I apologize in advance because I know this has been answered before (heck, I've even seen the topic, but wasn't interested until now) but there are so many threads and searching didn't lead to anything conclusive, so I thought I'd just make a new thread...
Is it possible to boot the B&N OS from an SD card? If so, is it possible to get 1.2 on there or only the 1.1 right now? I just picked up an SD card and was thinking what am I going to do with my old one, and thought I really want to check out 1.2 or even have a copy of 1.1 that's bootable while still having CM7 on my internal. Preferably, it would be unrooted, but rooted would be fine too, if it was needed.
My second question is what is the difference between CM7.0.0 to 7.0.2? I don't need specifics exactly as I know I can get that from their website, but more is it worth updating right away or waiting for 7.0.3 or above?
Thanks
I have not seen anyone try to install the stock rom on the SD. I like the idea.
I know it's possible the other way around and not sure why it wouldn't be possible this way. I think I'll have to look around more if no one knows the answer.
Yes, it is possible to boot from an SD card
Here's a few links (the first is Verygreen's fantastic work):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
and
http://quinxy.com/tag/rc4/
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...ogenmod-phiremod-builds-internal-storage.html
I had this working on both Stock 1.1 and 1.2 (after the upgrade). Got stuck with the upgrade because I had CWR installed, but once that got taken off, the update went fine. Put the card back in, and CM7 was back!
Don't use just any micro SDHC card...I highly suggest Sandisk 8 gig class 4. You can get class 6, but anything higher than that has been reported to have issues.
To boot the stock rom, you'll need a copy...I believe that's floating around. Just check the threads.
Both 7.0.0 and 7.0.2 are "stable" releases, and I suggest unless you want to live on the edge, you use only stable. Both worked for me; you can check out the changelogs, but the major difference is simply more bug fixes as well as more capabilities (hopefully).
he meant have the stock firmware on a sd card, and keep cm7 on eMMC. i am very interested in this as well
NewZJ said:
he meant have the stock firmware on a sd card, and keep cm7 on eMMC. i am very interested in this as well
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I'm in the process of trying a method out that I read, if I have success, I'll post here. If anyone else has any info, please let me know!
Keep an eye on this thread: http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/21804-booting-stock-nook-12-from-sd-over-cm7/
There have been other threads about this, but nothing conclusive.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873243
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948940
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10510859
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021374
I'm also interested and was thinking I'd try it, but I've been slow getting to it.
Cindy
bumping for interest
I canhas method to run b&n from sd card pwease?
Nope, no luck on the above method (the CM7 method). I'm sure someone with knowledge of how it's done can do it, but that's not me...I'll keep looking, though, and update if I find anything.
I followed this thread to create a CM7 bootable SD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000957
Is there a way to dual boot to the stock rom without removing the SD card?
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947698
remember to read all the instructions before attempting, but it's fairly easy to do.
and also, remember to use the search button.
Very nice, thanks!
Hi everyone. I'm kinda new. I've rooted devices in the past and jailbroken other non android devices. I've read the tutorials, they were either very vague or didn't work at at all.
I purchased a refurb NC from B&N. It came with 1.2 but auto updated to 1.3. I've tried burning an the 1gb clockwork image to my sdcard and the manual nooter zip file straight to the root of my sdcard and nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Can someone help guide me in the right direction?
Thanks
Try this link Re-Root 1.3 You should get help on this thread.
You will need to follow links from the above to yet other instructions on creating ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) SDHC cards.
One thing to remember is that most Rooted Nooks came via 1.2, so read the posts with this in the back of you mind. It may not be an issue, but I have not checked.
Also be aware that the majority of the threads relate to CM7 which has nothing to do with Rooting your B&N 1.3 Nook Color. These folks are completely replacing the Operating System with a different one. One or two threads about Kernels may apply equally to both B&N 1.3 and CM7.
I'm also using my ancient G1 phone as the sdcard reader via usb. Would that possibly be the problem?
Not sure, I am not highly technical in this area. However why not use your NookColor as the SD card reader and writer?
Also look at Supernooter on this thread It may well be superceeded, but that is where I started when I was on 1.2.
OR
Look at this thread, it may be more relevant.
Thank you so much, I did use the nook as the sd card reader and it worked like a charm. I never thought of that for some reason. But once again thanks!
Does anyone know the procedure for making a bootable sd card that will run the Phiremod 7.1 rom from the sd card on my Nook Color? I don't want to put it on the emmc and I can't seem to find out how to do this. I have tried just changing the file name to make it think it was like the CM7 build but that does not work. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ron
Use verygreens 1.3 method to do this. Phiremod can be done just like the original CM7. Search for verygreens post in dev. section
I did try it once. Do you just copy the Phiremod zip onto the SD card in place of the CM7 zip file? Do you have to change the file name of the Phiremod zip?
Thanks for the info I will give it a shot again. Maybe I did something wrong. I did get the Cm7 to work.
Ron
Better to rename something similar to the original CM7. Though, ymmv.
Thank you for reading my question. I've read multiple forums here trying to find a solution to my quest before breaking down and posting this question.
J4mm3r has created a dualboot menu which allows for the selection of 2 different ROM's or recovery mode. Racks has a couple of threads where he discusses putting 2 different ROM's on those partitions so that you can keep your Stock NC software on the eMCC and boot into either the 'normal' ROM or the 'alternate' ROM.
Here's what I am trying to do and would like some help if anyone is able to assist.
My NC was bought for my wife, but I'm the techie in the family and love how it functions as a tablet. Rather than prepare 2 separate SD cards (one for her and one for me) I was thinking it would be possible to install the same ROM on a dualboot SD card so that when the NC is turned on it defaults to her CM7.1 and when I want to mess around with it (while she is out... of course), I can boot into the 'alternate' ROM.
I've installed CM7.1 Encore for her and everything seems to be working great. I'd like to install the same build for the 'alternate' ROM but just can't figure out how to get the correct partitions built and how to put that ROM on the right partition for it to load that way.
Can anyone out there help?
Cheers!