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Newbie please help

I would like to put bsb tweaks on my hd2. However, I do not know where to install it to? Many thanks

put the cab file anywhere on your phone and run it.

Hi put the cab file on you sd card .then install using file explorer
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You'll probably do more CABS, so I suggest creating a CAB folder on the root of your SD card... Easier to keep track, then.

Meromorph said:
You'll probably do more CABS, so I suggest creating a CAB folder on the root of your SD card... Easier to keep track, then.
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It's a winner, I keep a copy of my cabs on my laptop and another on my SD card for easy of use when flashing from ROM to ROM.

do I have to do anything else to the phone? like u would jailbreak an iphone? i unzipped the folder and put it on the storage card but when i select setup nothing happens :/

ange11eyes said:
do I have to do anything else to the phone? like u would jailbreak an iphone? i unzipped the folder and put it on the storage card but when i select setup nothing happens :/
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You don't unzip it. You run the .cab file as it is.

ok i am confused lol when i downloaded it from this forum it is in a zip file and actually doesnt have a.cab file in the zip file

ange11eyes said:
ok i am confused lol when i downloaded it from this forum it is in a zip file and actually doesnt have a.cab file in the zip file
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Are you sure it isn't just a .cab? WinRAR opens them like they are zip files.

lol its ok i figured what i did wrong, thanks anyway. i shouldnt try and do these things late at night

ok I have got it installed now and i want to use it to rotate office but when i bring up the rotate menu the office apps are not listed?

ange11eyes said:
ok I have got it installed now and i want to use it to rotate office but when i bring up the rotate menu the office apps are not listed?
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Can you not add it in the options, by shaking the phone while in the office app?

this doesn't appear to work. I have the HTC HD2. I open the office app and when I shake it nothing happens. Should it?

ange11eyes said:
this doesn't appear to work. I have the HTC HD2. I open the office app and when I shake it nothing happens. Should it?
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Follow the instructions in BsBtweaks.

Thank you I have now managed to add them to the list, ticked them, did a soft reset but they are still not rotating. Its just not my night lol

[Q] newb trying Dextermod 1.3

I downloaded the Dextermod 1.2 without issue to my sd card, but applying mod didn't not show android market but did erase any apps loaded from appoke market. So I found and tried to download 1.3, but it does not ask to change file name and then says download unsuccessful in the notifications bar. Tap it and get popup, "Cannot download. The content is not supported on this phone." So I try the 1.2 mod again and get the same message. Anyone else with this problem or can help me with a fix?

Downoad it on a computer and put it on your sd, android webkit browser doesnt like zip files.

Rename it Update.zip before running.

Looks like your new like me. I downloaded to sd card. (make sure card is clean. I had a problem with that first-no windows files) Also I downloaded file from my pc to the card in a dongle Then transfered card to the A7. went to file manager. found the file on the card (elocitymodv13) under sdcard\sdcard-disk0 and then press on it until menu came up and hit rename and then renamed it update.zip. finally go through the routine of powering off A7, then hit power key for 2 seconds, let off, and then hit power button again until message comes on screen about entering recovery mode.
Then use the menu key on side of screen to enter recovery menu once the android image shows up. you then need to use search key and back key on side of screen to move up and down the menu. First move highlight down to "Wipe/factory reset" and hit menu button to apply command. (Dexter recommends wiping the slate clean to ensure proper function of his mod.) When that is done, you will see the menu again and move down to "apply sdcard:update.zip" and hit menu buttom to apply command. this will then put the new mod. on the system. The only other thing that will be neccessary is to go back and download the "ElocityMod v1.3 bluetooth fix" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=890042 . This update gets applied the same way as above except you dont obviously need to use the wipe/factory reset command again. This will give you bluetooth function back. I hope this is clear enough.
I have been trying since I got the thing to tether it to my windows mobile phone. Good luck with that. I still haven't found an answer. take care.

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as stated
download the file to your computer. then rename it to update. Just
update
You don't need to put .zip at end because its already a zip file. Then transfer it on to your sd card. Easiest way is to open your My computer drag and drop to the dir that is sd card on your computer that way it automatically goes into the root of the sd card.
then do the as stated flash update procedure.

t_sandat8 said:
as stated
download the file to your computer. then rename it to update. Just
update
You don't need to put .zip at end because its already a zip file. Then transfer it on to your sd card. Easiest way is to open your My computer drag and drop to the dir that is sd card on your computer that way it automatically goes into the root of the sd card.
then do the as stated flash update procedure.
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Jesus, this just doesn't stop.
The file NEEDS TO BE Update.zip
Please read the writeup I just made this morning describing why people are getting screwed up on this, how to fix it, and why I rag on people like you who put out misinformation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11745552#post11745552

[How To Guide] Access A500 microSD card and/or USB from PC

For those of you that would like the ability to transfer files between the internal memory, microSD card, and/or usb data drive from your PC, there is a way. Download and install QtADB.
NOTE: I have updated the instructions. This should work without having to download the Android SDK.
1. First you need to download and install the flavor of Java you require (x86 or x64). This is required for ADB and AAPT.
2. Next download QtADB. Copy the "QtADB_0.8.0_windows_with_libs" folder to the "C:\Program Files\" folder.
3. Finally, download ADB and AAPT binaries for windows. Copy the files to the "C:\Program Files\QtADB_0.8.0_windows_with_libs" folder.
Here is the link for Java: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-6u26-download-400750.html
Here is the link to QtADB: http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/
Here is the link for the ADB and AAPT binarie files: http://www.mediafire.com/?yegi0lp9ik5xuk0
Once you get it all loaded, connect your A500 to your PC via the micro USB port. Launch QtADB. The first time you run QtADB, it will ask you for the path to ADB and AAPT. This should be "C:\Program Files\QtADB_0.8.0_windows_with_libs" folder. You should be able to access all your storage internal and external to your A500. I am no expert on this application, but will try to help if I can.
Attached are screenshots of QtADB abd attached to my A500. The Apps and Messages tabs do not work, but so far everything else seems to. Enjoy.

So, no one wants to be able to directly transfer files from thier PC to thier external microSC card? I see a lot of views, but no comments. Has anyone else tried this? Did it work for you? Anyway, happy day.

dalepl said:
So, no one wants to be able to directly transfer files from thier PC to thier external microSC card? I see a lot of views, but no comments. Has anyone else tried this? Did it work for you? Anyway, happy day.
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@dalepl - to answer your question I have posted this SIMPLE method previously. I have emphasied the word SIMPLE because it's not as clever and structured as your method but is probably more suited to us non-programming noobs.
For anyone who wants to see the contents of their sd card on their PC and be able to copy/transfer files from one to the other, why not give this a try, it is very simple and works for my A500.
Before you start you need your A500 to be rooted and you need "USB Mount All version 1.3" from the Market cost $1.99
(1) Have your PC switched on, don't connect your A500 yet but switch the A500 on.
(2) Run USB Mount All and you will see your sd card as a "Device" named "ext_sdcard".
(3) Press the tab "Mount" next to your ext_sdcard. You will see two messages "Mount has been granted Superuser permission" and "Device successfully mounted".
(4) Press the "Menu" tab in the top Right hand corner of the screen, this opens a small box entitled "Settings". Press on "Settings" and you get 3 options, make certain all 3 options are ticked, ticking them if they are not. (The important thing is to have "Mount on Bootup" ticked"). Press the Back Arrow twice to get back to Home Page or where ever you started from.
(5) Re-boot the A500 and after it is back running connect it to your PC using mini usb connector.
(6) Now check your PC and open Windows Explorer, you will find under your A500 Device most of the folder/directories that are in /mnt/sdcard (which isn't all that relevent to this) BUT importantly you will find a folder/directory entitled "ext_sdcard" which for those of you who noticed is the exact name that "USB Mount All" called your sd card.
(7) Now use Windows Explorer to copy and paste whatever you want into the "ext_sdcard" folder.
(8) Please note that when you start to copy files you will get up a warning box stating "Do you want to copy XXXXX to your device?". You are given 2 choices (1) No skip this file or (2) Yes.
(9) Put a tick in the box at the bottom Left and click on "Yes".
(10) When finished safely disconnect your A500 from your PC and re-boot your A500.
(11) After re-boot go back into "USB Mount All", chose top Right menu and settings box and remove the tick from the 3rd option "Mount on Bootup". Each time you are going to copy, move or delete files first of all put the tick back in the 3rd box and when you're done take it out.
Your Done. If you use any File Explorer to look at /mnt/external_sd you will see all the files residing on your sd card including those you've just copied.

I think the reason is people wish there were a simpler way than to have to download 13 programs and do this do that...
But still, thanks.

Johnny0906 said:
I think the reason is people wish there were a simpler way than to have to download 13 programs and do this do that...
But still, thanks.
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You may be right. Looking closer I am going to change the directions. You do not have to install the SDK to get this to work. You can download ADB and AAPT files from the QtADB site.

I believe someone else in another thread mentioned Droid Explorer. Works great for me.

tomlogan1 said:
I believe someone else in another thread mentioned Droid Explorer. Works great for me.
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I took a look at this one and although it does look good and does most of the same thing QtADB does, I still perfer QtADB. For one, I can delete, move, and copy files from the A500 external storage to the PC and vice versa from right within QtADB. I did not spend much time with Droid Explorer and it may be able to do the same thing, but I did not find it. All in all, I guess it will be up to each user to pick the one they like. Both seem to be good options.

File transfer directly between PC and external_sd (WiFi)
dalepl said:
So, no one wants to be able to directly transfer files from thier PC to thier external microSC card? I see a lot of views, but no comments. Has anyone else tried this? Did it work for you? Anyway, happy day.
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I use WiFi File Explorer, from the Market. I can easily transfer files directly between my PC and my SD card over the same WiFi net. See http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-file-explorer/com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer for details. Don't even need the USB cable! My mobile phone can act as a WiFi hotspot (HTC Desire Froyo from Telstra) so I'm never anywhere that this can't work for me.
HTH.

dweebken said:
I use WiFi File Explorer, from the Market. I can easily transfer files directly between my PC and my SD card over the same WiFi net. See http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-file-explorer/com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer for details. Don't even need the USB cable! My mobile phone can act as a WiFi hotspot (HTC Desire Froyo from Telstra) so I'm never anywhere that this can't work for me.
HTH.
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Good to hear. I saw many people asking in other threads about this ability, but had not seen anyone mention how except for taking your micrSD card out and using an adapter to hook it up to your PC. I have been using QtADB since I got my HTC Droid Incredible a year ago and gave it a try with the A500 and it worked, so I thought I would let everyone know. It is good that now there are three alternatives listed for everyone.

dweebken said:
I use WiFi File Explorer, from the Market. I can easily transfer files directly between my PC and my SD card over the same WiFi net. See http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-file-explorer/com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer for details. Don't even need the USB cable! My mobile phone can act as a WiFi hotspot (HTC Desire Froyo from Telstra) so I'm never anywhere that this can't work for me.
HTH.
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I should just add, I think the default browse folder when you install it is /mnt/sdcard. Just change the default to /mnt in the app's menu, and then on the pc you can browse to either sdcard or external_sd from the local IP address the program gives you on the tablet.
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dweebken said:
I use WiFi File Explorer, from the Market. I can easily transfer files directly between my PC and my SD card over the same WiFi net. See http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-file-explorer/com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer for details. Don't even need the USB cable! My mobile phone can act as a WiFi hotspot (HTC Desire Froyo from Telstra) so I'm never anywhere that this can't work for me.
HTH.
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Wow this is awesome just tried it out and its nice
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garbagecanman said:
Wow this is awesome just tried it out and its nice
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Glad it worked for you.

I use ES File Explorer, its free and fairly straight forward. I can access any shared file on my PC and move/copy any file from my A500 to my PC and vise-versa. It also accesses Dropbox, which is handy. Probably not a perfect solution, but it works well enough for me. I'm sure there are other file explorer apps out there that do the same thing, but I've been using ES since I got my Archos 5IMT way back when so I'm used to it.

karlkarloff said:
I use ES File Explorer, its free and fairly straight forward. I can access any shared file on my PC and move/copy any file from my A500 to my PC and vise-versa. It also accesses Dropbox, which is handy. Probably not a perfect solution, but it works well enough for me. I'm sure there are other file explorer apps out there that do the same thing, but I've been using ES since I got my Archos 5IMT way back when so I'm used to it.
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Nice. The real difference between using a file explorer on the tablet and the solution I gave is that no shared folders or dropbox are needed. You can access all the folders on the PC and all the storage on the A500. The interface is just like the Windows Explorer, so there is no big learning curve. I do like that this is showing people different ways to get to the same solution. Now they can use the one that best fits them.

[Solved] TWRP use problem

Hi,
I am pretty new at this. I have rooted my Fire and installed TWRP. Now I would like to install CM7. I copied the folders 'Update-wipeall' and 'gaps-gb-20110828-signed' to my Kindle as in the video but when I get to 'install' in TWRP I don't seem to be able to select either file. When I touch the folder, it opens displaying the files inside, and nothing is displayed in the selection area like in the video. What am I doing wrong? Everything else including backup seems to work fine so I know it's me at fault.
Any help appreciated.

bbc0 said:
Hi,
I am pretty new at this. I have rooted my Fire and installed TWRP. Now I would like to install CM7. I copied the folders 'Update-wipeall' and 'gaps-gb-20110828-signed' to my Kindle as in the video but when I get to 'install' in TWRP I don't seem to be able to select either file. When I touch the folder, it opens displaying the files inside, and nothing is displayed in the selection area like in the video. What am I doing wrong? Everything else including backup seems to work fine so I know it's me at fault.
Any help appreciated.
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Tap on the zip you want to install and TWRP will display the selected filename in the lower left corner of the screen.

I have tried this but it doesn't work for me. Nothing is displayed.

bbc0 said:
Hi,
I copied the folders 'Update-wipeall' and 'gaps-gb-20110828-signed' to my Kindle as in the video but when I get to 'install' in TWRP I don't seem to be able to select either file.
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you copied the extracted folders ?
you have to copy the zip files !

I downloaded them on my Mac, maybe it unzips as it does it. Then I have been copying the folder to my windows machine. I will try downloading directly to my XP laptop.
Thanks,
bbc0

Ok, I downloaded the file zip file to my windows machine, copied it to my KF and installed CM7 which works very well however, now when I connect the KF to my computer, it does not go into the 'connection mode' but stays in CM7. Have I done something wrong?

bbc0 said:
Ok, I downloaded the file zip file to my windows machine, copied it to my KF and installed CM7 which works very well however, now when I connect the KF to my computer, it does not go into the 'connection mode' but stays in CM7. Have I done something wrong?
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Same happens to me - CM7 doesn't switch to USB mode automatically (and I haven't found any settings where you can change this behaviour).
You need to expand the status bar, click on the "USB/select to copy files to computer" entry and turn on usb storage.

Thanks, I thought it was just me messing up as usual.......

Dont forget about ADB folks... those three letters can pull and push pretty hefty images to and fro your device.
adb push name_of_rom.zip /sdcard/*

What is the benefit of using ADB rather than just moving files around using windows? I know there must be one but I don't know enough about it yet to judge.

I use adb when I don't have time to troubleshoot other things, or as androidcues said, very large images. Also, your problem with the original zips is that you needed to disable "Open Safe Files After Downloading" in Safari

good that it's working now !
with adb you can do a lot more as copy to sdcard
you can copy to system, install apps, edit permissons, change bootmode ...
use the search function if you want to know more
please mark the subject of the topic (edit first post) to [Solved]

Thanks to everyone. I feel like I am beginning to start to understand this stuff........kinda!

Rooting and Custom ROM

I am getting my Nook ST from ebay very soon. Please help me understand the process:
What is the difference between just rooting using Nook Manager and flashing a ROM like 1337?
I am assuming, I can still install APKs after rooting?
thanks
S

sany said:
I am getting my Nook ST from ebay very soon. Please help me understand the process:
What is the difference between just rooting using Nook Manager and flashing a ROM like 1337?
I am assuming, I can still install APKs after rooting?
thanks
S
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Rooting with NookManager gives you access to "root" directories that are normally off limits to users. It also allows for various customizations. It sets the security flag for installing from "unknown sources", allowing you to install apps via a file manager (or ADB), as opposed to getting them from the PlayStore (which you can't anymore). And it installs a base set of apps to get you going, like a file manager, launcher, browser, etc. That is customizable.
Custom ROMs like the 1337 simply enable different features that some people like. Perhaps better to use the system "as-is" for a bit before you decide to wipe it out? Then you'll have a better idea of what you'd like to have.

nmyshkin said:
Rooting with NookManager gives you access to "root" directories that are normally off limits to users. It also allows for various customizations. It sets the security flag for installing from "unknown sources", allowing you to install apps via a file manager (or ADB), as opposed to getting them from the PlayStore (which you can't anymore). And it installs a base set of apps to get you going, like a file manager, launcher, browser, etc. That is customizable.
Custom ROMs like the 1337 simply enable different features that some people like. Perhaps better to use the system "as-is" for a bit before you decide to wipe it out? Then you'll have a better idea of what you'd like to have.
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Thank you @nmyshkin, I think my liking will be towards Nook Manager. So I will try to get ready with the Nook Manager installation files and instruction. The only thing confusing here in the forum is there are too many threads and geeting lost which and where to start. Hope if I start with the original thread which is from way back 2012, it will still work. My understanding is if I am on a new firmware 2.1.2 I will rewrite the modification files to nook manager as per that thread.
thanks again
S

sany said:
Thank you @nmyshkin, I think my liking will be towards Nook Manager. So I will try to get ready with the Nook Manager installation files and instruction. The only thing confusing here in the forum is there are too many threads and geeting lost which and where to start. Hope if I start with the original thread which is from way back 2012, it will still work. My understanding is if I am on a new firmware 2.1.2 I will rewrite the modification files to nook manager as per that thread.
thanks again
S
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Here's how you get started:
1. When you get your NST, execute a factory reset. This will return the device to an out-of-the-box condition. To do this, power up and as soon as you see the "Read Forever, your Nook is starting up" screen, hold the two lower hardware buttons until you see a screen prompt.
2. Register your device with B&N.
3. Update the firmware to 1.2.2 (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip)
4. Prepare a NookManager card according to the instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/development/nst-g-updating-nookmanager-t3873048, making whatever changes/additions you want in terms of base software such as a file manager, browser, launcher, etc.
5. Run NookManager. Before you do anything else I suggest you make a backup of the newly updated and registered NST. That way if something goes wrong, you won't have to go all the way back to a factory reset. After the backup, root the NST and exit NookManager.
After that, it's pretty much up to you. Any time you want to make another backup, just reboot with the NookManager card inserted and make a backup. Just remember that the backup will replace whatever is on the NookManager card, so if you wanted to keep that one, you need to have copied it to your PC first.

nmyshkin said:
Here's how you get started:
1. When you get your NST, execute a factory reset. This will return the device to an out-of-the-box condition. To do this, power up and as soon as you see the "Read Forever, your Nook is starting up" screen, hold the two lower hardware buttons until you see a screen prompt.
2. Register your device with B&N.
3. Update the firmware to 1.2.2 .
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Very helpful! thanks again.

nmyshkin said:
2. Register your device with B&N.
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How important is this step - do I really need to register? any advantages and disadvantages?

sany said:
How important is this step - do I really need to register? any advantages and disadvantages?
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The device software is designed to sell ebooks from B&N. Anything that frustrates this design (like not registering or disabling parts of the B&N system) tends to raise all kinds of internal alarms and the system dialogs constantly with itself, worrying about its purpose in life, its inability to "phone home", and generally fritters away a lot of its battery charge on rehearsing for a role it cannot assume.
In short, the path of least resistance results in the least system hand-wringing, improved battery life, etc. You don't need to enter any credit card information. All you need is an email address (which I suppose could be fake) and a password. Then you can forget about it if you have no interest in purchasing ebooks from B&N. I have completely ignored the B&N system except for the Reader and Library which I find adequate--and simple--enough for my needs. But everything else is hidden. It just lives its happy little digital life waiting for that one special day when I will buy an ebook with a patience only electrons can exhibit. Meanwhile I have all kinds of other stuff that I am interested in and there don't seem to be any issues or conflicts with the B&N system.
My 2 cents.

Installed but no apps
nmyshkin said:
Here's how you get started:
1. When you get your NST, execute a factory reset. This will return the device to an out-of-the-box condition. To do this, power up and as soon as you see the "Read Forever, your Nook is starting up" screen, hold the two lower hardware buttons until you see a screen prompt.
2. Register your device with B&N.
3. Update the firmware to 1.2.2 (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip)
4. Prepare a NookManager card according to the instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/development/nst-g-updating-nookmanager-t3873048, making whatever changes/additions you want in terms of base software such as a file manager, browser, launcher, etc.
5. Run NookManager. Before you do anything else I suggest you make a backup of the newly updated and registered NST. That way if something goes wrong, you won't have to go all the way back to a factory reset. After the backup, root the NST and exit NookManager.
After that, it's pretty much up to you. Any time you want to make another backup, just reboot with the NookManager card inserted and make a backup. Just remember that the backup will replace whatever is on the NookManager card, so if you wanted to keep that one, you need to have copied it to your PC first.
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I successfully backed up and rooted the device. Firmware is 1.2.2.
But I don't have any apps. Not even the base software. See screenshot. Even the extras like es file explorer were not installed. Since I don't have any file explorer, I am unable to install any apps. I want to go for ADB method as last resort. Please advice.
Thanks

sany said:
I successfully backed up and rooted the device. Firmware is 1.2.2.
But I don't have any apps. Not even the base software. See screenshot. Even the extras like es file explorer were not installed. Since I don't have any file explorer, I am unable to install any apps. I want to go for ADB method as last resort. Please advice.
Thanks
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You can try for ADB (more headaches there), but it would be better now to get some useful apps and have a way to conveniently side-load others. You are supposed to be able to install apps from Relaunch in the file manager screen. That would involve copying the apk file to the NST via a USB connection, then locating that apk file using the file folder browser and tapping on the icon. I could never get that to work, but it is supposed to work.
Failing that, you need to revisit NookManager. You must not have done the customization correctly if none of the apps you wanted were installed. If you can get that fixed, you can simply root again with NookManager (right on top of what you have now) and it will fix the problem IF you get it set up correctly.
There are four steps required to add an app to the NookManager rooting routine:
1. Copy the apk file to the folder files/data/app on the NookManager SD card
2. in the folder "scripts" on the NookManager SD card, copy and rename one of the "install_x" files so it represents the app you just moved into the folder in step 1. So, if you want ES File Explorer, you might rename the file "install_esfileexplorer"
3. Edit the file you just copied and renamed, changing the name of the apk file in the first line to exactly match the filename of the apk file you have replaced in files/data/app. So continuing the example, "es_file_explorer.apk" (which is the name of the apk file as I provided it). Then edit the "echo" statement so it reads something like "echo ES File Explorer installed"
4. Locate the file scripts/do_root. Copy and rename one of the "install_x" files so it matches what you did earlier, in this case "install_es_file_explorer". There are no contents to edit.
You need to do those four steps for each app you want to add to the install list. To remove an app you don't want (like the Amazon App Store), remove the apk file from files/data/app, remove the "install_x" file for that app from the folder "scripts", and remove the "install_x" file for that app from the file scripts/do_root.

nmyshkin said:
Here's how you get started:
1. When you get your NST, execute a factory reset. This will return the device to an out-of-the-box condition. To do this, power up and as soon as you see the "Read Forever, your Nook is starting up" screen, hold the two lower hardware buttons until you see a screen prompt.
2. Register your device with B&N.
3. Update the firmware to 1.2.2 (https://su.barnesandnoble.com/nook/nook2/1.2.2/351e26527e80156183e74be2da2ce89f/nook_1_2_update.zip)
4. Prepare a NookManager card according to the instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/development/nst-g-updating-nookmanager-t3873048, making whatever changes/additions you want in terms of base software such as a file manager, browser, launcher, etc.
5. Run NookManager. Before you do anything else I suggest you make a backup of the newly updated and registered NST. That way if something goes wrong, you won't have to go all the way back to a factory reset. After the backup, root the NST and exit NookManager.
After that, it's pretty much up to you. Any time you want to make another backup, just reboot with the NookManager card inserted and make a backup. Just remember that the backup will replace whatever is on the NookManager card, so if you wanted to keep that one, you need to have copied it to your PC first.
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Thanks, I followed all those steps...I will take a relook at it. But without es file explorer, I thought there is already a file manager. How to I get there as I can't see anything in the app drawer? (Screenshot in previous post).

sany said:
Thanks, I followed all those steps...I will take a relook at it. But without es file explorer, I thought there is already a file manager. How to I get there as I can't see anything in the app drawer? (Screenshot in previous post).
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I know very little about Relaunch, but I believe you need to tap on the open door in the upper right corner to get out of the app drawer.

Oh okay! I was expecting to launch file manager from app drawer. So when relaunch opens we are already in file explorer.
One more question: how do we make dictionary work in the default nook reader, that is when you you open a book from library. I thought pressing on a particular word will present me the option. I only see option to bookmark. I have to read the manual again.

sany said:
Oh okay! I was expecting to launch file manager from app drawer. So when relaunch opens we are already in file explorer.
One more question: how do we make dictionary work in the default nook reader, that is when you you open a book from library. I thought pressing on a particular word will present me the option. I only see option to bookmark. I have to read the manual again.
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That's how the dictionary works for me. Hold your finger on a word until it is highlighted. Then a series of options pops up from the bottom, one of which is "Look up".

nmyshkin said:
You can try for ADB (more headaches there), but it would be better now to get some useful apps and have a way to conveniently side-load others. You are supposed to be able to install apps from Relaunch in the file manager screen. That would involve copying the apk file to the NST via a USB connection, then locating that apk file using the file folder browser and tapping on the icon. I could never get that to work, but it is supposed to work.
Failing that, you need to revisit NookManager. You must not have done the customization correctly if none of the apps you wanted were installed. If you can get that fixed, you can simply root again with NookManager (right on top of what you have now) and it will fix the problem IF you get it set up correctly.
There are four steps required to add an app to the NookManager rooting routine:
1. Copy the apk file to the folder files/data/app on the NookManager SD card
2. in the folder "scripts" on the NookManager SD card, copy and rename one of the "install_x" files so it represents the app you just moved into the folder in step 1. So, if you want ES File Explorer, you might rename the file "install_esfileexplorer"
3. Edit the file you just copied and renamed, changing the name of the apk file in the first line to exactly match the filename of the apk file you have replaced in files/data/app. So continuing the example, "es_file_explorer.apk" (which is the name of the apk file as I provided it). Then edit the "echo" statement so it reads something like "echo ES File Explorer installed"
4. Locate the file scripts/do_root. Copy and rename one of the "install_x" files so it matches what you did earlier, in this case "install_es_file_explorer". There are no contents to edit.
You need to do those four steps for each app you want to add to the install list. To remove an app you don't want (like the Amazon App Store), remove the apk file from files/data/app, remove the "install_x" file for that app from the folder "scripts", and remove the "install_x" file for that app from the file scripts/do_root.
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I followed all your instructions above and successfully installed all apps. To summarise my observation after the successful installation:
1. Only Opera browser app and ES File Explorer app works
2. Yalp app store does not work at all - it just takes me to the next screen with options to 'update' or 'run'. Pressing update keeps searching forever and 'run' takes me back to the previous screen. After several tests, I decided to uninstall the app.
I tried to install youversion bible app which also works (but its a old version) so several features not available. But at least it works.
I noticed wifi outage issues intermittently on the opera browser and also once while trying the yalp store app. It said I was not connected, but I know for a fact I was connected when I connect to the Nook store etc.,
Overall, I am wondering what did I gain out of the whole process. Not much I can do with the custom installation. So I might return back to a original nook after playing with this setup for a while. This leaves me with couple of questions that I will start on a new thread.
Thanks again @nmyshkin for your patience in explaining.
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To go back to original nook state - do I need to simply go into settings>Device Info> Erase & Deregister Device to get it back to out of box condition? Will this cancel the rooting?
Or do I have to stick the nook manager card and restore from backup?

sany said:
To go back to original nook state - do I need to simply go into settings>Device Info> Erase & Deregister Device to get it back to out of box condition? Will this cancel the rooting?
Or do I have to stick the nook manager card and restore from backup?
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Erase and deregister will remove root and restore to out-of-the-box state unless you have done something serious. In that case, a factory re-image should solve the problem. That is done by powering off, then powering on and holding down the two lower hardware buttons as soon as the "Read Forever" screen appears. Wait for the prompt and follow it.
Re: Yalp Store, I just checked mine a minute ago and it's running fine. Very rarely it goes down and can't log in to the PlayStore, but it generally comes back later in the day.

Okay - so maybe I should try yalpstore at different times.