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My phone is currently running the basic 2.1update1 Eclair.
I took some notes on my phone a la Swype, so I thought I'd ask away.
1) Can't play flash, anyone have problems after installing it?
2) Before installing any kind of updated version of Android, is there a program similar to Norton Ghost in which I can take a snap shot of my phone and back it up, in case I screw up somehow?
3) Does having Avatar on the SD card slow the phone down in any way?
Anyways, hope these are simple enough.
Most important is #2.
Thanks in advance.
1. No full flash on 2.1
2. Titanium Backup
3. No.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2
koooba said:
My phone is currently running the basic 2.1update1 Eclair.
I took some notes on my phone a la Swype, so I thought I'd ask away.
1) Can't play flash, anyone have problems after installing it?
2) Before installing any kind of updated version of Android, is there a program similar to Norton Ghost in which I can take a snap shot of my phone and back it up, in case I screw up somehow?
3) Does having Avatar on the SD card slow the phone down in any way?
Anyways, hope these are simple enough.
Most important is #2.
Thanks in advance.
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1) Flash is tolerable, can be useful for some content.
2) Use Titanium Backup - requires root.
3) I don't think so.
Gigamaster89 said:
1. No full flash on 2.1
2. Titanium Backup
3. No.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2
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I think he is going to update it to 2.2
koooba said:
My phone is currently running the basic 2.1update1 Eclair.
I took some notes on my phone a la Swype, so I thought I'd ask away.
1) Can't play flash, anyone have problems after installing it?
2) Before installing any kind of updated version of Android, is there a program similar to Norton Ghost in which I can take a snap shot of my phone and back it up, in case I screw up somehow?
3) Does having Avatar on the SD card slow the phone down in any way?
Anyways, hope these are simple enough.
Most important is #2.
Thanks in advance.
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1) As far as I am aware, 2.1 doesn't have full flash support, as mentioned above. Your best bet is to install a custom 2.2 based ROM and go from there.
2) Yes. Use the ROM Manager (available in the Market) to make a backup of your current ROM, and Titanium Backup to make a backup of your user applications and data.
3) No it should not. Possibly lengthen SD scanning times (probably negligible).
Hope that was simple enough
Perfect, thanks guys.
As for which version to install, any recommendations? There seems to be a million and one version around, just something simple and stable.
Forgot to mention as to what to remove, after digging around I came up with the following.
GoGo
Sims3
Slacker Radio
Kindle
Write and go
Amazon mp3
Telnav
any other suggestions on what to remove?
koooba said:
Perfect, thanks guys.
As for which version to install, any recommendations? There seems to be a million and one version around, just something simple and stable.
Forgot to mention as to what to remove, after digging around I came up with the following.
GoGo
Sims3
Slacker Radio
Kindle
Write and go
Amazon mp3
Telnav
any other suggestions on what to remove?
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Well, many of the custom ROMs already have most of the bloatware removed, so you don't really need to worry about that.
I'm running Axura 2.2.5.9 (I believe) on top of eugene's B#20 OC kernel and I love it.
I've also heard good things about NeroV3.
Just look in the Development forum for ROMs and pick one you like.
Hello everyone. I am a novice to rooting and sideloading and ROM loading and etc., etc., etc. While my Nook color was rooted a few moments after I received it and CWR flashed to 1.1 update later, I am in no way shape or form proficient in any of this and have some basic questions I'm hoping can be answered.
I basically want to go to the B&N 1.2 upgrade (clean, fresh, stock, unmolested, CWR removed, etc.) and be able to "dual boot" via SD card to CM7 when I want to use it as a tablet, while keeping all of my current apps and downloads. Currently I'm on a rooted 1.1 ROM flashed via CWM from auto-nooter 1.0.1. Is this possible?
There is a thread in the Android dev section that has 2 zip files attached, basically stating that to do the "revert to clean" upgrade I flash load the zip file, wipe the two directories via CWR, reboot and poof, CWR is gone and 1.2 is fresh and clean, but I'm unsure if this allows me to retain my apps and downloads. Am I correct in my understanding? If not, can anyone point me in the right direction?
Similar but more basic question
Semi-noob with same question as above, except that I didn't install CWM/CWR, like many others I just rooted a Nook Color 1.1 with Autonooter 3, and use Zeam for 50-odd apps along with Stock 1.1 for reading (and wifistatic for my fixed IP). I have all the apps and data backed up with Titanium to a card.
I plan on just shutting off Wifi until:
1. It is clear whether 1.2 will or won't try to autoload with this simple configuration, and what happens if it tries to do so.
2. Autonooter 4 is issued.
3. There are simple instructions for upgrading to 1.2, rerooting it with Autonooter 4, and restoring apps from Titanium. [Please?] The info in the other thread, so far, is too varied and complicated for those of us who appreciate all your hard work but really don't understand it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050164
Thank you!
I too have the Nook (1.1) rooted using Autonooter. Copying the 1.2 B&N file to the nook does nothing. The file disappears after sometime, How does one even upgrade in this case? Thanks.
Tog
I followed the instructions here to restore to stock 1.1 then sideload 1.2. It worked flawlessly.
sangahm said:
I followed the instructions here to restore to stock 1.1 then sideload 1.2. It worked flawlessly.
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I used the method listed in this link and it worked perfectly -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720
Now to look into a bootable CM7 via SD. I kinda want my old functions back, just don't want a molested nook anymore.
behic said:
I used the method listed in this link and it worked perfectly -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931720
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Yes same procedures however your link provides a more basic, easy to follow set of instructions especially for the newbie.
Just make sure you use the correct firmware that came with the nook, either 1.01, or 1.1.
behic said:
Now to look into a bootable CM7 via SD. I kinda want my old functions back, just don't want a molested nook anymore.
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If you find another easy link for this (CM7 on SD) please post, as that's what I'm looking for also.
this may help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
Potential fix for Angry Bird install after manual neuter
A lot of people are saying that you can't install angry birds with the SD card installed. This sounds like the problem that I had with my Droid X. To fix it I had to delete the file left from the prior install under .android secure on the SD card. I guess that Froyo sometimes has issues with this file getting corrupt on the micro SD and then it can't install correctly during updates and reinstalls. I think you lose all previous data but at least you have it working normally now with the SD card installed. I'll try it on my nook and post back. I would have put this in the manual nooter thread but I don't have enough posts to post there.
Any word on when Autonooter 4 will be out? Can't find any info about that...
Thanks,
Doug
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Any word on when Autonooter 4 will be out? Can't find any info about that...
Thanks,
Doug
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If you look at the manual nooter thread, they're working out a few issues. It's about 95% there, id say, but until the experience is 100% I doubt you'll see an autonooter 4.0.
Is it possible to update the u-boot to 1.2 without having to reflash the whole
ROM? I'm happy with the way everything is on my 12 hour old Nook....
Phiremod v6.2 installed without a hitch and I just want to try out some kernels....
Let me start by saying thank you to all the devs for making rooting the Nook Color (NC) possible.
I'm having a couple of issues after MN rooting and installing the 1.1 Ghtz OC kernel. I'm a systems engineer with experience rooting other droid devices including my HTC Incredible.
1. non-market Apps not loading on NC. I use dropbox to move apps to my NC. some apps didn't have any issue loading. Such as Nook Home and Live Wallpapers but others just don't do anything;i.e. prompts to install but install app doesn't open.
a. SetCPU_2.13-donate.apk : want to use for the OC kernel
b. Quickoffice Pro v4.1.2.apk : payed app pulled from my HTC Incredible.
2. XDA App does not save my login information. this is just an inconvenience.
Thanks in advance for everyones help.
eejimen said:
1. non-market Apps not loading on NC. I use dropbox to move apps to my NC. some apps didn't have any issue loading. Such as Nook Home and Live Wallpapers but others just don't do anything;i.e. prompts to install but install app doesn't open.
a. SetCPU_2.13-donate.apk : want to use for the OC kernel
b. Quickoffice Pro v4.1.2.apk : payed app pulled from my HTC Incredible.
2. XDA App does not save my login information. this is just an inconvenience.
Thanks in advance for everyones help.
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1a. I don't believe SetCPU is compatible unless you are using the new 2.6.32 kernel...
1b. I run Quickoffice fine on my nook...here is the APK I installed, give it a shot...
2. The free XDA app didn't save my login info either. Then I upgraded to the paid version and that works GREAT!
My $0.02
How new is your Nook? It might be related to the partition sizes B&N is loading the NC with.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077973
I apologize in advance, I'm not posting any solutions =( just to share my experience on my rooted 1.2 with Manual Nooter and OC 1.1 mhz kernel. It runs awesome in general, B&N interface runs smoothly and fast now, no creashes, apps I've been able to install run great. Quadrant score is 1680 . Issues so far:
1. Market is obsolete, even with Market Fix I cant see all apps I can see boot from my Phiremod sd.
2. I did find SetCPU , runs without issues, OC is fine/
3. Asphalt 5 doesnt run full screen even with Spare Parts compatability mode disabled (or enabled).
4. Air Attack HD doesnt install correctly. Runs fine from Phiremod sd.
5. Quick Office doesnt install correctly. Strange thing is that I thought it was part of the B&N package. I do see the apk but app doesnt open or install.
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1a. I don't believe SetCPU is compatible unless you are using the new 2.6.32 kernel...
1b. I run Quickoffice fine on my nook...here is the APK I installed, give it a shot...
2. The free XDA app didn't save my login info either. Then I upgraded to the paid version and that works GREAT!
My $0.02
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bekyndnunwind: Thanks for your responses.
1a. I am using sugwacee's recompiled OC kernel 2.6.32.9.
1b. Thanks. Now I'm at least getting a message when trying to install, something about "archive" then "unarchive". Did you have to uninstall the Quickoffice viewer? If so, how?
2. Thanks for that info. Just curious why on my Dinc it saves the user profile and password.
imdickie: Thanks for the info. I'm going to check out the link.
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How new is your Nook? It might be related to the partition sizes B&N is loading the NC with.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077973
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My Nook is showing 5GB of EMMC storage.
Garoto1973 said:
2. I did find SetCPU , runs without issues, OC is fine/
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Can you share the SetCPU APK you used to install on your nook.
Ok, my wife got an NC and at first she loved it, then the more she started messing around with it, the more she noticed it would freeze occasionally here and there. I suggested going the custom rom route and overclocking, but before I started the process wanted to make sure a couple of things.
1. After reading it seems like if you want to run a custom rom, it MUST be run from the sd card? Is this correct? Or is it possible to run it from the emmc?
2. After installing custom roms, will she still be able to access her library? Can she re-download the stuff she had previously? I'm not sure how all this works yet tbh, lol... (I would assume yes, but we all know what assuming does )
3. I saw something where people were install the custom rom to the sd, but still running the stock on the emmc, why?
Thanks in advance for all your help!
-Erik
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Ok, my wife got an NC and at first she loved it, then the more she started messing around with it, the more she noticed it would freeze occasionally here and there. I suggested going the custom rom route and overclocking, but before I started the process wanted to make sure a couple of things.
1. After reading it seems like if you want to run a custom rom, it MUST be run from the sd card? Is this correct? Or is it possible to run it from the emmc?
2. After installing custom roms, will she still be able to access her library? Can she re-download the stuff she had previously? I'm not sure how all this works yet tbh, lol... (I would assume yes, but we all know what assuming does )
3. I saw something where people were install the custom rom to the sd, but still running the stock on the emmc, why?
Thanks in advance for all your help!
-Erik
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1. False, I would reccomend running from the eemc if you won't miss the stock ui
2. I do not know as after I opened up my nook I installed cm7 to my eemc hopefully someone else can help you here
3. Eh, some people like the stock reading experience I guess. You could run stock from a SD card if you still want to keep it around.
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burritoboy9984 said:
Ok, my wife got an NC and at first she loved it, then the more she started messing around with it, the more she noticed it would freeze occasionally here and there. I suggested going the custom rom route and overclocking, but before I started the process wanted to make sure a couple of things.
1. After reading it seems like if you want to run a custom rom, it MUST be run from the sd card? Is this correct? Or is it possible to run it from the emmc?
2. After installing custom roms, will she still be able to access her library? Can she re-download the stuff she had previously? I'm not sure how all this works yet tbh, lol... (I would assume yes, but we all know what assuming does )
3. I saw something where people were install the custom rom to the sd, but still running the stock on the emmc, why?
Thanks in advance for all your help!
-Erik
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1.It's not necessary to run it in the emmc, but it is RECOMMENDED provided that you're willing to lose the STOCK ROM.
2.She can't access her library IF the custom ROM has been installed in the emmc, but if it was installed in the sd, she can. What she'll need to do is just boot the nook without the SD in it.
3.Yup. It's because theywant to retain being able to use the regular stock ROM, which of course has access to B&N's market for books and apps. But now, it's possible to install the stock ROM in the sd.
Ok, so if she wants access to her library she has to use the stock rom PERIOD, right? Any tips on making the stock rom freeze up less? Is it safe just rooting and overclocking the stock rom?
-Erik
burritoboy9984 said:
Ok, so if she wants access to her library she has to use the stock rom PERIOD, right? Any tips on making the stock rom freeze up less? Is it safe just rooting and overclocking the stock rom?
-Erik
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YES. If the library's a MUST for her, then you can just root the stock rom (so you can install market apps) and flash dalingrin's kernel to overclock it (which would significantly speed up the nook and lessen freezes).
I am running CM7 from emmc and have access to all my Barnes and Noble books through the Nook app from market, if that is what you mean. There are a few children's books that may not work with the Nook app and I am given to understand some magazine subscriptions might be unavailable but it is not a problem for me.
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
All yours questions have been answered by others so I just chip in my experience.
1. If you run CM7 off uSD card, using Nook App will be much better.
2. If you run CM7 from eMMC and want to use Nook App, you MUST have an external uSD card plugged in anyway. W/o the card, it won't work properly.
3. Even with the Nook app running, I believe you will lose some features that stock Froyo offered such audio book?
les02jen17 said:
YES. If the library's a MUST for her, then you can just root the stock rom (so you can install market apps) and flash dalingrin's kernel to overclock it (which would significantly speed up the nook and lessen freezes).
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That is not correct. If her library is of the books that she has downloaded from B&N that library is always available. When she signs in with the Nook Android app the library will sync and she can re-download any book she previously purchased from B&N.
hey, I am new to the tablet world, I tried to search for this and look in the recent post and didnt really find the answer I was looking for....
So if I buy a new or refurbished Nook Color right now from B&N... will I be able to root it?!
this article is old... so I am not sure if this is the case?
any advice Please
WARNING - READ THIS FIRST: Barnes and Noble has introduced a new hardware revision which bricks your unit if you install their official 1.0.0 Firmware (A step needed to root). As of right now, Nooks with serial #s starting with 1003 (running firmware 1.5) cannot be rooted, and should NOT be attempted. See nookdevs New_Hardware_Revision for more details before you think of trying this!
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from:
nooktalk.net/news/time-to-hack-root-your-nook
THANKS!
cant post the regular link yet
Just buy from eBay or Craigslist you'll find it cheaper n rootable
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Well, where is the difference if I buy it new from eBay?! How is it more or less rootable...? If it is new it is new No matter where it comes from or?!
and 135$ for refurbished didn't seem bad... Or?!
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First.... those may be Nooks and NOT Nook Colors... The newest firmware for Nook Color or Nook Tablets is 1.4.1 and you reference FW ver 1.5.
Also, I don't know of any NC's or NT's with serial numbers below 2000 first 4 digits.
Additionally, with the newer rooting tools available, you don't need to install anything prior to 1.4.1 to root them.
alexwick said:
[...] From:
nooktalk.net/news/time-to-hack-root-your-nook
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At the very top of that article, it states:
Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 December 2010 12:54
You might find reading more recent articles a bit more revealing. A few things have happened since 2010.
I am aware the article is old... So short answer...
A new bought nook can be rooted?!?
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Short answer, yes.
My base FW is 1.0.0. I'm running the 20120217 build of Mirage-Kang from eMMC.
I can't imagine how it could get much more rooted than this unless it would be to follow the directions to root it to the letter but if I did that then I wouldn't be much of an Asshole and I am a journeyman Asshole so there you have it.
Oh, and I don't feel terribly compelled to take it out of the case to look at the serial.
MISRy said:
Short answer, yes.
My base FW is 1.0.0. I'm running the 20120217 build of Mirage-Kang from eMMC.
I can't imagine how it could get much more rooted than this unless it would be to follow the directions to root it to the letter but if I did that then I wouldn't be much of an Asshole and I am a journeyman Asshole so there you have it.
Oh, and I don't feel terribly compelled to take it out of the case to look at the serial.
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But do you have a Nook... or a Nook Color?
I mean yeah the Nook is rootable... but I didn't know a Mirage Kang was done for it.
Just ordered a refurbished nook color for 135$ hope will get it rooted fine... Which is the best thread for noobs here to get it rooted?!
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alexwick said:
Just ordered a refurbished nook color for 135$ hope will get it rooted fine...
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Since there is a manual nooter for the 1.4, there's no problem rooting it.
Which is the best thread for noobs here to get it rooted?!
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Which rooting do you wish to do? If you want to run the stock B&N apps side by side with apps downloaded from the B&N market, then first register the refurbished system with B&N, then go to NC developer forum and look in "[NC][1.4.1] ManualNooter 5.02.19". That's a couple of minor version steps past the one I used, but it looked like its got it all pulled together from the three different sources of info I used last month.
I wanted to keep Nook Comics support in the stock ereader, so I opted for the manual nooter.
If you want to do a CM7/CM9/MIUI root, which installs alternate firmware for the system instead of modifying the existing firmware to allow Android market apps ... well then, I dunno, as after experimenting with a CM7 sd sidecard, I opted for the manual nooter approach. I'd look in the developer forum for the most recent thread with detailed install instructions for the firmware I wanted to install.
Pretty off topic, but this helped me when I needed to exchange a nook color that I had lost the box for. If you need your serial number, it is inside the flap that covers the micro SD slot.
There are other ways to find it, but if you are on the phone with support and a rooted nook, this is a useful thing.
I also just bought a refurb Nook Color. It is running 1.3.0 out of the box. I want to root it then install CM7. However I can't find any clear posts on how to. Either they are all for earlier FW or 1.4. Should I update to 1.4 before Nootering? If so which MNooter should I use? Or is it recommended to just Nooter 1.3? Again which Mnooter should I use for 1.3?
Thanks
BruceMcF said:
Since there is a manual nooter for the 1.4, there's no problem rooting it.
Which rooting do you wish to do? If you want to run the stock B&N apps side by side with apps downloaded from the B&N market, then first register the refurbished system with B&N, then go to NC developer forum and look in "[NC][1.4.1] ManualNooter 5.02.19". That's a couple of minor version steps past the one I used, but it looked like its got it all pulled together from the three different sources of info I used last month.
I wanted to keep Nook Comics support in the stock ereader, so I opted for the manual nooter.
If you want to do a CM7/CM9/MIUI root, which installs alternate firmware for the system instead of modifying the existing firmware to allow Android market apps ... well then, I dunno, as after experimenting with a CM7 sd sidecard, I opted for the manual nooter approach. I'd look in the developer forum for the most recent thread with detailed install instructions for the firmware I wanted to install.
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Can I not install cm7 on the SD and the regular b&n system when boot from internal memory?!
Optimus V Prime said:
I also just bought a refurb Nook Color. It is running 1.3.0 out of the box. I want to root it then install CM7. However I can't find any clear posts on how to. Either they are all for earlier FW or 1.4. Should I update to 1.4 before Nootering? If so which MNooter should I use? Or is it recommended to just Nooter 1.3? Again which Mnooter should I use for 1.3?
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You do not need to root the B&N firmware before loading CM7. You do need to decide whether you want to run CM7 on internal eMMC or external SD. If you plan to install CM7 to eMMC, you will over-write the B&N firmware, so rooting it is pointless. Once you've decided that, we can point you in the right direction.
There are also guides here on rooting B&N firmware that you can locate with a bit of searching.
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alexwick said:
Can I not install cm7 on the SD and the regular b&n system when boot from internal memory?!
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Yes, you can.
alexwick said:
Can I not install cm7 on the SD and the regular b&n system when boot from internal memory?!
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Yes, as I said, that's the setup I was using when I decided I prefer a manual nooter. Among your choices, you can:
(1) Replace the stock firmware with an alternative, such as CM7
(2) Run CM7 off a booting SD card and run stock B&N from internal memory
(3) Root the stock B&N system and then load and run Android market apps alongside the B&N built-in and B&N store apps.
I wanted to keep the features of the 1.4.1 ereader, including Nook Comics support, so for me (1) was out, and I only needed a few apps from the Android Store, so I finally settled on (3) to avoid having to boot back and forth between the two systems. But first I did (2) to try things out and get an idea of whether I wanted to root the B&N firmware or replace it with something like CM7.
Can I not install cm7 on the SD and the regular b&n system when boot from internal memory?!
Yes, as I said, that's the setup I was using when I decided I prefer a manual nooter. Among your choices, you can:
(1) Replace the stock firmware with an alternative, such as CM7
(2) Run CM7 off a booting SD card and run stock B&N from internal memory
(3) Root the stock B&N system and then load and run Android market apps alongside the B&N built-in and B&N store apps.
I wanted to keep the features of the 1.4.1 ereader, including Nook Comics support, so for me (1) was out, and I only needed a few apps from the Android Store, so I finally settled on (3) to avoid having to boot back and forth between the two systems. But first I did (2) to try things out and get an idea of whether I wanted to root the B&N firmware or replace it with something like CM7.
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It think I wanna go for option 2&3, can I not root the B&N internal system and also run CM 7 from SD card?
Do I have to take the SD card in and out depending in which one i wanna boot!?
Also another question... The whole reason this rooting is done if I understand correctly is to have access to all the systems in the NC, where do I get the Apps from ? Do I still have to get them through the market? Or can I download them somewhere!?
Got a question... Git my nook today, and it seems to be lagging quite a bit sometimes... Is that normal? Sometimes tottaly unresponsive... Is this normal?!
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alexwick said:
It think I wanna go for option 2&3, can I not root the B&N internal system and also run CM 7 from SD card?
Do I have to take the SD card in and out depending in which one i wanna boot!?
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Taking the SD card in and out depending on which one I wanted to boot, then full power off and power on was the way I did it. Don't know if there's a better way, but never saw a better way mentioned.
You can indeed run CM7 from an SD card and root the B&N internal system. That would allow you to use Nook Tweaks in the CM7 side to, for example, run a keyboard off the USB port and overclock the chip ~ neither of which you can do with the stock kernel ~ and still have the use of the 1.4.1 ereader for Nook Comics or media-enhanced ebooks.
Get a main microSD card for the CM7 SD card install. Follow the CM7 SD card instructions to do the CM7 SD card install on the big card.
And then get another microSD card (2GB Class 4 is plenty) and follow the 1.4.1 manual nooter instructions to root the stock B&N kernel.
Also another question... The whole reason this rooting is done if I understand correctly is to have access to all the systems in the NC, where do I get the Apps from ? Do I still have to get them through the market? Or can I download them somewhere!?
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If you follow the CM7 SD card install directions, you will have access to the full Android Market on that install. Same thing if you follow the 1.4.1 manual nooter instructions ~ you will have access to the Android Market via the Nook Color Application Manager, and if you want can put the Android Market on the B&N Home Screen.
Its best to have a gmail.com account already, for the Android market registration, so sign up for one of those before starting the process if you don't already have one. And from the Android Market, you can also install the other markets (Amazon, 1mobile, GetJar) if you prefer one of those.
alexwick said:
Got a question... Git my nook today, and it seems to be lagging quite a bit sometimes... Is that normal? Sometimes tottaly unresponsive... Is this normal?!
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It can be laggy, especially if you have too much load on it. Sometimes I'm surprised at how many windows I have open in the stock browser. Turning it all the way off will shut down apps that you may have left unclosed, free up RAM, and its normally back to its normal self.
Mind, the gurus have Android apps that can be used to shut down individual apps, but the brute force approach seems to work for me.
thanks for the quick detailed reply...
for the LAGS, well I dont have hardly anything open... the only thing i installed and bought was from the market. Angry Birds... and it seems sometime it will not respond to the throwing of the bird, but just scale the screen... even to exit the game and after the game is closed it seems to not respond properly... having to tap a button 5 times until it responds... and than it works fine after a reboot... and than a couple hours later same thing in the game... ..
also it seems like internetpages like nick.com seem to load forever and are very laggy. I ahve a 10 MBIT Internet connectio over wifi, so that shouldnt be a problem....
To teh dual Systems...Do I also need a second 2GB card for the rooted internal stock system, or is that just for the installation of it!?
I actually do have a 16 GB and a 2 GB at home already...
"If you follow the CM7 SD card install directions, you will have access to the full Android Market on that install. Same thing if you follow the 1.4.1 manual nooter instructions ~ you will have access to the Android Market via the Nook Color Application Manager, and if you want can put the Android Market on the B&N Home Screen."
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Well on my android phone... most of the apps are available I believe for free on the forums... is this similar here... or do I have to buy them!? BTW My phone is not rooted...
The System is some 1.3 version I received... will I need to update to 1.4 first!?
I also do already have a gmail account... its a german one though [email protected] but that should be fine ... It is the german GMAIL
Also linked the nook to th BN Store I believe...Is tehre any waay to check?!
Should I not be able to stream netflix... with the regular nook!?
ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR TIME !!!!
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... also it seems like internetpages like nick.com seem to load forever and are very laggy. I ahve a 10 MBIT Internet connectio over wifi, so that shouldnt be a problem....
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That's just the stock Android Browser and an 800MHz single core system with 512Mb RAM plowing through a site with all the bells and whistles and targetted at a PC. Try the Dolphin HD browser (its in the B&N store, and its free so no worry about having to re-download it from the Android market to your CM7 install) ... it has an option to hold off flash content until you actually want to run it that can really speed up some sites.
To teh dual Systems...Do I also need a second 2GB card for the rooted internal stock system, or is that just for the installation of it!?
I actually do have a 16 GB and a 2 GB at home already...
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Installation ... you want a good sized card for the CM7 install, and reading and storing an image from a large card, then formatting it and writing the install card image, then saving the install card image, formatting, and restoring the CM7 install image is a royal pain.
Note that you probably want to keep the install card as a bootable recovery card. 1GB is enough to do the manual noot, but 2GB is enough to hold the recovery of the original stock B&N before you do the manual root. 4GB is even better, as it can hold a recovery of the stock B&N as well as a recovery of the system right after it is manually nooted, in case you do something later to get it messed up.
And you can get a 4GB Class 4 card for $5 with free shipping from Amazon ~ the new 32GB flash cards have pushed the price of the smaller ones way down ~ so to my mind that's worth it to be able to set aside a recovery card.
Well on my android phone... most of the apps are available I believe for free on the forums... is this similar here... or do I have to buy them!? BTW My phone is not rooted...
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Yes. There are paid apps, but both the CM7 install or the manual nooter give full access to a wide range of free apps on the main Android Market, and allow you to install 1mobile, GetJar, or Amazon if you prefer any of those markets.
The System is some 1.3 version I received... will I need to update to 1.4 first!?
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Not for the SD card install of CM7. Be sure to follow the instructions for making an SD card install on a 1.3 system.
You'll want to upgrade for a rooted stock B&N Kernel to 1.4.2, because its only 1.4 that has the updated ereader, Nook Color tailored Netflix app, likely B&N Store HuluPlus this Friday ... if you were replacing the stock Kernel, there's be no reason to update, and the installs for the 1.3 system are more mature ... but if you want to keep the B&N Kernel, upgrade to 1.4.2. before you lock it down from further OTA updates.
I also do already have a gmail account... its a german one though [email protected] but that should be fine ... It is the german GMAIL
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I'd don't know from personal experience, but I've seen some warnings about it being best to have a gmail.com account. Just to be safe, I'd sign up for a gmail.com account and give your primary gmail account as the email account used to confirm that you are a real person. Save it in an "Accounts" folder in your main gmail if you are unlikely to use it for anything except the Android market.
Also linked the nook to th BN Store I believe...Is tehre any waay to check?!
Should I not be able to stream netflix... with the regular nook!?
ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR TIME !!!!
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Before you start working on the unit, go to the store (its on the navbar) search for apps and download a free app. Dolphin HD is a good one. If it downloads and installs, you are linked to the B&N store.