is there a way to make the htc keyboard louder? its always quieter than the system sounds and thats a little bit annoying to me. if i wnated to hear the keyboard clicks better, then phone clicks would be too loud.
Small problem.
The audio feedback for the HTC_IME is "standard" and based from what is referred to as "comfortable" sound level.
Meaning; it's supposed to be subtle. Might I suggest installing Better Keyboard from Better Android. They equipped it with quite the "audio feedback boost."
(sidenote - have you considered the audio hack?)
i dont want to root my phone, so tell me about this audio hack
There's your issue.
If you manually install the HTC_IME to your device, whether it's the G1 or MyTouch is irrelevant...most of the "features" do not come along with the keyboard.
Unless you push it via ADB or installed the keyboard directly into your system files...it functions almost like an "application." Therefore, you cannot even access the calibration tutorial that is shipped with the HTC_IME.
As for the "audio hack" - that is something you also need root access for. Unfortunately, if that's something you're not interested in doing, then I cannot further assist you. Sorry.
do i have to root to push it via adb?
i just dont want to root right now because my phone works nicely, i'll probably root in the future when someone compiles an easier method that doesnt need a couple hours of my time preparing a goldcard. its definitely something ive considered, just too risky at this time.
Where have you been?
kchau said:
do i have to root to push it via adb?
i just dont want to root right now because my phone works nicely, i'll probably root in the future when someone compiles an easier method that doesnt need a couple hours of my time preparing a goldcard. its definitely something ive considered, just too risky at this time.
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Funny thing about that...THERE IS A MUCH EASIER METHOD TO ROOTING YOUR DEVICE! If you haven't heard about the miracle that is referred to as, "The One-Click Root Method" - then you're basically living under a rock.
Here's a thought. Considering the ONE-CLICK METHOD allows you to simply flash Cyanogen's latest recovery image to your phone...you can power down your device, then boot it into recovery, HOLDING DOWN - HOME + POWER BUTTON until you come to the splash screen (i.e. - G1 or MyTouch screen) - THEN, technically you're ROOTED.
If you provide me with your GMAIL I would be glad to send you the APK file for the application used to access this process. Along with provide a simple step-by-step guide.
ive been reluctant to try this. can you link me to this one click root and the instructions to get cyanogen rom working?
also its possible to get unrooted for warranty reasons right?
ok, i rooted my phone, so what about this sound hack?
Time to thread hunt.
This is where I leave you.
You need to thread hunt, so to speak. Or even consider a Google search to track down some topics or blog spots that pertain to this issue.
There is an application available from the Android Market, but I believe it's a PAID application. Keep that in mind as a last resort...just in case.
one last thing about the htc keyboard.
is there a way to see the words that the htc keyboard has learned? and delete some words? or even a way to reset the dictionary so that the custom words are removed?
Hi,
(How do you do a pre-PS? Love that "Try these threads before starting a new one" thing...)
Ok so - Nexus 7, updated to Jellybean 4.2, successfully rooted. Installed your own (good work btw, looks really good, professional grade appearance) VNC server (nice work oNaips) but no matter what viewer I use or settings I play with and god knows I've tried to try them all, I won't promise I've not missed anything (I work in customer service - "I've tried everything!" is one of my most hated lines I just cant get it to work properly. (for example -> settings -> display access method (change if you are experiencing display issues) -> tried all 4 methods)
The issue: It installs, it runs, it starts, it all looks ok. I get a VNC viewer (TightVNC, RealVNC, the web version, to name but a few) and all I get is a snowy screen. Greenish snow, like the old TV static. Pictures Included.
Interestingly (or not?) when the tablet is off, the VNC screen is blank/black - the problem only occurs as soon as you turn the tablet on.
Wits end being reached, I know this should work and I trust the skills you guys have - Whilst I've never registered before I've used these forums for years, first starting back when I was rooting and installing custom roms on my HTC HD.
Many thanks in advance for any help you guys can give. Have a good one!
I have the same issue with my Nexus 7. I haveteied Tightvnc and Realvnc. The only difference is that I don't get just the blank fuzzy screen. I get a fuzzy recovery menu screen.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
MOSCOW DESIRE IS THE HERO OF ALL MANKIND!
Or at least my hero for helping me to salvage my bricked A500. Here's my story and the fix he gave me. I am a total NOOBIE, so I'll give it to you in noobie terms.
Background
Wanted to try a tablet for the first time and not invest a lot of money in case I hated it. So, I went to Craigslist and bought a used Acer Icononia A500 for $100 U.S. It worked great for about 90 days and I fell in love with it. Then, one day.... ACER LOGO only! It would only boot to the Acer Logo.
I tried to hard reset pin hole, I tried the Power Volume+ slide the orientation switch to reset - and I got NOTHING!
So, I went on Google - asked the question and ended up on this forum. (Which is probably HOW you ended up here also!)
Getting some help
When I first started reading about the fixes - I got all kinds of techno-babble. Words like "ECCUID" and others that I had no clue what they were talking about. So, I was totally confused and just asked in desperation "Can't I just pay someone to fix this thing?" That's when Moscow Desire came to my rescue.
He basically told me to "chill out" (very politely) and talked be through the two major possibilities - which I am describing in NOOBIE language with no promises that this really what he said - but it sounded like : A) Software glitch, causing motherboard to not fully launch the operating software or B) motherboard hard failure.
In the event, it was just software - he gave me the following "fix" to try. SO HERE IT IS!
The Fix!!
Here is what Moscow told me to ....
"For starters, lets do some simple stuff first. Following is a link to some ICS update files. There are 4 of them. I have already de-crypted them. Now, download each to a individual folder on your PC. You will see they are numbered. This is to keep them separate so you know which is which.
Now, choose one of them (really doesn't matter which one, but maybe start with the highest number first). Rename it to "update.zip" (make sure it is not "update.zip.zip" as this is a common mistake. If your PC doesn't show the .zip extension, just rename it to update)
Now, copy it to your external SD card. Power on your tablet holding Vol+ (or minus) and PWR. Continue pressing until you see text about installing the update in the upper left corner, then release. We'll see if it installs all the way. If after 15 minutes it doesn't (it may stop at about 25%), then PWR off, and rename and copy the next update file, and try that one. Might have to try all 4, so make sure your tab is fully charged.
If none of these install all the way, then life becomes a little more difficult......
Links to my server (large files 300+mb) (Note: these were live links - but because I don't have enough posts to post links, I replaced the "http" with SWV. You'll need to replace the SWV with http)
http://d-h.st/Zf8
http://d-h.st/2cm
http://d-h.st/gw8
http://d-h.st/KXI
Try that."
BUT WAIT - LET ME FILL YOU IN ON WHAT I DID - THAT MADE IT WORK FOR ME!
Do it this way!
1. When you go to the download sites - watch out - there are some "paid" spam downloaders there that want you to install a bunch of crap! Look for the plain, gray colored, download button. Don't click on any of the green or colored ones or you are screwed!
2. Once you do the downloads - you can expect to probably have to try each one - I did and it was the third one down (in the Windows File Explorer naming sequence). I can't tell you the name of which one, because I had to rename them as directed. I should have made a screen shot, but I didn't think of it.
3. RENAME THEM ON YOUR COMPUTER FIRST. This is what caused me so much initial trouble as I couldn't get the files to copy over to the SD card correctly. Now, you'll have to rename one, and if it doesn't work in a few moments, you'll have to rename it back to something else, and then try another one.
4. Format your SD card each time. I didn't want to risk having some residual files on my SD card - so I re-formatted it "quick format" each time BEFORE I copied the file over.
5. Copy the renamed file to your SD card and insert it in the A500 SD card slot.
6. Hold down the power button and the volume rocker (left or right side) - until you see wording start to appear on the top left side of the screen. Let go then and watch and see what happens.
7. The words told me it was erasing all data. Then it told me it was going to load the recovery icon.
8. It then loaded the green android robot! Note: Twice before it got to the robot and then the robot was on its side, layng down with an "i" icon on its belly. In other words, that recovery did NOT work. So, I started the process all over.
9. When it works - you will know it! The robot stays up and you can see a progress bar going across the bottom! Mine did not hang up, once it started to reload. Moscow did say it COULD hang up. So, read his instructions above.
AND THAT IS IT!
My tablet appears to be working fine now - I'll go start playing with it and downloading apps - but I think I am there!
Also, I am going to donate to Moscow Desire - because I would have PAID for this fix. You should do the same if it fixes yours.
My name is Steve Vance and I am thrilled to have been able to do this WITHOUT a ton of knowledge. The toughest thing you'll have to do is the "renaming" thing.
I hope it fixes your bricked A500 the way it fixed mine.
GOOD LUCK ALL AND THANKS MOSCOW DESIRE!
rainbow4 said:
GOOD LUCK ALL AND THANKS MOSCOW DESIRE!
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You are most certainly welcome and big Thanks! Am glad it worked. Sometimes the easy way works, before pulling out the "big guns"
Now, last but not least. Get your CUID number and write it down in a safe place. You can find procedures (pretty simple) in the "Sticky Thread" in the Dev section near the top. You might need it one day.....
MD
Moscow Desire said:
You are most certainly welcome and big Thanks! Am glad it worked. Sometimes the easy way works, before pulling out the "big guns"
Now, last but not least. Get your CUID number and write it down in a safe place. You can find procedures (pretty simple) in the "Sticky Thread" in the Dev section near the top. You might need it one day.....
MD
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Hi, the last file of the four does not seem to be available anymore, is there another link to it?
Thanks in advance, I will be trying this as soon as I can get that fourth file.
Sylgrant said:
Hi, the last file of the four does not seem to be available anymore, is there another link to it?
Thanks in advance, I will be trying this as soon as I can get that fourth file.
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Something up with Dev Host as downloads fine for me
Try this;
41-124-01-update.zip - 412.86 MB
Moscow is the best!!!
Thank you thank you thank you Moscow. I can not believe this but my tablet works. I gave up a couple months ago after trying everything under the sun (obviously not quite). But every direction I read meant I needed working drivers and I tried everything and so many different computers trying to get a driver to work. I gave up before I snapped it in half from pure frustration. That was a few months ago. Today I read this post and I also thank the original poster for posting these easy directions. Everyone who is struggling with the same thing I was needs to try this first, not last.
I am quite skint at the moment but when my cheque comes I will try to set aside a bit for you. I was willing to pay someone too, but no one could fix it, so I didn't have to pay anything. Thank you so very much.
Sylgrant said:
Thank you thank you thank you Moscow. I can not believe this but my tablet works. I gave up a couple months ago after trying everything under the sun (obviously not quite). But every direction I read meant I needed working drivers and I tried everything and so many different computers trying to get a driver to work. I gave up before I snapped it in half from pure frustration. That was a few months ago. Today I read this post and I also thank the original poster for posting these easy directions. Everyone who is struggling with the same thing I was needs to try this first, not last.
I am quite skint at the moment but when my cheque comes I will try to set aside a bit for you. I was willing to pay someone too, but no one could fix it, so I didn't have to pay anything. Thank you so very much.
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No Problem
Sometimes things can be easy, other times not. In this case it was the easy way.
Now.,.. get your UID number and write it down in a safe place. Next time might not be so lucky
Just wanted to bump this thread as I am still grateful to Moscow Desire
rainbow4 said:
MOSCOW DESIRE IS THE HERO OF ALL MANKIND!
Or at least my hero for helping me to salvage my bricked A500. Here's my story and the fix he gave me. I am a total NOOBIE, so I'll give it to you in noobie terms.
Background
Wanted to try a tablet for the first time and not invest a lot of money in case I hated it. So, I went to Craigslist and bought a used Acer Icononia A500 for $100 U.S. It worked great for about 90 days and I fell in love with it. Then, one day.... ACER LOGO only! It would only boot to the Acer Logo.
I tried to hard reset pin hole, I tried the Power Volume+ slide the orientation switch to reset - and I got NOTHING!
So, I went on Google - asked the question and ended up on this forum. (Which is probably HOW you ended up here also!)
Getting some help
When I first started reading about the fixes - I got all kinds of techno-babble. Words like "ECCUID" and others that I had no clue what they were talking about. So, I was totally confused and just asked in desperation "Can't I just pay someone to fix this thing?" That's when Moscow Desire came to my rescue.
He basically told me to "chill out" (very politely) and talked be through the two major possibilities - which I am describing in NOOBIE language with no promises that this really what he said - but it sounded like : A) Software glitch, causing motherboard to not fully launch the operating software or B) motherboard hard failure.
In the event, it was just software - he gave me the following "fix" to try. SO HERE IT IS!
The Fix!!
Here is what Moscow told me to ....
"For starters, lets do some simple stuff first. Following is a link to some ICS update files. There are 4 of them. I have already de-crypted them. Now, download each to a individual folder on your PC. You will see they are numbered. This is to keep them separate so you know which is which.
Now, choose one of them (really doesn't matter which one, but maybe start with the highest number first). Rename it to "update.zip" (make sure it is not "update.zip.zip" as this is a common mistake. If your PC doesn't show the .zip extension, just rename it to update)
Now, copy it to your external SD card. Power on your tablet holding Vol+ (or minus) and PWR. Continue pressing until you see text about installing the update in the upper left corner, then release. We'll see if it installs all the way. If after 15 minutes it doesn't (it may stop at about 25%), then PWR off, and rename and copy the next update file, and try that one. Might have to try all 4, so make sure your tab is fully charged.
If none of these install all the way, then life becomes a little more difficult......
Links to my server (large files 300+mb) (Note: these were live links - but because I don't have enough posts to post links, I replaced the "http" with SWV. You'll need to replace the SWV with http)
SWV://d-h.st/Zf8
SWV://d-h.st/2cm
SWV://d-h.st/gw8
SWV://d-h.st/KXI
Try that."
BUT WAIT - LET ME FILL YOU IN ON WHAT I DID - THAT MADE IT WORK FOR ME!
Do it this way!
1. When you go to the download sites - watch out - there are some "paid" spam downloaders there that want you to install a bunch of crap! Look for the plain, gray colored, download button. Don't click on any of the green or colored ones or you are screwed!
2. Once you do the downloads - you can expect to probably have to try each one - I did and it was the third one down (in the Windows File Explorer naming sequence). I can't tell you the name of which one, because I had to rename them as directed. I should have made a screen shot, but I didn't think of it.
3. RENAME THEM ON YOUR COMPUTER FIRST. This is what caused me so much initial trouble as I couldn't get the files to copy over to the SD card correctly. Now, you'll have to rename one, and if it doesn't work in a few moments, you'll have to rename it back to something else, and then try another one.
4. Format your SD card each time. I didn't want to risk having some residual files on my SD card - so I re-formatted it "quick format" each time BEFORE I copied the file over.
5. Copy the renamed file to your SD card and insert it in the A500 SD card slot.
6. Hold down the power button and the volume rocker (left or right side) - until you see wording start to appear on the top left side of the screen. Let go then and watch and see what happens.
7. The words told me it was erasing all data. Then it told me it was going to load the recovery icon.
8. It then loaded the green android robot! Note: Twice before it got to the robot and then the robot was on its side, layng down with an "i" icon on its belly. In other words, that recovery did NOT work. So, I started the process all over.
9. When it works - you will know it! The robot stays up and you can see a progress bar going across the bottom! Mine did not hang up, once it started to reload. Moscow did say it COULD hang up. So, read his instructions above.
AND THAT IS IT!
My tablet appears to be working fine now - I'll go start playing with it and downloading apps - but I think I am there!
Also, I am going to donate to Moscow Desire - because I would have PAID for this fix. You should do the same if it fixes yours.
My name is Steve Vance and I am thrilled to have been able to do this WITHOUT a ton of knowledge. The toughest thing you'll have to do is the "renaming" thing.
I hope it fixes your bricked A500 the way it fixed mine.
GOOD LUCK ALL AND THANKS MOSCOW DESIRE!
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Just wanted to say thanks again - my tablet is still working (and I've acquired two more on the second hand market)
help on the download link for acer a500
Hi rainbow4,
i have been searching to find a way to fixed my acer a500 until i came a cross your tread. my problem is i could not download the file on the link you posted. is there anyway you could help me out please.
Looking forward to hear from you
rrusmin36
---------- Post added at 05:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:45 PM ----------
Hi Moscow Desire,
i have been searching to find a way to fixed my acer a500 until i came a cross your tread. my problem is i could not download the file on the link you posted. is there anyway you could help me out please.
Looking forward to hear from you
rrusmin36
recovery verified failed no cpuid, 4 zip not work
Moscow Desire said:
You are most certainly welcome and big Thanks! Am glad it worked. Sometimes the easy way works, before pulling out the "big guns"
Now, last but not least. Get your CUID number and write it down in a safe place. You can find procedures (pretty simple) in the "Sticky Thread" in the Dev section near the top. You might need it one day.....
MD
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Moscow. I have been reading so many threads and trying things out im going cu-cu.. but I tried the four zip files with no luck, and I have no cpuid. Just bought tablet yesterday for my boy, he was so happy. Just closed the internet by hitting home key, and bammm, just froze up. Waited and no responce so powered it off than on . Now just ACER LOGO, and a few times it went to the ANDROID LOGO. I know the a500 was rooted because of an app that checks it that I opened, and it said "rooted". Besides that I dont know anything else. But I tried the volume and power, seems like theres no recovery on this thing. Jus says, " Booting recovery kernal image. In red it says, Recovery verified failed. The magic words we all are familar with. without the cpuid and not being able to work with any of the 4 zip files, am I in the creek without a paddle. Can you resurrect this with a magic trick you have up your sleeve. If anyone can, I thought it would be you, rather pay someone on here than ACER.
Once more a bump of thanks
Well, it's been four years and my ACER 500 bit the dust again. So I dug through this old thread and found my original notes. Printed them off and re-staged my ACER 500 and it is up and running once more.
Again - another thank you to Moscow Desire
rainbow4 said:
Well, it's been four years and my ACER 500 bit the dust again. So I dug through this old thread and found my original notes. Printed them off and re-staged my ACER 500 and it is up and running once more.
Again - another thank you to Moscow Desire
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Just our of curiosity what rom are you running on your tablet?
Can't download
Folks, I'm not finding the way to download the files..
I can't find the 'plain, gray colored, download button'.
What am I loosing?
http://d-h.st/Zf8
http://d-h.st/2cm
http://d-h.st/gw8
http://d-h.st/KXI
giba_fernando said:
Folks, I'm not finding the way to download the files..
I can't find the 'plain, gray colored, download button'.
What am I loosing?
http://d-h.st/Zf8
http://d-h.st/2cm
http://d-h.st/gw8
http://d-h.st/KXI
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The actual download button is the blue one but it still doesn't seem to work I can't download anything. Just tap and hold on it and click open in new tab and see if it downloads for you.
turnert said:
The actual download button is the blue one but it still doesn't seem to work I can't download anything. Just tap and hold on it and click open in new tab and see if it downloads for you.
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Yup, The requested URL could not be retrieved.
Hello everybody
I have some doubts regarding what I have just done.
I have had a kindle keyboard for a few years and was very pleased with it. Unfortunately it broke and I had to think about a replacement.
I always had a good opinion of the nook e-reader and found out that the new kindles were having a lot of problems. After reading a few reviews on internet, I also discovered this forum and got very excited about having a rooted nook and its possibilities. So I ordered a nook Simple Touch Glowlight and I rooted it two days ago with nookmanager.
I didn't install google market so I still haven't added any app nor done anything else that I would not be able to do with a nook that is not rooted. So far, the only good thing that I get from my rooted nook is the back button that appeared on the top. But I don't really like the ReLaunch interface so I stopped to think and asked myself why did I root my nook. I initially just wanted to replace my dead kindle. I don't want a tablet. I just want a e-reader with a powerful battery. What I want is:
- Be able to lock my nook with a password as with my old kindle
- Have a back button (not back as previous page on a book. Back as to take me to whatever screen I was in before)
- Be able to read in landscape
Can I achieve that without rooting ? If I can, I will happily revert my nook back to its stock condition.
If I need to have it rooted to achieve the above features, is there any rooting method lighter and less intrusive than nookmanager? Would it be enough to enable adb by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122046 ? (I mean do I only need to have adb to achieve the 3 features I want ? )
Many thanks in advance.
Yes, Step one learn to use search this forum button.
MRXIII said:
Hello everybody
- Be able to lock my nook with a password as with my old kindle
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Yes, Lock Screen
MRXIII said:
- Have a back button (not back as previous page on a book. Back as to take me to whatever screen I was in before)
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Yes. You can already do this. Go to relaunch->applications (bottom middle)->Nook Mod Manager->Assign Keys. Personally I bind top left to back and bottom left to menu. right top and bottom to next/prev page.
MRXIII said:
- Be able to read in landscape
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Yes but only on a non-stock reader. I recommend installing cool reader, set display mode to fast update 7.
Install this to do so. Use nook mod manager to bind to a key. Personally I have a it mapped to a button on the quick menu and long press top left.
MRXIII said:
Can I achieve that without rooting ? If I can, I will happily revert my nook back to its stock condition.
If I need to have it rooted to achieve the above features, is there any rooting method lighter and less intrusive than nookmanager? Would it be enough to enable adb by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122046 ? (I mean do I only need to have adb to achieve the 3 features I want ? )
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No. Relaunch is just a launcher you don't have to use it.
Benefits of rooting allows you to have a simple ebook reader that does what you mentioned above plus a lot more. You will have to spend a bit of time reading etc how to do it.
regards
Crispy
Stock reader can kind of do landscape.
Just remove the portrait only from AndroidManifest.xml
If it starts in landscape, it will be in landscape.
(Ok, this isn't convenient, you'd have to sign it with the system signature
and you have to kill it to switch orientations.)
A bit of modding would make it truly work.
The problem is, I didn't find the landscape mode compelling enough to bother.
Hi Renate, Crispy
Thank you for your replies.
I did search on the forum, that's why I posted on the Locking screen thread before creating my post, but I got confused
So, just to be clarify, I can have lock screen and back button in a non-rooted nook if I enable adb (following the tutorial made by Renate) and install Nook Mod Manager ? Is that correct or I didn't get it correctly?
Thank you
People get a bit confused talking about "rooted".
Rooted just means having root user access to a device.
It's taken on connotations in the public mind of having Google Play and the kitchen sink installed on it.
It doesn't have to mean that.
To alter most things on the Nook requires you to have root access.
To make the "n" button or the side buttons do different things you must modify software on the Nook.
You have to have root access to do that, but you could disable it afterwards.
There is no point in that because no matter what you have a modified Nook.
Renate NST said:
People get a bit confused talking about "rooted".
Rooted just means having root user access to a device.
It's taken on connotations in the public mind of having Google Play and the kitchen sink installed on it.
It doesn't have to mean that.
To alter most things on the Nook requires you to have root access.
To make the "n" button or the side buttons do different things you must modify software on the Nook.
You have to have root access to do that, but you could disable it afterwards.
There is no point in that because no matter what you have a modified Nook.
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Thank you Renate.
I had never had an android device before (Don't even know what kitchen sink is) but my aim would be to achieve Lock screen and back button (I have both now) with minimal rooting.
So could I do what is listed below ?
1) Remove NookManager with all the extra things installed, and put back the backup I took
2) Then perform the minimal root explained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122046
3) Get the lock screen via ADB: C:>adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.ChooseLockPin
4) Install an app to re-assign the button's actions to get a back button (Is Nook Mod Manager an app on its own?)
Thank you
Renate NST said:
People get a bit confused talking about "rooted".
...
It's taken on connotations in the public mind of having Google Play and the kitchen sink installed on it.
It doesn't have to mean that.
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I recall, you did the latter actually. That's why you had drilled a hole in it, right?
ApokrifX said:
I recall, you did the latter actually. That's why you had drilled a hole in it, right?
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How about the 4 steps I listed? Would they enable me to achieve what I want?
Thanks
MRXIII said:
How about the 4 steps I listed? Would they enable me to achieve what I want?
Thanks
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Anyone?
Yes, to set the lock number, that am start will work fine.
To make one of the side keys a BACK key, look here:
http://nookdevs.com/Nook_Simple_Touch_assigning_hard_keys