[Q] Newbie to CM7 - stupid questions - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all,
I've got an SD card I'm booting CM7 off of. I've got the Market installed, and linked to my Google account. I'm not finding, though, most of the aps that I have on my phone. Did I miss something in my setup so that I'm not seeing all my aps?

What version of CM7 are you using?

Check on market.android.com. Does it say the apps are incompatible with the nook? The way to bypass that is with build.prop editing to a compatible device. If you re-read the instructions I gave you in the other thread, I included build.prop settings that will allow you to get access to more apps.
Editing your build.prop and adding an IMEI will give you the most compatibility.

patruns said:
What version of CM7 are you using?
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Not sure exactly, other than I thought it was the most recent. The nook is as home so I can't check right now.
gallahad2000 said:
Check on market.android.com. Does it say the apps are incompatible with the nook? The way to bypass that is with build.prop editing to a compatible device. If you re-read the instructions I gave you in the other thread, I included build.prop settings that will allow you to get access to more apps.
Editing your build.prop and adding an IMEI will give you the most compatibility.
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I'm not seeing that message, but I'll look more closely. I did see your post on that subject, but am kind of thinking that the aps he'll want right now may not require that. I'll take a closer look at that tonight.

And one more question. Is there a way to boot to the nook without removing the card? I thought I'd read where there's a boot menu of some kind.

Girevik said:
And one more question. Is there a way to boot to the nook without removing the card? I thought I'd read where there's a boot menu of some kind.
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Press "n" while booting to boot to emmc.

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[Q] Rooting N2E with TouchNooter 1.6.24

Hi there
I have a couple of questions here before I take the plunge and root my Nook.
1) Is there a simpler way of backing up the default Nook system/ROM other than the "dd if=/dev/<nook> of=nook_touch_backup.img bs=1M" method in case I need to send it in for repairs? This method is too complicated for me. Or is there anywhere I can download the default image?
2) How do I switch back to the default Nook UI after rooting or is it not possible and I am stuck with the "rooted Android" interface?
3) After rooting, is it possible to install an app using the apk file instead of going through the market?
4) Lastly, would I still be able to install any firmware updates from B&N after rooting? Or is there no turning back?
My apologies if these questions have been asked before. Thank you very much in advance.
I'm still very much an Android OS noob, but did have great success with all the methods given here (rooting, backing up, installing, et. al.... this place is a gold mine for info), hence I'll venture some answers:
1) Simpler way of backing up: I didn't use that method. I think you might have read the first post in this thread, but take a look at post #2 (the link will take you directly there). It's what I used to effect a backup image using a WindowsOS. Very clear and very easy. (Extra: I found a great vid and some very helpful additional info on rooting at The E-Reader Blog)
2) Switching back to Nook UI: Yes. After TouchNooting, you can do this at any time by simply pressing the Nook hardware button at the bottom of the unit.
3) Installing APKs manually: Yes. No problems at all. I should mention I have no problems using the market either (check out this page at fixing any Market problems)
4) Post-root Nook firmware updates: Well, I updated (manually) to v1.01 BEFORE I rooted because I had read there were some people experiencing problems doing it in reverse. Future updates? I have no idea, but I did ask the same question in this XDA thread.
TJay99 said:
I'm still very much an Android OS noob, but did have great success with all the methods given here (rooting, backing up, installing, et. al.... this place is a gold mine for info), hence I'll venture some answers:
1) Simpler way of backing up: I didn't use that method. I think you might have read the first post in this thread, but take a look at post #2 (the link will take you directly there). It's what I used to effect a backup image using a WindowsOS. Very clear and very easy. (Extra: I found a great vid and some very helpful additional info on rooting at The E-Reader Blog)
2) Switching back to Nook UI: Yes. After TouchNooting, you can do this at any time by simply pressing the Nook hardware button at the bottom of the unit.
3) Installing APKs manually: Yes. No problems at all. I should mention I have no problems using the market either (check out this page at fixing any Market problems)
4) Post-root Nook firmware updates: Well, I updated (manually) to v1.01 BEFORE I rooted because I had read there were some people experiencing problems doing it in reverse. Future updates? I have no idea, but I did ask the same question in this XDA thread.
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Hi there
Thank you so much for your reply. For the simpler way of backing up, are you referring to this post?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15115162&postcount=2
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Hi there
Thank you so much for your reply. For the simpler way of backing up, are you referring to this post?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15115162&postcount=2
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That is exactly the method I meant to link to. Sorry about that!
TJay99 said:
That is exactly the method I meant to link to. Sorry about that!
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Dude do you think you can help with this small issue?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17874339&postcount=274
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17876901&postcount=276
kohkohnut said:
Dude do you think you can help with this small issue?
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What File Manager is it that you want to install?
ros87 said:
What File Manager is it that you want to install?
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Actually any file manager that allows me to access my apk files and install them will do.
Stuck at YouTube step ... Help!
Hi --
I have a Nook Touch with version 1.0.0 of the software. (Model BNRV300.) A few days ago I tried to root it with the touchnooter-1-6-24 method. Everything went fine until I launched YouTube and tried to select "My Channel": I got a "Network Error" message. (I think the WiFi was working OK, however.)
On a subsequent try I could not even get that far: when I clicked the YouTube icon, nothing happened.
My Nook is registered with B&N, although not with a Gmail address.
Should I try to reset my Nook and try everything again? (Unfortunately I did not orignally back it up.) If so, how exactly would I reset it? And then I would have to re-register it with B&N, right? Thanks and sorry I'm such a newbie at this. --Tom
Well, instruction for rooting tell that you need both BN and youtube to be done on the same gmail account, otherwise it won't work at all.
And Youtube is pretty worthless in a eink screen.
apeine said:
Well, instruction for rooting tell that you need both BN and youtube to be done on the same gmail account, otherwise it won't work at all.
And Youtube is pretty worthless in a eink screen.
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This is incorrect, what you need is an gmail/youtube linked account.
I did not use my gmail address for B&N registration, only for youtube/market, and it worked just fine.
Oops, my bad. I ahve all three - BN, gmail and youtube - under the same login with no problem at all.
problem
hi yesterday arribed my nook before register i ve fully charged And make a backup using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15115162&postcount=2
i ve rooted using that guide. http://www.talkinrapper.com/2011/07/rooted-nook-touch-come-e-perche-e-piu.html
but now i have that big oroblem. while rooting forever use too much time i ve unplugged the sd and reboot nook. i ve seen the android logo and inserted the gmail data but i pressed the home button. now when i press on the left i have the little android meu but if i press home android button nothong happen and i can t see marketplace or gmail but the b & n market.
i think is a partial rooting but now what can i do? do i have to rostore the backup and make another rooting? let me knoww
thanks
the market doesent work. whatz can i do?
I have a question regarding the setup after installing TouchNooter. So after installing it, it got stuck on the Nook loading page (with mini circle) so I rebooted Rooted Forever screen show up and was able to enter the Go Launcher screen page. However, I only saw Market, Calendar, Gmail, and Settings. There was no Youtube App as describe. Is there anywhere else it could be or do I have to do a Factory Reset again? Thanks in advance.
Edit: NVM, I found it going through the 4 windows display option

[SOLVED] fix market:// links to use Android market.

Currently, on my rooted KF (not CM7), all market:// links seem to be directed toward the amazon appstore. so many links to addons within apps do not work because of it. I've already tried going into Applications and checking for 'defaults' that I could clear, but nothing is set as a default. So how might one force market:// links to use the Android market?
EDIT: Solved! See post #4
Looks like I was wrong. Glad you found help though.
actually im using AdAway so my hosts file is already completely changed. im thinking it must be a forced default. gotta be a way to change it tho... :\
Rename /system/app/marketintentproxy.apk to /system/app/marketintentproxy.apk.bak
neilrl79 said:
Rename /system/app/marketintentproxy.apk to /system/app/marketintentproxy.apk.bak
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that did it sweeeet

[Q] Just got My nook ST shipped to my home... :)

got my nook yesterday, registered,and ready to go...
the e-ink is really good on my eyes and i'm lovin it...
now to what i'm here for..
as everyone i want to hack my nst for a better e reading experience, a li'l browsing, a few gud themes and a few games.
i want some help in doing it. i could have gone through the forums but there being many, it really is a bit hard to choose the right one and in right order. i would like anyone of you to share the links in order of it supposed to be done, i.e. backing up my default files and then to hacking etc. a video tutorial link would be more appreciated. As i have some of my books scanned, suggest a reader to read scanned pdfs after hacking...
and of course i'm not a regular hacker,except that i have hacked my psp once so no problem getting along with the instructions...
Expecting a few gud responses, thanQ
harunaku
TouchNooterwill take care of the rooting. Do a backup before you do anything else.
bobstro said:
TouchNooterwill take care of the rooting. Do a backup before you do anything else.
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k,thanks a lot. I rooted my nook successfully
Now to make backup of my factory files, I tried the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142983 which guides me to backup my files. but the noogie.img link does not have any download in that thread. what really is noogie and please give me an alternate link to noogie.img.
thanks
harunaku
You need to follow the redirect link on NookDevs. The page has been moved. noogie.img is available from that page.
thanks again, i'm done with backing up too.
now, i couldn't find a way to install the first app in the nook memory. of course u can use file manager, but there's no file manager preinstalled, is there? how to get to that apk file?
harunaku said:
thanks again, i'm done with backing up too.
now, i couldn't find a way to install the first app in the nook memory. of course u can use file manager, but there's no file manager preinstalled, is there? how to get to that apk file?
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Wait... are you trying to do the manual rooting process? There are automated rooters. Noogie is used to backup and root manually (if you want to).
harunaku said:
[...] now, i couldn't find a way to install the first app in the nook memory. of course u can use file manager, but there's no file manager preinstalled, is there? how to get to that apk file?
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Assuming you used the latest TouchNooter, Super Manager should work. I think SM is new from the version of TN that I last used.
Or, once Market is working, download your favorite.
bobstro said:
Assuming you used the latest TouchNooter, Super Manager should work. I think SM is new from the version of TN that I last used.
Or, once Market is working, download your favorite.
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my doubts dont seem to be ending any soon....
-i'm done with everything, even market's working. but i couldn't search in market. when i type in search box and enter - no response...
-i managed to find 'file manager'' in top free app list and installed it. now when i try to install the apks in micro sd card, it says 'for security,ur phone is set to block non android sourced apps',though i checked 'allow non market apps' in nook color tools. suggest me a way to install the apps in card.
-the market shows the apps with $ pricing, how to make it regional?
-sometimes while swiping to scroll, the page goes to the end all the way...
-after rooting the wifi is disconnecting frequently
thanks in advance...
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[...] -i'm done with everything, even market's working. but i couldn't search in market. when i type in search box and enter - no response...
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That seems to be a problem some people have and others don't. What version of the B&N firmware are you running?
-i managed to find 'file manager'' in top free app list and installed it. now when i try to install the apks in micro sd card, it says 'for security,ur phone is set to block non android sourced apps',though i checked 'allow non market apps' in nook color tools. suggest me a way to install the apps in card.
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Sounds like you need to allow 3rd party apps. Launch NookColor Tools, then toggle the Allow Non-Market Apps settings off and back on. Then try again.
[...] -the market shows the apps with $ pricing, how to make it regional?
-sometimes while swiping to scroll, the page goes to the end all the way...
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Those aren't really rooting issues.
-after rooting the wifi is disconnecting frequently
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This may be related to the B&N firmware version you're running. Apparently, the NST v1.1.0 has known problems with some 802.11n networks, WPA2 settings and various other random wifi issues. I don't believe TN touches wifi, so it shouldn't have changed.
would you say go ahead, if i say i'm gonna restore the factory settings with the backup and root again?
and yes, i rooted with the latest touchnooter (the link u posted)

[Q] 1.4.2 Rooted with SQLite Edit

Followed the instructions that GMPOWER had with the manualnooter -
1) Upgraded to 1.4.2, then rooted it with recovery SD... no problem.
2) Made the SQLite edit to change the auto OTA upgrade to manual... no problem.
3) Added apps, and then grabbed the Amazon Appstore and added apps from there... no problem.
As I was going into the "Settings" folder through the NookColorTools, got a "something wrong with your system and rebooting" message and then got the system rebooted and got the clearing /data prompt...
Anyone know what's causing this? I wasn't anywhere near the 'incorrect' bootups and such... I believe I did a search for it, but maybe I didn't look hard enough...
Thanks for your help in advance.
chibucks said:
Followed the instructions that GMPOWER had with the manualnooter -
1) Upgraded to 1.4.2, then rooted it with recovery SD... no problem.
2) Made the SQLite edit to change the auto OTA upgrade to manual... no problem.
3) Added apps, and then grabbed the Amazon Appstore and added apps from there... no problem.
As I was going into the "Settings" folder through the NookColorTools, got a "something wrong with your system and rebooting" message and then got the system rebooted and got the clearing /data prompt...
Anyone know what's causing this? I wasn't anywhere near the 'incorrect' bootups and such... I believe I did a search for it, but maybe I didn't look hard enough...
Thanks for your help in advance.
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1. Are you overclocking the NC? If so, there's no guarantee a particular NC will work at 1.2ghz.
2. Which apps did you add and what access rights did the apps require?
chibucks said:
[...] As I was going into the "Settings" folder through the NookColorTools, got a "something wrong with your system and rebooting" message and then got the system rebooted and got the clearing /data prompt...
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I suspect you tried the 2nd "settings" option. That seems to trigger a remote reset. When I first tried it, it also seemed to wipe my uSD card contents.
Keep in mind, NookColor Tools only exposes options. It's not responsible for what they do. I think we stumbled into a remote reset function and triggered it.
For anybody that wants to confirm this: Please do a backup first!
bobstro said:
I suspect you tried the 2nd "settings" option. That seems to trigger a remote reset. When I first tried it, it also seemed to wipe my uSD card contents.
Keep in mind, NookColor Tools only exposes options. It's not responsible for what they do. I think we stumbled into a remote reset function and triggered it.
For anybody that wants to confirm this: Please do a backup first!
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yup, that's what i pressed (was looking for a keyboard switch). thanks for confirming.
fpga_guy said:
1. Are you overclocking the NC? If so, there's no guarantee a particular NC will work at 1.2ghz.
2. Which apps did you add and what access rights did the apps require?
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nope, no overclock, although, i do have dalingrin's kernel... and i didn't add any apps manually, so i didn't mess with the chmods...
thanks for the response! i'm thinking that it is the 'second setting' option that did it.
chibucks said:
[...] thanks for the response! i'm thinking that it is the 'second setting' option that did it.
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It seems to be the equivalent of telling annoying online players to press Alt-F4 for cheats.
I have done this twice now, surprisingly with the same effect. I think I'm done testing it.

How To Bypass the Auto-Update (Tested on Nook HD+)

One annoying feature of new Nook HD+ (and assuming Nook HD) is that during initial set up it will look for and force you to update (if one is found). There is a neat and really easy trick to bypass this process.
Once you get to that step in the process, during the process hold down the power button and force it to shut off by selecting "OK" in the prompt. You have to do it before it finishes downloading the update.
Once you power it back on you'll have to restart the whole process of entering your WiFi and information again. When you get to the point where the device looks for an update, it will look for a few seconds and determine that its got the latest version installed and proceed to the next phase.
To make sure you did it correctly just go into "Settings" and check the version. For me my default was 2.0.4, for you it may be different, but either way its not 2.0.5.
I've tested it multiple times and always with great success.
What about 2.0.4 do you prefer over 2.0.5?
Also, let us know if this actually stays on 2.0.4. Those of us who had already registered Nooks (both HD and HD+) when 2.0.5 came out got updated in spite of having turned off auto updates.
lkmiller said:
What about 2.0.4 do you prefer over 2.0.5?
Also, let us know if this actually stays on 2.0.4. Those of us who had already registered Nooks (both HD and HD+) when 2.0.5 came out got updated in spite of having turned off auto updates.
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It was for rooting purposes, since at the time I couldn't find a rooting tool for 2.0.5, that's why. Also I too had registered once under 2.0.5, and when starting fresh found that this method does work regardless of what you initially registered under. Though it only buys you little time to do whatever modifications you need to to your device before it automatically updates you (you could also leave WiFi turned off too).
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It was for rooting purposes, since at the time I couldn't find a rooting tool for 2.0.5, that's why. Also I too had registered once under 2.0.5, and when starting fresh found that this method does work regardless of what you initially registered under. Though it only buys you little time to do whatever modifications you need to to your device before it automatically updates you (you could also leave WiFi turned off too).
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What device are you running? Still would like your factory zip.
Sent with XDA Premium from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD
dcoke said:
It was for rooting purposes, since at the time I couldn't find a rooting tool for 2.0.5, that's why. Also I too had registered once under 2.0.5, and when starting fresh found that this method does work regardless of what you initially registered under. Though it only buys you little time to do whatever modifications you need to to your device before it automatically updates you (you could also leave WiFi turned off too).
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Ok, I thought that might be why. Thankfully we can root 2.0.5 now. But it's good to know this method of postponing that initial update if I ever need to reset and start over.
nook hd+ auto-updated after leapinlar root+cwm fixes
My Nook HD+ notified me last night that it had auto-updated to 2.0.6 but I was able to get back my original Nova Prime Launcher and the Google Play store continues to work (it broke Beautiful Widgets, but uninstalling it and reinstalling it fixed that)
I had originally rooted it from 2.0.5 using the Universal Root method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
I had the following images installed:
NookHD-HDplus-Gapps+Extras-for-stock-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-LocationServices.zip
Using CWM for here:
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip
Note - I did not manually update or in anyway 'induce' the update, it just happened. Did I miss something in the instructions to prevent auto-update?
Atleast the play store and Nova Launcher keeps working (not had time to check if root is still working though) But I did notice that the B&N Home launcher keeps showing up more often than before (hitting apps and going back brings back Nova)
Thanks
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My Nook HD+ notified me last night that it had auto-updated to 2.0.6 but I was able to get back my original Nova Prime Launcher and the Google Play store continues to work (it broke Beautiful Widgets, but uninstalling it and reinstalling it fixed that)
I had originally rooted it from 2.0.5 using the Universal Root method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
I had the following images installed:
NookHD-HDplus-Gapps+Extras-for-stock-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip
NookHD-HDplus-LocationServices.zip
Using CWM for here:
NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6023-for-emmc-stock-4GB-rev1.zip
Note - I did not manually update or in anyway 'induce' the update, it just happened. Did I miss something in the instructions to prevent auto-update?
Atleast the play store and Nova Launcher keeps working (not had time to check if root is still working though) But I did notice that the B&N Home launcher keeps showing up more often than before (hitting apps and going back brings back Nova)
Thanks
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We have known for a while that setting the OTA to manual does not seem to stop auto updates anymore. The good news is that it still accepts the root. Just flash universal root again.
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I might have found a way how to disable Nook HD OTA autoupdate feature.
For some reason setting com.bn.device.fota.mode to manual does not work, so there is more straight approach to solve this.
So far i have found two:
1) Once you have rooted your device it is just a matter of editing /etc/hosts file and adding couple of lines
127.0.0.1 nook.com
127.0.0.1 barnesandnoble.com
127.0.0.1 su.barnesandnoble.com
which effectively blocks access to autoupdates, but when you reboot your device, all your data will be erased (nook will restore itself to factory state). So some way around is needed.
2) There is an app on google store called "Android Firewall", install it. Once installed block Wifi for NookConnectivityService. GAPPS and browser will not be affected, you'll get norification "Wifi error". But otherwise wifi is fuctional.
2) There is an app on google store called "Android Firewall", install it. Once installed block Wifi for NookConnectivityService. GAPPS and browser will not be affected, you'll get norification "Wifi error". But otherwise wifi is fuctional.
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Blocking NookConnectivityService kills connectivity to the Google Play.
greenya said:
1) Once you have rooted your device it is just a matter of editing /etc/hosts file and adding couple of lines
127.0.0.1 nook.com
127.0.0.1 barnesandnoble.com
127.0.0.1 su.barnesandnoble.com
which effectively blocks access to autoupdates, but when you reboot your device, all your data will be erased (nook will restore itself to factory state). So some way around is needed.
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You can symlink the hosts file. See my HD/HD+ tips thread linked in my signature. Look at item 15. Of course there are othe ways to prevent the update, like symlinking build.prop and doing the white on white repair. But those just cause the update to fail, while this may prevent them even checking. If this works, I may update my CWM zip to include it.
EDIT: After researching this a little I have found an easy way to accomplish this. That is to use AdAway. You can safely use that program if you configure it to put the hosts file on /data. It automatically symlinks it for you. But you need to be rooted to use this app. And it has a feature where you can add your own sites to block. Just add those sites listed in the post above. Then every time AdAway updates its own list, it adds your list to it also. This will block B&N from using those sites to download their updates. But realize that it also blocks you from browsing their site.
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leapinlar said:
EDIT: After researching this a little I have found an easy way to accomplish this. That is to use AdAway. You can safely use that program if you configure it to put the hosts file on /data. It automatically symlinks it for you. But you need to be rooted to use this app. And it has a feature where you can add your own sites to block. Just add those sites listed in the post above. Then every time AdAway updates its own list, it adds your list to it also. This will block B&N from using those sites to download their updates. But realize that it also blocks you from browsing their site.
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Nice! It works then Including it to CWM zip is a good idea, with a warning, that you get to loose one site. That rooting thing imho is the whole reason for not using it, but substituting with google play.
BTW Is your hybrid cm10.1 stable on nook hd+ ?
greenya said:
Nice! It works then Including it to CWM zip is a good idea, with a warning, that you get to loose one site. That rooting thing imho is the whole reason for not using it, but substituting with google play.
BTW Is your hybrid cm10.1 stable on nook hd+ ?
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WARNING! Hybrid not for HD+ !!!
greenya said:
BTW Is your hybrid cm10.1 stable on nook hd+ ?
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My Hybrid setup on the HD+ is experimental and a hacked version by me. And I am running verygreen's 1-07 version of CM10.1. The Hybrid works great and is very stable, but the CM10.1 is buggy.
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leapinlar said:
My Hybrid setup on the HD+ is experimental and a hacked version by me. And I am running verygreen's 1-07 version of CM10.1. The Hybrid works great and is very stable, but the CM10.1 is buggy.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
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Seems i missed somewhere something
datas0ft said:
Seems i missed somewhere something
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You did not miss it. I just got it working this weekend and this is the first I have told anyone. I am going to test it a while before I even consider making it for anyone else. It does work but I had to manually configure some things. And it only works on CM10.1, not CM10. Until we get some better CM10.1's it does not really matter anyway.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
leapinlar said:
You did not miss it. I just got it working this weekend and this is the first I have told anyone. I am going to test it a while before I even consider making it for anyone else. It does work but I had to manually configure some things. And it only works on CM10.1, not CM10. Until we get some better CM10.1's it does not really matter anyway.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
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This news change many things. But seems verygreen is so busy last time or found something new interesting.
Anyway. If you need some "hard testing" (when testing may make item dead) then ask me. I have one item with no warranty and ... you know, its not mine ... and its not last one.
greenya said:
I might have found a way how to disable Nook HD OTA autoupdate feature.
For some reason setting com.bn.device.fota.mode to manual does not work, so there is more straight approach to solve this.
So far i have found two:
1) Once you have rooted your device it is just a matter of editing /etc/hosts file and adding couple of lines
127.0.0.1 nook.com
127.0.0.1 barnesandnoble.com
127.0.0.1 su.barnesandnoble.com
which effectively blocks access to autoupdates, but when you reboot your device, all your data will be erased (nook will restore itself to factory state). So some way around is needed.
2) There is an app on google store called "Android Firewall", install it. Once installed block Wifi for NookConnectivityService. GAPPS and browser will not be affected, you'll get norification "Wifi error". But otherwise wifi is fuctional.
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Thank you for this. It works. I added the manual way to do it via AdAway to my HD/HD+ Tips thread and added a CWM zip to my HD/HD+ CWM thread to automatically do it for you if you are not rooted. Both threads are linked in my signature.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running rooted stock
leapinlar said:
Thank you for this. It works. I added the manual way to do it via AdAway to my HD/HD+ Tips thread and added a CWM zip to my HD/HD+ CWM thread to automatically do it for you if you are not rooted. Both threads are linked in my signature.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running rooted stock
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Could you also just freeze the NookConnectivityService app using Titanium Backup - seems to work for me
docfreed said:
Could you also just freeze the NookConnectivityService app using Titanium Backup - seems to work for me
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Someone earlier says doing that blocked his Google Play. Is yours working ok?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
leapinlar said:
Someone earlier says doing that blocked his Google Play. Is yours working ok?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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If you mean the Play Store, yes no problem - I don't use any other Play apps (like music, books, etc.). I am on 2.06, rooted, ADW EX Launcher and see no issues whatsoever with WiFi (as a matter of fact, no issue signing in to BN.com and downloading one of my books.

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