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I've been focused on the new NT forums here since I got mine, but I couldn't pass up the Black Friday deal on the Touch. So now that I have one of those and it's charging up, what are they key steps to a clean root? It seems there's more than one thread here regarding rooting on the Touch. I'm not sure of which one is the latest / best.
Also, what's the best way to create a backup image?
Good start.
For backup use this link (1st post for linux, OSX and 2nd post for Windows).
Once you have backed up, you can update to either 1.0.1 (to root this one you can search for touchnooter 1.6.24, which makes it quite easy) or go for 1.1.0 (rooting this one has no automatic tool, so you probably will have to do it by hand, piece by piece, so lots of patience and some command skills are required - I guess that in a couple of weeks our fellows XDA devs may come up with something, as they are well ahead on knowing what the problems are).
Thanks apeine. Do you think it's worth just waiting for 1.1.0 to be packaged up a bit better?
Also, is CM7 possible on the Touch?
If you are not in a hurry to have it rooted, I'd recommend to wait for a more complete solution. If you are in a hurry, you can try 1.0.1 update and touchnooter 1.6.24 or the piece by piece 1.1.0 root (you can follow eded's excellent tuto on that).
There are a few devs that are trying something on CM7, but nothing out of the box. Maybe next year we might have something.
I bought an original nook 1.0 and upgraded it to 1.1 then ran autonooter to root it. Now I can't seem to install apps from market. I heard something about an automatic update, so maybe that happened. I am really at a loss for knowing what to do with it. I would basically like to update it to a more recent version of android and be able to install/update apps again. Could I just install autonooter 3.0? Or what course of action would be appropriate. I've been following this forum for over a year but I just haven't really seemed able to find a solution. Thanks.
detroit0 said:
I bought an original nook 1.0 and upgraded it to 1.1 then ran autonooter to root it. Now I can't seem to install apps from market. I heard something about an automatic update, so maybe that happened. I am really at a loss for knowing what to do with it. I would basically like to update it to a more recent version of android and be able to install/update apps again. Could I just install autonooter 3.0? Or what course of action would be appropriate. I've been following this forum for over a year but I just haven't really seemed able to find a solution. Thanks.
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You can update it to stock 1.4.3 and then root it with Manual Nooter (MN) 5.08.20. To update to 1.4.3 look at my tips thread linked in my signature and item A15. It tells you how to download and install it with ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery (get CWM in item A10). Then search the development thread for MN.
I have a nook simple touch (not the glowlight version) with the firmware version 1.2.0. I tried to root it with touchnooter but got stuck in the bootup screen. I was therefore wondering if anyone have a way to root 1.2.0, since the only thread i have seen that dealt with this was for the glowlight version, and i'm not sure if the same methods work for both versions.
Boot from the noogie disk.
Make a backup - the file should be about 2 gig.
Test a restore - you should be able to restore to a 2gig or larger medium (sdcards work well for testing) and get 8 parititions.
Once you've got a working, viable backup, you're ready to modify. There is no universal factory restore disk, hence the note of caution.
That said, tinynoot should work on the 1.2 devices - it works on both the NST and NSTG and with a very minor change, on the Nook color as well.
It gives you root and not much else - no Android market and the Amazon appstore is apparently a challenge with non-US releases of the device.
Root nook simple touch 1.2.0
cykelman said:
I have a nook simple touch (not the glowlight version) with the firmware version 1.2.0. I tried to root it with touchnooter but got stuck in the bootup screen. I was therefore wondering if anyone have a way to root 1.2.0, since the only thread i have seen that dealt with this was for the glowlight version, and i'm not sure if the same methods work for both versions.
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Cykelman, did it work fine?
I have also a Nook ST with firmware 1.2.0 and would like to know if the method explain by roustabout, using noggie disk, worked.
Thanks
Eurog said:
Cykelman, did it work fine?
I have also a Nook ST with firmware 1.2.0 and would like to know if the method explain by roustabout, using noggie disk, worked.
Thanks
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Same problem here. (NST fw 1.2)
Touchnooter and MinimalNooter causes Nook to hang at boot.
EDIT: I just checked the procedure on 2 nooks. One from US and one from GB.
On GB nook rooting works fine. (factory recovery image 1.2)
On US it hangs at boot. (factory recovery image 1.1)
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EDIT: I just checked the procedure on 2 nooks. One from US and one from GB.
On GB nook rooting works fine. (factory recovery image 1.2)
On US it hangs at boot. (factory recovery image 1.1)
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The procedure you checked is "roustabout's the 2-part method"?
digixmax said:
The procedure you checked is "roustabout's the 2-part method"?
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I haven't used TinyNoot, only Touchnooter and MinimalNooter (CWM).
Tonight I'll try 'tinynoot' and post result as an 'edit' to this message.
Rooting US version of NST 1.2 with GlowNooter-1.5.26 ?
This post suggested that GlowNooter can be used to root US version of NST 1.2.
Has anyone succeeded with this path?
I will be following this thread, I just got a nook today and would love to root it so I can sideload mango on it.
eventually 'tinynoot' worked for me.
Glow nooter stopped at 'Read Forever '.
If your nook is already rooted 'tinynoot' won't work either.
You have to apply 'tinynoot' to a clean (unrooted) nook (after recovery to factory image (6x reboot) and manual update to fw 1.2)
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eventually 'tinynoot' worked for me.
Glow nooter stopped at 'Read Forever '.
If your nook is already rooted 'tinynoot' won't work either.
You have to apply 'tinynoot' to a clean (unrooted) nook (after recovery to factory image (6x reboot) and manual update to fw 1.2)
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I assume that a previously rooted 1.1.x NST following an (OTA or manual) upgrade to 1.2 would become un-root & "clean" in the process and hence can use tinynoot?
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I assume that a previously rooted 1.1.x NST following an (OTA or manual) upgrade to 1.2 would become un-root & "clean" in the process and hence can use tinynoot?
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Yes, you lose 'root' (su) but all apk's stored in '/data/app/' remain untouched.
I had to perform a full recovery because installing 1.1 with CWR does not remove all of the packages/files introduced with '"not working" Nooters'.
Another option to clean up the system (other than recovery) is to wipe out '/system' partition using CWR and than install FW 1.1 from CWR (nook_1_1_update_cwm.zip). Then 1.2 and then 'Tinynoot 1 + 2'.
Hi folks, I recently bought a Nook ST 1.2.0 and easily got it rooted with Tiny Noot.
My problem now is, how do I install new apps? Say I've got an APK file, what do I do with it? I tried putting one on a SD card and putting it in the Nook, but there doesn't seem to be a file explorer installed with Tiny Noot so I can't browse to it and install it any way. I'm in the UK so the Amazon App Store doesn't work.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Matt.
Nashimiron said:
Hi folks, I recently bought a Nook ST 1.2.0 and easily got it rooted with Tiny Noot.
My problem now is, how do I install new apps? Say I've got an APK file, what do I do with it? I tried putting one on a SD card and putting it in the Nook, but there doesn't seem to be a file explorer installed with Tiny Noot so I can't browse to it and install it any way. I'm in the UK so the Amazon App Store doesn't work.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Matt.
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I believe you can install apps using adb push.
What I don't know is how one goes about finding and determining apps that are compatible with 1.2. Perhaps one approach is to start with apps that are included/packaged with other NST rooting tools such as Minimal-Touch.
Seems like you guys finally have the software we have in the UK. Please refer to my thread for all I know at the moment. This includes a few guides to get started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961835
loney01843 said:
Seems like you guys finally have the software we have in the UK. Please refer to my thread for all I know at the moment. This includes a few guides to get started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961835
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Thanks! That's the answer! I've got adb up and running now and will have a play with installing something.
cykelman said:
I have a nook simple touch (not the glowlight version) with the firmware version 1.2.0. I tried to root it with touchnooter but got stuck in the bootup screen. I was therefore wondering if anyone have a way to root 1.2.0, since the only thread i have seen that dealt with this was for the glowlight version, and i'm not sure if the same methods work for both versions.
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Just confirming I've seen similar on a US nook simple touch. Factory firmware image is 1.1.
touchnooter 2.1.31 with the 1.1 version installs, but the nook gets stuck in a boot loop on restart.
then did a factory image / reset and upgraded manually to the 1.2 version
In this case, touchnooter boots but never reaches the black screen flash. An attempt to restart the nook then results in a hang in the 'read forever' screen - not surprised, since I dont think touchnooter was successful.
lhrc said:
Just confirming I've seen similar on a US nook simple touch. Factory firmware image is 1.1.
touchnooter 2.1.31 with the 1.1 version installs, but the nook gets stuck in a boot loop on restart.
then did a factory image / reset and upgraded manually to the 1.2 version
In this case, touchnooter boots but never reaches the black screen flash. An attempt to restart the nook then results in a hang in the 'read forever' screen - not surprised, since I dont think touchnooter was successful.
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Just for the record. Errors from Logcat after rooting NST FW1.2. ( 'read forever' screen)
E/AndroidRuntime( 937): Unable to register all android natives
D/AndroidRuntime( 939):
D/AndroidRuntime( 939): >>>>>>>>>>>>>> AndroidRuntime START <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
I/AndroidRuntime( 939): Heap size: -Xmx64m
D/AndroidRuntime( 939): CheckJNI is OFF
D/dalvikvm( 939): creating instr width table
D/AndroidRuntime( 939): --- registering native functions ---
I/NATIVE-EPD( 939): framebuffer_handle: 13
E/JNIHelp ( 939): Native registration unable to find class 'com/android/server/EpdService'
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Mine didn't work
Eurog said:
Cykelman, did it work fine?
I have also a Nook ST with firmware 1.2.0 and would like to know if the method explain by roustabout, using noggie disk, worked.
Thanks
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I have a NST with firmware 1.2.0. I used tinynoot to root it. Now it's rooted, but I can't download any apps. Can't get around security to install non NOOK apps. Hoping there's a fix soon.. .
dbc254 said:
I have a NST with firmware 1.2.0. I used tinynoot to root it. Now it's rooted, but I can't download any apps. Can't get around security to install non NOOK apps. Hoping there's a fix soon.. .
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I am wondering if one can just add to tinynoot-1-of-2.zip a few extra apps pulled from a current rooted NST 1.1.2.
dbc254 said:
I have a NST with firmware 1.2.0. I used tinynoot to root it. Now it's rooted, but I can't download any apps. Can't get around security to install non NOOK apps. Hoping there's a fix soon.. .
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I tried lonely01843's nooting package, but it didn't work for me.
Tinynoot works to root Nook with firmware 1.2 (I have a glowlight version)
to allow non market apps on nook - use Nook Color Tools - check the box to allow non market apps.
use adb to install apps to your device.
I messed up something while rooting, unrooting and restoring. Somehow found an online zip of Nook simple touch and applied using clockwork mod. Worked fine. Now trying to find latest copy for glowlight. Please let me know if it is out there or upload.
Thanks,
Jayant
I'm not exactly sure what your question is.
If you wish to do a factory reset - power off your nook, power on, and just as it starts up, press the left bottom button and the right bottom button at the same time - do not let go - keep holding. Eventually a message will come up asking if you wish to reset,(now you can release the two buttons), click the 'n' , it then asks again if you really want to reset, click the 'n' to confirm.
Use these instructions to do a backup before you root :
http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...-and-restore-nook-glow-and-nook-simple-touch/
If you wish to root your Nook with Glowlight, then use the instructions found here :
http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...using-glownooter-includes-googles-app-market/
Hope this answers your questions,
I think what I need to do is unroot first before trying again.
Thanks,
Jay
Factory reset should work, then be sure to take a backup before you try to root.
I did factory reset already couple of times. Tried again. But glowlight does not work. I think this is because I updated software from regular touch instead of glowlight. I think I need to update software again for glowlight.
Try to manually "update" from B&N.
Can you go to B&N's support web site and manually download the latest software update to the Glowlight? (I assume there has been at least one.) Then apply it according to B&N's manual update instructions. I did this when I needed to take my Nook STR back to stock after messing up some things. It worked of me, of course if you take this action, you will have to re-root.
David0226 said:
Can you go to B&N's support web site and manually download the latest software update to the Glowlight? (I assume there has been at least one.) Then apply it according to B&N's manual update instructions. I did this when I needed to take my Nook STR back to stock after messing up some things. It worked of me, of course if you take this action, you will have to re-root.
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Sadly, there has not (to my knowledge) been an update for the Glowlight. I spent a while hunting for one last night.
John
johnjtaylor said:
Sadly, there has not (to my knowledge) been an update for the Glowlight. I spent a while hunting for one last night.
John
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That is true. I can't find software for 1.1.5 version anywhere.
Hey all,
I rooted my NST waaaay back and haven't touched it again until now. I want to use it for another project now but want to update it first.
I'd like a rom with adb, button savior, usb host mode, su, busybox, and that's it (unless i'm missing something that i should really have).
I'll sideload anything else I need, and I don't want gapps or amazon appstore or anything.
Though I wouldn't mind an 'e-ink friendly' theme or whatever.
Is the best process to erase and deregister, or can I just use CWM and whatever rom I want on an SDCard and update it directly?
Thanks
There only seems to be three ROMs still being developed. Two of them are somewhat full of bloats. But the CM11 port being worked on right now is operable off a micro SD card and it is barebone. Doubt that it have the requested features (button savior?) but out of the three, that one seems to be the best match. And it will only gets better once the porting stabilize some more.
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There only seems to be three ROMs still being developed. Two of them are somewhat full of bloats. But the CM11 port being worked on right now is operable off a micro SD card and it is barebone. Doubt that it have the requested features (button savior?) but out of the three, that one seems to be the best match. And it will only gets better once the porting stabilize some more.
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That is partly true, but the current CM11 build is nowhere near stable enough to run as a daily driver.
Our friend here should probably go the NookManager route to start off; what do you think?
I'm far from using it as a daily driver, and I might even be able to drop the host mode requirement. It just needs to run an android app I'll develop, but wifi will need to work too. I'll check out CM11.
If I can start with a rooted version of the latest firmware, that'd be fine, but NookManager says: "For best results, however, you should be on 1.2.1 before using this tool." So, what's the best path to update to 1.2.1 or the latest firmware, given that I'm already on a rooted (and registered ) 1.1.0?
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I'm far from using it as a daily driver, and I might even be able to drop the host mode requirement. It just needs to run an android app I'll develop, but wifi will need to work too. I'll check out CM11.
If I can start with a rooted version of the latest firmware, that'd be fine, but NookManager says: "For best results, however, you should be on 1.2.1 before using this tool." So, what's the best path to update to 1.2.1 or the latest firmware, given that I'm already on a rooted (and registered ) 1.1.0?
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A factory wipe will be the first thing to do. Restore your Nook to the state in which it came out of the box.
Then, either register or bypass Oobe to get into your "new" Nook. Once that's done, you can follow the instructions here to update to 1.2.1.
After that, you can use NookManager.
I found some instructions that you had previously given to someone in another thread here
It took me forever to get the 8-interrupt restore to work, and afterwards, it still had ADW launcher and some other stuff that I had installed.
I did not do the 'Erase and deregister this device' at any point.
After the 8-interrupt restore, I transferred the 1.2.1 update to the root of the Nook, rebooted and let that install.
Then after it booted, it pleasantly informed me it was at 1.2.1 but it still had the ADW launcher, so I rebooted onto NookManager and rooted it.
Now it's rooted, but still has ADW launcher and also has ReLaunch obviously.
Should I have done the 'Erase and deregister' to fully wipe it back to how it was when it came out of the box?
If I use the NookManager option to factory restore it, will that get me a clean slate?
Thanks for the help man, I know this thing is ancient
Modulus said:
I found some instructions that you had previously given to someone in another thread here
It took me forever to get the 8-interrupt restore to work, and afterwards, it still had ADW launcher and some other stuff that I had installed.
I did not do the 'Erase and deregister this device' at any point.
After the 8-interrupt restore, I transferred the 1.2.1 update to the root of the Nook, rebooted and let that install.
Then after it booted, it pleasantly informed me it was at 1.2.1 but it still had the ADW launcher, so I rebooted onto NookManager and rooted it.
Now it's rooted, but still has ADW launcher and also has ReLaunch obviously.
Should I have done the 'Erase and deregister' to fully wipe it back to how it was when it came out of the box?
If I use the NookManager option to factory restore it, will that get me a clean slate?
Thanks for the help man, I know this thing is ancient
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To avoid potential issues in the future, you definitely should use the Restore factory.zip function of NookManager. That will assuredly get you back to the factory state.
Then, update to 1.2.1, root with NookManager, and you're on your way.
And you'd be surprised at how much development is still underway for the Nook Touch - it may be old, but it sure isn't obsolete. In fact, the Nook Touch is my personal specialty, as you might have guessed from my username.
Anyways, if you ever need help with your Nook in any way, shape or form, don't hesitate to PM me or post on the forums. Either way, I'll see it and reply.
ИΘΘK¡€ said:
To avoid potential issues in the future, you definitely should use the Restore factory.zip function of NookManager. That will assuredly get you back to the factory state.
Then, update to 1.2.1, root with NookManager, and you're on your way.
And you'd be surprised at how much development is still underway for the Nook Touch - it may be old, but it sure isn't obsolete. In fact, the Nook Touch is my personal specialty, as you might have guessed from my username.
Anyways, if you ever need help with your Nook in any way, shaoe or form, don't hesitate to PM me or post on the forums. Either way, I'll see it and reply.
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Just posting to say that this is sound advice. I was in a similar situation, wanted to give my Nook ST the latest and greatest developments,. What worked for me was to use NookManager to restore factory.zip, this actually upgraded the Nook to 1.2.0, so I assume that comes with NookManager somehow. Then I used the Nook 'Settings' to go to unregister/reset the device, then finally, bypass the OOBE setup using crazy_jake's method ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162693
... and now I'm off to re-root it and add all the apps again!
Big thanks all!
Grab what you need from here: https://drive.google.com/folderview...EwRndzUklrN1dRVTRuZVJXRlp1N0hWRTQ&usp=sharing
All zips install via CWM.
But for What you want grab & Flash these in this order:
nook_1_2_update.zip - This is just an optimized version of the default UK ROM with init.d+Busybox.
ReLaunch-ONLY.zip - This will replace the Home with ReLaunch.
USB-Audio+FastMode+Host.zip - Also enables ROOT/SU - Install this after logging into your B&N account. If you install it before you won't be able to register with B&N.