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[Q] Recovery Problem NC Color!

My system started as a 1.3 NC, that I successfully rooted using nooter, but a year ago last Oct ( 2011 ) and OTA update removed my rooting. After a couple weeks, someone posted a "fix" that restored my root access, but also bocked the OTA update.
A few weeks ago, I screwed up and mistakenly tried to install a Android Market update, and it BROKE my system. So I desided that this was a great time to update the NC to it's current OS level ( 1.4.3 ) and tried to follow the instructions on restoring the NC to "factory" fresh state... but thats where it started to go wrong!
Using the clockwork recovery sdcard I used to root the system, it FAILED to erace / format the Data area, probubly because I "fixed" it when I had the problem over a year ago with the OTA update.
Now no matter who's instructions I follow, I can't get that data section deleted so I can restore the system,
What I want to do restore/update the NC to current level, and THEN to reroot.
Currenly, the ONLY way I can use the NC is with the newest N2A image on a sdcard, but there is a huge speed penalty that way!
Can ANYONE help!
Thanks in Advance!
Tom

Yes, I can help. Go to my NC tips thread linked in my signature and make a bootable CWM SD per item A10. Then go to my item A15 and download the CWM flashable 1.4.3 and install per the directions there, wiping also per the directions.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD

now hanging on "n" screen
leapinlar said:
Yes, I can help. Go to my NC tips thread linked in my signature and make a bootable CWM SD per item A10. Then go to my item A15 and download the CWM flashable 1.4.3 and install per the directions there, wiping also per the directions.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
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Thanks for the help... so far!
Did as suggested, created the card ( CWM-6.0.1.2-bootable_SD ) and loaded the "nookcolor_1_4_3_signed.zip" onto it.
Was successful in formatting the system , boot and cashe AND the Data directory! Restarted CWM and was able to run the 1.4.3 zip completely. Rebooted from CWM menu after removing the SD card from the NC....
...but now the NC hangs at the "N" screen.
So, what did I do wrong? What next?
Thanks in advance!
Tom

tomsheeley said:
Thanks for the help... so far!
Did as suggested, created the card ( CWM-6.0.1.2-bootable_SD ) and loaded the "nookcolor_1_4_3_signed.zip" onto it.
Was successful in formatting the system , boot and cashe AND the Data directory! Restarted CWM and was able to run the 1.4.3 zip completely. Rebooted from CWM menu after removing the SD card from the NC....
...but now the NC hangs at the "N" screen.
So, what did I do wrong? What next?
Thanks in advance!
Tom
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How did you format, using CWM or my format zip? You need to use my format zip. And NEVER format boot!
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on SD

ok... so how do I FIX that?
leapinlar said:
How did you format, using CWM or my format zip? You need to use my format zip. And NEVER format boot!
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I used the CWM for the format,
How do I fix what I screwed up? Please?
Tom
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tomsheeley said:
leapinlar said:
How did you format, using CWM or my format zip? You need to use my format zip. And NEVER format boot!
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I used the CWM for the format,
How do I fix what I screwed up? Please?
Tom
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Just use my format zip that I talked about in item A15 of my tips thread. That should fix it.
Sent from my stock Nook HD+ using XDA Premium
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works... but one last question
First off... a HUGE Thank You!
It looks like it's back to my pre-rooted NC.... so, if I understand this correcly, it's NOT rooted, and I still have to do that.
Any suggestions of the best rooting utility?
Again, thank your for all your help!
Tom

tomsheeley said:
First off... a HUGE Thank You!
It looks like it's back to my pre-rooted NC.... so, if I understand this correcly, it's NOT rooted, and I still have to do that.
Any suggestions of the best rooting utility?
Again, thank your for all your help!
Tom
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Root the stock with Manual Nooter 5.08.20.
Sent from my Nook HD running CM10.1 on SD

Twrp 2.4.1.0
leapinlar said:
Root the stock with Manual Nooter 5.08.20.
Sent from my Nook HD running CM10.1 on SD
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Hi leapinlar and tomsheeley,
Due to 10 posts rule I cannot reply to eyeballer's thread (I'll send him a pm instead). tomsheeley might try TWRP 2.3.1.0 after he root his NC as more friendly. Today I tried to upgrade to TWRP 2.4.1.0 available in #129 post. The problem I had with fixing permissions was solved by deleting the folder emmc/TWRP using a root explorer (I use Root Browser Lite free from market).
The problem is common I think with SGS+ and I found it by watching this thread.
Thanks and sorry for posting here but watching that you are posting in fattire's thread and I think my feedback might helps.

What the heck?

so i put my bootable cwm sdcard into my nook to have it boot from it, it has worked with the same sdcard on my other nook, and it just booted normally! it didnt boot to sdcard. isnt it supposed to prioritize the sdcard first?

blu422 said:
so i put my bootable cwm sdcard into my nook to have it boot from it, it has worked with the same sdcard on my other nook, and it just booted normally! it didnt boot to sdcard. isnt it supposed to prioritize the sdcard first?
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any suggestions on how to coax it to do so? i just rewrote the image to the sdcard and it still wont boot to it...

What version of CWM is on your boot card? Some earlier versions have trouble with the later issued NCs. Also, make sure it isn't a Nook Tablet (I know, but it is amazing how many don't actually know there is a difference.)

Anniraff said:
What version of CWM is on your boot card? Some earlier versions have trouble with the later issued NCs. Also, make sure it isn't a Nook Tablet (I know, but it is amazing how many don't actually know there is a difference.)
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I am positive it is a nook color... on 1.4.3 just like my other one used to be, and i am using the CWM-6.0.1.2-bootable_SD.zip from leapinlar's tips thread.

blu422 said:
I am positive it is a nook color... on 1.4.3 just like my other one used to be, and i am using the CWM-6.0.1.2-bootable_SD.zip from leapinlar's tips thread.
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If the CWM SD booted fine in one NC and not the second, the second is not a NC. It has to be a Nook Tablet. The Tablet runs 1.4.3 also. What color is the bezel on the second device, black or silver? And what is the model number of the second device?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
If the CWM SD booted fine in one NC and not the second, the second is not a NC. It has to be a Nook Tablet. The Tablet runs 1.4.3 also. What color is the bezel on the second device, black or silver? And what is the model number of the second device?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Its silver. But other than the bezel it looks and acts like my other one did... Maybe I'm wrond and it isn't a book color? (if so... I do apologize)

blu422 said:
Its silver. But other than the bezel it looks and acts like my other one did... Maybe I'm wrond and it isn't a book color? (if so... I do apologize)
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Silver means Nook Tablet. Go to NT forum, these won't work.
Sent from my rooted stock Nook HD

Restore NC to stock

Hi,
Could someone please point me to a post with info on how to return a Nook Color to stock?
While showing some friends how easy it was to run stock on the NC I found out that somehow I managed to overwrite the stock boot with a partial install of CM10. I'm running CM10.1 off of an SD card no problems.
Thanks,
V

volpo222 said:
Hi,
Could someone please point me to a post with info on how to return a Nook Color to stock?
While showing some friends how easy it was to run stock on the NC I found out that somehow I managed to overwrite the stock boot with a partial install of CM10. I'm running CM10.1 off of an SD card no problems.
Thanks,
V
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Go to my NC tips thread linked in my signature and look at item A15.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
Go to my NC tips thread linked in my signature and look at item A15.
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Thanks!
V

problem to reboot to recovery

I have followed this guide to install cm10.1 emmc http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317500
however whenever I tried to reboot to recovery, the first time it still reboots normally. the second time it will reboot to the recovery. I am using cwm6.0.5.2.
anyone know what the issue and how to fix it?
thanks

henry8668 said:
I have followed this guide to install cm10.1 emmc http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317500
however whenever I tried to reboot to recovery, the first time it still reboots normally. the second time it will reboot to the recovery. I am using cwm6.0.5.2.
anyone know what the issue and how to fix it?
thanks
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Where did you get 6.0.5.2? It should be 6.0.3.2. And which device are you running? How are you choosing to boot to recovery?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
Where did you get 6.0.5.2? It should be 6.0.3.2. And which device are you running? How are you choosing to boot to recovery?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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yes it should be 6.0.3.2.
nook hd+ 32GB
I boot from the power button->reboot->recovery
tried 3 times, all the same results(has to reboot twice).
thanks

henry8668 said:
yes it should be 6.0.3.2.
nook hd+ 32GB
I boot from the power button->reboot->recovery
tried 3 times, all the same results(has to reboot twice).
thanks
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Hmm, that is strange. Mine reboots the first time to CWM. What version of the ROM are you running?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
Hmm, that is strange. Mine reboots the first time to CWM. What version of the ROM are you running?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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6/15 one updated this morning.

henry8668 said:
6/15 one updated this morning.
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If it keeps doing that, you might want to report it as a bug in verygreen's emmc thread to see if others have the issue.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

cant get nook back to stock

i got to install Jellybean and the cynbootmod but since the nook cant hold a charge with android i want to go back to nook stock but so far i keep getting the error with zip status 0 so i have no idea how to so please help

Xnitro67 said:
i got to install Jellybean and the cynbootmod but since the nook cant hold a charge with android i want to go back to nook stock but so far i keep getting the error with zip status 0 so i have no idea how to so please help
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You are trying to flash the older stock zips with a new recovery (CWM 6.0.3.1 or the newest TWRP). The older zips are not compatible with them. Go to my NC Tips thread linked in my signature and get CWM version 5.5.0.4 on SD (item A10) and use that to flash the stock ROM. I have a link to the latest stock ROM there too (item A15).
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

version 5.5.0.4 CWM installed but still get error status 0 could it be the sd card?

Xnitro67 said:
version 5.5.0.4 CWM installed but still get error status 0 could it be the sd card?
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Or the download is corrupt. What version ROM are you flashing?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

from here:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22809801&postcount=148
and the NookColor-emmc-stockrecovery.zip from your tips thread

Xnitro67 said:
from here:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22809801&postcount=148
and the NookColor-emmc-stockrecovery.zip from your tips thread
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My stock recovery zip gives you an error 0 with 5.5.0.4? And are you using the SD or emmc version of 5.5.0.4?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

yeah and wow you guys arnt kidding on spam protection

Xnitro67 said:
yeah and wow you guys arnt kidding on spam protection
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Do you have both the stock recovery zip and the rom zip on your sd? There may not be room to expand the zip. Try deleting the ROM zip and just have the stock recovery zip on the SD. Then try flashing it.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

even though its a 16gb sd card ill try it

Xnitro67 said:
even though its a 16gb sd card ill try it
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That is why I asked if you used the SD version or emmc version, which you did not answer. The SD version takes the card down to about 200 MB.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

my bad i have tried both and get the status 0 right now the zip from yours is moved from the card and still nothing

Xnitro67 said:
my bad i have tried both and get the status 0 right now the zip from yours is moved from the card and still nothing
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I am lost. You are using the CWM written to the SD? And you copied my stock recovery to it by itself and tried to flash it? And it gives you error 0?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

yeah thats what im pretty much saying sorry for the confusion

Xnitro67 said:
yeah thats what im pretty much saying sorry for the confusion
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I don't think this will help, but try the SD version of CWM 6.0.1.2, also on my thread. Burn it to your 16GB SD and it should reduce to about 300 MB.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

Ill try it but now it wont boot into CWM or cyanboot

Xnitro67 said:
Ill try it but now it wont boot into CWM or cyanboot
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What does it do?
And you are burning my img file to your SD, right? With win32diskimager?
Edit: I noticed in your picture you formatted /data and /system. Did you try formatting /cache?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

shows the N boot screen then shuts off and yeah i used that program also the 16gb is now 200mb

Xnitro67 said:
shows the N boot screen then shuts off and yeah i used that program also the 16gb is now 200mb
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Try doing that 8 times in a row.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

its been plugged in this whole time its been resetting more than 8 times by now

Xnitro67 said:
its been plugged in this whole time its been resetting more than 8 times by now
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I am stumped. I see you formatted /data and /system with 5.5.0.4 in your picture. Did you format anything else?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.