer, lowem, cgm999, Wildmanjoe, wintermute000
Reply from Samsung re: ICS for P6800
Dear XXXX,
Thank you for contacting Samsung Customer Care.
Unfortunately we do not have any details with regards to when an update will come for your device. Rest assured the development team are working on the next update and your issue has been noted .
If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Samsung Customer Care.
Thank you for contacting Samsung.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXX
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Dear Samsung team member, can you please pressure the product team to release an upgrade to this device as the screen fonts are so small its very difficult to use.
I have read in a number of forums that customers are not happy with this problem and some believe that it will be fixed with the release of ICS for this device.
I bought the product with the intention of using it for work and its painfull to read. I really hope something can be done to fix this urgently.
Kind regards
XXXX
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Q3: I am unable to write to the external sd card using anything other than the stock file manager; is there something wrong with me?
A: No, you're fine. That's how it is out of the box. The solution requires rooting (see Q4 below) the device and changing the permissions for the sd card. See here.
I can rite to SD card and device with windows explorer. i did not root. I am using windows 7.
lousyfer said:
Q3: I am unable to write to the external sd card using anything other than the stock file manager; is there something wrong with me?
A: No, you're fine. That's how it is out of the box. The solution requires rooting (see Q4 below) the device and changing the permissions for the sd card. See here.
I can rite to SD card and device with windows explorer. i did not root. I am using windows 7.
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Thanks for the Samsung info. I was referring to writing the external sd from within Android. (See the linked discussion in the FAQ.)
Thanks for this
Theory said:
Thanks for the Samsung info. I was referring to writing the external sd from within Android. (See the linked discussion in the FAQ.)
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Thanks - i can write to SD card from within android using their stock file manager without any issues
Hi, a weird thing happened here. I paired my tab with two Bluetooth headsets and both work fine. Paired it with my laptop and another laptop, but it can't send or receive files from either. Any ideas?
P.s. thanks for the page!!
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium
7.7 and kies
hey there.. i got my tab 7.7 yesterday in singapore, official samsung store. now i try to connect it to kies but he always say me: your model is not working with kies 2.0.
i use it with my galaxy s 2, no probs, and also kies air.. nope..
i use last kies version and win 7 pro
n.b.: even in wifi, kies doesnt work and my S2 is rooted..
i need to sync with outlook, thats why i need kies..
thanks guys for a quick solution..
deckensian said:
Hi, a weird thing happened here. I paired my tab with two Bluetooth headsets and both work fine. Paired it with my laptop and another laptop, but it can't send or receive files from either. Any ideas?
P.s. thanks for the page!!
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium
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I've used Bluetooth File Transfer app from the market on my SGS phone to send files to my paired GT-P6810. It works great. Remember though that BT is sloooow so use alternate, egWiFi, for large files.
FarmBoi said:
I've used Bluetooth File Transfer app from the market on my SGS phone to send files to my paired GT-P6810. It works great. Remember though that BT is sloooow so use alternate, egWiFi, for large files.
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Thanks a lot for the info, will try it out.
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium
occhiblughiaccio said:
hey there.. i got my tab 7.7 yesterday in singapore, official samsung store. now i try to connect it to kies but he always say me: your model is not working with kies 2.0.
i use it with my galaxy s 2, no probs, and also kies air.. nope..
i use last kies version and win 7 pro
n.b.: even in wifi, kies doesnt work and my S2 is rooted..
i need to sync with outlook, thats why i need kies..
thanks guys for a quick solution..
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I can't offer a solution but would be keen to see if anyone can. I have the same problem. My 7.7 3G just won't connect to Kies. I'm running Vista, but will soon have a new PC with Win 7, so will try again then.
No probs with my SG2
scarytas said:
I can't offer a solution but would be keen to see if anyone can. I have the same problem. My 7.7 3G just won't connect to Kies. I'm running Vista, but will soon have a new PC with Win 7, so will try again then.
No probs with my SG2
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Mine is running on kies with no problems. If useful I have win 7 and downloaded kies from Samsung website.
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium
no way.. i tried everything.. he recognize kies air.. but no kies.. win 7 and last samsung kies..
Hi,
Had the same issue. Fixed it by deinstallimg Kies, make regclean, install Kies from scratch.
Worked fine for me ;-)
i did.. still same problem..
For Q3, found a slightly easier way via the "update.zip" method over at this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458021
It's under Tab 7 Plus forum but I've tried it and it works for Tab 7.7 as well.
lowem said:
For Q3, found a slightly easier way via the "update.zip" method over at this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458021
It's under Tab 7 Plus forum but I've tried it and it works for Tab 7.7 as well.
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This is good. The original poster noted that the method "won't work for a device that doesn't have CWM Recovery installed." What about your own 7.7: was it rooted and did you have CWM Recovery installed when you use the update.zip?
Theory said:
This is good. The original poster noted that the method "won't work for a device that doesn't have CWM Recovery installed." What about your own 7.7: was it rooted and did you have CWM Recovery installed when you use the update.zip?
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Yes, my Tab 7.7 is rooted, using the root.zip method discussed here. And yes also to the second, I installed the CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7 discussed here.
What is the LOST.DIR folder?
Can the folder itself or the files within them be removed?
Is there a safe way to remove the tablet from the connection a computer via USB?
uncle_buckman said:
What is the LOST.DIR folder?
Can the folder itself or the files within them be removed?
Is there a safe way to remove the tablet from the connection a computer via USB?
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Not sure.
I've always just pulled my USB cable out. Doesn't seem to be any issue. I suppose it's more proper to effect it on the PC first.
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium
Windows doesn't have an "eject" or "safely remove hardware" option for devices connected via MTP--at least, not one like it does for HDDs, flash drives, or other USB mass storage devices. As long as you're not using the connection it's fine to just unplug it.
Hello, I have a B5510, and had managed to root and install link2sd to free up some space on my internal memory even though I had reduced the phone's applications to the "basic essential".
I noticed that even by moving apps with link2sd, the free internal space was not increasing and was getting an error with the dalvik-cache. I tried to move the dalvik-cache to the sdext2 partition since that is where link2sd was looking for it, however accidentally removed it. Unfortunately with it I must have removed also the links to the apps on the sd card and was left with only a handful of useless applications.
After trying to find a solution for that, it seemed that the only option I had was to do a factory reset, which I did. Despite having regained access of the google market application, I am unable to log onto the internet / wifi, and register my samsung phone. The phone seems to be continuously on standby at "obtaining ip address...". If I try to set a static ip, it seems like the device is connected to the wifi but it actually isn't, or at least, I can't register it to find out since my only application with access to the internet is google market.
I don't know whether the loss of functionality is due to having removed the dalvik-cache or some samsung related applications like samsung apps. In any, I wish I could find a way to restore my phone to what it was before. I thought that maybe I could flash cyanogenmod but didn't find a version for my phone. However I really don't wish to remove the stock OS and would like to restore it as is. Do you guys have any suggestions, experiences, or any helpful advice? I really don't know what to do. I asked for help to samsung but I don't know whether they'll help since the device is rooted.
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Hello, I have a B5510...
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My suggestion would be to use Odin to flash your original firmware onto your handset as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678568
If you cannot find the correct firmware in that thread (most likely as the files have not been converted it seems...huh!) then post in this thread and ask Doky73 very very nicely to convert the firmware files for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678568
You will need to know what firmware you are currently running - you can probably check yourself on sammobile to see if that is available, once you know the stock for your phone you can search google - it may already be out there converted and ready to go!
Once that is flashed delete everything off the SD card and format and repartition it again then start afresh - good luck! :good:
Stokey
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My suggestion would be to...
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Hello stokey and thanks for your quick suggestion! I've been looking all over the website trying to understand and apparently the best solution would be to flash the firmware with odin 1.85.
I've found the details of my firmware being the Italy version:
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HIDSWVER B5510XXLF3/B5510ITVLF1/B5510XILE1/B5510XXLF3
ANDROIDVERSION 2.3.6
BASEBANDVERSION B5510XILE1
KERNELVERSION 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #103
BUILDNUMBER GINGERBREAD.XXLF3
and it seems I also found a download from sampro.pl
I'm hoping this goes well because it seems like I've only managed to take the situation from bad to worse so far! If you have any experience with odin, do you believe the phone (wifi especially) should work correctly after flashing?
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Hello stokey and thanks...
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Ok, I've downloaded a stock firmware corresponding to my original IDs, split it up with Ordinatrix and flashed it with Odin and it worked! It's back as new! Thanks a lot stokey and everyone for your very helpful threads, I thought my phone was good as dead!!
I've been waiting around for more than a week for my second "new" NST to update. It finally did so yesterday. The update has been mentioned on the Mobileread forums and one XDA member has already asked about rooting it so I thought I'd see what I could learn. You apparently won't learn anything from B&N as they either respond as if this is something that should not happen (so beware!) or they say it provides minor enhancements. There is no notice of the update on their cobweb-ridden website for the NST, no opportunity to do a manual update. It takes about a week of WiFi on all the time to catch the rolling push.
Edit: B&N has since posted the update zip on their website. For users with non-US firmwares, I recommend flashing US 1.2.1 firmware (see https://sites.google.com/site/xcdguides/nook/nookB&N). You cannot register 1.2.1 but you can update it before registering. At the "welcome" screen connect the device to your PC and transfer the update zip from B&N. Let the device sleep and it will do the update. Then you can register if you desire.
Edit: The time for OTA updates is past and I'm not sure if devices still running 1.2.1 will act up in any way. Certainly you won't be able to contact B&N servers and this could lead to connection error messages when WiFi is turned on.
What's new?
I can't claim to have done a thorough shakedown but there is no obvious change in the device on FW 1.2.2. I suspect this is a security update to keep the devices in line with new security measures on B&N servers so that owners can still spend money at B&N via the devices But I was curious to see if the cacerts.bks file had been changed since some certificates have already failed (a few of which have been fixed already by @tshoulihane to keep the Kindle app working). No joy there--not that I was surprised. B&N doesn't need cacerts to ensure correct negotiation with their servers via their own apps. Everything seems exactly the same.
To update or not to update
If, like me, you rooted your device earlier with NookManager, the update will fail and your device will spontaneously reboot. This behavior (occurring every Sunday morning as I listened to NPR on the TuneIn app) is what lead me to the conclusion that it was the update process. If you don't give a hoot about the update but you're not keen on having your device reboot on a whim, here is a fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34433959&postcount=3
Edit: well, that seemed to work at first, but then the weekly reboots began until I finally updated.
I don't know about other rooting methods potentially interfering with the update process.
If you just must have the update, it is likely you will need to restore your device to stock, re-register it, and leave WiFi on for a week or so until the update occurs (I left mine on the Library screen so I would know when a reboot--taking you to Home--occurred).
Edit: at this point, you will have to manually download the 1.2.2 update zip from B&N and manually install it on your device. This will require you to invoke a factory re-image as the update will not work on a rooted device. A NookManager card (even an old one) can be used to start the factory reset. Once that's done and you're at the "Welcome" screen, connect your device to your PC and drag the 1.2.2 update zip to the "Nook" drive. Let the device sleep. Come back in awhile and see if the update zip is still visible on the "Nook" drive. If it's gone, the update has been done. Now for rooting.....
Can I root it?
The short answer is "yes".
NookManager is versatile and wonderful, but it does have a bit of dust on it by now. I plan to look into that and start another thread. For now, there are two files which need to be edited in order to use it successfully with FW 1.2.2. You'll want Notepad++ or similar.
Prepare the NookManager card as described in its thread. Examine the prepared card in your PC. You'll see one partition:
NookManager
In that partition find the folder "scripts". You need to edit these two files:
install_nookmods
install_old_installer
In both files the change is the same. Near the top of the file you will find this line:
Code:
if [ "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.0" -a "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.1" ]; then
You want to change it to look like this:
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if [ "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.0" -a "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.1" -a "$SYSTEM" != "1.2.2"]; then
Not sure how touchy spaces, etc., are, but try to follow what's already there. Save the files and you're good to go.
Now....there is an issue with a few apps like Opera Mobile and Tasker not wanting to install. They are the only two I have encountered so far. Here is the "fix": https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76873102&postcount=5
Thanks!!
It works, Thanks! I just rooted my new NSTG with no issues.
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Hi, I have followed all the steps, but when I restarted my Nook its directly booting into NOOK system instead of NookManager.
Can you please help me here, I don't see any logs to upload.
Thanks
tiniwings said:
Hi, I have followed all the steps, but when I restarted my Nook its directly booting into NOOK system instead of NookManager.
Can you please help me here, I don't see any logs to upload.
Thanks
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If it's not booting off the card then one or more of the files on the card must be damaged. Rather than trying to figure it out, it would be easier to just make a new card (try formatting your old one and writing the image again). I wouldn't even make the changes needed for 1.2.2 until you establish whether the card boots. You don't have to use NookManager, just see if it will boot and then exit if it does. Then you can make the needed changes and try again. If it doesn't boot after you've done the minimal edits, then somehow the card has been mishandled. Be sure to eject the card safely from your PC.
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If it's not booting off the card then one or more of the files on the card must be damaged. Rather than trying to figure it out, it would be easier to just make a new card (try formatting your old one and writing the image again). I wouldn't even make the changes needed for 1.2.2 until you establish whether the card boots. You don't have to use NookManager, just see if it will boot and then exit if it does. Then you can make the needed changes and try again. If it doesn't boot after you've done the minimal edits, then somehow the card has been mishandled. Be sure to eject the card safely from your PC.
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Thanks, I have tried multiple times (Format and reload) but till it does not boot into sdcard. I will try once again from scratch in the weekend.
Great!
Its works perfectly, i rooted my nook simple one touch with update 1.2.2
I am in the UK and have a Nook Simple Touch Glow-light. It was on f/w version 1.2.1 and would not connect to the internet. I downloaded the nook_1_2_update.zip from the USA B&N site at copied it to the Nook using the USB connection from my PC. However it would not update to 1.2.2, the zip file just disappears.
I then used the excellent Nook Region Changer, and changed the Nook to USA region. I again wrote the nook_1_2_update.zip file to the Nook using the USB connection, and after the next wake up cycle on my nook it updated to 1.2.2 and allowed me to register on the USA B&N website and browse books, etc, but not do any social media things, and also I cannot buy books or download free ones as I do not have a USA home address, which is required.
I again used Nook Region Changer and put my nook back to UK version, but this process 'lost' the 1.2.2 update so I am back to square one.
Apparently the two firmware updates to move a USA NST/G to FW 1.2.2 (downloaded from USA B&N site) and the one to ove a UK NST/G to 1.2.2 (downloaded from the now defunct UK B&N website) are different and incompatible.
My questions is "Does anyone have a copy of the UK version of the nook_1_2_update.zip file please?"
I would like to thank you guys at XDA for your very comprehensive and detailed information about the NST/G, and the tools supplied.
due23 said:
I am in the UK and have a Nook Simple Touch Glow-light. It was on f/w version 1.2.1 and would not connect to the internet. I downloaded the nook_1_2_update.zip from the USA B&N site at copied it to the Nook using the USB connection from my PC. However it would not update to 1.2.2, the zip file just disappears.
I then used the excellent Nook Region Changer, and changed the Nook to USA region. I again wrote the nook_1_2_update.zip file to the Nook using the USB connection, and after the next wake up cycle on my nook it updated to 1.2.2 and allowed me to register on the USA B&N website and browse books, etc, but not do any social media things, and also I cannot buy books or download free ones as I do not have a USA home address, which is required.
I again used Nook Region Changer and put my nook back to UK version, but this process 'lost' the 1.2.2 update so I am back to square one.
Apparently the two firmware updates to move a USA NST/G to FW 1.2.2 (downloaded from USA B&N site) and the one to ove a UK NST/G to 1.2.2 (downloaded from the now defunct UK B&N website) are different and incompatible.
My questions is "Does anyone have a copy of the UK version of the nook_1_2_update.zip file please?"
I would like to thank you guys at XDA for your very comprehensive and detailed information about the NST/G, and the tools supplied.
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There will never be another update other than the US one you have already tried. I think you may be expecting too much from the device at this point. A made-up USA address might be of some use, but I doubt it. Even with US firmware from the US I could never get the Google stuff to work and I just assume that B&N never cared much about updating URLs and APIs for the social media stuff and just wanted to be sure US customers could still purchase books. But that's my somewhat cynical take.
Anyway, you can always go back to US 1.2.2 and then delete ALL the B&N stuff and build your own reader if that suits you. See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-g-removing-bn-apps-t3972941
Thanks for the quick reply, I will do as you suggest. The Nook is a reasonable little reader and the glowlight is a nice feature.
You are quite right, I think I am expecting a little too much from it.
All the best,
Alan
Hello
I'm looking for update 1.2.2 zip - tried to download from b&n website but its faulty.
I'm trying to turn nook into gps device but cant connect to internet (connecting to wifi but shows network-related error)
I hope version 1.2.2 will fix it.
Thank you
fdxx said:
Hello
I'm looking for update 1.2.2 zip - tried to download from b&n website but its faulty.
I'm trying to turn nook into gps device but cant connect to internet (connecting to wifi but shows network-related error)
I hope version 1.2.2 will fix it.
Thank you
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Faulty? What happens?
Did you remember to do a factory reset before trying the update? You cannot update a rooted device with that zip.
nmyshkin said:
You cannot update a rooted device with that zip.
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maybe thats the problem... I need to find original 1.2.1 (or something) software first and then update...
region change to US is the way to go with 1.2.2 update
fdxx said:
region change to US is the way to go with 1.2.2 update
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Well, yes. I should have asked that question also...
Where does one download the 1.2.2.zip file? It's not on B&N anywhere I can find.
Thank you.
jteed said:
Where does one download the 1.2.2.zip file? It's not on B&N anywhere I can find.
Thank you.
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They didn't make it easy.
Go here: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app...212/~/having-trouble-connecting-to-your-nook?
Scroll down to a list of the various Nook models and click on Nook Simple Touch: 1.2.2
That will drop you down farther on the same page where you'll find manual installation instructions and below that, little pictures of the devices with the word "Download" under each.
Please, someone has the files? The links are down!!!
Thank you
dant3 said:
Please, someone has the files? The links are down!!!
Thank you
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This is a direct link. I just tried it.
https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip
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I am in the UK and have a Nook Simple Touch Glow-light. It was on f/w version 1.2.1 and would not connect to the internet. I downloaded the nook_1_2_update.zip from the USA B&N site at copied it to the Nook using the USB connection from my PC. However it would not update to 1.2.2, the zip file just disappears.
I then used the excellent Nook Region Changer, and changed the Nook to USA region. I again wrote the nook_1_2_update.zip file to the Nook using the USB connection, and after the next wake up cycle on my nook it updated to 1.2.2 and allowed me to register on the USA B&N website and browse books, etc, but not do any social media things, and also I cannot buy books or download free ones as I do not have a USA home address, which is required.
I again used Nook Region Changer and put my nook back to UK version, but this process 'lost' the 1.2.2 update so I am back to square one.
Apparently the two firmware updates to move a USA NST/G to FW 1.2.2 (downloaded from USA B&N site) and the one to ove a UK NST/G to 1.2.2 (downloaded from the now defunct UK B&N website) are different and incompatible.
My questions is "Does anyone have a copy of the UK version of the nook_1_2_update.zip file please?"
I would like to thank you guys at XDA for your very comprehensive and detailed information about the NST/G, and the tools supplied.
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I was having this exact problem but I couldn't use the Nook Region Changer because step #4 is to reset the device which I couldn't do because it couldn't connect to the internet (RAGE!!!). I have spent days trying to sort this out it's absolutely ridiculous.
I have finally found this page: https://heeed.net/resetting-a-nook-simple-touch/ which has helped me to reset it to factory settings and get it working to a basic level again without being registered.
I'm furious really that B&N won't give us a working update so we can at least use Wifi on our devices, WTF?! Disgusting customer service! Anyway, hope that link helps someone else!
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I was having this exact problem but I couldn't use the Nook Region Changer because step #4 is to reset the device which I couldn't do because it couldn't connect to the internet (RAGE!!!). I have spent days trying to sort this out it's absolutely ridiculous.
I have finally found this page: https://heeed.net/resetting-a-nook-simple-touch/ which has helped me to reset it to factory settings and get it working to a basic level again without being registered.
I'm furious really that B&N won't give us a working update so we can at least use Wifi on our devices, WTF?! Disgusting customer service! Anyway, hope that link helps someone else!
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Well, I also have learned a bit since my original post. See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/nst-g-dealing-with-non-us-aka-uk-devices-in-2021.4233411/
I think there are options there which may give you a better result.
I have a rooted Nook Simple Touch running the 1.2.1 firmware since ~2015 and it has been a while since I had not need to use the internet/wifi and because of that I missed all the news about the firmware update to support the secure TLS stuff.
Today, I tried to install additional dictionaries from the settings menu, but it stays at "connecting" forever and I think it is because of the outdated firmware.
I read the post on this forum and noticed that the update method doesn't work for rooted devices and the only alternative is to restore a stock image, update the firmware and then root it again. (https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-nstg-fw-1-2-2-update-t3785566)
But, since I don't remember how I rooted it and the other customization I did, I think I'll probably miss something and then it is not worth doing it.
Then, I wanted to ask if someone has the stock files for the dictionaries to share (preferably the German and Spanish ones), and if just copying them to `/system/media/reference` will be enough to make the Nook think they were installed or would I need to do something else?
Similar to this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-reader-stock-dictionary-oxford-gb-t3942496)
ETA:
If you have a NST with 1.2.2 firmware (the newest one (2018) that can access the internet) , can you check if Settings > Reader > Dictionaries is available and if you can download the other dictionaries.
And If it is not too much trouble, can you download them and then extract the files and upload them.
Thank you.
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Today, I tried to install additional dictionaries from the settings menu, but it stays at "connecting" forever and I think it is because of the outdated firmware.
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Wait, how does that work?! I've never seen that option in Settings. Are we really talking about the NST? I know the Glowlight model (as opposed to the NST Glowlight) has the option to download other dictionaries, but I don't think the NST versions of the hardware ever did.
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Wait, how does that work?! I've never seen that option in Settings. Are we really talking about the NST? I know the Glowlight model (as opposed to the NST Glowlight) has the option to download other dictionaries, but I don't think the NST versions of the hardware ever did.
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I confirmed that mine is indeed a Simple Touch and its model number is BNRV300, but I don't know if there is more than one NST model.
I have a NST *without* the glowlight, and I can see it on Settings > Reader > Manage Dictionaries, and I can also access it when I search a word while reading by clicking on a button labelled "Change Dictionaries."
Someone (Renate NST???) mentioned that the extra dictionaries are stored in a different folder, but I'm not sure if she is talking about the official dictionaries or some custom ones that use some extra software.
@nmyshkin, I hadn't thought that most users wouldn't know about the other dictionaries, and after thinking about, I noticed that I only found them by chance.
I edited the original message to provide more details on that.
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@nmyshkin, I hadn't thought that most users wouldn't know about the other dictionaries, and after thinking about, I noticed that I only found them by chance.
I edited the original message to provide more details on that.
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OK, but there is still much to be sorted out. I have attached a screenshot of the stock 1.2.2 Settings>Reader (no dictionary sub-level) below. It is all I have ever seen in many years of using the NST on FW 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. If I had seen what you are describing I would have tried to include it in my expanded Nook Settings app. But there is nothing else. No way to go to another screen, etc.
So....what does your device display in the "About Your Nook" section? It doesn't seem possible that it's US firmware. I can understand dictionary options in the UK firmware because maybe some would cross the Channel, but not the US firmware.
Curiouser and curiouser.
Edith, another thought. If, back in the day, you installed a custom ROM like the one cooked up by @pinguy1982, that may be the difference. I believe that ROM was based on UK firmware. If that's it, you're out of luck unless you can find someone who actually installed these dictionaries because with FW 1.2.1 the difference between the UK and US firmware was eliminated, and you can't do anything vis-a-vis B&N with FW 1.2.1 any longer.
OK, but there is still much to be sorted out. I have attached a screenshot of the stock 1.2.2 Settings>Reader (no dictionary sub-level) below. It is all I have ever seen in many years of using the NST on FW 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. If I had seen what you are describing I would have tried to include it in my expanded Nook Settings app. But there is nothing else. No way to go to another screen, etc.
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Mine has two entries inside Reader, the first one to configure the buttons as in your screenshot, and the one to manage the dictionaries.
So....what does your device display in the "About Your Nook" section? It doesn't seem possible that it's US firmware. I can understand dictionary options in the UK firmware because maybe some would cross the Channel, but not the US firmware.
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It has some info about the account registered, the MAC address and Serial number, and the info about the model/firmware only have:
Software version -> 1.2.1
Model Number -> BNRV300
But it doesn't say anything about it being the US or UK version.
I think it is the UK since I have the Oxford dictionary named as `ox_en_GB.db` inside the dictionary folder.
When I checked the update zip on B&N site it had different files, which I think refer to the Merriam-Webster for the US version.
Edith, another thought. If, back in the day, you installed a custom ROM like the one cooked up by @pinguy1982, that may be the difference. I believe that ROM was based on UK firmware. If that's it, you're out of luck unless you can find someone who actually installed these dictionaries because with FW 1.2.1 the difference between the UK and US firmware was eliminated, and you can't do anything vis-a-vis B&N with FW 1.2.1 any longer.
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It has been too long for me to remember exactly what I did, but I think I hadn't flashed a custom ROM because I only wanted to root it to install some random apk to read manga and I hadn't modified the ones for epubs.
renatogoes said:
I think it is the UK since I have the Oxford dictionary named as `ox_en_GB.db` inside the dictionary folder.
When I checked the update zip on B&N site it had different files, which I think refer to the Merriam-Webster for the US version.
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I think so, too, but I want to check the 1.2.1 UK update zip (the final UK only version) and see what's inside. If that's where the difference is, then those dictionaries are probably long gone. Even if one were to install the Settings app from the UK version, the URLs for fetching the dictionaries would likely point to non-existent UK servers that B&N shut down long ago.
It would be interesting to know if the dictionary format changed from the NST to the "Glowlight" model (still not sure where in the lineup that one is...they really should have been more careful with their model naming). A Google search on Nooks and dictionaries yields a few hits that show something similar to what you are describing (I guess) but for the "Glowlight" model, not the NST. Since there would be some of those still out there, those would be the people to find--IF the dictionary format is the same.
Edit: yes, it's UK firmware. I took a look at the UserGuide from the 1.2.1 UK update zip. When the dictionary is in use (i.e., when you look up a word while reading) it shows an option to "change dictionaries". That is not present in the US firmware. Also, although there is no picture shown, it does mention the "Manage Dictionaries" option from Settings>Reader. It sounds a lot like what I read about the "Glowlight" model, probably looks the same too. So some non-English dictionaries still exist and are available to "Glowlight" owners. Whether their format is compatible with the NST is another question. You need to find an owner of the correct (rooted) model to find out, or get really lucky and find someone who kept their UK NST intact and downloaded a whole bunch of dictionaries in the past before B&N killed the servers there.
The old NST dictionaries were in the format of an SQLite database where the entries were zip files of HTML for each word.
This (overblown) implementation would have allowed images in addition to text for an entry.
I made a separate implementation that used dictionaries that were an SQLite database with deflate of HTML for each word.
That reduced size and complexity a bit.
I don't use the stock reader and I've given up on any usage that requires selecting text with your finger in a reader.
I have a separate application (Lookup.apk) that accesses dictionaries.
(Hmm, looking at this, I realize it needs some more attention.)
I also have a few dictionaries in the new format.
I'm not even sure if the new stock 5.0 even has dictionaries anymore.
If someone knows and can find the actual dictionary, please post it. Erm, it does.
I have just bought the galaxy watch 4 lte variant and tried to change the CSC to get most features out of it. It came with watch iNS and I changed to SER using the dialer code *#272*IMEI#. It worked and I changed to the Russian region but I later realized that the health monitor app is region locked in phone as well. So when I tried to run the code again to switch back to INS but it didn't work. I tried to do factory reset but no use. Now I'm facing certain issues such as s health not syncing to phone properly, even after I tried reinstalling it. Now suddenly phone and watch isn't getting connected over Bluetooth. I tried to re pair the watch to the phone but no use.
I enabled adb and tried to find the specific APK of the CSC changer and tried to run it but I later realized that we need to specify intent and class name as well. So I dumped the package using the "pm dump" command and looked at the activity and tried to run the activity that existed in the dump using the "am start" command. But it didn't launch the application that was seeing earlier.
Package name: com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
Can someone help me undo the change I made?
I'm thinking of heading to store to check with them and possible replace the watch as I faced several issues over the first 2 days already.
If you haven't already, then take a look in it's forum for some info:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes and the Watch 4 Classic in 42mm and 46mm sizes. They are powered by the Exynos W920, with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, and with Wifi, Bluetooth, and NFC. Models with LTE are also available.
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Were you able to figure this out? I'm having the same issue. I changed it to MEA and now I don't get OTA updates.
HAVE ANYONE FOUND A METHOD TO UNDO CSC CHANGE IN GALAXY WATCH 4 (SM-R875F)
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Were you able to figure this out? I'm having the same issue. I changed it to MEA and now I don't get OTA updates.
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Still not getting updates? So you didn't even get the OneUI 4.5 update from September? I was considering changing region to US/Canada because GPay doesn't work in India.
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I have just bought the galaxy watch 4 lte variant and tried to change the CSC to get most features out of it. It came with watch iNS and I changed to SER using the dialer code *#272*IMEI#. It worked and I changed to the Russian region but I later realized that the health monitor app is region locked in phone as well. So when I tried to run the code again to switch back to INS but it didn't work. I tried to do factory reset but no use. Now I'm facing certain issues such as s health not syncing to phone properly, even after I tried reinstalling it. Now suddenly phone and watch isn't getting connected over Bluetooth. I tried to re pair the watch to the phone but no use.
I enabled adb and tried to find the specific APK of the CSC changer and tried to run it but I later realized that we need to specify intent and class name as well. So I dumped the package using the "pm dump" command and looked at the activity and tried to run the activity that existed in the dump using the "am start" command. But it didn't launch the application that was seeing earlier.
Package name: com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
Can someone help me undo the change I made?
I'm thinking of heading to store to check with them and possible replace the watch as I faced several issues over the first 2 days already.
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I'm in the same boat now, I changed region to XAA for Samsung Pay and now Samsung Health is giving me issues as I can't install modded Samsung Health Monitor on watch so data doesn't sync. Have you found any solution?
hyperterminal said:
I'm in the same boat now, I changed region to XAA for Samsung Pay and now Samsung Health is giving me issues as I can't install modded Samsung Health Monitor on watch so data doesn't sync. Have you found any solution?
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I've not installed modded samsung health monitor yet, will try and let you know. As far as the CSC, I couldn't change it, waiting for some sources of the official image..