[Q] Fresh Nook, what nooter/rooter program to use? - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So last night I attempted to use the autonooter for 1.0.1 on my Nook Color. Unfortunately the Nook said it was out of battery midway through and it corrupted the Nook, so that it wouldn't boot. Fast forward to today, I've managed to wipe it and get it running with 1.0.0.
I'm a little confused on how to proceed. Should I use Autonooter, or is manualnooter now considered better? Also, if I need to update my firmware, how can I do that? Do I just load it onto the SD card and then have it boot from there? I've been searching the forums for hours, and while there are many explanations, none are too clear or concise for someone who's coming from 1.0.0, since I can't just install 1.1 direct from B&N anymore.
Thanks for any help.

Cry Havoc said:
So last night I attempted to use the autonooter for 1.0.1 on my Nook Color. Unfortunately the Nook said it was out of battery midway through and it corrupted the Nook, so that it wouldn't boot. Fast forward to today, I've managed to wipe it and get it running with 1.0.0.
I'm a little confused on how to proceed. Should I use Autonooter, or is manualnooter now considered better? Also, if I need to update my firmware, how can I do that? Do I just load it onto the SD card and then have it boot from there? I've been searching the forums for hours, and while there are many explanations, none are too clear or concise for someone who's coming from 1.0.0, since I can't just install 1.1 direct from B&N anymore.
Thanks for any help.
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The Nooter packages are version specific based on what B&N firmware version you have on your device.
AutoNooter 2.12.15 is for B&N firmware version 1.0.0
AutoNooter 2.12.25 is for B&N firmware version 1.0.1
AutoNooter 3.0.0 is for B&N firmware version 1.1.0
ManualNooter 4.6.16 is for B&N firmware version's 1.2.0 and 1.3.0
ManualNooter 5.01.19 is for B&N firmware version's 1.4.1 and 1.4.2
If you have not installed ClockWorkMod Recovery onto the device, then to update your device, you will download the 1.4.2 firmware from the B&N website, LINK. You will place that update file into the root directory of your device, not on the SD card. Once you have placed that file into the root directory, remove the usb cable, and press the power key to turn the screen off. Sit back, and wait for the device to automatically update itself to firmware version 1.4.2.
Once you have updated your device to firmware version 1.4.2, just follow the direction for ManualNooter 5.02.19, LINK

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[Q] Nook Color Firmware v1.4.1 update w/n2acard's cm7.x?

Has anyone attempted dual-booting the new Nook Color v1.4.1 Firmware w/ @Nook2Android cards yet? (announcement from @nookBN on twitter): Nook Color v1.4.1 Firmware Update Now Available for Sideloading
Specifically: Does the new Nook Color v1.4.1 Firmware update lock out n2acard's CM7.x dual-boot feature?
Recommendation: IF already running an n2acard CM7.x dual-booting Nook Color, Do NOT boot into emmc/NOOK until it is safely established and confirmed that you can do so, OR: do NOT allow emmc/NOOK to connect to WIFI as it will be pushed OTA through WIFI this week. Haven't seen anything on n2acards.com forums yet either.
As I rarely boot into emmc/NOOK this won't be too hard for me. Others may need reminding. YMMV.
Updated: NC update v1.4.1 w/n2acards cm7.x?
After catching up on the other Nook Forum threads:
It IS safe to update to Nook Color Firmware v1.4.1.
Just to be safe, I powered down my NC. Pulled my SD card. Did a manual update from my MacBook.
The update copied, updated, booted perfectly afterwards.
CM7 SD card booted aftwards with no problems.
Still a JR member, unable to post links yet. NC Firmware v1.4.1 is at the B&N's NC Software update page complete with instructions. YMMV, but I had no problems. All apps post update on both emmc & CM7 SD card work fine.
It even inspired me to put nookhoney on a separate SD card. It runs fine as well. Have been playing around with the Android SDK on my MacBook, playing with Honeycomb & ICS. Digging into the CM9 alphas to see what's left for an NC build attempt. yay. just sayin'
Hey man, a couple of us have had ClockworkMod reject the update... Did you run into this issue? Mine (same setup) tried to install the rom, showed the little package unzip animation, then an Exclamation point. It then went into Clockwork Mod, and told me that the ROM was unsigned.
Any help would be appreciated.
I didn't run into this. Let me do some digging and see what I come up with. Did you try switching your ROM back to stock, doing the B&N firmware upgrade, then work from there?
Sent from my NookColor using xda premium
obviously i was hoping to avoid that... however I can give it a shot...
I think the main problem is that you got ripped off by N2A
Barnes & Noble Nook Color 1.4.1 fixed for CWM Recovery
Here is a link to the complete Barnes & Noble Nook Color v1.4.1 stock firmware:
http : //www . filefactory . com / file / c0caebb / n / nook-complete-restore-1.4.1.zip
Just remove the extra spaces to reconstruct the URL.
The manifest and updater-script contained within have been updated to work with the install ZIP file function of CWM Recovery. You will not get the error message that the update is unsigned.
Would somebody please mirror the above file somewhere to another host, as it will be gone from FileFactory after 90 days?
Thanks.
ToneDeF71
Hey. I downloaded that file and have been trying to get it to load. Long story short. I was unsuccessful. I was under the impression I didn't have to re-root nook and that all I had to do was copy nook-complete-restore-1.4.1.zip to my nook color or the sd card or something. But I kept running into problems. Are there a set of instructions directly for nook-complete-restore-1.4.1.zip?? Much thanks. Just trying to avoid unrooting, factory stock, updgraeadalskdj ;akld ;akld all the work having to do the work as mentioned above. In short---what am I doing wrong? Much Thanks for any help.
Jbwck said:
Hey. I downloaded that file and have been trying to get it to load. Long story short. I was unsuccessful. I was under the impression I didn't have to re-root nook and that all I had to do was copy nook-complete-restore-1.4.1.zip to my nook color or the sd card or something. But I kept running into problems. Are there a set of instructions directly for nook-complete-restore-1.4.1.zip?? Much thanks. Just trying to avoid unrooting, factory stock, upgrade all the work having to do the work as mentioned above. In short---what am I doing wrong? Much Thanks for any help.
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Someone else may correct me if I'm wrong here -- you must boot your Nook Color with the Clockwork Mod Recovery utility running from a bootable SD card -- the firmware's .ZIP file should be on that same SD card so that you can access/install it with the utility. That said, because the firmware is to be installed to your Nook Color's internal memory (eMCC), your rooted setup will most likely be overwritten, and then you'll have to re-root your Nook Color after the B&N stock firmware has been verified as successfully installed.
I'm not sure how much effort is involved to back up apps and settings, install the stock firmware, re-root the Nook Color, and then restore the backed-up settings and apps -- it may or may not be worth all the effort.
--ToneDeF71

For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed.

My NC was running great a few days ago, but after updating itself to 1.4.1 I was unable to install apps that I had on my SD card. When attempting to install an app I received this error message: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed". (Part of the new B&N update takes away the ability to sideload apps.)
To try to fix this I ran a factory reset to the stock (nook-complete-restore-1.0.1) software and then updated it to 1.3. Running 1.3 I then installed manualnooter-5.12.20 which is the most up to date version of Manual Nooter. Everything worked great until I tried to install an app, I once again received the error: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed"
I then stated over with my first step and restored my NC to stock and tried manualnooter-4-6-16, but once again, same error.
I've run out of ideas, so if anyone can help I would be grateful.
Crazy_Jew said:
My NC was running great a few days ago, but after updating itself to 1.4.1 I was unable to install apps that I had on my SD card. When attempting to install an app I received this error message: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed". (Part of the new B&N update takes away the ability to sideload apps.)
To try to fix this I ran a factory reset to the stock (nook-complete-restore-1.0.1) software and then updated it to 1.3. Running 1.3 I then installed manualnooter-5.12.20 which is the most up to date version of Manual Nooter. Everything worked great until I tried to install an app, I once again received the error: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed"
I then stated over with my first step and restored my NC to stock and tried manualnooter-4-6-16, but once again, same error.
I've run out of ideas, so if anyone can help I would be grateful.
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NookColor Tools -- > Development Settings --> Allow non-market apps install. --> Reboot
At least that's what I remember, been a while since I was on stock.
-Racks
Crazy_Jew said:
My NC was running great a few days ago, but after updating itself to 1.4.1 I was unable to install apps that I had on my SD card. When attempting to install an app I received this error message: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed". (Part of the new B&N update takes away the ability to sideload apps.)
To try to fix this I ran a factory reset to the stock (nook-complete-restore-1.0.1) software and then updated it to 1.3. Running 1.3 I then installed manualnooter-5.12.20 which is the most up to date version of Manual Nooter. Everything worked great until I tried to install an app, I once again received the error: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed"
I then stated over with my first step and restored my NC to stock and tried manualnooter-4-6-16, but once again, same error.
I've run out of ideas, so if anyone can help I would be grateful.
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You know that B&N already patched the hole when releasing their v1.4.1.
As some members reported, rooted stock ROM is still able to sideload stuff.
I didn't root so I can't confirm but I hope other reports are correct.
votinh said:
You know that B&N already patched the hole when releasing their v1.4.1.
As some members reported, rooted stock ROM is still able to sideload stuff.
I didn't root so I can't confirm but I hope other reports are correct.
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I can confirm this. My Nook is now running 1.4.1 rooted and I have access to the Android Market, Amazon AppStore, and many of the apps I was using previously under CM7. I followed the instructions in this thread to get it into this state:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438212
I think the most important thing is using manualnooter-5.12.20 linked from that posting.
racks11479 said:
NookColor Tools -- > Development Settings --> Allow non-market apps install. --> Reboot
At least that's what I remember, been a while since I was on stock.
-Racks
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Thank you, but this function was removed in the 1.4.1 update. I have rooted my NC but cannot add apps from my SD card.
Crazy_Jew said:
Thank you, but this function was removed in the 1.4.1 update. I have rooted my NC but cannot add apps from my SD card.
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Open Nook Color Tools and you'll see a checkbox beside an empty space. I'm pretty sure that would normally be the label for "Allow non-market apps", but I guess the foreground and background colors are the same. Uncheck that and re-check it. Should work fine.
votinh said:
You know that B&N already patched the hole when releasing their v1.4.1.
As some members reported, rooted stock ROM is still able to sideload stuff.
I didn't root so I can't confirm but I hope other reports are correct.
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Thank you. Yes, I do know, that is why I made this thread asking for help.
I rooted using manualnooter-5.12.20 and all works fine, except the ability to sideload apps from my SD card.
SCWells72 said:
I can confirm this. My Nook is now running 1.4.1 rooted and I have access to the Android Market, Amazon AppStore, and many of the apps I was using previously under CM7. I followed the instructions in this thread to get it into this state:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438212
I think the most important thing is using manualnooter-5.12.20 linked from that posting.
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Thank you. I too am running 1.4.1 and have access to Android Market, Amazon AppStore and the few apps that came with the manualnooter-5.12.20, but I am unable to sideload apps from my SD card.
On a side note, I bet a friend, who is helping me resolve my problem, that no matter where I put this thread a Mod would move it, and sure enough it was moved.
SCWells72 said:
Open Nook Color Tools and you'll see a checkbox beside an empty space. I'm pretty sure that would normally be the label for "Allow non-market apps", but I guess the foreground and background colors are the same. Uncheck that and re-check it. Should work fine.
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I tried that, but it did nothing, still getting same error. "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed"
B&N sucks. I've bought 8 NCs for friends and family; and countless books from these idiots, and this is how they thank me.
It wouldn't be so hard to find a solution to my problem if B&N didn't come out with the Nook Tablet, which makes it harder to sort through the search results when looking for a fix to the sideloading error.
I will spend all of my free time convincing everyone I meet not to buy a Nook product.
Just to confirm: You did NOT load one of the older ManualNooter versions first?
I know the version of 1.4.1 B&N had up before Christmas differs from the version of 1.4.1 you can download now. There is another thread around here somewhere where someone posted a link to the older version. Unfortunately, I'm out of state right now, and can't post my copy up for you.
That said, some folks have done the root process using the newest 1.4.1 version and are reporting that everything is working, so I can't guarantee that's your fix.
B&N generally don't care about the techie base. I've been following the threads over at the B&N forums, and there's apparently not likely to be a change. They clearly want these things to be dedicated media feed system to the revenue streams (what used to be called "customers") and are focused on that. It's a definite kick in the teeth. Lots of folks there are moving over to Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, or waiting for the new Asus toys. Personally, I'm happy enough with my NC, and will keep it for a few more months until something more open can be had for less.
Thank you for your help.
No, I used manualnooter-5.12.20.
I root or jailbreak every electronic device I get my hands on and never have an issue, but this seems to be too elusive.
why not setup a dual boot? I left my emmc in tact and loaded cm7.1, and now ICS on a second partition. I use the emmc to just read and boot ice when I want to play on Facebook or email.
LGartrell said:
why not setup a dual boot? I left my emmc in tact and loaded cm7.1, and now ICS on a second partition. I use the emmc to just read and boot ice when I want to play on Facebook or email.
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Thanks for the reply, but I just want to be able to sideload apps.
Crazy_Jew said:
[...] To try to fix this I ran a factory reset to the stock (nook-complete-restore-1.0.1) software and then updated it to 1.3. Running 1.3 I then installed manualnooter-5.12.20 which is the most up to date version of Manual Nooter. Everything worked great until I tried to install an app, I once again received the error: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed"
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I just re-read your post, and I think I may have a clue. manualnooter-5.12.20 was developed, as I understand it, to address B&N firmware 1.4.1 specifically. The procedure for rooting 1.3 is unchanged from first post in the "[NC][1.2][1.3] ManualNooter 4.6.16" thread, namely the part that states "1.3 Must do these instructions first with 4.5.18 then with 4.6.16". I used those two in sequence and had no problems with rooting 1.3. If you decide to update to 1.4.1, then you'll want 5.12.20 (or whatever the latest is).
You could try running 4.5.18 + 4.6.12 in that sequence to see if it works. If not, you may have to do a factory reset, then do them in sequence.
If you want to stay at 1.3, you should also research the threads for blocking OTA updates.
bobstro said:
I just re-read your post, and I think I may have a clue. manualnooter-5.12.20 was developed, as I understand it, to address B&N firmware 1.4.1 specifically. The procedure for rooting 1.3 is unchanged from first post in the "[NC][1.2][1.3] ManualNooter 4.6.16" thread, namely the part that states "1.3 Must do these instructions first with 4.5.18 then with 4.6.16". I used those two in sequence and had no problems with rooting 1.3. If you decide to update to 1.4.1, then you'll want 5.12.20 (or whatever the latest is).
You could try running 4.5.18 + 4.6.12 in that sequence to see if it works. If not, you may have to do a factory reset, then do them in sequence.
If you want to stay at 1.3, you should also research the threads for blocking OTA updates.
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Once again, thank you very much for your reply.
I reverted my NC back to stock, (nook-complete-restore-1.0.1) updated to 1.3.0, I then used manualnooter 4.5.18 followed by manualnooter 4.6.12.
Before the 1.4.1 update I had successfully rooted many NCs and other tablets for customers and have never had a problem. I think that something in the 1.4.1 update has evil magic powers (rûah) that cannot be exorcised.
Just use MN 5.12.20 ONLY for 1.4.1 and you'll be all set.
bobstro said:
Just use MN 5.12.20 ONLY for 1.4.1 and you'll be all set.
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Didn't he confirm that he did use MN 5.12.20 and he still has problem with side-loading?
votinh said:
Didn't he confirm that he did use MN 5.12.20 and he still has problem with side-loading?
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On 1.3, using 5.1.20, yes. At least that's how the OP reads.
MN 5.1.20 works fine for at least the pre-Christmas version of B&N 1.4.1. I've heard both ways with the later release(s). You still want to user the older MN versions for 1.3 and older, and that was the problem as described in the OP. You also want to skip the older MN versions altogether for 1.4.1. This all is in GMPOWER'S posts to the MN thread if you really care.

[Q] cant update nook color..help...please read full

I recently unrooted my cm7 nook color, back to stock 1.0.1(thats the only CWR I found)..... log in works ok but wont let me download any books. I can add them to my library but it wont download so i can read them...i have to download them from computer and add them to my sd card
i also wanted to update it to the 1.4.1 version so i can get netflix and comics, but when i connect my nook to my pc, my comp cant find it but on the nook it says its in usb mode
how can i fix these problems myself, and if i take it to a B&N store can they fix it? will they know that i rooted it?
i would like to reroot it but i want the update..........
please can someone help me ASAP
If you removed CWM then do 8 failed boots followed by power on + n factory reset... as far as 1.4.1 I have made a CWR flashable 1.4.1 update that is posted to multiupload... just find it in that thread.
thanks that worked,it finally updated and now can connect to computer......
your so awesome

What to do with nook color 1.1

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.

[Q] Root Simple Touch 1.2.0

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)
osowiecki said:
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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)
osowiecki said:
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?
digixmax said:
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.

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