I have a NST Glowlight. I want to root it, and I am familiar with how to do this. I plan on using Kindle app so that my notes/highlights are backed up on the Amazon cloud. That is my primary reason for root.
I have a few questions.
1) What happens to the device when it automatically updates firmware? What happens to the books stored on the reader/SD? I've heard you must re-root, but does it erase everything as well?
2) I am assuming that leaving the SD card in is necessary to maintain root (are NST root methods written to SD or to the device?)
Thanks.
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I have a few questions I haven't found an answer to. I have successfully created an SD card with CM7 nightly .177 on it, and I have managed to get gapp installed. I still haven't been able to make it work right yet, even after reading a half dozen threads about it. My questions:
1) Is there a way to boot into stock Nook without removing the CM7 card, or is removing the card the only way to boot into stock?
2) What does rooting do for me if I am already able to boot CM7 using the card?
3) Is the reason I cannot make the market work correctly because I haven't rooted yet?
1. You can hold down either the down vol button or n button. Can't remember which it is to choose what to boot option - sd or emmc.
2. Rooting allows you to run more apps, o/c the CPU, etc on the emmc without having to run off the sd card. though you could also run cm7 off the emmc instead of rooted book Android.
3. I don't think that you can get the google Android market on the stock book is without rooting. There are several posts about the issues with the Android market app, version 3.0.27, that requires you to change the dpi setting from 161 to 160. As well as to reset the app data for the market.
hello i just bought a nook color yestarday, and rooted it this morning succufuly, my only problem/ concern is will the root stay active in my tablet if there is a new update? i rooted the phone using a youtube vedio, everything worked good but in the vedio the person said root honeycomb? i have read that the root honeycomb isnt good? also is this stable for future use? i used nooter 4.6.16 and CWM 3.0.2.8 thanks!
Short answer: You'll want to block future OTA updates from B&N, lest they break root. You can always upgrade after you're sure everything will work with a new version.
What version of B&N firmware are you running? Are you able to download content from B&N and apps from the Android Market?
also can reformat the sd card and put it back in the nook? the files in the sd card is nooter and the 6 files of the IMG
1.2.0 device, i can download from the android market, so far angry birds, ebay, es file manager, fourshared work, i havent tried the B&N market but livewallpapers do notwork
Android311 said:
also can reformat the sd card and put it back in the nook? the files in the sd card is nooter and the 6 files of the IMG
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You can, but it can be handy for troubleshooting and fixing things. I'd suggest a 2nd card.
Ok then ill buy a 2nd sd card thanks
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Also how do u block updates.?
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I am ready to root my NC 1.4.2 but have a couple of basic questions about the content of that thread.
"1.You must do a complete wipe before installing this package."
Do you mean to completely wipe the SD card or the NC? If I wipe the books from the NC then how do I reinstall them later?
4.YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ALL YOUR B&N CONTENT BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, OR YOU RUN THE RISK OF LOSING ALL ACCESS TO B&N CONTENT
I assume this means to download all products that have been already purchased...correct?
After this I will still be able to purchase from BN?
Does this method retain all of the content on the NC. I don't want to loose the books I have already purchased or loose my place in them.
I know how forms work and understand that I may get some abuse from these basic question but I have searched already and didn't find the answers.
Thanks for the help!
sidnal said:
I am ready to root my NC 1.4.2 but have a couple of basic questions about the content of that thread.
"1.You must do a complete wipe before installing this package."
Do you mean to completely wipe the SD card or the NC? If I wipe the books from the NC then how do I reinstall them later?
4.YOU MUST DOWNLOAD ALL YOUR B&N CONTENT BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, OR YOU RUN THE RISK OF LOSING ALL ACCESS TO B&N CONTENT
I assume this means to download all products that have been already purchased...correct?
After this I will still be able to purchase from BN?
Does this method retain all of the content on the NC. I don't want to loose the books I have already purchased or loose my place in them.
I know how forms work and understand that I may get some abuse from these basic question but I have searched already and didn't find the answers.
Thanks for the help!
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1. Means formatting main system aka nook's main memory.
2. If you do as the instructions say, then you can normally purchase things in the future from BN.
Unleashed from my Nook Color at 1.2G
Thanks for the reponse rastaviper.
So after rooting how do I reload the books that I've already purchased from BN? Can I back them up to the SD card first?
First of all congrats on your new Nook. Second, have you considered running a custom ROM like CM7? There is really no reason to root unless you need a very specific Nook Color function such as "read to me" or are partial to the B&N layout which makes the Nook a very limited tablet. If you are not sure about using CM7 you can look into using a bootable SD card to test drive CM7.
I'm not completely familiar with the process in that thread but I believe #4 is a general warning. Like most app/content stores these days your purchases aren't actually kept on the device but in the cloud and should be available on any device that can access that particular store. So if you have bought something your account remembers you bought it. Even if you completely wipe your device or use another device all you have to do is login to the account and download the content again. This is also true for the Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, etc.
#1 just means you need to clear all of the internal caches and data so that you have a completely clean system to work with before running the script. You do not need to wipe the SD card (particularly a data SD card). So if you have an SD card with files on it just remove it from the Nook and set it aside. As described above you can simply redownload any content you have already purchased by logging into B&N and syncing those items to your device from your account.
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Nearly ready to
First, thanks for the help I've gotten so far and apologies for asking a couple questions that are still not clear to me.
In #1 above they say to wipe the nook before starting. Does this mean that I need to physically delete all of the books that are currently on the Nook?
How do I perform a wipe?
I have the SD card ready with this version No apps2sd support, does not make changes to system files .
After I go through clockwork mod recovery and install will I have to keep the same SD card installed? Does it boot from the card each time? If so, then how can I transfer files to the nook from SD cards?
Thanks in advance for the help, I'm about ready to unlock some new possibilities!
sidnal
sidnal said:
First, thanks for the help I've gotten so far and apologies for asking a couple questions that are still not clear to me.
In #1 above they say to wipe the nook before starting. Does this mean that I need to physically delete all of the books that are currently on the Nook?
How do I perform a wipe?
I have the SD card ready with this version No apps2sd support, does not make changes to system files .
After I go through clockwork mod recovery and install will I have to keep the same SD card installed? Does it boot from the card each time? If so, then how can I transfer files to the nook from SD cards?
Thanks in advance for the help, I'm about ready to unlock some new possibilities!
sidnal
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The wipe does far more than just remove your books. It resets the device back to its factory condition. Here's how to do it (you have to perform both steps)
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/05/01/how-to-do-a-complete-wipe-software-update-factory-reset-on-your-nook-color/
Be absolutely sure that you understand every step in the rooting process before you do this!
When you re-register the device, you use your original registration credentials, not new ones (make sure that you know what they are!). That will get your books back, but you will need to re-download them.
The sdcard is used only for rooting. If you want to reuse it for storage, you will have to wipe it and reformat it. Once you perform the rooting, you boot normally, but the opening animation will be different, you will have some additional capabilities, additional apps, access to the Android Market, etc.
I haven't actually rooted my Nook so I'm talking based on what I have seen using the Android Emulator. Personally, I run a dual-boot setup off the sdcard for both CM7 and CM9. I keep my internal memory (the part you will wipe when you do the rooting) pristine so that I can take it in to Barnes and Noble for repairs, reading, etc. by just popping out the sdcard.
Hello and much thanks to everyone who have worked on getting GAPPS for the nook hd+
I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35811322#post35811322 and
I got CWM recovery to work and copied the Gapps/Play Store + Extras (rev2 - 2/3/2013)
and Adding Voice Search to your Gapps installation.
My question is how do I sideload apps now? Should I follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994129
and enable ADB then follow the instructions for sideloading apps? Is there an easier way to do this? I remember trying to set up ADB a long time ago but gave up due to frustration.
Thank you for any help.
EDIT: One more question, might be stupid but since I flashed the CWM onto the micro SD card, could I not use said micro SD card to store any other files? i.e. movies, books, etc.
I am assuming you did more than copy those zips to the card, you flashed them, right?
No, do not follow that second thread to sideload apps. It is not necessary to do it that way anymore. To install apps, either download and install them with Play Store or copy the .apk file to your sdcard and open them with root browser and it will give you the option to install them.
No, you shouldn't use the CWM card to store other things. You need to save it for future use. You can store things there, but by leaving the card in the slot, you cannot boot to stock anymore. So it is best to put that one away and use a different one to store things.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
leapinlar said:
I am assuming you did more than copy those zips to the card, you flashed them, right?
No, do not follow that second thread to sideload apps. It is not necessary to do it that way anymore. To install apps, either download and install them with Play Store or copy the .apk file to your sdcard and open them with root browser and it will give you the option to install them.
No, you shouldn't use the CWM card to store other things. You need to save it for future use. You can store things there, but by leaving the card in the slot, you cannot boot to stock anymore. So it is best to put that one away and use a different one to store things.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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leapinlar,
this will be a noop question, but will ask anyway; now that B&N cut the prices for Nook HD+, i am thinking to grab one for my wife.talking about sideload the apps, once the tablet rooted and CWM there, just save the apps to SD (i have another tablet with all the apps saved), and install them one by one....right? is there any app(s) when you sideloaded will complain not compatible with Nook HD+?
jazzespresso said:
leapinlar,
this will be a noop question, but will ask anyway; now that B&N cut the prices for Nook HD+, i am thinking to grab one for my wife.talking about sideload the apps, once the tablet rooted and CWM there, just save the apps to SD (i have another tablet with all the apps saved), and install them one by one....right? is there any app(s) when you sideloaded will complain not compatible with Nook HD+?
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No, they should all install. Some may not run properly, like Google Voice, but the should install. You do not even need to root, just flash the 'Extras' zip and you can install anything you want.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
Can I root the Simple Touch and get it setup for my friend and then deliver it to him freshly reset and ready for him?
I guess I'm really asking do you need to set up the Nook first before you can root ect.?
I'm asking because I've been tasked with setting up a Nook, root install books ect, for someone who will then give it as a gift.
Will it still be possible for them to set it up with there B&N account ect after I root it or will we need to wait for them to log in for the first time before I can root it?
One of the more experienced people can correct me if I am wrong, but I think you should be able to do this using Nook Manager. You would have to prepare the SD card (make sure it is at least 2GB) before ever turning on the Nook. Insert the SD card and power on the Nook (perhaps while attaching the charger at the same time). Unless I miss my guess, it will boot from the SD card and you can then follow the Nook Manager prompts to first backup and then root the Nook. I believe this procedure would allow you to root the Nook without ever registering it.
If this does not work, there is a way to boot the Nook without registering it. I don't have the link to this at the moment but you should be able to find the procedure with a simple internet search.
If you do this, it is likely the end user will have to run registration app manually as after it is rooted, it probably will not run automatically.
12-12-2013 edit:
Here is the link to how to boot a NST or NSTG without registering it. nook touch skip registration