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I just started a wiki here
USB Host mode
I am hoping that you who actually know how to do it would help develop a set of instructions that are simple enough for a literate, adventurous non-tech (like me) to follow.
UPDATE: The wiki now has a complete list of installation instructions. You'll have to hunt through verygreen's thread below for operating instructions till they organized on the wiki.
The wiki and this thread (where noobs like me can post) are based on verygreen's
[WIP] USB Host support (working)
I asked verygreen and ros87 to do the USB Host mode for the Nook Simple Touch. Verygreen announced success within 48 hours. The hack has gotten whipped into shape there with the amazing help of ros87, Renate NST, mali100, and other superb xda people.
The project started at mobileread.com:
Project: E-Paper Tablet (touch-typable!)
Thanks to fellow mobilereaders for support, especially Kumabjorn, poliorcetes, and nealsharmon for donating money for devices.
The wiki is super rough. It assumes a new device in the box and a non-tech user. I started the instructions to show how simple they need to be. I will continue helping with that because it does seem difficult for techs to believe just how lost we can be with this stuff. My goal is to bridge the gap between techs and literate users so that non-programmers who want to type on the NST can. If you are an expert writer of users manuals, maybe you would help, too.
Honestly, I don't know the first thing to do now that my NST is on and registered. For example, I don't even know if I need to:
root the NST first
install adb (which I also don't know about)
or what. I have studied the thread, so I will be familiar with the terms. But I'm completely clueless about actually doing the hack. I managed to unbox my refurbished NST, update its software to 1.1.2 and install a microSD card. The issue is, what exactly should be done now? Please leave your answers in the wiki! Thank you!
I would say the best way to start is from eded333's Minimal Touch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346748 . That gives you a nice system with market and a launcher to install and start your texteditor or writing apps.
If I find some time i will create a small update-package that installs all the necessary things for the usb-host mode.
Cool. Will the 1.1.2 NST software update screw any of this up? I have it installed now because it fixed wifi connection issues that affected me.
andrewed said:
Cool. Will the 1.1.2 NST software update screw any of this up? I have it installed now because it fixed wifi connection issues that affected me.
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1.1.2 is fine. You can still use eded333's MinimalTouch to root it and get a launcher.
Awesome. Will dive in, then!
As promised I created a small update package, to install all the necessary files and tools.
It is installable via Clockwork Recovery in the same way as eded333's MinimalTouch, which should be installed first, to get root, a launcher and a working Market.
Requirements:
Software version 1.1 or 1.1.2 (1.1.2 is recommended, as it fixes WLAN issues)
root, a launcher and working market (I recommend using eded333's MinimalTouch)
What it does:
changes the kernel to NST-kernel v0.1 with USB-Host and multitouch support
changes the uRamdisk to a uRamdisk with fixed init (needed for USB Input devices) and adb-usb
installs the busybox and sqlite binaries
adds the permission node for multitouch to /etc/permissions/required_hardware.xml
installs the app UsbMode-1.2 and the NullKbd-1.1 by Renate NST
adds the permission to enable the NullKbd
changes the qwerty.kl and qwerty.kcm.bin to the remapped one by Renate NST
installs the NookColorTools, so you can switch to the NullKbd
DISCLAMER and WARNING:
I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, lost data, fried USB-Devices. Make a backup before you try anything described here!
USB-Host support is still WIP (work in progress), the battery drain is noticeable higher.
this is the first release and only tested by myself, so don't expect it to be bulletproof.
Credits go to:
verygreen, ros87 and everybody who helped with the USB-Host mode,
Renate NST, for all the effort making USB-Host support userfriendly (USB-Mode app, NullKbd, key remapping, testing),
wheilitjohnny and arkusuma for the Multitouch support,
eded333, for his great MinimalTouch,
Download:
usb-host-mt-pack_0.1.zip
Thanks, mali100.
I'd just like to point out that you can switch to the NullKbd just by hitting the Ctrl key and selecting it from the popup IME picker.
Renate NST said:
I'd just like to point out that you can switch to the NullKbd just by hitting the Ctrl key and selecting it from the popup IME picker.
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Nice easter-egg didn't noticed this before. Thanks
Ok, I will have to get a card reader. In the meantime, I'm getting a grip on the instructions by reading through the fine print. It led me to the noogie/backup process.
It says I need a class 6 microSD card. but I got a class 2 as per verygreen's instructions for the hack itself. Do I definitely also need a class 6 card just for the backup, or can I use my class 2 card?
Now that the hack is finally in reach, I want to do it right.
andrewed said:
Ok, I will have to get a card reader. In the meantime, I'm getting a grip on the instructions by reading through the fine print. It led me to the noogie/backup process.
It says I need a class 6 microSD card. but I got a class 2 as per verygreen's instructions for the hack itself. Do I definitely also need a class 6 card just for the backup, or can I use my class 2 card?
Now that the hack is finally in reach, I want to do it right.
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I'm using a 4G class 2 micro SD card for NOOGIE and it's fine.
where to?
Hi where to put content of META-INF? (dont wanna root again...)
mrWax said:
Hi where to put content of META-INF?
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The META-INF folder contains the insallation script and the interpreter for the script, they are used by CWM to install the package and not copied to the nook.
(dont wanna root again...)
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If you mean that your device isn't rooted, and you don't want to, then I have to tell you that root is needed to switch between usb-host mode and peripheral-mode, so root is mandatory.
If you mean your device is already rooted and you don't want to redo it, then don't worry, this package doesn't contain files that root the nook.
I had already rooted my nook another way...now what?
Friends,
I rooted my Nook using the instructions here (SalsichaNooter):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O05Y7C9a4eU
I didn't use the Clockwork method. I don't know how to revert and go back to your original instructions. I tried downloading usb-host-mt_pack-0.1.zip and installing the apps only but that didn't work.
Any suggestions on how I should go about the process without Clockwork? Or should I follow these directions to install clockwork even though I'm already rooted with SalsichaNooter?
I really would like to get a keyboard working on my Nook and feel like I'm so close.
nealsharmon said:
I didn't use the Clockwork method. I don't know how to revert and go back to your original instructions.
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You don't have to revert anything, a device rooted with salsichanooter works fine.
I tried downloading usb-host-mt_pack-0.1.zip and installing the apps only but that didn't work.
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That's because you also need another kernel and uramdisk and some configuration, that gets done by the updatepackage.
Any suggestions on how I should go about the process without Clockwork? Or should I follow these directions to install clockwork even though I'm already rooted with SalsichaNooter?
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This update-package can only be installed with the Clockwork-mod recovery. You don't have to install CWM on the Nook, just write it to a sdcard (like you did with the salsichanooter image), copy the updatepackage onto the sdcard, put the card into the nook and reboot. The Nook then boots into Clockworkmod Recovery, then you got to "install zip from sdcard", choose the usb-host-package, click yes and wait, eject the sd card, and click reboot.
thank you
Thanks for your input. I will try the process you suggested.
It worked!
mali100 said:
You don't have to revert anything, a device rooted with salsichanooter works fine.
That's because you also need another kernel and uramdisk and some configuration, that gets done by the updatepackage.
This update-package can only be installed with the Clockwork-mod recovery. You don't have to install CWM on the Nook, just write it to a sdcard (like you did with the salsichanooter image), copy the updatepackage onto the sdcard, put the card into the nook and reboot. The Nook then boots into Clockworkmod Recovery, then you got to "install zip from sdcard", choose the usb-host-package, click yes and wait, eject the sd card, and click reboot.
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I followed your instructions and it worked. Thank you very much.
Still Not working
I'm very new at this.
I have followed the above directions and patched with usb-host-mt-pack_0.1 successfully but my two USB keyboards are still not working.
I originally rooted my nook using TouchNooter 2.1.31.
I am using an OTG cable and am getting the solid green light after turning off current and selecting Host.
When i plug either keyboard (or bluetooth dongle for that matter) State changes from a_idle to a_host.
Other results:
Keyboard: none
all fields below that are blank.
Any suggestions on how i should proceed? Could this just be a matter of the keyboards not being compatible? What are the recommended keyboards?
Many thanks!
When you are having trouble, try a wall-powered hub (at least as a test).
I have seen where it switches to a_host but it's not really connected.
The "View USB" button is helpful and will show VID/PID.
If for some screwy reason you have a keyboard that is non-standard,
a lack of a black dot will indicate no driver is loaded.
Renate NST said:
When you are having trouble, try a wall-powered hub (at least as a test).
I have seen where it switches to a_host but it's not really connected.
The "View USB" button is helpful and will show VID/PID.
If for some screwy reason you have a keyboard that is non-standard,
a lack of a black dot will indicate no driver is loaded.
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Thank you, Renate. That worked great. My Bluetooth is working and I'm using my apple wireless keyboard to word process. My arrow keys don't work so I have to do some touching or backspacing to edit in google documents.
I have a chronic case of CVS (eye condition). This is really gonna help me. Do you recommend a stand with space at the bottom for the cord?
Thank you so much!
Stand? I love mine. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661902
You can use either a desk stand or the little bendy tripod.
The arrow keys should work, but they get rotated when in landscape mode.
There is a mod to make them not rotate.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30260821&highlight=keyinputqueue#post30260821
Hello,
I need help restoring my Nook Color to stock 1.4.3. I installed ClockworkMod on my SD Card and thought I was installing MIUI onto the SD card, but this installed to the entire tablet. I have tried the 3-finger boot 8 times, but it doesn't work for me. I have followed multiple directions in Google searches, all with outdated links. I can operate from Windows 7 or Ubuntu using the dd command, whichever is easier. The main problem is I am familiar with flashing ROMS, but keep running into outdated links! Please do not repost old posts with outdated links. Thanks for your help!
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Hello,
I need help restoring my Nook Color to stock 1.4.3. I installed ClockworkMod on my SD Card and thought I was installing MIUI onto the SD card, but this installed to the entire tablet. I have tried the 3-finger boot 8 times, but it doesn't work for me. I have followed multiple directions in Google searches, all with outdated links. I can operate from Windows 7 or Ubuntu using the dd command, whichever is easier. The main problem is I am familiar with flashing ROMS, but keep running into outdated links! Please do not repost old posts with outdated links. Thanks for your help!
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See my tips thread linked in my signature. Look at item A15.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
Help Restoring Nook Color to Stock
leapinlar said:
See my tips thread linked in my signature. Look at item A15.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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Thanks! Once I found a Nook Color stock img file from your links, I was able to flash it, and my Nook is a Nook again instead of a paperweight!
Nook Color SD Card ROMs
Does anybody have a CURRENT list of Nook Color ROMs that can be installed to the SD Card, along with all necessary links, including the SD Card img file, ROM download link, gapps download link, and instructions of how to do so? I am only interested in installing them to the SD Card, and I would prefer ICS ROMs, which are compatible with Adobe Flash player, and can handle Netflix and Hulu+. Thanks!
This is what I also want. I want to give my Nook to a friend, but it currently has CWM on it. I would like to delete the CWM and install the latest Nook Color update. My friend is technically challenged, and I don't want CWM popping up and perplexing the hell out of him. My friends, please direct me to the easiest, fool-proof way to do this.
GAPY427 said:
This is what I also want. I want to give my Nook to a friend, but it currently has CWM on it. I would like to delete the CWM and install the latest Nook Color update. My friend is technically challenged, and I don't want CWM popping up and perplexing the hell out of him. My friends, please direct me to the easiest, fool-proof way to do this.
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I have two threads to help you. If you want to go back to stock on internal memory, look at my Nook Color tips thread linked in my signature, item A15. If you want to put cm9 or cm10 on sd got to my updated sd installation instruction thread also linked in my signature. If you want to install a different rom on internal. Look at eyeballers guide that he just updated recently.
Sent from my HD+ rooted stock using Tapatalk
I have a nook color that was root and wife wanted to go back to factory so I have apply the nookcolor_1_4_1_signed-cwm.zip. Once I did this I then start going through the setup and having problems when I go through the setup the nook is giving a error about no network connection even though it is connected to the wireless. I talked to tech support and they are saying you have to download 1.4.4 update to fix that issue. So I have done this and put it on the SD card which then after a short while it detects a update and does it thing but for some reason I keep getting a error E: failed to verify whole-file signature and then E: signature verification failed errors when it tries to apply the update. If I disable signature check and try to apply the patch it gives a error saying e: can't open /sdcard/nookcolor_1_4_4_update.zip (bad) if I rename the .zip file to update.zip it gives the same error e: can't open /sdcard/update.zip (bad). Any one know how to fix this or get around this? I cant finish setting up the nook color to start using it again with out this update because a error with the no network connection. Thanks.
Hi,
Welcome to the B&N Nook Touch Help Thread!
Thanks so much @[color=black]undercover[/color], @[color=green][i]immortalneo[/i][/color] and @[color=green][i]dagger[/i][/color] for giving me the idea to create a help thread, and thanks so much @[color=purple][i]malybru[/i][/color] for the idea of a device-specific help thread and the outline of this thread (check out his [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly.).
Barnes and Noble Nook Touch variants
This thread deals with all three Nook Touch models.
Nook Simple Touch
Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight
Nook GlowLight
I would highly recommend that you read entirely through this thread's OPs before posting anything on XDA.
Whatever question you ask, you will either get a straight-out answer or get pointed in the right direction. This is a noob-friendly thread; please, act like it and don't flame new users! If you abuse newcomers, your post will be reported.
The 10 Golden Rules
Please follow these rules before and during your question post.
Don't act rudely toward other members.
Do your best to state your question clearly and concisely; don't give us a memoir of your life.
Research your question before asking it here - if a simple Google search is all it takes to solve your problem, please, do it yourself!
Please try to only ask one question at a time.
Proofread your question before posting it, and use your best grammar and spelling.
Look at the Useful Links before posting - you might find what you need there!
Avoid PMing and/or emailing users your questions - just stick to posting in the thread, please.
Don't forget that the people who help you do it voluntarily, and have no obligation to assist.
If you find a solution yourself, make sure to edit your question post to display that your problem is solved.
If the above occurs, please feel free to share your solution with others, as well.
Thanks @[color=black]_JKay_[/color] for the idea of a "Top 10 Rules" list.
Hall of Fame
The users who have assisted people in this thread.
@NOOKIE (me)
@nivieru
@OverByter
@nmyshkin
@David0226
@kazikas
If you'd like your name on this list, please shoot me a PM, and I'll look into it.
If you like the thread, please consider rating it.
That's all for now. Enjoy!
If you find someone's post useful, please make sure to click the "Thanks!" button in the bottom-right corner of their post.
Useful Links
All of the Nook Touch threads below are for the Nook Simple Touch (with GlowLight) with firmware 1.2.1 unless specifically stated otherwise.
Important Threads
• Hacking the new Nook GlowLight - @Edgur - Development and discussion thread for hacking the new Nook GlowLight
• [Guide][NST] Parental control over web browser - @thenookieforlife3 - Tutorial on how to disable hidden web browser for parental control
• [Guide][1.2.1] Mounting USB Devices - @thenookieforlife3 - Extensive tutorial on how to mount USB devices to the Nook Touch
• Guide/HowTo/Tips'nTricks - The perfect Nook Simple Touch Setup w/ battery optimization - @jam_dev - Instructive on how to optimize the Nook Touch's battery life
•
Quick & useful links to Kernels / ROMs / Great apps
- @TheChouffy - List of kernels, apps, ROMs and useful commands
• [Solution] Yet another way to unbrick: unplug the battery for a while - @Aqq123 - Self-explanatory title
Apps
• Temblast Android Apps - @Renate NST
• [APP][NST][NSTG][1.2.x]NTGAppsAttack - Google Apps Installer Addon For NookManager - @straygecko
• E-paper: Simple drawing app - @marspeople
• [APP][5/3/14] ScreenshotSaver - keep reading while nook sleeps - @nivieru
• NoRefresh enabler - @bardo8430
• [APP] NookCalc - @sega dude
Rooters
• [Root] NookManager - graphical rooter for 1.2.x and beyond - @jeff_kz
• [NTG][1.2]GlowNooter 1.12.25 - @GabrialDestruir
ROMs
• [NST/NSTG][ROM] Tweaked Modded ROM [Feb16] - @pinguy1982
• [NST/NSTG][ROM] 1337 ROM [Nov. 6] - @yattaro, @thenookieforlife3
Kernels
• [Kernel] OC to 1100Mhz and linaro gcc 4.7 (New version with fast display mode) - @guevor
• [NSTG][Kernel] Multitouch/USB Host Kernel + uRamdisk - @thenookieforlife3
Themes
• [NST/NSTG][Theme] Status Bar Modification [Sept. 17] - @thenookieforlife3
Tools/Utilities
• NoRefreshToggle CWM Install + SuperUser CWM Install + init.d+busybox CWM Install - @pinguy1982
Other Mods
• Fix for a rattling power button - @Tharg0r
• Changing your WiFi MAC address - @dumalkin
Want your thread on this list? Shoot me a PM and I'll look into it.
can't re-register: help please
I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675706 and successfully rooted and installed android on my new NST Glowlight. Sadly, I didn't take a back-up image of the device before rooting.
After I got it working I decided I would like to use my main Google account rather than the alternate one I had used, both for Barnes and Noble and for Android on the device. I thought that I could delete my account from the device and start again, so I used the trick of resetting the device by holding down the lower left and right page turn keys for 30 seconds then choosing to reset to factory settings.
Since doing this, every time I attempt to re-register with Barnes & Noble it tells me "ERROR Sorry we're having trouble setting up your Nook, please shut down your device and try again". I have tried using Clockwork Recovery to wipe all the partitions it can access. I went to the Barnes & Nobles site to see if I had a device registered and although I have an account there with the Gmail address I used it says there is no device registered, so I can't "de-register" from there.
I tried the hold down the power button for 15 seconds after the screen flashes black and repeat six times, and nothing doing there.
Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
@dc72,
Well, you have a couple of options here.
First, if you don't absolutely need to have B&N on your Nook, you can bypass the sign-in step by holding the top-right hard button and sliding your finger right-to-left across the top of the screen at the "Welcome to Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight" screen, pressing "Factory", holding the top-right hard button and tapping the bottom-right corner of the screen at the "Factory" screen, and tapping "Skip Oobe".
Second, if you do need B&N, try using the NookManager "Restore factory.zip" feature to factory-image-wipe your Nook.
:good:
Thank you!
Brilliant! The first procedure got me in to the ereader. So I know I can reinstall android now and bypass B&N.
Ideally I would like to have it as it was out the box again though. I don't have a back-up image as yet and because my device is now rooted I was not sure that NookManager would be able to create a clean one.
I don't want to mess things up any further than I have, so can you confirm that in my particular scenario, on the rooted NST Glowlight, I can create and restore a Factory.zip?
I was under the impression that since I have rooted I can no longer create a factory image. I will await your investigation and response before meddling further. Thank you!
EDIT: Actually I'm sure you have already thought of all that, so I'm going to trust you and go ahead with your suggestion to use Nookmanager. I'm sure it will work exactly as described! Thank you so much!
EDIT 2: I don't actually need B&N at all and would kind of rather not have them pushing books at me I have no interest in etc, so thank you greatly for the method to bypass that! Can you tell me will I be able to install 1337 rom from this thread now with my NST Glowlight in it's current state? I'm a bit reluctant to install CWM over the top of the existing recovery system so would try it from the micro SD I think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/development/1337-rom-t2931567
dc72 said:
Brilliant! The first procedure got me in to the ereader. So I know I can reinstall android now and bypass B&N.
Ideally I would like to have it as it was out the box again though. I don't have a back-up image as yet and because my device is now rooted I was not sure that NookManager would be able to create a clean one.
I don't want to mess things up any further than I have, so can you confirm that in my particular scenario, on the rooted NST Glowlight, I can create and restore a Factory.zip?
I was under the impression that since I have rooted I can no longer create a factory image. I will await your investigation and response before meddling further. Thank you!
EDIT: Actually I'm sure you have already thought of all that, so I'm going to trust you and go ahead with your suggestion to use Nookmanager. I'm sure it will work exactly as described! Thank you so much!
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@dc72,
Glad my suggestions helped!
One thing you need to understand, though - factory.zip is not something that can be created or modified. Factory.zip is the original factory image that your device came with out-of-the-box.
Backups are the things that can be created and restored. You can create a backup absolutely any time, even if your device is rooted. In fact, creating a backup when you first root is a great idea, because if something messes up in the future, you can restore the backup that's already rooted, and you won't have to go through the rooting process all over again.
EDIT - Yes, you most certainly can install 1337 ROM over your current rooted state. You will need to just follow the installation instructions to the letter, and then you'll be good to go.
So to install 1337 I have to install CWR to the actual Nook? Considering that with your help the standard recovery has pulled me out a hole I'm not sure I want to loose that at this point.
Can 1337 be installed using CWR from SD, what is the reason it's advised to install it to the Nook directly, and can the NST Glowlight still be reset to factory the way you directed me earlier after following the current 1337 install instructions?
Much appreciate your help and instruction!
dc72 said:
So to install 1337 I have to install CWR to the actual Nook? Considering that with your help the standard recovery has pulled me out a hole I'm not sure I want to loose that at this point.
Can 1337 be installed using CWR from SD, what is the reason it's advised to install it to the Nook directly, and can the NST Glowlight still be reset to factory the way you directed me earlier after following the current 1337 install instructions?
Much appreciate your help and instruction!
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It doesn't matter whether or not CWM is installed on your NST - you just need to be able to boot into it, which, of course, can be done by simply writing the image to the sdcard, turning off the Nook, plugging the sdcard into the Nook, and turning the Nook back on. Installation is recommended, but optional.
The Nook can be factory-image-reset using the NookManager method whether or not CWM is installed as the default recovery. FYI, I personally also have an NST GlowLight, and I have had CWM installed on it for many months. It's much better than the stock recovery.
You're a star! I will take your advice and go for the 1337 install with CWM installed on the Nook. I also have a Kobo touch with android installed on it, and really like the interface they have used. It works really well! I got the NST Glow for the light and the text looked clearer in the shop... Looking forward to trying the 1337 upgrade! Big thanks!
I just purchased nook glowlight new.
I cannot find what version it is (is not listed in the box).
B&N online also keeps the version number obscure.
Can't find out how to find the version in the settings.
It has the white frame. have some questions prior to my giving up and returning.
.1. How do I find out what the model number is?
(assume it is the BNRV500 but am not sure).
2. most of the memory I find out after purchased is reserved for B&N downloads (2 gb) so there is only .5 gb for my own personal supply.
If I cannot root to unlock the 2 gb, I will likely return the thing. Can I unlock the memory via rooting, or is there another way to do this?
3. How do I root the thing (if it will unlock the memory).
Thanks
11,000th post in the Nook Touch General forum!
@leiko49,
Answers to your questions in red.
I just purchased nook glowlight new. Good choice!
I cannot find what version it is (is not listed in the box). If you mean the software version, it's 1.3.1.
1. How do I find out what the model number is?
(assume it is the BNRV500 but am not sure). I have an idea, but I don't know for sure. Can you tell me if there's a Device Info page and/or an About Your NOOK page?
2. Can I unlock the memory via rooting, or is there another way to do this? I think this has been achieved before, but I'm not 100% sure. If so, it's probably beyond my level. Search these forums a bit.
3. How do I unroot the thing (if it will unlock the memory)? Unrooting can be achieved by a simple factory reset.
Thanks
unlocking memory
I have the BNRV500
Will rooting this unlock the memory?
Thanks!
Is it possible to use the current screen as the sleep wallpaper? As in, instead of displaying a wallpaper when the Nook automatically goes to sleep, simply show the last static image on the device. For example, you're reading a book and you put the book down for a few hours. When you come back the last page is still on the screen, but the nook is asleep. You don't have to wake it up to finish reading the page/map/flashcard etc. One of the primary benefits of e-ink is that you can have static images displayed indefinitely without additional battery drain, it would be nice to take advantage of this instead of just using it to display standard wallpapers.
@leiko49, no, rooting your Nook Glow will not free up any memory - rather, it will take up more!
jun127 said:
Is it possible to use the current screen as the sleep wallpaper?
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This can be achieved in two ways (thanks, @nivieru!):
• This app, which takes a screenshot every 01:50 and uses it as the screensaver; or
• Editing /system/framework/services.jar to not use the screensaver when the Nook sleeps, which is discussed here.
jun127 said:
Is it possible to use the current screen as the sleep wallpaper? As in, instead of displaying a wallpaper when the Nook automatically goes to sleep, simply show the last static image on the device. For example, you're reading a book and you put the book down for a few hours. When you come back the last page is still on the screen, but the nook is asleep. You don't have to wake it up to finish reading the page/map/flashcard etc. One of the primary benefits of e-ink is that you can have static images displayed indefinitely without additional battery drain, it would be nice to take advantage of this instead of just using it to display standard wallpapers.
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Hi jun, there are two ways to achieve this,
the first is with this app, that takes a screenshot every 110 seconds and makes it the screensaver.
the second is by making the screensaver invisible, which is a bit more complicated than installing an app. It is detailed in this thread
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Unrooting can be achieved by a simple factory reset.
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Hi there, First, nice job creating this useful thread. :good: I'll thank and like in a min...This is not my device and I'm trying to help someone out. My question to clarify, if I may:
Since simple factory reset unroots, by using the factory.zip Restore via Nook Manager, am I all set for a warranty claim? She had a custom launcher on here, with Kindle reader and other apps, obviously superuser in there, etc. I went through factory.zip via Nook Manager, and the device is reset. Like, "Hi, welcome to Nook. Press this button to begin tutorial..."
Since this device isn't familiar to me, I have to ask if I'm missing something. On some devices there's more to do, things to "re-lock" and all that. Using factory.zip, has the superuser app been wiped, and anything else that indicates tampering is removed... so this should be all set for warranty return? Thanks in advance. :highfive:
Edit: @thenookieforlife3 - I just noticed that your goal is to join the RC team. Good effort!
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Hi there, First, nice job creating this useful thread. :good: I'll thank and like in a min...This is not my device and I'm trying to help someone out. My question to clarify, if I may:
Since simple factory reset unroots, by using the factory.zip Restore via Nook Manager, am I all set for a warranty claim? She had a custom launcher on here, with Kindle reader and other apps, obviously superuser in there, etc. I went through factory.zip via Nook Manager, and the device is reset. Like, "Hi, welcome to Nook. Press this button to begin tutorial..."
Since this device isn't familiar to me, I have to ask if I'm missing something. On some devices there's more to do, things to "re-lock" and all that. Using factory.zip, has the superuser app been wiped, and anything else that indicates tampering is removed... so this should be all set for warranty return? Thanks in advance. :highfive:
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Great to have an RC in here!
First of all, thanks for the nod - I do try to help everybody I can with this device, as it's my specialty.
To answer your question, if you execute the "Restore factory.zip" NookManager feature, it very literally doesn't just wipe the device - it restores the entire device to the image it came with from the factory, hence "factory.zip". Since, of course, when it came off the assembly line, the Nook had no Superuser or root mods of any kind, the Nook is 100% back to regular, and is all set for a warranty claim.
On the subject of the warranty claim, however… I just hope B&N is still accepting NST devices. They stopped selling them a while back. Just keep this in mind so that you're not too disappointed when/if the lady at the help desk says "Oh, I'm sorry, but we don't accept Nook Touches anymore."
Hope this helps!
EDIT - @erikalin, thank you for the RC encouragement. :good:
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On the subject of the warranty claim, however… I just hope B&N is still accepting NST devices. They stopped selling them a while back. Just keep this in mind so that you're not too disappointed when/if the lady at the help desk says "Oh, I'm sorry, but we don't accept Nook Touches anymore."
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for confirming. Yeah, I talked with the girl at the desk of the local B&N by phone re: warranty claim. It's all set - they just need to get it in hand, thus the restore. Since I don't know this system at all, just wanted to see that I wasn't overlooking anything. Good luck XDA-ing. :highfive:
Unfortunately the ONLY way to get a NST with/without glolight from B&N is through warranty exchange, when I did it a few months back I received one in a sealed certified pre owned box that appeared brand new without a single mark on it and the second one was in fact a sealed brand new device.
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Hello all ...
Please .. I need some advice..
This is my first post. My sister has given me her Nook Simple Touch Glowlight. I would like to root it, as I've been looking for a device to keep notes and stuff on. I went as far as booting up with noogie.img and backing up the firmware. I don't know what to do, because I read that having a certain firmware changes everything? I don't think my sister updated the nook. Here is the information from the Settings / Device Info / About Your Nook.
Software Version: 1. 1. 5
Model Number: BNRV350
I read someplace that the sizes of the firmwares are different. The simple touch is 1. 82 and the simple touch glow is 1. 86.
Mine is 1 .82, but yet it has the glowlight? It says to hold the button down for two seconds to turn it on.
I see that B&N have new firmware for the nst & nstg. 1. 3 I believe. It said on the site that this firmware would be installed when the nook is idle. (via wifi) Anyway, I'm wondering if it would be ok to go ahead and root the thing, or upgrade the firmware first to maybe - 1. 2 (if I can find it?) before I do anything else? Oh and should I stay away from B&N's new 1. 3 firmware?
Thank You Very Much !!
WillyS.......
If you indeed have the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight (black bezel), then the most recent stock firmware is 1.2.1 which can be downloaded here. I would recommend that you update to this as the first thing you do. Next you need to decide which of the multitude of rooting methods is best for you. You need to take into account what you wish to achieve by rooting the Nook and your skill/comfort level with the processes. I have followed many of the different processes, doing a factory reset between root versions. By far the easiest is Nook Manager. I, personally, prefer the Minimal rooting - back to basics method because it allows you to install just what YOU want. However, this method requires a fair amount of command line work.
EDIT: I made the assumption that you are in the US and have a US model. I believe there is a different firmware number for the international model. In any case, you should update the Nook to the most recent firmware before rooting.
Rooting nook .. Glowlight ..
Hello David and Thank You kindly for the reply!
Yes, mine is a Canadian version and it has the black bezel.
Thank you .. for correcting me on the firmware. I was looking at the wrong Nook version. (nook.barnesandnoble.com/u/software-updates-nook-glowlight/379004086)
I downloaded the correct 1. 2. firmware for the nook and I (like you) would rather install what I want to and have more control over what gets put on it. After I update the firmware, I'll come back and follow the links you provided. If you know what threads have the latest / newest info on rooting the nstg, can you please point me to it? (If you haven't already) Thank You Very Much for your help .. David.
Cheers
WS
You're welcome. If you are comfortable with a lot of manual, command line manipulation, start with the Minimal rooting - back to basics thread. There are many more and newer rooting methods, but each of them installs a bunch of apps that the creators use, which may or may not be of importance to you. If you start with the Minimal rooting - back to basics, you can then pick and choose the apps and modifications you want to apply to give you the best experience for YOUR needs. I am attaching the document I use to keep track of what I have done for your reference. Feel free to post any questions here.
Rooting Nook STG .. Firmware 1. 2 ...
Hi David and Thank You for the reference document.
Last night I downloaded 1.2.1 firmware and dumped it on the Nook. When I got up this morning I checked and 1.2 is installed. I looked around and found a 16gb Kingston (from GPS) SD-Card. It is only class 4, but it should be usable for the time being. I'll take a look online for a class 10. I don't know if there is any size, or class limitations, or not?
I'm at the rooting - back to basics thread. I'm going to read all this stuff over and see if I can figure it all out. Thanks again for your help and the document.
WS...
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Last night I downloaded 1.2.1 firmware and dumped it on the Nook. When I got up this morning I checked and 1.2 is installed. I looked around and found a 16gb Kingston (from GPS) SD-Card. It is only class 4, but it should be usable for the time being. I'll take a look online for a class 10. I don't know if there is any size, or class limitations, or not?
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Class 4 should work just fine. Since noogie only takes ~2GB (if I remember correctly) you don't really need a card any larger than 4GB to use this method of rooting. Having 8GB or 16GB card would be useful if down the road you will make use of the card to backup your Nook ROM & user-content for ease in recovery.
Don't really know where to go from here, or what to do ..
@ digixmax .. Thank You for the info on the SD-card. Good to know info!
@ david0226 .. I went to the page about rooting via the link and I have basic
understanding how / what needs to be done, but I'm not having much
luck finding and using the tools. I went and looked for the file used to
extract the 2 files from uRamdisk, but I couldn't find it. I did some reading
and looking around and found a program called Preboot (I think) by
Intel and it contained bootutil 32/64 and so on. I had to install preboot & then
uninstall it, to get bootutil and then install it. I tried using it to extract
the files, but I kept getting failed messages. Like invalid switch /x.
Invalid switch /v. Invalid file uRamdisk. I know I need to extract out 2
files: init.rc and default.prop. I tried to do so in the "Administrative Command
Window" on Win7_64bit, but it just wouldn't work with bootutil. Not the
one I had anyway. Any ideas? Thanks!
WillyS......
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I am attaching the document I use to keep track of what I have done for your reference. Feel free to post any questions here.
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What extensions does "Extended Power Menu" provide?
Also, which uImage and uRamdisk do you use as uRecImg and uRecRAM?
TIA.
Here are the links to the relevant threads.
Extended Power Menu
Clockworkmod based Recovery post #75, see the entire thread here.
If you are going to do the Extended Power Menu, be sure to do the Clockworkmod based Recovery also or you risk wiping out everything you have done by accidentally hitting recovery in the Extended Power Menu. I you have installed Clockworkmod Recovery and accidentally hit "Recovery", it will just boot to Clockworkmod and give you a chance to back out.
@willys. I will have to look up the software I use and post tomorrow. Sorry I missed your question earlier.
@willys, I believe the program you want is "bootutil" which was written and shared by Renate NST. If you find a post by her and click on the yellow box in her signature, you will find links to the many custom programs she has written for rooting and managing rooted Nook Simple Touch devices.
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@willys, I believe the program you want is "bootutil" which was written and shared by Renate NST. If you find a post by her and click on the yellow box in her signature, you will find links to the many custom programs she has written for rooting and managing rooted Nook Simple Touch devices.
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Yes, I had to go to her profile and I found it there. I'll do this part first and see how it goes. After that (I think?) I need to get an android program (some kind of Installer maybe?) to do some other work with. Anyway, one step at a time. All for now. Thanks! ... WS.
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Class 4 should work just fine. Since noogie only takes ~2GB (if I remember correctly) you don't really need a card any larger than 4GB to use this method of rooting. Having 8GB or 16GB card would be useful if down the road you will make use of the card to backup your Nook ROM & user-content for ease in recovery.
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Class 2 and 4 will do just fine, in my case I used 520 Mb microSD card for installing various ROMs, tried quite a lot of them, always worked fine.
Almost done, but need a little more help . . .
Mnurlan said:
Class 2 and 4 will do just fine, in my case I used 520 Mb microSD card for installing various ROMs, tried quite a lot of them, always worked fine.
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OK .. Thank You Mnurlan!
@David0226 ...
Just getting to the point where I'm ready to add programs. have edited uRamdisk and re-installed the two files. I've download android-sdk package and have installed it. I have been in the nook via wifi using ndb shell as root. I am now following your notes file. I've created the archive folder on the nook - /system/archive and I've been moving files over from /system/apps folder. I got Nook Manager written to the sd-card and I have PackageInstaller.adk from it, but I I'm not sure how I get that onto the nook. When I boot with NookManager, it ask if I want to root. I have already done that and it is working. Should I let it do it anyway?
Thank You!
WillySizard . . . .
@WillySizard ...
Connect to the Nook with adb then exit the adb shell back to your Windows command prompt. Once back at the command prompt, you should be able to install any package using this command ...
adb install {package_name.apk}
Nook Simple Touch Glowlight .. Need advice before rooting ..
David0226 said:
@WillySizard ...
Connect to the Nook with adb then exit the adb shell back to your Windows command prompt. Once back at the command prompt, you should be able to install any package using this command ...
adb install {package_name.apk}
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Ahhh .. ok. Good enough then. That should get me off and running.
Thank You .. David. Sorry I'm being such a pest.
Me, also
Just paid $5 for a BNRV350 at a rummage sale.
I understand BN disabled the web browser with the current operating system.
I can get a Google search window (by repeated tapping on the "Google" or maybe the "404" or the "that's all" links that appear when I try the "connect to social" settings menu choice for Google. And "find my account" worked when given the Gmail userid (because the keypad on the Nook lacks a period for typing a proper email address, in this view).
And I can get a Twitter login page. Neither works well -- typing even a single letter into the password field resets the page, so it's letter, then tap in the field window, then another letter, then tap in the field window. Sometimes it shows a row of dots for characters already entered, other times those are invisible but the entries are still there.
Just curious to add to the above fellow's thread for anyone searching for this Nook model number, if anyone has advice or suggestions about making it useful.
Reverting to the original OS to have use of the web browser would be a welcome option, if that's possible. Pointers welcome. Right now this Nook has version 1.1.5 installed -- I gather that's one of the improved versions that killed the stock web browser.
I rooted my Nook in 2014. I hadn't used it since 17 or 18 and now nothing communicates. I can't get the kindle app to sync or anything. Is it done?
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I rooted my Nook in 2014. I hadn't used it since 17 or 18 and now nothing communicates. I can't get the kindle app to sync or anything. Is it done?
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Two separate issues:
1. For the Kindle app, see this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/elses-nook-simple-touch-kindle-app-stop-t3205615
Post #24 in that thread gives a step-by-step process for copying the updated cacerts.bks file (found at the end of post #10) to your NST.
2. You don't say what browser you are trying to use. Updating the cacerts.bks file may help, but you need a browser that can handle TLS 1.2 security protocols. Opera Mobile 12.1 is an example.
Since I missed the 2018 update, it can't communicate with Nook servers. I just reset the device and I now it's just done. I noticed several other people had this happen recently online with non-rooted Nooks. I have another rooted Nook I can try. I didn't try any browsers, just the kindle and app stores. I did notice my gmail did work.
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Since I missed the 2018 update, it can't communicate with Nook servers. I just reset the device and I now it's just done. I noticed several other people had this happen recently online with non-rooted Nooks. I have another rooted Nook I can try. I didn't try any browsers, just the kindle and app stores. I did notice my gmail did work.
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When I meant done, I meant I can register it now because while connected to WiFi it says it's not, and tho' I'm layman, I'd take it as not communicating with servers due to software version.
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When I meant done, I meant I can register it now because while connected to WiFi it says it's not, and tho' I'm layman, I'd take it as not communicating with servers due to software version.
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You are correct, only 1.2.2 firmware will permit you to register now. If that's what you want to do, download the update zip from the B&N website. With your NST at the "welcome" screen, connect the device via USB to your PC and move the zip onto it. Disconnect from USB and let the NST sleep on its own. It will update. Then you can proceed with registration, rooting, etc.
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You are correct, only 1.2.2 firmware will permit you to register now. If that's what you want to do, download the update zip from the B&N website. With your NST at the "welcome" screen, connect the device via USB to your PC and move th.e zip onto it. Disconnect from USB and let the NST sleep on its own. It will update. Then you can proceed with registration, rooting, etc.
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Hi. I can't seem to find the update zip file as downloadable from B&N site. If you could help provide a link, thanks in advance. The only update I found was for Nook HD or is that one ok?
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Hi. I can't seem to find the update zip file as downloadable from B&N site. If you could help provide a link, thanks in advance. The only update I found was for Nook HD or is that one ok?
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Go here: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4212 and scroll down to Nook Simple Touch. Follow the "download" link.
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You are correct, only 1.2.2 firmware will permit you to register now. If that's what you want to do, download the update zip from the B&N website. With your NST at the "welcome" screen, connect the device via USB to your PC and move the zip onto it. Disconnect from USB and let the NST sleep on its own. It will update. Then you can proceed with registration, rooting, etc.
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Go here: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4212 and scroll down to Nook Simple Touch. Follow the "download" link.
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Hi. I found the update. Thank you! New problem. I can't get my new laptop to recognize the Nook via USB. It only charges. Do you have a good, instructional link on how to get a driver to recognize the device?
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Hi. I found the update. Thank you! New problem. I can't get my new laptop to recognize the Nook via USB. It only charges. Do you have a good, instructional link on how to get a driver to recognize the device?
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It's always something.
According to B&N (https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app.../~/nook-simple-touch---transfer-files-from-pc) you don't need any special drivers for a PC to recognize the NST, but I do recall back in the Win XP days that we had to massage a .inf file to get the PC to see the NST. I've searched for that info (which is what you should do) on the forum and generally via Google bu failed to find it. The information is there somewhere.
If you've got a Mac or are running Linux, then I truly have no idea.
WIN 10. I've tried adding drivers, legacy hardware....maybe I can try on a Win 7 tonight.
I got the update installed. Thanks again!
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WIN 10. I've tried adding drivers, legacy hardware....maybe I can try on a Win 7 tonight.
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Hello again. I've got the Nook updated and rooted via NookManager. My previous way was the rooted forever root(?). So...can I read kindle titles on the device? That's really the main reason I rooted it in the first place. Are there apps that still work for it? It looks like not much does. Is there a link for legacy apk to download? Thank you so much for the help you've provided me!
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Hello again. I've got the Nook updated and rooted via NookManager. My previous way was the rooted forever root(?). So...can I read kindle titles on the device? That's really the main reason I rooted it in the first place. Are there apps that still work for it? It looks like not much does. Is there a link for legacy apk to download? Thank you so much for the help you've provided me!
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Yes, you can install the Kindle app and read mobi format ebooks, either side-loaded or from your local library Overdrive system, but you'll have to update the cacerts.bks file first because the security certificates in the stock file have died. There is an option described in the second post in the updated NookManager thread, but it's probably easier if you didn't do it during rooting to do it manually.
Here's what I wrote:
"Some certificates have expired (like the one for Amazon.com). Some editing and updating of our file was done by XDA member @tshoulihane here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65344931&postcount=10 (use the more complete file).
Recently I came across a CM 7 ROM (Honeycomb) and harvested the cacerts file from there. You can find it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-g-revisiting-cacerts-bks-t3872617. This also works with Amazon.com and contains many other certificates than our original file--but some are expired."
So grab one of the files and then follow the directions in post #24 of this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nook-touch/general/nst-g-revisiting-cacerts-bks-t3872617
As for other apps, there are many that still work quite well. Follow the link in my signature for a zip to download of all the apps I currently use. If you don't see something there that you think you want, just ask. Someone may have a working copy.
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't see your last post.
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I got the update installed. Thanks again!
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Can you tell me how you did it? I don't seem to find a way to get the file to my nook.
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Can you tell me how you did it? I don't seem to find a way to get the file to my nook.
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Are you talking about the B&N 1.2.2 update? If so, download the zip from the B&N website. Then connect your device to your PC via USB and copy the zip file to the root of the NOOK drive (not the sdcard). Then wait. The device needs to sleep before it notices the update and installs it.
You need to revert to stock to do this and you can do it on the "Welcome" screen without going any further.
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Are you talking about the B&N 1.2.2 update? If so, download the zip from the B&N website. Then connect your device to your PC via USB and copy the zip file to the root of the NOOK drive (not the sdcard). Then wait. The device needs to sleep before it notices the update and installs it.
You need to revert to stock to do this and you can do it on the "Welcome" screen without going any further.
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Thank you!! My NSTG wasn't mounting on Windows. Had to reset and then it mounted. @nmyshkin Thanks for keeping our devices alive. I appreciate everything you do!!