One button? - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Alright, I'm wondering how well having a single button works when using the nook as full sized tablet.
my girlfriend has the stock software loaded.. And It works alright for a very casual, no need to get things done fast atmosphere.. (which anyone who buys it as an ereader rather than modders tablet is probably expecting.)
The problem I have is I am use to my phone which has the 4 standard android buttons. I am wondering if I got this, or the kindle fire how well having one or possibly no buttons is going to work.
Just seems like when using it for a full sized tablet, it may get frustrating if you need to do anything fast or your trying to be a bit more productive.
What are your personal experiences?

If you use CM it has softkeys just like all the honeycomb tabs.
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koopakid08 said:
If you use CM it has softkeys just like all the honeycomb tabs.
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Thanks, I may see if I can get my gf to try CM on her Nook then.

Snow_fox said:
Thanks, I may see if I can get my gf to try CM on her Nook then.
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Just load it on an SD card (search the forums for verygreens guide). That way her stock stuff will remain intact and all you have to do is remove the card to boot to it.

Yeah, That was my general idea.
It is a very nice feature and I wish that manufacturers would encourage this type of flashing.
It would be awesome if I could just spend 50$ on a few sd cards and load a different rom to reach one to try em out.

hey, if you do go with cm7 you may want to check out joenathane's 2 awesome themes. im currently running with the transformerBread themes and loving it. its vary clean and clear
TransformerBread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130271
HoneyBread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121144

Snow_fox said:
Yeah, That was my general idea.
It is a very nice feature and I wish that manufacturers would encourage this type of flashing.
It would be awesome if I could just spend 50$ on a few sd cards and load a different rom to reach one to try em out.
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+1
FYI, you will probably see it, but if you are going the SD card route, try to get a Sandisk card above all others. I was using an a-data card for a while and kept getting random problems. The class isn't as big of a deal, but supposedly the Sandisks have the best random access performance.

ponyboy82 said:
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FYI, you will probably see it, but if you are going the SD card route, try to get a Sandisk card above all others. I was using an a-data card for a while and kept getting random problems. The class isn't as big of a deal, but supposedly the Sandisks have the best random access performance.
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Get the Sandisk and keep fingers crossed that it's not a counterfeited.

I already have a kingston 8gb from a while ago.
I may try it just to see.
I don't need perfect performance on a trail run or anything.

Snow_fox said:
I already have a kingston 8gb from a while ago.
I may try it just to see.
I don't need perfect performance on a trail run or anything.
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Just know it will be very laggy. Kingston are terrible at running android off of.
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So where's our big update? Is it just me or do you feel like this is way past due?

Out more than a month (for the 3G model) and only one minor update, so far? Where's my microSD support, for example?
Is it just me, or am I being a little impatient here? I figured that the microSD would be fixed by now, at the very least.....
I feel you but I learned not to expect anything anymore. If I make up one day and there's an update waiting for me then great. But holding your breath would be a baaaad idea!
[sent with Xooming Android technology]
I agree, although I am unsure of whether to blame google or motorola. The SD card would be nice, and so would a few hundred less FCs.
FWIW, I've been making new kernels and such, so I get updates all the time
But seriously:
roebeet said:
Where's my microSD support, for example?
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Yeah, I'm sure that issue is square on Google; it's also part of the issue of why there's MTP support and not USB Mass-Storage, since the former works on files (vs. filesystems for USB M-S, which is why you had to pull it down manually); since I suspect the issue that Google is solving with our "one filesystem for apps and user stuff" is where/how the uSD will be mounted/shared on our devices.
Thought the 4g update would be 90 days or something...
Very impatient.
I can't wait for the 4G upgrade but now that I have the ThunderBolt I wonder how much the Xoom battery is going to last. I get around four hours with the 4G on.
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Motorola has 2 months to fix all the Xoom's problems. Otherwise I'll be forced to return it.
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Ditto on the MicroSD! I have been wondering about the other tablets heading for the market. I see MicroSD card slot listed and I wonder if they hit will they will already have support?
Tomorrow
P.S. I just made up this rumour.
MikeyMike01 said:
Motorola has 2 months to fix all the Xoom's problems. Otherwise I'll be forced to return it.
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What store will let you take it back after 2 months.
To be honest I haven't noticed the lack of a sd card. Don't have 4g here so I am content just as soon as otterbox releases their damn case.
myv6mustang said:
What store will let you take it back after 2 months.
To be honest I haven't noticed the lack of a sd card. Don't have 4g here so I am content just as soon as otterbox releases their damn case.
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Costco
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rljohnson said:
Ditto on the MicroSD! I have been wondering about the other tablets heading for the market. I see MicroSD card slot listed and I wonder if they hit will they will already have support?
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What other honeycomb tablets are going to have an sd slot. I think i have only seen one other future tablet so far.
I'm pretty sure that I've read somewhere that the zoom will get SD support at the same time as the 4G upgrade.
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the clock is ticking 77 days before it goes back to cotsco if moto/google doesn't fix all the **** that is wrong with this POS
neonflx said:
the clock is ticking 77 days before it goes back to cotsco if moto/google doesn't fix all the **** that is wrong with this POS
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Why you buy it if you are gonna knock it? You didn't have to buy it. Lol
If its a pos than return it now.
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Have not needed the micro SD. Using the 4g on the TBolt. Can't wait for the LTE upgrade....that's all I need. Sometimes I feel storage space is overrated. I have bought all big storage space gadgets and have yet to run out.
Instead of OS upgrades...I want all the developers to keep cranking out the Honey apps.
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squeeze said:
Have not needed the micro SD. Using the 4g on the TBolt. Can't wait for the LTE upgrade....that's all I need. Sometimes I feel storage space is overrated. I have bought all big storage space gadgets and have yet to run out.
Instead of OS upgrades...I want all the developers to keep cranking out the Honey apps.
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It is easy to fill up with music and video libraries.
bwcorvus said:
Costco
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Yep.
znfrazier said:
Why you buy it if you are gonna knock it? You didn't have to buy it. Lol
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Some people wanted it to succeed. Some people also wanted it to work. Looks like neither are happening currently.

[UPDATE: ROOTED] Hopefully spread some Thrive love

How many evo owners [myself not included] own a Thrive Tablet? It plays nicely with my Evo, and hopefuly if there is enough support, hopefully we can get a subforum for it here on XDA along with getting it rooted. Now I know it just came out, so I wasn't expecting anything, but here's hoping this being the path to get soething.
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UPDATE:
The The Thrive has been rooted but guys at tablet roms and thrive forums [I did my own personal dabbling, nothing formal]. Since we don't have a sub forum here on XDA [yet] I'll post the link here for anyone that has one.
http://www.thriveforums.org/forum/t...ment/1399-full-working-rooted-thrive-now.html
How do you like the Thrive tablet so far? Im still using my ipad 1 but I want to invest in my first android tablet very soon; just dont know which one I want yet? I like the thrive, xoom, acer, and the lenovo but its such a hard decision!
dirkyd3rk said:
How do you like the Thrive tablet so far? Im still using my ipad 1 but I want to invest in my first android tablet very soon; just dont know which one I want yet? I like the thrive, xoom, acer, and the lenovo but its such a hard decision!
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+1 wondering this as well heard about people not being able to get it out of sleep mode
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ckoadiyn said:
+1 wondering this as well heard about people not being able to get it out of sleep mode
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Really? Havent heard that one yet but i really think i might settle for the 16gb xoom.
I REALLY LIKE THE THRIVE> chose it over the galaxy tab 10.1 cuz of the orts. It has the following FULL standard sized ports: HDMI, sd card [use adapter if using micro sd], and a USB port. standard 3mm headphone jack. Not going to lie, I have only had the sleep bug once, and had to hard reset it [hold power button]. But I love it. Its not that heavy [only @.3lbs heavier than galaxy tab], though a bit thicker [due tot he full ports] I really like the toshiba file manager, where you can see the internal, sd card, and usb memory all at once, the just tap between them to copy/move files. Also the removeable baery and cover also make it worth while.
dirkyd3rk said:
Really? Havent heard that one yet but i really think i might settle for the 16gb xoom.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388676,00.asp
here ya go
ckoadiyn said:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388676,00.asp
here ya go
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Good look. Also, I'm on my thrive right now. I personally got the 32gb version. Only cuz I want the max storage availble. The hardware is the same across all version, so its not like the 32 has something over the 16, and it over the 8. So you could get the 8gb, get a 32gb sd card, then have 40gb of space...or use an external hard drve either way...its win-win-win.
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Good look. Also, I'm on my thrive right now. I personally got the 32gb version. Only cuz I want the max storage availble. The hardware is the same across all version, so its not like the 32 has something over the 16, and it over the 8. So you could get the 8gb, get a 32gb sd card, then have 40gb of space...or use an external hard drve either way...its win-win-win.
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i have a external but i saw max is 1 tb and mines 3 tb hopefully they will change this soon lol
ckoadiyn said:
i have a external but i saw max is 1 tb and mines 3 tb hopefully they will change this soon lol
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Well I think that s only for the SDXC the super high class sd cards...for an actual external, I beieve it should work just fine. Mine is only 500gb, but reads it just fine, I only heard the limit is for the sd card.
Bump: OP updated to reflect root for the thrive.

[Q] Best Nook Color Setup???

What is the fastest rom for the nook color? I am going to root mine and put some type of android on it. I just dont know which one is the most stable.
Nikola996 said:
What is the fastest rom for the nook color? I am going to root mine and put some type of android on it. I just dont know which one is the most stable.
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Cm7 nightlys hands down.
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Okay I just got done thanks.
I like CM7 a lot but I'm running Phiremod Nook V6.3. Is very stable and is based on CM7.
I'm just waiting on a good CM7 stable release. The Nightlies are good to try tho.
im still running autonooter and have enjoyed it. but i think im ready to move on now and try cm7. im a n00b so im a little cautious since the directions are way more intensive than the autonooter
miss_october said:
im still running autonooter and have enjoyed it. but i think im ready to move on now and try cm7. im a n00b so im a little cautious since the directions are way more intensive than the autonooter
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Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227 for easy install instructions
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Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1030227 for easy install instructions
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im hoping to try from an sd card first. i have the link to that thread. or is that a bad idea?
miss_october said:
im hoping to try from an sd card first. i have the link to that thread. or is that a bad idea?
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If you are going to run from sd card, make sure it is a 8GB or high Sandisk class 2 or 4. As other sd cards run like crap.
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im hoping to try from an sd card first. i have the link to that thread. or is that a bad idea?
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It's always a good idea to try SD first, so you don't hurt anything and keep your sanity. Verygreen has a size-agnostic installer that works well, and is very painless.
The tips on keeping your SD card class 4 is right on the money. Faster/newer cards tend to Force Close on us a lot.
Once you have it how you like it, and are comfortable - switch to EMMC install.
Honestly, I've had my NC for about four months now, running off SD and CM7, and have never gone back to the original B+N bootup. One of these days, I'll just shove it all into EMMC and be done.
I am the uber n00b..just got my Nook out of the box a few minutes ago..
Was doing some searches for info on it and found this forum..man have I got a lot of learning to do.
My nook says it has 1.2 on it..so that is good right?
It has absolutely nothing on it now, and I guess my next step is going to buy a good SD card for it...
Is there a "list" of the exact models/sizes you guys prefer..?
Man, I am struggling with all these terms..and to think, until now, I considered myself a "computer guy"..! HA..! What a joke I am!
Please be patient with me..!
birdie_in_texas said:
I am the uber n00b..just got my Nook out of the box a few minutes ago..
Was doing some searches for info on it and found this forum..man have I got a lot of learning to do.
My nook says it has 1.2 on it..so that is good right?
It has absolutely nothing on it now, and I guess my next step is going to buy a good SD card for it...
Is there a "list" of the exact models/sizes you guys prefer..?
Man, I am struggling with all these terms..and to think, until now, I considered myself a "computer guy"..! HA..! What a joke I am!
Please be patient with me..!
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If you plan to just load an android rom onto the internal memory, you dont need a big sd card like that. I did that and I love it.
Wifflepig said:
The tips on keeping your SD card class 4 is right on the money. Faster/newer cards tend to Force Close on us a lot.
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Now I have learned that the term "Class 'X'" refers to the sped of the SD card..learning is fun..yikes!
So I need a CLass 4 or above speed rated card and at least an 8GB SD in size..
Now to figure out the terminology you guys are throwing at me.. "Nightlies?", "CM7?"
Lots to absorb for an old fat man..
Neckberg said:
If you plan to just load an android rom onto the internal memory, you dont need a big sd card like that. I did that and I love it.
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Yeah, I "guess" that is what I would want to do..
I would just like to be able to get to the Android market and watch netflix, youtube, tapatalk, iRcon, a few aps really..
My biggest problem, is there seems to be SO MUCH that you can do with these tablets, that I am just not aware of what I "really" would like to do! hahaha
I hate being the n00biest n00b on the board..
birdie_in_texas said:
Now I have learned that the term "Class 'X'" refers to the sped of the SD card..learning is fun..yikes!
So I need a CLass 4 or above speed rated card and at least an 8GB SD in size..
Now to figure out the terminology you guys are throwing at me.. "Nightlies?", "CM7?"
Lots to absorb for an old fat man..
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The Class X refers to sustained large block read/write speeds, and not the random one. Assuming you're intending to follow verygreen's guide on installing CM7 to the sdcard only, you specifically want a high random read/write speed card to do so. Anecdotal evidence (and lots of it) have shown that Sandisk branded microSDHC's of Class 2/4 work the best.
In terms of size, 4GB is pretty tight but great for simply testing (and cheap too @ 10 bucks from Staples). I use a Class 4, 8GB Sandisk (was only 15 bucks at Radio Shack) which feels much roomier.
Good luck and enjoy!
birdie_in_texas said:
Now I have learned that the term "Class 'X'" refers to the sped of the SD card..learning is fun..yikes!
So I need a CLass 4 or above speed rated card and at least an 8GB SD in size..
Now to figure out the terminology you guys are throwing at me.. "Nightlies?", "CM7?"
Lots to absorb for an old fat man..
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I'd recommend the cm7 nightly builds. More features, more customizable, all around the best experience to be had out of a custom rom.
For SD Cards, stick with the Sandisk ones, highest class rating you can find and I'm generally a fan of bigger is better when it comes to storage. Even the 32GB ones aren't that expensive anymore.
Definitely have fun with the nook, it's next to impossible to truly kill it, so have fun trying out a whole bunch of stuff. If you break something, just start over!
Thanks so much you guys! You are making me "feel" a lot better about messing with it!
I felt the same way when I got my first iPhone jailbroken, and I never managed to kill any of my phones yet! hahahaha (knock on wood!)
I just found verygreen's post, and that certainly seems ok..
Now to just figure out this winimage thing..yet again, something that a "Real" computer guy should probably know, but something I have never had to deal with..
Thanks again, and I will post updates/failures for you to shake your heads at! hahahah

[Q] a500 memory?

hello I have been looking all over for how to do this or even if I can. I wish to move all my apps I have gotten off the market to my sd card and run them from their also when ever I download a new one they are saved their too. I am wanting to free up some memory. if it can't be done that sucks but oh well.
just rooted my tablet tonight but still using stock rom. thanks
Not possible in HC. Apps2sd doesn't work, maybe it will with ics...but should be a good while before you fill up even the 8gb model. Been some good comments about using GL 2 sd if you play games though.
k wasn't sure I had a buddy that says his Droid phone saves his apparently to his sd. card but I wasn't sure if I could thanks though
gage0727 said:
k wasn't sure I had a buddy that says his Droid phone saves his apparently to his sd. card but I wasn't sure if I could thanks though
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yes, it seems to be a honeycomb limitation, and so the droid can run it, since it will be on 2.2 or 2.3 .
Considering ICS combines the phone and tablet OS, it may start working then, or it might work for no one.

[Q] Best Stable ROM for NC?

OK, so first off I wanted to say that I love how dedicated this forum is, and as a new(er) person to all this it has helped a lot. The biggest thing is, I bought a triple-boot 32gb class 4 SD card from a company and it has the cm7 kang build on it, and an ICS build on it. I'm always having problems with it freezing and having problems with it getting market errors, everything else is flawless, (happens on both roms except nook stock rom). Also I put movies on their using a nook color handbrake option and it hangs alot, so do many other applications. I have had support from the company I bought it from on ebay, but I just want something more stable, able to play n64 roms at 100% and able to pair a sixaxis controller. I have tried various overclocking options, none of them seeming to effect the fact that it will freeze with almost five minutes of decent usage. Any help would be great thanks xda nookers!
Also: ICS is preferred simply because I have it on my SGS II on t mobile and would like it on here as well. But whatever is most stable works for me!
Sounds like you have a slow SD card, which is sad because it's 32GB . A SanDisk class 4 is best for booting off of, better explained here. But other than the SD card, I like using CM 7.2 from my SD, though I'm also fairly new to the Nook Color.
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Sounds like you have a slow SD card, which is sad because it's 32GB . A SanDisk class 4 is best for booting off of, better explained here. But other than the SD card, I like using CM 7.2 from my SD, though I'm also fairly new to the Nook Color.
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How would I go about that and are their any workarounds? What sd card would you suggest so I can get the most of making this a full-fledged tablet with high speeds and overclocking etc. Sorry for the bump post, have been very busy thanks!
wierd165 said:
How would I go about that and are their any workarounds? What sd card would you suggest so I can get the most of making this a full-fledged tablet with high speeds and overclocking etc. Sorry for the bump post, have been very busy thanks!
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I would not necessarily blame the SD. Who knows what those scalpers put on that SD. They ripped off something. Go to racks' triple boot and redownload his image (which is free, by the way) and start over.
Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21458075
leapinlar said:
I would not necessarily blame the SD. Who knows what those scalpers put on that SD. They ripped off something. Go to racks' triple boot and redownload his image (which is free, by the way) and start over.
Look here:
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I should probably format my sd before right? (using easues or whatever its called haha just being lazy)
wierd165 said:
I should probably format my sd before right? (using easues or whatever its called haha just being lazy)
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If you re-burn racks' image there is no need to format first. But it would not hurt anything to go ahead and do it.
leapinlar said:
If you re-burn racks' image there is no need to format first. But it would not hurt anything to go ahead and do it.
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Hey this works great, no lag at all non-stop speed freakin sweet thanks! Whoever can close this thread now.:good:

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