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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.

[Q] Rooted Nook Color resets to stock firmware

I have an odd problem, My Nook is using one of the CM 10 nightly builds on a microsd card from about 3 weeks back and has an issue in which when it goes to sleep and i press the button to wake it, the default barnes and noble firmware boot screen comes on.Has anyone else seen this and how can I correct it?

I have not heard much about this happening on the Nook Color, but it happens all the time on the Nook HD/HD+. What happens is the kernel runs into an operation it does not like and it literally panics. When that happens it boots to bootloader, which then boots to stock. So there is something happening in the wake up process that causes a kernel panic. Could be something in the wifi driver. Are you leaving wifi on all the time? Could be your SD. What brand and class is it?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

leapinlar said:
I have not heard much about this happening on the Nook Color, but it happens all the time on the Nook HD/HD+. What happens is the kernel runs into an operation it does not like and it literally panics. When that happens it boots to bootloader, which then boots to stock. So there is something happening in the wake up process that causes a kernel panic. Could be something in the wifi driver. Are you leaving wifi on all the time? Could be your SD. What brand and class is it?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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My SD card is a 32 Sandisk I believe class 4 or whatever that has been recommended here for the Nooks.My wifi is on all the time as I simply set it down and let the nook sleep when not in use. Should I need to manually disable it all the time?

khit2 said:
My SD card is a 32 Sandisk I believe class 4 or whatever that has been recommended here for the Nooks.My wifi is on all the time as I simply set it down and let the nook sleep when not in use. Should I need to manually disable it all the time?
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You could try turning it off during sleep. There is a setting for that in settings, wifi, menu, advanced and wifi sleep policy. If you don't need it on, then setting it to go off may help.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

leapinlar said:
You could try turning it off during sleep. There is a setting for that in settings, wifi, menu, advanced and wifi sleep policy. If you don't need it on, then setting it to go off may help.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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Great, I'll try that and report back the results. Should I update my Nook to the latest nightly build to help? Is there any easy way to do that without re-installing everything?

khit2 said:
Great, I'll try that and report back the results. Should I update my Nook to the latest nightly build to help? Is there any easy way to do that without re-installing everything?
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You could, but I don't think it is necessary if your version is fairly recent. If you want to update go to my NC updated SD installation instructions linked in my signature and read how to update.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

Can't seem to boot my Nook HD+ into clockwork mod

Hi guys,
I just bought a Nook HD+. It has 2.0.6 installed on it.
I'm trying to follow these instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40480897&postcount=10
I got to step 7, but it always boots into the Nook OS and never into the CWM. All the previous steps worked.
I'm using a 64 GB Sandisk Class 10 card btw. Other posts seems to indicate this card should work.

MFister said:
Hi guys,
I just bought a Nook HD+. It has 2.0.6 installed on it.
I'm trying to follow these instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40480897&postcount=10
I got to step 7, but it always boots into the Nook OS and never into the CWM. All the previous steps worked.
I'm using a 64 GB Sandisk Class 10 card btw. Other posts seems to indicate this card should work.
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Step 7 of which list? Are you trying to root? And which CWM? That thread seems to be for the HD, not the HD+.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

leapinlar said:
Step 7 of which list? Are you trying to root? And which CWM? That thread seems to be for the HD, not the HD+.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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Oh my god, i didn't even notice that :\
Wow... which CWM do you suggest? And can i just root afterwards?

MFister said:
Oh my god, i didn't even notice that :\
Wow... which CWM do you suggest? And can i just root afterwards?
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Go to my HD/HD+ CWM thread and download the one for the HD+.
Yes, you can still root.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD

Thanks!

[Q] dead nook

I have a nook color that wont boot up just black screen, i have tried everything i can find on your tips and others. It happened when i was loading the new paranoid it showed it was installing the rom then it cut off on its own and hasnt come back on.I think it is something with boot part of it because when i hook it up to the computer it doesnt recognize it.It wont flicker or anything....thank you

highcountryharv said:
I have a nook color that wont boot up just black screen, i have tried everything i can find on your tips and others. It happened when i was loading the new paranoid it showed it was installing the rom then it cut off on its own and hasnt come back on.I think it is something with boot part of it because when i hook it up to the computer it doesnt recognize it.It wont flicker or anything....thank you
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If your emmc boot partition is corrupted, the NC will not even attempt to turn on. But it should turn on and boot to a bootable CWM card (assuming your battery is charged). Have you tried that?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
If your emmc boot partition is corrupted, the NC will not even attempt to turn on. But it should turn on and boot to a bootable CWM card (assuming your battery is charged). Have you tried that?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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yes, it still wont boot..when you hook it up the computer it will make a noise then you can the noise again like is disconnected...it charges fine just no sign of boot at all.I think it is doing something with the screen off because i can charge it up and few hours later hook it up to the computer and it charges alittle more.I thing the partitions must be messed up but i dont know how to fix without it booting...if i can get something that will make it boot i can fix it...thanks for helping

highcountryharv said:
yes, it still wont boot..when you hook it up the computer it will make a noise then you can the noise again like is disconnected...it charges fine just no sign of boot at all.I think it is doing something with the screen off because i can charge it up and few hours later hook it up to the computer and it charges alittle more.I thing the partitions must be messed up but i dont know how to fix without it booting...if i can get something that will make it boot i can fix it...thanks for helping
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It is possibly stuck in SOD. Hold the power button for a long time to make sure it is completely off. Then try rebooting with the CWM SD.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
It is possibly stuck in SOD. Hold the power button for a long time to make sure it is completely off. Then try rebooting with the CWM SD.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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tryied that a few times, is there anything that will force it to boot cwm file? thanks for all the help

highcountryharv said:
tryied that a few times, is there anything that will force it to boot cwm file? thanks for all the help
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The fact that your PC makes noise when you plug in the USB cable makes me think it is on but screen off.
Have you used this same CWM SD to boot before, or is it burned fresh? If it is fresh, that could be why it is not booting to it. It has to be burned just right or it will not boot.
And, I guess I have to ask this. Are you sure it is a Nook Color rather than a Nook Tablet?
Sent from my SCH-I800 using xda premium

leapinlar said:
The fact that your PC makes noise when you plug in the USB cable makes me think it is on but screen off.
Have you used this same CWM SD to boot before, or is it burned fresh? If it is fresh, that could be why it is not booting to it. It has to be burned just right or it will not boot.
And, I guess I have to ask this. Are you sure it is a Nook Color rather than a Nook Tablet?
Sent from my SCH-I800 using xda premium
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yes it is a color...i did the cwm sd card again same result...the only thing i can see is for a second on the computer is OMAP3630 then it is back off again

With the nook unplugged... hold the power button for a full 30 seconds then release it... let it sit for about 15 seconds... try powering it on.

DizzyDen said:
With the nook unplugged... hold the power button for a full 30 seconds then release it... let it sit for about 15 seconds... try powering it on.
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no luck....put it on charge last nite and got up this morning and its still charging...pulled off charge....its doing something because the computer makes a noise when it is hooked up...what its doing its just for a second and its back off no display im at wits in...im by no means an expert but i can flash it and the normal stuff...thanks for the help

Same Issue
I tried updating CM this morning because there was an auto update, I clicked "yes" it downloaded, restarted I saw the installation progress, then it cut out. Nothing since. just a black screen. Tried all power options, nothing it working.

VegaSpydr said:
I tried updating CM this morning because there was an auto update, I clicked "yes" it downloaded, restarted I saw the installation progress, then it cut out. Nothing since. just a black screen. Tried all power options, nothing it working.
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You were running on emmc, right? Not SD? If SD, you just updated emmc. If on emmc, you may need to boot to a bootable CWM SD and manually reflash that nightly.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
You were running on emmc, right? Not SD? If SD, you just updated emmc. If on emmc, you may need to boot to a bootable CWM SD and manually reflash that nightly.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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For some reason it is not even booting to a bootable CWM, it is not turning on, nothing.

VegaSpydr said:
For some reason it is not even booting to a bootable CWM, it is not turning on, nothing.
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Is it charged? It may have drained the battery while stuck.
Edit: And that CWM SD you tried to boot to, have you booted with it before, or is it freshly burned?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
Is it charged? It may have drained the battery while stuck.
Edit: And that CWM SD you tried to boot to, have you booted with it before, or is it freshly burned?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Freshly made boot drive using CW 3.2.0.1 Eyeballer with Win32 Disk Imager.
I am using the latest CM 10.1 nightly (cm-10.1-20130507-NIGHTLY-encore)
---------- Post added at 12:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:31 AM ----------
Quick Update:
I disassembled the back panel and unplugged the battery. Still no change. Just wanted to get that out there in case someone wanted to try it.

VegaSpydr said:
Freshly made boot drive using CW 3.2.0.1 Eyeballer with Win32 Disk Imager.
I am using the latest CM 10.1 nightly (cm-10.1-20130507-NIGHTLY-encore)
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Then the issue is how you burned that SD. Go to my NC tips thread linked in my signature and read item A9. Sometimes they will not boot in any Nook unless burned just right.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.

leapinlar said:
Then the issue is how you burned that SD. Go to my NC tips thread linked in my signature and read item A9. Sometimes they will not boot in any Nook unless burned just right.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10.1 on emmc.
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Ni Disrespect but I have used this method everytime I have rooted/re-rooted my nook or others. This issue started this morning with the update.

dead nook color
VegaSpydr said:
Ni Disrespect but I have used this method everytime I have rooted/re-rooted my nook or others. This issue started this morning with the update.
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have a similar issue dont know what to do tried evry method nook is refusing to turn on.happened after updating nighties .please help people i was on cm10.1.and was updating through cyandelta

dajmaa said:
have a similar issue dont know what to do tried evry method nook is refusing to turn on.happened after updating nighties .please help people i was on cm10.1.and was updating through cyandelta
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I'm beginning to think there is something wrond with this nightly that is borking the Nooks. Not sure what to do.
Sent from my SCH-I800 using xda premium

Dead nook
leapinlar said:
I'm beginning to think there is something wrond with this nightly that is borking the Nooks. Not sure what to do.
Sent from my SCH-I800 using xda premium
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Please need help nook was doing so great with cm 10.1 .the 7th may nightly I flashed and ever since it is refusing to power on.as the other member said it makes a notice on laptop when connected also tries searching for drivers.but no activity at all.have been trying since three days.it us giving me sleepless night.cannot fathom the fact it is no more.akways thought of nook as an indestructible device .if we are sure it won't come back to life then will have to buy new nexus 7 .please members help me get out if this .as I see a stable rom is on verge of release

dajmaa said:
Please need help nook was doing so great with cm 10.1 .the 7th may nightly I flashed and ever since it is refusing to power on.as the other member said it makes a notice on laptop when connected also tries searching for drivers.but no activity at all.have been trying since three days.it us giving me sleepless night.cannot fathom the fact it is no more.akways thought of nook as an indestructible device .if we are sure it won't come back to life then will have to buy new nexus 7 .please members help me get out if this .as I see a stable rom is on verge of release
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Did you try the bootable CWM SD like the earlier user?
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.